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TCI, BAHAMAS

UNITE AGAINST

illegals

– To reach out to Haitian Gov’t

The Turks and Caicos Islands and the Bahamas will be exploring ways in which they can work together to address the equally troublesome issue of illegal migration, particularly of Haitian nationals.

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New police cars on the road  9

These Ford Explorer SUVs come complete with radios, decals, lights and sirens

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Gov’t plans programme to send home illegal residents – Premier PAGE  4

Commissioner declares confidence in police force

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NIB has $200 million in PAGE reserves  5

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Gov’t plans programme to send home illegal residents – Premier ILLEGAL immigrants in the Turks and Caicos Islands could well see themselves picked up by the authorities and sent back to their own country in the near future.

Premier Rufus Ewing made this disclosure in a recent one on one interview with the Weekly News.

Ewing was at the time responding to questions on the Government’s view

of the Poverty Assessment Report.

The draft document was released in February this year and showed a significant increase in the amount of poor people in the Islands from 1999 to 2012.

The Premier believes that much of the poverty in the TCI is imported.

One solution he put forward to tackle the problem, was that of

NIB attempts to recoup unpaid contributions HUNDREDS of thousands of dollars in unpaid National Insurance Board (NIB) contributions are being sought in several current court cases.

On Monday (April 7) a number of cases were heard at Providenciales Magistrates Court on Old Airport Road, according to a press release from Walter Gardiner, deputy director of the NIB. One of the largest cases accuses Security Centre Ltd, Marc Bernier and Rhynie Campbell, of failing to pay National Insurance contributions and additional charges as an employer of $320,028.63.

The sum of $134,465.25 represents contributions while $185,563.38 represents additional charges.

The matter was part heard and adjourned to June 11 for the defence to put in their case.

Hernandez Construction and Joanne Hernandez also faced court for failing to pay $47,426.69 in contributions and additional charges as an employer.

The amount of $9,772.80 represents contributions while $37,653.89 represents additional charges. The matter was adjourned to September 19 pending settlement.

NIB also took Manuel Hernandez to court for failing to pay $3,908.60 in contributions as a self-employed person.

The amount of $926.80 represents contributions while $2,981.80 is additional charges.

The matter was adjourned to September 19 pending settlement.

Dwayne and Denver Pratt faced the magistrate for failing to pay additional charges as an employer in the amount $8,847.96 which represents additional charges.

The matter was adjourned to September 19 pending settlement.

Finally NIB took Denver Pratt to court for failing to pay contributions and additional charges of $6,745.44.

Contributions were $691.02 while $6,054.42 represents additional charges. This matter was adjourned to September 19 pending settlement.

sending home persons found residing in the islands without legal status.

He said the Government needs to develop a programme to determine who deserves to be in the TCI. “And then after that we need to embark on a very strict taskforce programme to get those illegals off the streets and then if they want to come back and make a good life for themselves later on through the legal channel, then they can by all means apply for the right to do so.”

As it relates to the report in its entirety, the Premier said they are still reviewing the document, as he considers much of it to be subjective.

“Based on interviews they [the National Assessment Team] had with a number of persons to get their views - while those things work sometimes, one view of one person does not represent the entire picture.

“Then there are some of them that were quantitative, that are based on sampling. I’ve asked them for their sampling methodology… so that I can look at the reliability and see whether or not there is any statistical confidence in the process that they arrived at.”

He said this is especially as it relates

to gauging the level of unemployment, as even the Government is experiencing challenges finding the number of unemployed individuals in the Turks and Caicos.

However, in spite of his reservations with some aspects of the report, the Premier said the Government has no problem accepting it as it relates to numbers and the influences.

“When you look at it, there is a heavy influence from the migrant community, especially those persons from the south, in the TCI that are well below the poverty line.

“They came and they lived in conditions; forced themselves to live in conditions of poverty like in bushes, in shanties and shacks and a lot of them are illegal.”

He said strategies will be developed to deal with the immigration problem, stimulating the economy and creating jobs and business opportunities.

The report also made several recommendations on how the TCI Government can tackle poverty and measures they can put in place to alleviate the situation.

The Premier said that while

he has no problem with the recommendations, some of them made inferences casting blame.

He made it clear that the blame is not on the current administration as the survey was conducted before they came into office.

However, he said that casting blame anywhere is difficult as there are many factors which determine poverty.

“Immigration has always been a challenge for us; don’t care which Government it is.

“Sometimes the more things change, it looks like the more they remain the same and it just goes to show that the more we become prosperous and others become less so, the greater the opportunities, [and] more persons will see it necessary to come here to these shores to make a better future for themselves.”

To tackle this issue, he said another measure will be passing an Immigration Ordinance, which will be presented very soon to the House of Assembly.

Ewing said the Ordinance will address issues related to immigration, nationality status and other things.

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Marine police towed the handcrafted wooden vessel to South Dock

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A SECOND sloop was detected in TCI waters in the space of one week on Sunday evening (April 6).

In a press release Minister of Border Control and Labour Ricardo Don Hue Gardner explained that the boat was first detected at 11.53pm on Sunday evening.

Marine police towed the handcrafted wooden vessel to South Dock and the 84 passengers - 15 women and 69 men - were all detained and repatriated.

Last week 114 people were taken into detention when they arrived illegally in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Marine police intercepted a Haitian sloop overloaded with

passengers on Monday, March 31, as it sailed about ten miles from Providenciales.

They towed the wooden boat to South Dock where immigration officials detained all of the immigrants and escorted them to the nearby detention centre.

Governor Peter Beckingham told press: “It is very sad that illegal immigrants are still putting themselves in peril to try and reach the shores of the Turks and Caicos Islands in this way.”

He went on to encourage the Haitian authorities to do all that they can to stop “this dangerous and illegal trade”.

“It is exacting too high a price

in Haitian lives and TCI public spending.”

He added that discussions continue on the creation of a memorandum of understanding between the two countries which may prevent further incidents.

In addition a senior official from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) plans to visit Haiti soon and will discuss TCI’s illegal immigration concerns among other topics.

Anyone with any information on pending sloop arrivals or the location of illegal immigrants can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 1-800-8477 or use the Crimestoppers online reporting page www. crimestoppers.tc. (RB)

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Bahamas and TCI to work together on illegal migration – To reach out to Haitian Gov’t THE TURKS and Caicos Islands and the Bahamas will be exploring ways in which they can work together to address the equally troublesome issue of illegal migration, particularly of Haitian nationals.

Governor Peter Beckingham and Prime Minister of the Bahamas, Perry Christie met on Wednesday (April 9) at the Hilly Ewing Building on Providenciales to discuss, among other things, ways of tackling this problem in an effective manner.

Christie visited the Islands over the past week and met with TCI Government and other officials on a number of issues.

At a reception at the Regent Palms Hotel Wednesday evening, Beckingham told the Weekly News that they discussed ways the two countries can do more together in enlisting the help of the Haitian Government in trying to stop persons from illegally entering the two countries.

On Sunday evening a sloop containing 84 people was intercepted

by TCI authorities as a result of radar detection.

The Governor said that the Bahamian PM had high praise for the equipment and also indicated that his Government will be acquiring some new patrol boats.

Beckingham said this is another possible way of working together to combat the problem.

In an invited comment prime minister Christie, who was at the same reception, said that it is in the interest of the Bahamas and TCI to join forces to arrive at an understanding with the Government of Haiti.

“They have a stake in ensuring that we are able to protect the best interest of our respective countries by having them directly involved in helping to stem the tide of people coming illegally and risking their lives and oftentimes losing their lives in trying to get to these places,” Christie said.

Meanwhile, from the TCI standpoint, the cost of repatriating illegal migrants continues to mount while the country struggles with effectively protecting its borders.

The Weekly News recently spoke with the Premier, Rufus Ewing on

what more the TCI and/or the United Kingdom can do to secure the country’s borders.

Ewing said that given the response to a question posed to Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, Mark Simmonds in the UK parliament in January, it appears that the provision of radar and the training of local police is as far as the UK is prepared go in lending support to the TCI. “As far as I’m concerned, quite frankly they have not provided any support for us…

“Yes we know that governance is our responsibility, but as it relates to things of national security, and most of these things are considered national security issues.

“We are asking for assistance in support of financial or otherwise to enable us to beef up surveillance and protect our borders.”

Ewing said he is aware that the UK also received funding from the European Union for the repatriation of illegal immigrants from the UK. He added that the TCI Government has been constantly asking for

assistance with its own repatriation of illegals.

“The response is basically no; we have also asked for assistance with increased surveillance of our borders or even marine vessels.”

He added that the minister of the Department for International Development (DFID) stated that they do not see the need to station a British warship anywhere off TCI waters for the purpose of deterrence of illegal immigration.

“They say it is too much of a cost and the same thing for marine boats.”

The Premier added that he has come to the realisation that the TCI has to pay its own way; therefore it has to find ways to fund itself.

He said: “My goal is really focused on us getting financial security; having to on our steam get small loans to take care of certain capital things without a UK guarantee that would bind us to a CFO or any other ordinance, and then to be more autonomous in making decisions for ourselves.”

In January, Andrew Rosindell, the Conservative MP for Romford,

asked Simmonds if he would take steps to prevent illegal migration into the Turks and Caicos Islands to reduce the number of potentially fatal journeys taken by such immigrants.

Simmonds responded that the TCI Government has constitutional responsibility for immigration policy and border control, but the UK government has a fundamental objective and responsibility for the security of TCI flowing from international law, the shared history and political commitment to the wellbeing of all British nationals.

He said the UK government has therefore provided substantial support to TCI, including funding for a radar station and training for marine police.

“The government is encouraging the Haitian government to step up its efforts to combat people trafficking and to discourage its people from undertaking the dangerous journey by boat to TCI which may lead to their death and almost certainly to their detention and deportation.”

Simmonds said that the UK supports the TCI and Haitian governments developing practical cooperation as well as the negotiation of a Memorandum of Understanding covering deterring and combating illegal migration. (DI)

NIB has $200 million in reserves TCI’s social insurance body, the National Insurance Board (NIB), has a massive $200 million in cash and investments, according to its deputy director of operations.

Walter Gardiner released several statistics this week to show that the organisation is able to provide strong social and economic protection to residents.

The body pays out an average of $12 million a year in benefits including 1,330 regular pensions, he explained.

Meanwhile about $25 million is collected from contributions, much of which is placed in a reserve account for future use.

The revelations of benefit security came as the NIB celebrated its 22

anniversary on Sunday (April 6).

“The National Insurance Scheme (NIS) legislation today is undoubtedly the best pieces of social protection legislation ever implemented in the TCI,” Gardiner said.

He explained that NIB has paid in excess of $64.5 million in benefit payments in the TCI since its inception in April 1992.

“Introduced under an extremely dark cloud of suspicion, mistrust and bitter opposition from employers, employees and self-employed alike, convincing the general public to ‘buy in’ was a very difficult sell at that time as this was the very first time that monies were mandatorily deducted from salaries.

“It was not an easy task enforcing compliance as the majority of persons viewed us at that time as just another form of taxation for the government guised as social security.”

The body received strong resistance from many self-employed people, large and small employers, who threatened to reduce staff or close business - even petitions from the Chamber of Commerce.

“Indeed, many predicted that we would fail because we were managed by young, inexperienced persons.

“But today, we have proven our worth to the people of the TCI and have earned their confidence, trust and admiration for the social and economic protection that we have provided and will continue to

provide in countless years to come.

“Thousands of people depend on us, but more importantly, thousands of people can depend on us,” Gardiner said.

Among the payments made are for sickness, injury, maternity, retirement pensions, old age pensions, survivor’s pensions, invalidity pensions, disablement pensions, death benefit and constant attendance allowance.

“The National Insurance Programme has indeed elevated and transformed the lives of the TCI people over the years and has become a key player in the development of the TCI, by making us all ‘our brother’s keeper’ with the strong helping the weak, the rich helping the poor, and

the young helping the old – just the way it should be,” Gardiner said.

“The NIS has allowed development to come and continue in the TCI because it ensures that our most precious and valuable resource (our people) are protected in times of ill health and financial difficulty to facilitate that development.

“The NIS provides a certain guaranteed peace of mind for our many employers and employees alike and they now worry less about the financial implications of sickness, injury, maternity, retirement and death as they are assured that the NIS will be there for them when they need us.”

For more on NIB visit www. tcinib.tc.

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

Sloop arrivals During the past fortnight two sloops have been detected in TCI waters and more than 200 passengers detained and repatriated.

While TCI authorities seem to be carrying out their work effectively the onus is now on the Haitian government to prevent this sort of crossing.

Last February a Haitian consulate was formed in the TCI tasked with building links between the two countries and communicating concerns back to the Haitian government – including the problem of illegal immigration.

Do you think the consulate has been effective? What more needs to be done by the consulate and the Haitian government? Is there a solution to illegal immigration?

Buy a ship

Haiti, the oldest independent nation in our region, is a disaster. Run by the Duvaliers for years they milked the country and intimidated the population.

At some point people began to leave and any place was better than back home in Haiti.

TCI is going through the early phases of the Haitian disaster as the Misicks and their cronies toot for independence.

The radar has been less than effective and the only progress we have made is the marine patrol has learned how to slowly tow and prevent capsizes and deaths.

For less than the $1.2 million we spent to fly the illegals home last year we could buy a ship and carry 100 at a time. This could provide employment.

A right to leave

Your question is based on the premise that this sort of crossing must be prevented.

I disagree. I believe that as humans,

Haitians have a right to seek a way out from the poverty that international forces have put on their country.

We therefore have different ideas on what effective means when looking at the work of the Haitian Consulate in TCI.

Their own agenda

Establishing a Haitian consulate has been a terrible error in judgment on behalf of our Government.

It is apparent that illegal activity is even more blatant than previous years since the advent of this office, leaving one to question whether they are in fact carrying out the TCI agenda or their own.

The Governor is constitutionally responsible for external affairs and security - we never needed any consulate offices established.

The fact that the Haitian flag can fly solo from their consulate office is clear disrespect to the people of this country and an obvious indication that they only honour their country.

refugees as they continue to flood the borders.

The Haitian government will never do anything but damn talk, they are a huge waste of time and money.

They are glad to rid themselves of their poor and will never facilitate getting them back!

Even when they are taken back the authorities will just sit back and allow them to come right back - the same persons time after time!

Grasp the nettle

Picking up the tab

Last week an illegal immigrant who was hired by a Grace Bay restaurant for security was wounded seriously.

He was treated at the hospital and must return frequently. He was not taken into custody, his employer was not made responsible for the medical bills, and the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands will pick up the tab on this one too.

I’m pretty sure we don’t need any more illegal immigrants.

Benefitting from immigration

Where is the incentive for this Government to put pressure on Britain to enforce and pay for repatriation?

None exists because if Britain employs oversight and checks who is benefiting, it will stop.

London will be delighted that, in a parochial sense, we are concentrating on the Haitian consulate, as if it would be a panacea to the problem.

Anything that deflects attention or abrogates their responsibility for border control. Forget about the Haitian government, they are exporting a problem and have no cash.

Hasn’t the penny dropped yet? The UK doesn’t give a fig for the Islands and won’t spend anything to meet what is their constitutional duty.

It’s a curious mixture of negligence and callous behaviour (policing is another example).

Albeit that they waste millions in donations to countries they have no responsibility for.

The only hope is to grasp the nettle and control our own destiny; notwithstanding its attendant horrors.

At least the people dealing with the issues will be on our doorstep and accountable to us. Unlike the current situation where the decisions are taken by desk bound people 4,500 miles away, who simply don’t give a damn!

Aren’t we all tired of this ‘good governance’ and ‘engaging stakeholders’ waffle?

Nothing but talk

This new effort will be just as useless as those formed with other problematic jurisdictions such as the Bahamas and the USA etc.

The Haitian authority will do nothing and allow their burden to continue to stream over our borders.

The money used to dither around with the Haitians could have been used to fund some more boats to go out on the sea to catch

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Court hears arguments for trial by jury in civil case THE DEMAND for jury trial in a civil action is currently the central argument in ongoing litigation between local attorney Beryn Duncanson and Royal Bank of Canada (RBC).

The case deals with Duncanson’s counterclaim of interest rate and securities fraud against the bank, as well as defamation and a host of other legal claims, a release from the law firm Duncanson and Co read.

“The Turks and Caicos has long had on its books the availability of civil jury trial over and beyond just defamation and civil fraud cases,

as is the normal limit in the UK,” it continued.

On Tuesday (April 8), Judge Margaret Ramsay-Hale heard arguments from Duncanson, who presented on his own behalf his application for a civil jury.

Arguments centered on whether either of the two legal exceptions in the TCI Civil Rules to jury trial applied in the RBC case.

RBC Royal Bank (Bahamas) Limited filed action against Duncanson on September 21, 2012 in a TCI supreme court for breach

of contract relating to a personal guarantee for a corporate loan of $2,242,000.

Duncanson later filed a counterclaim against the bank and Royal Bank of Canada.

His claim alleged that the bank acted illegally, negligently and that there was tortious interference with his sale contracts, defamation of him, breach of contract, interest rate and securities fraud by the RBC bank and breach of fiduciary duty.

Late last year when the matter was heard, Judge Ramsay-Hale had struck

out parts of Duncanson’s pleadings but subsequently granted him leave to refile re-amended pleadings with the fraud allegations previously claimed.

In his re-amended defence and counterclaim, Duncanson alleged that the bank had wrongfully administered London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR), which was at material times substantially inflated above true LIBOR and that at no time was he made aware of this and this directly affected his ability to service the loan.

In his submissions for a civil jury,

Local attorney Beryn Duncanson

Duncanson argued that the matter is one of national importance.

He submitted the gravity of the charges against him and his legitimate desire to be tried by a jury.

The judge has refused an application made by the lawyer for the proceedings to be digitally recorded.

Arguments continued in court on Thursday and Friday with Neale Coleman of Karam and Misick law firm representing the bank.

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Commissioner declares confidence in police force COMMISSIONER of Police Colin Farquhar insisted this week that he has confidence in both himself and his force to fight rising crime in the TCI. “I think we’re making tremendous progress…I have great confidence that we’re going to do great things over the next year,” he told a meeting of the Providenciales Chamber of Commerce at Blue Haven resort.

Close to 50 members of the business community gathered to discuss the recent terrifying increase in violent crime and its effect on the local economy on Monday evening (April 7).

On the panel offering their take on the situation and facing questions from the small crowd were the Commissioner, Governor Peter Beckingham and Premier Rufus Ewing.

Chamber president E Jay Saunders introduced his guests at about 6.45pm and began the discussion by saying: “It’s clear that something’s not right.”

“The crime rate has definitely gotten to a point where it’s surprising and concerning for a place like the Turks and Caicos Islands.”

He said that if he were in a position of power he would ask

Governor Peter Beckingham has constitutional responsibility for internal security in the TCI

Premier Rufus Ewing and Providenciales Chamber of Commerce president E Jay Saunders

Commissioner of Police Colin Farquhar reads an old edition of the Weekly News

people to take stock of their guns, he would carry out a gun amnesty, and create a mandatory sentence for gun crime.

Saunders also called for the TCI Government to bring back capital punishment for convicted murderers.

He said this would “show them that we’re not going to stand for this, that our resolve is stronger than theirs and that this is not a battle that

they are going to win”.

Governor Peter Beckingham, who has constitutional responsibility for internal security in the TCI, was next to address the meeting.

He spoke briefly of his past experience in security matters and expressed his sympathies to those affected by violent crime.

Beckingham went on to talk about travel advisories, such as that on the TCI issued by the US Embassy in the

that a number of suspects have been arrested.

He stressed that preventative measures were important and social problems should be addressed.

Beckingham revealed that he has spent a lot of time with the police force since his arrival and they had addressed two main issues – working conditions and pay – which are likely

Cabinet amends Immigration Regulations for private teachers’ work permits THE IMMIGRATION Regulations will be amended to reflect the reality that registered institutions are not charged work permit fees for teachers in their employ or new recruits.

At the Cabinet meeting on Wednesday (April 9), the amendment to schedule eight of the regulations was approved, a post Cabinet statement read.

It continued: “To date, these fees for persons working as teachers in the private sector continue not to be charged as a means of supporting and developing the education sector.

“In addition, the amended regulations make provision for the exemption of persons employed by registered non-profit organisations.”

Meanwhile, advice was given to Governor Peter Beckingham to approve the Draft Immigration Bill 2014 with amendments, and for the bill to be introduced for debate and passage by the House of Assembly.

The Governor’s approval is also being sought for an amendment to be made to the Business Licence Regulations, Schedule 1 (Regulation 5) Form 1: Application for the Renewal of a Business Licence.

The form is being amended following the restructuring of the

Business Licence categories and fees effective April 1.

Cabinet also discussed proposals for the establishment of a Designated Resort Management and Rental Bill received from a group of resort operators on Providenciales.

The operators are concerned about the possible negative impact on product quality by individual owners managing rental units within resort establishments.

Their proposals are stated as following the approach taken in other jurisdictions.

“While the proposals will be considered in good faith by the Government, Cabinet made it clear that they are not the proposals of the Turks and Caicos Islands Government and that Cabinet has not yet taken a position on the matter.

“Detailed proposals will be considered by Cabinet in due course,” the release read.

Meanwhile, the Governor has also been advised to renew the lease for rental of Arlington Musgrove’s building 60611/111 and 112 for use as a detention centre in Providenciales to detain illegal immigrants until they are processed and repatriated back to their respective homes.

Bahamas last week, and stressed that western authorities are extremely cautious when it comes to alerting visitors.

“I realise that it’s potentially worrying for tourism but I do think we should get a sense of perspective about travel advisories,” he said.

The Governor mentioned the recent murders and violent robberies which he said had caused “considerable anxiety” but added

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Premier appeals for understanding on tax plan

IN AN address to the nation on Thursday (April 10), Premier Rufus Ewing spoke of the need for payroll tax to be implemented, the UK $260 million debt guarantee and the Special Investigation and Prosecution Team (SIPT) expenditure.

“There are many who are saying that this debt is not ours and we should not pay it,” he said.

“It is true that this debt was not incurred by this Government, but by several elected governments as well as the UK interim administration, but nonetheless it is indeed Turks and Caicos debt and as a fiscally responsible government and people we must pay it.”

However, he said this does not exonerate the UK government from defaulting on their responsibility as a sovereign nation for debt forgiveness as they too must be blamed for the accumulation of the debt.

He said they must also be blamed for the ongoing expenditure for SIPT for which they have refused the Government’s request to pay, as was recommended by Commissioner Sir Robin Auld, lead SIPT prosecutor Helen Garlick, and the UK Foreign Affairs Committee.

“As a government we have several major obligations including the execution of our development agenda with the creation of public and private sector jobs, the provision of schools, roads, clinics.

“The effective growth of our civil service with trained, skilled and well paid employees and the development of a robust social safety net and national security system.”

The Premier said these obligations are critical to the TCI’s development as a nation.

“Our challenge is meeting these obligations to the extent that is expected and required whilst meeting our obligation to service our $170 million loan as mandated by the $260 million loan guarantee financial management framework set out by the UK government.”

He stated that the TCI must demonstrate to the world and the UK that it is a mature nation, which is financially prudent, fiscally stable and progressive and capable of administering its own affairs.

“To this end if we want to succeed, we must do it ourselves and feel proud of our accomplishments.”

He stated that to achieve this everyone has a part to play; they must all contribute.

“We all must pay our way and be our brother’s keeper for the betterment of this nation.

“These are already extremely difficult times for many of us but if we recognise that the alternatives will bring even greater suffering then we will strengthen our resolve and with God's guidance we will make it through.”

He added that during the visits

Premier Rufus Ewing

to the communities to educate the constituents on the Government’s tax strategy, they recognised the difficulties being faced by the people, such as unemployment, social inequities in schools, healthcare, and lack of security, all of which require funding to be adequately addressed.

