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PRINCE’S MANSION SELLS FOR $10.8M Providenciales’ luxury holiday rental market is to receive a high-profile boost with the PAGE 5 addition of legendary singer Prince’s plush coastal estate.

Luxury development Rock House begins construction in Blue Mountain PAGE  32 GRAND TURK MUSEUM PAGE 4 AND CHURCH VANDALISED

PNP PROMISES TO TRANSFORM GRAND TURK’S ECONOMY PAGE  14

PAGE MUSEUM  30 HOSTS ANOTHER ‘BACK IN THE DAY’

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Paint was used to cover up the hate speech

Grand Turk museum and church vandalised HATE speech had to be painted over after it was found scrawled across the front of the two buildings in Grand Turk this week. The racist graffiti was found on Wednesday (June 26) on the front wall of the TCI National Museum and the Seventh Day Adventist Church on Front Street. It read, “White trash” on the museum and “F*ck white people” on the church. Michael Pateman, director of the Turks and Caicos National Museum Foundation, told press of the vandalism later that day. He said: “This has recently been a problem on Grand Turk with several

signs and other buildings on the island being targeted. “While we don’t believe that the museum itself was the target, as the Seventh Day Adventist Church on Front Street, which is primarily used by Haitian worshipers was also targeted.” He explained that after police inspection museum staff removed the graffiti from in front of the building and assisted with the removal from the church. “There is a misperception that the national museum is for expats and whites only,” he said. “The Turks and Caicos National Museum Foundation is dedicated to

recording, interpreting, preserving and celebrating the rich history and culture of the Turks and Caicos Islands and ALL its people.” Pateman said that over the last several years the museum has expanded its community outreach and educational programmes. It now includes the monthly and summer kids club (both Grand Turk and Provo), Back in the Day (Provo), Grand Turk Cooking Competition, Emancipation Day Celebrations (Provo), Museum Day (Grand Turk),

Museum Quiz (Provo), Evening with the Experts (both Grand Turk and Provo) and Movie Nights (Grand Turk). “We will continue to use the museum as a location to celebrate the community,” he said. “Additionally, the museum has a diverse board of directors including Belongers and expatriots, all of who volunteer their services.” At the recent Museum Gala in Providenciales on June 8 the museum

Published by Turks & Caicos News Company Ltd. Cheshire House, Leeward Highway, Providenciales P.O. Box 52, Turks & Caicos Islands, BWI W. Blythe Duncanson - Publisher/Editor-in-Chief Olivia Rose - Senior Reporter Faizool Deo - Sports Editor (At Large) Cord Garrido-Lowe - Graphics Consultant (At Large) Dilletha Lightbourne-Williams - Office Manager Email: (Advertising) tcnews@tciway.tc, (News) tcweeklynews@gmail.com Tel. 649-946-4664 (office), 649-232-3508 (after hours) Website address: www.tcweeklynews.com Follow us on: Facebook: facebook.com/tcweeklynews Twitter: twitter.com/tcweeklynews1 TCI National Museum was one of the targets of vandals

honoured board members, Hon. Derek Taylor, and Thomas Saunders, former director of immigration, for their 27 years of volunteering on the board of directors “We will not let the recent hate speech deter the museum from continuing to expand our programming and events for all the residents of the Turks and Caicos,” Pateman concluded. The Turks and Caicos National Museum Foundation is a registered not for profit organisation.

