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‘MU’ VARIANT POPS UP IN TCI – HEALTH EXPERTS KEEPING A CLOSE EYE

There are new concerns about a new Covid-19 variant that is now circulating in other parts of the world, and it has already popped up in the TCI.

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Gov’t pleads with parents to vaccinate kids against Covid

BY DELANA ISLES THE Government’s back to school Covid-19 vaccination drive saw some 600 children between the ages of 12 and 16 being vaccinated.

However, of this number there is only a small percentage of the children still in school.

A student vaccination drive was conducted from August 25 to 27 in the islands of South Caicos, North Caicos, Grand Turk and Providenciales, targeting students aged 12 to 16.

The drive was a collaborative effort between the ministries of health and education - following the CDC’s approval for younger children to be vaccinated against Covid-19 in July.

During a press conference on Friday, September 3, Minister of Education, Hon. Rachel Taylor provided an update on the response to the drive.

“We have had a campaign but it did not attract much, however we want to continuously encourage them to become vaccinated.

“For the 12-year-olds there were about 112, and for the 16-year-olds it was about 590,” the minister said.

However, she explained that for those aged 16, the ministry cannot be certain that these persons were school children.

This is due to the school-leaving age for high schools, which is

between 16 and 17 years old.

She has since promised to provide a breakdown of how many of the children are actually in school, and which schools they attend.

As at time of press, this information was not forthcoming.

Moving forward, the minister said her ministry will be collaborating with the health ministry to engage parents and students on the importance of being vaccinated against Covid-19.

“I want to encourage parents, if they are interested in vaccinating their children, they can take them to any of the health facilities or the primary healthcare to be

vaccinated.

“What we are also doing as a school initiative is allowing parents to register their children at their schools.”

Parents will be asked to complete consent forms and based on the number of interested parents and students, health officials have consented to visit these schools to vaccinate students, Minister Taylor stated.

However, she is again encouraging parents not to wait for this to happen and to visit clinics across the territory to have the vaccine administered to their children.

COVID-19 AMONG CHILDREN In a press conference Wednesday night, September 8, Dr. Shandey Malcolm, head of the National Epidemiology And Research Unit gave a breakdown of Covid-19 infections among children.

Dr. Malcolm stated that ten percent of the recent Covid-19 cases discovered in the Turk and Caicos Islands are between the ages of 12 to 19.

“Prior to the recent surge only six percent were between the ages of 12 and 19. Now these persons can be vaccinated but they are not being vaccinated.

“As of yesterday, according

to our records, only 126 persons between the ages of 12 and 15 have been vaccinated.”

She has assured parents that the Covid-19 vaccine is effective, and that it keeps people from getting seriously ill if they contract the virus.

“So if you are in the eligible age group please consider being vaccinated.”

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has recommended that everyone, 12 years and older, should get a Covid-19 vaccination to help protect against Covid-19.

Children between the ages of two and 12 are strongly advised to wear a mask in public spaces and around people they do not live with.

Pfizer’s vaccine remains effective against severe illness and hospitalizations – CMO

BY OLIVIA ROSE Pfizer-BioNTech, the main Covid-19 vaccine being offered in the TCI, is still significantly effective at preventing vaccinated people from getting seriously ill or being hospitalized.

As the virus that causes Covid-19 continues to evolve and mutate, concerns about whether dominant or emerging variants will

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evade vaccines are mounting.

One of the most important questions is whether vaccines are still working well.

In response to questions about the efficacy of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, posed by Weekly News at a press conference on Wednesday September 8, Acting Chief Medical Officer Dr.Jeremy Myers said a study from the U.K. found that vaccines are still incredibly effective at preventing serious illness with the Delta variant which has become the dominant variant in the territory.

He said:“The studies that are currently ongoing are mainly targeted on our variants of concern simply because of the severity of disease and the risk that it carries.

“Of course there are other factors to be taken into consideration as well and this is mainly based on the Pfizer vaccine and the delta variant, there are very very few and limited studies the have elicited the efficacy on the variants of interest which are of course the alpha, beta, gamma and delta, those are the ones that cause more public health issues.

“So for the delta variant and Pfizer it is found to be more than 90 percent effective when we’re looking at it on the alpha variant which was called the UK variant as well as the beta variant which was first identified in South Africa and these are studies coming from Public Health England in the UK.” He added that although the study published by Public Health England has not been reviewed by

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many health agencies, it shows that after two doses the efficacy against symptomatic disease is 88 percent and it is 96 percent effective against hospitalizations.

Dr.Myers stressed that the Pfizer vaccine has been studied widely and it was the first to be approved by the Food and Drug Association (FDA) in the US. “As it is now, the Pfizer vaccine has shown great efficacy on mainly two parts of which vaccines are studied, which is its ability to one prevent severe disease, which is hospitalization and needing ventilator support, and of course death.

“The most recent variant of concern in TCI was the delta which we are aware based on the number of cases that we are seeing may very well be the cause of the surge that is ongoing.”

The acting medical officer

implored residents to maintain the public health protocols, such as mask wearing, social distancing and other tried and true measures that can reduce their risk of contracting Covid-19 as well as reducing its spread.

He said:“ I would like to implore our community to please comply as best as possible with our contact tracing teams.

“We rely heavily on the information that you give us, we are not here to police or punish you.

“We’re doing this for the overall protection of our community. If at any point you have a concern, you start to have any signs or symptoms no matter how slight it is, please call the Covid-19 hotline.”

As of September 6, 70 percent of the territory’s population has been fully vaccinated despite the slow uptake.

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‘Mu’ variant of Covid-19 shows up in TCI – health experts keeping a close eye “So you are updated regularly, so you at least know what’s taking place because this is something that is continuously monitored by the Ministry of Health”, he added.

BY OLIVIA ROSE There are new concerns about a new Covid-19 variant that is now circulating in other parts of the world, and it has already popped up in the TCI. According to the World Health Organization, “Mu”, the new variant, has the potential to be problematic as it has displayed “potential properties of immune escape.”

In layman’s terms, that means the vaccine would possibly be less effective.

On Wednesday September 8, the Ministry of Health confirmed that a single individual who has since recovered, had been identified with the Mu variant.

This result was included in the last batch of results received from the Caribbean Public Health Agency for sequencing on 30th July 2021.

In light of this announcement, concerns about transparency were raised by residents as it relates to critical information being withheld from the public.

Speaking at a national press conference on Wednesday September 8, 2021, Acting Chief Medical Officer Dr. Jeremy Claude Myers, explained that at the time, the ‘Mu’ variant was listed among 8 other results which identified 4

Acting Chief Medical Officer Dr. Jeremy Claude Myers

cases of the delta variant in the TCI; it was not named or classified as yet.

He said:“As a point of clarification, at the time that this was detected in the Turks and Caicos, it had not yet had the name mu, essentially, when we got our sequencing results on the 30th of July.

“At that time, we were still using what we call a lineage name, which is the B.1.621, and it is only as of August 30, that this was given the name by the World Health Organization of “Mu”.

He explained that since the pandemic began the World Health Organization has identified four variants of concern, three of which have been detected in the Turks

Minister of Health Hon. Jamell Robinsion said: “We want everybody to be safe and know what is taking place in this country.’

and Caicos Islands.

He said: “These are the alpha, beta, gamma and delta, of not only the beta is yet to be confirmed in our local population.

“Variants of interest, up to recently the World Health Organization has only named five, these are namely eta,kappa, lambda, and more recently, which was confirmed in TCI the Mu.” The CMO stressed that regardless of what variants are detected in Turks and Caicos the treatment and management of how health authorities and residents deal with the pandemic is the same.

He added: “It may have a different face, it may have a different name, it is still Covid-19

it can still cause severe illness, disease, and of course, death.”

Also addressing the issue of transparency, Minister of Health Hon. Jamell Robinsion made it clear that the Ministry is not withholding imperative information from the public.

He said: “ Only last week was the Mu variant added to the World Health Organization’s list of variance of interests.

“So for folks to be misleading the general public as if the Ministry of Health is hiding information is nonsense.

“We want everybody to be safe and know what is taking place in this country...it’s our duty to keep the information flowing.

MUTATION Myers reminded residents that there will always be new variants with this virus, and urged people to get vaccinated as it is touted as the best tool to stop the spread.

He said: “Viruses are known to mutate and result in variants which may have different characteristics.

“All viruses included the size of the virus that causes the disease covid 19 change over time.

“Most of the changes have little to no impact on the virus’s properties,” he added.

He further explained that there are some changes that may affect how easily a variant spreads, which is known as its “transmissibility’’.

“The associated disease severity, which is what we would classify as its virulence.

“And the effects of public health measures such as vaccines, how effective these are against the vaccine.”

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Civil Service mourns loss of Duerado Handfield THE Turks and Caicos Government mourns the loss of Liaison Officer Duerado Handfield.

In a press statement on Wednesday, September 8, Handfiel’s life as a long serving member of the civil service was memorialized.

Handfield joined the public service on November 26, 2007 as a Liaison Officer within the Department of Motor Vehicles; a position he held until the date of

his passing.

Deputy Governor and Head of the Public Service, Her Excellency Anya Williams expressed her condolences to family, friends and colleagues of the late public servant.

“It is with deep sadness that we extend our condolences to the family of the late Duerado Handfield, in particular his parents Mr. and Mrs. Sam and Hamutual Handfield on his recent passing.”

She recalled that Handfield was a dedicated public servant who dedicated over 13 years of service to the Turks and Caicos Government, in particular the Road Safety Department.

“He was an extremely helpful person who without a doubt loved his job, loved his island home of North Caicos and will be deeply missed by his family, friends and colleagues.

May his soul rest in eternal peace.”

Duerado Handfield life remembered by civil service

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80pc for herd immunity

BY OLIVIA ROSE OVER 70 percent of the Turks and Caicos Islands population has been fully vaccinated to date, however health authorities are not rushing to drop curfew restriction just yet.

As of September 6, 70.3 percent of the territory’s population is fully vaccinated, while some 77 percent of the population has received at least one dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.

This percentage hits the Government’s previously touted 70 percent vaccination target for herd immunity directly on the head, but the goalpost has since shifted to 80 percent and over with the emergence of the highly transmissible delta variant.

In response to questions from the media about the Government’s promise to fully reopen the country’s economy at the 70 percent vaccination mark, Minister of Health Hon.Jamell Robinson explained that: “That was an earlier promise when the delta variant wasn’t present as well as the various new mutations of the virus.

“So our goal is to increase the

vaccination rate to 80-85 percent and then eventually we might have to reconsider if we go the booster shot route as well,” he said.

Robinson, who made these remarks at a national press conference on Wednesday September 8, reminded residents to be cognizant that the virus is constantly mutating and evolving which makes the situation extremely fluid.

“We still have a large portion of the population that is unvaccinated.”

According to studies conducted

by Public Health England At least 80 percent of the Turks and Caicos Islands’ population will need to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 in order for the territory to achieve herd immunity.

Herd immunity, or community immunity, happens when a sufficient proportion of a population is immune to an infectious disease.

This can be through vaccination or prior illness and will make its spread from person to person unlikely, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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has rapidly spread and is highly transmissible.

It may also be associated with more severe disease.

A recent statement from the Ministry of Health said the mu variant or B.1.621, was added to the WHO’s list of variants “of interest” only last week and has mutations which may indicate that it can evade the immune protection provided by natural infection or vaccination.

The Mu variant was first detected in Colombia but has now been confirmed in over 39 countries.

Additionally, SARSCoV-2 or Covid-19 variants, if considered to have concerning epidemiological, immunological or pathogenic properties, are raised for formal investigation.

The Ministry underscored that vaccines remain critical to the overall response to the Covid-19 pandemic and are still shown to be effective in reducing the risk of contracting Covid-19 as well as preventing hospitalization and death, including against the circulating variants.

AS the Covid-19 pandemic continues and hospitalizations remain high in the region and around the world, overseas referrals for patients in the TCI is looking bleak. The grim situation was recently explained to residents by the territory’s Minister of Health Hon. Jamell Robinson at a national press conference on August 25. He told residents that the TCI Hospitals do not have ICU capacity, they only have HDU, which is High Dependency Unit capacity.

He said:”If your conditions turn to the worst, particularly with Covid-19 and we have to fly you out, the reality is there are only a certain number of facilities that are accepting our patients. What are your thoughts?

Under attack

1.The Planet, region and TCI are under attack by this Global pandemic and the fallout thereunder.

This pandemic is “apocalyptic” in essence, something never seen before in the history of mankind. The Hon Minister is encouraged to be careful as he proceeds to cauterize the effects of this current wave and what seems to be future variants.

TCI will be challenged as more persons get sick from the COVID virus because Hospital capacity was designed to accommodate only so many persons. There aren’t any signs that the Pandemic is going anywhere soon.

Consequently, the Government may consider strategic planning with its populace in investing in more facilities, creating greater capacity and preparing the islands for more outbreaks. TCI Needs its own inner ability to hire its own doctors and specialist to handle this situation.

Few options left

It is obvious that there are very few options left to send people abroad The usual places: Cayman, Dominican Republic, Jamaica and the Bahamas are all overwhelmed by this crisis. The situation is grim and the Government may consider,

by Emergency Orders, the prospect of requisitioning private, empty buildings to outfit and retrofit them for public use, purpose and greater bed capacity. The options of the Government are limited. There’s proof globally that even those who are vaccinated have contracted the virus. The dire nature of the situation grows daily. While the Minister and His Government are met with handling this crisis, we are getting “Friendly and stupid

fire” from our so-called friends in the US, placing the TCI on watch and warning lists. They have even added Crime to the picture. While TCI Crime and COVID numbers are under control, comparatively speaking: what do they have in Common? It is a misplaced notice and the Government should have Her Majesty’s Government contact the US Government to address and clarify this glaring error on the US Government’s part. This is imperative as TCI cannot allow a “Clown show” to unduly disrupt its economic progress.

Limited resources

Reduced economic prospects will impair our ability to commit resources to fighting the pandemic and toe build capacity to aid the populace. The Hon Minister must stand his Ground and take a vigilant effort to stamp out COVID-19 effects and symptoms locally.

Persons must be encouraged to take steps and efforts to boost their immune systems through taking correct dosages of Vitamins. This is one time when we must “Go back to Eden” and return to our bush medicines and natural healing trees and tonics made from them.

There must be greater measures to enforce social distancing, the wearing of masks, the use of hand sanitizers etc. Parties and huge gatherings must be outlawed. As the new minister seeks to keep the people informed there would be greater cooperation with his efforts to manage the crisis.

Unbelievable – no ICU It was a great shock to learn that our so-called ‘state of the art’ hospitals do not have an ICU!!!

At the end of the day, residents

of the Turks and Caicos Islands will pay a lot of money, I believe over a $1B, for hospitals that do not have an ICU let alone only 30 beds between the two of them. This lack of an ICU is terrifying news as we are in the midst of a pandemic and our glorified clinics can not handle serious covid-19 cases. The million dollar question is, what do we do when the Dominican Republic and Columbia do not take our serious covid-19 cases? Would we be flown to the UK or Cayman Islands or Bermuda? Residents need to know exactly what we are up against!!!

Health tourism is the way to go

We should invest more in preventative care. We need to hire nutritionists to ensure that we as a nation are on a path to healthy living. I would love to see the Ministry of Health make it mandatory for restaurants and eating places to post on their menus and websites the ingredients they put in food. We need to eat more fruits and vegetables and cut back on red meat, salt, sugar and alcohol.

Besides this, the government ought to increase capacity at the hospital, as well as recruit health care providers and facilities to our shores. We need to tap into health tourism like Cayman.

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TCI Chamber of Commerce keeping a close eye on US vaccination numbers

BY OLIVIA ROSE The TCI Chamber of Commerce said it is monitoring U.S visitor vaccination data, arrival numbers etc, in efforts to update its recently published financial report.

This comes as the Chamber recently published an in-depth financial report which forecast that the Turks and Caicos Islands would suffer a staggering $96Million USD in losses due to a mandatory visitors vaccination policy implemented by the Government.

In a brief statement on Friday September 3, the organization which helps to ensure a strong, viable economic climate in the TCI said: “We will monitor developments as the situation evolves, particularly in the USA (e.g. visitor vaccination data, arrival numbers and any uptick from the recent FDA approvals).

“Where data becomes available which materially changes the report, we will provide an update on this topic.”

It further noted that its report on the potential impact of visitor vaccination requirements led to many reasoned discussions on a complex policy decision balancing many competing factors.

THE REPORT On 12 August 2021, the Government of the Turks and Caicos announced that effective 1 September 2021, all tourists over

the age of 16 would be required to be fully-vaccinated to enter the Turks and Caicos.

In keeping with the Government’s new policy fullyvaccinated tourists testing positive while in the Turks and Caicos Islands, must self-isolate at their own expense, for a period of 10 days and undergo a mandatory Covid-19 test on day 7, prior to being released.

Additionally, travelers must show proof of vaccination through the TCI pre-travel portal.

Handwritten vaccination cards will not be accepted; the vaccination proof must come from an electronic vaccination database or through a letter signed by a physician or registered nurse and include a medical license number.

Current entry regulations also include a PCR or antigen test done within three days of travel and medical insurance that covers medical evacuation.

The Chamber of Commerce on Friday August 20 released a report which examined the adverse effects of this policy on the territory’s economy.

Based on U.S. vaccination data, the Chamber estimates that 45 percent of the U.S. tourism market will not be able to meet entry requirements.

The report pointed to the “slow” rollout of the vaccine in the US. In the last 30 days, the number of fully vaccinated persons (as a percentage of the overall US

population), only rose from 49 to 51 percent.

The estimated impact of this (Turks and Caicos Islands) policy is that there will be 52,210 fewer tourists for the September to December 2021 tourism period.

The overall economic impact is estimated to be $96 million,” the report stated.

“If this policy was in effect for simply the four months outlined above, the drop in GDP would be 8 percent as a result of this policy.”

The report stressed that the public safety health measures is a complicated subject and there is a need to balance both public health with the economy.

It said: “Policy decisions should not be made entirely on the basis of the economy to the disregard of public health.

“Likewise, if policy decisions were purely based on public health, the borders would be closed. “ The purpose of this document is to simply outline what are possible economic outcomes of a vaccine requirement for tourists to the Turks and Caicos.”

FURTHER CONSIDERATIONS In the analysis, 55 percent was used as the basis for the calculation, based on the number of persons 18-64 in the United States who are fully-vaccinated.

In this vein, the Chamber warned that there are a variety of considerations which could make

this estimate “too optimistic”, and suggest that the real number of eligible tourists is lower than 55 percent “As mentioned previously, due to the fact that all persons must be vaccinated, if there is 1 person in a family of 5 who doesn’t meet the requirement, the entire group is unable to visit.

“This will depress the 55 percent stat, but the extent is unknown”, the report stated.

The Chamber further reasoned that simple supply and demand dictates that a 55% drop in tourists means more than a 55% drop in tourism tax and excursion prices.

It said: “Hotels will compete with each other, lowering prices, along with tour providers and tourism sector businesses.

“That means that the projected tourism tax will fall by more than the 55% drop in tourists.

INCREASED DIFFICULTY TO MEET ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Coupled with this, the organization underscored that the Turks and Caicos Islands had previously been one of the easiest countries to visit in the Caribbean.

However, the vaccine requirement has resulted in the destination becoming one of the most difficult to visit.

The Chamber said: “For example, Turks and Caicos will be one of four countries in the Caribbean with a vaccine mandate, and the only one of these to require travel and air ambulance insurance.

“Simply put, the question is, if the requirements to enter Turks and Caicos have become too onerous, will persons choose another destination?”

EVIDENCE SUGGESTS UNVACCINATED PERSONS PORE LIKELY TO TRAVEL Citing a 26 May 2021 survey

by Drive Research, and other surveys that indicate the same trend, the Chamber of Commerce further revealed that unvaccinated respondents were 3 times more likely to believe that it is fine to travel and feel safe traveling right now.

It said: “A Forbes article from 12 May 2021 revealed that 32% of unvaccinated persons felt comfortable traveling abroad, compared to only 15% of vaccinated persons.

“Furthermore, in a June 2021 TripAdvisor survey, vaccinated persons listed ‘city destination’ as their top choice on where to travel.

“For unvaccinated persons, ‘beach destinations’ was the number one choice.

This possible trend was not used in the analysis, but it may further depress the 55% figure used”.

IF TOURISTS DROP 55 PERCENT, ASSOCIATED REVENUES DROP MORE THAN 55 PERCENT

UWI trains 20 to become first batch of mediators in TCI

BY DELANA ISLES THE FIRST batch of persons aiming to become court appointed mediators have completed their training.

The 40-hour training was conducted

by Ann Diaz, a qualified mediator and a certified trainer by William Mitchell College of Law of Canada and the Mediation Board of Trinidad and Tobago.

Diaz is attached to the Behavioral Sciences Department of the St Augustine campus of the University of the West Indies.

Training began last week Monday, August 30, and was conducted via a series of virtual meetings.

Amongst the first batch of trainees are practicing local attorneys, prominent members of the community and church leaders.

Chief Justice, Mabel Agyemang, who presided over the opening of the inaugural session had some words of encouragement for the 20 prospective mediators.

“Today marks a new day in the history of the judiciary of the Turks and Caicos Islands, and for this brief ceremony we commence the introduction of mediation as part of the judicial system of these islands.

“I thank the valiant ladies and gentlemen who have decided to pioneer a new system of dispute resolution in these islands,” the chief justice said during the virtual opening ceremony on August 30.

She added: “These pioneering persons, all of them accomplished in various disciplines and busy in their chosen line of work have decided to make the time to participate in this 40-hour training to become certified mediators. I thank you for the interest you have shown in the introduction of court connected mediation, I hope that the interest will translate into commitment and staying power.

“My further hope is that after receiving your certificate you will be willing to perform tasks as mediators.”

Dr. Talia Esnard, Head of the Behavioral

Sciences Department at the University of the West Indies offered remarks about the importance of mediation in civil societies, particularly during the Covid-19 pandemic.

“When we think about Covid-19...and how that has exacerbated conflicts in our societies, we are really yet to see what will happen, what we have to deal with as litigators, as court mediators, as part of the legal team, and certainly the broader society and how we sustain our people through this pandemic.”

This, she added, is an opportunity to prepare the judicial system to support society to be ready to engage negotiations for the betterment of the people in the Caribbean region.

“I am certainly delighted that the Chief Justice has embarked and is committed to this project of training court mediators in the Turks and Caicos.

“I welcome this initiative, I commend this initiative, and we look forward as

the university to working with you and training...the mediators.”

Dr. Esnard also congratulated the twenty people who were selected for training in this first batch for putting themselves forward.

“This is one step forward to progressive judicial systems.”

Supreme Court Judge Tanya LobbanJackson is the chairperson of the TCI’s Mediation Committee, and in her remarks she acknowledged what an historic moment this is for the TCI. Other members of the mediation committee are Chief Magistrate Jolyon Hatmin, Registrar of the Court, Renee McLean and President of the TCI Bar Council, Selvyn Hawkins.

Mediation is a negotiation facilitated by a neutral third party. This third party assists the parties in finding common ground to arrive at a settlement.

This settlement is then put into writing and presented to the court.

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CIBC Firstcaribbean continues partnership in support of women and families The coronavirus pandemic has heightened anxiety and stress levels, as well as increased the likelihood of depression for women across the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Moreover, safety protocols have amplified incidences of abuse due to prolonged isolation.

Aware of this, the Department of Gender Affairs, which has constitutional responsibility for enhancing the lives of women, boosted its regular efforts with outside support this year. The Department requested food, baby and feminine product donations from non-government businesses and organizations like CIBC FirstCaribbean.

Since March, the bank has continued to support the Department of Gender Affairs’ efforts to improve the lives of women and girls struck by poverty, violence, and other systemic sources of injustice- especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The first donation made by CIBC FirstCaribbean on International Women’s Day was the springboard for the Department’s food and giftbag distribution programme. The programme focused on alleviating the economic strain and burden of poverty for single female-headed

Over the last month, CIBC FirstCaribbean’s Human Resources Department, headed by Mrs. Dillon-O’Neil, encouraged persons to donate non-perishable items

The first donation to the Department of Gender Affairs, made

by CIBC FirstCaribbean on International Women’s Day, was the springboard for the Department’s food and gift-bag distribution programme.

families and young women in particular.

Ms. Carolyn Dickenson, Director of Gender Affairs, said, “CIBC FirstCaribbean understands the importance of evoking community level change through their social impact.

The women within our

established a food drive initiative to continue supporting organizations and families in need.

“CIBC FirstCaribbean is mindful that many persons in our communities were, and still are, being adversely affected today. In light of this, we aim to continue to do our part as corporate citizens in giving to those in need,” she said.

Over the last month, the bank’s Human Resources Department, headed by Mrs. Dillon-O’Neil, encouraged persons to donate non-perishable items.

Boxes were placed at each of the bank’s branches for contributions by staff.

“After partnering with the Department of Gender Affairs earlier this year, we became more

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communities we serve were full of gratitude for their generosity. The bank’s donation helped make our initiatives possible and guaranteed that we can offer efforts such as these more frequently through new partnerships.”

She added that, “Given the overall demands of government stimulus, the Department was grateful to obtain support in obtaining the required resources and meeting such great national needs that could have negative consequences in the lives of families if they do not receive the appropriate assistance to take them through the pandemic.”

More recently, Bianca DillonO’Neil, CIBC FirstCaribbean’s Human Resources Support Officer,

aware of their initiatives and growing need for support. CIBC FirstCaribbean commends Ms. Carolyn Dickenson and her team for their efforts and we are happy to be of help as they directly assist women and families in communities across the Turks and Caicos Islands,” Mrs. DillonO’Neil said.

Ms. Dickenson said, “The response from persons impacted has been very positive. The continued support from CIBC FirstCaribbean has strengthened the Department of Gender Affairs’ ability to meet the basic needs of families and create an opportunity for survival when there are very little or no alternatives.”

61 students awarded local scholarships

BY DELANA ISLES SIXTY-ONE applications for local scholarships have been awarded by the scholarship unit.

This was announced by the Minister of Education, Hon. Rachel Taylor during a press conference on Friday, September 3.

The announcement of the scholarship awards came one day after the scholarship unit completed the evaluation of applications for all local scholarships.

Hon. Taylor reminded that her government had set aside $268,150 for local scholarships. This sum includes tuition and subsistence payments.

These scholarships are awarded for students to attend the British West Indies Collegiate and

the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College.

In all 67 applications were received by the unit.

According to the minister, the areas that were awarded included A Levels, for which the unit received 12 applications, all of which were approved.

There were 19 applications for scholarships to study business finance and management, of which 17 were awarded.

Education received nine applications and eight were awarded, while hospitality received three and two were awarded.

To study humanities and social sciences, the unit received 10 applications, of which they awarded nine.

The minister said the unit

approved all seven applications for the study of planning, architecture and engineering; and an additional six of seven applications received for the study of science and technology.

In this year’s budget, the government had allocated a total of $4.2 million dollars for all scholarships.

Of this sum, $2.35 million was set aside for continuing students on local and international scholarships.

Previously, the minister announced that 86 new scholarships were awarded for international studies.

The new scholarship awards for this year will take the form of full scholarships, partial scholarships, or grants at a total cost of $1.4 million.

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Major rehab works now underway at South Caicos Port

BY DELANA ISLES THE Ports Authority has begun an expansive port redevelopment and modernisation project at the port in South Caicos.

The ground-breaking for the rehabilitation works took place on August 27, in the family island.

In an interview following the ceremony, Director of the Ports Authority, Delton Jones provided a brief scope of the project.

He said this project is a continuation of works the Ports Authority has undertaken since damages were sustained to the country’s ports during the last major hurricane in 2017.

“This project will allow us to repair the port bulkhead, we will put in place measures to assist in the safe mooring of ships, we will be undertaking coastal protection works like piles along the coast to control erosion and improve drainage.”

Jones added that the continuation of the project will see them paving the container yard with asphalt to improve the aesthetic environment of the port.

He noted that the department will also be doing an appraisal that will inform an upcoming dredging project.

The Director said this is just one

Government officials turning the sod for major modernisation works to start at the South Caicos Port

of the many projects that are being undertaken in South Caicos that is costing the government some $3 million.

During the presentation of his government’s first budget on June 29, Premier Hon. Charles Washington Misick revealed that the rehabilitation works alone is budgeted at $1.25 million In his remarks during the groundbreaking ceremony, the Minister with responsibility for Ports, Hon. Arlington Musgrove confirmed the government’s commitment to developing the TCI’s ports.

He stated that the modernisation

Dead body found floating A body found floating in the vicinity of Silly Creek in Providenciales earlier this week, has been recovered by police.

A police statement disclosed that at around 6:30pm on Monday, September 6, they were alerted by members of the public to the presence of what was suspected to be a lifeless person submerged in water.

An immediate search was launched by the Marine Branch officers in the area where the body was first seen.

At around 11:10 am on Tuesday, the body of a man was finally spotted by marine officers, floating in an area just outside of the Bluff.

The Forensic Support Unit and the Criminal Investigation Department responded to the scene.

As at time of press, police were still attempting to identify the man.

Illegal sloop intercepted Over the past week, Marine Branch Officers were dispatched following reports that the Radar Station was tracking a target suspected to be a boat.

According to police, this sighting was reported on Sunday, at around 7:30 pm.

An immediate dispatch of marine officers led to the successful interception of the illegal vessel about ten miles south of the South Dock Port in Providenciales.

project being undertaken at the South Caicos port is part of his government’s plan to support economic development and reduce poverty in the family Island.

Meanwhile, other ministers of government attended the groundbreaking along with the Hon John Malcolm, South’s Caicos elected representative.

Current and former members of the Port’s Authority Board were also in attendance, along with members of the community.

Director of Island Drilling Limited, Rhone Kelly, was the successful bidder for the project.

Kelly signed the contract for the rehabilitation works on July 1, this year.

The company will undertake structural improvements to address defects occurring because of the age of the port which worsened following the passage of hurricanes Irma and Maria.

As part of the project a new bulkhead and coastal sea defences will be constructed. It also includes grading of the port container yard, installation of bollards and fenders, and drainage improvements.

The project has a construction duration of one year.

Police said that on board the vessel were 100 irregular migrants.

These persons - 80 males and 20 females - recovered without incident.

They were taken to the South Dock Port for processing by the Immigration Task Force.

On the scene to process the people was a team from the environmental health department.

The irregular migrants are now being detained at the Detention Centre.

Jamaican nationals fined for unlawful entry THREE Jamaican nationals have been arrested and charged with unlawful entry.

Police reported that on August 30th, marine branch officers intercepted a 21-foot blue and white vessel off Bay Cay. Officers on board M/V Sea Pursuit located the vessel some one mile off Bay Cay. The three men were arrested, processed and charged by immigration officials.

A large sum of cash was found following a search of the vessel. That money has now been seized.

On Monday, September 6, the men were taken to the Magistrate’s Court to face the charge of unlawful entry.

Two of the men pleaded guilty and were fined $1,500,

Since the 2017 hurricanes, the Ports Authority has undertaken several projects on South Caicos including the restoration of port lights, deployment of oil spill equipment and installation of a CCTV system.

The ground-breaking in South Caicos, followed closely on the heels of the start of major works at the Bellefield landing in North Caicos.

The Ports Authority is now hard at work constructing a welcome center and a temporary docking facilities at Bellefield Landing Port.

to be paid in seven days and while they are detained at the Detention Centre.

Should they default in payment, they will serve three months in prison.

At the same time, the third Jamaican national pleaded not guilty and is expected to return to court at a later date.

Immediate deportation is recommended for this individual.

Police said additional charges are expected to be brought against the three Jamaican nationals by the customs department.

Man fined $3000 for drug possession offense POLICE have charged 28-year-old Alexander Joseph with possession of a controlled substance following a police search on a Five Cays home.

The search was conducted on August 29th, at which time they recovered 245 grams of suspected cannabis.

Joseph was subsequently arrested and charged with possession of a controlled drug.

On Monday, September 6, he appeared in the Magistrate’s court to answer to the drug charge.

He pleaded guilty and was fined $3000 for the offense.

Joseph is expected to pay $1000 immediately and $2000 within 30 days or face three months’ in prison on default of payment.

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THE NEW MOTOR VEHICLE POLICY

TCI pathway to achieving global sustainable environmental goals

The global push to acquire a clean and liveable environment is accelerating, as human activities surmount and our natural habitats continue to deplete.

Meanwhile, independent nations are strategizing and creating stringent environmental policies to counter this degradation.

Many more countries have signed onto the Parris Accord - an initiative, which require a net zero and carbon-neutral commitment in which companies, financial instituions and countries, assert their alignment to global climate goals - compelling them to reduce their carbon footprint.

Gladly, the TCI is striding along a similar path, creating policies to address evironmental concerns and forwarding actions, which syncronize well with the United Nations Development Programme sustainable goals: the goals for ‘sustainable cities and communities’ and ‘climate action.’