“It is indeed unfortunate that we were unable to implement a reliable broad base tax measure immediately after the House of Assembly unanimously rejected VAT and had to alternatively implement temporary taxation measures to meet revenue shortfalls so that we could have met our promises for you the people and service our obligations.”

He added that his Government firmly believes that the payroll tax and the rationalisation of other taxes to lower the cost of living, create jobs and stimulate the economy is

the best strategy.

“This taxation strategy will enable us as Government to reliably generate the revenue that is required to provide schools, clinics, roads, create jobs, increase civil service working conditions and benefits, and to service our loan obligations.”

He said it is critical that that the country is able to pay off the $170 million loan with a combination of funds from the sinking fund and additional borrowing so as to remove the UK loan guarantee and have more financial freedom in delivering for the people.

It is therefore also critical that the country gets a good credit rating in order to borrow the additional funds in 2016 to pay off the loan and under terms that are more favourable.

He added that Government’s taxation strategy will allow it to lower the cost of living by significantly reducing customs import duties and to stimulate economic growth by implementing policies that create new and expand existing small and medium size business enterprises especially in the reserved categories of business and in the lesser developed family islands.

“Our taxation strategy will stop the implementation of VAT by the British, a tax that a united people and House of Assembly rejected and a tax that would adversely impact the small man on the street who is

Bahamas prefers payroll tax to VAT – PM Christie AS THE people of the Turks and Caicos Islands protest the implementation of payroll tax, the Bahamian business community is in favour of such a tax in their country rather than the dreaded value added tax (VAT).

Bahamian prime minister, Perry Christie in an interview with the Weekly News on Wednesday (April 9) drew similarities between the vehement protests in the two countries over the proposed taxation measures, both of which are due for implementation on July 1.

He said the business community in the Bahamas has indicated that if the government has to tax, they should implement the payroll tax.

Christie said his government is actively considering VAT. Although July 1 has been proposed as the date for implementation, Christie said he has given the private sector an opportunity to make recommendations until a final decision is made.

However, the prime minister is not in favour of the payroll tax for

the Bahamas.

Christie said while the finance ministry has been talking about 15 per cent VAT, he has not signed off on this.

“What I have done is that I have indicated to the country already that I am not going to put 15 per cent to my Cabinet, meaning that I don’t agree with the 15 per cent.”

However, he said he is waiting on a report from the business community, which should be out in the next two weeks, before he makes a decision.

The prime minister previously had discussions with members of the private sector on the issue.

He said they wanted sufficient time to hire a consultant who will then make recommendations in a report to be presented to him.

“I told them I will give consideration to the report and after that I will then advise them and the country what the government intends to do.”

He, like Premier Rufus Ewing previously, spoke of the dire need to significantly increase the country’s revenues.

“We are adding to our infrastructure – there are many islands that require infrastructure improvement – we have hospitals being built that must be staffed and a lot of things that really require additional revenue.”

The PM said the private sector in the Bahamas has also raised the issue of collecting monies owed under existing taxes.

“We have accepted that point and made a commitment to privatise our tax collection – in other words to invite private companies to come and collect - therefore demonstrating that we are prepared to shake the tree and to squeeze whatever we are able to, by way of more efficient collections.”

However, Christie said this still will not be enough to meet the country’s needs.

“We have indicated that if we had maximum collections, it still falls short by several hundred million dollars and so we need to add additional sources of revenue.

“The question is whether it would be more effective or fairer to the average Bahamian to do it by

way of VAT or some other form of taxation.”

Speaking to the strong opposition in the TCI against the payroll tax, Christie said people in TCI and the Bahamas need to recognise that there is a need for revenue, which is intended to meet required expenditure of the government.

He said the only way to be able to do it properly is to raise the revenue, otherwise infrastructure and other things will deteriorate and the longer the wait is to address them, the more they will cost.

“So I think it’s a question of how effective we are in being able to get the population to understand the basis for what we are doing.”

He said in terms of the Bahamas, the government has worked very hard to turn the economy around, and they will not now deflate it by “some wild idea”.

Christie said everything that is being done, in both countries, is to protect the best interest of the countries, and the governments have to find ways to communicate this to the people. (DI)

unemployed or underemployed.

“More so than would payroll tax which does not affect the unemployed.”

He said the proposed taxation strategy would enable the Government to afford the foregoing of revenue in tax breaks, incentives and concessions to encourage entrepreneurship especially among the young people as the country grows its middle class.

“No one loves taxation, but this tax strategy is a necessary means to break the vicious cycle of the rising cost of living whilst encouraging economic growth and enabling us to adequately provide for and meet the needs of our people and our growing nation.”

There are many concerns about the apparent low level of compliance in the collection of Government revenue in taxes, licenses and fees, Ewing observed.

“This is an area of concern and too many individuals want to reap the fruit but don’t want to sow the seed. There are many who can pay and refuse to pay.”

He added that tax avoidance and tax fraud would not be tolerated.

The Government has recently revised the business licencing regulations to increase the categories of business licences from 66 to more than 200 and increased the reserved category from 19 to 98 including a new restricted category.

This revision enabled the Government to equitably revise business licence fees and to be better able to monitor activities in the various categories of business that previously operated under the miscellaneous category and hence improve compliance efforts, the Premier stated.

He added that Government would be submitting to the House of Assembly a bill for the establishment of a National Revenue body whose mandate will be the collection and enforcement of the collection of government taxes, licences and fees such as business licence, accommodation tax and payroll tax.

“This initiative would significantly improve compliance efforts across Government and participating statutory bodies.”

He added that the combined effort of the tax strategy and the revenue compliance measures would ensure that the Government collects the revenue that is required for them to meet the needs of the people and the nation.

“There are many other strategies for growth and development that the Government intends to implement and that are contingent upon adequate financing and with these measures we will deliver for you.”

He urged residents to stay tuned for further updates on new developmental policies and strategies.

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Conch Farm wins case against former CEO THE SUPREME Court has found that former chief executive officer (CEO) of the Conch Farm, Chuck Hesse had the means, the opportunity and the motive to remove company documents from the business.

Hesse was sued for company documents after being fired along with other members of the board in 2012.

The new operators – Richard Berke, Shaun Malcolm and John Hartley – filed the action alleging that former CEO had documents in his possession that he failed to turn over to them upon his termination.

The trial began last June 25 before Judge Margaret Ramsay-Hale.

In her judgement handed down this past week, the judge granted the company’s amended summons for all company documents in Hesse’s possession.

Attorney at law Monique Allan representing the company, had originally filed the claim for books of accounts, however, due to disputes as to what constitutes books of accounts, the lawyer amended her claim.

Peter McKnight represented Hesse. He raised several objections throughout the trial as to what the books of accounts are.

In direct and cross examination Hesse maintained that the documents

in his possession were copies that he was entitled to have as a shareholder of the company.

However, in her judgement, Judge Ramsay-Hale failed to see the distinction made by the defendant and his lawyer.

She stated that there was no evidence that anyone except Hesse generated correspondence for the company and pointed out that when questioned by Allan, Hesse accepted that any document created by him was a company document as he had created it for and on behalf of the company.

The judge also noted that Hesse, who was its founder, CEO and board chairman, ran the company.

She stated that whether he entered correspondence on the company’s behalf, designed project proposals, conducted transactions for the company and kept a record of those transactions, the product created, were all, in her view, property of the company.

The judge found that it is clear from the evidence that at the time the company made the request for all of the books of accounts - whatever Hesse understood them to be - they were in his possession or under his control.

“He could have had no difficulty in producing the books requested.

It would have been a very simple thing for him to obtain the Peachtree password from Taylor (Bookkeeper) and retrieve the information from her computer - or indeed from his own and deliver it to the company at the request of its new directors.”

She stated that the reason for his refusal to do so was not clear and that his various reasons, given on cross-examination by Allan, were not compelling.

He also suggested that the new directors should have sought the information from Taylor who was the bookkeeper for 25 years, and not him.

“The submission is baffling. The evidence is that Taylor ceased to work at the farm in 2009 having been seconded to work at Cockburn Village Farm in Grand Turk at Hesse’s direction.”

She stated that in the circumstances, Berke’s explanation that he did not speak to her because he believed she no longer worked for the company is perfectly reasonable.

“All of the records she maintained were saved to Hesse’s computer in any event and the statutory responsibility to maintain the books of account was his,” the judgement read.

During the course of the hearing, it was established that Hesse had

produced a number of documents to the Labour Tribunal after his dismissal from the farm and had produced a number of documents to another individual as well.

He also produced a number of documents in these proceedings, the judge noted.

She added that it became quite apparent that Hesse had in his possession a large number of documents that related to the company’s business.

She further rejected the notion that the defendant kept copies of the company’s documents for his own uses and not for those of the company.

“I reject his evidence that he possessed the documents as a shareholder and not as CEO as most of the documents in his possession, which included for example the entire CEO’s correspondence file, would hardly be documents to which a shareholder was privy.”

Additionally, she said the evidence makes it clear that all the documents stored in the conch processing building were removed and the inference to be drawn is that Hesse removed them.

“It is inconceivable that anyone else, whether Taylor or the Haitian nationals on work permits that Hesse employed at the farm, removed

them from the premises as those documents would have been of no value to them.

“Hesse, on the other hand, would need some of the documents to mount his claim against the company and to assist others in bringing their claims.”

Last June 28 the judge ordered the seizure of 11 boxes of documents from Hesse’s home under a preservation order.

Ramsay-Hale stated that from the evidence, the defendant bore some ill will towards the new management because of his termination.

“His removal from the board and from the helm of the company was something he clearly did not accept as was made clear in McKnight’s letter of September 30.

His resentment was communicated clearly through his refusal to co-operate with the new board or respond to correspondence.

“He gave not the least appearance of wanting to see the new board succeed. Just the contrary,” the judgement read.

Ramsay-Hale stated that Hesse’s animosity to the new management was manifest from the moment of his termination through to the end of the hearing.

Counsels are now arguing for costs of the proceedings. (DI)

New police cars on the road EIGHT brand new fully equipped police cars have finally arrived in the TCI following much delay and anticipation.

Six of the vehicles, which each cost in excess of $30,000, will be used in Providenciales while the other two have been shipped off to Grand Turk.

For many months the force has been sharing a single patrol vehicle which has led to difficulties patrolling the island and responding to crime.

But according to Commissioner of Police Colin Farquhar the recent delivery will mean the country will see a much more efficient force.

“This has been a long time coming,” he said, “we’ve been waiting quite a few months for these new vehicles and some of them have finally arrived.

“We’re quite happy and fortunate to have these brand new vehicles that will help with safety and security in the TCI.” Claudia Been Munnings, representative for Champion Trucking presented the keys to Farquhar at a ceremony at Chalk Sound Police Station on Tuesday (April 8).

Champion Trucking was awarded the tender to provide the force with 19 vehicles – 18 Ford Explorer SUVs and one 15 passenger Ford Econoline van – last September.

Leading officers from Providenciales police force with Claudia Been Munnings, representative for Champion Trucking (third from left)

The all include heavy duty suspension transmission, coolant and break systems, and come complete with radios, decals, lights and sirens.

A further five vehicles are expected to arrive on Friday with the rest due to be delivered next week.

Acting Deputy Commissioner of Police Wayne Jones said: “We’re happy that these vehicles have finally arrived in Providenciales.

“In the last two weeks we were experiencing some great difficulties in responding to the cries and complaints from the public.

“The timely response, we were not able to meet because of the limited vehicles that we had, so I’m

very thankful that they’re here today.

“Now we can respond to the public’s reports in a satisfactory period of time.”

Of the 19 vehicles two will be assigned to the police headquarters on Old Airport Road, two to the traffic unit, four to Grand Turk and the others to various police stations across Providenciales.

Superintendent Kendall Grant, who is responsible for Providenciales, North Caicos and Middle Caicos, said he is extremely happy to have the vehicles as part of the fleet.

“They will go a great way to ensuring the success of our

strategies.”

He explained that he would now be able to step up the patrol strategy and increase response times.

Acting Inspector Lionel Mapp at Chalk Sound Police Station said: “We are grateful to have these vehicles here today. We have waited quite a long time, excessively long.

“We anticipated them and now that they’re here our response time will be greatly improved from what it was before.”

Been Munnings explained that the delay in delivery of the vehicles was due to late payment by the Government and not a fault of Champion Trucking or the police

department.

“The initial payment for the vehicles was made in November which unfortunately was well past the timeline that was given in order to have the vehicles ordered.”

She explained that because the payment was made late, production could not begin until January this year.

“In terms of timeline from purchase to delivery they’re actually only about 10 to 15 days behind schedule and that had a lot to do with the snowstorms that the US had during the winter season.”

Been Munnings added that Grace Bay Motors in Providenciales and Grand Turk will be maintaining the vehicles at least on a quarterly basis.

“The police department will ensure that there is proper accountability when the vehicles are used and will ensure that the maintenance schedule is adhered to.”

The cars are slated to last four to five years if maintained properly.

The Providenciales police force has been sharing a single patrol vehicle for a number of months and on occasion has had no vehicle available at all.

This has led to a plethora of difficulties in patrolling the island as well as responding to crime in a timely manner, the Commissioner admitted last month. (RB)

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We welcome letters from all members of the public on a variety of topics Please note that all submissions are subject to editing in keeping with defamation laws and newspaper style. Letters should be accompanied by the author’s full name, location and phone number. Names will be withheld if requested.

Experience is overrated Dear Editor, In our society today I believe that experience is overrated and that it is competency and integrity to carry out a given task that is truly sought in the job market.

Here are a few observations: 1) Does a person really need three years of washing dishes to prove they are adequately qualified to be a dish washer?

Of course not, but unfortunately you find too often an arbitrary number of years’ experience purportedly required to do a job.

2) In another seven years I will be able to say I have had 15 years of experience in disaster management.

This is regardless of whether or not I do a minimal amount or a lot of work in disaster management over that time period because that’s my professional qualifications.

It is more important to hire someone with five quality years of experience accomplishing goals set out with a desired time frame than to hire someone who essentially marked time for 15 years.

Think about the quality persons that are not short-listed nor even apply for a job just because they don’t have the years of experience required?

3) Collectively, the CEO’s and bankers on Wall Street had hundreds of years of experience but did that stop the market from crashing or the global melt down?

Not at all!

This catastrophe might support that quality of experience should take precedence over the number of years on the job.

Also, that’s where integrity plays a big role as well, as I am certain that most of the CEOs were quite aware that their company was into questionable deals but chose to do nothing.

There are clear parallels here to our recent past right in the TCI. 4) Finally, do I really have to put my hand in the fire to believe it burns? Of course not. The ability to learn from our people’s mistakes is just as important as learning from you own mistakes.

What it boils down to is the term ‘experience’ which really means one’s demonstrated ability to do a particular job/task over a period of time.

I have always believed more often than not that a person’s academic degrees tells the level at which they can think and critically analyse a problem and that ability

is transferable across industry ie. service is service no matter which industry you gained your competency.

The main differences are the specific tasks that are done from industry to industry which can be learnt over a short period of time in several cases.

Unfortunately, what is unspoken by the guardians of experience is that they just want everybody that comes after them to ‘pay their dues’.

The short coming with this attitude here in the TCI is that while in other countries there are hundreds of people if not thousands in line for a promotion - we have no such problem.

If someone demonstrates the competencies to perform a job in six months, one year, two years, why make them wait just for the sake of waiting? Especially if that have reached all the targets set out to prove that have what it takes to do the job.

Having made those points I do believe leadership is severely underrated. And no, I am not referring to positional power which may come from management roles within an organization.

A good to great leader does not need to know every detail that goes into completing an assignment, task, or goal, but they have to at a minimum surround themselves with people who do know and then empower them to carry out the desired task to get to the desired goal.

Too often we find leaders displaying the scarcity mentality whereby it is perceived that there is a finite pie and if they share any amount of it, there is less for them to have.

This pie could be money, praise, promotional opportunity, you name it.

What is required is an abundance mentality, where the pie has an infinite growth potential such that everybody could partake in the benefits of success and growth.

Just imagine if Jesus with the two fish and five loaves of bread had the scarcity mentality. Those 5,000 followers never would have shared in the meal!

Just my thoughts. Stay blessed.

A big thank you

Dear Editor, The Provo chapter of the TCSPCA would like to thank the following Government officials, local businesses and private individuals for their generosity and support which helped to make the March 2014 Salt Cay spay/neuter clinic such a big success.

Chief Veterinary Officer Dr Mark Butler, senior administrative officer in Salt Cay Noyal Hamilton, Pat Simmons and Morris Simmons, ‘Donkey Whisperer’ Kevin Nathan, Crystal Seas Adventures, Rosalie Smith and Norma Smith, volunteer veterinary team, Dr Shelley Harper, Sarah Ambrose, Dr Dana Westerman, Dr Carlos Salvioli, volunteers Chris Jensen & Diane Guess, Caicos Express, Accommodation, Diane and Wayne Russell, Junie and Jim Tew, Joan and Jeff Lipton, whale watches and welcome dinner, Debbie Been, golf carts, Pam and Gary Stedman, transportation, Poley Dickenson, assistance, Allan Dickenson, Enrique Dickenson, Pat and Henry Coe.

Jamell Robinson, Leeward Palms, Providenciales

Susan Blehr, Director, TCSPCA Providenciales

COMMENTARY

Always asking questions

THE CITIZEN taxpayer watches to find out just what the Government is doing.

If you are worried about being robbed you look for the police.

Are they patrolling? Has the Government kept the police cars running? Does the Government buy spark plugs and motor oil?

Has the Government picked a good supplier for the new police vehicles and when received will they make a difference? Are crimes being solved?

What about schools? Are the classrooms crowded? Are teachers well paid? Is the curriculum applicable to what the children will face when they graduate?

Sports now consume much of

the students time. Will your child make a living as a professional athlete? Are regular gym exercises prescribed?

Is the cost of living reasonable? Is import duty and freight handling too high? Is the cost of vehicle licence and insurance affordable? Does the cost of food have you going hungry or eating what fills you up but is not good for you?

Is employment available for you to earn enough to support your family while putting something away for a rainy day? What about the cost of internet, water and electricity?

Are services of reasonable quality and costs in line? If these costs are too high who negotiated the deals that allowed the utility to charge too much?

SPACE IS LIMITED!

Are the Government services functioning well? How long does it take to obtain a police report, auto or business licence, a work permit?

How long does it take to have building permits approved?

Since the current political party has been in charge of the Government’s affairs for a decade, have things gotten better or worse?

Do you see favouritism in the political process? Are elections fair and votes bought or sold?

A candidate or party who buys votes will not perform honestly in government. Why are ministers going to court, again? The last time in the USA. Are the banks reliable and safe? Is healthcare good and is it affordable?

Is primary care of high quality?

By David Tapfer

David is a retired mobile hydraulic engineer and business executive. He has been married to Middle Caicos native Yvette Robinson Tapfer for 25 years and has lived in Conch Bar, Middle Caicos, since 2002. David formerly served as branch chairman of the PDM from 2008 to 2011

Is preventative medicine readily available? Can you afford it? When you have a bigger health issue how and where do you access good care?

What new developments opened and expanded the economy in recent years? Is the population of every island growing and if not why? If developments have failed were they properly checked out?

Are you proud of your government and the job your representative is doing? Are ministers performing their function? Is parliament an organisation where party lines are crossed to pass good laws?

If the answer to most of these questions is negative what are you going to do about it?

Please keep your letters to a maximum of 450 words or we may not be able publish it.

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Someone please call 911

Dear Editor, I think it’s fair to say that we are in trouble in this country. Given the recent increases in taxes and the implementation of new taxes, coupled with the spike in crime, it is clear that our elected officials are in over their heads.

Many persons feel that encouraging new investors, restarting stalled projects and carrying out job placement initiatives would seek to improve the economy.

Persons are baffled as to why the need for the increased taxation, since the chief financial officer and minister responsible for finance clearly stated that we are making our commitments in a timely manner and our economy is in a surplus and showing signs of steady growth.

Of course we cannot overlook the assumption that this move is yet another pay at the current Premier’s desire for independence.

The smoke screen of countrywide public meetings to discuss the issue proved once again that irrespective of public cries, the expressed wishes of the people would not prevail.

The Government is seeking a way forward. I suggest that we tax the thousands of businesses that are currently operating illegally, give a period of amnesty to come forward, regularised and paying into the tax structure like every other law abiding citizen.

It pains me to know that there are thousands of persons here that are not abiding by the laws of the land

and the handful who do are carrying the burden unjustly.

I am suggesting that all retailers, restaurant/bar operators, jitneys and craftsman of what trade come forward without fear of persecution and be made available to not only pay into the business licencing scheme, but NHIP and NIB as well.

Not securing these persons is a present threat to our vary survival and alternatively our economy would surely see the benefits of the added funds.

It’s almost as if the powers that be choose to ignore the elephant in the room and tackle the situation at hand.

Either we all abide by the constitution of the Turks and Caicos Islands, or we ought to throw it out of the window.

Fully criticising the inexperienced elected officials for the current situation would not be fair, since they inherited the debt of the former PNP and the interim government’s mismanagement.

It is clear however that under mounting pressure, their incapability of managing our national debt and the country’s business has caught them with their pants down.

What action is left for the people to consider except that we all stand together in our fight for no taxation without representation and kneel together and beg God to minister to the hearts of our oppressors to set our people free? Where is our Moses?

Euwonka Selver Long Bay, Providenciales

Finance bosses prepare TCI banks for tax compliance THE FINANCIAL Services Commission (FSC) plans to use an international accounting firm to make sure TCI banks are ready for a new information sharing agreement.

Deloitte will conduct a Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) Preparedness Survey of the banking sector.

In essence this will evaluate if banks in the TCI are ready for the act and will identify the potential implications on their businesses.

FATCA is a US law focused on non-US banks. It requires foreign financial institutions to report, for tax purposes, funds kept by US taxpayers in foreign accounts.

Those companies that do not comply face a 30 per cent withholding on applicable transfers from US financial institutions.

The act was approved by the United States government in March 2010, will come into effect in July 2014 to address the issue of offshore tax evasion by US citizens and permanent residents.

The United States collaborated with other governments to develop two model intergovernmental agreements to implement FATCA. They say that a partner government will require all foreign financial institutions located in its jurisdiction to identify US accounts and report information about them.

Since FACTA was signed into law, the FSC has held a number of seminars and information sharing sessions to provide the financial services industry with a thorough understanding of its use.

FSC managing director Kevin Higgins said: “Implementing FATCA requires significant organisational changes as it impacts compliance, operations and systems.”

He added: “At this stage, the readiness assessment will permit banks in our jurisdiction to gain an accurate perspective on implementation challenges they may face based on their existing operational data and ‘Know Your Customer’ procedures.”

The PDM has no credibility whatsoever Dear Editor, Every resident of the Turks and Caicos Islands, voter and non-voter alike, should be absolutely astounded by recent statements issued by the PDM. This party cries for the opportunity to govern this country, and yet all they do from their position as the Opposition in the legislature is criticise every action taken by the Government, without offering any meaningful proposals as to how they would do things differently if the power were theirs.

Once such example is their call for the resignation of the Commissioner of Police citing his inability to prevent the recently-admitted increase in crime.

To replace him with whom? Not only is the most senior native officer facing charges of corruption levied by the Integrity Commission, but we have seen no ‘sparks of brilliance’ from any of the divisions under the direction of other senior local officers that might indicate their suitability to command the entire force.

It is completely unreasonable to expect anybody to effectively police this country with no more resources than have been provided to the Royal Turks and Caicos Police Force (RTCIPF), and now it seems that the delay in receiving the latest batch of police vehicles is attributable to that old Turks and Caicos bugaboo - the

supplier hasn’t been paid!

The PDM also threatens to kill any payroll tax proposal that may be brought before the legislature without offering any realistic alternative for raising the revenue this country needs to operate.

They suggest that the imposition of any broad-based tax will destroy this country’s appeal to investors, and feel that any such tax should only be implemented after being approved by the voters in a referendum.