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The six-acre estate boasts panoramic sea views

Prince’s Provo estate hits holiday rental market US financier – and Prince fan – buys Turtle Tail property for $10.8 million BY GEMMA HANDY PROVIDENCIALES’ luxury holiday rental market is to receive a high-profile boost with the addition of legendary singer Prince’s plush coastal estate. Well-heeled fans of the late ‘Purple Rain’ star will be able to book the sensational six-bedroom home in Turtle Tail for exclusive vacations after it was snapped up by a millionaire investor. Tom Barnes, CEO of a US private equity and investment firm, bought the property for $10.8 million through Turks and Caicos Sotheby’s International Realty. And as a huge Prince fan himself, Barnes will ensure the singer’s flamboyant legacy lives on. The iconic purple driveway and purple-themed movie room will remain intact within a “new and enhanced vision of the property”, a spokeswoman for Sotheby’s Providenciales office told the Weekly News. “We are so excited about this sale. The new owner plans to rent it as Emara Estate,” she said. “For residents of Turks and Caicos, it has long been understood that this is a place where people can come, regardless of their background or celebrity status, and enjoy privacy and the natural beauty that surrounds them. “The rest of the world began to catch on to this and TCI is now recognised as a high-end destination the world over. “The sale of the new Emara Estate is further evidence of that,” she added. The stunning Juba Salina property boasts panoramic sea views and

spans almost six acres, complete with tennis court, two private beaches, a 200 foot private dock, gym and cinema. It also includes an adjacent guest cottage and separate three-bedroom staff house. Barnes is a long-term visitor to the TCI and had been on the hunt for a compound large enough to host his extended family. Emara Estate will be available for short-term rentals when he is not using it. The 319 Capital Partners boss said he had grown up on Prince’s music. He clearly recalls listening to smash hit ‘1999’ in 10th grade, he told the Wall Street Journal. “If I could

go back and tell that 10th-grader that someday he’d buy Prince’s house, his head would probably explode,” he was quoted as saying. Barnes was drawn to the estate’s private island feel, he said, along with its “exceptional elevated views and a dock area which is a watersports enthusiast’s dream”. He added that it would be an ideal spot for celebrating milestone and special events. Minneapolis-born Prince, winner of eight Grammy awards, is said to have sought refuge in the Caribbean, choosing Providenciales for his private oasis, which he bought for

The new owner plans to retain the iconic star’s purple driveway

almost $13 million in 2010. The diminutive musician, who was 57 when he died, had been a regular visitor to the Islands, staying at the luxurious Amanyara resort and occasionally spotted at Blue Hills eatery, Da Conch Shack. His 10,000-acre house was the former private home of British hotel developer Richard Padgett. It underwent major refurbishment and expansion under Prince’s ownership. The estate first hit the market for $12 million in May 2016 – a month after the singer died of an accidental painkiller overdose – but never sold. A public auction in July last year

also failed to secure a buyer. It was eventually listed for $11.8 million with Sotheby’s in December. Meanwhile, another prominent property went under the hammer in Providenciales last Friday (June 21). No deal was struck for the 350 acres of land up for sale on Dellis Cay at the auction held at the offices of Saunders and Co. The tiny isle was once tipped to be the largest development in the hemisphere and an architectural masterpiece before going into receivership in 2009. Actors Michael Douglas and wife Catherine Zeta-Jones were among a slew of affluent clientele who forked out for villas on the resort-style scheme. As the Weekly News reported in May, the developer from whom the land was seized reacted to news of the auction with fury and pledged to sue both the chargee and the TCI Government. Turkish hotelier Dr Cem Kinay claimed he was out of pocket by up to $300 million. He alleged the project had fallen victim to bad press emanating from the Commission of Inquiry a decade ago, regarding a $500,000 “political donation” he had made to former Premier Michael Misick. A spokesman for the land’s registered chargee, the development’s lenders Trinidad and Tobago Unit Trust Corporation (TTUTC), said the company was merely exercising its legal rights. He said Kinay’s claims against TTUTC had been dismissed by TCI’s Supreme Court in 2011. The spokesman told the Weekly News the corporation was “considering its options” in light of the unsuccessful auction.

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CORPORATE INCOME TAX

COULD the TCI and other British overseas territories be forced to introduce corporate income tax to help curtail the billions of dollars multinational companies avoid paying each year? That’s what a watchdog group is urging the UK to do after a recent report cited the OTs as being the world’s biggest enablers of corporate tax avoidance. “Britain has full powers to impose or veto lawmaking in its dependencies and territories. “As such, it should first require them to introduce corporate income tax - which currently is nil in most [overseas territories].” What are your thoughts?