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.

Inevitably, history will be witness to TCI mindfulness and contribution to this important and worldwide effort and for this, we must applaude the government.

The new policy specifies, only vehicles under 10 years are allowed into the country and the government is extending an additional 25 percent reduction in custom duties with an aim to acquire newer vehicles, which are more evironmentally friendly and having the capacity to reduce carbon emission into the atmosphere.

This move would certainly ease the financial burdens of the

individual’s pocket. However, this policy is geared heavily toward helping middle and higher income earners; nevertheless, a welcoming gesture.

If I may remind everyone, vehicles are some of the main contributors of carbon emissions.

Fumes from burnt fossils from a single vehicle emits roughly 4.6 metric tons of carbondioxide yearly.

Henceforth, the government’s fix to the new policy is indeed the right call. The plan is to establish a public transport system, which would accommodate those who cannot afford a private vehicle,

considering the current minimum wage rate.

Additionally, law-makers must encourage entrepreneurship and alllow the private sector to operate and manage this new initiative, by granting them the opportunity to invest and assist them with investment capital.

While the officials are making public transport accessible to poor and low-income households, there are those in this income class who have ambitions of owning their own vehicles for personal reasons. On this matter, my recommendation is to help alleviate poverty.

A cost-based agenda is ideal.

It would eliminate detrimental government interventions and avoid additional fiscal spending.

When government’s policy makes essential goods affordable, it potentially shrink spending levels by lowering the political demands for redistributive transfer.

If delivered through reforms to policies that presently hinder

economic productivity, decisively, it could enhance GDP and marketacquired incomes without risking unemployment from minimum wage increases or raising marginal tax rates.

Besides, it could restore trust in the market economy to deliver affordable goods and services, which drives a political framework that is more conducive to growth enhancement reforms in particular sectors.

Rehashing the new policy, I understand too that the induction of a public bus service may reduce annual sales for powerful auto dealerships, rental and oil companies; hence, the government should expect some push backs.

These companies must know, while thriving businesses is one of the government’s economic goals, meeting the global climate change target takes priority.

However, I believe this new policy will simultaneously allow business to thrive, while addressing dire environmental concerns.

Do not be too disappointed with your disappointments I believe there is one thing in life we cannot avoid is being disappointed. You got disappointed because you did not get that loan approved. You got disappointed because you did not get that position you applied for. You got disappointed because your child dropped out of college.

You god disappointed that your teenager got pregnant. You got disappointed because the things that you were praying for did not take place. You got disappointed because you lost your job. You got disappointed because the people that you helped have turned their backs on you. You got disappointed because that relationship did not work out.

There are many other reasons why you get disappointment but whatever disappointments you encounter in life, don’t be too disappointed with

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.

your disappointments. If you become too disappointed in your disappointments, it may lead to other issues such as worrying, fretting and becoming angry. Furthermore, if you become so caught up in your disappointments, you may end up becoming distracted and lose your focus in achieving your goals and purposes in life.

I know it is so easy to say

do not be too disappointed with your disappointments but the truth is when you are faced with disappointments you feel hopeless, rejected and embarrassed at the time of your disappointment even though you may have been disappointed in the past. Whenever you get disappointed, step back, relax and view your disappointments as an opportunity for something

better. That job you did not get may be a good thing. Something better may come your way.

That person that walked out on you, just maybe that was not the person for you and sooner or later you will find the right person.

I think sometimes we are too disappointed with our disappointments because we are afraid of what others will think about you and your family. You do not need to be concern about others will think about you for they too have disappointments in their lives. Their disappointments may not be the same as your disappointments but they have disappointments.

Recognize that disappointments will come in our lives no matter how good you are and the good you do for others.

Do not let the disappointments

keep you down. That job you lost may be an opportunity to start your own business. If you did not lose that job, you may have remain in that position for years without even making steps to start your own company.

Do not give up. Because you are faced with disappointment after disappointment, it does not mean that you will not get the desires of your heart. Keep trying and keep praying.

Always look at disappointments as lessons in life. When I reflect on some of the disappointments in my life, those disappointments were to protect me and provide me with better opportunities. Therefore do not waste your time and energy on being too disappointed with your disappointments. Live your life with the expectation that something good will come out of these disappointments.

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The Caribbean’s ‘big fish small fish’ problem Some years ago, the then Prime Minister of Barbados, the late Owen Arthur, told me that unless regional leaders could agree on how to achieve economic parity between CARICOM’s member states, a viable Caribbean Single Market and Economy (CSME) might not be attainable.

During a lengthy exchange he suggested that to overcome the differences in the weight, size and performance of Anglophone Caribbean nations, CARICOM’s members needed to have greater political will. The meant, he said, adopting, implementing, and sustaining measures that would rebalance relationships, enable intra-regional capital flows, and stimulate economic complementarities. Without this, he said, it would be hard to make competitive and economically secure a geographically fragmented region.

More than two decades on, it is hard to avoid the conclusion that the Caribbean’s ‘big fish small fish’ issue so concerning Prime Minister Arthur may never be comprehensively addressed.

Despite having received over decades common-sense proposals that could enable the Anglophone Caribbean as a group to adapt to the external forces shaping economic globalisation and regional and international relationships, CARICOM governments do not appear to have the will or strategic patience required.

Instead, fear of being left behind by neighbours, petty nationalism, and the domestic political consequences of voters seeing more economically viable neighbours achieving greater economic influence, suggests that the region as an entity is unlikely to match the pace of global economic change.

Almost all that is needed to remedy the Caribbean’s economic malaise is encapsulated in an address, ‘A new Approach to Regional Developmentthe Growth Agenda’, delivered in Jamaica in early 2019 by Barbados’ Prime Minister, Mia Mottley.

Addressing the Jamaica Stock Exchange’s annual conference, Ms Mottley argued that the region had failed in the 1980s and 1990s to scale up regionally to ensure competitiveness, adjust its smallness in the face of trade liberalisation, recognise the

BY DAVID JESSOP

David Jessop is a consultant to the Caribbean Council. He has worked on Caribbean issues for over 40 years. David is the editor of Caribbean Insight and Cuba Briefing publications. He can be contacted at david.jessop@caribbeancouncil.org

broader implications of climate change, or prepare for changing global security requirements related to financial flows.

Consequently, she said, emerging economies were leapfrogging the region and achieving higher levels of growth.

Her solutions remain wholly relevant, today and for the future.

Caribbean growth, Barbados’ Prime Minister said, could

be mobilised. To achieve this a CARICOM-wide single integrated regional capital market and accompanying measures were needed to liberate intraregional private sector investment and citizen saving. She also advocated the parallel delivery of higher minimum standards of education and skills; free regional movement of all labour; bringing skilled migrants into the region;

renovating the region’s largely staid banking model; broadening the basis for economic ownership; and prioritising CARICOM states needs in relation to food security, intra-regional air and maritime transport, and ICT. Since then, Dr Avinash Persaud’s CARICOM Commission on the Economy has added depth to each of these ideas, putting forward genuinely radical proposals on resuscitating the regional integration process in ways that circumvent the lack of funding and absence of political will.

Importantly, the Commission proposed spurring regional development on the basis that groups of member states implement and develop what is agreed regionally at different paces, with

a minimum of five countries or a third of member states taking proposals forward, so that a two or more speed CARICOM might gradually become a genuine single market and economy.

It linked the obvious and focussed on the practical. Although distant from the high ambition of the Treaty of Chaguaramas, the report offered a way out of the present implementation impasse by linking its alternative model of integration to improved connectivity, education, a larger regional role for the private sector, genuine free movement, and a changed approach to inter-regional transport.

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Flexitarian: A new way To many, this concept or better yet, this lifestyle, is nothing but a sham! But while this modern diet continues to raise eyebrows, surely there are one or two things we can all learn from those who love animals both in the wild and on their plates.

Flexitarian, in a nutshell, refers to a flexi diet which is mostly plant-based with the occasional injection of meat and seafood.

Guilt-free, being a flexitarian gives you the ultimate green light to eat wings on Fridays and go No-Meat-Monday with zero regret! An acceptable modern lifestyle, this is for any one who enjoys a baby-back-ribs and a Cesar salad alike.

Here are eight reasons why you too should get on this new train!

FORCES YOU TO TRY NEW FOODS

Trying new foods could be an interesting and positive

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

experience. Draw a line to a monotonous diet. Eat what you want, when you want it and if ever_ you can not find something you normally go for, surprise yourself!

more balanced lifestyle. When deciding to choose a more balanced diet, it is easier to commit to being a flexitarian, and the gradual change can be easier to maintain

EAT MORE PLANT-BASED PRODUCTS

INNOVATION

Give chicken a break! There are numerous plant-based restaurants with incredible recipes online.

Lack of imagination? Worry not www.unimeal.com has a ton of recipes for you!

A BALANCED DIET

Having a number of meat-free days a week will encourage a

This new era is about changes.

Tofu and salad are no longer bland words. Food innovation has reinvented the plant-based world. Combining the best ethically resourced ingredients with less carbon print is a new way forward SAVE MONEY

Buying lots of meat, junk and

fast food can add up quickly.

Save your coins, put a break on your meat consumption and fatten your piggy bank instead. You’re welcome!

EASY BREEZY

In actuality, flexitarianism is easier than you think. Simply include more natural and wholesome foods in your diet.

Next time, instead of reaching out for those kettle chips and a Dr Pepper, grab an apple instead. Those seemingly insignificant choices do add up and make a huge difference BETTER WORLD

Food is a key factor to reduce climate change! Be mindful of what you eat and contribute to the shift towards a more sustainable world EVERYONE’S ON IT

Ellen DeGeneres, Jay-Z and even Beyonce are flexitarians!

If you ever wanted to be Beyonce, perhaps this is your only chance!

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It works as it should

It is no secret that nature operates on principles which govern our existence and outcomes. Life is certain as well as death. You may disagree that life is certain but think about it: death can only exist where there is life. Once life is removed, then death ceases.

Because people live and die, there is a physical but also spiritual aspect of our existence that is intertwined. Religion, while not a principle, has had and will always have, a profound impact around the world. But unfortunately, it has also been an impetus to mass deaths, violence, oppression of people and an obstacle that has hindered the financial success of many. I thought it important to address my view on this topic because religion, which can be considered the spiritual part, has been substituted for the truth. I have seen the danger and damage it has caused around the world, and also closer home.

Matthew 4:17 says “From that time Jesus began to preach and to say, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” He did not say that Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism or any other ‘ism’ is at hand. These are all religions. When Adam sinned, he did not lose a religion. He lost a relationship with God and the ability to govern his surroundings and more importantly himself.

This loss of ability to govern oneself is what often leads to lack, poor health, relationship crisis and dependence on others. So, if Jesus’ coming to earth was to

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.

restore to man what he lost, then giving him religion would have been a mission failure. He had to reinstate a relationship with God and the ability for mankind to govern. That is where the kingdom of God comes in. The confusion we have in the world today as a result of religion is producing what it should.

Religion is a search and the worship of a god. This could be any god as there are many in the numerous cultures around the world. When it ceases to produce the desired outcome, people are disillusioned and often become dissatisfied after years of performing various rituals. History also gives us many examples of the danger of religion. In the 15th century, the catholic church, who were the custodians of Christianity at the time taught that the earth was the center of the universe and every other celestial body revolved around it. An astronomer and mathematician named Nicolaus Copernicus believed the sun was the center.

After his death, Galileo, who was also an astronomer and physicist, challenged the church’s belief,

as he accepted Copernicus’ view.

The church forbade him to speak or teach it and after he disobeyed them, he was imprisoned until he died. These are some of the outcomes of religion.

A kingdom is very different.

The Bible has stories about many kings who served under various kingdoms. Their job was to administrate with laws, create an environment for the people to flourish, make land accessible for their dwelling, provide education and security, allow for social systems for the less fortunate and those who could not take care of themselves, amongst others.

Unlike today where governments make people believe that they should provide for them, which creates a dependency system requiring loyalty, God’s kingdom empowers individuals to optimize life and living. In Matthew 5-7, Jesus laid out the rules of his kingdom for people who had been laboring for years under the burden of religion.

Proverbs 18:16 instructs us that “A man’s gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men.” Your gifts and talents are what provides for you and not

any politician or government. If you work the kingdom, it works as it should.

In Luke 2:10 at the introduction of the coming of the King, we are reminded to ‘fear not.’ In the kingdom you do not live under fear. Whoa! Right now, in the presence of this COVID biological warfare, many are fearful to the point that we do not hear anymore that God can deliver, and that Jesus is the answer. The church generally has become silent and believers and leaders fearful. Sorry for those lambs being led by those shepherds. If there was a wolf attack, not sure how many would have survived.

In the kingdom, we do not fear.

We listen to the King. I recall a challenging bout with fear, and it was really a turning point for me.

When I was about 21 years old, I worked for a popular bank in the IT department. God had blessed me with a lot of knowledge and skill that made me a little selfconfident or ‘over-confident’ in some people’s eyes. The VP of IT who lived in Barbados, for some reason disliked me and made it clear that he wanted to get rid of me. Who was I as a tech to stand up to a VP? Long story short, after his many attempts to dismiss me, a year later he was fired and about ten years later, I left the bank under my own terms. That experienced settled the fear factor for me, as it showed that my King was greater than all other play kings. I live my life fearless today and always will.

That’s how a kingdom works.

When you are religious, you live constantly in fear, because it is an emotional experience and based on how things look at the time. You go to church and if you do not feel all that great, you do not sing or you stand stiff like you were ‘botoxed.’ This is where knowledge comes in. If you are invited before a king or queen and your demeanor displeases them, you will be removed from their presence. Going before a king should be a joyful experience and an expression of thankfulness.

In Nehemiah chapter 2, he was before the king and had a sad countenance. Serving the king, he knew this was forbidden and it says that he was frightened. As a result of living in democracies, people often confuse its functioning with that of the kingdom of God. In a democracy you chose, but under a kingdom, you are at the benevolence of the king and that can be a great thing.

If you are wondering why things have not worked out better for you or you’re in a state of uncertainty or fearfulness, I recommend that you take some time and sit with the King. The past few months, to a year, displayed the most dishonesty in governments worldwide that many have ever experienced. They have instilled fear like no other, experimented with people’s minds, health and livelihoods and displayed their recklessness for you as a citizen.

But hey; that’s how democratic governments work! It works as it should.

Health minister checks on safety protocols at Provo airport

Minister of Health, Hon. Jamell Robinson and TCIAA Chief Executive Floyd Ingham during a tour of the Providenciales Airport

MINISTER of Health, Hon. Jamell Robinson recently toured the Providenciales International Airport during a peak period to ensure that all safety measures and procedures are being observed.

Since the onset of the Covid-19 global pandemic the Ministry of Health has been working with all government departments and agencies to ensure continued safety of both residents and visitors to the TCI. As a means of gaining a firsthand view of the health protocols and procedures conducted at the airport, Minister Robinson, on Saturday, September 4, toured both the arrival and departure lounges

at the Providenciales International Airport.

According to a statement from the health ministry, the Minister’s visit was well-timed as he was at the airport at peak hour and witnessed the arrival and disembarkation of passengers from five international carriers.

According to statistics from the Airports Authority, some 1,300 visitors were processed through the Providenciales airport on September 4.

This figure is comparative to previous low season periods.

Commenting on his visit, Hon Robinson expressed satisfaction that all arriving passengers were wearing their masks.

“I am equally pleased with the health protocols exhibited, from sanitizing on entrance to the terminal to presentation of the health forms and required documentation.”

He stated that the health ministry will continue to work with their partners at the Airport Authority to ensure that all of the country’s airports are safe and secure, and that the gold standard in health and comfort from curb to the gate is maintained.

During his visit to the airport, the minister was accompanied by the Acting CEO of TCIAA, Mr. Floyd Ingham along with personnel from the Health Promotions and Advocacy team.

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Invest TCI’s Interim CEO, Angela Musgrove, encouraged attendees to consider investment opportunities in the family islands- Invest TCI photo

Premier Honourable Charles Washington Misick, participated in a one-onone “View from the Heads of Government” Interview hosted by Vincent Wallace, Principal Partner of BedfordBakerGroup.

Invest TCI hosted a session at Caribbean Hotel & Resort Summit Invest Turks and Caicos (Invest TCI) recently represented the Turks and Caicos Islands at the Caribbean Hotel & Resort Investment Summit (CHRIS) held August 30th-31st at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood, Florida.

The two-day hotel investment conference event saw over 200 persons from North and South America and the Caribbean gathered for an in-person event following last year’s virtual summit due to the pandemic.

Keeping within strict Covid-19 guidelines, this year’s conference included numerous plenary and

breakout sessions, including three Caribbean-specific breakout sessions and multiple networking opportunities. The event’s content was geared toward hotel owners/ investors, developers, brands, and lenders.

According to a statement issued on September 7th, Invest TCI was a platinum sponsor of this year’s event and hosted one of the Caribbean sessions “Opportunities in the Turks and Caicos,” which gave attendees an in depth look into the Turks and Caicos Islands and highlighted investment opportunities in the islands.

The presentation made by

Invest TCI’s Interim CEO, Angela Musgrove, encouraged attendees to consider investment opportunities in the family islands, which are relatively untouched and have much to offer.

Her presentation drew attention to the islands outside of Providenciales. She noted that a world of untapped opportunities lies in the unspoiled, picturesque “family islands,” a collection of ecological magnificence waiting to be transformed.

Premier Honourable Charles Washington Misick, participated in a one-on-one “View from the Heads of Government” Interview hosted

by Vincent Wallace, Principal Partner of BedfordBakerGroup.

The discussion focused on the current affairs of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

The Premier commented on the islands’ economic strength and growth trajectory and his government’s commitment to ensure that the island doesn’t just have five-star properties but that it is a five-star destination.

Also attending the summit on behalf of Invest TCI was Vice President–Marketing and Promotion, Trina Adams-Smith.

Commenting on the session, Mrs. Adams-Smith , “Invest

TCI has attended CHRIS for the past six years and have built lasting relationships with industry colleagues and have generated several leads for the Agency.

Premier Washington Misick provided insight into the islands and the current state of the economy.

He said: “The Turks and Caicos Islands most definitely stood out above our peers in the region with a comparative look at the islands’ progress despite the pandemic.”

Adams-Smith further stated, “we look forward to promoting these islands at CHRIS and other industry conferences.”

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region’s last best hope of achieving the economic re-engineering required if the CSME is ever to achieve the cohesion and purpose necessary to compete globally as a bloc, because realpolitick has already begun to define future outcomes.

For those who care to look beyond the rhetoric, the Caribbean’s economic future is being reshaped.

Guyana, which according to the IMF will this year alone see its GDP grow by 16.4% and by 2024 achieve export earnings of US$8bn, is exploring common economic projects and security arrangements with Suriname, French Guiana, and Brazil, likely making the Northeast corner of South America of global

economic significance, offering new opportunity to a diversified and better integrated Trinidad.

Jamaica, The Bahamas, and beyond CARICOM the Dominican Republic, are drawing closer economically to the US and China, with analysts forecasting high rates of postpandemic growth. Elsewhere, the OECS continues to deepen its subregional integration process, consolidating its already close ties to Barbados and Trinidad, while Belize’s economic future lies with its neighbours, and most of the Caribbean overseas territories have long been globally integrated.

Central to this process of change is the way in which thinking in the region’s private sector is

evolving, and the changing focus of foreign investment flows.

Despite multiple impediments, conglomerates like Massy Holdings, Goddards, Guardian Holdings and Grace, are successfully cross-listing, investing in or engaging in productive ventures across the region. At the same time, vast sums are likely to be invested by foreign entities in multiple sectors and infrastructure in the Guianas, while elsewhere the external focus is country specific, on ports, logistics hubs, and near shoring rather than regional opportunity.

Change can also be seen in youthful knowledge and skillsdriven small and even micro enterprises that have recognised

that the size of a domestic market is irrelevant if through connectivity they can join with others in the region and overseas to market services from research to teaching and animation.

If CARICOM’s leaders do not act, these geopolitical and realworld developments threaten to outpace the CARICOM Commission’s recommendations, which appear to have been kicked into the long grass by some Governments, making it more likely that some nations will move pre-emptively to deepen economic relations, based on geography, politics, similarities, and shared objectives.

Just over a week ago Sir Ronald Sanders, Antigua’s Ambassador to the US, argued

in his column that the time had come “to re-think the integration project”. “Maybe if a smaller group could achieve success in greater cohesion and coherence the others will recognise value and act to be a convinced part of it. But pretence that all is well helps none”, he wrote.

As Sir Ronald suggests, the time has come to reimagine both CARICOM and the CSME. If member states are unable to do so, the future will be new and overlapping economic relationships that address national and sub-regional development challenges in real time. If that happens it will undercut and ultimately result in the demise of regional unity, lessening the region’s place in the world.

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THE SALT CAY NOTE

A Salt Cay evening. Are better days on the horizon for the ‘charmed isle

Salt Cay Note - Titus, Bernard, aka ‘Mouthy’ and Patrianna, aka ‘Princess P’, pose for a selfie, aboard the Salt Cay Ferry

Salt Cay Note - One of Salt Cay’s numerous historical buildings, the White House.

The entertainer, the princess and that speck in the sea It has been a strange week. Just when it seemed that things could not get any slower on Salt Cay, they did. This observation, this experience, wasn’t made any more bearable by the fact that things are also noticeably slower in the Nation’s Capital, as most business owners there, throughout the hospitality and dive industry will tell you, without any hesitation. Then again, it is September, the month which, historically is the worst, not just for our tourism product but indeed the entire region. As North Americans go back to school and back to work and we approach the height of the hurricane season, numbers have always seen a dip; but now with the addition of COVID and the general pain of travelling to foreign countries these days, the sad September numbers make even more sense.

That being said, there is slow and then there is dead. And crucially the latter is what best describes Salt Cay’s current economic activity. And yet, as mentioned before on these pages, a solution for Salt Cay, the launch of a long-term, sustainable concept could be implemented quite easily if only those who are currently in decision-making positions would make the effort and listen to what the people on the ground have to say.

Not the Provoites, nor, respectfully, our seasonal visitors and home

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

owners but the people who actually live here, year round. A good start would be to come to Salt Cay - and listen. Listen to the real, daily stories of struggle and, in some cases, despair of a resilient, hard -working people, who would never have considered leaving their beloved homes on their blessed, charmed isle but are now having these very thoughts.

Whatever happened to that 96-milliondollar, fully-financed project, touted as recently as last December by this country’s investment agency? A project

that foresaw 60% of concessions to be owned by Turks and Caicos Islanders and projected hundreds of jobs to be created. Perhaps the low-impact marina, cruise terminal and a newlyrevived town centre were never going to be approved on the grounds that it isn’t the right fit? Perhaps the restoration of historical buildings and the creation of an Art/History Centre, the construction of an Emergency Services Building, road improvements, proper Solid Waste Management and Islander-Venture Funding to the tune of 2 million dollars, which were all part and parcel of the proposal, were deemed unnecessary or undesirable for Salt Cay?Perhaps. That is a political decision. But — and this is the point I shall continue to make: Were the people ever updated on it, as promised? Was there a follow-up town hall meeting? The answer is NO! Now in fairness, there was a change of government in February and it is perfectly reasonable to pause while new governments find their feet. But that was seven months ago. And the people are waiting….. waiting for an answer, a glimmer of hope. These and other thoughts are on my mind, as I find myself, once again, aboard the MV Brittany Leigh, on a Friday afternoon. It is time to head back to Salt Cay. “Why didn’t you mention me by name in your last column?” asks Bernard, aka ‘Mouthy’, pretending to be mildly perturbed. “I read it, you know, but you

just called me M.” He’s absolutely right, I did. For the benefit of readers who may have missed last week’s column, here is the paragraph to which Bernard refers: “On Friday afternoon in Grand Turk, the MV Brittany Leigh, aka The Salt Cay Ferry, is leaving for home an hour later than normal, making a ‘long boat day’ even longer. I am one of the first on the boat and slowly the other Salt Cay characters arrive. There is ‘Princess P’, in her latest, Miami-inspired splendid attire and sporting multicoloured ‘crocks’. A crescendoed “Good afternoon everyone!” announces her arrival. Everyone answers, “Good afternoon!” - almost in unison. Next to arrive, immaculately dressed, as always, boards one of the officials of the island administration. He too wishes the passengers a “Good afternoon” before making his way, he says, to ”my office”, the captain’s cabin. While we wait for the man himself, Captain Dickenson, M. arrives, with some ‘liquid lunch’ in his back pocket, and he wastes no time in entertaining everyone with a rather hilarious impersonation of one of the island’s matriarchs, Ms G, who today is not on the boat. Within minutes, reserved smiles turn into giggles and soon he has the entire boat keeling over with laughter. “What can I say?” he exclaims, rather pleased with himself, “I am the island entertainer!”

As ‘Princess P’ now joins the conversation, I make Bernard, ‘Mouthy’

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Watson: It’ll be a close race – but FNM will win Bahamas election FORMER Deputy Prime Minister Frank Watson says he is confident the Free National Movement will be returned to office after next week’s general election, but predicts it will be a close race.

In an interview on Tuesday, Mr Watson admitted the Minnis administration’s first term in office was not “milk and honey,” but given the circumstances, the administration did the best it could and deserves to be re-elected.

The Minnis administration, elected in 2017, has navigated through major hurricanes such as 2017’s Irma and Dorian of 2019.

Following this came the coronavirus pandemic, which led to travel shutdowns and a major decline in tourism, triggered mass layoffs and had a serious affect on both public and private healthcare

Hubert Minnis (in photo) with triumph in next week’s elections, according to former Deputy PM Frank Watson.

systems.

Given these challenges among

Police said that they have identified all gangs and the zones that they control.

Haiti pledges to crack down on gangs, fight rise in crime HAITI’S government warned Monday about a spike in kidnappings and other crimes as it pledged to fight gangs, drawing retorts from two crime bosses that any crackdown will bring greater violence aimed at police in the already unstable country.

Ariel Henry, who was installed as prime minister weeks after President Jovenel Moïse was assassinated at his home in early July, said one of his priorities is to make Haiti safer.

“The current situation of insecurity in the country must be addressed, as it is of great concern,” he said at a news conference where the chief of Haiti’s National Police, Léon Charles, provided details of what authorities have done and plan to do.

Saying police have identified all gangs and the zones they control, Charles said officials launched an operation Friday against a gang called “Spitfire” whose leader was killed.

“All criminals who try to scare the population will suffer the same fate,” he said, noting the gang recently killed five police officers and attacked two police stations in the capital of Port-au-Prince.

“We cannot leave the door open to criminals who, for too long already, have been damaging society,” Charles said.

The announcement comes amid an increase in daily reports of gunfire and killings in Port-auPrince just weeks after some gangs declared a truce and offered to help those affected by a magnitude-7.2 earthquake on Aug. 14 that struck Haiti’s southwestern region, killing more than 2,240 people and destroying tens of thousands of homes.

Charles said police are investigating recent incidents including a drive-by shooting Sunday night that killed several people in the Delmas neighborhood of Port-au-Prince.

others, Mr Watson said he believes the September 16 election will be a “close” race between the FNM and Progressive Liberal Party.

“I am confident that they will be returned,” Mr Watson said. “They’ll get the edge.”

He told The Tribune he was of the view, however, that the handling of the pandemic would play into how Bahamians vote.

“That is a problem, of course, and that’s why I figure it’ll be a close election. I don’t know what impact

that is going to have on the outcome of the election.

“I think he (Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis) is going to win in the Family Islands, and he’ll probably pick up enough seats in New Providence to form a government. It’s going to be close I think.

“I think through it all they have managed to handle it fairly decently,” he said.

“Some things they didn’t do well and others they were better at

but in a government, you have that kind of hit and miss. You think you are doing the right thing and then it turns out to be the wrong thing. So, given that, I think that they have in the circumstances, managed it really well.

“They have tried to do the best that they can. It wasn’t one of the periods where it was all milk and honey, but through it all I think they came out really well and deserve to be returned.”

Mr Watson was National Security Minister in a previous FNM administration.

The advanced poll was scheduled for Thursday and more than 10,000 people applied to the Parliamentary Registration Department to participate in this vote, according to acting Parliamentary Commissioner Lavado Duncanson last week.

In August, officials revealed some 30,000 people were eligible to cast their vote in the advanced poll.

Mr Duncanson has said department officials are doing all they can to make early voting registration available for eligible voters before the application deadline which was on September 4.

The country will go into general elections on September 16.

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Dominican Republic continues to have region’s largest gender gaps CHALLENGES persist in terms of inequality for women in the Dominican Republic, according to the ISOQuito report, a ranking that measures indicators on social welfare, economic and labor parity, political decision making, and women’s physical autonomy, following the consensus of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC).

This year, four reports from Mexico, Brazil, Uruguay, and the Dominican Republic compiled relevant data on the indicators mentioned above.

Concerning the Dominican Republic, the report indicates that progress in economic growth is not reaching vulnerable populations.

It also points out persistent failures in health and protection of sexual and reproductive rights, teenage pregnancy, care, political parity, and women’s wages.

According to the figures provided by this report, in 2021, in the index of institutional commitments, the

Dominican Republic is located at the bottom of the table (penultimate place, tied with Honduras), with a value of 0.33 (a figure it has registered since 2007), well below the average for Latin America and the Caribbean (0.55).

The DR did not register changes in the three original components of the index: – Maternity, paternal and parental leave legislation index: it again scores 0.25(regional average:0.35); – Index of legislation on parliamentary quotas: reiterates the score of 0.75 (regional average: 0.74).

– Abortion legislation index: maintains a value of 0.0 (regional average: 0.43): One of the most restrictive regulations in the world on voluntary interruption of pregnancy.

Therefore, it is expected that the Dominican Congress will approve the three grounds for abortion: risk of maternal life, non-viability of the fetus, and rape or incest.

The Report is a wake-up call for governments to formulate

The Report is a wake-up call for governments to formulate policies and legislation to make meaningfully positive changes for women.

policies and legislation to make meaningfully positive changes for women. It proposes a change that

will guarantee the right of all women to have a dignified life.

“From the Feminist and Women’s

movements it is essential to have statistics that reflect the reality of women, which serves as a roadmap to continue building equality, which translates into significant welfare for all,” said Cinthya Velasco, coordinator of La Ceiba and co-host of the event.

The response to the document on behalf of the government was provided by the National Statistics Office ONE under Miosotis Rivas and the Directorate of Poverty, Inequality and Democratic Culture of the Ministry of Economic, Planning, and Development under the charge of Rosa Cañete.

Both institutions emphasise the work being carried out by the government to create conditions that promote the empowerment and development of women’s potential, focused on the implementation of a set of policies and measures.

The meeting was held virtually, with broad participation of civil society representatives and the Dominican government sector.

(Dominica Today)

Bahamas needing ‘small miracle’ to avoid austerity A FORMER finance minister this week warned that Bahamians must hope “a small miracle happens” if the country is to avoid harsh postCOVID austerity measures and low growth in coming years.

James Smith, also an ex-Central Bank governor, told Tribune Business that the nation faces “enormous challenges” to place its fiscal and economic affairs back on a sustainable footing following the deficit and $10bn-plus debt blowout produced by the pandemic and Hurricane Dorian.

Agreeing that none of the political parties competing for office on September 16 had fully levelled with the Bahamian people on the extent of the new and/or increased taxes and spending cuts that may be necessary to right the public finances, he added there was “no point sugar coating” the challenges as they would rapidly reveal themselves after the general election.

“A quick answer to that would be: ‘No’,” Mr Smith replied, when asked by this newspaper whether each of the parties had been sufficiently forthcoming with voters on what might lie ahead. He argued that the Free National Movement’s (FNM) continual assertion that no civil servants were laid-off during COVID-19’s peak was nothing to boast about, while the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) had “no appetite” for spending cuts.

Mr Smith said public sector jobs accounted for around 25 percent of the workforce, yet it was the 75 percent in the private sector that had

Former Finance Minister James Smith said that the Bahamas faces “enormous challenges” to place its fiscal and economic affairs back on a sustainable footing.

taken the brunt of the terminations, furloughs and loss of income over the past 18 months as COVID-19 raged.

“If we are one society, and 25 percent were saved from 75 percent paying their taxes, it’s not good policy,” he argued. “It’s an unequal application of national resources.

It don’t see it as something to be bragging about. The Opposition party is saying they are not going to slash any of the benefits the Government has in place; scholarships and social programmes, meaning there is no appetite for decreasing expenditure.

“From a policy perspective we’re going to be facing enormous challenges for a couple of years out unless something extraordinary from the outside comes in to change our outlook. Bahamians can only cross

their fingers and hope that, like in the past, a small miracle happens. It’s not reflected in the policy positions from my point of view.”

Mr Smith said it was “not surprising” that the political parties had not been totally forthcoming with voters about the realities all will likely face moving forward, as “you obviously don’t want to scare the voting public”.