Are they kidding? Never before has any Government, of either party, had the political will to impose revenuegeneration measures that would have helped prevent the deterioration of our schools, infrastructure, healthcare facilities, policing or social services, so why would they expect the local voters to ever agree on imposing a tax on themselves?

This is an issue of leadership – something the PDM has proven itself again and again of being incapable of providing.

The PDM suggests that we reduce the tax burden on residents by “extending the broad-based tax to tourists”, and again this shows how out of touch with reality they are.

Not only do tourists absorb the same duty component as the rest of us in all their purchases, but they also pay the 12 per cent hotel and tourism tax, soon to be attracted by almost

every dollar they spend here, and also a service charge of at least 10 per cent that is in place at all resorts, and in many of our restaurants.

The beaches of the Turks and Caicos Islands are becoming very expensive places to visit, and there are plenty of other destinations vying to attract these same tourist dollars, but this fact seems to have escaped the brain trust of the PDM. At the risk of offending some local sensibilities, all this boils down to the fact that too many Turks and Caicos Islanders don’t want to pay for anything, feeling instead that they are somehow entitled to have others pick up the tab for them.

Whether these others are tourists, British taxpayers, the European Union, or someone else really doesn’t matter, as long as they don’t have to pay.

Well, folks, those days are over and, when combined with the legacy of inappropriate spending by previous governments that must be covered, tough decisions must now be made to get this country back on some sort of sound financial footing and, so far, the PDM has demonstrated neither the vision nor the spine to make these happen!

Lorne Rowe, Discovery Bay, Providenciales

Programme conducted in Grand Turk boosts young men’s self-esteem

BY DAISY HANDFIELD A WORKSHOP aimed at improving self-esteem among young adult males in the Turks and Caicos Islands was reintroduced recently in Grand Turk.

The programme targets young men between the ages of 17 and 30 who are faced with emotional, educational, society and spiritual challenges on a day to day basis.

The objective of the programme is to help young men see themselves in a different light and to look at their environment and society and see how they can have a positive impact on them and give support through encouragement, guidance and discussions.

The programme which was originally introduced in 2010 ran for one year and was put on hold until now.

This week it was re-established on April 7 and ended on April 11 at the Ministry of Education office in Grand Turk.

The theme, ‘It’s a safe place’ speaks for itself - it is a way of reassuring participants that everything is going to be okay.

The ‘It’s a safe place’ model is based on a proven and successful programme that starts with the mentor.

The programme so far has only one mentor and one young adult male, but Education Officer for the Ministry of Education, Nixon Dickenson said that they have discovered that men are not only the key but also the most hesitant players in the programme.

He said: “Because of a number of reasons (general fear, time commitments, not wanting to deal with teenagers) men were reluctant to join the programme.

“Consequently, we set out to develop a programme that addressed this need.”

In today’s society men are faced with many challenges and without early intervention these challenges can spiral out of control and lead to more devastating problems

such as substance abuse, broken relationships, gang violence and sexual abuse.

Through a series of carefully facilitated processes, each boy discovers something of the scope of his own humanity.

Boys are challenged and supported in new ways, and find that they can respond in new ways.

They find their own integrity, courage, respect, passion, and leadership and they discover that they can access these qualities and put them to work.

Dickenson said that they are looking to reintroduce the Cadets programme, which is a national organisation that aims to develop in youths the attributes of leadership, active citizenship and physical fitness.

The Cadets is a voluntary youth group sponsored by the Government, Ministry of Education Department of Youth Affairs and the Royal Turks and Caicos Police Force.

It consist of students between the ages 12 and 19.

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Prime Minister of the Bahamas, Perry Christie shares a word with Stephen Wilson QC, a partner with the TCI branch

Governor Peter Beckingham and founder of Graham Thompson, Peter Graham at the reception for the firm’s one year celebration in the TCI

Graham Thompson celebrates one year in TCI – Bahamian prime minister joins in GRAHAM Thompson law firm – one of the oldest law practices in the Bahamas – celebrated its first year serving the Turks and Caicos Islands on Wednesday (April 9) evening with prime minister of the Bahamas, Perry Christie in attendance.

Christie joined Governor Peter Beckingham, founder of the firm Peter Graham, Deputy Speaker of the House, Josephine Connolly, other special guests and several partners and associates from the Bahamas offices for cocktails at the Regent Palms Hotel in Grace Bay. Prime minister Christie congratulated the firm for taking a bold step into the wider world.

The TCI office is the 64 year old firm’s first venture outside of the Bahamas.

“That they should have decided to do so in the Turks and Caicos Islands under the local stewardship of Steven Wilson QC and his team on the ground is both sensible and

timely,” Christie said.

He added that the ties of geography, common blood, heritage and jurisprudence are just some of the factors that make Graham Thompson’s entrance into the TCI such a sensible fit.

Beyond the commonalities, the Bahamian PM said, the firm’s Providenciales establishment is a grand gesture in the TCI and a display of faith in the country’s future.

“The people of the TCI do indeed have a bright future ahead and I am convinced that with God’s guidance and united endeavor this bright future will be realised for the good of all and the greater glory of your fair land.”

Christie made special mention of the firm’s founder, Peter Graham, who he said presided over its evolution into the largest commercial practice in the Bahamas.

He noted Graham’s commitment to

public service and the ethos he developed and then nurtured in the firm.

Peter has always encouraged his lawyers to give back to the country, to get involved in nation building and it didn’t really matter to him which party banner you did it under as long as you did it, Christie observed.

“This commitment to public service began with Peter himself; he was our country’s very first minister of labour and housing back in 1964, he was also a member of the parliament from 1956 to 1972 and from that time to now.

“What has really distinguished Graham Thompson the firm is how the ethos of which I speak has always found expression in so many diverse ways or so many different paths.”

He further commended Graham for ensuring that the tradition of public service is still an integral part of the firm.

Robert Adams, partner with the

Representatives from institutions in Providenciales receive their cheques

Local bank donates cash to schools CHEQUES were donated to several schools around the Turks and Caicos Islands by CIBC First Caribbean Bank on March 17 and March 21.

Business support officer, Bianca Dillon-O’Neil said that the company supports any venture that will play a part in encouraging the minds of the youths of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

“We trust that our support will go

a long way in helping to equip our youths,” she said, and added that it was also a way for the bank to give back to the community.

The bank chose not to disclose the amount that was donated, but said that the funds were donated upon request.

Funds were given to the Maranatha High School, Provo Primary School, Clement Howell High School,

Adelaide Oemler Primary School, Eliza Simons Primary School, Helena Jones Robinson High School and the young enterprise programme.

CIBC First Caribbean is a major Caribbean bank offering a full range of market-leading financial services in corporate banking, retail banking, wealth management, credit cards, treasury sales and trading, and investment banking. (DH)

Freeport branch, was the emcee for the evening. He spoke of the firm’s move to the TCI and the opportunities for growth.

“Although we only have three members here, we intend to expand those numbers and create opportunities for local attorneys in particular, to join our team.

“The presence of Graham Thompson in the TCI is a long term commitment and we feel that the TCI is a natural take; we have quite a lot

in common.”

Adams noted that even in the current challenging times Graham Thompson believes that there are still great opportunities for those who are diligent and committed to excellence.

“So as the economy of the TCI continues to grow we intend to be there right with you.”

Governor Beckingham gave brief welcoming remarks on the firm’s anniversary. (DI)

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to affect morale.

Finally he reiterated his “complete confidence” in the Commissioner of Police and said he regretted that the Leader of the Opposition had called for his resignation.

“Let’s think carefully before we whip up even more reputational damage then we already have had from the two murders in the last three months,” he said.

Premier Rufus Ewing, who with his Government is responsible for financing the police force, was next to speak to the meeting.

He said that when crime occurs it is a concern for every citizen as well as for the Government because it impacts on everyone’s lives.

“We need to take a step back and start to look at it from a broader approach and see what are the various causes of crime in our Turks and Caicos, and what we can do at the various levels to intervene, and reduce, mitigate or prevent crime.”

It must be looked at within the family structure, in the community and within the police force, he said.

He reiterated the need for a critical independent review of the force to assess its resources, management, training and capacity to deal with issues.

And he added that whatever the police force needs to make

improvements, the Government will do its best to provide it.

Finally he said he was committed to reinstating the cadet programme to involve young people with the police force and enable recruitment of new officers.

Finally Commissioner of Police Colin Farquhar spoke to attendees about crime statistics.

He used old editions of the Weekly News to look at comparisons between crime spikes and community concerns in 1998 and 2003.

“What we need to do is maintain that proactive strategic patrol strategy that stops the big peaks and maybe levels it out a little more.”

The commissioner spoke of two operations – Interrupt and Reassure – which took place in February and March, and resulted in a number of arrests.

He added that several officers have received promotions, which will create stability in the service, and described a number of training programmes that have been running throughout the year.

All of this will go towards building “a better, stronger police force,” Farquhar said.

The audience then asked a number of questions of the panel ranging from road safety issues to use of K9 units. (RB)

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TCI residents to run in Queen’s Baton Relay A HUGE international relay is going to be coming to the Turks and Caicos Islands next week during its tour of 70 nations and territories.

The Queen’s Baton Relay, which takes place over 288 days, is being filmed by the BBC and broadcast across the world.

Next Tuesday to Thursday (April 15 to 18) runners will pass the baton through Providenciales and Grand Turk before it goes on the next leg of its journey to the Bahamas.

The Glasgow 2014 Queen’s Baton Relay is the curtain-raiser to the XXth Commonwealth Games which will take place in Glasgow, Scotland, from July 23 to August 3.

A press release from the Governor’s Office stated: “The relay is a much loved tradition of the Commonwealth Games and symbolises the coming together of all Commonwealth nations and territories in preparation for the four

yearly festival of sport and culture.”

The relay will cover 190,000km and involve a third of the world’s population, making it the world’s most engaging run.

The opening ceremony of the games will feature the Queen finally reading aloud her message to the Commonwealth which she placed in the baton at Buckingham Palace at the beginning of the relay in October 2013.

“Magical memories are being created on this journey across continents, terrains and time zones,” the release read.

“From Sydney Harbour Bridge to the forests of Rwanda; from Pacific Islands to the Rocky Mountains of Canada, the baton will showcase each nation and territory in the Commonwealth.”

The baton party will arrive at Providenciales International Airport from the Cayman Islands on Tuesday,

TCI athlete Darian Forbes, Rita Gardiner, president of the TCI Commonwealth Games Association, Edith Skippings, president of the Turks and Caicos Amateur Athletics Association and David Bowen, chairman of the Queen’s Baton Relay TCI Committee

April 15.

They will be met by the TCI Commonwealth Games Association, the Governor, Premier and Minister for Sport, before going on to a reception at the Seven Stars Resort.

The relay will recommence on Wednesday, April 16, when the baton will tour Providenciales.

Starting in the parking lot of the Sammy Bean Plaza, Downtown, the baton will be escorted by groups from the 17 schools and the various sporting organisations cross the TCI. After hitting a number of locations there will be a beach party reception for everyone involved in the Providenciales leg of the relay at

Sibonne.

The baton will arrive at JAGS McCartney International Airport on Grand Turk on Thursday, April 17.

The first leg of the Grand Turk relay will be led by former TCI athletes Rodney and Russell Cox, from the airport to the Carnival Cruise Centre.

It will then go on to the Premier’s Office; the Lighthouse, carried by Levard Missick who represented the TCI in the 1998 Commonwealth Games, and past other notable landmarks before finally reaching the Parade Ground.

At the Parade Ground there will be a cultural celebration featuring the

TCI Community College Dancers, the Trendsetters, as well as performance by the Boys and Girls Brigades, and the local Maskanoo group.

The day’s celebrations will conclude with a farewell reception for everyone who took part in the Grand Turk leg at the Governor’s Official residence, Waterloo.

The baton will then return to Providenciales from where it will depart for its next destination, the Bahamas, early on Thursday, April 18.

Athletes from the TCI will compete in three of the 18 sports featured at the Commonwealth Games including track and field, weightlifting and shooting.

Sandals Foundation teaches students how to eat right MORE than 580 students at Enid Capron Primary School were treated to a healthy eating seminar last week by the Sandals Foundation.

The foundation hosted their bi-annual ‘Big Breakfast’ which is aimed at not only teaching the importance of healthy eating, but also giving student hands-on practice on healthy options.

Pupils lined up in droves to attend the informative discussion on healthy eating habits and were interested to learn about the importance of a hearty breakfast.

After a talk with the little ones, the entire school was given a bowl of whole grain cereal with a portion of milk and a fruit.

This combination demonstrated the components of a balanced meal and gave the students an insight into a healthy lifestyle.

Public relations coordinator at Beaches, Charvis Ferguson, led the discussion with grades one and two who were excited and eagerly participated in the question and answer segment.

She said: “It is extremely important that students get the right nutrition to function in their daily activity.

“A well balanced breakfast not

only gives them the energy they need to play with friends, but it also gives them the needed focus to complete classwork.”

Nutrition in Demand’s Tamika Handfield was also on hand to help teach the grade six students about nutrition.

Handfield said that one of the organisation’s aims is to provide credible nutrition education to the community.

“We firmly believe that teaching children how to eat healthy today, will help them live longer, better tomorrow.”

Big Breakfast has been in operation for the past five years and is one of the Sandals Foundation’s bi-annual initiatives in the Turks and Caicos Islands.

The programme was created to give students the tools they needed to battle the epidemic of childhood obesity, which has affected many developed countries around the world.

Public relations manager, Elanor Finfin Krzanowski said that Sandals Foundation has built a strong footing in education within the community.

“We want to ensure that students have a well-rounded education, not solely based on academics, but

It is extremely important that students get the right nutrition to function in their daily activity

around other aspects such as wellness education; which is imperative for the development of our youth and in extension, for the growth of our communities.

“With March being dubbed Nutrition Month, it is important for the Sandals Foundation to give students an insight into wellness education from an early age.”

Principal Rachel Taylor said that the students of the Enid Capron Primary School were extremely grateful for the generous donation that Beaches and the Sandals Foundation has once again provided for them.

“It was not too long ago that the Beaches team visited us to show our teachers healthy eating habits

during education week, but to do it again with our students displays the dedication the resort has to our school.”

The breakfast initiative, which fed over 580 students, was a part of the Nutrition Month exercises held by and the Sandals Foundation; the philanthropic arm of Sandals Resort International.

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Adelaide Oemler pageant a success NORTH Caicos saw the outpour of a large crowd which gathered at Horse Stable Beach Complex to witness the crowning of a mini king and queen on Saturday (April 5).

The pomp and fanfare came in the form of the Mr and Miss Adelaide Oemler Primary School (AOPS) Pageant which has become the main annual fund-raising event of the school.

The pageant, now in its third year since inception, was originally called Mini Miss AOPS and was first introduced by past teacher, Faith Johnson.

She, along with the school’s PTA executive body perceived the venture as an avenue for the female students to develop social graces, to build confidence in oral expression and to engage themselves using a creative medium in which to highlight their talents.

This year, the organisers decided to extend the opportunity for growth to the boys as well, giving birth to a mini king and queen of Adelaide Oemler Primary School.

The event was emceed by the illustrious Cynclair Musgrove and musical accompaniment was provided by DJ Skeet, as well as by members of the Raymond Gardiner High School band, Omel Gardiner and Benjamin Lewis.

In attendance was Member of Parliament for North and Middle Caicos and Minister for Immigration and Labour, Donhue Gardiner.

Ten contestants vied for top and sectional prizes. Five of these were males and five were females ranging from ages six to nine-years-old.

Among these contestants were Melique Evans, six, Kaylee Williams, seven, eight-year-old Alvades Williams, Imran Laborde, eight, and six-year-old Marco Williams.

The girls were six-year-old Panthea Lightbourne, Takeira Williams, seven, seven-year-old Falena Handfield, Catherine Swann, nine, and seven-year-old Brea Garland.

Prizes for the coveted crown of AOPS’s king and queen included tablets complimentary of Digicel, cash awards, gift certificates from Grace Bay Resorts, a trophy for each winner, and gift baskets courtesy of Other People’s Affairs.

The event set its rhythm with an opening dance from the ten contestants who were adorned in national costumes as they danced to the song, Brown Girl in the Ring.

Each contestant later made appearances in sportswear and in the elegance and reality of their individual formal wear attire.

Two of the key areas in which contestants were judged were an on-stage interview where each contestant had to respond to a

Janardo Laporte and Deangelo McCleod

Restaurant owner donates saxophone to student

Mr and Ms Adelaide Oemler, Melique Evens and Brentanae

social studies question, and in the presentation of their various talent pieces which saw contestants don outfits to enhance their creative talent presentations.

Performances comprised of vocal talent, instrumental selection, dance and mime, and dramatic speech.

Among the outstanding talents displayed was that of Panthe Lightbourne who instantly won the hearts of the audiences with her eloquence in dramatic poetry and with her costume highlighting the symbols of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

A delightful three-year-old student, Brentanae Smith with a confidence and charm bigger than her age, dominated the stage during the fashion show and had the audience spellbound as they watched her walk the ramp and blowing kisses at the crowd.

Guest performances came from Raymond Gardiner High School students, Kamia Rolle and Sax ManEdwin Forbes who gave individual saxophone renditions.

The judges crowned as Miss AOPS Panthe Lighbourne who was

flanked by second place winner, Takeira Williams and third place winner, Falena Handfield.

Master Kaylee Williams won Best Talent in the male segment while Panthea Lightboune walked away with the title in the female segment.

Other sectional prizes and awards were given to Catherine Swann and Brea Garland, both of whom tied for Best Formal Wear.

In the female segment, the award for Most Congenial went to the radiant and effervescent Takeira Williams whose smile was as injecting as her poise and grace and to Melique Evans in the male segment.

Most Aware contestants were Imran Laborde and Panthea Lightbourne in the male and female segments, respectively.

Under the tutor-ledge of Antinique Hall and Norline Daley, the contestants and students of Adelaide Oemler Primary School, along with key organisers acting principal Jane Williams and PTA executive leader Barbara Gardiner gave North Caicos and its neighbouring communities an evening to remember.

A LOCAL restaurateur donated a saxophone to a talented young musician recently as a way of passing on his passion for music.

Chef Janardo Laporte, owner of Fresh Catch, has been a lover of music since his childhood and is always looking for ways to encourage others.

In a press release he said: “A friend of mine told me about a talented music student who is interested in learning to play the saxophone.

“It reminded me of myself at that age and I instantly wanted to do something to help him. They asked if I was willing to give the student a few lessons.”

Deangelo McCleod, 11, has mastered the recorder and the trumpet however he has always been drawn to the saxophone.

Laporte himself began playing the saxophone at the age of 11 and hearing young Deangelo’s story, he decided to give the budding musician lessons.

Wanting to do even more to encourage him Laporte purchased a saxophone for the student as a gift.

“Kids at that age need encouragement in doing positive things, and I believe if I had someone at that age encouraging me to do my music I could’ve been much further ahead.

“He will have the added bonus of learning from someone who has been there already.”

Deangelo, who was very excited to receive the gift, said: “I love my saxophone. I especially love that it comes from someone that I look up to as a musician. I hope one day I can become just as good as him.”

Laporte who hails from a family of musicians and chefs began playing

music from an early age alongside his brothers and fell in love with it.

Food serving is also a part of his family upbringing and his parents, Eddie and Jacyinth, owned one of the first local food restaurants in Providenciales during the 1980s called Fast Eddies.

Watching and helping his parents prepare food for others encouraged his dream of owning his own restaurant.

After finishing school, Laporte worked briefly in the private sector before beginning his music career.

He had a passion for jazz music and idolized John Coltrane and many others, but he never let go of his other dream to become a restaurateur.

He worked hard to save and persevered until he was able to open his very own restaurant, Fresh Catch in October 2012.

For the past nine years Laporte has also played music professionally at resorts around the island and performs at special events and ceremonies.

He is a talented singer, saxophonist, and drummer and has travelled around the world performing for large and small audiences.

When not running his restaurant he can be found delighting the guests and patrons of resorts such as Hemmingways, Beaches Resort and Spa, and Grace Bay Club on a weekly basis.

In 2010, he released his debut album entitled Searching, which he wrote and produced on his own.

“Music is my true passion in life. I love owning a restaurant but there is just a different and fulfilling feeling to perform beautiful music for an audience,” he said.

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Winners of energy awareness competition announced HJ ROBINSON High School was announced as this year’s winners of the Secondary School Energy Awareness Jingle competition.

This was announced by the Energy Utilities Department in the Ministry of Government Support Services on Wednesday (April 9).

The entry submitted by students Ariella Astwood, Marie Charles and Jenny Fleurenvil copped the first prize in the competition.

The winners will receive a gift certificate in the amount of $500 redeemable at a business of their choice and HJ Robinson High School will receive $1,000 in cash.

Kayanna Gibson of the Marjorie Basden High School was judged second and she will receive a gift certificate of $250, while the school will receive a cash award of $500.

Third prize went to the entry submitted by students, Albright Dor and Aravna Lucsama of Clement

Howell High School.

The students will receive a gift certificate of $ 100 and the school, cash in the amount of $150.

The competition was launched in January 2014, as part of the department’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Awareness Campaign, under the theme ‘Smart choices today for a sustainable energy tomorrow - Be energy smart’.

The campaign was intended to create enthusiasm among secondary school students to become involved in energy related issues.

It was also designed to increase the level of awareness on the benefits of the efficient use of energy and smart choices in daily endeavours.

A total of six entries were received by the department and reviewed by a panel of five judges.

FortisTCI, partnered with the department to sponsor the prizes for the top three jingles.

(SORA LTD) JAPANESE RETAURANT

Restaurant Manager Restaurant Manager Job Purpose: Pleases customers by providing a pleasant dining experience.

Restaurant Manager Job Duties: • Excellent Japanese sushi and Sake knowledge, wine and spirit inventory.

• Accomplishes restaurant human resource objectives by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling and disciplining employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures.

• Achieves restaurant operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change.

• Meets restaurant financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.

• Plans menus by consulting with chefs; estimates food costs and profits; adjusts menus.

• Maintains safe, secure, and healthy environment by establishing, following, and enforcing sanitation standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations,.

• Maintains ambiance by controlling lighting, background music, linen service, glassware, dinnerware, and utensil quality and placement; monitoring food presentation and service.

Job Opportunities Seven Stars Resort Is seeking suitably qualified candidates to fill the position outlined below. Ideal candidate must possess luxury resort experience, a professional, outgoing and friendly demeanor, and a strong command of the English language (oral and written). Salary is based on experience and qualifications.

Air Conditioning Engineer Qualification and knowledge of electrical is a must for this position.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience with a full service hotel and a condo hotel resort property minimum of 100 rooms.

• Technical certificate in heating and air conditioning components.

• Ability to lift 50lbs.

• Self-starter with the ability to implement and carry out role with little or no supervision.

• Must be computer literate in Microsoft word, Excel and Outlook.

• Ability to install, repair and maintain air conditioning units.

• Possess extensive experience in preventative maintenance techniques.

Front of House Manager

The Front of House Manager is responsible for supervising and controlling all front of house operations and costs; ensuring areas of responsibility adhere to company standards, operate within budgetary guidelines and perform at or above expectations.

Required Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Management or related field, coupled with a minimum of six years hotel Front of House operations experience with at least 3 years of supervisory experience.

• Strong leadership skills with extensive knowledge of resort operations and departments.

• Calm demeanor with the ability to work well under pressure.

• Excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills; European language other than English is preferable • Desired candidate should be a proactive individual with a charismatic and approachable character with a sincere passion for hospitality.

• Strong knowledge of Visual One, MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher) • Flexible to work early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays, as well as cover shifts in absence of staff on short notice.

• Must be fluent in reading, writing and speaking the English language.

Concierge Supervisor

Skills/Qualifications: People Management, Planning, Foster Teamwork, Giving Feedback, Customer Service, Developing Budgets, Self-Motivated, Energy Level, Multi-tasking, Resolving Conflict, Excellent Written and Verbal Communication.