Leader of the Opposition Hon. Washington Misick

Opposition raises concerns about constructions on the beach BY OLIVIA ROSE LEADER of the Opposition Hon. Washington Misick has expressed concerns about the increase of villas and other large buildings being built on the beach in some residential areas. As the Turks and Caicos Islands continues to experience a boom in construction, many tourism type properties are being built on areas that we once restricted due to safety concerns. Misick, speaking at a recent press conference, called on residents to investigate and question the Government on these critical issues that are going unchecked. “I just want to ask some of you to drive through Leeward and go to the extreme point and see what is happening there and ask yourself the question, what is going on? “…we see a situation over there where huge mansions are being built on shifting sand. Why and how can that be allowed?” He emphasised that in order for the territory to adopt and truly enforce environmentally friendly practices certain things have to be done transparently. The Opposition leader stressed that many of these structures pose a serious threat to other homes during a storm, given the fact that building materials often become flying debris and cause further damage to surrounding residences and buildings. “Some of you who have gone around these Turks and Caicos Islands have to be wondering what is happening with law and order. “I don’t know who is in this place from Blue Hills but one of

the things that I’ve noticed that causes me grave concern as we drive along the bay road on Blue Hills… new construction going on the sand dunes. “I do not understand how this was allowed to happen. Not only is it blocking views, but it is also sitting on the sand dune which poses a threat in serious hurricanes for persons who live further inland. “I’ve always understood that this was a no go zone in terms of development particularly any major development. “I’ve always understood that it was okay to build temporary shelters or temporary structures for the purpose of vending pertaining to the tourism trade. “I’m absolutely aghast to find that this permanent tourism type construction on the dune. The people in the north side ought to be asking questions about this. “These are some of the issues that people in the different constituencies ought to be concerned about.” Turning his attention to the environmental impact assessments (EIA) which are usually conducted before developments are given the green light by the Government, Misick explained that the current system might be compromised. “We’ve got a single EIA consultant whose been doing work in these Islands for dozens of years, whose work is not peer reviewed, whose hired by developers, submitted the EIA to planning and is accepted. “…right now there’s no partition, it is the worst case of collusion that I’ve ever seen. “And these are the issues that CONTINUED 

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Right of abode

If mother Britain is ready for the onslaught of our children that will come home to she. If she kills those economies she can very well go ahead and do whatever she feels like. These OTs have EU citizenship. None of us need to stay in a sinking ship economy any more. We will come home to mama. Tell mother Britannia to go for she self, do what she like. Why must we care? The social and living parameters of 1958 are not the same for 2019. We now have the right of abode. How sweet it is to be British today of the great European Union!

No progress

Not only does this country desperately need a non-touristbased source of recurring income, but being a low tax rather than a no tax jurisdiction would go a long way towards easing this type of pressure from the UK, the EU and the OECD. Whether a tax on corporate income is indeed the best way to meet this needs is open for discussion, but whatever taxation method is chosen, it must be one that is both straightforward and verifiable - perhaps a tax on real property, with different rates for developed and undeveloped lots and an exemption for principal residences might be an alternative worth considering. But whatever method is chosen, it will fall to the Government to develop a system of reporting and auditing the figures on which any tax is based. If indeed it is to be on corporate

income, it would be a relatively simple process to require that financial statements be filed along with corporate annual returns, and tax payable assessed on those same returns. But when we see the total mess that has been made of the annual return process even without financial statements, it is difficult to imagine the Government not making the expanded reporting process even more backlogged and error-prone. Hard to see the current ‘do nothing’ Government making any progress at all in this regard, without which the country leaves itself open to a system being imposed from the UK that is perhaps not the most appropriate one for the Turks and Caicos Islands. Beware!

Lion’s share

My thoughts are that the British always get the lion’s share at every round. Ask Mike v Michael Ashcroft. They can’t fool us anymore.