Yet he conceded: “Sometimes you have to be open and transparent, and treat people as intelligent and articulate. It’s a challenge that many of us are prepared to meet, and there is no point in sugar coating it because it will reveal itself in short order.”

With a $10.356bn national debt at end-June 2021 that likely did not include a $275m overdraft disclosed in the Central Bank’s latest quarterly

statistical report, Mr Smith said it was vital that the next administration “from day one try to get its arms around what position we are in”.

“How much of the debt is from international agencies, how much is from private investors?” he asked.

“What is the tenor of the debt - is it five, ten, 15 years? To lower your debt service charges, you might have to reschedule it or stretch it out so that the monthly payments are less or interest-only.

“You need to give yourself some breathing room until tourism rebounds. You’re looking at flow, not the stock. Debt servicing is already the highest line item in the Budget, and it’s going to be by far the highest item in the Budget.”

Public debt interest payments totalled $422.4m for the 2020-2021 fiscal year, some $77.7m ahead of the prior year’s $344.7m. It was also $25.5m ahead of the $396.9m Budget forecast for 2020-2021, standing at equivalent to 106.4 percent of original estimates.

However, it was not the highest expenditure item for subsidies to state-owned enterprises (SOEs) hit $469.7m in the 2020-2021 fiscal year - coming in nearly $100m higher than budgeted due to the heavy outlays needed to save the likes of Bahamasair ($78m) and the Water & Sewerage Corporation ($40m).

Mr Smith, meanwhile, warned that the next administration “cannot lull ourselves to sleep” over the Central Bank’s reserves standing at a record $2.6bn because “most of that is borrowed money” from the

Government’s financings that will have to likely be repaid in foreign currency at some point.

And he voiced misgivings that foreign currency borrowings are moving towards 50 percent of The Bahamas’ total debt. Some $1.571bn, or 91.5 percent, of the net new debt taken on in the 2020-2021 fiscal year involved foreign currency borrowed to help stabilise the external reserves.

The Bahamas’ primary use of foreign currency is to help pay for its huge import bill with the earnings/ flows generated by tourism and foreign direct investment (FDI). Yet Mr Smith expressed concern that an ever-increasing amount of these earnings may now be required to pay debts, and this was against a backdrop where foreign currency inflows had been relatively flat even pre-COVID. The former Central Bank governor added that “one of the more sensitive” issues facing the Government was “whether we continue to have access to credit”. Given The Bahamas’ elevated risk profile, he warned that some institutions may not have any appetite to lend to this nation even at extremely high interest rates and yields.

“We’ve got to sit down with local and international institutions very quickly to find out what that position is, and what rates we would get in a scenario where they begin to peel back lending,” Mr Smith said. He also reiterated that The Bahamas, due to COVID-19’s impact, needed to again make the case that it should qualify for various forms of grant, development and assistance funding.

(Tribune242)

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Channel crossings: Migrant boats could be turned back in new UK move BOATS carrying migrants across the English Channel could be turned back from the UK, if personally approved by Home Secretary Priti Patel.

The government has authorised Border Force officials to use the new tactic - but only in limited circumstances.

However France is strongly against the plan, saying it breaks maritime law and accusing the UK of blackmail.

But Boris Johnson’s spokesman said any plans would be “safe and legal” and would comply with the law.

Rising numbers of migrants have been crossing the English Channel in recent months - and so far this week more than 1,500 people have crossed by boat.

The Channel is one of the most dangerous and busiest shipping lanes in the world. Many migrants come from some of the poorest and most chaotic parts of the world, and many ask to claim asylum once they are picked up by the UK authorities.

Government sources have confirmed to the BBC that a Border Force team has been training for months to begin the operation.

It is understood that the final training may take place within days, subject to the weather - meaning the tactic would then be ready to be used whenever is it practical and safe to do so.

But France says the move flouts international maritime law, which says people at risk of losing their lives at sea must be rescued.

France’s interior minister Gérald Darmanin - who met Ms Patel on Wednesday for talks on the migrant crisis - also accused the UK of financial blackmail.

He was referring to a deal the UK and France struck over money earlier this year, when the UK promised to pay France £54.2m for extra action such as doubling the number of coast patrols. Since then, Ms Patel has warned that Britain could withhold the money, unless more boats are intercepted.

“UK’s commitment must be kept,” said Mr Darmanin. “I clearly said it to my counterpart Priti Patel. The friendship between our two countries deserves better than posturing which undermines the cooperation between our ministries”.

The government’s lawyers say turning boats back would be legal in limited and specific circumstances - although they have not confirmed what these will be.

Because the legal and safety risks are so high, it is also understood that Border Force chiefs have asked Ms Patel to personally support decisions to use the tactic, meaning she would have to be available to take a call from a Border Force vessel if and when they believe the tactic can be

A group of people thought to be migrants are brought in to Dover, Kent, aboard a Border Force vessel.

used safely.

The tactic has never been used before in the English Channel, but it has been in the Mediterranean, said the Immigration Services Union (ISU) which represents borders, immigration and customs staff.

Lucy Moreton from the ISU said she would be “very surprised” if it ends up being used at all - calling it “dead in the water”.

“There are understandably a lot of constraints around it, and you cannot do this with a vessel which is in any way vulnerable.

“But more importantly, you also need the consent of the French to do it. Because as you turn the

vessel back towards France, when it crosses the median line it has to be intercepted and rescued by the French, and it appears the French will simply not engage in this.”

Ms Patel met Mr Darmanin, on Wednesday for talks on the migrant crisis - but the two sides failed to agree any new measures.

More than 12,600 migrants have made the journey across the English Channel so far this year.

Charities urged the Home Office to take a “more humane and responsible approach” towards asylum seekers.

Amnesty International UK has said people have the right to seek

asylum in the UK and “only make dangerous journeys and rely on smugglers because there are no safe alternatives made available to them”.

And the head of the Refugee Council said: “Rather than spending time, resource and immense effort on pushing these very vulnerable people away, this government must give people options for safe routes to stop such perilous journeys in the first place.

“Refugee family reunion is one such safe route that has saved thousands of lives. Resettlement is another. We urge this government to rethink its brutal policy and think about the individual lives at the heart of these desperate journeys.”

Labour also said the tactic risks lives, adding: “That the home secretary is even considering these dangerous proposals shows how badly she has lost control of this situation.”

The Home Office said it continues to evaluate and test a range of safe and legal options to find ways of stopping small boats making the journey.

The prime minister’s spokesman said the same, and that the UK’s activities “comply with international and domestic law”.

And the government added that it needs to use every possible tactic at its disposal to tackle people smuggling. (BBC)

Taliban fighters use whips against Afghan women protesting the all-male interim government TALIBAN fighters used whips and sticks against a group of women protesting in Kabul on Wednesday following the announcement of a hardline, male-only interim government, in the group’s latest crackdown on dissent in Afghanistan.

Videos and images received

by CNN show the women chanting, “Long live the women of Afghanistan.”

Some held placards declaring “No government can deny the presence of women” and “I will sing freedom over and over.” Others held placards with the image of a pregnant police officer who was killed in Ghor province a few days ago. The Taliban told CNN they were not involved in her death, but have subsequently launched an investigation.

The fighters also beat a number of journalists covering the demonstration, according to witnesses.

This is just the latest case of female activists making a bold and public challenge to the Taliban’s rule. Women in hijabs joined protests in Kabul on Tuesday, the largest since the militant group seized power last month. A small group of

Videos and images received show the women chanting, “Long live the women of Afghanistan.”

women demonstrators also took to the streets of the Afghan capital over the weekend to demand equal rights, one of at least three small protests across the country last week.

One woman at Wednesday’s protest said: “We have gathered here to protest the recent announcement of the government where there are

no women representation within this government.”

She said a few of the protesters were “hit with whips and they tell us to go to our homes and recognize and accept the Emirate. Why should we accept the Emirate while no inclusion or rights have been given to us?”

As she spoke, she held a poster saying: “A cabinet without women is a loser, a loser.”

She said a number of journalists who were covering the protest had been detained, and called for their release. “All those men who were here to carry out their duties as journalists were arrested. Why and how long should we put up with this?”

Another woman at the protest said the Taliban had “proved that they cannot change,” adding: “We are asking the international community, especially those who during the last 20 years tried to provide women with their rights, where are those defenders of women rights today?”

The women also said the Taliban had beaten youths watching the protest. One said that a “16-year old who left home to go to school, his school bag on his back, he was taken in and beaten up, he had bruises all over his body, his arms. He escaped but two or three Taliban were running after him.”

The editor of the online news outlet EtilaatRoz, Elyas Nawandish, posted photographs on Twitter

showing images of two of his journalists who had been injured.

He wrote: “Taqi Daryabi and Neamat Naqdi, two reporters for @ Etilaatroz have been severely beaten after being arrested by the Taliban.

The reporters say they were each taken to separate rooms and then beaten by the Taliban. They were taken to hospital for treatment.”

Marcus Yam, a journalist with the Los Angeles Times who was covering the protest, said on Twitter: “While some tried to put their hands on me, there was one fighter that kept interfering and at one point muttered ‘foreigner.’ There were others standing around with their whips ready.”

The protests took place in Dashti-Barchi, an area of Kabul mostly inhabited by people from the minority Shia Hazara ethnic group, a group known to have been targeted by the Taliban in the past.

The Taliban have not commented on Wednesday’s protest.

The latest demonstrations come a day after the Taliban cracked down severely on scores of demonstrators who marched in Kabul on Tuesday.

(CNN)

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Green and amber lists could go in travel rules shake-up THE government is planning to overhaul the travel traffic light system, with changes set to be announced in weeks.

Green and amber categories could be removed and replaced with a new system, the BBC has been told.

A new system would allow vaccinated travellers to go to countries with similarly high levels of vaccination as the UK without the need for quarantine.

Sources say the red category, which is for countries which the government says should not be visited, will remain.

Under current restrictions, red countries should not be visited “except in the most extreme of circumstances” and travellers returning from them must selfisolate for 10 days in a governmentapproved hotel.

The government declined to comment on the plans but said: “Our international travel policy is guided by one overwhelming priority protecting public health.

“The next formal checkpoint review will take place by 1 October 2021.”

It is understood that the government has asked senior travel industry leaders to make proposals for international travel to replace the current traffic light system.

The government devised the travel traffic light system to limit the transmission of Covid-19 from overseas and protect against new variants coming into the country.

One of the key demands from

A new system would allow vaccinated travellers to go to countries with similarly high levels of vaccination as the UK without the need for quarantine.

industry bosses is the removal of Covid testing as a necessity of travel back to the UK, which they say puts customers off booking due to cost.

This would bring the UK in line with much of European Union, which does not mandate Covid tests for vaccinated travellers within the bloc. It is unclear whether this will happen in the UK. Travel industry bosses believe it is crucial that the sector receives a boost of confidence to encourage travellers and holidaymakers to book and travel again.

They say the fear caused by category changes is a huge barrier to customers booking and the sector ultimately moving into recovery.

Sudden changes to the traffic light categories for Portugal and Mexico at the start of the summer saw holidaymakers having to rush home at short notice.

Bosses also point to the “damaging” impact on business when commentators speculate on potential changes to countries moving on and off green, amber and red lists, which then prove to be incorrect when

government decisions are officially released.

The Daily Telegraph first reported that the government was planning to scrap the traffic light system.

The third government review of international travel is due by 1 October, but sources say changes could come as soon as next week.

Travel industry leaders want changes to happen as soon as possible, as the furlough scheme is due to end on 30 September and thousands of travel sector workers are still on the wage support scheme.

A relaxation in travel rules, they believe, would lead to a bookings surge, which may protect the jobs of those currently on furlough.

One industry source said: “Removing PCR testing for vaccinated passengers is essential.

We have to align ourselves with what the rest of Europe are doing and stop being such an outlier.

They added that the sector now faces a “perfect storm”: “This summer should have been the big reopening of travel - like has happened domestically - but it wasn’t because of the insistence on hugely complex and expensive tests.”

Yesterday, the chief executive of British Airways, Sean Doyle, demanded that the Covid testing and quarantine system is changed, saying it is “not fit for purpose and must be simplified”.

He added: “We had the traffic light system over the summer. There was some progress made, but I think it’s not fit for purpose. It needs to be simplified and adapted in the same way that we see in Europe and in the US. Industry leaders say they are aware any policy changes will not happen until proposals are signed off by the Chief Scientific Officer and the Health Secretary.

A government spokesperson said: “Decisions on our traffic light system are kept under regular review and are informed by the latest risk assessment from the Joint Biosecurity Centre and wider public health factors.” (BBC)

Canada federal election: Party leaders spar in first national debate CANADIAN federal party leaders clashed over vaccines, climate policy and the economy in the first national TV debate of this general election campaign.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called a snap election in August, launching a 35-day sprint to the ballot box.

He headed into the Frenchlanguage debate tied with Conservative leader Erin O’Toole in national opinion polls.

The debate comes at a pivotal moment with two weeks left before Canadians cast their ballots.

On stage with Mr Trudeau, the Liberal Party leader, and Mr O’Toole were Bloc Quebecois leader YvesFrançois Blanchet, NDP leader Jagmeet Singh, and Green Party leader Annamie Paul.

Mr Trudeau was in the hot seat early on, asked by the debate

moderator whether he would commit to serving a full four-year term if he again won a minority government.

He dodged the question.

The Liberal leader has struggled to justify why he is sending voters to the polls two years ahead of schedule during a fourth pandemic wave.

Mr Trudeau has said Canadians deserve to have a say on pandemic recovery - but other party leaders took repeated jabs at the prime minister, accusing him of calling an unnecessary election in the hopes of securing a majority.

For his part, Mr Trudeau took every opportunity to target Mr O’Toole and his centre-right Conservatives on topics where the Liberal campaign sees potential vulnerability - on healthcare, climate change, and childcare.

“We are going to create 250,000 day care places across the country

Conservative leader Erin O’Toole (L) and Prime Minister and Liberal leader Justin Trudeau took part in the debate.

and Mr O’Toole wants to scrap all of that,” Mr Trudeau said at one point. Mr O’Toole favours offering childcare tax credits to parents.

The Conservatives, the main opposition party, have been rising in the polls and have a shot at winning the 20 September election.

On Wednesday, exchanges on climate change also created some

sparks, with Mr Trudeau’s opponents saying he has not done enough to reduce greenhouse gases during his six years in office.

Mr Trudeau defended his climate plan as the most “ambitious”, calling those of his rivals “wishful thinking”.

Polls have indicated climate is a top issue with voters following a summer of deadly heat waves and wildfires

and drought. But it’s a topic that has yet to dominate on the campaign trail, where parties have focused more on issues like the cost of living, the pandemic, and economic recovery.

The candidates return on Thursday for the national English-language debate, usually the most widely watched political sparring match on the campaign calendar. (BBC)

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Animals are ‘shape shifting’ in response to climate change SOME warm-blooded animals are experiencing shifts in their body shapes, likely as a response to the pressures of climate change, according to a new review of existing research.

Animals are getting larger beaks, legs and ears that allow them to better regulate their body temperatures as the planet gets hotter, with birds particularly affected, said Sara Ryding, a researcher at Deakin University in Australia and one of the authors of the research that published on Tuesday in the journal Trends in Ecology & Evolution.

The biggest shifts in appendage size in the more than 30 animals they looked at in the review were among some Australian parrot species, which saw their beak size increase by 4% to 10% on average since 1871.

“It means animals are evolving, but it does not necessarily mean that they are coping with climate change.

We can see that some species have increased in appendage size so far, but we don’t know if they will be

able to keep up as the climate crisis worsens,” Ryding said via email.

“We also don’t know whether these shape-shifts actually aid in survival (and therefore are beneficial) or not. This phenomenon of shape-shifting shouldn’t be seen as a positive, but rather it is alarming that climate change is pushing animals to evolve like this, under such a relatively short timeframe.”

She said that the changes were subtle and unlikely to be immediately noticeable but could be “functionally important.”

While climate warming was a “compelling argument” as the driving force behind these changes in shape, the study said that it was difficult to “establish causality with confidence” given the multifaceted effects climate change has on the environment.

SMALLER BODIES, BIGGER APPENDAGES Within an animal species, individuals in warmer climates have larger

A red-rumped parrot, one of the bird species that has seen its bill size increase.

appendages, such as wings and beaks -- a pattern known as Allen’s rule, with the greater surface area allowing the animals to control their temperature more easily, the study noted.

At the same time, body sizes tend to shrink, since smaller bodies hold onto less heat.

In the United States, a recent study of 70,716 migratory birds representing 52 species showed that they have been getting smaller over the past four decades, and their

wingspan wider. The birds all died when hitting high-rise buildings in Chicago during migration and were collected by the city’s Field Museum.

“Both of our studies look at how animals respond to climate change by altering their surface area to volume ratio,” explained Ryding.

While most research on morphological change over time has focused on birds, the paper noted that shrews and bats have increased their relative ear, tail, leg and wing sizes.

It said that more research on different species and in different ecosystems was needed to determine how wide the phenomenon was and could help predict which species might shape-shift in the future.

“Previous studies have shown cases where shape-shifting is happening, but these have focused on individual species or groups.

Our review paper combines all of these to show how widespread this phenomenon seems to be,” Ryding said. (CNN)

Climate change: Vulnerable nations call for ‘emergency pact’ THE countries most vulnerable to climate change are calling for an “emergency pact” to tackle rising temperatures.

The group wants all countries to agree radical steps to avoid “climate catastrophe” at the upcoming COP26 meeting in Glasgow.

Green campaigners are urging a postponement of the gathering, citing problems with vaccines for delegates.

The Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF) says the event is critical and cannot wait.

Representing some 1.2 billion people, the CVF consists of countries in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Latin America and the Pacific.

The group has been key in pushing the rest of the world to accept the idea of keeping the rise in global temperatures to under 1.5C this century.

This was incorporated into the Paris agreement in 2015.

Recent research from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change suggests that the threshold will be passed in little over a decade at current rates of carbon emissions.

In less than two months, global leaders will gather in Glasgow for COP26, the most critical meeting on climate change since Paris.

Ahead of the Glasgow meeting,

The group wants all countries to agree radical steps to avoid “climate catastrophe” at the upcoming COP26 meeting in Glasgow.

the CVF has issued a manifesto for what the conference must deliver to keep the planet safe and protect the most vulnerable.

Environmental groups have suggested postponing the meeting, on the grounds that vaccine distribution is inequitable and that delegates from poorer countries face huge bills for quarantine hotels when they arrive in the UK. However, the CVF member states

insist the meeting must go ahead in person, and are calling for support and “facilitated access” to ensure inclusive participation.

The UK government has responded to these calls by agreeing to pay the quarantine hotel expenses of any delegate, observer or media from a developing country.

The vulnerable group says that progress on climate change has stalled and COP26 should move

forward with what it terms a “climate emergency pact”.

This would see every country put forward a new climate plan every year between now and 2025.

At present, signatories of the Paris agreement are only obliged to put forward new plans every five years.

The vulnerable nations say that richer countries must fulfil their obligations to deliver $100bn in climate finance per year over the

2020-24 period.

The CVF nations want this money to be split 50-50 between cutting carbon and helping countries adapt to the threat posed by rising temperatures.

The countries also want the UK to “take full responsibility” for this aspect of the negotiations, saying it is vital to restore confidence in the Paris pact.

Among the other areas that the most vulnerable nations want to see progress on is the question of debtfor-climate swaps.

Many of the world’s poorest countries have large debt burdens, and these have been exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic which has stretched finances even further.

In a debt-for-climate swap, a country can reduce what it owes to international creditors by directing the debt service payments to fund renewable energy or greater protection for nature.

One such restructuring was recently announced by Belize where the debt money will now go to support marine conservation projects instead.

“Vulnerable countries have unique needs - and publicprivate collaboration will be key to addressing them,” said Nigel Topping, who’s the UK’s high-level climate action champion for COP26.

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TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS ALDERAY VANESSA GARDINER Boddle Way, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

VACANCIES IP/VAS ENGINEER PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF THE JOB:

The IP/VAS Engineer will be responsible for the real-time management of all VAS, HSPA/ LTE Core (Mobile packet core), Broadband IP based networks. They will assist in the design and implementation of all IP Core, Mobile Packet Core and Charging System Networks. They will also manage and maintain Policy and Charging Infrastructure. They will provide first-line identification and resolution of faults, and ensure that all required documentation is maintained in a timely basis.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR THE JOB • 5-7 years’ experience in VAS and IP based network design, implementation and administration • CCNA, CCNP certification and Solid hands on experience with Cisco devices • In-depth knowledge of switching, routing, technologies, DNS, Mobile data LTE, WCDMA, GSM • In-depth knowledge of Ericsson Charging System, CCN, SDP, AIR. • In-depth knowledge and experience with UNIX and/or Linux systems.

• Design, implementation and operational knowledge of network security (VPN, firewall management, intrusion detection) • Knowledge of ISP/Service provider IP configurations • Minimum of a Bachelors Degree in Computer Sciences.

DEADLINE: Positions open to all qualified Turks and Caicos nationals. Interested applicants can forward their resumes to hrtci@digicelgroup.com and the Immigration board. The closing date for applications is September 10, 2021. Salary range from 60,000.00 – 69,000.00

THREE (3) OSP FIBRE ENGINEER PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF THE JOB: The OSP Fibre Engineer is responsible for the engineering, construction, maintenance, installation, and commissioning of the company’s fibre optic network and related services. This Position requires strong communication and organizational skills, ability to multi-task, problem solve and the ability to work well with a team as well as independently. FTTH Telecommunication industry experience is a plus.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR JOB: • A first degree (ASc., BSc.) or an equivalent qualification in Electrical, Electronics or Engineering • 3-5 years of experience with OSP underground and aerial telecommunication engineering • Ability to work independently, in a team environment, and work on multiple projects simultaneously • Experience in both buried, direct buried and overhead cabling methods • Working Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is considered a plus • Advanced knowledge of the planning, design and engineering of OSP fibre optic networks.

• Knowledge of the standards, materials, techniques and equipment used in the installation, maintenance, and repair of OSP fiber optic facilities • Possess a valid driver’s license and meet the company’s insurance carrier’s criteria for coverage under the company’s insurance policy • Ability to drive manual transmission vehicle DEADLINE: Positions open to all qualified Turks and Caicos nationals. Interested applicants can forward their resumes to https://careers.digicelgroup.com The closing date for applications is September 10, 2021. Salary range from 45,000.00 – 50,000.00

FTTH TECHNICAL LEAD PRIMARY OBJECTIVES OF THE JOB: • Manage and Coordinate the overall activities of the Network Switching, IP, Mobile Packet core, Transmission, RF and Cable HFC, FTTH network ensuring a high quality of service.

• Manage communication and support the Hub and Technical support centre functional areas.

• Oversee budget & spend for the various nodes & operation of above responsibilities PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/ QUALIFICATIONS: • MBA, BSc. Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Science or similar • 5-10 yrs experience in the Telecommunication Industry • 2 years experience in Management role DEADLINE: Positions open to all qualified Turks and Caicos nationals. Interested applicants can forward their resumes to https://careers.digicelgroup.com The closing date for applications is September 10, 2021. salary range from 65,000 – 70,000

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

DEDRICK HANDFIELD

Bootle Creek, North Caicos Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and door frames. Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 342-4040

26592

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

DBA CAICOS CYCLERY

THE CONCH SHACK

MECHANIC

SERVER

CONTACT: 331-3937

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board

SALT MILLS PLAZA, PROVIDENCIALES

Applicant duties are fixing and repairing cyclery etc. Salary: $8.00 Hr. 8hrs per day, 5 days per week

CONTACT: 4316890

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 26570

26594

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

Serving food and drinks to customers.

Salary: $7 hourly

CONTACT: 946-8877

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

26600

PALM VENTURES LTD requires a

LABOURER

SOME DUTIES MAY INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO: • Cleaning and preparing construction sites • Loading and unloading materials and equipment • Building and taking down scaffolding and temporary structures • Digging trenches, compacting earth and backfilling holes • Performs other labour-intensive duties as directed by Contractor Salary $1,200.00 per month PLEASE SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO PALM VENTURES LTD, 16 SHEARWATER CLOSE, LEEWARD ESTATES, OR BY EMAIL TO JEFF@ TCIWAY.TC AND COPIED TO THE LABOUR DEPARTMENT. THIS POSITION IS HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER. 26605

D’S CATERING Shoe Club, Long Bay Is seeking to employ a

COOK

Setting up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment.

Preparing ingredients to use in cooking chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc. Cooking food in various utensils or grillers. Salary: $9 hourly

CONTACT: 245-9063

Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board

26575

FINAL PREPARATION STRIKE South Dock

AUTO BODY REPAIR TECHNICIAN

Duties includes spraying of vehicles, body repair to vehicles, dents removal. Hours of work is 9-5 @ $8.00 per hour CONTACT: 2449497 INTERESTED PERSONS SEND RESUME TO FPS@GMAIL.COM

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 26624

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Science & Technology

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How to build a stronger brain, according to Dr. Sanjay Gupta’s book ‘Keep Sharp’ SOME forgetfulness -like occasionally forgetting to pay a bill or recall a word -- can be expected at any age. But cognitive decline -- such as consistently struggling to remember monthly bills or stay focused in conversations -- is not a natural part of getting older, according to the National Institute on Aging.

The truth is, your mind, like your physical body, is always capable of change for better or for worse. And the degree and nature of that change has less to do with age and more to do with action.

It’s well known that if you work out consistently, you can enhance your body’s performance. For instance, with the right training program, you can improve how fast you run a mile or increase the amount of weight you can lift.

However, if you do not exercise and spend hours sitting each day, it will lead to associated negative health implications such as higher risk of stroke, studies have shown.

What many people do not realise is that, just like your body, the performance of your mind improves with proper and consistent training.

Likewise, when not given enough stimulus, your brain becomes less capable of reaching optimal levels and more susceptible to decline.

You have the power to train your mind for enhanced sharpness and help safeguard it from degeneration in the future. Read on for five science-proven strategies you can start using today to build a stronger brain that will serve you well into your golden years.

These strategies are based on the “five pillars for brain health,” as outlined in CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta’s book “Keep Sharp: Build a Better Brain at Any Age.” MOVE YOUR BODY When it comes to training your brain, your body is an essential part of the

starting a new hobby or reading a nonfiction book that’s outside your scope of expertise. You might also want to try online brain games that involve speed training. Unlike puzzles that only help with working memory, speed-processing games have been shown to reduce your risk of developing dementia.

In his book CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr Sanjay Gupta outlined five pillars for brain health.

formula.

And exercise is the single most important thing anyone can do to improve brain function and resiliency to disease, according to Gupta.

WHY IS EXERCISE SO IMPORTANT FOR YOUR BRAIN? In his book, Gupta pointed to the control of blood sugar and reduction of inflammation: “Using sugar to fuel your muscles instead of sitting idle in your blood helps prevent dramatic glucose and insulin fluctuations ... that increase the risk for dementia. Exercise also helps lower inflammation and that is critical in preventing dementia.”

Beyond that, physical exercise has many other science-backed, brain-health benefits, like releasing mood-boosting brain chemicals and decreasing stress hormone production. Exercise also stimulates the release of growth factors involved in the healthy function and production of all cells, including brain cells.

This doesn’t mean you have to become an ultra marathoner or power lifter to reap the benefits, though. Ideally, you want to meet

the World Health Organization’s recommendation of 150 minutes per week, but just a few minutes of exercise per day will boost brain health as well as your overall wellness. In fact, a recent study found that just 11 minutes of exercise per day can increase your life span.

STRETCH YOUR MIND The adage “use it or lose it” applies to both your body and brain.

Keeping your brain sharp means keeping it actively engaged. In his book, Gupta points to a French study of nearly half a million people, showing that those who retired at age 65 had a 15% lower risk of developing dementia than those who retired five years earlier.

Research also reinforces that the quality of brain engagement matters for building brain resiliency over the long term. That means taking it a step further than the mere recall demands of a crossword puzzle and engaging in activities that require reasoning, problem-solving and acquiring new knowledge.

If you have always wanted to learn another language, this is a great impetus. Consider trying something new with an online cooking class,

REST YOUR BODY AND BRAIN Sleep is not just a time of rest but an essential restoration process that impacts all systems of the body. This is especially true for the brain, which relies on quality deep sleep nightly for memory consolidation.

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 1 in 3 Americans don’t get the recommended seven or more hours of sleep per night. The good news is that getting the regular daily exercise recommended above for better brain health will help you sleep better.

Because deep breathing helps you tap your parasympathetic “restand-restore” aspect of your nervous system, you can leverage your breathing to help you sleep.

Another important aspect of resting your brain is to give it regular breaks from stress. This is vital for brain health as a high level of the stress hormone cortisol is linked to brain inflammation, cognitive decline and increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Thankfully, exercise has been shown to be an effective stress reliever. Other research-backed stress-relieving activities include meditation, deep breathing and mind-body practices like yoga and tai chi.

FUEL YOUR BRAIN There is no denying that the food and beverages we consume can have positive or negative health implications. As such, consuming certain foods and limiting others can help promote brain health and

prevent decline. The Mediterranean diet, for example, may limit your risk for dementia, a May study published in Neurology found. This way of eating limits processed foods and red meats in favor of fresh fruits and vegetables, nuts and seeds, whole grains, and extra-virgin olive oil.

That said, due to challenges conducting nutrition studies, enough valid research does not yet exist showing a clear and direct correlation between a particular style of diet and better brain health. Consequently, in his book, Gupta does not point to any one diet plan as better than another but instead gives general nutrition advice based on current science, which he outlines using the acronym SHARP: S: Slash sugar, H: Hydrate smartly, A: Add omega-3s from natural sources, R: Reduce portions, P: Plan meals ahead.

CONNECT WITH OTHERS Over the years, numerous studies have shown that strong social relationships contribute to healthier and happier lives.

But, when it comes to brain health, recent research has shown those relationships also enhance neuroplasticity, the brain’s ability to change, enhance and preserve its cognitive abilities.

Human beings are social animals, so it is not surprising that relationships play a role in brain health. It’s important to actively cultivate existing relationships through regular communication and foster new relationships by taking part in new activities. You can double your brain-boosting benefits by socializing in an exercise class or joining a book club or hobby group.

You should feel empowered to take control of your brain health, starting today. Taking proactive steps to enhance your brain’s health and performance will serve you for many years to come. (CNN)

Having COVID-19 and vaccine may give some ‘superhuman immunity’: study SOME people have “superhuman immunity” to fight off COVID-19 if they’ve previously had the virus and received two vaccine doses, new studies shows.

Researchers say people who have had “hybrid” exposure to COVID-19 — including infection and then full vaccination — have mounted a powerful immune response to the virus and are likely able to fight off most of the variants.

A Rockefeller University study

published last month found that antibodies in people who had hybrid exposure were very high and could neutralize six variants, including Delta.

“Those people have amazing responses to the vaccine,” Rockefeller University virologist Theodora Hatziioannou, who helped lead the study, told NPR. “After natural infections, the antibodies seem to evolve and become not only more potent but

also broader. They become more resistant to mutations within the [virus].”

Hatziioannou said it wasn’t clear if every person who had COVID-19 and was also vaccinated would have such a strong immune response.

The Rockefeller study included data on 14 patients.

“With every single one of the patients we studied, we saw the same thing,” Hatziioannou said.

The virologist said it had yet to be determined if people who receive a booster COVID-19 shot could develop the same immune response as those with hybrid exposure.

“I’m pretty certain that a third shot will help a person’s antibodies evolve even further, and perhaps they will acquire some breadth [or flexibility], but whether they will ever manage to get the breadth that you see following natural infection, that’s unclear,” she said.

University of Pennsylvania immunologist John Wherry told NPR that their own research, published online last month, has shown that people who have been fully vaccinated are also developing flexible antibodies.

“In our research, we already see some of this antibody evolution happening in people who are just vaccinated although it probably happens faster in people who have been infected,” he said. (NYPost)

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BETTY COX

Granny Hill, Providenciales 342-0809

Shore Club Road, Providenciales. 346-4202

DOMESTIC WORKER

DOMESTIC WORKER

Sweep the house. Mop the floor. Clean the bathroom and bedroom.

Clean the doors and windows. Clean the ceiling and walls. Empty waste baskets. Wash and iron. Salary starts at $6.25 per hour.

Sweep the house. Mop the floor. Clean the bathroom and bedroom.

Clean the doors and windows. Clean the ceiling and walls. Empty waste baskets. Wash and iron. Salary starts at $6.25 per hour

RENEWAL, BELONGER WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PREFERENCE.

RENEWAL, BELONGER WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PREFERENCE.

26551

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26550

WARD’S CONSULTANCY

CLAYVANNA VARIETY STORE

School road, Five Cays 649-244-1546

CLEANER

Clean the store every morning, upheld safe and clean working environment, loading and unloading of goods, pick, pack, receive and restock products and able to work without supervision.