The role of a Concierge Supervisor is to lead the Concierge Department by developing and implementing departmental objectives, manuals,

SOP’s in line with the service contract agreement and company’s business objectives. Develop, implement and continually review the policies, procedures, practices and standards. Maintain effective business relationships with guests, owners, vendors – generate the highest levels of guest satisfaction and positive guest feedback.

Establish supportive relationships with service users and deal with problematic and difficult situations in an appropriate and sensitive manner. Select, train, develop and manage the performance of direct and indirect subordinates to ensure the efficient running of concierge operation. Ensure that all relevant information and resources, such as list of services suppliers, available services, are routinely updated and available at all concierge points for utilization and efficient dissemination. Ensure accurate records are kept including guest database files, logbooks, reports, inspection forms, etc. Seek opportunities to improve concierge services by identifying best practices and new innovative approaches.

Requirements: • Degree or a diploma in Hospitality Management or in any related field such as Tourism, Administration or Facility Management.

• 3 to 5 years’ experience in a senior management position in a hotel or resort.

• This individual will be resourceful and possess extensive knowledge of the Turks and Caicos Islands, local and cultural attractions and activities, dining options, shopping, etc.

Interested candidates must have a passion for hospitality and thoroughly enjoy the service industry.

• Good Leadership, People Management, Organizational and Planning skills.

• Ability to manage volumes, be self –driven and solution oriented.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, Visual 1 and Concierge Assistant • Excellent spoken and written English skills, second foreign language would be an advantage.

• Clean police record and professional references required.

In addition, we are also currently recruiting for the following: • • • • • • •

Room Attendants Demi Chef De Partie Security Officers Accountant Maintenance Leader Chef De Partie Spa Therapist

Closing Date: April 18, 2014

Contact: karlmontagne@gmail.com

Suitably qualified candidates should apply via e-mail to sevenstarsgracebay.com for consideration. Only candidates meeting above required qualifications will be contacted.

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GARDENING 

How does your garden grow

BY DENIS Belanger - NATURE SPLENDOR For all your landscaping, installation or garden maintenance needs, please call or write for a free estimate: 332-3381 or denis@naturesplendor.net

Homemade insecticide

HERE are some simple recipes for making your own homemade insecticide soap using ordinary household ingredients.

The simplest insecticidal soap is nothing more than a two per cent soap solution. To make this at home, you will need: Sprayer: Any clean spray bottle or garden sprayer will work fine for spraying insecticidal soap. Make sure the sprayer or bottle hasn’t been used for herbicides.

Pure soap: Use a pure liquid soap, the best thing is an all-natural soap (fragrance free). Don’t use detergents (which aren’t actually soaps), dish soaps, or any products with degreasers, skin moisturisers, or synthetic chemicals. One hundred per cent natural soap is usually pretty easy to find in grocery stores.

There are as many recipes, here is

something else you can try:

15 cloves garlic 1 onion 3 cayenne peppers (or 3 jalapeno peppers or 1 tablespoon of cayenne powder) 1/2 teaspoon liquid castile soap (fragrance free) 4 cups warm water

In a blender combine the water, garlic, onion, and peppers and puree.

Pour the mixture into a glass jar, secure the lid, and steep for six to 24 hours on the counter. Then strain through a cheesecloth and add soap and mix well.

Here are other great tips: Oil: To help the solution stick a little longer, add tree tablespoons of light cooking oil (such as corn, canola, olive or citrus oil) per gallon

Weekly Recipe Stix on West Bay offers a range of simple yet flavourful cuisine ‘on a stick’ at West Bay Club. The venue boasts innovative, hyper-local cuisine complemented by a variety of rosé wines and creative cocktails in an openair environment at the water’s edge served by Fitzroy James, 2013 Star Awards’ Bartender of the Year.

Rosé crush

INGREDIENTS • 2 scoops of crushed ice • 2 shots of rose wine • 1 shot of orange juice • 1 shot of cranberry juice or 1 shot of raspberries juice • Fresh cranberries, fresh raspberries and fresh mint to garnish

METHOD • Add scoops of crushed ice to a martini glass.

• Pour two shots of rose wine and one shot each of orange and cranberry or raspberry juice in a mixer and shake.

• Pour over ice and garnish with cranberry, raspberries and a spring of mint.

• Serve with a smile.

The Weekly News is looking for a restaurant, café or personal chef to contribute weekly recipes to the newspaper. For more information call 946-4664 or email tcweeklynews@gmail.com.

of water to the mix.

Vinegar: To make a spray that also targets powdery mildew, add a teaspoon of cider vinegar per gallon of water to the mix.

Garlic or pepper: To help repel chewing insects, add a teaspoon of ground red pepper and/or garlic per gallon of water to the mix.

Eucalyptus oil: A great natural pesticide for flies, bees and wasps.

Simply sprinkle a few drops of eucalyptus oil where the insects are found. They will all be gone before you know it.

Mineral oil: Mix 10 to 30 ml

of high-grade oil with one litre of water. Stir and add to the spray bottle. This organic pesticide works well for dehydrating insects and their eggs.

Onion and garlic spray: Mince one organic clove of garlic and one medium sized organic onion. Add to a quart of water.

Wait one hour and then add one teaspoon of cayenne pepper and one tablespoon of liquid soap to the mix. This organic spray will hold its potency for one week if stored in the refrigerator.

Tobacco spray: Just as tobacco is

not good for humans, tobacco spray was once a commonly used pesticide for killing pests, caterpillars and aphids.

To make, simply take one cup of tobacco (preferably a brand that is organic and all-natural) and mix it in one gallon of water. Allow the mixture to set overnight.

After 24 hours, the mix should have a light brown colour. If it is very dark, add more water.

This mix can be used on most plants, with the exception of those in the solanaceous family (tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, etc).

FASHION AND BEAUTY  I am a Turks and Caicos native with a natural talent for writing and a love for all things beauty and style. You can find out more from at itseasher.com or if you have any questions, suggestions or would like to get in touch, email me at easherparker@gmail.com or follow me on Twitter or Instagram @itseasher to get fab instant updates wherever I go!

By Easher Parker

Colour co-ordinating your mood WHILE the perception of colour can be subjective there is one thing many can agree upon. Colours can evoke certain emotions.

This is something I familiarised myself with as a result of my love for art.

Warm colours, which fall in the red area, can waken feelings ranging from warmth and comfort to feelings of anger and hostility. However our aim is to keep things positive, right?

Once you know the basics behind the common shades, you’ll understand how you can colour coordinate your clothing to help you remain in or get into a good mood.

RED This hue is considered as an expressive colour. It is used extensively in fashion. This could have something to do with it being the most visible and lively of all colours.

It creates attraction and excitement. Think ‘Lady in Red’.

When wearing this colour, you can naturally portray energy, enthusiasm and confidence.

when you look at the turquoise water or up at the sky. This makes it a good colour choice for daytime wear.

YELLOW This shade is considered as one of the strongest colours physiologically.

Of course there is nothing better than feeling happy! Fun and sunshine moods are associated with this colour.

It also shares similarities to red, suggesting attraction and excitement.

Friendliness is also associated with this hue.

BLUE Blue is a cool colour which sits opposite of orange, a warm hue on the colour wheel. It naturally brings out a more soothing and relaxed feel.

Just think about how you feel

WHITE Visually, white gives a heightened perception of space but what I love most about it is that it makes a great neutral to bring an outfit together.

Although some argue that white is not actually a colour it still one of my favourites. This one reflects the feeling of purity, sophistication and efficiency.

BLACK It’s not always viewed in the brightest light but on the flip side the colour black can positively communicate clarity, sophistication and uncompromising excellence.

Throughout the course of history, it has remained a colour associated with prestige. The use of this hue goes back as far as the 14th century.

While there are a more colours, I believe by now you get the idea.

These basic colours, as mentioned above, are a general starting point to a broad spectrum of great looks as effortlessly as the pros!

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YOUR DIET

ASK TAMIKA

BY TAMIKA HANDFIELD

Tamika graduated from Florida International University with a Master's Degree in Dietetics and Nutrition. She is a registered dietitian with the American Dietetic Association (ADA) and licenced to practise medical nutrition therapy in the state of Florida. Email Tamika at tamikahandfield@yahoo.com with your healthy eating questions.

Healthy aging SEPTEMBER is recognised for many nutritionally related observances - Cholesterol Education month, Childhood Obesity Awareness and Healthy Aging just to name a few.

For the next few weeks, all articles will be based on one of these topics.

To make healthy aging possible, a person must make eating healthy a habit from early on in life, but many persons are not entirely sure of what healthy eating really is.

Many people think eating healthy means you eat salads all day every day. As you would imagine, you will become very bored very quickly eating only salads.

To eat healthy, you have to choose a variety of nutrient dense foods every day. Nutrient dense foods are those foods that are loaded with nutrients but have little calories.

The opposite of nutrient dense is calorically dense - high in calories but low in nutrients.

Eating healthy is important as you age because it helps to delay the onset of chronic diseases and helps you to better manage or control them.

What foods should I eat?

Your food and nutrient requirements will be based on individual needs so I can only provide general guidelines on eating in this forum.

However, if you wish to get personal counselling on your eating habits, please contact me for an appointment.

Plan your meals and snacks to include: - Fruits and vegetables - the powerhouses of antioxidants. Aim for a variety of colourful produce.

- Whole grains provide much needed fibre.

- Low-fat or fat-free dairy products will provide the calcium you need to help prevent osteoporosis.

- Fish. The American Heart Association suggests we eat fish twice weekly, especially the fatty kind that is rich in omega-3 fatty acids.

- Beans and legumes are unsung heroes, packed with nutrients similar to fruits and vegetables and with very few calories.

- Lean meats, poultry and eggs for good sources of protein.

- Water is essential for hydration of the skin, muscles, circulation, and all organs in the body.

Equally important as healthy eating is staying physically active.

This is one area many older adults stay away from because of the overwhelming fear of falling.

However, if you stay active you increase your balance and coordination and decrease your risk of falling.

Participate in gardening, walking the beach, dancing, playing with the grandkids, lifting light weights or any other activity you may enjoy.

There are so many negative connotations associated with getting older that you sometimes fail to celebrate the many positive possibilities that have become available to you.

This is a time when you can choose to reinvent yourself. Maybe you were never able to fully follow your life’s passion because of family commitments or finances; now is the time for you to focus on you and doing what makes you happy.

Make healthy eating a part of your new commitment because it’s never too late to start doing something great for your body.

Nutrition in Demand. A non-profit organisation helping you to 'Eat healthy today...live longer, better tomorrow'. Call 242-3978 or 442-3978.

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fitness Tip  Dr. Joe LeMoine, is an Orthopaedic Surgeon and Sports Medicine physician. He has worked with many international athletes and at many sporting events on the world stage. He currently practices in Providenciales, at Prime Sports Medicine.

By Dr. Joe LeMoine

Orthopaedic Surgeon and Sports Medicine physician

Cardiac screening for athletes; a bias against black athletes ATHLETES are at a higher risk for sudden cardiac death if they have a rare condition of an enlarged heart, called hypertrophic myopathy. In the UK there are deaths every week because of this.

Sports medicine researches have strived to find ways of detecting this disorder before participating in highlevel competitive sports in a process called pre-participation cardiac screening.

The difficulty is that a welltrained athlete naturally develops a stronger and bigger heart, so we need to find ways to differentiate between a normal developed athlete’s heart and one that is due to the pre-existing condition.

For many years sports scientists have debated about testing athletes.

The concern was that if you do a screening test and it gives a positive result and athlete that does not truly have the condition, what is called a false-positive can be excluded from sports or require further more expensive complicated tests to help in the decision of participating or not.

Much of the data that came out

was based in Italy, where testing for top athletes has been required for 30 years, and has been a success, reducing the risk of death by 90 per cent.

More recently this testing programme has been expanded to Europe and America.

However the population of

athletes is quite different, in the USA the black population makes up about 13 per cent overall, but makes up 70 per cent of the athletes in the National Football and Basketball leagues.

More recent studies based in the USA and UK has shown that the tests are giving higher false positive results in black athletes.

This results in requirements of further tests, expense, anxiety and possible unwarranted exclusion from sport.

Fortunately the testing criteria have recently been studied and have improved the incidence of the false positive tests.

There is still a difference between white and black athletes. Fortunately the problem has been identified and research continues to resolve this.

In the meantime testing should carry on to prevent tragic and preventable deaths, but sports organisations need to be aware of the bias and not let further more complicated tests be a barrier from permitting black athletes to continue to thrive and enjoy sports.

POLICE SAFETY TIPS

Explicit or inappropriate music WHAT can parents do to ensure their child is not exposed to explicit or inappropriate music?

There is only so much a parent can do. Children are not with their parents all day. They go out with their friends, they go to school, they may work and they may be at another parents’ house.

So, unless your child is confined to his or her room, they will be exposed to what you find obscene, inappropriate or explicit.

Our children here in the Turks and Caicos Islands are seriously lacking local positive role models.

So it’s no surprise that Lil Wayne or Nicki Minaj will be the ones that your kids look up to.

The admiration for your child’s favourite music artists will entice him or her to embrace everything about those artists.

If your child’s favourite artists in their music embrace immorality, promiscuity and violence then they may want to emulate those lyrics.

This may be more evident where proper guidance from a young age

By Audley Astwood

Police Public Relations Officer

is lacking.

It is not the explicit lyrics that should be of concern; it is whether or not their children know what behaviours are inappropriate.

Parents begin teaching their children right from wrong at a very early age.

When they hit others, throw things, run out in the road or reach for a hot stove we tell them, 'no' or explain why these things are wrong.

These lessons continue as a child grows and by the time they are in their teen years, they know that things such as using drugs or alcohol, beating someone, rape and murder are wrong.

And if they know these things are wrong - and parents reinforce these life lessons - music, music videos and song lyrics are not going to make them practice such acts.

There are many things that children will experience that are of a subjective nature - meaning it may appear to be or mean something different to different people.

While these lyrics offer a very vivid imagery of sex and violence, they are done so as poetry.

Although most parents would and do not see it as poetry, most teens see it as a means of personal expression and find that poetic.

Parents need to understand that their influence is far stronger and more important than that of any band or performer today or tomorrow.

In many of my school visits on behalf of the police, I have seen first-hand the strong negative influence that music can have on many of our youth.

As a parent or guardian, ask yourself if you really know what your kids are listening to.

Have open conversations with your kids. By discussing the issues that these song lyrics convey, parents can ensure that they are teaching their kids right from wrong.

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April 12 - 18, 2014

British man killed by armed Insect borne diseases pose threat to Caribbean robbers in Bahamas THE Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO) has warned that about 50 percent of people living in the Americas, including the Caribbean, are at risk of one or more diseases carried by insects.

The Washington-based PAHO said these insects include mosquitoes, ticks, flies and other vectors which carry diseases such as the West Nile virus, dengue, malaria and most recently chikungunya.

In a “call to action” for World Health Day 2014, top health experts from North and South America and the Caribbean urged greater efforts by governments, communities and individuals to control the spread of these and other vector-borne diseases.

“Our region has achieved many successes in controlling vector-borne diseases,” said PAHO director Dr Carissa F. Etienne.

“However, this success is being threatened by the expansion of

Calls for Caribbean to establish single approach to prevent spread of chikungunya JAMAICA has called for a regional approach to the fight against the introduction and spread of the chikungunya disease.

Health Minister Dr Fenton Ferguson participating in a briefing to launch World Health Day 2014, which is being observed Monday with the theme “Small Bite, Big Threat” said there is no treatment or vaccine for disease spread by the Aedes aegypti mosquito and the only effective means of prevention is to protect individuals from mosquito bites.

Symptoms include a sudden high fever, severe pain in the wrists, ankles or knuckles, muscle pain, headache, nausea, and rash. Joint pain and stiffness are more common with chikungunya than with dengue.

The symptoms appear between four to seven days after the bite of an infected mosquito. The majority of clinical signs and symptoms last three to 10 days, but joint pain may persist longer. Severe cases requiring hospitalisation are rare.

PAHO warns that about 50 percent of people living in the Americas, including the Caribbean, are now at risk of one or more diseases carried by insects. (Credit: mcgill.ca)

mosquitoes and other vectors into new habitats and by the emergence of insecticide and drug resistance,” she added.

Etienne said PAHO and its partners are, therefore, calling for “stepped-up” action in the fight against vector-borne diseases in the Americas.

“We as a world are in some ways more vulnerable than ever,” said Dr Tom Frieden, director of the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia.

The most recent vector-borne disease to establish itself in the Americas is chikungunya, a mosquito-borne viral disease that first appeared in Tanzania in the 1950s.

In December 2013, two cases of

locally acquired chikungunya were reported on the island of St Maarten.

By the end of March 2014, more than 3,000 cases had been confirmed in 10 Caribbean countries, PAHO said.

PAHO has called on governments, communities, individuals and donors to take action toward further progress and to face future threats from vector-borne diseases.

“Everyone has a role to play,” said Etienne.

PAHO, founded in 1902, is the oldest international public health organization in the world.

It works with its member countries to improve the health and the quality of life of the people of the Americas.

It also serves as the Regional Office for the Americas of World Health Organization (WHO). (CMC)

Barbados willing to help Venezuela resolve situation BARBADOS is willing to “use its good offices” to help in quelling the “restlessness on the streets of Venezuela,” Prime Minister Freundel Stuart said Sunday.

Stuart, who was speaking at the Inter-American Press Association’s mid-year meeting at the Hilton Barbados, said he was set to meet this week with Venezuela’s Ambassador to Barbados this week to “discuss matters of mutual interest.”

“I think it is desirable that countries are allowed to settle down so that the pursuit of developmental goals can be undertaken and I don’t think that the restlessness on the streets of Venezuela is for anybody’s comfort and I would certainly like to see an end brought to that,” Stuart said.

The Prime Minister, who said the long relationship between the two countries was “quite normal,” was responding to a question on the situation in Venezuela.

“I can assure you this, if there is anything that Barbados could do to

Barbados’s PM Freundel Stuart says that his government would use “its good office” if the matter could be settled.

end that situation and to help the country to settle down so that the elected Government of Venezuela can get on with its work, Barbados will use its good offices in that regard,” Stuart said.

Barbados has an Ambassador based in Venezuela. (Caribjournal)

A BRITISH man visiting the Bahamas was shot dead when masked gunmen burst into his family’s home.

Edgar Dart, 56, was killed after he struggled with robbers who broke into his mother’s home on Grand Bahama, the Royal Bahamas police force said.

Dart, who lived in Winnipeg, Canada, was visiting his mother in the island’s Emerald Bay neighbourhood when the attack happened at around 7am local time on Tuesday.

The three robbers tied up family members with duct tape and Dart was shot during the ensuing struggle, assistant commissioner Emrick Seymour said.

The attackers, reportedly armed with a gun and a machete, are said to have stolen jewellery and other personal belongings.

Philip Poole, Dart’s brother-inlaw, told the Daily Mail the gang threatened Dart’s teenage son George and five relatives and tied them up as he lay dying on the floor.

He said his own son, Pip, 29, had also been attacked and left with machete wounds.

Poole told the Mail: “Edgar was a tough guy and as soon as the men burst into the house he remonstrated with them. One of the raiders then

shot him in the chest.

“The gang then tied everyone up, including his mother Joy and George. I have been told they were forced to look on helplessly as Edgar lay on the floor bleeding to death in front of them.

“It took him around an hour to die and there was just nothing they could do for him.”

Poole said another family member managed to free herself and raise the alarm, but Dart was already dead.

The gang is believed to have cut the phone lines leading to the house before the attack and fled in a gardener’s van.

Seymour said police had not yet made any arrests, and appealed to the public for help.

He said: “We are right in the middle of our investigation into this situation and we are following some leads.”

A spokeswoman for the Foreign Office said: “We are aware of the death of a British national in the Bahamas and were providing consular assistance.”

The death was the sixth murder on Grand Bahama this year and 30 for all of the Bahamas, an island chain just off the south-east coast of Florida. (TheGuardian.com)

Former T&T president ANR Robinson dies at 87 FORMER president Arthur Napoleon Raymond Robinson, who once told Trinidad and Tobago that he was committed “with everything I have or shall have to the future of this land,” has died. He was 87.

Robinson, the only person to have served as both head of state and prime minister died Wednesday at the private St. Clair Medical Hospital on the outskirts of the capital where he had been a patient since March 8.

Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretary General Irwin La Rocque, said despite the fact that the region knew of his illness and hospitalisation, “his passing…still came as a shock.

“The Caribbean Community has lost one of its truly great sons who will always be remembered for his historic role at the landmark Grand Anse Meeting in 1989, where the decision was taken to significantly deepen our integration,” La Rocque said.

The 15-member regional grouping in 1998 bestowed its highest order, “the Award of the Order of the Caribbean Community (OCC) on Robinson for his “distinguished service to the Caribbean region.

St. Lucia’s Prime Minister Dr. Kenny Anthony said no one can deny Robinson the accolade of statesman,

Robinson, a former prime minister, died at the private St. Clair Medical Hospital, where he had been a patient since March 8.

saying his life was “a tireless journey in the pursuit of justice and equality for all” recalling the role he played in the formation of the Hague-based International Court of Justice (ICJ).

“Trinidad and Tobago and the region have lost a great son, one whose reputation and influence went beyond the narrow confines of local and regional politics and instead reverberated throughout the world,” Anthony said.

Prime Minister Kamla Persad Bissessar, who described Robinson as “my friend and political mentor” said as president “he stood as an exemplary Head of State, even when faced with declining health, and served with distinction.

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STAFF VACANCY STAFF VACANCY PLANT DIESEL MECHANIC Responsible for carrying out effective preventative and corrective repairs to plant mechanical equipment and other company assets in a manner consistent with equipment manufacturer’s specification and standard mechanical tradesman practices and as directed by the Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor.

SNR. HIGH VOLTAGE PLANT SUBSTATION ELECTRICIAN Description

• Responsible to lead and participate in the layout, installation, modification, maintenance and repair of the company’s high voltage electrical distribution facilities. Under the direction of the Plant Production Manager, the High Voltage Plant Electrician will maintain and install high voltage equipment and electrical control systems both in the Plant and in the Substations in a sound technical manner, to ensure the reliable operation and functionality of the equipment, as per design specifications.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSBILITIES

• Conduct competent and effective preventative and corrective maintenance on all generating prime movers units owned and operated by FortisTCI in a cost effective manner consistent with manufacturer’s operating and maintenance guidelines in a manner that ensures the highest reliability and fuel efficiency from these units.

• Maintain, repair and install engines and auxiliary equipment in the diesel generating stations in a manner consistent with manufacturer’s specifications to ensure continual reliable operation.

• To be highly knowledgeable of and competent in the spares parts required by the generation units and supporting mechanical systems at the power plants owned and operated by FortisTCI and to identify and recommend to the management staff of Energy Production & Project Management Division, the spares parts that are needed for maintenance.

• Effectively and competently diagnose mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic problems related to the effective operations of generation plant equipment.

• Display a profound knowledge of underlying theoretic and operating principle of all mechanical equipment used in diesel fired operation and to utilize this knowledge in developing the Technical competence and capacity of assigned junior maintenance personnel.

• Prepare comprehensive job reports and failure analysis report.

• Competently use proper tooling during equipment repair and safeguard and maintain tools and other mechanical repair equipment.

• Operate shop tools as needed to fabricate, repair, weld, solder, cut, drill, etc.

• Maintain records and reports as required (including inventory of necessary parts).

• Make recommendations (supported by data) to management staff in Energy Production & Project Management Division of new techniques, tooling and processes to improve maintenance activities and increase overall plant efficiency.

• Be available to respond to emergencies at all times outside of regular working hours, as may be required by plant contingency.

• Ensure that all work undertaken falls under the Company’s established safety and environmental policies and guidelines and are adhered to consistently.

Main Duties

• Lead and participate in the layout, construction, installation, modification, maintenance and repairs to FortisTCI facilities by interpreting blueprints, plans specifications, catalogue data, written and verbal instructions.

• Plan, provide materials and schedule work for subordinate employees ensuring proper assignment, tooling and techniques in performance of duties.