Justice for whom?

These ideas do not yet come from an official Her Majesty’s Government source but from a watchdog Group calling itself the Tax Justice Network (TJN). “justice” being the operative word, it begs the question, justice for whom? The suggestion that Britain having powers to legislate for its dependencies, so She ought just to make laws for other people is imperialistic, racist and filled with ultra-naivete.

Like a schoolboy reading a text book, thinking it is OK for “Rule Brittania” to just march into someone’s country and conquer that country because “they can tell another set of people what to do". It smacks of a repulsive form of repugnancy in all measure. First of all, the UK has selected which of its OTs it can legislate for. They do not impose these measures on the Isle of Man or the Channel Islands. So, their Billionaire Playboys, erstwhile royalty could hide their largesse in certain places without fear. Secondly, such measures would have no policy or other application to the TCI. There aren’t any major manufacturing or services operations in these islands that would create or make Billions of dollars to be taxed. What would they be taxing? The Idea sits in the vacuum of some one’s mind and makes “nosense”. The Government may reject this utterly stupid measure and the Opposition should join hands. This notion should be dead on arrival. Who would collect and keep those taxes. TCIG, HMG? It is ridiculous.

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Premier Cartwright Robinson was among several other heads of state at the Thanksgiving service for the life of Edward Seaga, ON, PC at the cathedral of the most Holy Trinity

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Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson collapses at the funeral of ceremony of former Jamaican prime minister Edward Seaga last weekend (photo courtesy of Loop Jamaica)

Premier collapses at late Jamaican PM’s funeral DURING a graveside service for the former prime minister of Jamaica, Edward Seaga, Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson had to be whisked away to the hospital after she collapsed. As mourners were leaving the area and dignitaries were being picked up by their respective drivers and security teams, Cartwright Robinson was placed on a stretcher and put inside an ambulance by medical personnel and some Jamaica Defence Force Military Police personnel, LoopJamaica reported. PDM Chairman Hon. Doug Parnell and Deputy Premier Hon. Sean Astwood reported to the territory on Sunday evening about the incident, offering reassurances that she was recovered and explained what caused the sudden illness. “Please be assured that our leader and premier is well and under medical observation. “There was excessive heat in Jamaica as she attended the funeral

of former prime minister Edward Seaga. “I am assured that she is well and that we should not be worried. Of course, we pray for her and her safe return as soon as possible. “She has a senior member of the Premier’s Office travelling with her and she is stable and has been in contact with her family and Government,” Parnell said at the time. Further reassurance was given by the premier on Monday via a Facebook post on her official page. That read: “Thank you; I am well. I wish to thank you all for your prayers and concerns. “I did collapse following the graveside ceremony for the Most Hon. Edward Seaga. “The medical team on hand attended to me swiftly and I was transported to the University of the West Indies Hospital where I received commendable care. “I wish to thank the team of

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we have to raise. We have to ask what is the process of getting EIAs done? Who hires them? Who paid for them? And whether there’s any peer review in the process so that the results are independent and could be defended.” Following the 2017 hurricanes, Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson

underscored the Government’s intention to fully enforce planning laws and modify antiquated building codes in an effort to lessen destruction in the wake of a storm. She affirmed that the planning code will be revised and strictly imposed thereby prohibiting people from building or rebuilding below the standard.

doctors and support staff. I will return home tomorrow, Monday June 24, as planned.” LoopJamaica reported on Sunday that Premier Cartwright Robinson was not the only person to collapse during the long funeral service. “A number of persons had also collapsed or fainted during the long funeral service, and had to be assisted at a makeshift health facility at the church grounds.

“Officials from the Ministry of Health refused to give a figure of the number of people who were treated for illnesses, citing ‘protocol’ as their reason for declining to provide the information. “However, a teenage schoolgirl was seen being taken to the facility in an ambulance after she fainted while standing in the sun,” the news site reported. The premier had travelled to

Under the tree

Jamaica last weekend to honour the life and memory of Edward Seaga, ON, PC, Jamaica’s fifth prime minister. She attended the State Service of Thanksgiving at the cathedral of the most Holy Trinity in Kingston, Jamaica. During the ceremony, the premier took part in the wreath laying ceremony paying her respect to the late Seaga.