Salary: 6.25 per hour RENEWAL, THIS POSITION IS HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER. BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGE TO APPLY. 26549

ACTING ON BEHALF OF OUR CLIENT JOHN THOMAS WOOD

Repairs and maintains walls, bathroom showers,etc.

LABOURER $6.25 P/H

COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION

43A Rocky Road, Blue Hills Providenciales Tel: 941-4575

Keep of the surrounding of the property

MOLD LABOUR $7.00PH

STEEL UNLIMITED

Dry in building before hanging dry wall and installing cellings.

Mary Jane, Blue Hills, Tel: 341-4502

MASON - $8.00 P/H

Belonger are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the labour board. These position is currently held by work permit holder.

26546

ISLAND HOUSE LVM LTD

KYLY EWING

Is looking for experienced professional candidates to fill the following positions:

HEAD BUTLER X 1 RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES ARE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: • Schedule all Personal Butler rosters and assist with training our Personal Butler • Liaise with other departments that require access to the Villa for operational purposes.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the Villas inroom facilities, services, and technology.

• Plan and or organized a variety of parties and events as per guest requirements and requests.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 5 yrs. experience at a similar level at a 5 star Villa property or full-service hotel.

• 8 to 10 yrs. experience in F&B Service preferred.

• A proven record in the ability to achieve budgeted financial and operating results.

• Good English communication skills along with strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities are a must.

• Experience with Microsoft Office.

• Must be able to drive • The ability to work extended hours including nights, weekends, and holidays is a must.

Pay rate $10.00 per hour

Property Manager x 1 RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES ARE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: • Preparing and managing budgets.

• Attracting new guests through advertising, property viewings, and encouraging referrals.

• Addressing guests and staff complaints and inspecting vacated units.

• Contracting and supervising repairs and maintenance work.

• Collecting misc. payment, dealing with late payments, and handling operating expenses.

• Maintaining records of income, expenses, signed agreement, complaints, maintenance, etc.

• Preparing reports on the financial performance

#53, P. O. Box 68, Blue Mountain, tel: 231-0337

SOUTH SCHOOL LANE, GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

of properties.

QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor’s Degree in real estate, property management, business administration or a related field preferred.

• Experience as a property manager or in a similar management role.

• Understanding of marketing and accounting principles.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Reference check must be in alignment with standards of IHLVM • Must be able to drive • The ability to work extended hours including nights, weekends, and holidays is a must.

Pay rate $1650 monthly

HAIR BRAIDER

Braiding clients hair. Salary: $6.25 hourly CONTACT: 331-5959

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 26462

JEAN EDY ROUSSEAUX

EXECUTIVE HOUSEKEEPER X1 Responsibilities and duties but not limited to: • Supervises all housekeeping employees, engages recruitment • Delegates assignments accordingly.

• Prepare Annual Housekeeping Budget.

• Maintain stock of guest supplies, cleaning supplies, linen, and uniform.

• Organize on-the job training and evaluate its effectiveness.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A proven record in the ability to achieve budgeted financial and operating results.

• Strong leadership, management skills and superb customer service skills.

• Experience in Purchasing, Accounting, and inventory management.

• At least a minimum of, 3 – 5 yrs. experience in a similar level at a 5-star Villa property or fullservice resort • 8 to 10 years of experience of which at least 2 to 3 years in a similar role. Strong • Good English communication skills along with problem-solving abilities is a must Pay rate $10.00 per hour.

CONTACT: 241-3886

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 26536

P&D

Acting on behalf of

Sweep the house. Mop the floor. Clean the bathroom and bedroom.

Clean the doors and windows. Clean the ceiling and walls. Empty waste baskets. Wash and iron. Salary starts at $6.25 per hour RENEWAL, BELONGER WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PREFERENCE.

26548

NEVILLE ADAMS Palm Grove, Grand Turk 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: $8 hourly

CONTACT: 232-0933

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 26475

LOOKING FOR A

SMALL RELIABLE CONTRACTOR

CALL "BOULEMA BUILDERS" FOR ALL YOUR CONTRACTING NEEDS.

TEL: 649-231-4210

26518

NEW STYLE BEAUTY SALON AND BOUTIQUE

FAUSTIN COMPERE

Behind Ball Park, Kew Town Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

MASSAGE THERAPIST

Venetian Rd., Chandal Dr. 241-1421

- $6.25 hourly (Renewal) Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework.

INVENTORY CLERK

Perform therapeutic massages of soft tissues and joints. Massage and knead muscles and soft tissues of the body to provide treatment for medical conditions, injuries, or wellness maintenance.

Salary: $8 hourly

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD 26507

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 26531

B&E VARIETY STORE

- $6.50 hourly Keeping inventory of items in the store.

26553

DOMESTIC WORKER

NANNY

Ensuring a safe environment, preparing and giving meals, bathing and dressing children, administering medicine, doing housework, and disciplining children when necessary. Salary: $6.25 hourly

Kew Town 345-8385

The deadline for submission of applications is September 3rd, 2021 These positions are for work permits holders but interested TCI belongers are encouraged to drop off their resume to Care Professional Consultancy located in Sam’s Harvey Bldg. Unit # 9 Downtown, Providenciales; or email Care@tciway.tc Only persons selected for an interview will be contacted.

New Subdivision, Five Cays Is seeking to employ a

NORMA FORBES

Middle Caicos. 241-3564

CONTACT: 331-8154

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BE PREPARED FOR HURRICANE SEASON FOR SALE AT TC GAS LTD

“Briggs and Stratton 7.5 KW Propane Generator (Includes switch)

ONLY $4,500.00

Does Not Include Tank

TILEMAN

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

Salary: $10 Hr

CONTACT: 2462555

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board

26591

CONSTRUCTION DIGITAL

#9 FREDDY YARD, THE BIGHT. Is seeking to employ a

CONSTRUCTION LABOURER

CNX AUTO DEALER

Evangelic Yard, Blue Hills

$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.

Set up equipment, run lines for power tools, erect scaffolding, layout tools, mixing concrete, hand tools to workers, and cleaning work site. Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 348-6771

CONTACT: 242-8583

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 26563

104 Ports of Calls, Grace Bay, Providenciales, TCI (649) 241-5254

TWO FRAME MAKERS RATE OF PAY: $10.00 PER HOUR

DUTIES INCLUDES: Framing pictures for Resident and Commercial businesses, repairing, designing, making new frames, maintenance and receiving orders.

THIS APPLICATION IS FOR A FIRST-TIME WORK PERMIT. BELONGERS WITH THE QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AT THE LABOUR DEPARTMENT, PROVIDENCIALES, OR GRAND TURK, TCI

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

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: $8 Hr

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 26602

MASON

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. Work permit renew 26593

339-3585 OR 941-3585

Chuck Apt, Venetian Road

Airport Rd, Major Hill, North Caicos

CONTACT: 2316966

IF INTERESTED, CONTACT T.C. GAS

CROSLEY BAIN

CHARLIE'S CONSTRUCTION

CLASSIFIEDS 23 CHOICE GIFT FRAMING AND VARIETY STORE

CHINSON RESTAURANT GROUP

JOB OPPORTUNITIES KITCHEN HELPERS/CLEANER • General cleaning of the kitchen and pastry room • Assist with prep work and washing utensils • Willing to work weekends and long hours Salary $6.50 per hour Renewal

CASHIER/HOSTESS

BCQS LIMITED

SENIOR QUANTITY SURVEYOR THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT MUST POSSESS

• Must be able to work long hours and remain calm under pressure • Clean police record • Ability to multi-task is essential • Must be very honest • Enjoy providing excellent customer service • English plus fluency in at least one other language – Spanish • Salary $6.50 per hour plus tips Renewal

COOKS

• Must be able to obtain sanitation certificate • Must be experienced in the production of Oriental cuisines • Must be able to prepare Caribbean Cuisines • Willing to work long hours and weekends Salary $8.00 per hour Renewal

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or RICS-recognised qualification.

• Ten years post qualification work experience.

• Computer literate with experience in Word, Excel, MS Project & BQ system software

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE AND CANDIDATES SHOULD HAVE EXPERIENCE IN:

LABOURER

• Pre and post contract Quantity Surveying duties • Market appraisals • Feasibility studies

An annual salary of $36,000.00 plus performance Related commission is offered for this position.

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

Salary: $6.25 per hour Renewal

The suitable candidate should be able to work under his own initiative and be able to see through projects from concept to completion.

BAKER

• Measure and mix raw ingredients, bake and decorate items, and ensure that all raw and finished goods adhere to quality and food safety standards.

Salary: $24k per year Renewal

This position is available immediately and closing date for application is 10th September 2021.

Qualified Turks & Caicos Islanders preferred.

Please apply in writing with full resume no later than September 17, 2021

Apply in writing to BCQS Limited, P. O. Box 158, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands or fax to 946-4670.

Contact Simon Taylor on email: staylor@bcqs.com 26560

THE MANAGING DIRECTOR CHINSON RESTAURANT & PASTRIES P.O.BOX 293, #14 SAVANNAH ROAD LEEWARD HIGHWAY, PROVIDENCIALES

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Acting on behalf of

WIDLIN GORDON CALIXTE

Kew town, cox Drive # 70

MASON $ 400 WEEKLY (RENEWAL)

(Renewal) Mixes mortar; lays bricks and stones and/or concrete sidewalks.

Blue Hills #80 342-5965

Mixes mortar; lays bricks and stones and/or concrete.

GUERLINE GUERRIER

LEEWARD HIGHWAY #6 3478975

DOMESTIC WORKER

290 WEEKLY (RENEWAL) Cleaning the house, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework.

ROSAM'S CONSTRUCTION 342- 2511

AROLD ROMELUS

MASON $500 WEEKLY

Five Cays GRANNY HILLS 70 346-1550

BABYSITTER &290 WEEKLY

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

TINY'S RESTAURANT

LEEWARD HIGHWAY (old Ms.monies) 346-3053

DOREEN'S PLACE

CHEF $400 WEEKLY

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

Cooking food in various utensils or grillers.

GEORGETTE MISSICK

GUERDA TAYLOR–PIERRE

GARDENER

DOMESTIC WORKER

22 Hill Drive, South Dock Is seeking to employ a

Soil cultivation, digging, and forking, mulching, watering, raking, weeding, edging, pruning, seed sowing, bed preparation and planting. Salary: $8 hourly

CONTACT: 346-7857 OR GCMISSICK@GMAIL.COM

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 26580

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Kew Town

Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework.

Salary: $6.25 Hr

PHONE: 3444837

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board

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BLUE HILLS, ON THE BEACH 232-5964

KITCHEN HELPER $300 WEEKLY Preparing the workstation.

Cleaning kitchen.

Renewal Belongers only apply

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H2O LIFE STYLE RESORT Long Bay Beach Dr, Long Bay

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 Hr

CONTACT: 232-4262

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board

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GABRIEL MILIEN

#6 AIRCOOL BUILDING, INDUSTRIAL DRIVE Is seeking to employ a

Millennium Highway, Blue Hills. 649-343-1115

FINISH CARPENTER

responsible for constructing, installing, and repairing fixtures and structures made from wood and other materials. Utilize saws, drills, and sanders to repair and erect structures.

Salary: $6.50 hourly

Trimming wooden structures and ornaments and complete final details.

Installing windows and doors, finishing rough edges, and making adjustments. Salary: $7 Hourly

CONTACT: 241-1019

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board

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CARPENTER

PLUMBER

Locate and mark the position of pipe installations, connections, passage holes, and fixtures in structures. Measure, cut, thread, must be able to use pipe cutters, pipe-threading machines, and pipebending machines.

Salary: $6.50 hourly BELONGER WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PREFERENCE.

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CHINSON RESTAURANT & PASTRIES #17 SAVANNAH ROAD, LEEWARD HIGHWAY, PROVIDENCIALES, TCI

ASSISTANT RESTAURANT MANAGER • • • • • • • • •

Must have at least 10 years experience in full service restaurant Must have working knowledge of Micros or equivalent POS systems Assist with inventory management and cost control Willing to work long hours and weekends Assist general manager in the training and supervision of line staff Possess valid drivers license Multi-lingual would be an asset Salary commensurate with experience This position is for work permit renewal

ACCOUNTING SUPERVISOR BCQS LIMITED Seeks

A CHARTERED SURVEYOR THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT MUST POSSESS

- - - -

Associate Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors or equivalent.

BSc in Urban Estate Management of RICS-recognised qualification.

Five years post qualification work experience.

Computer literate with experience in Word, Excel, MS Project & Quickbooks.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE AND CANDIDATE SHOULD HAVE EXPERIENCE IN:

- Market appraisals and secured lending valuations.

- Development feasibility studies.

- Facilities and Asset portfolio Management.

An annual salary of $42,000.00 plus performance related commission is offered for this position.

RESPONSIBLITIES: • Record day to day financial transactions and complete the posting process • Verify that the transactions are recorded in the correct ledgers • Bring the ledgers to trail balance stage • Perform partial checks of positing process • Complete statutory returns • Enter data, maintain accurate records and prepare internal Management Accounts • Process Accounts Payable/ Receivable and payroll on a timely basis • Other duties as assigned by the General Qualification: • Must have at least 5 years experience in related field • Must have working knowledge of Micros or equivalent POS systems, QuickBooks etc.

• Possess excellent English verbal and written communication skills • Willing to work long hours and weekends • Possess valid drivers license • Multi-lingual would be an asset • Salary commensurate with experience This position is for work permit renewal Belongers are encouraged to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department

The suitable candidate will be able to work under his own initiative and be able to see through projects from concept to completion.

PLEAS APPLY IN WRITING WITH FULL RESUME NO LATER THAN SEPTEMBER 17TH, 2021

This position is available immediately and closing date for application is 10th September 2021.

THE GENERAL MANAGER CHINSON RESTAURANT & PASTRIES P.O. BOX 293, 17 SAVANNAH RD. LEEWARD HIGHWAY, PROVIDENCIALES

This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder.

Qualified Turks And Caicos Islanders Preferred.

APPLY IN WRITING TO BCQS LIMITED, P. O. BOX 158, PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS OR FAX TO 946-7184.

CONTACT SIMON TAYLOR ON EMAIL: STAYLOR@BCQS.COM

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CORPORATE FINANCE MANAGER (CFM) REPORTING TO: CEO LOCATION: INVEST TCI OFFICES - PROVIDENCIALES

JOB SUMMARY: The Corporate Finance Manager (CFM) is a key member of the Agency team with primary responsibility for ensuring Invest Turks and Caicos has strong internal financial control structure, along with ensuring proper financial reporting, account reconciliation and budgeting.

The CFM works closely with the Manager-Corporate Services to ensure effective internal operations are maintained.

The CFM’s secondary role will be to support the efforts of the Senior VP – Investor Services in attracting new investment to the country by conducting financial due diligence on investment projects, developing and maintaining a financial assessment model for Investor Services Executives and providing advice and support to the team and business clients related to the MicroSmall Enterprises (MSME) Program.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Financial accounting and reporting 1. Ensures that financial accounting systems, including systems for day to day transactions (general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll) cash flow forecasting and management, credit control, and petty cash are accurately and efficiently maintained.

Systems should be maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and/or IFRS. 2.

Ensures that supporting information for all financial transactions is documented, accurately and properly filed and compliant with all financial provisions of the relevant ordinances and statutory requirements.

3. Ensure costs and revenue are recorded and reported accurately, timely, and completely in accordance with financial assertions; 4. Ensure that costs and revenue are incurred and managed in accordance with the terms of the approved budget; 5. Ensure that Invest Turks and Caicos complies with all financial provisions of the relevant ordinances and statutory requirements particularly the Public Procurement Ordinance and the Public Finance Management Ordinance.

6. Ensure records, transactions, events, activities and other performance indicators accurately, timely and completely in accordance with performance measure assertions, if any.

7. Ensures the reconciliation of bank and investment accounts monthly, including monthly supplier reconciliations, review of overdue accounts receivables, updating the accrual and prepayment schedules and calculation and recording of depreciation expense.

8. Ensure that monthly and quarterly financial reports for management, the Board and TCIG are accurately and timely prepared in accordance with applicable standards.

9. Make recommendations to the management and the Board on potential areas to reduce expenditure or increase revenue where over

run or short falls are noted, respectively.

10. Ensures the completion and maintenance of the Fixed Assets Register.

2. Budget Preparation 1. Collaborate with the CSM to support the preparation of the annual budget using a “Zero Based Budget” approach, in consultation with the CEO, Board of Directors and Invest TCI team.

2. Ensure alignment of the KPI’s with available resources 3. Project Analysis 1. Develop, implement and maintain system for conducting proper financial due diligence on domestic and foreign investors.

2. Develop/implement a financial model for investment projects that will allow for rapid review of projects and conduct of sensitivity analysis to detect project risk.

3. Develop templates that can be used by Investor Services Executives (ISE) to compare project costs to socio-economic benefits.

4. Review financial information contained in complex project proposals assigned by the SVP and comment on the financial viability of the investment as presented by the proponents.

4. Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises 1. Monitor compliance of grant agreements with the Center for Entrepreneurial Development (CED) to provide Government funding towards the work of the not for profit entity.

2. Provide oversight on financial analysis of MSME Business Plans.

5. Other Related Business 1. Undertake any related activities required by the Agency as requested by the CEO, SVP. PERSONAL SPECIFICATIONS Education and qualifications: University degree or equivalent in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent Chartered Accountant, Certified General Accountant, or Certified Management Accountant designation is an asset.

Experience and Knowledge: 1. Detailed knowledge of generally accepted accounting and internal control principles.

2. Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills to evaluate alternatives and provide recommendations on business issues.

3. Minimum five years senior accounting experience in a public or private company environment.

4. Significant experience in conducting due diligence and financial analysis on development projects and in supporting entrepreneurs.

5. Proficiency in the use of various computer programs, including: Accounting (Simply Accounting),Word processing (MS Office),

Spreadsheets MS Office), Project Management (Visio) SKILLS: 1. Strong track record of competency in current and previous employment.

2. Excellent Leadership Qualities 3. Strong Writing and presentational skills.

4. Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills.

5. Excellent skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook 6. Ability to work in a team environment and manage time effectively 7. Commercial awareness.

8. Creativity.

9. Ability to maintain confidentiality Personal Qualities: 1. Open and engaging demeanor.

2. Able to generate and share ideas.

3. Hands-on approach.

4. Willing to take personal responsibility 5. Able to win trust and personal credibility 6. Persistence and personal resilience.

7. Willingness to personally deliver quality to business clients.

8. Willingness to understand different cultures, lifestyles, and associated points of view.

9.

Willingness to understand the values associated with small communities.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: 1. Fluent English 2. Willingness and ability to travel by air, land, and sea.

SALARY AND ALLOWANCES: Negotiable in a range from $60,000 to $70,000 depending on education and experience.

DEADLINE DATE FOR APPLICATIONS The deadline date for applications is September 3, 2021, Turks, and Caicos time.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE Interested persons should submit a resume, along with their contact information, cover letter, two letters of reference (one preferably from a former employer), copies of educational certificates, a Police Certificate, and a copy of the Passport photo page.

Applications can be submitted by courier or delivered directly to Invest Turks and Caicos at Unit 2D, Courtyard Plaza, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, prior to the deadline.

The application should be addressed to The CEO (Acting) - Invest Turks and Caicos and envelopes should have the words “Corporate Finance Manager” clearly marked on the front.

Alternatively, applications can be emailed to dastwood@investturksandcaicos.tc .The subject line in the email should read “Corporate Finance Manager ” We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only persons selected for an interview will be

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I M M E D I AT E O P E N I N G International Procurement Manager

Villa Chef*

DUTIES INCLUDE: Forecast procurement needs based on historical data and analysis.

Maintain procurement management database.

Upgrade regularly Marine Exchange Procurement software.

Liaise with brokers and support customs clearances.

Liaise with Accounts Payable Department to ensure accurate and timely payment of invoices • Monitor inventory control and spending in order to make recommendations and identify areas for possible savings.

• Conduct physical inventories of the storerooms and prepare requisitions for all departments to bring items up to par stock levels.

• Supervising and training of Purchasing and Warehouse employees.

Under the general guidance of the Executive Sous Chef, you will be responsible in ensuring the smooth operations of the Villa Kitchen. Further, you have to ensure that your guests will have an amazing experience all throughout their stay whilst maximizing revenue.

• • • • •

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in international purchasing in a luxury hospitality environment; while negotiating domestic and international contracts, increasing total quality of the goods, and fully organizing proper container shipments.

• Post-secondary degree or equivalent qualification by experience.

• Must be Computer literate, Microsoft Office, MXP, etc.

• Must have advanced knowledge of Food & Beverage quality standards, health compliances and specifications.

• Must have product knowledge of food, beverage and hotel consumable/ durable items.

• Knowledge of Marine Exchange Procurement is an advantage.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills in English, with additional other language is an advantage.

• Flexible, ability to work independently and under pressure.

• Must be able and willing to work all days and shifts.

Starting salary $40,000 per annum not including service charge.

Director of Human Resources This position supports the General Manager in all decisions relating to strategic, organizational and operational people matters for a luxury hotel property. This role helps to drive organizational performance on the objectives of Quality (through effective recruitment, development, and engagement of capable and motivated team members), Performance (through robust performance management, reward, and recognition) and Compliance (through compliant and efficient HR Operations, policies and procedures).

REQUIREMENTS:

• Relevant University degree, Business Administration, HR Management (Must have) • A Master’s degree and/or a relevant professional accreditation preferred.

• At least 8 years’ experience in HR management roles in luxury hospitality industry, with at least 4 years of leadership of HR teams in an organization of a similar size( Must have) • Understanding of local labour and immigration law and local policies, regulations and market practices • Computer literacy (Excel /Powerpoint/Word), ideally including experience with HR information systems (Oracle, Success factors) • Effective communication and listening as well as counseling skills • Must be able to provide; Clean police record, medical, negative PCR test and written references Salary range $75,000 to $85,000 per annum not including service charge

DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Ensure mis-en-place is set for all stations of outlet kitchen.

• Ability to read recipes, check food presentations and displays with precision.

• Check the quality of the product to ensure the standards for food service are maintained.

• Show precision cuts and knife use.

• Demonstrate ability to cook meat, fish and vegetables with the correct method and temperature.

• Create daily menus for villa, suite with guidance and approval from Executive Sous Chef or Executive Chef.

• Ensure the correct rotation and storage of products for quality selection.

• Ensure the Kitchen is kept clean and sanitary.

• Follow directions from the Executive Sous Chef or Executive Chef with accuracy.

• Communicate any defects in kitchen equipment to the Executive Sous Chef.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a hotel restaurant preferably in a luxury hotel.

• Accuracy and attention to detail.

• Excellent set up skills, organized and detailed oriented.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken.

• Supervisory Skills.

• Must have skills in mathematics.

• Able to stand for long periods of time.

• Able to carry up to 20kgs.

• Able to handle a fast-paced environment and be able to work under pressure.

Salary starting at $25,000.00 per annum not including service charge.

Security Officer DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Liaise with brokers and support customs clearances.

• Patrol all areas of the resort, staff housing, corporate center and/or other areas assigned, ensuring safety and security of all persons and property.

During patrols, all assigned checks of property and conditions will be completed, defects reported and documentation completed.

• Conduct employee bag and vehicle checks; assist and support outside security staff in this and other duties.

• Conduct nightly vacant room checks.

• Respond to and handle all incidents in a timely, professional and efficient manner, minimizing inconvenience to guests and/or other affected persons and defusing volatile situations.

• Dispense first aid as required and keep log of all first aid cases and supplies provided; maintain continuous certification in CPR/First Aid and AED. • Staff the security booth at employee entrance; monitor CCTV systems.

• Receive, secure and properly document lost and found items.

• Properly handle distribution of vehicle, retail and other keys, immediately and accurately maintaining logs/recordkeeping.

• Communicate all security incidents to the Security Manager and Manager

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I M M E D I AT E O P E N I N G on Duty or Hotel Manager in a timely manner.

• Gather information within the resort and/or from external sources to keep the Security Manager and others informed of issues and potential problems.

REQUIREMENTS: • Knowledge of and certified for CPR/First Aid and AED. • Good written and oral communication skills • Organization-ability to prioritize needs and effectively handle incidents and emergency situations • Detail orientation-ability to notice small items and conditions that impact the facility, operation and service Salary starting at $7.00 per hour not including service charge.

Houseman * DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Liaise with brokers and support customs clearances • Ability to work with heavy cleaning machinery.

• Must be able and willing to work all days and shifts

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensuring that standards of cleanliness and organization are met at all times in assigned areas and care and maintenance of all equipment and machinery • Restock linens and amenities on carts • Run needed items to guest floors • Assist housekeepers as required Starting salary $6.25 per hour not including service charge.

Room Attendant * ROOM ATTENDANT*

As a Room Attendant for The Shore Club Resort, you will be responsible for creating The Shore Club Experience for guests by providing housekeeping services that meet all The Shore Club standards of cleanliness and appearance.

DUTIES INCLUDE: • Make the bed, clean and straighten entire room/suite, including vacuuming, mopping and dusting.

• Display and replace bath amenities and resort information and items.

• Order repairs as appropriate.

• Return articles left in rooms to Lost and Found.

• Ensure the total appearance of the guest room/suite reflects The Shore Club standards of luxury service.

• Maintain supplies necessary to service rooms efficiently.

• Keep supply caddy stocked.

• Keep guest corridors clear of service items.

• Inspect linens for quality and removes soiled, torn or worn item.

• Notify Housekeeping Department of stock shortage and/or malfunctioning equipment.

• Take personal responsibility and show initiative in work planning and problem-solving.

• Show personal attention to guests’ unique needs, interests and expectations.

• Keep informed and demonstrate job knowledge, following all job and service standards • Provide genuine service through actions that display self-confidence, grace and courtesy to guests and colleagues.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Able to speak, communicate and understand English.

• High school or equivalent education.

• Must have worked in hotels or other institution in a similar capacity.

• Must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance per standards.

• Perform other duties as requested, such as cleaning unexpected spills and executing special guest requests.

• Ability to work with heavy cleaning machinery.

• Must be able and willing to work all days and shift.

Starting salary $6.50 per hour not including service cha POSITIONS MARKED WITH (*) ARE CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

Interested applicants should apply to The Shore Club, Human Resources Department, Monday through Friday, and bring along an updated resume, or by emailing your resume Attention to Tiersa Hall, Director of Human Resources at tiersa.hall@ hartlinggroup.com , no later than end of day Friday September 10th, 2021.All resumes are subject to screening. Accepted candidates will receive a call or email confirmation with a scheduled time for meeting and required documents for the actual interview.

Resumes can also be submitted to the Labor Department directly.

The Shore Club HR Office can be contacted at (1649) 339-8000

Susanna Clarke was born in Nottingham and lives in Derbyshire.

Women’s Prize for Fiction: Clarke wins for ‘truly original’ comeback BRITISH author Susanna Clarke has won the 2021 Women’s Prize for Fiction for her second novel Piranesi.

The fantasy work is the long-awaited follow-up to her acclaimed 2004 debut Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell.

Piranesi, a mystery about a man living alone in a labyrinthine house, beat five other books to the £30,000 prize.

Novelist Bernardine Evaristo, the chair of the judging panel, said she and her fellow judges “wanted to find a book that we’d press into readers’ hands”.

She added: “With her first novel in 17 years, Susanna Clarke has given us a truly original, unexpected flight of fancy which melds genres and challenges preconceptions about what books should be.

“She has created a world beyond our wildest imagination that also tells us something profound about what it is to be human.”

Clarke was one of two British authors up for this year’s Women’s Prize for Fiction (which was previously named after its former

sponsors Orange and Bailey’s) along with Claire Fuller, who was nominated for her fourth novel Unsettled Ground.

The other nominees were US authors Patricia Lockwood and Brit Bennett, the Ghanaian/American Yaa Gyasi, and Barbadian writer Cherie Jones.

Maggie O’Farrell won the prize last year for her novel Hamnet, based on the fictionalised life of Shakespeare’s son.

Established in 1996 to celebrate and promote fiction by women, the prize is open to any woman writing novels in English.

Clarke collected her award, a bronze figurine dubbed the Bessie, at a ceremony in central London on Wednesday.

Her previous book was longlisted for the Booker Prize and was named Time magazine’s best book of 2004.

It was turned into a BBC TV series in 2015 with Bertie Carvel and Eddie Marsan playing Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell respectively.

Set in the 19th Century, it told of two men who brought magic back to England during the Napoleonic wars. (BBC)

BLUE HILLS CONSTRUCTION

CALVERT HAMILTON

MASON - $10 HOURLY

DOMESTIC WORKER

#11 WILSON CIRCLE Back Road, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

Mixes mortar; lays bricks and stones and/or concrete sidewalks; makes and repairs steps and plasters.

CARPENTER - $12 HOURLY

Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, and other materials.

CONTACT: 346-0002

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. Work permit holders currently holds these positions 26564

Whitby, North Caicos

Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework. Salary: $6.25 Hr

CONTACT: 242-9009

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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The singer has had a strained relationship with her father for many years.

The Pussycat Dolls had UK number one hits with Stickwitu and Don’t Cha.

Nicole Scherzinger hits Rihanna drops legal case against her father back at ‘false’ Pussycat Dolls reunion claims RIHANNA has dropped a legal case against her father, weeks before they were due to meet in court.

The pop star had accused her father, Ronald Fenty, of misusing her name to benefit his own entertainment company, and sued him in 2019 for false advertising and invasion of privacy.

She also said he had tried to book her on an overseas tour without permission.

The case was due to come to trial on 22 September, but Rihanna filed to dismiss the case on Tuesday.

No reason was given, but US media reports suggest that she reached an out-of-court settlement with her father and his business partner.

Rihanna, whose full name is Robyn Rihanna Fenty, filed her legal case two years ago, saying: “Although Mr Fenty is Rihanna’s father, he does not

have, and never has had, authority to act on Rihanna’s behalf.”

She alleged that in 2017, her father and another man, Moses Perkins, created a company called Fenty Entertainment, which repeatedly claimed it was affiliated with Rihanna.

In court documents, her lawyers said: “Mr Fenty and Mr Perkins have used these lies in a fraudulent effort to solicit millions of dollars from unsuspecting third parties in exchange for the false promise that they were authorised to act on Rihanna’s behalf.”

They claimed that Fenty Entertainment tried to book a 15date tour of Latin America worth $15m (£11m), as well as shows in Los Angeles and Las Vegas, without Rihanna’s knowledge.

Furthermore, they alleged that Ronald Fenty was trying to profit from the “Fenty” trademark, which

Rihanna has used for several business ventures including her multi-million dollar cosmetics line, Fenty Beauty.

Her father had previously tried to file his own trademark for the name Fenty, as part of a plan to open a chain of boutique hotels, she claimed. The US Patent and Trademark Office denied the request.

Asking for an injunction against her father and his business partner, Rihanna said his business activities violated advertising, competition and privacy laws and risked “serious irreparable injury” to the Fenty brand if not stopped.

The singer, who is the world’s richest musician, has long had a strained relationship with her father, who has struggled with alcoholism and drug addiction in the past.

Neither party was immediately available to comment on the termination of the legal case. (BBC)

Jamie Spears files to end Britney’s conservatorship BRITNEY Spears’ father, Jamie Spears, filed a petition Tuesday to end the pop star’s 13-year-old court conservatorship.

“If Ms Spears wants to terminate the conservatorship and believes that she can handle her own life, Mr. Spears believes that she should get that chance,” the petition filed in Los Angeles Superior Court said.

Jamie has been Britney’s conservator since the arrangement was established in 2008. It gave him control over his daughter’s life and finances after a series of highlypublicised mental health incidents.

In June, Britney made a forceful plea to end the conservatorship, telling a Los Angeles court it was “abusive” and “scary.”

“The people who did this to me should not get away and be able to walk away so easily,” she said.

“They should be in jail.”

Jamie said in mid-August that he would agree to step down as conservator, but did not specify a

Britney Spears was under conservatorship for 13 years.

date for his departure and implied at the time that someone would replace him. Jamie and professional manager Jodi Montgomery have been coconservators since 2019, when Montgomery became conservator of

Britney’s life while Jamie continued to handle her finances.

Montgomery has not publicly commented on Jamie’s Tuesday night petition. Judge Brenda Penny will need to approve the petition.

PUSSYCAT Dolls star Nicole Scherzinger has rejected claims that she went back on a deal to perform in a reunion tour, branding them “ludicrous and false”.

The singer is being sued by the band’s choreographer and founder Robin Antin for allegedly reneging on a previously-announced tour, it emerged this week.

But Scherzinger’s lawyer has now said any such obligations “simply do not exist”.

Howard King called the legal case “a desperate attempt to divert blame”.

“Robin will fail in her efforts to trade on Nicole’s hard-earned success to pull herself out of a deep financial hole she has created by her own poor business and professional decisions,” Mr King said in a statement given to the BBC. “Nicole loves and respects the PCD fans and hopes to one day be back on stage performing the group’s amazing hits for them... Sadly, this will not happen under these circumstances.”