• Mentoring of the existing work force in conjunction with training provided by outside trainers in order to assemble a knowledgeable and motivated electrical plant workforce.

• Maintain and install all rotating and stationary electrical equipment with particular emphasis on control systems. All such work will be performed with safety, efficiency and functionality of the FortisTCI system as the guiding factors.

• Maintain and install all breakers and associated equipment at the plant and in Company Substations.

• Assist the Plant Production Manager in preparing costs estimates and materials lists for various projects as assigned.

• Assist the Plant Production Manager in the preparation of capital and maintenance budgets.

• Assist fellow team members in acquiring relevant experience in the testing and trouble shooting of plant apparatus.

• Be familiar with all Company policies and procedures (including those established by past practice) relating to the position and to observe and enforce same.

• Plan and conduct work in a manner consistent with the Company’s commitment to the environment and ensure that subordinate employees are likewise in compliance.

• Be familiar with safety and operating procedures of the Company and see that all in the Electrical Plant Department follow them.

• Assist in the maintenance of statistical records required by the Company.

• Be calm and competent in response to plant emergencies in a manner that inspires others to do likewise.

• Operate Company vehicles as required and in adherence to Company policy and the driving regulations of the TCI authorities.

• Be professional in dress and demeanor as befits an employee and ensure that a good public image of FortisTCI is maintained at all times.

• Perform other duties as may be assigned and/or required by system contingencies from time to time.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS • Successful completion of a 5 year high school program with focus on the Sciences and a two (2) year post-secondary program, preferably in mechanical engineering trades.

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience as lead mechanic in installation and corrective and preventative maintenance of rotating machinery in a power plant operations setting including major overhaul of generating units.

• Work experience as a mechanic in 3600 series and 3500 series caterpillar units up to 4.4MW range and in Wartsila 20V32 similar type generating units.

• A high degree of familiarity and competence in diesel engine theory and operations, trouble shooting of mechanical and rotary equipment, and mechanical repair tooling.

• Above average analytical skills in math and principles of diesel engine machines • Excellence in interpretation of engineering drawings and manuals must be demonstrated.

• Professional competency in written and oral communication skills in English.

• O.A.C.E.T.T. membership or its equivalent.

• Must display competency in the use of computers and standard engineering and office computing software programs utilized in maintenance activities, reporting and record keeping.

Daily Duties:

• As indicated in weekly plan developed by Plant Production Manager • Submit job reports and failure analysis reports as may arise due to equipment abnormalities

Minimum Requirements

• Successful completion of a 5-year high school programme • Successful completion of 2 years in a post-secondary education programme, preferably in the power generation and distribution field.

• Minimum of 10 years working experience conducting corrective and preventative maintenance to transformers, circuit breakers and relays as a senior high voltage technician in substations in a generating plant environment • Minimum of 10 years working experience as a senior technical personnel conducting corrective and preventative maintenance in a generating plant environment • Familiarity with and competency in the use of computers and standard computing software programmes.

• Above average analytical skills in math and electrical theories • Excellence in interpretation of engineering drawings and manuals • Professional competency in written and oral communication skills in English • Experience in working under utility emergency response conditions • Experience in high voltage installation, maintenance and repairs.

• Ability to function effectively under emergency situations and think clearly and effectively deliver within deadlines.

• Self-motivated, solution-oriented and positive outlook • Team player

ABILITIES AND SKILLS

• Excellent team player and team building skills • Excellent written and oral communication skills • Ability to deliver to strict deadlines and to work under pressure • Goal-oriented • Self- motivated • Team player

Compensation

Salary based on qualifications and ability Deadline for submission of applications is April 14, 2014

Deadline for submission of applications is April 14, 2014: Kindly submit applications stating qualifications and work experience to:

Kindly submit applications stating qualifications and work experience to:

Dr. Kellie-Ann Evans-Hall, Manager, Human Resources FortisTCI Limited, P. O. Box 132, Providenciales Email address: hrapplications@fortistci.com or khall@fortistci.com

Dr. Kellie-Ann Evans-Hall Manager, Human Resources FortisTCI Limited, P. O. Box 132, Providenciales Email address: hrapplications@ppcltd.tc or khall@fortici.com Fax: 649-941-4304

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April 12 - 18, 2014

EU Juncker warns over UK’s hopes of EU renegotiation A FRONT-RUNNER to lead the EU after May’s elections has said the UK cannot challenge the union’s basic principles if it wants to stay a member.

Jean-Claude Juncker said Britain may be able to regain some powers as part of a future process of renegotiation.

But the chances of success depended on what was asked for, he told the BBC. Prime Minister David Cameron has pledged to negotiate a new deal with the EU and put it to a referendum if the Tories win the next election.

Both Labour and the Liberal Democrats oppose this approach,

Syria-related attacks ‘main terror threat to UK’

SYRIA-RELATED terrorism is now the main challenge for the UK security services.

That was the view of Charles Farr, the government’s chief anti-terrorism official, releasing his annual report.

He said leaks by US whistleblower Edward Snowden had “made our counter-terrorist work harder than it was before and means we can no longer do some of the things we were doing”.

But he revealed that “handfuls” of people had been stopped from boarding aircraft to the UK due to threat fears.

None of those individuals was found to be carrying explosives, and it is not clear which countries they were attempting to travel from.

“The terrorist threat to the UK comes from an increasingly wide range of countries and groups, many of which are new,” the report said.

Work to combat the threat was becoming harder, it continued, because many of those new countries “do not have effective law enforcement and security agencies operating to our standards of human rights and the rule of law”.

The report - which covers the year to September 2013 said a number of people, likely to be in the low hundreds, had travelled from the UK to support terrorist groups fighting in Syria - “many more than travelled to Iraq.” (BBC)

Mr Juncker is the bookmakers’ favourite to become the next commission chief.

arguing that a referendum should only be held in the event of further powers being transferred from the UK to Brussels.

Mr Juncker, a former prime minister of Luxembourg, is a leading contender to succeed the current head of the European Commission, Jose Manuel Barroso, after next month’s elections.

The BBC’s Ben Wright said the identity of the next commission chief mattered hugely to David Cameron

and his hopes for renegotiation.

Mr Juncker is the choice of the centre-right group in the European Parliament, he added, but Downing Street is known to be sceptical about the veteran federalist, who ruled Luxembourg for 18 years.

Launching his campaign for May’s elections, Mr Juncker said he wanted the UK to remain part of the European Union and accepted it was not the only country wanting powers returned to national parliaments and for the EU to do less.

Mr Cameron has said he wants new rules to end “vast migrations” when new countries join the EU. But Mr Juncker insisted the basic principle of the free movement of people could not be killed and said Britain could not impose its view.

In a timely boost for the UK, Germany said last month that any future changes to the EU as a whole must be fair to nations not using the single currency.

However, France has said rewriting EU treaties is not a priority for Europe in the foreseeable future.

(BBC)

“I never did give up, because I knew he was innocent,” Jonathan Fleming’s mother, Patricia (centre), said.

New York man exonerated after 25 years in prison for murder A NEW York man has been exonerated over a 1989 murder as part of larger review of questionable convictions.

Jonathan Fleming, now 51, had been on holiday in Disney World at the time of the murder and had documents supporting his alibi, but he was still convicted.

Since then, a key eyewitness has recanted and prosecutors turned up a hotel receipt proving he was in Florida hours before the killing.

“I feel wonderful,” Mr Fleming said after a judge dismissed his case.

“I’ve always had faith,” he said.

“I knew that this day would come some day.”

He had told officials from the start he had been in Florida when Darryl Rush was killed in Brooklyn in 1989.

Prosecutors argued the shooting was

motivated by a dispute over money.

He had plane tickets, videos and postcards from his trip, but prosecutors at the time suggested he could have made a quick round-trip plane trip to return to New York.

Despite a key witness saying she had lied soon after his 1990 conviction, he had lost his previous appeals.

A review of the case files produced a hotel receipt Mr Fleming paid in Florida five hours before the shooting and a letter from Orlando police saying employees at the hotel remembered him.

Neither the receipt nor the police letter had been provided to Mr Fleming’s first defence lawyer, despite rules that generally require investigators to turn over such material.

Spanish parliament rejects Catalan independence vote Accused attacker Alex Hribal, 16, is escorted from a district magistrate after he was arraigned as an adult on April 9.

Four school stabbing victims in critical condition; teen suspect charged as adult A TEENAGE boy wielding two kitchen knives went on a stabbing rampage at his high school in Murrysville, Pennsylvania, early Wednesday, before being tackled by an assistant principal, authorities said.

Twenty students and a security officer at Franklin Regional Senior High School were either stabbed or slashed in the attack, Westmoreland County District Attorney John Peck told reporters.

The accused attacker was been identified as 16-year-old Alex Hribal, according to a criminal complaint made public. Hribal, who was arraigned as an adult, faces four counts of attempted homicide, 21 counts of aggravated assault and one count of possession of a weapon on school grounds, the documents show.

“I’m not sure he knows what he did, quite frankly,” Hribal’s attorney, Patrick Thomassey, said, adding he would file a motion to move the case to juvenile court. “...We have to make sure that he understands the nature of the charges and what’s going on here.

It’s important that he be examined by a psychiatrist and determined where he is mentally.”

A doctor who treated six of the victims, primarily teens, said at first they did not know they had been stabbed.

“They just felt pain and noticed they were bleeding,” Dr. Timothy VanFleet, chief of emergency medicine at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, told CNN.

SPANISH MPs have voted overwhelmingly to reject a request by the Catalan authorities to hold a referendum on independence on 9 November.

After seven hours of debate, 299 MPs voted against the motion, with 47 votes in favour and one abstention.

Spanish PM Mariano Rajoy earlier warned a referendum would be “an economic disaster” for both Spain and Catalonia.

Plans to let the people of the eastern region break away from Spain has led to months of constitutional debate.

The region already enjoys a wide degree of autonomy but the recent economic crisis in Spain has fuelled Catalan nationalism.

All of the major Spanish parties, including Mr Rajoy’s conservative Popular Party and the Socialist opposition, opposed the petition, with Catalan and Basque nationalist parties voting in favour.

Prime Minister Rajoy repeated his argument that a referendum would be considered illegal because,

under Spanish law, referendums on sovereignty must be held nationally and not regionally.

“Together we all win, but separate, we all lose. This isn’t just a question of law, but of sentiment... I can’t imagine Spain without Catalonia, or Catalonia out of Europe.” he told parliamentarians in a debate prior to the vote.

But, speaking after the votes were counted, Catalan President Artur Mas said his regional government would press ahead with the plan to hold a referendum in November.

“Some would like to present this as the end of the matter but, as president of Catalonia, I say to them that it is not the end,” he said.

The Catalan authorities will search for legal mechanisms to find a way to continue consultations on the referendum, he added.

Tensions between the Spanish government and Catalonia’s regional government have been rising in recent months.

Catalan’s regional government announced in December that it had decided on the two questions that would be put to the electorate.

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US Senate Republicans block ‘Paycheck Fairness Act’ REPUBLICANS in the US Senate have blocked a Democratic bill aimed at closing the gap between what men and women are paid.

The Paycheck Fairness Act fell seven votes short of the 60 required to advance in the chamber.

Republicans dismiss the bill as an election year ploy that would invite frivolous lawsuits.

But Democrats cite Census Bureau data indicating women earn 77 cents for every dollar men earn.

“Republicans in Congress continue to oppose serious efforts to create jobs, grow the economy, and level the playing field for working families,” President Barack Obama, a Democrat, said in a statement.

“That’s wrong, and it’s harmful for our national efforts to rebuild an economy that gives every American who works hard a fair shot to get ahead.”

The bill needed 60 votes to proceed to a final up-or-down vote for passage. It failed 5344, with Senate Democratic

Majority Harry Reid changing his vote from yes to no at the last minute in a procedural manoeuvre enabling him to bring the bill up for debate again.

The bill would have barred employers from retaliating against employees who share salary information and limited the factors businesses can cite for paying women less than men.

But Republicans have argued that would increase frivolous lawsuits against companies.

STAFF VACANCY Vice President Energy Production and Project Management This position is responsible for the efficient installation, operation, and maintenance of the production assets, electrical auxiliary equipment, management of FortisTCI’s civil capital projects, fuel procurement and supplies, management of general insurance programs and , and for providing engineering services in support of the Company’s production activities.

Main Duties

• Responsible for the generation of a safe, constant and sufficient supply of electricity • Responsible for strategic planning and installation of production facilities and infrastructure • Responsible for the timely implementation of new works and modifications to existing production systems to optimize the production plant, improve plant efficiency and reliability.

• Responsible for the development and implementation of effective production and electrical maintenance programmes and practices to maximize efficiency and reliability.

• Responsible for provision of engineering services, engineering feasibility studies, and construction support services for the Company.

• Responsible for preparation and control of annual division budgets.

• Responsible for generation, and civil works that meet best practice of safety, environmental, quality, budgetary control and reporting standards.

• Responsible for planning and upgrading electrical control systems at the plant.

• Responsible with high voltage command and coordination control as required.

• Responsible for the Corporate Liability, Property and Machinery Breakdown Insurance programmes

Minimum Requirements:

• A Degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering and 15 years postgraduate experience in senior management positions with an electric utility.

• Hold an MBA degree • At least 10 years in a senior Management position • Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Excellent team player with proven team building skills.

• Ability to deliver to strict deadlines.

• Self-motivated, solution oriented and positive in outlook

STAFF VACANCY MECHANICAL LABOURER GENERATION Provide general labour in support of the work of general site service housekeeping and orderliness, under the general direction of the Superintendent Plant Control.

MAIN DUTIES/KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the daily cleaning of all Generation office and bathroom facilities, including floors, walls, furnishing, shelves and toilet fixtures.

• Responsible for maintaining the floor and trenches around all engines, cleaned and free of dirt, oil and grease. Engine halls and trenches must be cleaned first off in the morning and on a continual basis during the course of the working day.

• Responsible for tapping up jacket water systems with chemical additives as directed by the Superintendent Plant Control. It is also the responsibility of the generation labourer to place buckets and oil absorbent pads around any lube oil and/or fuel leaks so that leaks are contained until repairs can be affected by the mechanics.

• Responsible for keeping the substation compound free of weeds and vegetation working under the supervision of an electrical technician.

• The generation labourer is assigned to work with mechanics on completion of his daily plant cleaning routine and provides assistance in cleaning of engine parts and other non-skilled work.

• The generation labourer also provides assistance to the electrical maintenance section in physical and application of chemical sprays to keep the electrical generator component cleaned of dirt and grease.

• Ensure compliance to the company’s safety policy and procedures and consistent and proper use of issued personal protective equipment (PPEs) when on the plant site and during the execution of work duties.

• Ensure familiarity and fully compliance with the company’s environmental commitment and policy at all times during the execution of daily work activities, with particular emphasis to fuel and lube oil spill prevention.

• Report any equipment abnormalities or defects observed during the course of engine service and plant housekeeping activities to the Superintendent or to the designated maintenance team leader.

• Operate company vehicles as required in a manner consistent with company policy and TCI traffic regulations.

• Be properly and neatly attired in the uniform provided and ensure consistent and appropriate use of all personal protective equipment (PPEs) provided when on plant compound or in the execution of assigned duties.

• Respond promptly when called by the Superintendent Plant Control in response to emergencies that may arise outside of regular working hours.

• Follow Superintendent Plant Control directive and be diligent in correctly execute daily plant site and equipment clean up duties.

• Perform other duties as may be assigned and/or required by Plant Operations contingencies from time to time.

ACADEMIC/WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Successful completion of a 5 year high school program would be an asset.

• Be familiar with and qualified to operate plant machinery such as fork lifts.

As the language of work is English, competence in verbal and written English is required.

CORE COMPETENCY SKILLS:

• This position requires heavy lifting and hard work therefore an affinity for hard work and excellent physical strength is mandatory.

• This position requires that cleaning work be done in a high voltage environment, therefore the candidate must be able to work safely and follow instructions when doing so.

• This position is essentially that of a cleaner in a dirty, greasy and noisy environment therefore an affinity for heavy routine work, under a high pressure and noisy industrial environment is a necessary aptitude.

• The holder of this position must be highly motivated, a self-starter who needs little supervision, and solution oriented.

• Excellent Team player qualities and self-discipline is mandatory.

• Competency in written and oral communication skills in English • Self-motivated, solution oriented and positive in outlook

COMPENSATION

Salary based on qualifications and ability

Deadline for submission of applications is April 14, 2014:

Deadline for submission of applications is April 12, 2014.

Dr. Kellie-Ann Evans-Hall Manager, Human Resources FortisTCI Limited, P. O. Box 132, Providenciales Email address: hrapplications@ppcltd.tc or khall@fortistci.com Fax: 649-941-4304

Kindly submit applications stating qualifications and work experience to:

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Provo community celebrates and supports healthy living

The health and fitness focused event offered an array of activities

THE SIXTH annual FortisTCI Spring Fun Walk and Run saw hundreds of people take part, all with a similar goal in mind - to get healthy.

Saturday’s (April 5) health and fitness focused event offered an array of activities, including health screenings, nutritional guidance and fitness challenges that named top performers and promoted healthy living as a priority.

Following the early morning warm up and prayer for safety, vice president of customer and corporate services, Allan Robinson, signalled the start and the race was on.

Residents, ex-pats, locals and tourists alike came out to walk, run and cycle.

The event started off at the FortisTCI headquarters, then continued ďƒ¨

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While all participants scored a victory on the path to a healthier lifestyle, there were a few to cross the finish line first in their categories.

For the 10km run, the first male was Lofton Seymour, the first female was Lynn Robinson, first child, Cole Nickson, first FortisTCI male, Nore Verdieu and first FortisTCI female, Kebba Morgan.

In the cyclists category

Stewart Howard came in first for their 24.5km route and Scotia Bank captured the prize for having the largest corporate group in attendance with 50 employees representing their company.

Winning the non-corporate obstacle course challenge was Berg Blein, and winning the corporate obstacle course challenge was Arnold Smith who represented Gansevoort.

The final award of the morning was presented to Nadine Johnson, the grand

An active morning for the Providenciales community

Tourist Board to host 22nd annual Kite Flying Competition THE 22ND annual Kite Flying Competition will be held at Governor’s Beach in Grand Turk on Saturday, April 19.

On Monday, April 21, which is Easter Monday, it will be held at the Children’s Park, Lower Bight Road in Providenciales, at the Horse Stable Beach in North Caicos, and at the Regatta Village in South Caicos.

This much anticipated, public event organised by the Tourist Board and supported by local sponsors displays the traditional art of kite making and kite flying a pastime for many local children.

Director of Tourism, Ralph Higgs said that the Tourist Board looks forward to another year of friendly community competition, goodwill and community spirit that the annual Kite Flying Competition has created over the years.

“We encourage our residents and visitors of the various communities, as well as corporate and civic groups, to come out and enjoy a good day of family fun.”

Now in its 22nd year,

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this event is expected to be most exciting.

In addition to the valued support from corporate sponsors, FortisTCI has sponsored the children’s activities area on each island.

Activities for this year will include an Easter egg hunt, clowns, face painting, DJ music as well as, lots of food and drinks on sale by local non-profit organisations.

Children and adults are welcome to fly non-competition kites throughout the day and beyond the competition period.

Participants are encouraged to bring their own kites. Kites entering the competition must be handmade, registered with the judges prior to taking flight and kites in all classes, must fly for at least five minutes.

Prizes and trophies will be given for the smallest kite, the largest kite, most artistic, best overall and best traditional kite.

For more information regarding the 22nd annual Kite Flying Competition, contact the Tourist Board office in Providenciales at 946-4970 or in Grand Turk at 946-2321.

prize raffle winner, who ran away with a health and fitness start up package that included a fitness tracking device, a smart scale, music ear buds for runners, a gym bag, sports armband, a gym membership and a nutritional consultation.

Keeping in line with the theme of ‘Get Fit - Be Healthy,’ breakfast was served to all in attendance and partnering

groups were on hand to showcase their organisations and worthy causes.

This included representatives from the Cancer Society, the Heart Foundation, the Kidney Foundation, the Red Cross, and nurses from the Cheshire Hall Medical Centre, Family Medical Care, Courtyard Chiropractic, Nutrition in Demand and Wrightfully Fit

Fitness Centre.

Participants were offered free blood sugar and pressure testing, free BMI testing and chiropractic consultation and nutritional guidance.

In a press release FortisTCI extended its deepest thanks to all partners and exhibitors, including Porsha StubbsSmith representing the Ministry of Health and Human

Services, the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), FortisTCI 2014 Walk and Run steering committee and FortisTCI staff.

“Gratitude and appreciation also goes out to the amazing community that came together to make the event the success that it was,” it read.

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Job Listings Services Auto sales real estate

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946-4664 Fax: 946-4661

Email: tcnews@tciway.tc

Website: tcweeklynews.com

FLOWER GIRL

Is looking for a Part-time

FOR RENT

delivery driver

contact: 946-4664

Contact: 231-3788

3-bedroom apartment $1100.00 per month it will be available May 1st.

With own transportation who is interested in making extra cash.

FOR SALE

FOR RENT

3-bedroom apartment $1100.00 per month it will be available May 1st.

contact: 946-4664

Construction scaffold and roof tiles for sale CONTACT: 431-1591 OR 231-3788

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PRICED FOR Amazing Value!

Lot for Sale QUICK SALE

Beautiful hillside, water front lot in Paw Paw Joe, North Caicos South

$50,000

(or nearest offer) Also additional seven acres plus in Kerr Mount (inland) contact Veronica at 1-242-327-8011 or 1-649-232-3508, (242) 676-3592

PRICE SLASHED FOR QUICK SALE

$180,000 CASH! House and ½ Acre land Richmond Hill 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Fully furnished

Call: 231-3788

In Gated/Planned Community in Long Bay. Flamingo Crossing lot comes with full set of House Plans, all underground utilities, etc.

$49,999 o.b.o.

Call 231-3788

SPENCE SECURITY & INVESTIGATION SERVICES, LTD The leading and trusted security company in TCI is in need of personnel to fill up the following position.

MONITORING OPERATORS Qualifications:

Operator position open; must be at least 18 years old, must be able to work shift day and night. We require a certificate in computer operating, A level 2 certificate in direct alarm monitoring. Please submit a valid police record, finger prints and a passport copy. Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and certificate from previous employers.

Salary starts @ $6.00/hr

MECHANIC Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years experience in vehicle repairs & maintenance of different make & model • Must be able to service company vehicles any time of the day or night • Computer literate; possess technical & similar certificates • Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills (English) • Possess a valid TCI drivers license; Must be an excellent team -player Salary starts @ $6.50/hr

SECURITY OFFICER Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years military/police experience or 4-5 years security officer experience • Must have basic personal safety and other security training certificate • Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills (English) • Can follow instructions and write comprehensive reports • Must be an excellent team-player • Must have valid TCI Driver’s License Salary starts @ $8.50 per hour for security officer Supervisor starting rate: 10:00per hour.

How to apply:

Submit resume’ with application letter with 2 ID photos, employment and training certificates, copy of police record and finger prints and passport to Spence Security office Interested applicants should send resume’ and applicable certificates address to: ‘The Admin Manager’ not later than APRIL 15, 2014 to: SPENCE SECURITY & INVESTIGATION SERVICES, LTD. P.O Box #73 Caribbean Place, leeward Highway, Providenciales Email address : spencesecurity@tciway.tc Or visit our office in Person.

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NAILS CENTRE AND SUPPLIES

ACCOUNT SALES REPRESENTATIVE

Is looking for a

Electrical Automotorist • service, identify and repair faults on electronically controlled vehicle systems such as electronic fuel injection, electronic ignition, anti-lock braking, cruise control, automatic transmission, airbags and air conditioning • install electrical equipment such as gauges, lighting, alternators and starter motors in vehicles • install electrically operated accessories such as radios, heating or demisting equipment, air conditioners, driving lamps and anti-theft systems • refer to circuit diagrams, and use meters and test instruments to find electrical faults • adjust engine control systems and timing to ensure vehicles are running at peak performance • test, recondition and replace faulty alternators, generators, starter motors and related items such as voltage regulators and batteries • repair or replace faulty ignition, electrical wiring, fuses, lamps and switches • use hand tools, specialized electrical tools, instruments and machines, including drills, grinders, presses and lathes • solder or weld when repairing electrical parts • install, repair and service air conditioning systems.