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Education ministry to do evaluation of low GSAT passes BY OLIVIA ROSE THE DEPARTMENT of Education will conduct an in-depth evaluation of this year’s low GSAT passes and make recommendations to address students’ performance. This comes as results for the 2019 GSAT taken by 535 students across the territory showed that just over two thirds of pupils passed. The overall passes plummeted this year with a 67.66 percent success rate compared with 75.56 percent in 2018 which placed the rate at the second lowest in ten years. According to Education Minister Hon. Karen Malcolm a comprehensive evaluation is imperative to determine the factors which impact students’ performances over the past years. In a statement issued on Friday, June 21, the minister noted that this assessment when completed will aid the ministry in achieving continuous improvement of teaching and learning. This year’s unsatisfactory pass rate sparked much controversy across territory. Former education minister Hon. Akeirra Misick lambasted the Government for its slothful approach to repairing schools after the 2017 hurricanes. Misick said the condition of the schools following the storms severely affected the students’ pass rate. She said: “While most schools performed well it is interesting to note that the children that attend schools left in shambles following the hurricanes two years ago did not perform as is customary for their institutions. “As former minister of education I believe that the results have warranted an immediate call to action as we must act and act immediately to save those who have fallen. “They have not fallen to failure but in my view, they have fallen to the failure of the Government and the failure of the system,” she added. The former minister called on the Ministry of Education to implement a GSAT rescue programme that will run through the summer break to offer additional support and coaching for the affected students and allow them to re-sit the exam in August. Minister Malcolm in response to the former minister’s comments said: “I would like to address the inference made by my esteemed parliamentary colleague in her attempt at weaponising our students for political gain. “This is both disheartening and

Minister of Education Hon. Karen Malcolm

unfortunate. It is a known fact that hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017 affected our Islands severely. “Our records show that approximately 74 percent of the critical infrastructure and facilities within our country were affected, especially our schools. “This has undoubtedly increased the challenges to our education system and the personnel therein as it would for any small island state.” Minister Malcolm stressed that the Government did rise to the challenge and has found sustainable solutions which involve conducting ongoing repairs to schools while aggressively promoting the safe school initiative for children and personnel. She said: “Research in the region has shown that within one year after a natural hazard students’ academic performance decreases due to lack of attendance as a result of disruption caused by storms. “It is for this reason that my Government worked tirelessly to resume school within a record short six weeks after the storms in comparison to other schools within the region. “This was reflected in our students’ performance with an overall GSAT 2018 pass rate of 75.6 percent. “To attribute the performance of schools solely to the condition of the infrastructure post 2017 is myopic,” she added.

The education minister further explained that the recent GSAT results reemphasised the policy shift the Government has made to discontinue GSAT and introduce the Caribbean Primary Exit Assessment (CPEA) which is based on cumulative grades over a two-year period. “It has always been my Government’s position that a number of factors can affect a child’s performance on the day of the exam.” She further pointed out that in June 2014 the overall GSAT percentage pass was 68.3 percent and the territory did not experience any hurricanes the prior year. “To suggest that our students’ performance this year is as a result of a hurricane which occurred two years ago is simply misleading. “The performance of students immediately following the hurricanes and even now has shown this position taken by the former minister to be incorrect. “In fact, one of the top performing students last year, a short few months following the passage of the storms, was a student from a school that was totally displaced and on one of the hardest hit Islands.” She emphasised that the Government remains committed to engaging stakeholders about strategies and innovations that will improve the lives of all children and the education system.