According to legal papers filed

by Antin, Scherzinger asked to renegotiate the reunion agreement to give her creative control and a larger share in the group’s new business venture.

In November 2019, a decade after the Pussycat Dolls split, the group announced they would reform for a live tour.

Five of the six Dolls would reunite - with Scherzinger joined by Ashley Roberts, Carmit Bachar, Kimberly Wyatt and Jessica Sutta to perform hits like Buttonz, Don’t Cha and Jai Ho at a series of live UK shows.

Court papers show that Scherzinger agreed to be an “active partner” in the tour, which included making up to 45 live appearances with the group.

The lawsuit, filed on Friday at Los Angeles Superior Court, includes a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), a short-form agreement drawn up and signed in advance of the tour’s announcement.

The MoU shows that Roberts, Wyatt and Sutta would each receive 12.5% of net profits from the tour.

Antin, who is described as the “chief executive officer, director and sole owner of PCD” would also receive 12.5%.

Bachar, who left the group in 2008 before their second album was released but was set to return for the reunion, would receive 5% of the takings.

As the lead singer and face of the recording group, Scherzinger stood to make the most, with a 32.5% share.

However, the Covid-19 pandemic struck before the tour could take place, and the band announced they would reschedule the live dates in the future, when it was safe to do so.

In addition to her earnings from the tour, Scherzinger would be given a 49% stake in a new Pussycat Dolls business venture called PCD Worldwide, while Antin had a 51% share.

Scherzinger was awarded her share of the company in exchange for her participation in the reunion tour.

The court papers indicate that PCD Worldwide would manage the Pussycat Dolls brand in the future, including any new projects, such as putting together a “new generation” of Pussycat Dolls.

The court papers say Scherzinger initially agreed to the 49% share in PCD Worldwide in 2019, but allegedly later said she wanted to increase that to 75%.

According to the papers, Scherzinger emailed to Antin in April 2021 saying she would refuse to take part in the reunion tour unless the contracts were renegotiated to increase her share in the company.

Scherzinger cited the “growth of her personal brand” and the “opportunities she would have to forego to continue to engage in the partnership” with Antin and the band as her reason for demanding a bigger share.

The lead singer is the biggest breakout star of the group.

Scherzinger enjoyed a successful solo career in the early 2010s, starred in West End shows, and became a judge on TV competitions including The X Factor and The Masked Singer USA. (BBC)

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SUN OIL TURKS & CAICOS LIMITED

WE WANT YOU TO JOIN OUR TEAM! We are seeking highly motivated, safety conscious individuals with a background in the petroleum industry to join our team in Providenciales, Turks & Caicos.

As a leading supplier of petroleum products and services, we offer competitive compensation packages, in a fast paced but collaborative, work environment. We invite suitably qualified persons to apply for the following full-time employment opportunities:

OPERATIONS COORDINATOR ROLE Coordinate operational processes for efficient, safe and effective import, storage and distribution of petroleum products and provision on related services POSITION SUMMARY Responsible for coordinating all aspects of the daily operations of the Providenciales terminal, which includes, but is not limited to, terminal maintenance, terminal safety/security, product distribution, quality assurance, and inventory management ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Supervise and coordinate the activities of a talented team of professionals to meet operational and service delivery requirements. Provide feedback and recommendations for training and development of the team to achieve high levels of performance and safety consciousness.

• Coordinate all aspects of the daily operations to ensure corporate objectives are achieved, including proactive identification of opportunities for resource optimization and process improvements. Analyze and resolve operational challenges using methodical problem-solving skills.

• Coordinate product supply with Corporate office (scheduling) and Product receipts (imports) to ensure terminal inventory levels are adequately maintained to meet local distribution demands.

• Perform administrative tasks, completes reports, and maintains records related to operations, inventory, maintenance, safety/ security.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology • Five years of relevant work experience • Good communication and interpersonal skills • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office

DRIVER/OPERATOR Role Deliver petroleum products timely, safely and accurately POSITION SUMMARY Responsible for supporting the main functions of the Providenciales terminal, which includes but is not limited to: • - Product Distribution: safe and accurate vehicle operations to/ from terminal and customer sites • - Terminal Operations: assist with physical inventory, daily equipment inspections and product quality ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Operate truck/trailer equipment. Completes safety/quality checks, data entry/reporting (as necessary).

• Provide outstanding customer service during delivery operations.

Completes deliveries according to Company procedures.

• Complete maintenance checks and repairs according to safety, predictive and productive maintenance systems and processes.

Maintains and protects all property in good order.

• Complete records related to vehicle safety, inventory, and otherwise as directed. Reports all incidents and injuries.

• Maintain all certifications required by local regulations and Company safety program.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • High School Diploma • Three to five years incident-free driving experience with tractor trailers and heavy goods vehicles (RTW, BOBTAILS, etc.)

• Ability to work with smart devices (Smartphones, tablets, etc.)

• Proper grooming and presentation as to appropriately represent Company values and image to customers

Interested and qualified applicants MUST submit their resume and supporting documents to jobs@sunoilbahamas.com no later than September 30th, 2021. Only emailed submissions to the specified address will be accepted. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

VERY IMPORTANT: The subject line of your email should only indicate desired position and location, in that order, from the above job listing.

All candidates should have legal status to work in the Turks & Caicos Islands.

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JOB LISTINGS SERVICES AUTO SALES REAL ESTATE BETTY’S RESTAURANT & BAKERY Betty’s Plaza, Kew Town Providenciales Telephone: 342-9699

KITCHEN HELPER/ LABOURER

Sweep or scrub floors, clean food preparation areas, clean meats & vegetables. Clean garbage cans with water or steam, transfer supplies, equipment between storage & work areas, wash dishes. Pay: 6.25 per hour FIRST TIME. THIS POSITION IS HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER. BELONGER WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PREFERENCE

26585

JM & AR CONTRACTING MILLENNIUM HEIGHTS, BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

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: $8 hourly

CONTACT: 243-2851

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 26627

CHRISTAL FORBES Blue Hills, Providenciales, 343-9267

DOMESTIC WORKER

ERB CONSTRUCTION BLUE HILLS CLOSE MILLENNIUM HIGHWAY 331-1067

CONSTRUCTION LABOURER

VR SUPERMART #11 MARY JANE LANE, BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

CLEANER

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

Removed rubble, dirt, and hazardous waste from construction site, performed post-construction site cleanup and executed building cleaning activities, operated cleaning equipment and utilized cleaning materials. Salary: $7.00 per hour.

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

• Must be willing to work 5 days a week.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

RENEWAL, BELONGER WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PREFERENCE.

RENEWAL APPLICATION, BELONGER WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PREFERENCE. 26582

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 26633

26586

JOHANNY CLEANING SERVICES

Chalk Sound Villa 12 pounds Is seeking to employ a

CLEANER

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

• To work 6 days a week.

Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 346-8228

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 26572

JUSTO LANDSCAPING

59 BIRD ROCK STREET, LONG BAY

3 FARMERS

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

Salary $300 Weekly

CONTACT: 2443037

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board

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

26616

CONTACT: 346-0002

946-4664 Fax: 946-4661

Email: tcnews@tciway.tc

Website: tcweeklynews.com

WGS CONSTRUCTION

YOLANDE ROBINSON

GENERAL CARPENTER

DOMESTIC WORKER/HELPER

47 Moses Ave, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ 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: $650 weekly

CONTACT: 341-6778

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

26620

HOLY FAMILY ACADEMY ROMAN CATCHOLIC SCHOOL TUCKER HILL, KEW TOWN Is accepting applications for the position of:

ROMAN CATHOLIC RELIGION AND SUBJECT AREA TEACHERS REQUIREMENTS: • The employer requires the employee to be a Missionary Roman Catholic Teacher • The Employer requires the employee to be a fully initiated Roman Catholic in good Standing • The employee is requires to have documented experience in the area of teaching Roman Catholic Religion.

• The employee must have a full knowledge of the United States National Curriculum Standards.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE • Associates of Bachelor’s Degree Holders will be considered Salary Package: $1200 per month for twelve months, paid as a compensation package

Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board CONTACT: FR. ORLANDO GONZALEZ (649) 941-5136

EMAIL: holyfamilytci@GMAIL.COM

63 Grace Bay Road, Leeward

Duties: household chores CONTACT: YROBINSON@ LEARNANDLEADEC.COM OR 232-3398

Salary $1200-$1400 per month This position is for work permit renewal Belongers are encouraged to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department 26562

HANDFIELD CONVENIENT STORE

#54 DISCOVERY BAY ROAD, GLASS SHACK Is seeking a

CASHIER

• Register sales on a cash register by scanning items, itemizing and totaling customers’ purchases.

• Resolve customer issues and answer questions.

• Bags purchases if needed.

• Balances cash drawer.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 348-6899

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

26601

NOTICE SCHEDULE 2 REGULATION 8 OF THE PHYSICAL PLANNING (DEVELOPMENT PERMISSION) REGULATIONS, 2018

An Application REGISTERED PR 15540, by Ellen Marie Holdings Ltd for the development of Storage Building and Vegetable Garden has been submitted to the Department of Planning for consideration of Development Permission on 60718/8 Cheshire Hall & Richmond Hill on Providenciales. The application as submitted seeks planning consideration for a Storage Building/Farm/Ancillary Facilities.

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 the publication of this Notice.

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3 J’S LIQUOR

Bld. 41 Unit #2 Princess DR, The Bight

HELPER

Clean the store, dusting, sweeping, mopping, clean ceiling vents, restroom cleaning, stock shelves, pick, pack, receive and restock products inside the store. Salary: $6.25Hr

CONTACT: 2325144

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board

26678

BRUTUS LANDSCAPING Shore Club, Long Bay

PLUMBER Installs pipes and

fixtures, such as sinks and toilets, for water, gas, steam, air, or other liquids. Installs supports for pipes, equipment, etc. Salary: $8.00 Hr

CONTACT: 3431420

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 26672

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TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS 3 KINGS CONSTRUCTION SERVICES #2 HAMPTON LANE, BAY ROAD, BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

CARPENTER

-$10 HOURLY Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, and other materials

MASON

-$400 WEEKLY Mixes mortar; lays bricks and stones and/or concrete sidewalks; makes and repairs steps and plasters

CONTACT: 244-3319

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board

26683

BLS MULTISERVICES AGENCY ESTEL DELIVERY & AUXILIARY SERVICES

Reny Yard, Five Cays

DRIVER

Transport materials and goods among manufacturing, distribution and retail centers.

Inspecting vehicles for mechanical issues relating to safe operation, and basic repair work. Salary: $8.00 Hr 6days a week

CONTACT: 3455113

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 26682

ADRIENNE VARIETY SHOP/ ADRIENNE VARIETY SHOP #31 BLUE HILLS PROVIDENCIALES TCI Job Description:

LABOURER Cleaning yard, weeding, moving garbage. 5 days.

Renewal. Salary: $6.25hr

TELE: 649-344-7614

Renewal Belongers are encouraged to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department 26728

DRIVER

Transport materials and goods among manufacturing, distribution and retail centers.

Inspecting vehicles for mechanical issues relating to safe operation, and basic repair work. Salary: $8.00 Hr 6 days a week.

CONTACT: 3455113

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 26682

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.

• Must Speak Russian and English • Repairs all types of vehicles • Must have 5-6 years experience • Salary: $500 Weekly

CONTACT: 441-1006

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

26625

CARPENTER

Follow blueprints and building plans to meet the needs of clients. Install structures and fixtures, such as windows and molding.

Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, and other materials. Salary: $8 hourly

CONTACT: 231-2222

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 26656

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.

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.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Alpha Christian Academy is seeking qualified

PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS demonstrate essential professional characteristics and in particular will: • Inspire trust and confidence in students, parents and colleagues.

• Ensure consistent high quality curriculum delivery and learning outcomes for students.

• Maintain high standards in planning, classroom delivery and the use of assessment.

• Be committed to creating a stimulating, learning environment for the students.

• Be ambitious about young children and their education.

• Promote the wider aspirations and values of the school.

Salary Range -$ 15,000K – 23,000K

CANDIDATES SHOULD SUBMIT THEIR RESUME TO VIA EMAIL TO: NICOLA.HANNA@ACASCHOOL.ORG

POSITIONS AVAILABLE FOR MAGAZINES AND OTHER PERIODICALS GRAPHICS PRODUCTION DESIGNER/ PAGINATOR

ALPHA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

In fulfilling the requirements of the post, the successful candidates will

Stingray St., Glass Shack Is seeking to employ a

Acting on behalf of ESTEL DELIVERY & AUXILIARY SERVICES Reny Yard, Five Cays

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

QUALIFICATIONS • Must be a Christian Believer.

• Hold a Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Teaching (Secondary) • Associate Degree minimum requirement for Primary.

• Be an enthusiastic and committed Primary Teacher to join a dedicated, well-established team of teachers within our successful school to • (Experience using the A Beka Curriculum a plus but not required)

B & M CONSTRUCTION

Kishco Plaza, Leeward Highway

BLS MULTISERVICES AGENCY

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

Newly qualified teachers and experienced teachers are welcome to apply.

AUTO GROUP CAR SALES

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!!

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THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

36 CLASSIFIEDS CACTUS VILLA TCI is seeking to employ:

LABOURER

CAICOS CAFÉ LTD GOVERNORS ROAD, GRACE BAY Is seeking to employ a

DISHWASHER

Wage $8.5 per hour.

Duties: General Cleaning, Trimming Weeds, Trees and Grass, Carrying out minor maintenances and other task assigned by Owner/ Manager

• Clean dishes, kitchen, food preparation equipment and utensils.

• Maintain kitchen works area equipment utensils in a clean and orderly manner.

• To work 6 days a week.

Salary: $7 hourly

CALL: 649 243 2851

CONTACT: 946-5278

Millennium Heights, Wheeland, Providenciales, TC “Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board” 26674

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 26729

GALMO & ALTHEA WILLIAMS VENETIAN ROAD, PROVIDENCIALES Is seeking to hire

DOMESTIC WORKER

• SWEEPING THE HOUSE, MOPPING FLOORS, CLEANING BATHROOMS, MINOR LAUNDRY • Any other duties assign by employer • Must be willing to work six (5) days per week • Must be trustworthy and reliable Salary $250.00 per week

CONTACT: 946-4536

This position is held by a work permit holder Belongers are encouraged to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department 26696

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NEXT TO AFRICAN SHOP, 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: $280 weekly

CONTACT: 242-8141

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 26704

GERMAN CIGAR PUB SOUTHEAST SUBURBS, GRAND TURK 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: 246-9114

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

26656

CARDINAL ARTHUR

CLAUDIMENE JOSEPH

DOREEN WILLIAMS

MASON

MASON

LABOURER

Conch Bar, Middle Caicos Is seeking to employ a

Repairs, maintains and alters buildings, retaining walls and other brick or stone edifices. Mixes mortar; lays bricks and stones and/or concrete sidewalks; makes and repairs steps and plasters.

Salary: $12 hourly

CONTACT: 241-0730

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

26710

Behind Mara, Blue hills Is seeking to employ a

Repairs, maintains and alters buildings, retaining walls and other brick or stone edifices. Mixes mortar; lays bricks and stones and/or concrete sidewalks; makes and repairs steps and plasters.

Salary: $9 hourly

CONTACT: 343-1144

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 26741

GILLEY’S ENTERPRISES

#1025 LEEWARD HIGHWAY, PROVIDENCIALES Is seeking to hire:-

LABOURER

DUTIES INCLUDE: • Assist with offloading of containers • Stocking shelves with inventory and making sure they are clean at all times • Assist customers in and out of the store with merchandise • Ensure a clean and orderly workplace • Any other duties assigned by management • Must be willing to work 6 days per week Salary $6.75 per hour

CHALK SOUND Is seeking to employ a

• Maintain yard and garden. Up keep of property.

• To work 6 days a week, Salary: $6.75 hourly

CONTACT: 242-3747

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

GREGORY RIVERS

NANNY/ DOMESTIC WORKER

Held by a work permit holder • Taking care of children • Cleaning: sweeping, mopping, dusting • Rate 6.50

CONTACT: 649-946-4536 OR EMAIL: INFO@WINECELLAR.TC

This position is held by a work permit holder Belongers are encouraged to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department 26697

ADDRESS: # 2 CORILLA RICH,RICHMOND HILL, PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS AND PLEASE DROP OFF RESUME TO THE LABOR DEPARTMENT, PROVIDENCIALES AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

CONTACT 231-4545

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS BLUE HORIZONS REAL ESTATE DBA COLDWELL BANKER REAL ESTATE TURKS & CAICOS

GENERAL 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, past performance and experience.

Ad is for work permit renewal; this position is open to all qualified Turks and Caicos Nationals. Applications accepted until October 26, 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.

DOCUWIN ACTING ON BEHALF OF JMC CONSTRUCTION

Five Cays

CONSTRUCTION LABOURER

- Provide manual Labour assistance on site Basic salary: $375.00 weekly CONTACT: # 347-4578

MERION NIKES OF SOUTH DOCK RD

DOMESTIC WORKER

VINCENT WILSON OF BLUE HILLS

DOMESTIC WORKER

- Provide general housekeeping on a daily basis - Must be able to work on weekends Basic salary: $250.00 CONTACT: # 231-1926

AUTHENTIC BAPTIST CHURCH OF BEREA

- Provide general housekeeping on a daily basis - Must be able to work on weekends Basic Salary: $275.00 weekly CONTACT: #241-2580

CLEANER

A & S CLEANER OF KEW TOWN

(2) LABOURERS

CLEANER

- Performed a variety of interior & exterior cleaning duties Basic salary: $300.00 weekly CONTACT: # 344-3323

D & L LANDSCAPING

LANDSCAPER

- Cleaned, weeded, trimmed and mowed various sections of lawns Basic salary: $312.00 CONTACT: # 332-6492

- Perform all cleaning duties at church Basic salary: $250.00

CONTACT: # 232 - 7077

W&W CONSTRUCTION

- Provide manual Labour assistance on site Basic salary: $375.00 weekly CONTACT: # 232 - 7077

SKY BLUE LODGE

CLEANER

- to perform all cleaning duties Basic salary: $275.00 weekly CONTACT: # 242-1402

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

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CURB APPEAL

Millennium Heights, Blue Hills Providenciales

3 HANDY MEN

• Yard work, planting trees, trimming trees, weeding, raking, taking out trash, lawn maintenance, garden maintenance, garden design, cleaning yard and pavements.

• Salary $6.25 Hr 6 days a week • Must have knowledge about landscaping and nursery

• Must be physically fit • Must have firsthand training • Must have clean police records • Must have knowledge about gardening • Must have knowledge about yard machine • Must have qualification and prior training on landscaping

CONTACT: 3411380

Belongers are asked to send a copy of their resume to The Labour Board and to curbappeal@gmail.com 26677

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ELECTRICAL PURCHASER WANTED ERIKA MEP SERVICES 2C Courtyard Plaza, Providenciales

Duties: • Periodic inventory taking of electrical materials.

• Scheduling orders for electrical materials on timely bases.

• Qualified applicant should be computer literate and hold a diploma in business studies.

Minimum of 6 years job experience.

Salary: $10 hourly EMAIL: P0LKA.D0TZ@YAHOO.COM CONTACT: 649-244-0101 Belongers are encouraged to apply.

A work permit holder currently holds this position 26705

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

ONE (1): BOOKKEEPER SKILLS REQUIRED: Diploma in Accounting and Bookkeeping, Experience of Office Management DUTIES: • Preparation and maintenance of primary accounting records and key reconciliations • Preparation of payroll records and related national insurance and national health insurance submissions • Preparation of bank deposits and bank payments • Development and maintenance of orderly financial filing systems • Compilation and provision of financial reporting Salary range: $25,000 - $30,000 per annum

THREE (3): AUDIT SENIOR SKILLS REQUIRED: Qualified ACA, ACCA, CPA or ACMA DUTIES: • Plan and execute audits in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (ISA) or US GAAS for a wide range of clients.

• Review financial statements and accounting records to ensure they are in compliance with (IFRS), (IFRS for SMEs) or US GAAP. • Identify and communicate auditing and technical matters to senior team members and the client.

• Examine and report on the design and implementation of internal controls within the organisation.

Salary range: $40,000 - $50,000 per annum

PROCESS SERVER/COURIER Griffiths & Partners is looking for a Process Server/Courier 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 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

Apply with Curriculum Vitae and Cover letter to:

GRIFFITHS & PARTNERS P.O. BOX 143 PROVIDENCIALES TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS EMAIL: RECRUITMENT@GRIFFITHSANDPARTNERS.COM FAX: 649-941-8251 Turks and Caicos Islanders should copy application to the Labour Department

26699

THREE (3): AUDIT MANAGER SKILLS REQUIRED: Qualified ACA, ACCA, CPA or ACMA Minimum of 5 years’ post graduate experience DUTIES: • Conduct audits of various clients in accordance with International Standards on Auditing and PwC audit methodology, reporting to responsible partner.

• Lead engagement teams through planning, execution and completion stages of audits, validation of financial reporting packages of multinational concerns and other varied special nature engagements.

• Establishing overall strategy and preparing Audit Plans in context of applicable financial reporting framework, International Standards on Auditing (ISAs), and other industry specific reporting requirements.

• Supervising progress of audits including resolution of differences of professional judgment, addressing significant accounting and auditing questions arose during the audit, and review of work performed by team members.

• Assessing business and audit risks, coordinating with professionals of various fields such as legal, actuarial and IT experts and decision making for resolution of critical matters.

• Key liaison with clients.

• Evaluating internal controls identifying weaknesses therein and making appropriate recommendations to management for improvement.

• Coach staff by providing candid, timely and constructive feedback, and act as a counsellor for assigned associates and senior associates and coach them throughout the course of audit.

Salary range: $82,000 - $100,000 per annum

THESE POSITIONS ARE CURRENTLY HELD BY WORK PERMIT HOLDERS, TURKS & CAICOS NATIONALS ENCOURAGED TO APPLY APPLY TO CONTACT@TC.GOT.COM OR TELEFAX: 649-946-4892, NO LATER THAN SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS

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Turks and Caicos Airports Authority is accepting applications for the following position:

AIRPORT CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Airport Authority Chief Executive Officer; does related work as required.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: • The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) directs the marketing, airport development, planning and engineering, community and public relations, administrative, financial matters, procurement, budgeting and legal staff in fulfilling the mission of the Airport Authority. Provides 24-hour management and control of Authority facilities and operations to ensure the safe, efficient, secure and continuous operational use of runways, taxiways, terminal buildings and ramp.

• In addition to being the TCIAA primary representative to the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA/Regulators), the Chief Executive Officer acts as the lead point of contact with the Government, Board, and Local officials. Such collaboration is particularly critical in recognizing the airport’s impact on future economic development initiatives and longterm modernization and expansion of its facilities and services.

• The Chief Executive Officer oversees a workforce of over 350 employees engaged in the operational, security, fire services, air traffic control, administration, budgetary, maintenance, commercial and design and construction activities on-site at the Airports. The workforce may consist of both public and private sector employees.

• The Chief Executive Officer facilitates monthly board meetings with the Airports Authority Board of Directors and guides staff in preparing and presenting agenda items for approval. Administrative duties include overseeing relations with airlines, concessionaires and airport tenants.

Facilitating the preparation of contracts, and reviews and offers guidance in the preparation of the annual budget.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: • Supervising the Airports Authority executive staff, including the Airport Manager, Terminal and Marketing Manager, Fire Services Manager, Security Manager, Safety Management Manager, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operations Officer, Human Resources, Training and Development Manager, Air Traffic Services Manager, Engineer and Maintenance Manager and other employed staff and consultants engaged in the operation and support of the Airports Authority; • Working directly with the airline industry to ensure maximum options for the flying public, • Representing the Authority with the public, airlines, and other members of the community and government agencies; • Leading the development of the Airport’s economic planning activities in support and in collaboration with regional business leaders and elected officials to ensure maximum coordinated planning and implementation; • Maintaining membership with relevant International Associations; representing the organization and attending conferences, workshops,

and meetings to keep abreast of current information and developments in the field of aviation and airport development; • Obtaining and providing timely financial and operational updates to the TCIAA Board; • Directing the oversight of FBOs and all areas of its operations and areas of responsibility which include, but is not limited to, fuel farm operations, aircraft fueling, security, handling of aircraft; Working in conjunction with the ASSI, TCICAA and law enforcement to assure the safety and security of the passengers, all airport employees and visitors of the Airport.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: • Demonstrate leadership and management ability to lead, motivate and develop a diverse team of staff. Experienced in management of public facilities and employees.

• Familiarity with ICAO, OTAR, IATA, ANO and Turks and Caicos Islands transportation and aviation rules and regulations, including Public Procurement Ordinance, Employment Ordinance, procedures, and agreements.

• Highly ethical, resourceful, and demonstrate good judgement and personal leadership; • Comprehensive knowledge of public finance market practices for funding major capital projects; • An experienced multitasker with the ability to plan and direct all aspects of large-scale projects through planning, financing, and construction phases with demonstrated success completing projects on schedule and within budget.

• A skilled communicator who has the ability to present complex written and oral reports clearly and concisely with the ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships with various stakeholders.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Master’s degree in Business Administration, aviation, engineering, business, or a closely related field. Ten-years of post-graduation, progressively responsible administrative experience in the management and leadership of a large scale, complex organization or department operations (preferred that a minimum of eight years in a government setting with airport or transportation components).

Preference will be given to Accredited Airport Executive (AAE) or Accredited Airport Certified Manager (CM) and applicants with multidiscipline aviation experience.

Salary: $140,000 - $170,000 per annum with additional benefits.

INTEREST PERSONS MUST SUBMIT COVER LETTER, RESUMES AND REFERENCES NO LATER THAN CLOSE OF BUSINESS ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 TO THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS AIRPORTS AUTHORITY, CARE OF HR MANAGER, TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS AIRPORTS AUTHORITY, PROVIDENCIALES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS HRRECRUITMENT@TCIAIRPORTS.COM

September 11-17, 2021 HANDY PRO MAINTENANCE

29A SHORE CLUB ROAD, LONG BAY Is seeking to employ a

CARPENTER

Follow blueprints and building plans to meet the needs of clients. Install structures and fixtures, such as windows and molding. Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, and other materials. Salary: $10 hourly

CONTACT: 231-2763

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 26707

JANET WALKIN

Conch Bar, Middle Caicos

CARETAKER

Help the patient get dressed, eat, bathe and complete light housekeeping duties, such as dishes or folding laundry. Plan, prepare and monitor meals. Run errands, remind patients of medications.

Salary: $6.25 Hr

CONTACT: 2412612

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 26646

MELISSA JENNINGS SOUTH DOCK ROAD PROVIDENCIALES CONTACT NUMBER # 16492434690 email address:melissajennings01@gmail.com Is looking to hire a

CAREGIVER

To live and work in South Caicos.

Duties will include housekeeping and taking care of two senior citizens must be able to speak, read and write English must have first aid training Must be able to work 5 days a week $7.00 per hour BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD 26743

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS HORTON MANAGEMENT LTD. ONE SEASON PLAZA, SUITE 7, GRACE BAY, PROVIDENCIALES, TCI wishes to recruit a

LABOURER

Candidate must be willing to work weekends and holidays.

Salary $7/hr.

Duties will include erecting signs, clearing paths and cleaning properties. Turks & Caicos Islanders are invited to submit their resumes to the Labour Department.

This is for work permit renewal CONTACT WALTER AT 9414100 OR EMAIL: WALTER@ TCIBROKERS.COM 26700

LOTUS SPA

#39 MANGROVE AVE, LONG BAY Is seeking to employ a

THERAPIST

• To work 6 days a week. (days off are flexible) • Must do Thai Massage (with certificate) Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 333-2014

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HUGH R. MALCOLM

Building #23 Town- Center Mall, Down Town Is seeking to employ a

HANDYMAN

Keeps maintenance of the Supreme Court building, cleaning the yard, repairing minor problems, willing to work extra hours. Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 649-231-6809

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 26712

M&W MEP SERVICES

Stammer Road, Millennium Hwy, Blue Hills

LABOURER

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and door frames. Salary: $6.50 Hr.

CONTACT 2312650

InterHealth Canada is currently recruiting for 3 vacancies within TCI Hospitals. Successful candidate will be offered excellent packages depending on qualification and experience.

TFM FACILITIES MANAGER Total Facilities Management (Cockburn Town Medical Centre, Grand Turk).

40 hours per week, based in Grand Turk - Candidate must be qualified to Bachelors Degree or equivalent, hold qualifications in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering along with relevant experience of management of Soft Services within a Healthcare setting.

Responsible for a team of 30 and managing all Facilities Services within the Turks & Caicos Island Hospital including Engineering, Grounds, Catering, Housekeeping, Laundry, Reception, Security and Contracted Services.

Role include full responsibility for budgetary management and control, due diligence, legislative and contractual compliance and personnel management for respective staff within respective teams. Roles include requirement to travel to sister sites to complete work tasks and project work as required by the organisation and 'on-call responsibilities' for FM services, and in the event of Disaster and Emergency situations.

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 26650

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

MARIE GARDINER

MARIE ANDRE HINSON

Catering, Housekeeping, Portering & Laundry Services (Cockburn Town Medical Centre, Grand Turk

MASON HELPER

DOMESTIC WORKER

40 hours per week, based in Grand Turk - Candidate must be qualified to Associate Degree or equivalent, hold qualifications within field of responsibility along with relevant experience within a Healthcare setting.

MILLENNIUM HIGHWAY BLUE HILLS

He will be mixing concrete, cleaning tools, moving and handling blocks, cleaning site, etc. Work 6 days a week. Salary: $6.50 Hr

PHONE: 2465315

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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MAYAA LTD

Regent Village, Gracebay

CIGAR SALESMAN • Promotes cigars to retailers and wholesalers.

• Salary: $9.00 Hr Monday to Saturday • Requirements: Must have atleast 3-5 years working experience in cigars industry. Must have knowledge of all the cigars to maintain and sell cigars.

CONTACT: TRACY PARKER 2415286 EMAIL: ACOOLGRAY@HOTMAIL.COM

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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26673

Snake Hill, Blue Hills

Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework.

Salary: $6.50 Hr

CONTACT: 2427162

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 26661

SOFT SERVICES SUPERVISOR

Supervise a team of 20 and assisting all Soft Service Departments within the CTMC including Catering, Housekeeping, and Laundry services.

MULTISKILLED CRAFTSMAN Engineer Department (Cheshire Hall Medical Centre, Providenciales) 40 hours per week. 5 Shifts per week. Shift patterns include weekends and late shift.

MELVERNE HALL

Duties include undertake maintenance, repairs, minor improvement and capital work across the TCI Hospitals, Assists in fire alarm testing, pat testing, store duties and maintaining good housekeeping within workshops.

HOUSEKEEPER

Appointments will be made based on successful interview, positive reference check, and clear Police check. Previous experience is preferred.

25 Omega Lane, Juba Sound Is seeking a

• Performing a variety of cleaning activities such as sweeping, mopping, dusting and polishing.

Ensuring all rooms are cared for and inspected according to standards.

• To work 6 days a week.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

Excellent communications skills, Good standards of English and literacy, IT Literacy and previous customer service experience are necessary.

Qualified Belongers will be given first consideration.

Salary: Negotiable, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

CONTACT: 241-7698

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 26691

Apply in writing together with an up to date curriculum vitae to: dpinnock@interhealthcanada.tc

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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Reporting to: Board of Directors Location: Invest Turks and Caicos Offices - Providenciales

JOB SUMMARY The Chief Executive Officer is the chief executive of Invest Turks and Caicos and is responsible for the success of the organization. Under the strategic direction of the Board of Directors, the CEO is expected to lead the implementation of the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) Government’s economic development vision, attract significant investments to the islands, oversee services for Micro, Small and Medium (MSME) businesses and support expanded sustainable development throughout the entire Turks and Caicos Islands. These investments will be expected to build a successful, sustainable economy and provide improved opportunities for employment and growth. As well, the Chief Executive Officer will be actively evaluating investment and related economic policies and advising Government how to improve the business climate and attractiveness of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

The Chief Executive is expected to be a strong leader who can develop a cohesive team within the organization and across TCI to drive new investment to the country. The CEO will ensure that the organization has motivated staff who produce positive results using best international practices. The position involves overseeing a staff of up to twenty persons who are predominately highly trained investment professionals.

The challenge is to build on the success of the Agency, communicate effectively with Government, and develop new policies and programs that attract and retain job-creating investments of all sizes and types.

The successful candidate is expected to bring considerable local and international knowledge as well as managerial and entrepreneurial experience to the position and be a communicator who is customerfocused and goal-driven.