Cosmetologist To work 6 days per week salary $6.00 per hour.

contact: 246-9639

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• bachelor’s Degree graduate major in Marketing • responsible for marketing and promoting accounting and allied financial services to clients and the general public • seek out new clients and customers for the company to ensure that the company is making adequate profits • excellent knowledge in management and policy analysis • possess well experience and excellent knowledge in updated Accounting Software Programs such as: QuickBooks, Peachtree and Quicken • sales agent should be friendly, polite and courteous

Interested party may email: aifil@yahoo.com or contact: 649-242-4844

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AL’S HAULING & EQUIPMENT LTD.

CERTIFIED PASA LEVEL 3 KITEBOARD INSTRUCTOR AND EXAMINER

Is looking for a Heavy Duty

Please contact email sandrews@caicoswheels.com or (649)946-8302 9457

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• must be qualified as a senior examiner with no less than 10 years experience as an instructor • must be willing to work weekends and public holidays to accommodate tourist needs Salary commensurate with experience

Mechanic Must possess certificates in Caterpillar, Cummins, Komatsu and Perkins diesel engines also be able to diagnose electronic, ECM Control Systems salary $10.00 per hour.

Contact: 941-4015 or email: alshauling@yahoo.com

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Contact: 242-2927

GENERAL MANAGER POSITION

CLUB SODAX Is looking for a

EL RANCHO BAR & RESTAURANT Is looking for a

cook chef

Applications are invited for the General Manager position at a Providenciales FBO. An individual with leadership, customer relations, and results focused abilities is required to oversee all aspects of the FBO operations.

To work 5 days per week salary $6.00 per hour.

Responsibilities will include:

• Developing new business plan with capital requirements and anticipated performance • Establishing and servicing customer base, and developing customer relations • Ensuring that National & International regulations and safety procedures are established and maintained • Responsible for financial management of base including forecasting, budgeting and expense control

Contact: 941-4540

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To work 5 days per week salary $8.00 per hour.

contact: 344-6532

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BUGALOOS CONCH CRAWL Is looking for the following positions:

Waitress Cook Labourer Bartender

Must be willing to work 5 days per week salary $5.50 per hour.

Contact: 2415678 or 242-5646 9465

BAYVIEW MOTORS

ACCOUNT ASSISTANT

Essential criteria for this position:

• Superior industry knowledge of commercial and private aviation • Minimum of 10 years experience as an FBO General Manager • Proven track record in controlling all aspects of the business including line operations and facility management • An excellent track record in aviation safety monitoring and training • Verifiable track record of excellent customer service skills • Proven experience in managing fuel inventory • Strong experience in dealing with Regulatory Authorities • Be willing to work extended and anti social hours

Qualifications:

• Degree in Finance, Commerce or Accounting (or equivalent) • Excellent written, verbal and communication skills • Previous experience in automotive dealership preferred

Remuneration package commensurate with experience Please submit a letter of application and resume to marsha@misickstanbrook.tc before 21st April, 2014

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Duties and responsibilities:

• Daily input of transactions to accounting software • Preparation of financial statements and in-house reports • Bank A/R, and A/P reconciliations, bank deposits, petty cash management • Purchase and billing audit • Salary commensurate with experience

Candidates can forward a detailed resume to: syrmondg@bayviewmotors. com or drop off at the reception desk at Bayview Motors Only qualified candidate will be contacted for an interview 9473

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Is looking for a

labourer To work 5 days per week salary $5.50 per hour.

contact: 332-3022

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IMMACULA C. DOR Is seeking for a

MARIE WILSON Is looking for a

HALF MOON VARIETY STORE Is looking to hire a

labourer CASHIER to work 5 days per week salary $5.50 per hour.

contact: 341-3870

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KELCI TALBOT

ISLAND PRO FINISH

Is looking for 4

Must be willing to work flexible hours salary starting at $5.00 per hour must be willing to work 6 days per week interested person must have at least 5 years experience.

contact: 649-347-9039

contact: 2328308 or 342-1465

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To work 5 days per week salary $6.00 per hour.

contact: 242-5405

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GARDENERS/ LABOURERS NEEDED • Applicants must be able to work outdoors performing manual and physical labor • They must be able to operate a jackhammer, lawn mower and chainsaw • They will be asked to dig holes, mix and spread topsoil/ cow manure and plant • They must be able to speak and communicate in English • Starting salary $5.00 per hour and may require to work on weekends and holidays if needed

Please bring all applications to Environmental Arts located at #65 Beechwood Road, Grace Bay, Providenciales or email admin@environmentalarts.tc successful applicants will be notified by phone for an interview 9461

JOSEPH WATKINS Is looking for a

domestic Live-In Nanny Labourers worker To work 5 days

To work 5 days per week salary $5.00 per hour.

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per week salary $5.50 per hour.

contact: 343-4360

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Engineering course undergraduate or Vocational School graduate with good verbal and communication skill. With at least eight years work experience in the field of engineering/facilities equipment operation and maintenance gained from hospitality or other industries.

• Lead group of technician on day to day maintenance job.

• Knowledge on electrical, mechanical equipment and plumbing trouble shooting.

• Knowledge on swimming pool operation and water chemistry • Knowledge on computer and its peripherals • Can plan and execute Preventive Maintenance of Suites and equipment within.

• Knowledge on Health and Safety standards REFRIGERATION AND A/C SENIOR TECHNICIAN Engineering course undergraduate or Vocational School graduate with more than five years of experience in the field of Refrigeration and Airconditioning gained from hospitality or other industries.

• Monitor, evaluates and check all refrigeration equipment on a daily basis and attend to any problem found • Conduct preventive maintenance of air-con and refrigeration equipment • Trouble shoot all types of problem that may arise during equipment operation • Install complete set of air-con and refrigeration equipment • Can read electrical and mechanical plans/diagram • Knowledge on Health and Safety standards

Fine Dining Restaurant Manager Requirements:

• Certification in Food & Beverage Management • A minimum of 4 years experience operating a luxury a la carte restaurant • Experience in quality and efficiency initiatives • International and multi-outlet experience in luxury hotels highly desirable • Must be able to work with different types of people, meet challenges with a positive attitude and live the standards of our organization.

• Responsible for ordering and receiving food and beverage shipments.

• Maintain food and equipment inventories, and keep inventory records.

• Responsible for hiring and training restaurant staff • Evaluate employees and conduct shift line ups and restaurant cost controls • Micros Administrative Knowledge Required.

• Certified Departmental Trainer • Extensive knowledge of Teas and coffees from around the world (Tea Sommelier would be an added advantage) • Expertise in fine wines and knowledge of Wine Spectator’s Award Process.

• Ability to conduct Wine Training / tasting and pairing with food.

KITCHEN AND LAUNDRY TECHNICIAN Engineering course undergraduate or Vocational School graduate with more than five years of experience in the field of Kitchen and Laundry equipment gained from hospitality or other industries.

• Monitor, evaluates and check all kitchen and laundry equipment on daily basis and attend to any problem found • Conduct preventive maintenance of kitchen and laundry equipment • Trouble shoot all types of problem that may arise during equipment operation • Install kitchen and laundry equipment • Can read electrical and mechanical plans/diagram • Knowledge on Food Safety and HACCP standards PAINTER / MASON All around knowledge on painting and masonry jobs with more than five years experience gained from hospitality or other industries.

• Paint interior and exterior of buildings • Can apply varnish and stain on finish wood works and furniture • Can execute masonry works • Can interpret basic working drawings or civil plans

Qualified Belongers need only apply.

Salary Range: Commensurate based on qualification and experience Interested persons can contact our Human Resources Department no later than April 18, 2014 @ (649) 946-5050 Ext. 1050 Email: veronica.clare@gracebayclub.com Fax: (649) 946-5758 P.O. Box 128 Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands, British West Indies

MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR

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Qualified persons can contact: Veronica CLARE Human Resources Manager , Grace Bay P: 1.649.946.5050 | veronica.clare@gracebayclub.com

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DA CONCH SHACK

NOTICE OF SALE BY 1 Kitchen Helper PUBLIC AUCTION Scotiabank (Turks & Caicos) Ltd. of Cherokee Road, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands hereby gives notice of its intention to sell by Public Auction the following properties pursuant to its power of sale as registered Chargee under the Registered Land Ordinance of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

1. Parcel 60003/58

North West & North Central, Providenciales. this property forms part of the Phase One Priton Homes affordable housing scheme. This residence has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a laundry room and open living areas.

Registered Proprietor: Mario Larese

• Minimum 5 years experience • Working in a kitchen as a Line cook in a VERY high volume Restaurant.

• Must have knowledge of taking inventory daily.

• Pay rate is $5/hr

Please submit Resumes at the restaurant at 499 Bay Rd. Blue Hills, Providenciales TCI Phone: (649)-946-8877

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2. Parcel 60003/8

North West & North Central, Providenciales. This property forms part of the Low Cost Government Housing Development, known as Belglade Gardens and sits on 0.23 acres. This residence is a single storey building that consists of three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen, living/dining area and laundry room. Registered Proprietor: Alan Percy

W.C. SECURITY SERVICES Is looking for

SEAL SECURITY Is looking for a

3. Parcel 60003/45

North West & North Central, Providenciales. This property forms part of the Phase one Low Cost Government Housing Development, known as Belglade Gardens. This residence is a single storey building that consists of three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen, living/dining area and laundry room. Registered Proprietor: Deka Williams & Roland Cadeau

4. Parcel 60503/145

Blue Hills & Stamers Run, Providenciales. The property is located within a residential sub-division positioned off the Millennium Highway and sits on . The property comprises a part single storey and two-storey building.

The accommodation comprises two ground level units plus an open floor area which can be used for business purpose. An incomplete upper section at the front of the building is arranged as a two bedroom apartment with lots of potential. Registered Proprietor: Sharon Elizabeth Rigby

5. Parcel 61105/62

Long Bay Hills, Providenciales. The property is a vacant lot located in a relatively undeveloped area where most development has occurred near the beach. The land is an attractive corner lot on Curlew Drive in the third tier from the beach and has relatively good elevation. Registered Proprietor: Titus Deboer

6. Parcel 60713/46

Cheshire Hall & Richmond Hill. The property is located close to Turtle Cove and sits on .95 Acres. The property is a one and a half storey, detached property and Construction is of part concrete with stone with part timber frame with panel finish. The kitchen and bathroom are of reasonable specification with tiled work tops and timber cabinetry. Externally, the parcel is fully fenced with a concrete drive. Registered Proprietor: Titus & Virgine Deboer

7. Parcel 10401/241

East Suburbs, Grand Turk. The property is located within a residential subdivision on Breezy Brea Road of Breezy Brea, Grand Turk. The subject property consists of a single storey-family dwelling house with five bedrooms, three bathrooms and large kitchen and living areas. The property also includes a detached cabana and swimming pool. Registered Proprietor: Derek Antonio Rolle

8. Parcel 60804/88

The Bight and Thomas Stubbs, Providenciales. The property is centrally located near to Beaches Turks & Caicos in the main Grace Bay area. It sits on 0.47 Acres and is in walking distance of the Grace Bay Beach. The property is a block of apartments built as an income producing investment which consist of four apartments that include two 2-bedroom apartments and two 1-bedroom apartments. Registered Proprietor: Michelle Swann

SECURITY Security GUARDS Officer To work 5 days to work 6 days per week salary $6.00 per hour contact: 232-0242 deadline for applications is April 18th, 2014 9455

contact: 441-6220

WARD’S CONSULTANCY

ROXY’S SALON

Acting on behalf of our clients: Security MNG Services, Yoshis Sushi Bar

per week salary $7.00 per hour.

Is looking for 2

Is looking to fill the following positions:

NAIL

2 Sushi Chefs

Cook

Security Officer

Salary $6-$8 per hour

contact: 345-7512 9466

TECHNICIANS

To work 6 days per week salary $6.00 per hour contact: 347-3121

9. Parcel 60707/81

Cheshire Hall & Richmond Hill, Providenciales. The subject property comprises of a vacant lot which lies to the south of Leeward Highway within a residential sub-division. The land is partly overgrown by native vegetation and sits on 22, 440 Sq Ft. Any development of the land will have excellent views of Cheshire Hall Creek. Registered Proprietor: Michael R. Fenimore

10. Parcel 10104/42

North East Suburbs, Grand Turk. The property is located on Lighthouse Road, North Ridge Grand Turk and sits on .31 acre. The properties consist of an inland parcel of land which supports a single-storey residence with beautiful landscaping. The dwelling home comprises three bedrooms, two bathrooms, an office, kitchen and large living areas Registered Proprietor: Lorraine M. E. Kenlock-Bovell and Weston E.L. Bovell The auction will be held at the offices of Scotiabank (Turks and Caicos) Limited, Grace Bay Branch, Providenciales at 10 o’clock in the morning on Friday the 25th day of April 2014.

A reserve price will be fixed on all parcels. A deposit of 10% is due immediately upon all accepted bids.

Terms and Conditions of Sale by Auction are available by request from Scotiabank Collections Department (649) 339-7100.

Brama Kumaris

Raja Yoga Meditation Centre Turks and Caicos Islands

Telephone 946-4760 & 332-4101

www.bkwsu.com Email: bkpadma@bkwsutci.com

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PRICE SLASHED $175,000

SALES!!!

Due to change of season we are selling lots of items at discount prices. Towels, curtains, bathroom sets, bathroom coordinates, napkins, cups and glasses, canisters, mixing bowls, serving trays and much more for your house.

APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTATORS In The Supreme Court of the Turks & Caicos Islands Action no CL-46/14 BRITISH ATLANTIC FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED Date of Appointment: March 25, 2014 Administrators: J.P.Connolly and David Walker of PricewaterhouseCoopers Limited, Abacus House, Leeward Highway. Phone 649-946-4890

Karam & Missick Is looking for a Qualified

Paralegal With a Juris Doctorate Degree in Law from a reputable institution. The successful candidate must: 1. Be fluent in Mandarin Chinese to liaise with the firm’s Chinese clients; 2. Possess the ability to translate Chinese documentation into English and vice versa; 3. Have at least three (3) years of experience in assisting attorneys with legal research; 4. Be able to properly draft court and other legal documents; 5. Have experience in tax and real estate law matters; and 6. Have good organizational and communication skills and able to work with little supervision All interested persons may send their resumes by email on or before Wednesday April 23, 2014 to info@ karammissick.com. Please, no calls or office visits.

DUNCANSON & CO. Barristers & Attorneys

PUBLIC NOTICE DUNCANSON & CO. Barristers & Attorneys are pleased to announce the re-opening of our Leeward Highway Office for ongoing legal services to the public. We are located in our own building across the street from the Supreme Court complex, next door to the offices of TC Weekly News and between that and the St. Monica's Anglican Church.

We specialize in: • Civil Litigation (Particular competencies: Judicial Review and other claims against TCI Government/Departments, Mareva and other Injunctions, Land, Trust & Bank disputes) • Property Matters, Planning Department & Development Issues • Business Law • Immigration • Labour Disputes Telephone: (649) 941-4444 Telefax: (649) 941-4235 Cellphone: (649) 245-1314 email: berynd@yahoo.com DUNCANSON & CO. Barristers & Attorneys

PO Box 52, Cheshire House East 1315A Leeward Highway, Providenciales

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farmer

Must be willing to work long hours, weekends and holidays Belonger only need apply Apply in writing to P.O. Box 233, Providenciales

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REQUIRED FOR RESIDENCES AT NORTH CAICOS

Looking to hire a

manager

GARDENER/LABOURER Experienced gardener/labourer required for full time work at two residences and hardware store at the Bottle Creek and Whitby, North Caicos. Must be willing to work six days a week. A demonstrated ability to work unsupervised with excellent communication skills is essential for the position.

Work description includes maintenance to gardens and exterior of premises, car wash, offloading containers, garbage disposal, minor house repairs, dog care, etc.

Salary is $6.00 per hour. Please apply no later than 21st April, 2014 at handmy@tciway.tc or contact on telephone No. 233 7101.

Belongers only need apply.

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JOB OPPORTUNITY JOB PROFILE

Primary Objective of the Job:

The IP/VAS Engineer will be responsible for the real-time management of all VAS and IP based networks which support the technical operations and services of Digicel TCI. They will assist in the design and implementation of all new Packet Core, Charging System and IP based systems, ensuring adherence to Group IP network security standards and policies. They will provide first-line identification and resolution of faults, and ensure that all required documentation is maintained in a timely basis.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the design, installation and support of all Packet Core and IP based systems to support the technical operations of the business.

• Design IP Numbering an addressing schemes, Development, Configuration and Implementation of IP based systems • Perform dimensioning and capacity planning of IP network • Responsible for the operation and maintenance of all Packet Core systems which include, Ericsson SGSN-MME, Ericsson Mobile Packet Backbone Network (MPBN).

• Responsible for operation and maintenance of all VAS Ericsson Charging Systems including Ericsson Charging Control Node (CCN), Service Data Point (SDP), Account Information and Refill (AIR) • Responsible for all IP based systems, which include Cisco network devices (Routers and Switches), SUN Solaris/Linux servers, Checkpoint Firewalls and Above Security IDS to ensure their high availability.

• Perform all required software and hardware upgrades for above mentioned systems and services • Develop and schedule preventative and corrective maintenance policies and procedures, such as regular backups, spares inventory, to ensure high availability of all VAS and IP based systems.

• Ensure that Digicel TCI continue to operate on secure local and wide area networks with the implementation of VPN technologies and firewall policy management • Provide proactive support of WAN data and voice links (VSAT, leased lines) to provide 100% availability of all IP services, including VoIP, ITP (SS7 over IP) and internet, and to ensure continued connectivity to other Digicel locations and external parties • Ensure adherence with IP Security Group (Jamaica) standards and policies as they relate to new and existing LAN and WAN network infrastructure, IP traffic, and network configuration procedures • Ensure that network metrics are closely monitored and captured so as to provide proactive network management, as well as regular feedback on network performance in the form of reports to management • Provide IP Support to other departments and external parties as required

Academic qualifications and experience required for the job

• 4-5 years’ experience in VAS administration and IP based network design, implementation and administration • CCNA and Microsoft MCSE certification and Solid hands on experience with Cisco devices • In-depth knowledge of switching, routing, LAN and WAN technologies • Hands on experience with UNIX and/or Linux systems to support applications Splat and Solaris.

• Design, implementation and operational knowledge of network security (VPN, firewall management, intrusion detection) • Minimum of a Bachelors Degree in Computer Sciences or equivalent field • Knowledge of Intelligent network setup and operation.

• Knowledge of CAMEL and roaming configuration

interested Applicants should forward their resumes to hrtci@digicelgroup.com by April 25, 2014.

To set up and manage a new electric catamarans rental in Provo.

If you are honest with friendly personality, hard working, love the beach, can swim, have a car this might a well paid, long term job for you. You must speak fluent English and be physically fit to handle heavy electric batteries and to lunch and store the boat on a daily basis. References required.

Send your resume to sp@ lvaresort.com or call 432 2830

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!! the largest readership in the turks & caicos

Welder/Fabricator Position Available • Lay out, fit and fabricate metal components to assemble structural forms using knowledge of welding techniques, metallurgy and engineering components • Welds • Operates drill presses, power saws, grinders, metal lathes, break and a variety of welding equipment and hand tools • Analyze sample parts, blueprints, engineering drawings and specifications to plan welding operations • Remain in a standing position for extended

periods of time.

• Experienced in SMAW / GMAW / GTAW & oxy-fuel welding / cutting • Operate sketchup 3D software and other CAD software • Must have a valid trade specific certifications with at least 5 years working experience.

• Valid driver’s license Wage: Based on applicants experience and qualifications

Interested applicants can contact 941-5802.

Email your supporting experience & certifications along with resume to linda@tiborsmachineshop.com. Belonger need only apply 9458

Regulation 7 of the Physical Planning (Development Permission) Regulations 1990

Notice of Application for Development Permission (Regularization) Application No. PR11817 has been submitted to the Department of Planning by Simon Anthony Slattery & Camille Ann Slattery for consideration of Development Permission for Regularization Of Existing Tourism-Related Development, being Horse Stables, Exercise Corral, Feed Storage And Ancillary Buildings, as well as Indication Of Future 2-Bedroom Staff Dwelling. The Development is located at Block 61108, Parcel 32, Long Bay Hills, Providenciales.

If you wish to make any representations, you may do so in writing to the Director of Planning, South Base, Grand Turk or through the Department of Planning, Town Center Mall, Butterfield Square, Providenciales.

April 12 - 18, 2014

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

EDWARD WATKINS Is looking for a

GORDON SUPPLY

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Labourer

IN THIS SPACE!

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Cook

SUNSHINE EQUIPMENT

Equipment Operator

labourer To work 5 days per week salary $5.50 per hour.

Contact: 343-1205

ONLY

$33

Salary commensurate with qualification

PER WEEK

Resumes can be faxed to 9413425 and the Labour Department, Providenciales as soon as possible 9476

Regulation 7 of the Physical Planning (Development Permission) Regulations 1990

Notice of Application

CALL 946-4664

CLASSIFIEDS 35 FLOWER GIRL

Wanted urgently

Floral Designer

Must have thorough knowledge in the floral business with 3-5 years experience.

Call: 231-3788

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the largest readership in the turks & caicos

for Development Permission (Regularization) Application No. PR11817 has been submitted to the Department of Planning by Simon Anthony Slattery & Camille Ann Slattery for consideration of Development Permission for Regularization Of Existing Tourism-Related Development, being Horse Stables, Exercise Corral, Feed Storage And Ancillary Buildings, as well as Indication Of Future 2-Bedroom Staff Dwelling. The Development is located at Block 61108, Parcel 32, Long Bay Hills, Providenciales.

If you wish to make any representations, you may do so in writing to the Director of Planning, South Base, Grand Turk or through the Department of Planning, Town Center Mall, Butterfield Square, Providenciales.

9413

VACANCIES

THE WINDSONG RESORT is currently looking to fill the following positions:

COOK

FRONT OF THE HOUSE SUPERVISOR

• must have minimum of 5 years supervisory experience with an ability to work well with others • he/she will be required to cove a full or split shift in the food and beverage department • must be knowledgeable in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and Micros POS • he/she will be responsible for scheduling, ensuring that the dining room is properly set per shift and the day-to-day successful operation of the restaurant • participate in staff training

Send all resumes to: idais@windsong.com or drop off at the Tojo Cafe

IS LOOKING FOR A QUALIFIED, EXPERIENCED APPLICANT FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION; All interested applicants, please send resumes to PO Box 762. Preference will be given to experienced and qualified Belongers. Only those receiving an interview will be contacted.

EXECUTIVE CHEF

Dated this 18th March, 2014

• the successful candidate must have at least 8-10 years experience as a cook • working in a 4 diamond restaurant and an extensive knowledge of sanitation, butchering and mise en place • he/she must be knowledgeable of local and international cuisines, fine dining experience and elegant plate presentation • the candidate will work with little to no supervision and will be responsible for leading breakfast, assisting in the training of new menu items and plate presentation for lunch and dinner • he/she will be responsible for dinner preparation for banquets, private diners and any other special events

SKYLINE DISTRIBUTORS LTD. / SKY INDUSTRIES LTD.

– Reporting to the Financial Controller, assumes senior responsibility for all culinary operations including: kitchen management, supervision of culinary personnel in food preparation, cooking and serving food, inventory control to avoid product waste, planning and co-coordinating menus for daily specials, menu design, conformity, and quality of food preparation and execution, compliance with government department requirements, ensuring the delivery of the highest quality product to clients. Must be willing to work holidays and weekends. Salary: $39,000 + per annum, depending on experience.