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CABINET MEETING SUMMARY NEW resorts, duty concessions and loan portfolios were discussed at the latest meeting of the Cabinet on June 21. Governor John Freeman chaired the 16th meeting at the Hilly Ewing Building in Providenciales. All ministers were present except Hon. Goldray Ewing, Minister of Home Affairs, Public Utilities and Transportation, Hon. Delroy Vaden Williams, Minister of Immigration, Citizenship, Labour and Employment Services, and Hon. Ralph Higgs, Minister for Tourism, Environment, Heritage and Culture. AT THIS MEETING CABINET: - Approved an application for Crown land parcel 60804/134 to be advertised as a tender for which there is a proposal for the development of a hotel. - Approved an application for a long-term lease (49 years) over Crown land parcel 60000/618 for the development of an eco-friendly resort. - Approved the establishment of a National Quality Infrastructure Steering Committee, subject to financial provision. - Approved a business licence application for Moore’s Fisheries to operate in a restricted business activity under the Business Licencing (Amendment) (No3) Regulation 2014. - Approved a request for a development agreement for development concessions for Sandy Point Resort and Marina (SPH). - Approved a request for specific duty concessions from Somerset Development for the importation of materials under the Refurbishment Policy. - Noted a paper on the former TCInvest loan portfolio and the TOLCO loan portfolio managed by TCIG. - Noted a paper on progress by the National Disaster Recovery Task Force. - Were updated by Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson as regards the National Health Insurance Board. The governor reported on his intention to establish the Boundaries Commission. The premier informed Cabinet of her prospective visits to Cayman and St Lucia. The governor informed Cabinet that Alex Mills, his financial advisor, would be leaving the TCI shortly following the conclusion of his contracted term, and expressed thanks for Mills’s work over the past two years.

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Millipedes are ‘nature’s friendly recyclers’

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Obed Dupree was gunned down on April 8

RATHER than being a nuisance, the tiny, wriggly creatures seen all over the Turks and Caicos Islands, are actually very useful, says the Department of Agriculture. Millipedes feed on dead plants and play a major role in breaking down waste, a press release on Tuesday (June 25) read. They recycle nutrients back into the soil at a faster rate than decomposing plants and animals. “In recent times, you may have seen numerous millipedes in and around your home and perhaps you may be wondering, what are these worms and can they harm you?” According to the department millipedes are not worms. They are arthropods with as much as 200 pairs of legs. Arthropods are invertebrates with an exoskeleton, segmented body and joint appendages that are either black or brown with orange or red markings on their body. “These organisms are harmless they do not bite or sting and are known as nature’s recyclers,” the press release said. They prefer to be outside in a

Millipedes feed on dead plants and play a major role in breaking down waste

compost heap, under rocks or under leaves. After periods of drought or rains, millipedes may be seen in large numbers in homes and will curl into a ball when threatened to protect their soft underside. “Be patient, as they will soon leave or die after being indoors for about two days since they require high levels of moisture and love

damp spaces. “If you touch a millipede, wash your hands as they will give off chemicals that may irritate the skin and eyes. “Seal windows, doors and cracks to prevent their entrance into your home. “Next time you see a millipede, just return them outdoors where they will continue to be nature’s friendly recyclers.”

Ellington Been, murder accused

Jury finds man guilty of serious knife attack

Chabo Capron, murder accused

Insufficient evidence to try men accused of Obed Dupree’s murder CHABO Capron, 29 and 24 year old Ellington Been aka ‘Billy or BJ’ are now free men after Chief Justice Margaret Ramsay-Hale discharged the Crown’s murder case against them. Representing Capron and Been when the decision was handed down on Wednesday, June 25, were attorneys Lara Maroof-Misick and Oliver Smith, respectively. Nineteen year old Obed Dupree was killed on April 8, 2019 after assailants opened fire from the windows of a car that had pulled up alongside him on Airport Road

sometime around midnight. Several rounds were fired, two of which hit the victim. He was rushed to the hospital where he reportedly fingered his killers before succumbing to his injuries. After hearing submissions from both counsel for the accused men and the Crown, the Chief Justice ruled that there was insufficient evidence against the defendants and discharged the matter. The men who were previously remanded to prison have now been let go.