KEY OBJECTIVES 1. To manage the day-to-day operations of Invest TCI through planning, organizing, coordinating, directing and controlling the functions of the Agency. This includes maintaining, modifying, and implementing a rolling five-year Strategic Plan for the Agency, complete with annual marketing plans and budgets; monitoring financial and operational performance; and ensuring that the organization has a full complement of operating policies and procedures for both internal operations and for dealing with prospective investors and daily operations. The CEO will ensure that the programs of the Agency positions it as a single front door for significant investment within the Turks and Caicos Islands.

2. To actively seek alignment of the strategic operation of the Agency with the policies as are articulated from time to time by the Turks and Caicos Islands Government and the Ministry with responsibility for the Agency.

3. To proactively seek opportunities to advise on issues related to economic development and investment with the aim of ensuring that legislation and policies are current and represent the needs of a buoyant and competitive country ready for investment.

4. To develop and manage a programme of legislation review and reform for various developmental programmes that encourage Inward Investment and seek opportunities for expansion and extension of Investment potential though various agreements.

5. To facilitate and where necessary lead the approval of qualified investments from existing applicants and “shovel ready” projects.

The CEO will ensure that a diverse basket of projects among various sectors are considered shovel ready to facilitate the diversification of the macro economy and micro economies of the TCI. 6. To ensure the growth of an outstanding lead generation system, along with a strong due diligence programme, a market intelligence capacity, investor outreach and network maintenance and enhancement using applicable local standards and international best practices.

7. To ensure the effective, efficient, and economic use of human, financial and physical resources in the role of Accounting Officer of the Agency; this includes responsibilities for audit, risk management & compliance issues.

8. To ensure that key performance indicators are met and exceeded by all employees of the Agency guaranteeing that high level goals and objectives are communicated and cascaded to each reporting level and individual.

9. To oversee all HR matters including hire and manage staff, evaluate, and monitor the quality and quantity of contractual performance.

10. To engage constructively with various government Ministries, other relevant organisations and agencies and the private sector, both locally and internationally to support quality investment projects and to market the country.

11. To generate significant domestic investment in and foreign direct investment to the country. The absolute values will be determined and agreed from time to time in the process of policy formulation.

12. To generate significant domestic investment through various small business programmes, including the MSME programme and financial assistance provided to the Centre for Entrepreneurial Development (CED).

13. To lead investment promotion and trade missions to various locations and conduct awareness marketing to raise the profile of TCI as an investment destination.

14. To cultivate and manage relationship with key stakeholders, external agencies, and business development providers to ensure that the Agency and investors in the TCI benefit from targeted and deliberate networking.

15. To carry out any other related activities as deemed necessary by the Board as essential to the organisation.

PERSONAL SPECIFICATIONS EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS: The preferred candidate should have a master’s degree in finance, business administration, economics, or related field, plus preferably a certificate in Board management.

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE: Minimum of ten (10) or more years of senior management experience as a Vice-President or above at a private enterprise/company/agency engaged in investment development and/or investment/financing/ marketing.

The successful candidate will have proven skills in project finance, corporate development, and preferably involvement in a quasi-public role CONTINUED 

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such as holding a senior position in a Chamber of Commerce, a National Economic advisory position, or as an industry association Director. Clear evidence of strong leadership skills, demonstrated management skills, track record of successful lead generation and marketing along with a proven ability to mentor and grow staff.

SKILLS: 1. Track record of excellence in current and previous employment.

2. Demonstrably capable public speaker and presenter.

3. Proven skills in investment promotion, strategic planning, project management and execution, especially as related to development projects.

4. Understanding of budgetary procedures and operational budget development/ implementation.

5. Strong track record of leadership, sales success, and investment facilitation/participation.

6. Strong track record of staff management and successful programme/ project implementation.

7. Strong technical knowledge of project finance and financial legal structures.

8. Consistently displays integrity and model behavior.

9. Proven ability to motivate and develop teams/people.

10. Strong writing and presentational skills.

11. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills- innovative, creative, and forward thinking 12. Adept in use of MS Office, particularly PowerPoint, Excel and Word, internet, and email.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS 1. Fluent in written and oral English 2. Understanding of social, economic, cultural, and historical issues facing the TCI and Investors.

3. Commitment to travel by air, land, and sea. 4. Willingness to work outside normal office hours.

SALARY AND ALLOWANCES Salary is in the range of $100,000 to $120,000, negotiable based on qualifications and experience. A standard set of benefits and allowances are additional.

DEADLINE DATE FOR APPLICATIONS The deadline date for applications is September 15, 2021 – 5:00 p.m.

Turks and Caicos time.

DL HOLDINGS 111 LTD.

Long Bay Road, Providenciales. Is currently looking to employ a

HOUSEKEEPER Duties: Cleaning of house, Washing, Ironing and making sure house is clean up to standard. Work hours are 7:30am to 4:30pm. 5 days per week. Salary US$7.25 per hour

Contact: 941-3082. Email: mtcl@tciway.tc

This position is currently held by a work permit holder Interested Belongers are asked to submit a copy of their resume to the Labour Department 26674

MERVIN INGHAM SR

Over Back, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

• To ensure that the premises is well kept, dispose of trash and leaves, water plants when necessary, minor maintenance and repairs.

• Must be willing to work 5 days a week Salary: $1,200 monthly

CONTACT: 241-2401

Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 26706

WAREHOUSE LABOURERS Ananda Ltd. AV Butterfield Drive has an immediate opening for a Labourer; this position is currently held by a work permit holder.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS POSITION INCLUDE: • Heavy lifting • Assist customers in placing goods purchased onto delivery truck/van • Maintain safe and clean work environment • Placing goods purchased onto customers truck/van EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum 2 years experience as a Labourer with the ability to communicate effectively.

SALARY: $9.50 - $10.00 per hour.

STORE CLERK Ananda Ltd. AV Butterfield Drive has an immediate opening for a Store Clerk; this position is currently held by a work permit holder.

JOB SUMMARY AND QUALIFICATIONS: Responsible for sales activities; Assist and interact courteously and professionally with customers.

Experience and Qualifications: High School Graduate; previous experience as a Store Clerk would be an asset.

Salary: $7.75 Per Hr.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE Interested persons should submit a resume, along with their contact information, cover letter, two letters of reference (one preferably from a former employer), copies of educational certificates, a Police Certificate, and a copy of the Passport photo page.

Ananda Ltd. Leeward Hwy, Providenciales, has an immediate opening for a SUPERVISOR. This position is held by a work permit holder.

Applications can be submitted by courier or delivered directly to Invest Turks and Caicos at Unit 2D, Courtyard Plaza, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, prior to the deadline. The application should be addressed to The Chairman - Invest Turks and Caicos and sealed envelopes should have the words “Chief Executive Officer” clearly marked on the front.

JOB SUMMARY: • Responsible for the day to day supervision of the Retail staff and Shelf stockers • Assigning and training of new employees • Maintain inventory • Must be willing to work weekends and holidays

Alternatively, applications can be emailed to ahegner@ INVESTTURKSANDCAICOS.TC>; . The subject line in the email should read “Chief Executive Officer”.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: • Minimum of 5 years experience as a Store Supervisor • Experience with computerized Inventory Systems SALARY: $3,500.00 per month.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only persons selected for an interview will be contacted.

SUPERVISOR

PLEASE SUBMIT AN APPLICATION NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24TH, 2021 TO: ANANDA LTD., LEEWARD HWY, PROVIDENCIALES. TEL: 339-4663 EMAIL: JOBS@ KBHOMECENTER.COM

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OVANDO CONSTRUCTION

EDWIN DICKENSON Grand Turk, TCI. is looking for

ASST. HOUSEKEEPER Maintaining the high standards of cleanliness and presentation of general house works.

Familiar with all household operations and display critical thinking and analytical skills.

Oversee and train other domestic workers. To work 6 days per week. Salary: $9.00 per hour

Coral Gardens Resort, Providenciales, TCI. 941 8260

EXECUTIVE CHEF EDUCATION AND TRAINING: • Post-secondary degree in Culinary Arts or industry equivalent experience with at least 8 years’ experience working as an Executive Chef • Fully functional on computer with a full knowledge of Excel, MS-Word and Quickbooks and Micros • Deep understanding of menu planning complete with cost analysis, portioning and design.

• Full knowledge of a broad range of inventory control measures with the ability to develop and execute.

• Fluent in English both written and oral with a fundamental understanding of French and Spanish • First Aid Training

SKILL REQUIREMENTS: • Extensive experience in the preparation and execution of Mexican and Tex Mex cuisine • Plan and execute special events on or off premise for a diverse clientele.

• Precise knife skills • Execute a large variety of desserts from scratch including cakes, custards, mousses, ice creams, sorbets, and gelatin stabilized desserts • Execute naturally leavened breads and breakfast pastry from scratch • Produce all breakfast, lunch and dinner items with expert precision.

• Cook entire menu on the line during service, including meats to temperature specifications.

• Prepare and execute a variety of specials utilizing seasonality and quality as the catalyst • Be versed in a large variety of cooking techniques to include: braising, sautéing, frying, steaming, poaching, soup making and the Mother Sauces.

• Develop and cost recipes to accurately reflect the long term goals of Somewhere Café and Lounge • Execute a proper sanitation procedure to insure that high quality food is served that accurately represents the Café • Receive food orders from various vendors, checking for quality and pricing.

• Implement training of kitchen staff to encourage growth and success in a positive environment.

• Must have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to both engage staff and guests in conversation • Must be a natural leader with the ability to lead by example, demonstrating at any moment the willingness and ability to do the job of any of those working with and/or under him/her.

• Mediatory and conflict resolution skills with the ability to recognize potential problems in advance.

• Must be able to co-ordinate schedule requirements for a large staff • Must be able to keep detailed records of all employees up to date.

• Demonstrates the ability to multi-task under extreme pressure.

• Strong mathematical skills as it applies to accounting, budgeting, menu costing and recipe conversions • Execute weekly and monthly inventory of items with a focus on budgeting, cost analysis and planning • Maintain a positive environment in the kitchen to encourage growth and diversity within the workplace • Be able to stand on ones feet for extended hours, and be comfortable lifting 50 pounds without physical restrictions.

• Be available to work holidays and weekends with a flexible schedule.

Salary Commensurate with Experience. Approximately $50K-$60K annually SEND CV, REFERENCES, RESIDENCY STATUS TO: AFABARA@ SOMEWHERECAFEANDLOUNGE.COM OR ISLAND APPLICANTS CAN ALSO SUBMIT THEIR INFORMATION TO THE LABOR BOARD TO BE CONSIDERED. POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER LIQUID CAICOS, LTD T/A SOMEWHERE CAFE & LOUNGE @ COREL GARDENS RESORT PHONE: 649-941-8260 (OFFICE)

CONTACT: TEL: 649-946-1278 / FAX:649-9461101 / EMAIL: INFO@OLYMPIC.TC

Positions currently held by work permit holder.

BELONGERS are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 26676

Richmond Hill ● Providenciales ● Turks and Caicos Islands ● BWI Phone/Fax: (649) 946-4957 ● E-mail: richhillprep@yahoo.com

TRAINED PRIMARY SCHOOL

with a minimum of ten years’ teaching experience and a teacher's certificate from an accredited institution.

Teacher should be able to teach all subjects to any grade level, complete unit and lesson plans, serve on various committees, and complete annual reports. Salary is $2,200 per month.

We are also looking to fill the position of a cleaner. This position pays $7.00 per hour.

Positions currently held by work permit holder.

Please apply in writing to richhillprep@yahoo.com or call 946-4957

HOUSEMAN

Responsibilities: Cooking, Cleaning, Yard Work, 5 Dogs, Salary: $1,200 per month, with housing and some meals included EMAIL: DEESHAMO@ GMAIL.COM

This position is currently held by a work permit holder Belonger are encourage to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department

R&R ENTERPRISE

Magnolia Road, Long Bay Is seeking to employ a

STANDING SEAM METAL ROOFER (Standing Seam Metal) Building roofs, installing standing seam metal and other materials.

Salary: $2,500 monthly

CONTACT: 243-1320 OR 243-7156 Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is for renewal of work permit

26685

SAI CUBAN CIGARS LTD

Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 26708

Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework. Salary: $6.50 Hr

CONTACT: 3451770

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 26662

NTAB

#28 South Dock

MAINTENANCE WORKER

To work on Construction Site, Maintenance to home and Villas from 9-6.

Salary $9.00 Hr CONTACT: 246-9692 SEND RESUME TO NIAB@GMAIL.COM

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

26642

SCOOTIE & JOSE MECHANICS & BODY SHOP

One Season Gracebay

CIGAR SALESMAN

Promote cigars and other smoking products to retailers or wholesalers. Salary: $8.00 Hr Monday to Saturday. Requirements: Must have atleast 3-5 years working experience in cigars industry. Must have knowledge of all the cigars to maintain and sell the cigars.

CONTACT: TRACY PARKER 2415286 EMAIL: ACOOLGRAY@HOTMAIL.COM OR CONTACT LABOR DEPARTMENT

26717

CONTACT: 649-331-5498

DOMESTIC WORKER

Richmond Hill Preparatory School is looking for a

#3 WELK CLOSE, GLASS SHACK Is seeking to employ a

CARPENTER

• Follow blueprints and building plans. Install structures and fixtures, such as windows and molding. Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, and other materials.

• To work 6 days a week.

Salary: $8 hourly

MESADIEU CELESTIN ADIELLE Kingston, The Bight

RICHMOND HILL PREPARATORY SCHOOL

PETER AND JOANNE KARAM

#101 COURD SUITES, GRACE BAY Is seeking to employ

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

26679

#4 Kitch Apartment, Old Airport Road, Providenciales

HEAVY MACHINE MECHANIC

• Maintenance and repair of diesel-powered vehicles.

Running diagnostic tests on vehicles, test-driving vehicles to gauge performance and maintaining detailed records of the vehicles they have serviced.

• To work 6 days a week.

Salary: $12.50 hourly

CONTACT: 243-4905

Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board

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ISLAND LABS

GRACE BAY, PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS

MRVL Islands Labs Ltd is a Turks and Caicos Islands registered company whose principal business is the extraction, processing and export of scorpion venom. MRVL has extensive experience in this business and currently conduct similar activities outside the Turks and Caicos Islands. The company has made the decision to relocate its scientific laboratory and production facilities to Providenciales.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Supervises all laboratory technicians in the venom extraction laboratory.

• Must have experience in and ensure all laboratory class 5 FDA protocols are maintained • Ensure that venom is kept at specific temperatures during extraction and that MRVL venom extraction protocols are maintained at all times.

• Experienced in and performs pipetting of venom from extraction tubes to cryotubes.

• Manages and maintains all lab equipment to ensure no bacteria enters the laboratory.

• And such other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have at least five years experienced in the administration of the eLabNext Laboratory Management program by Eppendorf, as well as Microsoft Word and Excel.

(Starting salary $2000 per month)

LABORATORY MANAGER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervises laboratory technicians, • Responsibility for new hires and training.

• Knowledgeable in all aspects of the laboratory.

• Maintains daily venom logs and verification • responsible for cryo exports of venom and management of all aspects of quality control and safety procedures in the laboratory; • Management of scorpion maintenance, feeding procedures, cleaning protocols and importation of scorpion food.

• And such other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have at least five years experienced in the administration of the eLabNext Laboratory Management program by Eppendorf, as well as Microsoft Word and Excel (Starting salary $2000 per month)

from the scorpions in 30 minute extraction cycles • Maintain the integrity of the venom extracted in accordance with lab protocols • Verify as a quality control measure each scorpion and the venom extracted.

• And such other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned

REQUIREMENTS

• Must have at least three years of experience in the eLabNext Laboratory Management program

by Eppendorf • Must be able to maintain a log of the extraction of every scorpion.

• Must be experienced in venom extraction and be able to milk scorpions at a rate no less than 5 per minute (Starting salary $1750 per month)

LABORATORY TECHNICIAN – ENTOMOLOGY CARE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Responsible for the daily feeding and cleaning of the scorpion enclosures.

• Must be experienced in the eLabNext program

by Eppendorf in order to log the cleaning and feeding of scorpion enclosure.

• Responsible for the maintenance of the feeder cricket population.

• Other responsibilities include the maintenance and logging of scorpion births and deaths and must be experienced in related entomology husbandry.

• The Entomology Care Lab Technician reports to both the Lab Supervisor and Lab Manager • And such other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned

• Domestic Worker consists of cleaning, Laundry and organizing rooms.

• Able to work with little or no supervision, be physically fit, dependable and hard working.

• Must be self-motivated and able to understand, write and speak English fluently.

Salary: $300.00 per week

CAICOS CACTUS MANAGEMENT WHITBY HIGHWAY, WHITBY, TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS TEL: (649) 231-4885 EMAIL: INFO@CAICOSCACTUSMANAGEMENT.COM

• Must have at least three years of experience in the eLabNext Laboratory Management program

by Eppendorf • Candidate must be prepared to work an 8 hour shift - day or night • Should be experienced in entomology husbandry (Starting salary $1500 per month)

CLEANERS

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties and Responsibilities Specialized cleaning of 5 laboratory rooms, offices and bathrooms. ($6.50 per hour)

Construction labourer consists of performing tasks involving physical labor at building sites, highway, laying blocks, heavy construction projects and demotion sites.

• Able to work with little or no supervision, be physically fit, dependable and hard working.

• Must be self-motivated and able to understand, write and speak English fluently.

Salary: $9.50 per hour.

The position is currently held by a work permit holder All experienced and interested Belongers can send a copy of their resume to Labour Board depart and to the contact address below: NORSTAR GROUP LTD. COURTYARD PLAZA UNIT 2C LEEWARD HIGHWAY, PROVIDENCIALES TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS TEL: (649) 941-3600 EMAIL:AJONES@NORSTARGROUP.TC 26718

SELVERADO BUILDERS

SHAPAN HINSON

LABOURER

DOMESTIC WORKER

Airport Road, Down Town

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and door frames. Salary: $10.00 Hr

CONTACT: 2471252

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

SADRAC MICHEL

632 Millennium Hwy., Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

BABYSITTER

• Ensuring a safe environment, preparing and giving meals, bathing and dressing children, administering medicine, doing housework, and disciplining children when necessary.

• Must be willing to work 6 days a week.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 246-6464

Qualified candidates should email their applications to hr@mrvlgroup.com

26666

26719

CONSTRUCTION LABOURER

26681

REQUIREMENTS

LABORATORY TECHNICIANS – VENOM EXTRACTION • Responsible for the physical extension of venom

DOMESTIC WORKER

The position is currently held by a work permit holder All experienced and interested Belongers can send a copy of their resume to Labour Board depart and to the contact address below:

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES LABORATORY SUPERVISOR

CLASSIFIEDS 43

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

26739

Residence, Five Cays

Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework. Salary $6.50 Hr

CONTACT: 2432750

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 26647

SAMUEL WILSON #12 MUSGROVE HILL, KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a

FISHERMAN

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

CONTACT: 342-2511

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 26649

44 CLASSIFIEDS

September 11-17, 2021

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS OCTAVIUS RENE

Islands Labs Ltd Grace Bay, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands MRVL Islands Labs Ltd is a Turks and Caicos Islands registered company whose principal business is the extraction, processing and export of scorpion venom. MRVL has extensive experience in this business and currently conduct similar activities outside the Turks and Caicos Islands. The company has made the decision to relocate its scientific laboratory and production facilities to Providenciales.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Spa Therapist DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Performing different types of massages, beauty treatments, and wellness therapies.

• Maintaining detailed records of massages, treatments, and therapies performed on each spa guest.

• Communicating with guests during massages to adjust massage techniques as required.

• Resolving guest complaints and reporting any accidents to the supervisor.

• Cleaning and sanitizing work areas, changing treatment room sheets, and sterilizing all instruments and equipment before each use.

• Explaining massages, treatments, and therapies to guests and providing suitable recommendations as needed.

• Ensuring that the spa treatment room is adequately stocked with spa supplies and reporting shortages to the supervisor.

• Enquiring about guests' medical conditions and allergies, etc., before providing spa services.

REQUIREMENTS: • Relevant International Beauty and Massage Therapist Degree, diploma or equivalent.

• Licensed in massage therapy with 3 years’ experience as an Esthetician and massage therapist with spa rated 4Stars or above • CPR and First Aid certifications are advantageous.

• Sound knowledge of different massage techniques, facials, waxing, manicure and pedicure, great sales experience • The ability to stand for extended periods.

• Excellent organizational skills.

• Effective communication skills.

• Exceptional customer service skills.

• Patience and respect.

(Starting salaries commensurate with qualifications and experience)

Spa Infusion Nurse DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Conducts initial and ongoing patient assessment, • Develops plan of intervenors infusion care that is individualized for the patient and document same, • Performs appropriate hydration infusion treatments as determined following patient assessment in an accurate manner.

• Performs therapeutic nursing interventions as established by individualized plan of care.

• Provides individualized patient education about infusion procedures customized to the patient.

• Initiates emergency measures when required.

• Maintains confidentiality in matters related to patient and facility staff.

• Provides care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner • Document and reports patient condition to appropriate personnel during each shift • Maintains current competency in nursing specialty Requirements: • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a Registered Nurse designation.

• Current licensure in good standing in the Turks and Caicos Islands • Suitable evidence of sufficient nursing experience to prepare and administer intervenors and infusion procedures • Evidence of all additional required credentials specific to nurse specialty and as designated by health care authorities in Turks and Caicos Islands.

(Starting salaries commensurate with qualifications and experience)

Cleaners DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Specialized cleaning of spa treatment rooms bathrooms. And public spaces ($6.50 per hour)

Qualified candidates should email their applications to hr@mrvlgroup.com

Sub Division, Five Cays

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 Hr

CONTACT: 3416277

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 26660

VALERIA D. MISSICK

198 Long Bay Hills, Long Bay Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

• Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework.

• To work shifts and holidays.

Salary: $7 hourly

CONTACT: 232-3487

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 26741

STANCH CONSTRUCTION

#4AB COOPER JACK ROAD, PROVIDENCIALES

LABOURER

Duties: cleaning up on premises, doing minor repairs Buildings. Salary $7.00 per hour THESE POSITIONS ARE CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOR DEPARTMENT

CONTACT: 231-6089 26713

TORTILLAS SNACK BAR & GRILL

#648 MILLENIUM HIGHWAY, Blue Hills, PROVIDENCIALES Is seeking to employ a

COOK

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 per hour

CONTACT: 241-2078

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 26689

TURQUOISE LANDSCAPING LTD

#8 LEEWARD DRIVE, LONG BAY, PROVIDENCIALES Is looking to hire

3 GARDENERS/LABOURERS

• 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.

26709

JOHN G. HANCHELL

East Suburbs, Grand Turk. Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

Duties: To clean and maintain Premises by removing all trash and debris by disposing it at the dump site and assist with delivering water and any Other chores as assigned.

SALARY: $7.50 per hour.

CONTACT: 346-2374

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

26722

September 11-17, 2021 STEPHANIE MC KNIGHT – GRAY Albacore St, Glass Shack

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 Hr 6 days a week

CONTACT: 345-8299

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 26643

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS SUPER CLEANING SERVICES

TCI TECHNICAL CENTRE

DOMESTIC WORKER

Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, restroom cleaning etc. Salary: $7.00 Hr

#50 HUMMING BIRD LANE, LEEWARD Is seeking to employ a

Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other housework. Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 348-0977

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 26690

Quality Road, Five Cays

CLEANER

CONTACT: 3432348

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

26667

THE SCHOOL FOR FIELD STUDIES, SOUTH CAICOS

CENTER DIRECTOR AND MARINE OPERATIONS COORDINATOR JOB SUMMARIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

Center Director – PhD required in related field, teaching and research experience, $50K annually; Marine Operations Coordinator – SCUBA Instructor, BS degree or higher in Marine Science, coordinates all field activities, maintain boats, research and diving equipment, $20K annually All positions required to live on-site, 6 day work week, minimum Divemaster Scuba Diver unless otherwise stated, prior experience living/working at a field station and boat handling is preferred. Currently heldp by Work Permit employees

TO APPLY: PLEASE SEND YOUR CV TO HHERTLER@FIELDSTUDIES.ORG – THESE POSITIONS ARE FOR FIRST TIME APPLICANT. TC ISLANDERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOR DEPARTMENT. Start Date: Immediately

ANITA SMITH

Barrack Hill Road, Grand Turk. Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER Duties: To clean and maintain Premises by removing all trash and debris by disposing it at the dump site and assist with delivering water and any Other chores as assigned.

SALARY: $7.50 per hour.

MARGUERITE ALTIDOR Over Back, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

TAILOR Duties: To sew and make Men and women’s clothing.

To mend and adjust clothing To fit customers. SALARY: $8.00 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.

26723

Belongers are asked to submit A copy of their resume to The Labour Board. This position is Currently held by a work permit Holder. 26721

CLYDE HOLIDAY

ELDON RODRIQUEZ GARCIA/ER CONSTRUCTION LTD

CONTACT: 242-2745

Barrack Hill Road, Grand Turk.Is seeking to employ a

STORE CLERK

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: 243-5281

Belongers are asked to submit a Copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held By a work permit holder.

26654

CLASSIFIEDS 45

11 Macaw Close,Cooper Jack, Providenciales 333-1199

MAINTENANCE WORKER, CARPENTER Salary $8.00- $12.00 Minor plumbing & Electrical work, upkeep of apartment complex.

Install doors, trims, floor, formwork etc.

POSITIONS ARE CURRENTLY HELD BY WORK PERMIT HOLDERS. QUALIFIED BELONGERS MAY ALSO APPLY WITH LABOUR DEPARTMENT 26715

GARDENER 1 – (2 YEARS EXP)

Full time position. Irrigation experience a must. Oversee, organize, repair and replace all irrigation areas on Pine Cay for quality assurance. Must have knowledge of local plant species, pest control and water guides. Wage to commensurate with experience.

GARDNER 2 – (2 YEARS EXP)

Full time position. Resort experience in maintaining the beauty and health of plants, flowers, outdoor grounds and trees on Pine Cay. General maintenance tasks including designing, producing, renewing and preserving outdoors spaces. In depth knowledge of plant species, pests, fertilizer, pruning and water guide. Wage to commensurate with experience.

BOAT MECHANIC – (5+ YEARS EXP)

Repair and adjust electrical and mechanical equipment on inboard/ outboard boat engines. Start engines and monitor performance for signs of malfunctioning, such as smoke, vibration or misfiring. Observe equipment in operation and diagnose potential problems. Document inspection and test results on work performed or to be performed. Mount motors on boats and conduct operational tests on the water at various speeds. Position equipment using hand tools, electric tools or heavy equipment. Repair mechanical equipment such as bilge pumps, power tilts or power take offs. Repair defective engines or engine components. Perform routine engine maintenance on motorboats. Captains license a must. Wage to commensurate with experience.

SECURITY SPECIALIST K9 HANDLER/TRAINER – (10 YEARS EXP)

in Military or Law Enforcement. Patrolling the Cay with K9 security dogs.

Responsible for the care and training of dogs. Security bag checks. Check in/ out and Contractors. Monitor, review and repair security cameras. Respond to incidents at all hours, any time. Must be prepared to work evenings, holidays and weekends. Must have First Responder and Fire Fighting training certificates. Be able to instruct and use K9’s to search, apprehend and safely detain persons involved in or attempting criminal activity. Protect all property of the island, Homeowners, guests and staff. Wage to commensurate with experience.

SECURITY OFFICER – (5 YEARS EXP)

We are looking for a professional Security Officer to protect our premises, assets and our personnel. You will maintain a high visibility presence and prevent all illegal or inappropriate actions. The goal is to detect, deter, observe and report. Must be interested and willing to train with our K-9 division. Wage to commensurate with experience.

MARINE SUPERVISOR – (5 YEARS EXP)

in a resort Marina environment. Must have a current Boat Captains license and be Customer Service driven. Daily boat transfers for Guests, staff and Homeowners to and from Provo and North Caicos. Manage staff schedules.

Computer literate. Record and report daily logs. Oversee and direct daily marine operations. Coordinate and maintain safe and orderly boat traffic.

Enforce Marine rules and regulations as per the TCI Marine Ordinance.

Coordinate cleaning and maintenance on Club and Homeowners boats.

Oversee the fueling station and dock repairs. Familiar with all boat operations and the surrounding waters. Must be able to swim and have lifesaving training.

Wage to commensurate with experience.

ALL APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN POLICE RECORD. SOME POSITIONS MAY REQUIRE STAYING ON THE CAY FOR SCHEDULED SHIFTS. INTERESTED APPLICANTS CAN SUBMIT THEIR RESUMES TO: RESORT@MERIDIANCLUB.COM

46 CLASSIFIEDS A & W CONSTRUCTION

BETTY DESIR ESTIME

#3 NORWAY ROAD, KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a

WILSON CIRCLE, BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

CARPENTER

BABYSITTER

Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, and other materials.

Salary: $9 hourly

CONTACT: 244-1698

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 26738

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

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 649-341-4219

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 26657

BREEZE CONSTRUCTION 12 Bay Road, Blue Hills Is seeking a

LABOURER

Set up worksite, erect scaffolding, lay out tools, set up forms for the pouring of concrete foundations, remove debris, pack up tools, put away any unused materials, and take down bracing and scaffolding.

Salary: $8 hourly

CONTACT: 345-4646

Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 2669

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS S & F WHOLESALE CASH & CARRY

RIGBY BUILDERS

West Road, Grand Turk. Is seeking to employ a

241-9541 Tana Road, Five Cays, Provo

LABOURER

$6.25 per hr clean sites, tools, clean yard, vehicle

Duties: To clean and maintain Store, stock shelves, assist with removing all trash and debris by disposing it at the dump site and any Other chores as assigned. SALARY: $7.50 per hour.

CONTACT: 431-2500

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

26724

4 Labourers 4 construction Labourers

ABIGAIL DELANCY – 347-8145 Blue Hills, Provo

DOMESTIC WORKER

$6.25 per hr General house chores etc.

DIDINE BEAUTY SALON AND BARBER SHOP

BISHOP PLAZA, FIVE CAYS ROAD Is seeking to employ a

HAIRSTYLIST

FOUR CORNERS TAXI, TOUR & SIGHTSEEING

BACK SALINA, GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

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

Salary: $7 hourly

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: 341-3279

CONTACT: 649-243-4141

TASTY SWEETS

East Suburbs, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

HELPER

Duties: Clean and dust Shelves and goods, stock Shelves and assist customers. SALARY: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 243-2869

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 26664

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 26734

Belongers are encouraged to Submit a copy of their resume To the Labour Board. This Position is currently held by a Work permit holder. 26725

TJ’S CONSTRUCTION

WALTER F.L. GARDINER

VIP CARWASH

PLUMBER Duties: Read

MAINTENANCE MAN

CAR WASHER

West Road, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

blueprints Install, fit cut Plumbing pipes.

Must be will to work Six days a week.

Salary: $12.00 per hour.

CONTACT: 245-4888

Belongers are asked to Send a copy of their Resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently Held by a Work Permit holder.

26727

Palm Grove, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

Duties: To fix, maintain Building problems and yard Maintenance as necessary. SALARY: $7.50 per hour

CONTACT: 332-1305

Back Road, Blue Hills

Wash inside and outside of vehicles. Salary: $6.50 Hr CONTACT: 3472552

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.

26726

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 26659

YADLEY DORVIL

WILLIAMS LIGHTBOURNE

HELPER

DOMESTIC WORKER

LOUIS FRANCOIS

– 347-7899 South Dock Road, Provo

LABORER

$6.25 per hr – clean yard, vehicle etc.

POSITIONS HELD BY WORK PERMIT HOLDERS. BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND RESUME TO LABOUR DEPARTMENT.

XTREME FITNESS (TCI) LTD. S TA F F

September 11-17, 2021

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

VA C A N C Y

FITNESS TRAINER MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: • Must have a High School Diploma. A bachelor’s degree would be an asset, but not a requirement.

• Certification in Personal Training/ Fitness Training including: weight training (weight loss/muscle building), Integrated balance/conditioning training, spinning, T.R.X Certification, Body Movement and Twist Sport Conditioning, CPR, First Aid and Can Ft Pro Certification. Certification n RPM, Body Flow and GLPTI would be an asset.

• Must have a minimum of ten (10) years’ experience as a Trainer/Instructor MAIN DUTIES: • Demonstrating exercise and routines to clients • Assisting clients in exercises to minimize injury and promote fitness • Monitoring client’s progress • Providing information or resources on general fitness and health issues • Providing emergency first aid, if necessary.

Compensation is $15,000 p.a plus a percentage of every session/class done

APPLICATION TO BE ADDRESSED TO: DIRECTOR, XTREME FITNESS (TCI) LTD/. NORMANDY HOUSE, CENTER MEWS COMPLEX, LEEWARD HIGHWAY, PROVIDENCIALES, PH: 649-245-6518 OR TO EMAIL ADDRESS BRUCE@ EXTREMEFITNESSTCI.COM

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 26683

THOMAS SWANN Breezy Brae, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and door frames. Salary: $7 hourly

CONTACT: 332-1022

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

26645

LALOUNE SHOP Granny Hill, Five Cays Telephone: 344-5318

LABOURER

Clean the store every morning, upheld safe and clean working environment, loading and unloading of goods, assisted other personnel as needed to maintain safety in the packaging area, pick, pack, receive and restock products and able to work without supervision Salary starts at $6.25 per hour.