MARKETING & SALES SUPERVISOR

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, assumes the most senior responsibility for all aspects of the Marketing & Sales Operations, including: sales and costs analysis to comply with budgets, maximizing revenues through effective sales techniques, successful product sourcing and intelligent pricing structures, inventory control, inventory and account reconciliations, web-site design and update, customer interaction, vendor relationships.

Must have a vehicle, valid drivers’ license and be willing to work holidays and weekends. 4 year college degree with background in marketing/finance or related fields, 3+ years’ experience in operations control or sales. Strong computer/POS organizational and analytical skills. Detail oriented, excellent communication skills, cooperative attitude, hands on work ethic. Salary: $29,000 + per annum, depending on experience.

PROCUREMENT CLERK

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, assumes responsibility for all aspects of purchasing and import documentation on international purchases for all aspects of the Operations, including: costs of goods analysis to comply with budgets, maximizing revenues through price negotiations, maintain inventory and stock control, communicate between management and suppliers on shortages and order fulfillment, coordinate deliveries, ability to multi task and work under pressure within a fast-paced work environment.

Strong negotiation, mathematical, analytical and communication skills. Must have a vehicle, valid drivers’ license and be willing to work holidays and weekends. 4 year college degree with 3+ year’s experience in procurement.

Strong computer/POS organizational and analytical skills. Salary: $26,000 + per annum, depending on experience.

April 12 - 18, 2014

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

JOB VACANCY

Lew 1 Shipping Ltd Seeks the following persons:

One Domestic Worker

INTELLIGENCE OFFICER

– to clean four days per week

One (1) Boat Mechanic

The Turks and Caicos Islands Integrity Commission invites applications from suitably qualified individuals to the following vacant position within the Commission.

Purpose and Key Responsibilities To oversee and manage the acquisition and development of tactical and strategic intelligence and other prevention initiatives focused on the identification of corrupt activities and practices within the Turks & Caicos Islands public sector; to lead in the effective implementation of a ‘Whistle-blowing’ regime within the statutory framework underpinning the work of the Integrity Commission as an anti-corruption agency.

Qualifications/Experience: • The appointee should preferably hold a good Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, in Law Enforcement, Forensic Auditing, Accounting, Law or similar; • Minimum of ten years substantially relevant experience required in areas such as: sensitive intelligence and evidencegathering, complex financial crime investigations and criminal prosecution, fraud or corruption/forensic auditing or accounting. Proven experience in interviews and interrogation involving both cooperative and hostile witnesses, and subjects of investigations. Recent and relevant senior policing, fraud and intelligence – gathering squad experience would be particularly valued.

• Preferably have gained overseas work experience (ideally in the Overseas Territories) or experience at senior level working closely with other cultures in a small Islands environment.

Technical and related Skills: • Comprehensive knowledge of investigative strategies, methodologies and techniques, which may include experience in complex litigation/prosecution strategies; • Ability to conduct witness interviews, handle depositions or otherwise elicit relevant testimony; • Strong writing and editing skills; experience in collating, collecting and reviewing documentation to identify relevant evidence.

• Outstanding ability in gathering, analyzing and synthesizing sensitive information from multiple sources and/or formulating perspectives to make clear, timely and well-reasoned decisions and recommendations.

• Strong IT knowledge and the ability to drill down into IT systems and computerized data to discover hidden information.

• Good analytic, risk-assessment and evaluation skills to identify procedural or compliance weaknesses, and strong problem solving ability; Competencies and other desirable qualities include: • Possession of the highest standards of integrity and probity, and understanding of fiduciary responsibilities to the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands; • The ability to work effectively in teams, as well as being able to work independently and under pressure; • Ability to demonstrate cross-cultural sensitivity in sharing knowledge and information; • Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills and inter-personal skills; • demonstrate the ability to rapidly attain a good knowledge and appreciation of TCI law as it pertains to corruption and integrity in public life; Remuneration Salary is $60,000per annum (circa) but negotiable depending on qualification and experience.

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

The deadline for applications is Monday 21st April 2014, with a view to commencing work latest by early July, 2014.

Please note that only applicants selected for interview will be notified. Applicants who had previously applied for this post need not re-apply.

Applications should be returned to the Secretary, TCI Integrity Commission either by email, fax, or mail. Direct mail should be addressed to Mrs. Wanda Ariza, Secretary, The Integrity Commission, Franklyn Missicks Building, Church Folly, Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands. The contact details are: e-mail: secretary@integritycommission.tc; Tel. 9461941; Fax. 9461355.

Contact: 649-941- 5707 P & D GENERAL CLEANING Is looking for a

PHILIPPE VIXAMAR Is looking for a

domestic worker

labourer

contact: 232-2001

contact: 242-9770

To work 5 days per week salary $5.50 per hour

9502

PROVO BODY SHOP Is looking for a

welder To work 5 days per week must have at least 5 years experience salary $6.00 per hour.

Contact: 231-0049

9500

To work 5 days per week salary $5.00 per hour.

9497

Key responsibilities will include to: • receive and manage all intelligence matters of the Commission; • to design, establish, maintain and manage appropriate mechanism for receiving reports, complaints and information on potential and alleged corrupt practices and acts, as well as breaches of the Code of Conduct, within an effective and robust ‘Whistle-blowing’ regime that will meet the challenges of small Islands environment; • participate in operations, investigations, projects and prevention initiatives; gathering information, intelligence and evidence in order to build knowledge of corrupt activities and practices for the purpose giving effect to the mandate of the Commission; • provide advice on legislation, policy and tactical options to assist in the planning and implementation of investigations, operations and prevention initiatives; • provide tactical and strategic support to the Commission through research, target profile development, the collection and analysis of evidence/data, production and dissemination of intelligence and evidential products and identify prevention opportunities, as appropriate; • develop and implement relevant policy to ensure the quality, secure handling and dissemination of intelligence, maintaining confidentiality, sensitivity and associated duty of care; • provide expertise and advice on all intelligence gathering and enforcement related issues and to function as a member of the enforcement team reporting to the Commission through the Director; • conduct case management, and create, maintain and update relevant records and data base including operational or programme activity spreadsheets, case files and monthly reports.

– to work on diesel engines

BEAUTY PALACE Is looking for the following positions:

NAIL TECHNICIAN COSMETOLOGIST Must be willing to work 6 days per week salary $7.00 per hour.

contact: 344-4474

9509

S. WALKIN & SON

Blue Hills, P.O. Box 583, Providenciales Turks & Caicos Islands telephone: 649-946-4411

OUTBOARD BOAT MECHANIC

• Diagnostic and troubleshooting the following engines: • Suzuki, Evinrude, Johnson, Mecury, Seadoo • must be willing to work a minimum of 44 hour per week, holidays and weekends if necessary • salary will commensurate with experience (10-15 years) and performance

Fax resume to: 649-946-4945

9503

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April 12 - 18, 2014

C & J CONSULTANCY

DA CONCH SHACK

Acting on behalf of our clients: Carrington Williams/ New Hope Baptist Church

APEX DEVELOPMENT LTD.

Is looking for a

Kitchen Helper

2 Domestic Workers

C & J Store & EJ Liquors

2 Domestic Workers 1 Cashier

Unitied Multiculture Institute

• minimum 5 years experience working in a kitchen as a line cook in a very high volume restaurant • must have knowledge of taking inventory daily • salary $5.50 per hour

Please submit resumes at the restaurant at: 499 Bay Road, Blue Hills, Providenciales or telephone 649-946-8877 9480

9486

1 Plumbing Instructor (Teacher) Salary $5.50-$6.00 per hour

Contact: 347-6642

CLASSIFIEDS 37

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

LIFE PRODUCTIONS Is looking for the following positions:

2 REPORTERS/ MEDIA CONTENT PROVIDERS Must have at least 5 years experience in news and sports gathering and editing. Salary $8.00 per hour.

Send resumes to: lifeproductions@tcilive.com

MC FUN SPORTS Is looking for 2

MICHAEL SAUNDERS Is looking for a

Owner’s Liaison Responsibilities:

• Provide owners and clients with 24 hr concierge service • Establish and maintain effective professional working relationships with owners, investors, lenders, designers, contractors, and vendors • Must be able to coordinate and manage service of a 5 star meal • Formulate, direct and coordinate marketing activities and policies to promote products and services, working with advertising companies and magazines • Direct and coordinate marketing functions • Must be available on weekends and public holidays

Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree in Tourism and Hotel Management or equivalent • Masters Degree in Business or equivalent • Ten or more years of management and leadership responsibilities in the 5 star hotel and tourism industry • Food and Beverage background with experience on 5 star properties • Must possess excellent communication and written skills • Candidate with ability to speak multiple languages is a benefit This position is immediately available. Salary based on qualifications and experience. All applicants will be reviewed; however only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Applicants should apply in writing before April 18th, to the following email address;

Email: administration@apexdevelopment.com Apex Development Ltd. (Attention: Manager)

Fishermen Must be able to work along good with others Duties: Fishing, maintenance diesel engines, cleaning fish and selling.

Contact: 431-1265

Domestic worker to work 6 days per week salary $5.50 per hour.

Contact: 649-244-8682

TURKS AND CAICOS TOURIST BOARD

9478

AMANYARA

PROVIDENCIALES TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS

PROCUREMENT CLERK

This individual will maintain an open communication between the Income Auditor and Cost Controller with export of documentation from a foreign country, such as Indonesia, and all the Asian countries that the resort deals with. Ability to source different vendors, price negotiation and speak the different Asian languages.

Minimum of 5 to 7 years’ experience dealing with Asian products especially. Must be able to work with others in a fast-paced environment, solid research skills with commitment to learn about new products.

WAIT STAFF/ BARTENDER

Immediate Opening QUALITY ASSURANCE/ STATISTICAL OFFICER

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Minimum 2 year’s previous food and beverage service experience in a luxury/ 5 star resorts. Excellent verbal communication skills, immaculate presentation and friendly, professional demeanor. Micros skills advantageous, be a team player and able to work under pressure. Must be able to work a flexible schedule including weekends, holidays and evenings.

VILLA COOKS

Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Chef de Partie, Demi Chef, Commis Chef and Pastry Chef in a luxury resort, cruise ship, private estate or 5-star restaurant. Should possess a working knowledge of Asian and Mediterranean cuisines. This is a live-in position. Extended working hours required when villa is occupied.

LABOURER

An exciting opportunity awaits you in the Turks & Caicos Tourist Board in the post of Quality Assurance/Statistical Officer. The incumbent in this position will be subject to direction from the Snr. Marketing/Public Relations Executive. The successful candidate will have overall responsibility for data entry to the Board’s Management Information System and generation of required reports particularly, producing reports through utilization of available software, and provide fundamental system administrative support for the Board’s office network and basic user support. Additionally, this position assists with market research including the procuring and processing of data and the eventual presentation of the results.

Must be reliable, strong, able to help clean ponds and swimming pools, hardworking and willing to work under the sun all day. Should be able to speak reasonable English. Previous experience beneficial.

INCOME AUDITOR

Minimum 3 years previous experience in a similar role in a luxury resort. Must have solid experience in reviewing and verifying accuracy of hotel/restaurant revenues and preparation of daily, weekly and month-end reports. Advanced computer and mathematical skills required. Must also be detail-orientated with good communication skills.

The successful candidate will also have responsibility for planning and coordinating the inspections of all aspects of the tourism plants including tourist accommodations, tourism recreational sites, in conjunction with supporting and relevant TCIG agencies, as well as be able to perform any other related duties as may be required from time to time by the Tourist Board.

This vacancy exists in the Providenciales office.

NIGHT AUDITOR

Minimum of 2 years previous experience in a similar role in a luxury resort. Must have solid experience in preparing night audit reports and journals, making corrections and adjustments and balancing revenue and settlement accounts. Advanced computer skills required including Micros, Opera and Excel. Must be prepared to work the night shift.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

The position requires a Bachelors Degree in a related field; 5 years work experience in the hospitality sector, preferably, operating in a similar capacity. Leadership and Team-work skills are also essential prerequisites for this post.

SALARY:

Salary is in the scale of $32,000 to $38,000 per annum. Starting salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

All positions require a flexible schedule (which may include holidays, weekends and evenings) and extended hours on occasion. (NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE).

For more information on this exciting employment opportunity, please contact the Executive Assistant of the Tourist Board via E-mail: Lseymour@turksandcaicostourism. com , or submit your resume with two Reference Letters and a current Police Record, addressed to The Executive Assistant, Turks and Caicos Tourist Board, The Bight, Turks and Caicos Islands, on or before 22 April, 2014.

APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE FROM THE HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE WEDNESDAYS ONLY 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM. E-mail mstubbs@amanresorts.com 4930

9497

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

SUNRISE RENTALS

LABOURER

• Who will be responsible for the daily maintenance of the building and its surrounding • Must be able to drive a range of vehicles including busses • Must be courteous at all times • Must be willing to carry out duties assigned • Must have excellent customer service skills Candidates can drop off all resume at the reception desk at Bayview Motors

TOP O’ THE COVE DELI

Dishwasher/ nighttime Restaurant Cleaner

kitchen and bathroom cleaning, mopping floors, general maintenance apply with CV to schedule an appointment at Top O’ The Cove Deli • All applicants must possess a valid driver’s license • must be willing to work with little or no supervision • must be willing to work weekends and holidays • must be able to drive a manual vehicle

9506

CAPTAIN

April 12 - 18, 2014 DESTINATION TCI is looking to fill the following positions:

Liveaboard scuba vessel seeks a Captain

• Must have a current 500 ton (ITC) Master’s license with STCW-95 who is also a certified Divemaster or above • Must have substantial experience on vessels greater than 100 ft.

• Must have strong customer service background, maintenance skills and fluent in English is required • Previous liveaboard experience preferred

Please send resume to: diana@exploreventures.com

8 Domestic Workers 9496

To work 5 days per week email: destinationtci@ gmail.com BELONGERS ONLY NEED APPLY 9431

SUNRISE RENTALS

LABOURER • Who will be responsible for the daily maintenance of the building and its surrounding • Must be able to drive a range of vehicles including busses • Must be courteous at all times • Must be willing to carry out duties assigned • Must have excellent customer service skills • All applicants must possess a valid driver’s license • must be willing to work with little or no supervision • must be willing to work weekends and holidays • must be able to drive a manual vehicle

Candidates can drop off all resume at the reception desk at Bayview Motors

KING CONSTRUCTION Is looking for 3

9506

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LA FAMILIA RESTAURANT Is looking for a

labourers

to work 5 days per week salary $5.50 per hour email: destinationtci@ gmail.com BELONGERS ONLY NEED APPLY 9433

TARCIA FRANCIS Is looking for a

domestic worker To work 6 days per week salary $5.00 per hour.

contact: 241-0348

9518

TURKS AND CAICOS VISION CONSTRUCTION Is looking for 4

domestic worker To work 5 days per week salary $250.00 per week.

contact: 341-1215 9498

labourers

to work 5 days per week salary $5.50 per hour email: destinationtci@ gmail.com BELONGER ONLY NEED APPLY 9432

April 12 - 18, 2014

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

STAFF VACANCY MANAGER FINANCIAL SERVICES This position must provide and maintain reliable financial and business information to key management personnel as basis for sound decision making; ensure financial systems, data and reports are in accordance to generally accepted accounting principles, regulatory requirements and management goals and objectives; and ensure Finance staff productivity in all areas of responsibility.

MAIN DUTIES/KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Accountable for company-wide accounting and financial reporting functions, including AP/ AR/Payroll/General Ledger/Inventory/Fixed Assets/Work Order and Cash Receipts.

• Maintains and monitors financial policies and procedures, ensuring operational and financial compliance with Group policies.

• Collaborates with external auditors to provide in-depth assistance with periodic financial and inventory audits.

• Provides timely and accurate reporting of month-end closings, and financial reporting activities.

• Contributes to the achievement of business objectives through the accurate and timely identification and resolution of accounting issues/opportunities.

• Establishes cross training as required.

• Monitors the succession plan of subordinates to ensure that the department operates effectively and efficiently.

• Provides coaching, guidance and support, set professional development plans to assist employees to reach their full potential through the Performance Management process.

• Manages the financial system, ensuing maximum productivity and that it meets the needs of the business today and the future.

• Oversees the continuous improvement of Accounting and Financial Processes and the development of the team with the goal to achieve best practices and optimal output.

• Ensures that all finances are properly administered and monitored, including credit control.

• Ensures that appropriate financial regulations and controls are in place and in use at all times.

• Ensures that all financial reporting obligations are met in relation to cash management.

• Identifies, investigates, and analyzes potential operational improvement. As appropriate, based on findings make proposal for operational changes (policy, procedures, processes, etc.)

• Maintains a documented system of accounting policies and procedures.

• Ensures that sufficient funds are available to meet ongoing operational and capital investment requirements.

• Maintains banking relationships.

• Reports to management on variances from the established budget, and the reasons for those variances.

• Engages in ongoing cost reduction analyses in all areas of the company.

• Ensures that written performance evaluations of supervised employees are completed as required, provides continuous feedback on personnel performance issues, and takes immediate action to recognize achievements and address deficiencies or problems.

• Ensures compliance with corporate policies, government regulations and GAAP standards • Other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

INTERNAL AUDITOR

This job will focus primarily on conducting performance, financial, and compliance audit projects; providing consulting services to the organization’s management and staff; and coordinating the development of the annual audit plan.

Main Duties

• Perform responsibilities as stated in the Internal Audit Charter.

• Assists in the establishment of the internal audit department.

• Assists in the development of annual internal audit plans using an appropriate risk based methodology.

• Evaluate and provide reasonable assurance that the organization’s network of risk management, control, and governance processes within the organization are functioning in accordance to management’s intentions and objectives.

• Execute audits across the organization and service territory including complex and special projects while performing critical project management duties including planning, scheduling, coordinating, and reporting of audit engagements.

• Responsible for documentation and monitoring of internal control processes.

• Coordinate and track internal/external testing of controls and their status of gaps and remedial actions of the various divisions/ departments.

• Assist in remediation of deficiencies in internal controls specifically with respect to the control environment.

• Make recommendations that add value ensuring maximum payback to the entity or process under review.

• Responsible for the coordination process to obtain management assessments of internal controls, including the identification of weaknesses and opportunities for improvement.

• Facilitates the control self-assessments conducted in the organization.

• Responsible for preparing complex audit reports.

• Provide support and assistance to external and Fortis Internal audit activities.

• Assists the Director of Financial Services and Risk Management in the monitoring of changes in professional standards, pronouncements, laws, guidelines and audit requirements.

• Attending, presenting and/or participating in continuing professional education classes and training courses.

• Performing other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

ACADEMIC/WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: • Must be a Bachelor of Science with a degree or major in Accountancy • A Master’s Degree would be beneficial • Must possess a strong utility and regulatory accounting background • Must be a CPA or CA or ACCA. Master’s degree, CMA, and CFA • Must have at least 5-10 years managerial experience.

• Must have extensive working experience with one of the big 4 auditing firms.

• Must possess 5-10 years’ experience in regulatory accounting and finance.

CORE COMPETENCY SKILLS: • Must possess excellent team playing and leadership abilities • Must possess extensive working knowledge of financial management, internal controls, cost accounting, forecasting and budgeting techniques.

• Must possess extensive knowledge in areas of generally accepted accounting and management principles.

• Must possess the ability to ability to develop, monitor and maintain management information systems and procedures.

• Must possess excellent oral and written communication, organization, analytical, and problem solving skills.

• Must possess excellent working knowledge of MS Office software programs, including MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and various databases.

• Must have a Bachelor of Science with a degree or major in Accountancy • Master’s Degree in Accountancy would be beneficial • Must be a CPA or CA or ACCA and CIA or CISA. Must have at least 3-5 years extensive supervisory experience from the big 4 auditing firms.

• Must possess excellent team playing and leadership abilities • Must possess exceptional project management skills • Comfortable with leading edge risk assessment methodologies • Must possess strong inter-personal, organizational, multi-tasking, and oral and advanced written communication skills.

• Must possess high level of professional excellence characterized by sound judgment skills, and drive for results.

• Must possess the ability to develop, monitor and maintain management information systems and procedures.

• Must possess excellent working knowledge of MS Office software programs, including MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and various databases.

• Must possess working knowledge of other ERP systems.

Compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications

Deadline for submission of applications is April 14, 2014 to:

Compensation

Salary based on qualifications and ability Deadline for submission of applications is April 14, 2014 Kindly submit applications stating qualifications and work experience to:

Dr. Kellie-Ann Evans-Hall Manager, Human Resources, FortisTCI Limited P. O. Box 132, Providenciales Email address: hrapplications@ppcltd.tc fax: 649-941-4304 9487

Dr. Kellie-Ann Evans-Hall Manager, Human Resources FortisTCI Limited P. O. Box 132, Providenciales Email address: hrapplications@fortistci.com or khall@fortistci.com Fax: 649-941-4304

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April 12 - 18, 2014

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

Connecticut wins fourth NCAA title, beating Kentucky conference realignment and ineligible for the NCAA tournament just one year ago

due to academic sanctions, won its fourth and most improbable national title on

PELICAN BAY RESTAURANT

Restaurant Manager

The successful applicant should posses a minimum of 10 years experience in the field including ;;Applicant must be able to host and execute banquets up to 150 ;;Responsible for the selection of wines as costing and menu print ;;Use of micros POS system, Applicant should be able to both operate and program the POS. ;;Extensive experience and knowledge of wines and wine service is crucial • Achieves restaurant operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews • Meets restaurant financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.

• Plans menus by consulting with chefs; estimates food costs and profits; adjusts menus.

Bartender

Minimum of 4 years of experience in a upscale restaurant as. Must possess excellent verbal and communication skills Also have experience in stock taking and inventories must have good cashier skills. Be a team player.

All the positions above requires working long hours nights and days public holidays and weekends Salary range based on experience

For more information on job descriptions, please contact Pelican Bay 649-431-1689. Please call for an appointment, bring along your resume and resident status

Ricardo Fulford Consultant Services On behalf of his clients: Johnny Phanor is seeking employment for the following:

1) Labourer

Starting Salary is negotiable. Interested candidate may contact 3456859for further details regarding employment.

Solon Georges is seeking employment for the following:

1) Labourer

Interested candidate may contact 344-9209 further details regarding employment

Cycliaine Variety Store is seeking employment for the following:

1) Sale Person Interested candidate may contact 442-4429 further details regarding employment

Rene Georges is seeking employment for the following:

1) Waitress

Interested candidate may contact 241-0426 further details regarding employment Interested candidate must contact the number advertise for further details regarding employment.

Ricardo Fulford

Immigration and Labour Consultant President of Ricardo Fulford Consultant Services ricardofulford@gmail.com (649) 346-1125

Monday, beating Kentucky 60-54 at AT&T Stadium.

Getting a clutch performance from senior guard Shabazz Napier and a lot of help from the Wildcats at the free-throw line, the Huskies were left standing at the end of a physical, ugly game and secured a number of historic markers, including becoming the first No. 7 seed to win it all.

“You’re looking at the hungry Huskies,” Napier told the crowd and TV audience. “Ladies and gentlemen, this is what happens when you ban us.”

The University of Connecticut became the first No.7 seed to win the overall title.

WILNISE PRINCE

TOP O’ THE COVE DELI

Is looking for a

Dishwasher/ nighttime Restaurant Cleaner

kitchen and bathroom cleaning, mopping floors, general maintenance • All applicants must possess a valid driver’s license • must be willing to work with little or no supervision • must be willing to work weekends and holidays • must be able to drive a manual vehicle

domestic worker to work 5 days

Apply with CV to schedule an appointment at Top O’ The Cove Deli

contact: 345-7876

9507

THE University of Connecticut, a basketball programme left behind in

per week salary $5.50 per hour.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION SALE M&S TRUST COMPANY LIMITED as Chargee pursuant to the Registered Land Ordinance HEREBY GIVES NOTICE that it will cause to be sold by Public Auction the following property outside the offices of Miller Simons O’Sullivan, Regent House West, Regent Village, Grace Bay, Providenciales at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, 1st May 2014:

Title 60707/115 & 116, Cheshire Hall & Richmond Hill, Providenciales Registered Proprietor: JN Overseas Investment Limited

This property consists of 1.29 acres.