EVANO Roberts aka ‘Cheeks’ has been convicted by a jury for the offense of inflicting grievous bodily harm with a knife. The verdict was handed down on Wednesday, June 25. The incident took place in Blue Hills, Providenciales when Roberts got into an altercation with another man, in what is reportedly a love triangle gone wrong. Roberts stabbed the man four times in his abdomen, arms and other parts of his body as the victim attempted to block the knife from connecting with his face and head. The victim was as a result hospitalised for several weeks recovering from his wounds. His attacker was granted bail for the offence and remains out on bond until his sentencing on July 30. Counsel for the defendant was Ashwood Forbes and Justice Shiraz Aziz is presiding over the matter.

Bleach attack on cop lands man in jail

HAITIAN National John Elliot has been remanded to prison for causing grievous bodily harm to a police officer. Elliot is accused of throwing bleach on the cop while he was stationed at the Providenciales police station. Reports are that Elliot threw the harmful substance into the officer’s eyes. The policeman is still undergoing treatment as he was partially blinded as a result of the attack. Elliot will soon appear in court for a plea and directions hearing.

Long time Jamaican resident jailed for overstaying

NORRIS Cata, who has been living in the Turks and Caicos Islands for over 30 years is now a guest at Her Majesty’s Prison for staying beyond his permitted time.

Cata appeared in the Magistrates’ Court on June 17, charged with the offence. He pleaded guilty to the charge and was sentenced to six months imprisonment. Court documents revealed that the man had paid for several work permits, but since 2008 he stopped paying and proceeded to remain in the territory without proper documentation.

Three Bahamians remanded for customs violation CAPTAIN John Harvey Arnold Pintard, a Bahamian national along with other crew members of a cargo vessel were on Easter weekend arrested by Customs, Immigration and Police Task Force for breaching the customs ordinance. The captain is charged with breaching of customs direction, untrue declaration and assisting illegal entry into the territory. His two crew members Gridley Milfort and Jun Harry Cupidon are both charged with breaching of customs direction. Milfort faces an additional charge of untrue declaration. The allegation against the captain and crew are that they brought illegal Haitian migrants into the TCI on a vessel containing cargo for local merchants. The men were being kept at the detention center since their arrest in April when they appeared in court. They were then remanded by the court to Her Majesty’s Prison. However, when they appeared in court on June 17, they were brought there by Police, Immigration and Customs officials. This prompted the Magistrate to question why the men were not brought by prison authorities. The court was told that the men were still being housed at the detention centre. The magistrate warned that this was wrong and ordered that the men be transferred to the Grand Turk facility.

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Tourism must deliver greater benefit to all

THE VIEW FROM EUROPE

TOURISM now dominates most Caribbean economies, drawing huge numbers of visitors and wealth into the region. Despite this, many of those who work in or with the sector have yet to benefit fully from its success. A few days ago, in the less than likely location of Baku in Azerbaijan, Jamaica’s tourism minister asked a question that few Caribbean governments seem to want to address. That is whether an industry worth $62 billion to the region in 2018 is delivering benefits in an equitable manner and if its workers and dependent enterprises are receiving a fair share of the wealth it generates? The minister, Edmund Bartlett, whose name has become something of a byword internationally for new thinking about tourism, said that if the sector is to be truly sustainable it must deliver a more equitable distribution of earnings and provide greater equality among stakeholders. Speaking at an Executive Council meeting of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) he asked whether an industry which generated $1.7 trillion globally in 2018 and created one in 11 jobs, is delivering all that it should,

particularly in the world’s most tourism dependent regions. The industry’s growth he said, “begs the question of the distribution of this enormous wealth and the impact that it is having”. He went on to ask why nations in the Caribbean where the industry averages 40 percent of GDP and is the most tourism dependent in the world, should also be characterised by high unemployment, a high debt to GDP ratio, seemingly intractable social concerns and high levels of income inequality. Quoting UNWTO statistics he also made the point that while 80 percent of global tourism was provided by owners of small and medium sized tourism enterprises, they received less than 20 percent of the returns. “This is hugely disturbing and creates asymmetry and imbalance, and that picture doesn’t look so good,” Jamaica’s tourism minister said, indicating that the industry globally as well as in the Caribbean needed to consider how its impact could be more positive, equitable and inclusive. Tourism, he said, should become not just a receiver of visitors and taxes, but a driver of more equitable