RENEWAL, BELONGER WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PREFERENCE. 26693

Long Bay Hills, Providenciales Is seeking to employ a

Take care of children. Salary: $6.50 hourly CONTACT: 331-5699

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 26740

NICHOLAS LIVISTON WATKINS Kew Town, 242-2989

LABOURER

Cleaning outside the property, Pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames, Cares for the garden on a daily basis. Salary: $6.25 per hour.

RENEWAL, BELONGER WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PREFERENCE. 26644

Wheeland, Blue Hills 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: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 232-3544

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 26684

ISLAND LANDSCAPING

22 Hill Drive, South Dock Is seeking to employ a

LANDSCAPER

Soil cultivation, digging, and forking, mulching, watering, raking, weeding, edging, pruning, seed sowing, bed preparation and planting. Salary: $8 hourly

CONTACT: 346-7857 OR GCMISSICK@GMAIL.COM

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 26580

September 11-17, 2021

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

CLASSIFIEDS 47 MESSENGER BAPTIST CHURCH Five Cay Road, Five Cays

ASSISTANT PASTOR

CLINICAL SERVICES MANAGER (CSM) POSITION SUMMARY-OVERVIEW The National Health Insurance Board (NHIB) Clinical Services Manager (CSM) primary role is to Coordinate comprehensive (medical, social etc.) health care services for beneficiaries of the Treatment Abroad Program. Provide daily supervision of Patient Service Representatives and Nurse Case Managers, assist in the development and implementation of approved and appropriate treatment plans. Manage the handling of patient records and facilitate the transfer of information to the approved recipients. Interface with the network of medical providers in regard to client care. Prepare, analyse, and present in a timely and accurate manner relevant reports on clinical services. Participate in policy development and spearhead health promotion/ education activities. The CSM must be familiar with health insurance and general office procedures. Works under the daily supervision of the Medical Director and facilitate the smooth processing of services required by clients referred overseas for care. The CSM is also responsible for providing administrative support and oversee the hiring and training of staff members within the department, liaise with patients and healthcare professionals and coordinate patient care plans.

SPECIFIC TASKS OR DUTIES • Assign cases in an equitable and efficient manner to be managed by Nurse Case Manager.

• Work along with the Medical Director in developing treatment plans and ensure effective implementation of plans.

• Provide supervision for Case Management (establishing work plans, evaluation criteria, carry out performance appraisal, recommend the approval of leave applications, make recommendations for promotion and training, develop on call roster, etc.)

• Engage in collaborative problem solving for complex case management issues • Monitor the generation storage and appropriate dissemination of medical records in accordance with departmental standards.

• Liaison with medical providers for updates on services provided, status of patients and participate in case management audits, provide approval for extension of coverage for required procedures in accordance with establish

treatment plans.

• Provide information to clients/ family /members of the public and act as first level of interface in response to grievances.

• Prepare weekly updates/Monthly encounter reports and other relevant reports.

• Review and authorize subsistence and transportation claims up to $1000 USD • Establish an events calendar, organize and participate in related health education/promotion activities.

• Participate in policy development and monitor standard operating procedures for the administration of clinical services • Perform on call duties • Represent the NHIB at meetings nationally/ internationally in accordance with organizational objectives and directives.

• Ensure departmental /organizational policies are strictly adhered to and initiate appropriate disciplinary actions for breeches.

• Adheres to all safety procedures and informs management of any unsafe conditions.

• Attends meetings and training as requested.

• Any other duty deemed appropriate and consistent with the position, professional qualification and skill set as directed by the Medical Director/CEO

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE • Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing • Registered Nurse / Midwife • Other post graduate nursing education (Emergency Department/ Nurse Practitioner/ Management or equivalent) Asset • Five (5) years progressive experience in senior/ supervisory position (primary healthcare and Hospital experience) • Health related certification, (BLS, ACLS, PALS, Medical Tourism, Basic Health Insurance or related) • Certification in Customer service / Supervisory management • Current Certificate of Good Standing / Registration with TCI Health Professional Authority SALARY:

Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience up to $53,579.00 per annum

All Applications should be addressed to: Sheena Smith-Yip National Health Insurance Board Salt Mills Plaza, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands British West Indies Email: recruitment@tcinhip.tc Please ensure the application clearly demonstrates how you meet the noted qualifications as applicants will be screened based on the information provided. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants who applied for any of the above listed positions, do not have to reapply. After submitting application to National Health Insurance Board Human Resource department, Qualified Belongers may also submit a copy of their applications to the Commissioner of Labour & Immigration Board.

Deadline for submission is September 18, 2021

Preaching to church and attending bible studies. Salary: $1600 Monthly + Accommodation

CONTACT: 2413609 Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board

26608

Waterloo Plaza, Grand Turk. Is seeking a

LABOURERS Cleaning up on site, garbage disposal, maintenance works, checking and receiving inventory. Salary: $8.00 per hour. Must be willing to work 6 days per week.

PLEASE CONTACT: 6499461278 26587

PROVO CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 19 Bible Street, Blue Hills Rd.

4 ELEMENTARY TRAINED TEACHERS

Teacher applicant must: • Be a committed born again Christian preferably of Baptist faith.

• Must be trained with a valid teacher’s certificate of diploma in education.

• Teachers needed for

grades 1-6 Salary: Based on qualification and experience $1350.00-$1800.00

JANITOR/CLEANER

To provide janitorial services at the school 5 days per week at $8.00 per hour

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD A WORK PERMIT HOLDER CURRENTLY HOLDS THIS POSITION PLEASE SUBMIT ALL APPLICATIONS TO INFO@PROVOCHRISTIANSCHOOL.COM DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 26615

TCI INDUSTRIAL SERVICES LTD #30 PARROT CUT AVE., DISCOVERY BAY Is seeking to employ a

PAINT SPECIALIST

Wallpapering, stucco repair, able to do Venetian plastering, pricing charts and interior and exterior finishing. Salary: $800 per week

CONTACT: 941-4051

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

26581

TCI PROGRESSIVE EMPLOYMENT 35 LEEWARD PALMS Is seeking to employ a

SERVER - $8 HOURLY

Serving food and drinks to customers.

SUSHI CHEF - $8 HOURLY

Preparing traditional sushi.

CONTACT: 231-6991

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. Work permit holders currently holds these positions 26623

DESMOND BROOKS North Creek District, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER Duties: To clean and maintain Premises by removing all trash and debris by disposing it at the dump site and assist with delivering water and any Other chores as assigned.

SALARY: $7.50 per hour.

CONTACT: 232-7881

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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KELLY MISSICK

KECHIE

Back Salina, Grand Turks

Acting on behalf of TEN & SANCHEZ LTD

Bronze Lane, Long Bay 341-4752

ELECTRICIAN TECHNICIAN $10 HOURLY

Install and maintain wiring, control, and lighting systems.

Inspect transformers and circuit breakers. Identify electrical problems with testing devices.

HANDYMAN - $6.25 HOURLY • Minor maintenance on buildings.

MAINTENANCE WORKER$6.50 HOURLY

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• Fix and maintain mechanical equipment, buildings, and machines.

Plumbing work, painting, flooring repair and upkeep, electrical repairs, heating, and air conditioning system.

NORMA GOODRIDGE

Palm Circle E, Leeward Palms 431-6672

CARETAKER - $6.25 HOURLY

Taking Care of pets and home while owner is away or at work.

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD THESE POSITIONS ARE WORK PERMIT RENEWALS 26612

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 Hr

CONTACT: 245-8399

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 26556

L.P.S. RETAIL & WHOLESALES

GRANNY HILL, FIVE CAYS, 346-6622

SALES PERSON

Receive payment by cash, checks and credit cards, Issue receipts, and change due to customers. Count money in cash drawers to ensure that amounts are correct. Pay: 6.25 per hour RENEWAL. THIS POSITION IS HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER, Belonger will be given first preference 26555

ROBERT’S AGENCY

KVANAR LTD

Acting on behalf of

is seeking a

NICOLA ROBERTS

Procurement Specialist

Palm Circle, Leeward Palms 241-2043

FOR IMMEDIATE EMPLOYMENT QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE NEEDED:

Hold a minimum of 5 years experience in the purchasing of construction materials ranging from rough/first fix materials to finish/final fix items.

Have a concise understanding of all construction materials including, but not limited to, lumber & masonry products, windows, doors, hardware, appliances, cabinetry, electrical & plumbing materials, tiles, drywall, paint etc.

Excellent written and oral skills and advanced experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Plan swift (or equivalent) and is able to create detailed purchasing schedules, financial analysists, procurement programs, take offs and reports.

Must have the ability to easily read and understand construction drawings & plans and provide detailed take offs from the same and have a good understanding of physical construction schedules.

Be willing to seek out new suppliers, negotiate competitive pricing and assist the office with purchase orders and monthly construction claims.

Have experience in shipping logistics, preparing all necessary documentation to ship, receive and inventory materials ordered.

Extensive experience in design build projects would be an asset as the employee will work closely with the design department in the development of future projects.

Employee must be fluent in written and oral English. Other written and oral languages would be an asset (in particular French and Spanish).

GARDENER - $6.50 hourly.

Clean yard, water plants, cut grass.

BELONGERS ONLY APPLY WORK PERMIT RENEWALS

RODSTON K. ADAMS Back Road, Blue Hills

BARBER

Cutting, trimming, shampooing, and styling hair, trimming beards, or giving shaves. Clean and sterilize scissors, combs, clippers, and other instruments. Salary: $6.50 Hr

CONTACT: 2434166

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 26589

Salary $45,500 per annum, plus company Cell Phone. Annual Bonus Scheme Offered based upon Employee and Company Performance.

VERONICA PENN-PAUL

Please email résumé and covering letter to info@kvanar.com and also deliver a copy to our main office at the following address: 390 Leeward Highway, Long Bay, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands (Tel 649 333 2210).

LABOURER

Islanders applying for this positon are encouraged, in addition to providing a copy of their resume and covering letter to the company, to provide the same to the TCIG Labor Board & Immigration Board for consideration.

Applicants should be aware that one of the requirements of the interview for this positon will be for the candidate to provide a live demonstration of their ability to read construction drawings, operate take off software and produce associated schedules.

This position is currently held by a work permit holder.

26588

Lower Bight, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

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

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 241-1156

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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LAS BRISAS

#533 CHALK SOUND Is seeking to employ a

BOAT CAPTAIN

• Perform all maintenance and mechanical needs.

• Driving boats.

Salary: $10 hourly

CONTACT: 946-5306

This position is a renewal Belongers are encouraged to submit resume to Labor Department 26617

LORNA O’GILVIE

Behind Ball Park, Kew Town Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and door frames. Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 241-7600

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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PALATE PLEASURE

South Dock Road, Providenciales, (TCI) Seeking employment for the following:

2) COOKS Applicants duties are preparing ingredients for the cook, which includes washing, peeling, cutting, and slicing ingredients. Washing and drying dishes etc. Salaries is $6:25 per hrs. Hours of work are 8hrs per day and 5 days per week.

POSITIONS ARE VACANT AND BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGE TO APPLY FOR THE POSITIONS. INTERESTED CANDIDATE MAY CONTACT 1 (649) 346 1125 OR THE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, LABOUR DEPARTMENT, PROVIDENCIALES, (TCI) REGARDING EMPLOYMENT.

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ROSE BRICE

S & M CONSTRUCTION

WEST ROAD, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

WALTER COX, KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a

CARETAKER

DRYWALL FINISHER

• 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.

• 5 days a week.

Salary: $6.25 hourly

Responsible for installing wallboards to ceilings or to interior walls of buildings and applying plaster.

Smooths out imperfections with trowels and shackle.

Salary: $8 hourly

CONTACT: 347-9870

CONTACT: 342-2313

Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 26588

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 26626

J.L.J. VARIETY

GERMAN CIGAR PUB

Church Folly, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

S. E. Suburbs, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

CASHIER BARTENDER

Duties: Greet customers, Receive payments by cash, Cheques and Credit Cards, To issue receipts and change As necessary, maintain change And balance cash at days end.

SALARY: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 247-4284

Belongers are asked 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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Duties: To take client orders Mix and Serve drinks. Keep counter areas clean. Must be willing to work Irregular, long and late hours.

Salary: $8.00 per hour

CONTACT: 241-4979 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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KUBERA LTD GOLD SMITH

LAWANDA BASDEN

STEPHENSON JENNINGS

DOMESTIC WORKER

DOMESTIC WORKER

CONSTRUCTION LABOURER

# 16 Central Square Leeward Highway. 332-4100

Clean the store every morning, Upheld safe and clean working environment, Clean customers bathrooms, Replace tissue, remove trash from the store and bathroom, Unload merchandises.

Carries goods to different locations. SALARY: 6.25 per hour OLD/NEW APPLICATION. BELONGER WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PREFERENCE

26583

Providenciales, 344-3198

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.

26584

Location: Leeward Highway Telephone: 341-4502

to performed concrete sealing tasks, removed rubble, dirt, and hazardous waste from construction site, performed post-construction site cleanup and executed building cleaning activities, operated cleaning equipments and utilized cleaning materials, organized all company-provided equipments and materials on sites.

Salary: $8.00 per hour RENEWAL, THIS POSITION IS HELD

BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER, BELONGER WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PREFERENCE. 26613

J&JF CONSTRUCTION

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

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

Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 348-7523

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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JIMMILY GRAY

DOMESTIC WORKER

LABOURER

Kew, North Caicos

Job Offered: Washing, Ironing and Cleaning.

Applicant must be honest, reliable and hard working. Salary: $6.25 Hr

CONTACT 4314022

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

26597

North Caicos, Kew

- 6.25 HOURLY

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

CONTACT: 3440874

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. Work permit renew

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HEAD BUTLER

ON BEHALF OF OUR CLIENTS

Required to work at a Luxury Villa – responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

GUEST RELATIONS OPERATIONS TRAINER

• Able to create and update wine lists, make recommendations on food and wine pairings, and advise guests on wines based on their personal tastes; • Ability to train and manage staff, supervise administrative and clerical duties, and address customer complaints and queries; • Accountable for any tasks such as setting appointments for home repairs and maintenance, supervising any household staff, keeping an inventory of the house and restocking things as needed, making sure the house stays neat and organized, running errands, managing bills, and accounts of the Villa; • Must be able to work along side with chef and familiar with the menu and able to answer any questions and communicate with Chef; • Responsible for ensuring a clean and safe environment for all guests.

Additional tasks include overseeing the allocation of supplies for the villa and contributing to the overall satisfaction of guests; • Responsible for handling customer complaints, creating Villa policies, and complying with food and safety regulations; • Responsible for planning and overseeing projects to ensure they are completed in a timely fashion and within budget; • Must be ServSafe & Kosher-knowledgeable; • Must be able to work any day in the week and anytime even during holidays; • Previous international/Villa experience with multicultural environment; • Must have customer service, interpersonal, conflict resolution, strong interpersonality, and creative skills; • Strong professional communication skills, including ability to provide outstanding customer satisfaction; • Must have basic knowledge about fire safety, basic life support and first aid; • Ability to communicate tactfully with high-end Guests and management as well as other team members to resolve problems and negotiate resolutions; • Must be willing to perform any duties assigned by the Property Manager; • Valid TCI Driver’s License; • Starting salary $2,500.00.

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We are looking for an experienced, polished and reliable Guest Relations and Service Trainer. The candidate will be the main point of contact for guests, ensuring they receive the utmost care and attention from enquiry, to arrival and departure, providing them with assistance and help throughout their stay and providing the highest levels of customer satisfaction. They will be responsible for training villa hosts and concierges as well as scheduling staff hours. The successful candidate will also have experience in the reservations process of luxury villas rentals and will be expected to assist reservations personal. The successful candidate must be friendly and extremely professional and have the ability to confidently establish staff training protocols.

REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION

• Must be able to effectively and eloquently communicate with guests, business providers and vendors over the phone, email and in person • Must possess the necessary literary skills to create and maintain positive relationships between our clients, vendors and business providers • Must be detail orientated by nature with the ability to multi-task • Must be a quick thinker with the ability to think out of the box.

• Be able to problem solve presenting swift alternative plans when necessary • Must be an independent thinker with a creative mind with the ability to develop one of a kind bespoke experience • Understand changing trends in the industry and apply these to training procedures & company collateral • Must be able to maintain composure and work under pressure

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Degree in Hospitality or Communications Management • Must have participated in related training programmes such as tourism marketing, travel planning, customer service, training the trainer, Service with a leading Edge, CPR • Minimum 2 years’ experience working in the luxury villa concierge field or related area • Experience in organizing luxury events & parties • Qualifications and expertise in training & consulting • Reservations experience within the luxury villa industry • Related guest service training experience at 5-star level • VIP Butler experience working closely with demanding high-end clientele would be advantage.

This position is held by a work permit holder.

Interested Turks & Caicos Islanders are encouraged to send a cover letter, resumes, and references to Andrea Riggs, 82 Cherokee Road, Providenciales, or by Fax – 649-941-8251. Salary is commensurate with experience but ranges 26604 between $5,000-$6,000 per month.

Since the owners of this villa are Jewish it is essential the successful candidate has relevant experience and knowledge of kosher practices and must be able to demonstrate certification in this area. Similarly, this position also requires a person able to perform First Aid and/or CPR and must have own transportation to and from work.

INTERESTED ISLANDERS OR PERSONS WHO HAVE RESIDENCE WITH RIGHT TO WORK NEED APPLY. PLEASE SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO GRIFFITHS & PARTNERS, 82 CHEROKEE ROAD, PROVIDENCIALES, OR AR@GRIFFITHSANDPARTNERS.COM. PLEASE ALSO PROVIDE APPLICATION DETAILS TO THE LABOUR DEPARTMENT.

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GOVERNMENT VACANCIES APPLICATION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 17TH, 2021

JOB REFERENCE NO: KHB4-21-01, KHB4-21-02, KHB4-21-38, KHB4-21-03

VICE PRINCIPAL

DEPARTMENT: Education MINISTRY: Education, Labour, Employment & Customer Services LOCATION: Grand Turk, Providenciales and North Caicos SALARY: $43,111.50 per annum plus allowances JOB SUMMARY: This is a senior professional position which has responsibility for assisting the Principal with the administration of the daily operations of the primary and High school. The job holder is required to help the Principal to manage school operations, supervise staff and students, ensure the appropriate instruction and discipline of the student body and manage the school’s finances and supply inventory.

JOB REFERENCE NO: KHB4-21-04

EDUCATION OFFICER

DEPARTMENT: Education Department MINISTRY: Education, Labour, Employment and Customer Services LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: GRADE 8.1 $51,147.50 PER ANNUM JOB SUMMARY: This managerial position is responsible for the direction and oversight of a school system or set of programs in a specialized field and will oversee formulation of policies, setting of standards, development of the capabilities of staff, development and promotion of programs and targets to increase and improve capacity of the education sector.

GRADUATE TEACHER – SCIENCE GRADUATE TEACHER – ENGLISH AB

DEPARTMENT: Education MINISTRY: Education, Labour, Employment and Customer Services LOCATION: Various SALARY: $35,926.25 per annum plus allowances JOB SUMMARY: This is a specialist position which has unit level responsibility for the teaching of one or more of the school’s curriculum subjects to students.

JOB REFERENCE NO: CBB4-21-08

PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE (HEALTH VISITOR)

MINISTRY: Health and Human Services DEPARTMENT: Primary Health Care Department LOCATION: North Caicos SALARY: Grade 7.1 $41,205.00 per annum JOB SUMMARY: The incumbent in this position will be required to deliver effective comprehensive primary health care services focused on disease prevention, health promotion and maintenance in the clinic, homes and communities through the utilization of the nursing process.

JOB REFERENCE NO: CBB4-21-09 JOB REFERENCE NO: KHB4-21-05

GUIDANCE COUNSELLOR

DEPARTMENT: Education MINISTRY: Education, Labour, Employment and Customer Services LOCATION: Various SALARY: $35,926.25 per annum plus allowances JOB SUMMARY: This is a professional position which has unit level responsibility to help students overcome problems that impede learning and to assist them in making educational, occupational and life plans that hold promise for their personal fulfillment as mature and responsible men and women.

JOB REFERENCE NO: KHB4-21-06 AND KHB4-21-07

MORTUARY MANAGER MINISTRY: Health & Human Services LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 7.1 $41,205.00 per annum

JOB SUMMARY: The Morgue Manager is a senior management position which is responsible for oversight of all of the activities of the Government Morgues.

JOB REFERENCE NO: CBB4-21-10

PORTER

DEPARTMENT: Primary Health Care Unit (PHCU) MINISTRY: Health and Human Services LOCATION: South Caicos SALARY: $499.98 bi-weekly

JOB SUMMARY

To provide support service to the Primary Health Care Department personnel to maintain the cleanliness of

buildings, moving clients and moving supplies and materials.

JOB REFERENCE NO: CBB4-21-11

DRIVER

DEPARTMENT: Primary Health Care Unit MINISTRY: Health and Human Services LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: $499.98 Bi-weekly JOB SUMMARY: This is a direct operational response position within the Primary Health Care Unit.

JOB REFERENCE NO: CBB4-21-12

SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER MINISTRY: Health and Human Services LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: GRADE 6 - $33,415.00

JOB SUMMARY: This is a professional position which has responsibility for the instruction and supervision of students enrolled in Programs at the Special Needs Unit/ SNAP center JOB REFERENCE NO: CBB4-21-13

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OFFICER

DEPARTMENT: Environmental Health Department MINISTRY: Ministry of Health and Human Services LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 6.1 $33,415.00 per annum JOB SUMMARY: The incumbent will be responsible for the enforcement of Public and Environmental Health regulations and sanitation standards concerned with the residential and work environment, food-handling and hygiene, solid and liquid waste management and port health.

JOB REFERENCE: CBB04-21-14

HEALTH PLANNER

DEPARTMENT: HEALTH PLANNING AND PROMOTION UNIT MINISTRY: HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES LOCATION: GRAND TURK SALARY: Grade 8.1 $51,147.50 per annum JOB SUMMARY: This is a senior management position with responsibility for leading the Health Planning and CONTINUED U

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APPLICATION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 17TH, 2021 Promotion Unit and coordinating health planning and promotion initiatives. The job holder is also responsible for coordinating the development and implementation of health sector policies, plans, strategies and programmes under the advisement of the MoHHS Director of Health Services, Permanent Secretary, Deputy Secretary and other members of the senior management team.

JOB REFERENCE NO: CBB4-21-15

MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST

DEPARTMENT: District Administration MINISTRY: Home Affairs, Public Utilities Transportation LOCATION: Middle Caicos SALARY: Grade 8.1 $51,147.50 Per Annum

and

JOB SUMMARY: The incumbent in this senior position will act as the Central Administrator for the island by ensuring adherence to rules and guidelines in the effective delivery of Government Services.

JOB REFERENCE NO: LWB4-21-19

MINISTRY: Health and Human Services DEPARTMENT: National Public Health Laboratory LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 6.1 $33,415.00 per annum JOB SUMMARY: Medical technologists, also known as clinical laboratory technologists, perform and analyse the results of complex scientific tests on blood and bodily fluids. When test results are analysed and completed, medical technologists collaborate with physicians or Chief Medical Technologist on patient data.

JOB REFERENCE NO: CBB4-21-16

MEDICAL TECHNICIAN

MINISTRY: Health and Human Services DEPARTMENT: National Public Health Laboratory LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 5.1 $26,650.00 per annum JOB SUMMARY: This is a junior position which has floor level responsibility for providing laboratory results and information to authorized persons. The Laboratory information officer under the direction of the Chief Medical technologist collects, collates, records and disseminates information produced by the laboratory and is deemed to be performing satisfactorily when: client confidentiality is maintained and information is only disseminated to those authorized to have it.

LIAISON OFFICER

DEPARTMENT: Department of Motor Vehicles MINISTRY: Home Affairs, Public Utilities Transportation LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 5.1 $26,650.00 Per Annum

and

JOB SUMMARY: To ensure that all public and private vehicles are in compliance with the Road Safety Ordinance and to assist with the processing of vehicle registration, Driver’s Licenses and Data Entry.

JOB REFERENCE NO: LWB4-21-20, LWB4-21-21, LWB4-21-22

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

DEPARTMENT: Customer and Government Information Services, Department of Social Development and Ministry of Home Affairs MINISTRY: Home Affairs, Public Utilities and Transportation LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: GRADE 5.1 - $26,650.00 Per Annum JOB SUMMARY: This is an administrative position, which has responsibility for the smooth operation of administrative functions in the office and for dealing with information that is sensitive and/or confidential.

JOB REFERENCE NO: LWB4-21-17

PLUMBER

DEPARTMENT: Energy and Utilities MINISTRY: Home Affairs, Public Utilities Transportation LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 4.1 $21,935.00 Per Annum

JOB REFERENCE NO: LWB4-21-23 and

JOB SUMMARY: The post holder is responsible provide support to the Water Undertaking in dealing with all jobs associated with the pipe distribution network – fixing leaks, installation of service connections, disconnections and reconnections. This post will assist with the general maintenance of the entire distribution network.

CITIZENSHIP CASEWORKER

DEPARTMENT: Citizenship and Naturalisation MINISTRY: Home Affairs, Public Utilities and Transportation LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: GRADE 5.1 - $26,650.00 Per Annum JOB SUMMARY: This is an administrative support position which has departmental responsibility in assisting the department of Registration and Citizenship in the execution of various documents.

JOB REFERENCE NO: LWB4-21-18

DISTRICT COMMISSIONER

JOB REFERENCE NO: LWB4-21-24

ASSISTANT HOUSE

MANAGER – SAFE HOUSE

DEPARTMENT: Social Development MINISTRY: Home Affairs, Public Utilities Transportation LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 6.1 $33,415.00 Per Annum

and

JOB SUMMARY: The Assistant House Manager of the Turks and Caicos Safe House within the Department of Social Development will primarily provide residential care service to juveniles between the ages of 12 – 17 years.

The Asst. Manager, under the direction of the Deputy Director of the DSD will ensure the day to day safety and well-being of the adolescents who are deemed to be at risk and have been placed by the Court in the care of the Department of Social Development.

JOB REFERENCE NO: CFB4-21-25

SENIOR QUANTITY SURVEYOR

DEPARTMENT: Public Works Department Programme MINISTRY: Physical Planning and Infrastructure Development LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 9.1 - $59,552.50 Per Annum JOB SUMMARY: To manage all costs relating to building and civil engineering projects from the initial calculations to the final figures.

JOB REFERENCE NO: CFB4-21-26

DEVELOPMENT CONTROL ENGINEER

DEPARTMENT: Planning Department MINISTRY: Physical Planning and Infrastructure Development LOCATION: Grand Turk and Providenciales SALARY: Grade 5.1 $26,650.00 Per Annum JOB SUMMARY: This is a Junior position with responsibility for the enforcement of the Physical Planning Ordinance and the regulations made thereunder throughout TCI. The job, ensure the enforcement of the Code, educate the public and liaise as required regarding amendments to the Planning and Building Regulations.

JOB REFERENCE NO: CFB4-21-27

ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR

DEPARTMENT: Planning Department MINISTRY: Physical Planning and Infrastructure Development LOCATION: Grand Turk and Providenciales SALARY: Grade 5.1 $26,650.00 Per Annum JOB SUMMARY: This is a Junior position with responsibility for the CONTINUED U

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APPLICATION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 17TH, 2021 electrical inspection of new and existing electrical installations, and equipment, to ensure compliance with the National Electrical Code (NEC) for workmanship and safety factors.

JOB REFERENCE NO: LSB4-21-28

CROWN COUNSEL

DEPARTMENT: Finance, Investment & Trade MINISTRY: Finance, Investment & Trade LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 8.1 $51,147.50 Per Annum JOB SUMMARY: The job holder in this position must be able to provide legal advice to the Turks and Caicos Islands Government Ministry of Finance, Investment and Trade as it relates to a wide range of Government financial and taxation matters. Additionally, the job holder must provide accurate interpretation and applications of Public Finance Management, Trade and tax legislations.

JOB REFERENCE NO: LSB4-21-29

CLERICAL ASSISTANT (DATA PROCESSOR) DEPARTMENT: Inland Revenue Department MINISTRY: Finance, Investment & Trade LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 3.1 $16,707.50 Per Annum

JOB SUMMARY: This is an administrative support position for the office. The job holder will undertake clerical and administrative tasks to support the day-to-day running of the office.

JOB REFERENCE NO: LSB4-21-30

POLICY AND PROGRAM MANAGER

DEPARTMENT: Disaster Management & Emergencies MINISTRY: Immigration & Border Services LOCATION: The Job Is Based in Providenciales but at the discretion of the head of Department may be relocated to another part of TCI. Travel within TCI will be required.

SALARY: GRADE 7.1 - $41,205.00 Per Annum JOB SUMMARY: The Policy and Program Manager is responsible for researching, developing and updating Disaster Risk Management (DRM) policies in support of the national disaster management agenda. The Program Manager will also assume responsibility for conducting audits of the DRM plans for which the DDME has authority, as well as those of Ministries Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the TCIG. JOB REFERENCE NO: LSB4-21-31

INTERNAL AUDIT MANAGER (IAM)

DEPARTMENT: Office of The Chief Internal Auditor (Ocia) MINISTRY: Governor’s Office LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 9.1 - $59,552.50 Per Annum JOB SUMMARY: The successful candidate will assist the Chief Internal Auditor in conducting assurance and consultancy assignments within the Ministries, Department and Statutory Bodies across the Turks and Caicos Island Government (TCIG). The IAM will have the responsibility for managing and developing the strategy for financial and operational audits as part of the approved annual internal audit plan.

JOB REFERENCE NO: LSB4-21-32

SENIOR INTERNAL AUDITOR (IT)

DEPARTMENT: Office of The Chief Internal Auditor (OCIA) MINISTRY: Governor’s Office LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 7.1 $41,205.00 Per Annum JOB SUMMARY: The successful candidate will be accountable to the Chief Internal Auditor through the Internal Audit Manager and have responsibility for developing the strategy for IT audits and taking lead responsibility for IT audits as part of the approved annual internal audit plan. The post holder will also be responsible for IT security and protocols within the Office of Chief Internal Auditor.

JOB REFERENCE NO: LSB3-21-33

HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER

DEPARTMENT: Human Resource Management Directorate LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 7.1 $41,205.00 Per Annum JOB SUMMARY: The Human Resources Officer (HRO) advises the Permanent Secretaries and Heads of Departments on the implementation of policies relating to the effective use of personnel throughout the Public Service in accordance with the Public Service Ordinance, the Employee Handbook and the Financial Regulations.

JOB REFERENCE NO: LSB4-21-34

DEPUTY CLERK TO CABINET

DEPARTMENT: Cabinet Secretariat MINISTRY: Office of The Deputy Governor LOCATION: The job is based in Grand Turk but at the discretion of the TCI Public Service may be relocated to another part of TCI. SALARY: Grade 7.1 $41,205.00 Per Annum JOB SUMMARY: To provide support to the Clerk and Cabinet.

JOB REFERENCE NO: CFB4-21-35

DIRECTOR OF AGRICULTURE

MINISTRY: Tourism, Agriculture, Fisheries, Heritage, Religious Affairs & The Environment DEPARTMENT: Agriculture LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 9 - $59,552.50 per annum JOB SUMMARY: This job is a Senior Management position that has responsibility for the administration and management of the Department of Agriculture, and its respective Divisions. The incumbent is specifically expected to liaise and collaborate when necessary with other departments and agencies on matters of agricultural development, animal and plant health and biosecurity of the country’s borders.

JOB REFERENCE NO: CFB4-21-36

MARITIME OFFICER

MINISTRY: Tourism, Agriculture, Fisheries, Heritage, Religious Affairs & The Environment DEPARTMENT: Maritime LOCATION: Providenciales and Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 5 $26,650.00 JOB SUMMARY: This is a mid-level position, with national responsibility for the enforcement of all pertinent maritime laws in the TCI. The job holders are also to participate in all maritime activities; to maintain the maritime vessels and vehicles and equipment.

JOB REFERENCE NO: LSB4-21-37

SENIOR FINANCIAL AUDIT MANAGER

DEPARTMENT: National Audit Office MINISTRY: National Audit Office LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: Grade 10.1 $73,185.00 Per Annum JOB SUMMARY: The Senior Financial Audit Manager has responsibility for the annual auditing cycle as directed by the Auditor General. The incumbent in this position will be accountable for the execution of audits within time and budget.

For full details regarding these positions please visit our website at https://www.gov.tc/government-vacancies PLEASE NOTE: (Applications that are not accompanied by all required supporting documents will not be processed).