The property comprises a concrete industrial building with a total floor area of approximately 15,750 square feet. The building provides eleven units which were previously used as office/storage/brewery units with two bathroom facilities. Part of the property is currently leased. The development has been constructed over the entire property in a "U" shaped configuration; parking is on asphalt surfaced driveway and circulation areas. There are front boundary walls, loading dock areas and ramps. The existing lease expires 31st July 2014 but is subject to renewal by the Lessee at its sole option.

Any and all potential bidders will be required to produce one (1) valid form of identification to Miller Simons O’Sullivan on the day of the Auction Draft Terms and Conditions of Sale and the Draft Agreements for Sale are available upon demand prior to the Auction.

Any and all Successful bidders will be required to pay a ten (10) per cent deposit upon a successful bid before close of business on the day of the Auction. Any and all successful bidders will also have to pay Auction legal fees in the sum of Seven Hundred and Fifty Dollars (US$750.00.)

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Jamaican sprinter Simpson to appeal ‘incredibly unjust’ ban OLYMPIC gold medalist Sherone Simpson of Jamaica plans to file an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) after receiving an 18-month doping suspension Tuesday, with her agent calling the ban “incredibly unjust.”

Simpson, who won gold at the 2004 Olympics in the 4x100-meter relay, silver in the 100 meters at the 2008 Games and silver in the 4x100meter relay at the 2012 Olympics, tested positive for the banned stimulant oxilofrine at last year’s Jamaican national championships.

The 29-year-old revealed last year -- on the same day former 100-meter world-record holder Asafa Powell of Jamaica and former world champion Tyson Gay of the U.S. said they had tested positive for banned substances -that she would never “intentionally take an illegal substance of any form” but Jamaica’s anti-doping disciplinary panel Tuesday claimed she was “negligent,” The Jamaican Gleaner newspaper reported.

The ban is backdated to last June, which means Simpson would be able to return to competition this

Former Olympic gold medalist Sherone Simpson plans to appeal her doping ban, her agent says.

December.

“The panel has given no written explanation as to how or why they came to this decision,” Simpson’s agent, Paul Doyle, said in a statement sent to CNN. “We feel that this ruling is incredibly unjust and we will be appealing to the Court of Arbitration (for) Sport immediately.”

Doyle added that the case for CAS should be “very straightforward.”

“Sherone took a legal supplement

that was contaminated with oxilofrine,” said Doyle. “Two different labs that we commissioned to test the supplement both determined that oxilofrine was present and that it was not declared on the label.

“Additionally, on our advisement (the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency) ordered the supplement directly from the company and tested it themselves and confirmed the same. Subsequently, USADA has posted a warning on their website warning athletes not to take the supplement because it contains banned substances that are not declared on the label.

“These are the core facts of Sherone’s case and cannot be disputed. Typically in such a case, the athlete is given a punishment ranging from a public warning to three months of ineligibility. The fact that the panel has given 18 months suspension and have provided no explanation as to why is unacceptable in our opinion.”

It was a double blow Tuesday for Jamaican athletes, since discus thrower Allison Randall received a two-year doping suspension, The Gleaner said.

Chelsea rallies to join Real Madrid in Champions League semifinals IT WAS one of the most memorable scenes in recent Champions League history -- Jose Mourinho running along the touchline to celebrate with his Porto side at Old Trafford after a late goal knocked out Manchester United in 2004.

Ten years later Mourinho made another long dash on the touchline in the Champions League, this time after his Chelsea scored an 87thminute goal through Demba Ba to take control against Paris SaintGermain in the quarterfinals. He wasn’t overly celebrating but instead giving instructions to his team on how to protect the lead in the dying stages.

Chelsea did hang on, winning 2-0 at home to overturn a 3-1 first-leg deficit and advance on away goals in a battle of the rich versus the rich in European football. Mourinho thus will be managing a team in the Champions League last four for the fifth consecutive campaign.

“Demba made a crucial finish for us and I think (it was) very much deserved,” Mourinho told ITV. “The team that decided to defend was punished and the team that played with their heart deserved to go to the semis.”

A Champions League winner with

Demba Ba sent Chelsea through with his effort in the 87th minute.

Porto and Inter Milan, Mourinho is seeking to achieve the feat with his beloved Blues.

Chelsea will be joined in the semis by Mourinho’s previous club Real Madrid, which survived -barely -- without Cristiano Ronaldo against 2013 finalist Borussia Dortmund. Dortmund won 2-0 at home Tuesday but was eliminated 3-2 on aggregate.

“It was a night of suffering but at the end of it we are happy as we are through to the semifinals,” Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti told UEFA.com.

The opening 25 minutes in London suggested the visitors would comfortably cope with Chelsea.

But after Salvatore Sirigu had to scramble to get a hand to Frank Lampard’s deflected free kick, the game changed.

Andre Schurrle, only on the field after an injury to Chelsea’s offensive star, Eden Hazard, converted from David Luiz’s flick in the 32nd minute.

Stamford Bridge awoke, and Schurrle and Oscar struck the crossbar seconds apart shortly after the break.

Ireland won the ICC Intercontinental Cup in 2013, beating Afghanistan in the final.

Ireland and Scotland to get Test chance as ICC approves play-off A PLAY-OFF system that will give Ireland and Scotland the chance to play Test cricket has been approved by the International Cricket Council.

The world governing body said the ICC Test Challenge will take place every four years from 2018.

The winners of the ICC Intercontinental Cup - featuring the top non-Test sides - will play four five-day matches against the lowestranked Test team.

Ireland won the Cup in 2013, beating Afghanistan in the final.

ICC chief executive David Richardson said: “The ICC Test Challenge now opens the door for

associate members to play Test cricket.

“In doing so, it gives even greater context to the ICC Intercontinental Cup, which will now be a pathway to Test cricket.”

There are 10 Test-playing nations - South Africa, Australia, India, England, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, West Indies, New Zealand, Zimbabwe and Bangladesh.

Under the Test Challenge plan, approved at the ICC board meeting in Dubai, the team ranked 10th on 31 December 2017 - or at the conclusion of any Test series in progress at that time - will compete in the play-off.

Pistorius: I did not pick on Reeva Steenkamp SOUTH African athlete Oscar Pistorius has denied “picking on” his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, as his cross-examination continues.

He was commenting on a mobile phone message Ms Steenkamp sent him.

The prosecution has been trying to portray Mr Pistorius as self-obsessed and negligent with firearms.

Mr Pistorius denies murdering Ms Steenkamp, saying he accidentally shot her dead through a door, fearing there was a burglar in his house.

Prosecutors say the Olympic and Paralympic sprinter intentionally killed his girlfriend on 14 February last year by firing a gun through a bathroom door at her after a row at his Pretoria home.

Mr Pistorius, 27, who is a double amputee, faces life imprisonment if convicted of murdering the 29-yearold model, reality TV celebrity and law graduate.

Before Thursday’s proceedings closed for the day, chief prosecutor Gerrie Nel focused his questioning on events before the shooting.

He led Mr Pistorius through the moments after he woke up at 03:00, getting out of bed to bring in two fans from the balcony and close the

Oscar Pistorius faced a fourth day of tough questioning.

sliding doors.

Mr Nel took issue with Mr Pistorius’s assertion that he did not hear Reeva Steenkamp get out of bed to go to the toilet.

He also showed a police photograph of the bedroom, taken three hours after the shooting, which he said contradicted Mr Pistorius’s version of where the fans and a duvet had been placed.

“Your version is a lie,” Mr Nel said - something the defendant denied.

In a second day of intense crossexamination, Mr Pistorius said he had not meant to pull the trigger, even to fire at an intruder.

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Josh for Sports

The state of national cricket in the TCI FROM my research, some five years ago into the history of cricket in the TCI, I discovered that the game was introduced in our islands by two Methodist missionaries from Jamaica some 80 odd years ago in Grand Turk and South Caicos.

For those of you who do not know, these two gentlemen’s names are indelibly etched in the HJ Robinson High School in GT. These gentlemen were also responsible for the introduction of athletic competition in the high school in GT as well as the high school in South Caicos. They were also responsible for the formation of the Boys’ Brigade in those islands from which also created an avenue for the formation of the Girls’ Guide in the TCI. The era was around the 1930s.

CRICKET WITHOUT BOUNDARIES In those introductory years, there were no gender boundaries in cricket.

Actually there were high school girls that could outplay many of the boys.

One such stalwart was Ms. Helena J. Robinson in whose honour the high school in the capital in named after.

Actually, some of the stars back in those early days included the likes of Uncle Ossie (recently deceased), Morris Hanchel, “Spot” (deceased), Norman Saunders, Charles Taylor, Lovey Adams just to name a few.

MY FIRST EXPOSURE TO TCI CRICKET When I came home in 1974, cricket was a-jumping in South Caicos and Grand Turk. Actually cricket was played in the primary schools on those two islands. It was the national sport in this country at that time.

PARADE FILLED The Parade Ground at the GT high school was overflowing with spectators when there was a match. The high school (in GT) always had the most competitive teams. That’s where the Quelches came from. The sport was so popular at that time that persons were considered “odd ball” to have not played the sport.

The Police always had a team. South Caicos played its part.

THE TOLLING OF THE BELL When I returned home in 1977/8 as sports director and national coach, I wrote constitutions for all sports played, including cricket.

RESISTANCE Alas, the GT cricketers were so filled with self-pride that they were not receptive to chance. If fact I felt that they looked at me with the “who are you to try and show us the way forward” face.

MY VISION I had the vision and the knowhow to acquire membership in the West

few years has been the pastime of an older generation. Only a few youths, and mostly over 30s and some over 50s play religiously. What should also be noted is that the majority of these players are foreign nationals with a minority being TCI belongers.

By Joshua Gardiner

Indies Cricket Board”, but as you know “hard head birds don’t make good soup”. Thus cricket in the TCI as the national sport signed its own death warrant.

WHERE ARE WE NOW? Cricket in the TCI is trying hard to come back from its knockout punch. Primary schools no longer play the game for physical education. Cricket is no longer a part of the high schools’ regular PE classes as it was back in the 60s/70s.

Basically the sport over the last

THE NEED FOR A TOTAL OVERHAUL As we all know the youths are the future of any country. We need to have cricket re-implemented as a regular part of the PE programme in all of the schools.

Make it compulsory that at least two months of the year, every student (primary to high school) must play the sport during PE and have interhouse and inter-school tournaments— culminating with a national school championship at both levels. At the conclusion, choose a national school team to tour various schools abroad.

THE WAY FORWARD Having been following the game all my life here and discussing issues with members of the National Executives

over the years, I’m totally aware of the state of the game and the barriers that confront the national association.

MY OBSERVATIONS If you go to a match at the Downtown Ball Park in Providenciales, you may find 30-50 spectators. That would not do. We need to popularise the game in the manner that I fore mentioned.

What happens in 5-10 years when the current players’ skills have diminished or when age catches up?

WAY FORWARD A plausible way forward at the government level is for the ministry responsible for sports to identify a pool of cricketers who can act as teachers of the game at each and every government school. The duration of this stint could be two months (mid-March to mid-May) and for their time and efforts these cricketers should be pay about $2000 each.

It is incumbent for the ministry to identify and pay a cricketer for every government school.

GOVERNOR’S INITIATIVE The time has arrived for the governor, as patron of the game locally, to give the TCICA a plot of land in Provo where in which it can develop a ground of its own. The association must seek sponsorship to achieve its objectives.

THERE NEEDS TO BE CHANGE The national association needs to embrace at least one representative from every school in this country as its members.

FINALLY I’m again beseeching his excellence to use his office to secure a fulltime technical director (approximately $20,000 per annum) from the UK to be responsible for bringing the game to the level of the rest of the West Indies.

I have a ton more that I can say, but too much is as good as none at all.

Until next time, Love Josh

Lightning strikes again the Commonwealth Games Federation based between India and London.

– sports history amnesia WITH utter amusement, I listened to the sports news on Radio Turks and Caicos earlier this week. It spoke about the pending arrival of the Commonwealth Games’ torch that has been travelling around the globe throughout the Commonwealth countries on its way to the Commonwealth Games slated to be held in Glasgow, Scotland this summer.

THE TCI LEG Slated to arrive sometime next week there are a series of events, activities and functions planned for both Providenciales and Grand Turk to mark the historic passing of this regal object. I am honestly most happy about this momentous occasion.

HISTORICAL BLUNDER However I can’t help but feeling wrongfully sidelined. It is above and beyond me to comprehend the objective behind the current body in its failure to keep the founder sidelined.

HISTORICAL DOCUMENTED FACT You cannot undo history.

In 1977/8 I founded/created the following association that acquired

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world memberships.

(1) TCAAA: I was president and national coach. I wrote the constitution. I acquired membership into the parent body the IAAF (based in Italy).

I also handpicked current Commonwealth Games president Rita Mills (Gardiner) as assistant secretary.

(2) Rifle shooting: I was a special advisor. I wrote the constitution, acquired membership into the world governing body, based in Russia. The local president was Lee Astwood Sr. (1978).

(3) Weightlifting: I was secretary and founder. I wrote the constitution, acquired membership into the world body in Bulgaria in 1978.

The president was Hugh WilsonGT (deceased).

(4) Commonwealth Games Association: I was the founding president in 1978.

I wrote the constitution, acquired membership to

HISTORICAL FACTS As a result of the aforementioned facts we (the TCI) competed in the Commonwealth Games in 1978 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada in the sports mentioned above.

Due to this bold embarkation, the government elected and British made commemorative coins and stamps to highlight our participation in this historic event.

Thus these events are documented in Russia, Bulgaria, Italy, Canada, the Bahamas, the CARIFTA countries and the TCI. I am therefore hurt that despite our historic steps, despite the founding fathers paving the way for several association and several executive members we have been shunned like yesterday’s news.

Having this level of disrespect and unjustified lack of acknowledgement is not only unheard of globally, it is against most of the constitutions and creates bad taste for the young generation, of whom we are role models.

DÉJÀ VU This is not the first time that I have been cast aside and not acknowledged for my pioneering efforts.

In a booklet published by one

of the current association heads to commemorate our silver-jubilee (25 years) it was stated that Leslie Musgrove (deceased) founded the TCAAA. During CARIFTA 2007, this individual never accorded the founding executive any special privileges. I had to literally hustle my way into CARIFTA, although it was I who took the TCI to CARIFTA in 1978.

THE PROPER THING TO DO The proper thing to do now is to showcase our rich history; I feel that all living Commonwealth Games participants should be showcased during the celebrations surrounding the festivals involving the passing of the torch through the TCI. Not only is this honourable, but it is the norm in other countries. Without knowledge of where we came, how can we properly navigate our future course?

Apart from me are Albert Grant Sr., Lee Astwood, Daniel Briscoe, Beatrice Delancy (Robinson) and all others. Those in authority know the names.

In closing, I’m saying that time, which is longer than rope, will let the cat out of the bag and the truth shall prevail.

For you cannot change history or hide it eternally.

With all due respect and love for my country, love Josh

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Garvin Bruno (kneeling left) scored 111 unbeaten runs, while Kavin Mars (kneeling right) added 71 and Ira Baptiste (standing right) made 58 not out to take Police to a comprehensive victory.

Alvardo Parker powered his way to 15 points, seven boards and three assists in the Harbour Boys’ win.

Marcusson Lightbourne finished with 24 points and 12 boards for defending champions, the GT Stallions.

PABA Night League Playoffs:

Flyers advance to semis – Stallions, Harbour Boys and Police ahead in first round clashes FORMER champions the Five Cays Flyers have soared into the semi-finals of the Provo Amateur Basketball Association (PABA) Night League after back-to-back wins over a short-handed Shottas in their best-of-three clash at the Gus Lightbourne Sports Complex.

The number two seeded Flyers won game one 68-47 after centre Chad Campbell led the attack with 16 points and five rebounds. The Shottas were led by Sugar Ray Smith with 12 points, four assists and three rebounds.

Game two, however resulted in a forfeit after Shottas added unauthorised players to their

rosters.

On Saturday night the number one seeded team and defending champions Grand Turk Stallions thrashed the Steelers who had advanced to the eighth position on Friday night. The 30-point blowout was orchestrated by Marcusson Lightbourne, who powered his way a double-double (24 points and 12 boards to go with three blocks).

Clement Howell’s guard Randy Rigby led the Steelers with 16 points, six assists and a game high six steals.

The third best seeded team and title contenders South Caicos Harbour Boys edged past the sixth

seeded J&D Collectors 52-51.

Alvardo Parker powered his way to 15 points, seven boards and three assists while Dinero Harvey led the Collectors with 15 points and eight boards.

The number five seeded Police Badgers got the better of the number four seeded Predators 61-59 in the first of their best-in-three clash.

Sandro Germain led the attack for the winners with 12 points and four rebounds. Roger Martinez led the Predators with 15 points, three assists and three boards while Elliot Johnson dominated the glass with 19 rebounds and four blocks to go with his 10 points. This Friday night all three winners will look to close out the series, but if necessary game three would be played on Saturday night or the semis will start.

Garland runs new 200M PB NATIONAL athlete Angelo Garland has a new personal best in the 200M. The Texas A&M University Corpus Christi freshman, who holds the school’s 400M record, and who was a part of a record breaking 4X400M team last month, almost sprinted to another school record.

The former Munro College student was 0.02 of a second off the 200M school’s record when he competed recently at the Islander Dash Meet at the Dugan Soccer and Track Stadium in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Despite placed in lane seven he still managed to finish second in the event with a time of 21.36s—the second fastest time in his school’s history. The youngster’s previous best was 21.74s which he also ran for his school.

TCICA Men’s 30-over competition:

Bruno returns to Police with unbeaten ton – Lawmen amass 292 runs in 18-over win GARVIN Bruno marched onto the Downtown Ball Park ground last Sunday with a mission. His absence from the Police side last season had not only resulted in the lawmen opting out of the competition, but Bruno himself had suffered with the bat in the KB Homes’ colours.

He was looking to change this and reassert himself and his club to their dominant stature.

With every stroke of the ball, his confidence grew, soon he had sparked his side to a whopping 292 runs in a match restricted to 18-overs aside (the highest score at this level under 20 overs) and himself to an unbeaten century.

“I have been out of it for the past season. I really wanted to make an impact this season,” the 26-year-old told the Weekly News. “I felt that I was knocking the ball well in the nets and promised a 100 in the first game. I was really happy that I could have accomplished it.”

The opener of the TCICA Men’s 30-over competition was an easy victory for the Lawmen over Jamturk.

Police had won the toss, tallied their mammoth score and then, to add insult to injury, they restricted their opponents to 84 runs. Jerry Grant led the winner’s bowling attack with stifling figures of 4-10 from four overs, but the batting overshadowed his performance.

SCORING CLINIC Bruno, a former Dominican U-19 cricketer, spanked 17 fours and four sixes in his score of 111, but his exploits were supplemented by good innings from Kavin Mars and the hard hitting Ira Baptiste.

Mars stroked his way to 10 fours and a six in his innings of 71, while Baptiste who remained not out blitz to 58 runs after smashing five sixes and two fours.

Glenn Campbell and Jeffery Bascoe took one wicket a piece for JamTurk. The only other worthy mention for the losing side was Orville Hamilton, who played a few shots despite wickets tumbling at the other end. His 34 runs included four fours and a six.

2014 Church Co-ed Softball League:

Methodist score 10 unanswered runs to beat Abundant Life The TCI national athlete was just 0.02 of a second off his school’s 200M record.

DECISIONS Garland, who has favoured the 400M over all other sprints, has not closed the door on the 200M. “With my 200M times really developing I’m not too sure what will happen next year. It all depends

on how better I get in the 400M then, I guess, at the end of the year, I’ll make a decision if I should step back down to the 200M.” At the recent meet Garland also helped his relay team to the school’s second fastest 4X100M time.

THE Methodist Church came from behind to beat the Abundant Life Ministries 16-15 when action in the 2014 Church Co-ed Softball League continued last Monday at the National Stadium.

Methodist had taken an early lead, but by the bottom of the second Abundant Life were ahead 8-6. The hitters continued their onslaught and with five runs at the top of the third and two at the top of the fourth Methodist

who had not scored back, looked out of it. But at the bottom of the fourth with the score 15-6 Methodist showed why they are a strong side. Their batters rallied and scored the needed runs for the win.

In the final game of the evening Paradise Baptist defeated Harvest Bible 9-5 after romping ahead from the second innings.

The league will continue on April 24.

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VMBS Intercol Track and Field Championships:

Williams wins 200M, just short of Powell’s 2002 record

– Plans to launch his foundation next week in the TCI TCI national sprint record holder Delano Williams finished 0.03s short of former world record holder Asafa Powell’s 2002 200M meet record when he competed in the VMBS Intercol Track and Field Championships last Saturday.

The 200M junior world champion beat rival and favourite Jason Young in his sub 21 seconds run. Williams qualified for the finals with 21.60s, while Young, also from the University of the West Indies Mona Campus, had finished on top with 21.27s, but in the final, despite bettering his time to 21.09s, Young could not match

skills with the Grand Turk born Williams who ran 20.96s in a wind speed of -1.6. Williams’s time was just behind Powell’s eight-year-old record of 20.93s.

In the 100M run, the Racers Track Club athlete Williams had qualified third with a time of 10.53s, but he ended fourth overall in a time of 10.43s. UTech’s Andrew Fisher won the event in a time of 10.11s.

Williams plans to launch the Delano Williams Foundation this Monday in the TCI and his first service would be to assist the TCAAA with gear for the CARIFTA squad.

Williams, who now runs for Great Britain, but who has remained loyal to the TCI, said that the objective of the foundation would be to give back to sports (mostly athletics) when possible.

He said he wants to play a role in helping young athletes to get more involved in sports.

“I want to be a big brother to the TCI athletes, because I have been in their shoes, and we in the TCI have a lot of talent, we just need to hone it in and I want to play my part in helping that process”.

Williams is scheduled to be in the TCI from Sunday to Tuesday.

Delano Williams ran 20.93s in a wind speed of -1.6 to win the 200M at the VMBS Intercol Track and Field Championships last Saturday.

Caribbean Cup:

TCI females to host Cayman Islands and St. Kitts

Future stars

Last weekend’s TCIFA Inter-Island Football Programme was a great success for both the Academy players (seen here) and those from Grand Turk. The TCIFA coaches were high in praises for the level of preparedness by hosts Grand Turk and the enthusiasm by both young squads.

The young Academy players, (who have already represented the TCI at the U9 level overseas) and those in the capital will continue to work on all aspects of their game and overall development.

TCI will play host to the Cayman Islands and St. Kitts and Nevis in the first Caribbean Cup for females next month at the TCIFA Academy ground in Providenciales.

The local FA General Secretary Sonia Bien-Aime who sits on the executive of FIFA and CONCACAF told the Weekly News that the competition was a vision of the CFU President, Gordon Derrick and pushed/ realised by the CFU Women’s Committee chaired by her.

Bien-Aime, one of the most powerful women in world football had also been instrumental in bring the games here.

“The TCIFA was initially asked to host the Finals but given our limited financial resources to upgrade the TCIFA facility to the required standards for such an event, I had requested on behalf

of the TCIFA that we host one if the group stages.”

The May 21-28 games would be a good indicator for the TCIFA to gauge how prepared we are to host big tournament, which among other things can boost sports tournament and enhance the image of our country.

As it is the TCIFA facilities are very close to meeting the requirements, barring seating, upgraded lighting and some other minor improvements.

Bien-Aime said that the Cup would help advance female football in the region and reignite interest locally.

“This is extremely important for the development of football, in particular the women and girls game”.

The tournament, which will serve as a CONCACAF WC Qualifier, will see one team advancing to the next round.

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