(APPLICATION DEADLINE: 17th SEPTEMBER 2021)

September 11-17, 2021

MARIE FAMILY SHOP

#18 RESIDENCE YARD, FIVE CAYS Is seeking

SALES PERSON

Greets customers, receive payment by cash, checks and credit cards, Issue receipts, and change due to customers. Count money in cash drawers to ensure that amounts are correct. 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 26573

RCO LTD

#353 GRACE BAY ROAD, PROVIDENCIALES Is seeking a

SERVER

- $6.50 hourly Serving food beverages.

and

BARTENDER

- $6.50 hourly • Uphold customer service • Maintain Bar • Mix and serve drinks

CONTACT: 946-5921

Belongers are encouraged to apply to the Labour Board.

Work permit renewals

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SAMUEL HARVEY

#13 Parade Ave, Down Town Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER - $300 weekly.

Helping auto body man.

CONTACT: 649-231-0098

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

26596

FRANKLYN MISSICK The Quarry, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS BLUE LADDER

Blue Hills, Providenciales Looking for;

LABORER (2)

Duties: Cleaning worksites and residential areas from debris and equipment, digging trenches, dissemble temporary structures and assist with general cleaning chores. Must be willing to work 6 days a week including weekends and holidays. Salary: $6.25 DEADLINE TO RECEIVE APPLICATION IS SEPTEMBER 12TH, 2021 INTERESTED TCI BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO CALL: 246-6125 OR DROP OFF RESUMES TO LABOR DEPT PROVIDENCIALES. 26636

QUIMBY HALL

Leeward Highway, Provo Is seeking to employ a

PAINTER

• Painting all my properties.

• Applicant must be honest, reliable, hardworking, and always willing to work.

Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 332-4700

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 26566

SILVER PALMS COTTAGE #24 SILVER PALMS CLOSE, LONG BAY Is seeking to employ a

2 BEACH CLEANERS

• Clean the yard and removing seaweed off the beach.

• Must be willing to work 5 days a week.

Salary is negotiable

CONTACT: 231-1239

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. A work permit holder currently holds this position 26599

ENID SMITH

OVER BACK GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

CLEANER CARETAKER

Duties: Cleaning a home, Mopping, sweeping, vacuuming Rugs, cleaning windows and doors. SALARY: $6.50 per hour

Duties: To care for premises Cleaning yard, disposing of Garbage, cleaning restaurant premises. SALARY: $7.50 per hour

CONTACT: 232-0045

CONTACT: 241-4387

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

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Belongers are asked to submit a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is Currently held by a work permit Holder. 26631

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HUMMINGBIRD MANAGEMENT LTD. Is seeking a Head Butler/House Manager, Head Housekeeper and Executive Chef for luxury private villas located in Providenciales.

HEAD BUTLER/HOUSE MANAGER

Understands concepts such as being pro-active, friendly but not too familiar, courtesy, privacy and confidentiality, invisible yet available. To assist in overseeing other villa staff as required, so must have supervisory experience at luxury hotel or villa properties.

KEY FUNCTIONS INCLUDE: • Assist with luggage upon arrival/departure of guests • Operation of electronic systems in villas including music, television, security, lighting, pool/spa etc.

• Oversee and/or participate in formal table setting and service, knowledge of wines and spirits and bartending, serving meals and beverages • Keep household inventory and supplies • Light housekeeping duties when necessary • Pre-empt maintenance issues and report issues to property manager • Coordination of contractors and repairs • Self-motivated and takes initiative • Oversee groundskeepers in management of pool, outside areas and gardens • Excellent communication skills and attention to detail, ability to communicate efficiently with chef and concierge team as well as directly with guests • Must speak English fluently. Additional languages a plus.

• 5 – 10 years experience required Starting salary $18,000 per year based on experience and references, accommodations/ utilities provided and must live on site. Domestic couple would be preferred, but not mandatory.

HEAD HOUSEKEEPER Understands concepts such as being anticipatory, friendly but not familiar, privacy and confidentiality, invisible yet available. To assist in overseeing housekeepers and laundry staff so must have supervisory experience at luxury hotel or villa properties.

KEY FUNCTIONS INCLUDE: • Supervise housekeeping and laundry staff across multiple villas • Perform and schedule daily cleaning and laundry responsibilities to the highest standards with impeccable attention to detail • Organise and perform deep cleaning as needed • Knowledge of proper care and maintenance of

furniture, countertops and upholstery • Organise and maintain on-property storage and laundry facilities • Ability to communicate clearly with guests in a professional and friendly manner • Self-motivated and takes initiative • Must speak English fluently. Additional languages a plus.

• 5 – 10 years experience required Starting salary $18,000 per year based on experience and references, accommodations/ utilities provided and must live on site.

EXECUTIVE CHEF, PRIVATE CHEF/CATERING Experienced executive chef to provide culinary direction to all areas of Hummingbird Management hospitality, including (but not limited to): luxury villa private chef and event catering services.

The successful candidate must be able to create expertly designed menus with elevated flavours and presentation for in-house villa guests at a luxury villa estate while overseeing service and staff and upholding quality and safety standards.

The candidate will have experience and knowledge in safe food preparation and handling, sanitation, presentation, sourcing and purchasing.

Experience in events catering is a must. A proven ability to train and lead a team as well as a formal degree from an accredited culinary institution with a minimum of 5 years experience in an executive chef role is essential.

KEY FUNCTIONS INCLUDE: • Develop fine dining menus that meet the needs of villa guests and catering clients • Knowledge of diverse cuisines and cooking styles as well as vegan, vegetarian, religious cuisines and guests with dietary needs • Train sous chefs/cooks/helpers and other kitchen staff in culinary techniques, cooking procedures, sanitation and safety • Work with housekeeping and grounds staff to enhance the guest experience • Work with purchasing agents and vendors to ensure quality • Administer and follow regulatory agency and food safety standards • Assist in monitoring and caring for the cooking equipment and inventory • 5-10 years experience in an Executive Chef role Starting salary $48,000 per year based on experience and references, accommodations/ utilities provided and must live on site.

Interested Turks and Caicos Islanders can also submit copies of their application to the TCI Labour Department. Qualifications and references should accompany CV. Applicants should apply in writing or email by September 17, 2021 to: Hummingbird Management Ltd. Morgan House, Upper Floor, Sandcastle Rd, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands info@hummingbirdluxury.com

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TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

ISLAND LABS

Grace Baym Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands

MRVL Islands Labs Ltd is a Turks and Caicos Islands registered company whose principal business is the extraction, processing and export of scorpion venom. MRVL has extensive experience in this business and currently conduct similar activities outside the Turks and Caicos Islands. The company has made the decision to relocate its scientific laboratory and production facilities to Providenciales.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES LABORATORY SUPERVISOR

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Supervises all laboratory technicians in the venom extraction laboratory.

• Must have experience in and ensure all laboratory class 5 FDA protocols are maintained • Ensure that venom is kept at specific temperatures during extraction and that MRVL venom extraction protocols are maintained at all times.

• Experienced in and performs pipetting of venom from extraction tubes to cryotubes.

• Manages and maintains all lab equipment to ensure no bacteria enters the laboratory.

• And such other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned REQUIREMENTS: • Must have at least five years experienced in the administration of the eLabNext Laboratory Management program by Eppendorf, as well as Microsoft Word and Excel.

(Starting salary $2000 per month)

LABORATORY MANAGER

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Supervises laboratory technicians, • Responsibility for new hires and training.

• Knowledgeable in all aspects of the laboratory.

• Maintains daily venom logs and verification • responsible for cryo exports of venom and management of all aspects of quality control and safety procedures in the laboratory; • Management of scorpion maintenance, feeding procedures, cleaning protocols and importation of scorpion food.

• And such other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned REQUIREMENTS: • Must have at least five years experienced in the administration of the eLabNext Laboratory Management program by Eppendorf, as well as Microsoft Word and Excel (Starting salary $2000 per month)

LABORATORY TECHNICIANS – VENOM EXTRACTION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the physical extension of venom from the scorpions in 30 minute extraction cycles • Maintain the integrity of the venom extracted in accordance with lab protocols • Verify as a quality control measure each scorpion and the venom extracted.

• And such other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned REQUIREMENTS • Must have at least three years of experience in the eLabNext Laboratory Management program

by Eppendorf • Must be able to maintain a log of the extraction of every scorpion.

• Must be experienced in venom extraction and be able to milk scorpions at a rate no less than 5 per minute (Starting salary $1750 per month)

LABORATORY TECHNICIAN – ENTOMOLOGY CARE

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Responsible for the daily feeding and cleaning of the scorpion enclosures.

• Must be experienced in the eLabNext program

by Eppendorf in order to log the cleaning and feeding of scorpion enclosure.

• Responsible for the maintenance of the feeder cricket population.

• Other responsibilities include the maintenance and logging of scorpion births and deaths and must be experienced in related entomology husbandry.

• The Entomology Care Lab Technician reports to both the Lab Supervisor and Lab Manager • And such other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned REQUIREMENTS • Must have at least three years of experience in the eLabNext Laboratory Management program

by Eppendorf • Candidate must be prepared to work an 8 hour shift - day or night • Should be experienced in entomology husbandry (Starting salary $1500 per month)

CLEANERS

Duties and Responsibilities Specialized cleaning of 5 laboratory rooms, offices and bathrooms. ($6.50 per hour)

Qualified candidates should email their applications to

hr@mrvlgroup.com

WATERLOO PLAZA, GRAND TURK, TCI 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.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Must have at least 8 years experience in LPG and Diesel operations.

• Certification in Electronic Technician • Trained in using LPG measuring instruments • Quality management training • Good spoken and written communication Salary rate is $32, 000 per annum

CONTACT: Tel: 649-946-1278 Qualified Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 26612

Q&S CONSTRUCTION

MILLENNIUM HIGHWAY, BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

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

Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 232-1087

P&D EMPLOYMENT Acting on behalf of

MEP SOLUTIONS

#999 Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, and door frames. Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 946-5907

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 26577

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board A work permit holder currently holds this position 26590

TRIANGLE CONSTRUCTION

TROPICAL BAR & GRILL

Blue Hills, Lonley Way

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.

Monday-Saturday 8am-5pm Salary: $8.00 Hr PHONE: 3410173 SEND RESUME TO TRIANGCONST@GMAIL.COM

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

26579

Front Road, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

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 in various utensils or grillers.

Salary: $7.50 hourly

CONTACT: 241-0426

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board

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HEAD BREWER • Day to day running of brewing and bottling and canning operation.

• Winemaking and alcoholic malt beverages • Developing quality recipe formulation and ingredients selection handling and assessment of raw materials and grains.

• Controlling quality of product and keeping the facility and equipment clean and operation.

• Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.

• Purchasing of raw materials.

Skills • Strong communication skills • Sound Technical knowledge of brewing, winemaking and distilling.

• Understanding of microbiology and aseptic lab technique • Ability to maintain organized records of brew and quality control data.

• Efficient computer skills.

Salary $50,000 per year or commensurate with experience.

Work permit

Please email resume to dave@turksheadbeer.com Provo Beverages Industrail Park, Providenciales, TCI 26619

September 11-17, 2021

M & C TRUCK & WATER

RIGBY CLOTHING STORE

New Subdivision Five Cays Is looking to hire an

Five Cays, Providenciales Is seeking to employ:

AUTO MECHANIC

LABOURER (1)

Duties will include fixing, repairing and preventive maintenance of all vehicles and mechanical equipment. Payrate is $7.50 per hour

Duties: Lifting supplies and materials, cleaning store and taking out trash and garbage and assisting with general cleaning chores.

BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO EMAIL THEIR RESUME TO CARE@TCIWAY.TC OR CONTACT: 347-3465; THIS POSITION IS FOR A TRANSFER OF WORK PERMIT.

DEADLINE TO RECEIVE APPLICATION IS SEPTEMBER JANUARY 21ST, 2021 INTERESTED TCI BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO CALL: 243-1528 OR DROP OFF RESUMES TO LABOR DEPT PROVIDENCIALES.

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W & YF VARIETY STORE

Unit # 13 Sam Harvey BDG Downtown Provo

STORE CLEANER (1)

Duties: Keeping the store and lunch area tidy at all times and dusting and polishing of goods, merchandize and shelves. Pay rate $6.25 per hr.

DEADLINE TO RECEIVE APPLICATION IS SEPTEMBER JANUARY 21ST, 2021 INTERESTED TCI BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO CALL: 247-4922 OR DROP A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOR BOARD. 26639

Is seeking to employ an

EXPERIENCED SSI SCUBA DIVING INSTRUCTOR

routine including but not limited to; Teaching all SSI dive courses, guiding certified divers, boat and vehicle operations and other boat and dive centre duties as required. Working knowledge of WORD, EXCEL and all social media applications an advantage.

The work schedule includes weekends, public holidays and occasional night dives.

Salary starts at $125- $150 per day based on experience and qualifications.

CONTACT: 649 432 2782 SEND RESUMES TO: AQUATCIINFO@GMAIL.COM NO LATER THAN 14 SEPTEMBER 2021 Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board

DOMESTIC WORKER

Responsibilities to include cleaning (dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping floors etc.), emptying trash cans, servicing restrooms, inventory control, stocking supplies, performing routine inspection and maintenance and informing management of any repairs for office and domestic premises.

Must be able to handle equipment used in cleaning, have knowledge of cleaning products and excellent organizational skills. Valid Driving License. 44 hours per week but many hours are outside normal office hours. Pay: $2,000.00 per month plus overtime if necessary. Closing date for application is 13 September 2021.

APPLY IN WRITING TO: NIGHTINGALE LIMITED, C/O 82 CHEROKEE ROAD, PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS EMAIL: RECRUITMENT@GRIFFITHSANDPARTNERS.COM | FAX: 649-941-8251 TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDERS SHOULD COPY APPLICATION TO THE LABOUR DEPARTMENT THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY HELD BY A WORK PERMIT HOLDER

26603

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

26640

LIFE CONSTRUCTION Bible Street, Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

act on behalf of Bugaloos Conch Crawl, five Cays, Providenciales. 332-5646

SOUTHSIDE MARINA

This is a tourism related job and duties include all aspects of the company’s daily

we are seeking to employ a

ALL SERVICES TCI

AQUA SCUBA LTD

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years’ experience as an instructor, with current SSI membership and STCW, resort operations experience including advanced level instruction, dive accident management, compressor and equipment maintenance and basic equipment repair experience.

ON BEHALF OF OUR CLIENTS NIGHTINGALE LIMITED

1 KITCHEN HELPER

- prepare variety foods, stack and store food, equipment and other utensils. 6.25ph

1 HAND CRAFTER

- create functional or decorative objects by hand, using various methods and material for tourist attraction. 8.00p/h

1 WAITRESS

- take order, serve guest, give bill and anything need assistance 8.00 p/h

1 COOK

- head of kitchen, cook variety foods, inventory and any other duties need assistance 8.00p/h BELONGERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEND A COPY OF THEIR RESUME TO THE LABOUR BOARD

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WINDOW INSTALLER

Installing Windows. Salary: $10 hourly

CONTACT: 244-4471

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 26648

DISCOUNT LIQUORS AND WINE CELLAR IS LOOKING FOR:

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

A SALES AND MARKETING REPRESENTATIVE DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

JOB ADVERTISEMENT Wymara Resort and Villas is a contemporary luxury full-service boutique resort on Grace Bay Beach. We are looking for driven and energetic professionals with Five Star experience and who are committed to achieving excellence by ensuring Five Star standards and services are continuously delivered.

FOOD AND BEVERAGE / CULINARY Wymara Resort and Villas is now hiring for Front and Back of the House employees. We are expanding our food and beverage program and rebranding our signature restaurant for the property. This is a good time to get into a growing and busy brand. Seeking experienced bartenders, assistant managers beach, pool and restaurants waitstaff, chefs, line and prep cooks.

If you have a passion for hospitality, service and working in a collaborative environment we want to meet you!

INTERESTED APPLICANTS CAN CONTACT OUR HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY 9AM TO 5PM ON (649)941-7555. E- MAIL COVER LETTER OUTLINING YOUR INTEREST AND SUPPORTING EXPERIENCE IN A PARTICULAR POSITION ALONG WITH YOUR RESUME OR C.V. TO HR@WYMARARESORTANDVILLAS.COM

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1) Promote all the products carried at our wholesale and retail operation.

2) Help customers make selections by building customer confident and offering suggestions and opinions.

3) Maintain a complete sales history and purchase pattern of our wholesale customers.

4) Establish customer sales objectives by forecasting and developing annual sales quotas.

5) Coordinate and assist in devising and implementing various sales and marketing strategies for The Wine Cellar retail and wholesale divisions, along with similar programs for all other affiliated business within the group.

6) Provide regular SWOT analysis reports to management on the progress or detriments of each account, in order to determine appropriate strategies for account success.

7) Assist Operations Manager in setting up proper inventory purchasing cycles in an effort to maximize the use of the business cash flow.

8) Maintain customer sales volumes, product mix, and selling price by keeping current with supply and demand changing trends, economic indicators and competitors.

9) A minimum of 5 years in Sales & Marketing in the Beverage Industry.

10) Assist the Operation Managers and co-workers in all other areas deemed necessary.

Salary commensurate with experience.

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO: DISCOUNT LIQUORS & WINE CELLAR E-MAIL: DISCOUNT@TCIWAY.TC (OR) FAX: 946-4871.

NO TELEPHONE CALLS PLEASE.

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September 11-17, 2021

Usain Bolt rules out athletics comeback but has ‘got that itch for a return EIGHT-TIME Olympic champion Usain Bolt says it is “too late” for a comeback but admits he has “got that itch” for a dramatic return to the sport.

The Jamaican, 35, ended his glittering track and field career in 2017.

He says he was tempted by a possible return for the Tokyo Games, but his coach persuaded him otherwise.

“It’s too late. If I was going to come back it would have been to be for this Olympics,” he told BBC Sport’s Ade Adedoyin.

“When I told my coach I was going to retire he sat me down and said ‘when you retire that’s it. I’m not doing any comeback tours, nothing. So make sure you are ready to retire’.

“I remember I went to him in 2019 and said ‘what do you think about coming back for the Olympics?’ And he looked at me and said ‘don’t even start’.

“So if it’s not my coach, I’m not going to do it, because I believe in him and if he says no, it’s no - but

I thought ‘this could really happen’,” said Bolt.

“Elaine’s technique has really improved and the same with ShellyAnn. She runs much more upright and her fluency looks way better.

So I think these girls are going to be knocking on the door.

“People have talked about this record over the years. So if they can break it it would be massive for the sport.”

Usain Bolt is the world record holder of the 100m, 200m and 4x100m relay.

I’ve got that itch though.”

JAMAICAN DUO CAN BREAK RECORD Bolt also believes the rivalry between female Jamaican sprinters Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce and Elaine Thompson-Herah could lead to one of them breaking the 100m and 200m world records, set by American

Florence Griffith Joyner in 1988.

Thompson-Herah successfully defended her 100m and 200m Olympic titles in Tokyo and took her 100m personal best down to 10.54 in Eugene last month - just 0.05 seconds short of Griffith Joyner’s record of 10.49.

“When I saw the girls really stepping up, and really running fast

‘RONALDO IS A MACHINE’ Away from athletics, Bolt is also a huge Manchester United fan and, like most Red Devils supporters, he is eagerly awaiting Cristiano Ronaldo’s first appearance since his dramatic return from Juventus.

“It’s a massive deal to see him back,” he said. “Cristiano demands a lot, so he will demand a lot from these players and it will only make them better. He’s on a different level,

he is a machine.

“I think he will play until he’s 42 because he will always be so fit and on a higher level to a lot of the younger players because of the work he puts in and the dedication he has.”

From world records to music records After a brief spell as a professional footballer Bolt is now embarking on another post-athletics career - music.

He has produced and stars in his own reggae album alongside his best friend Nugent ‘NJ’ Walker.

And just like on the athletics track, he wants to be the best.

“I’m aiming for the top. I want to win a Grammy, get a platinum album or single,” he said.

“I want to reach the pinnacle and be in a room where all these big producers talk about my music.

“We know it is a long journey and there is a lot more to learn, but we are just enjoying the process.” (BBC)

Spieth and Olympic champion Schauffele among USA’s Ryder Cup captain’s picks THE USA’s Ryder Cup team was finalized on Wednesday as Steve Stricker announced his six captain’s picks, which included three-time major champion Jordan Spieth and recently crowned Olympic gold medalist Xander Schauffele.

The other four captain’s picks for golf’s biennial tournament, which gets underway at Whistling Straits in Wisconsin on September 24, were Harris English, Scottie Scheffler, Daniel Berger, and Tony Finau.

English, Berger, Scheffler and Schauffele will all be making their Ryder Cup debuts, while Spieth, who will make his fourth appearance, and Finau were part of the US team defeated 17½-10½ by Europe three years ago.

“We’re looking for the best players to perform here at Whistling Straits and these six guys that we picked, we feel like (they) fit Whistling Straits to a tee,” Stricker said during a press conference on Wednesday.

Those six players join Collin Morikawa, Dustin Johnson, Bryson DeChambeau, Brooks Koepka, Justin Thomas and Patrick Cantlay, who all automatically qualified based on points earned from performances over the past two years.

Patrick Reed, the 2018 Masters

Italy are six points clear at the top of Group C.

Kean scores twice as Italy set unbeaten-run record Schauffele celebrates winning gold at the Tokyo Olympics.

champion who featured in the Ryder Cup team that year, is the top-ranked American player to miss out on a captain’s pick.

“That was a very, very difficult call, I kind of lost sleep over that one,” said Stricker. “He’s a tremendous competitor, he brings a lot to matchplay golf, his record here at the Ryder Cup is pretty darn good.

“It was a very difficult call, it wasn’t an easy one. It was just the uncertainty really of his health and really the lack of play that lead to our decision down the stretch.”

Reed was hospitalized with bilateral pneumonia last month and returned to action at last week’s Tour Championship.

USA has won just two of the past nine Ryder Cups, with this year marking the 43rd edition of the tournament having been postponed from last year amid the pandemic.

Jon Rahm, Tommy Fleetwood, Paul Casey, Rory McIlroy and Viktor Hovland have all earned automatic qualification for Team Europe based on the world and European points lists.

EUROPEAN champions Italy became the first national team to go 37 games without defeat as they thrashed Lithuania in a World Cup qualifier.

There were suggestions the Azzurri had broken the record during last Sunday’s goalless draw with Switzerland.

However, Roberto Mancini’s side ended any doubt, with Everton’s Moise Kean - on loan at Juventus scoring twice.

Giovanni di Lorenzo, Giacomo Raspadori and Edgaras Utkuse’s own goal sealed Italy’s first win since Euro 2020.

Some had claimed Italy had already secured the longest unbeaten streak by a national team at the weekend - but Brazil disputed the

suggestion.

They insist they also went 36 games unbeaten between 1993 and 1996, with the confusion surrounding a match during that run against a Romania B side.

Italy, however, made that debate meaningless as they scored four times inside the first 30 minutes in a match for the first time in their history.

Mancini’s side have not been defeated for three years since losing to Portugal in a Nations League match on 10 September 2018.

The Azzurri are six points clear at the top of Group C with four games remaining - although second-placed Switzerland have two games in hand.

(BBC)

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North Korea sent 10 competitors to the 2018 Winter Games.

Organisers are hoping to see scenes like this in stadiums next year. (Photo taken during the Commonwealth Games host city bidding process in 2017).

Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games confident of full stadiums at a “Covid-friendly” event BIRMINGHAM 2022 Commonwealth Games organisers are confident of hosting capacity crowds, even if spectators need to produce vaccine passports.

The Birmingham 2022 committee says it will host a “Covid-friendly” event that is healthy and safe.

Asking fans for proof of vaccination status for large events is still under consideration by the government.

“We can have an incredible celebration next summer,” Birmingham 2022 chief executive Ian Reid told MPs on Tuesday.

He told the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) committee that extensive planning was being done to make the Games safe.

When asked if they could fill stadiums while checking everybody’s Covid status, Reid said: “We’ve invested significantly in relation to Covid planning around the Commonwealth Games.

“We’ll be working closely with our colleagues in public health and will follow the overall regulations the government puts in in relation to passports or other protections around Covid.

“The most important thing is we will have an infrastructure ensuring the games are healthy and safe.

We are very confident we can fill stadiums.

“We will have an infrastructure in place that can support a Covid-

friendly Games.”

Manchester United are the latest football team to introduce Covid spot-checks under Premier League matchday protocols for the 202122 season, which state fans “must be prepared to prove” they are fully vaccinated or have had a negative Covid-19 test in the previous 48 hours.

It is not yet a mandatory requirement to enter Old Trafford but the club say they expect proof of full vaccination to become mandatory in the Premier League from 1 October.

In July, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced there was a plan to mandate certification at venues where “large crowds gather”, including sporting venues with capacities of 20,000 or more.

The DCMS committee asked Reid about financial targets for the Games, with public investment in the event currently totalling £778m.

He said 70-80% of tickets would need to be sold to break even and that they were aiming to match the boost to the economy provided by the Gold Coast Games in 2018, which was put at around £1.3bn.

“Hopefully that’s a prudent estimate and we can beat that,” Reid told MPs. There are between 1.5m and 1.7m tickets available and a ballot for local residents, which opened in July, has already attracted more than 850,000 applications. (BBC)

IOC suspends North Korea until end of 2022 for skipping Tokyo Games NORTH Korea was formally suspended from the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics by the IOC on Wednesday as punishment for refusing to send a team to the Tokyo Games citing the COVID-19 pandemic.

IOC president Thomas Bach said the North Korean national Olympic body will also now forfeit money it was due from previous Olympics. The unspecified amount — potentially millions of dollars — had been withheld because of international sanctions.

Individual athletes from North Korea who qualify to compete in Beijing could

still be accepted by a separate decision in the future, Bach said.

The suspension marks a steep drop in North Korea’s Olympic status since the 2018 Winter Games in South Korea, where the International Olympic Committee tried to aid a diplomatic breakthrough.

Athletes from the Korean neighbours marched together in the opening ceremony at Pyeongchang and joined together in a women’s ice hockey team.

North Korea withdrew its team in April from the Tokyo Olympics citing a need to protect athletes

from the “world public health crisis caused by COVID-19.”

“They were violating the Olympic Charter and did not fulfill their obligation as stated in the Olympic Charter to participate,” Bach said at a news conference after an IOC executive board meeting.

The North Korean Olympic committee is suspended through 2022 and the exclusion could be extended, he said.

North Korea sent 10 competitors to the 2018 Winter Games, none in 2014 at Sochi, Russia, and two to Vancouver in 2010. (BBC)

Rugby Union: New World 12s tournament proposed to launch in August 2022 PLANS have been unveiled for a new 12-a-side rugby competition proposed to take place in England next August.

The new tournament, World 12s, is intended to feature 192 of the world’s best players, picked via auction to represent eight franchises.

World 12s Limited says the competition will take place over three weekends in a round-robin format before knockouts.

“World 12s is a natural evolution for rugby union,” said the organisation’s chairman, Ian Ritchie.

“We feel that this is a game for our changing, fast-paced world that can excite a global fanbase in the way that we have seen with the IPL [Indian Premier League] or most recently The Hundred in cricket.”

Ritchie, formerly chief executive of the Rugby Football Union, is joined on World 12’s board

World Cup-winning former head coach of New Zealand, Steve Hansen, is a World 12s ambassador.

by former Welsh Rugby Union chairman Gareth Davies and former New Zealand Rugby Union chief executive Steve Tew. World 12s say they hope to inject as much as £250m into rugby union through the tournament and will offer equal prize money for men

and women, with the women’s competition proposed for 2023.

It is intended that most players will be selected from Tier One nations but every franchise will be required to select at least two players from Tier Two nations and one under-20s international player.

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Coleman Reaston-Brown starts school in the UK – Recruited by Royal Hospital School’s sailing coach One of TCI’s top youth sailors Grace Coleman Reaston-Brown will look to advance her sailing skills while attending the Royal Hospital School in the UK. The 15-year-old, who registered an admirable performance at last month’s ILCA 4 World Championships in Ireland and was one of four sailors featured by the Irish Times in a video, had also impressed the boarding school’s sailing coach who told her that she would be a valuable asset to the school team.

PEDIGREE The Royal Hospital School was established by a Royal Charter

in 1712. It was originally located at Greenwich, before it was moved in 1933 to East Anglia. The school is the only UK independent boarding school to have ever been continuously granted the Queen’s Banner and it flies its own Admiraltyapproved Royal Hospital School Blue Ensign and is one of only two UK schools whose students have the privilege of wearing Royal Navy uniforms.

Sailing is available to students all year round. The school also takes pride in its rank as one of the best sailing schools in the UK, with many students representing their nations at world sailing events.

Beaches won 5-1 with Patrick Alouidor scoring a brace.

Grace is still hoping to get to the Laser Radial Youth World Championships in Oman in December but will count on corporate sponsors to help her compete.

She said that numerous sponsors and supporters helped her attend the ILCA 4 World Championships, including Flow “as her telecoms provider of choice for ensuring that she remained connected to family and friends throughout her travels”. Support also came from Amanyara, ACCU diagnostics, Bay View Motors, CBMS, Dickinson Insurance Services, InterCaribbean, Shisha Lounge, and SouthBank.

Grace Coleman Reaston-Brown is expected to enhance her skills at the Royal Hospital School

The SWA Sharks vs Academy Eagles clash kicked off the 2021 PPL on Saturday afternoon.

Sharks and Beaches start PPL with victories THE SWA Sharks and Beaches opened their encounters of the 2021 Provo Premier League (PPL) with victories over the weekend.

In the league opener, the Sharks, who were impressive last year before the pandemic brought a premature end to the

season, battled back to register a come from behind 4-2 win against Academy Eagles.

Armed with a string of seasoned players in the line-up, the Sharks were able to score two first-half goals from Junior Paul after Mike Legerme had carried the Eagles 1-0 up in the 17th

minute.

Legerme equalised in the 67th minute, before Elton Charles took the Sharks back in front five minutes later.

In injury time, Damian Singh sealed the win.

Meanwhile in the second clash on Saturday, Beaches FC did the

damage in the second half to hand the Teachers FC a 5-1 defeat.

Beaches opened the scoring via a Woudy Philius goal in the 25th minute, before Patrick Alouidor found the back of the net in the 70th minute. Teachers added to their deficit by scoring an own goal in the 72nd minute,

before Ismael Athis brought a goal back in the 77th minute of the game.

Alouidor completed his brace in the 83rd minute before Raymond Burey scored the fifth goal in the 90th minute of play.

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Some of our young players who were involved in basketball camps over the years will get a chance to showcase their skills during the league.

Mervin Forbes was selected this week as League Director.

Youth Basketball League will eventually be hosted on all Islands — Glasgow

10-year-old golfer Peter Sweeney was able to register an amazing hole-in-one shot this week at the Provo Golf Course. He used a 6 iron from 123 yards to accomplish the feat. The odds of making a hole-in-one is approximately 12500 to 1. Congratulations Peter.

PRESIDENT of the Turks and Caicos Islands Basketball Federation (TCIBF) Sydwell Glasgow is optimistic that this month’s Youth Basketball League scheduled for Providenciales will grow and expand to other islands.

The league is a partnership between the TCIBF and the Sports Commission.

In an invited comment, Glasgow told the Weekly News that the federation intends to grow the sport from the ground up and is optimistic that it will not only teach young players the fundamentals of the game, but that it will re-ignite the sport amount school students.

“The federation is confident that with the right systems we can create a crop of players who will be able to advance their skills in North American and Europe.”

Glasgow said that the upcoming league is extremely important to the development process, especially since the Covid-19 pandemic has

stagnated the game at all levels.

“The league will serve as an opportunity to develop players, coaches and officials. It will be that impetus that we can build from moving forward to develop an elite class of basketball players.”

The league will be held over 13 weeks in an U12 and a 14-andunder format. Specific ages are however stipulated. Players who will take part in the league cannot be 15 years at the starting date of the league for the 14-and-under category, while only players 10 years of age and older or players who will become 10 during the league are eligible to register for the U12 league.

“The goal is to recruit approximately 160 players, 16 coaches and numerous volunteers,” Glasgow pointed out.

This year, school students throughout Provo have been invited to the league, which will see a maximum of eight teams per age group battling.

DRAFT DAY On Saturday (September 11), from 09:00h, at the Gus Lightbourne Sports Complex court, the coaches and players will be drafted on the first draft day.

The players will then commence practicing at various outdoor playing courts, before they start competing every Saturday from 09:00h.

According to Glasgow, strict Covid-19 protocol will be in place for the safety of players and officials. He added that all players will be tested on a weekly basis.

LEAGUE DIRECTOR Meanwhile, according to Glasgow, the federation has named seasoned official Mervin Forbes as the League Director.

“We are very confident that he will execute his duties as director in a very professional manner.”

Forbes, who runs the Rising Stars Basketball Club, has helped to produce a number of top young basketball players in the TCI.

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