BY DAVID JESSOP

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

growth. The minister is right to try to start an international debate about who owns tourism, an industry in which the most vital inputs are provided by the host country in the form of beaches, cities, seas and of course its citizens. Tourism is an industry that makes use of often fragile environments in economies and locations that require holistic rather than gated development, requiring big minds that recognise the sector has the ability to bring great sustainable benefits to the citizens and governments of any country willing to share their nation and environment with others. For a sector increasingly dominated by global brands and a desire to exploit the value of beautiful or interesting locations to the principal benefit of corporations and shareholders, this may seem

revolutionary, even dangerous. However, if they value commercial continuity, such thinking is little more than common sense. Nevertheless, there appears to have been little detailed economic research exploring the link between tourism growth and persistent social problems of the kind mentioned by the minister, let alone any policy response. This appears to be because most governments and the industry after the freewheeling experience of the 1970s have come to see investment, ever-increasing visitor numbers, profit and taxation as the overriding objective. There are however a small number of interesting academic and governmental studies that suggest that ever-increasing visitor arrival numbers may actually drive down wages as nations and hoteliers seek

to profit from mass tourism. Tellingly, recent industry led research by the Federal German Tourism Association (BTW) in relation to 89 developing countries and emerging economies has concluded that while increases in international tourism cause income inequality to initially decrease, it then increases making long term inequality permanent. Unsurprisingly, perhaps, most commentary on how to capture the tourism dollar in ways that ensure greater equity, principally comes from NGOs such as Tourism Watch which has been exploring with others how to relate the industry to the globally agreed 2015 UN Sustainable Development Goals. The group says that to achieve the UN targets by 2030, the trend to inequality that tourism has created must be reversed. It also observes that the popular assumption that growth in tourism automatically leads to development and diminishes inequalities is neither supported by the facts nor is realistic. It argues that sustainable tourism should not be a goal in itself as it will not bring change. Sustainability CONTINUED 

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Expressions shutdown: Bush League meets Animal Farm PART ONE TWO words: Bush League. That is how I would describe the Turks and Caicos Islands Government and its recent move to take the popular RTC radio talk show ‘Expressions’, hosted by Herbert Been, off the air. This show allows discussion of issues of the day, pressing concerns, is an oasis for progressive ideas and is highly popular with the TCI listening audience. I myself was a guest on the show a little over a month ago, and Mr Been and I enjoyed what I thought was an idea-packed discussion on things TCI. It must have been, because later that day I met more than one young person who told me they heard me on the radio, even though I did not know them very well. Then, on taking a flight to Provo that evening after the show, one of my contemporaries who is a pillar

BY BEN ROBERTS

Ben is a Turks and Caicos Islander living in Maryland, USA, and published author of ‘Jackals of Samarra’. He is also a founding member of the NGO Turks and Caicos Forum. Ben can be contacted at grandt730@aol.com.

in the community and was a fellow passenger lit up like a Christmas tree on my sitting next to him, and could not stop talking about how he was energised by listening to me on the show. Another contemporary in Provo was most upset at having missed the show when I made contact and let him know of my appearance. The show has become so popular that less than a month before my appearance the governor, the authority sent by the UK to be the overseer of TCI local governance, was a guest on the show.

Further afield, Expressions even has TCI listening audiences in the US, Dominican Republic, and various other countries that most assuredly includes the Bahamas and the UK, where TCI citizens also reside. With all this being the case, why then did the Government come to the conclusion that it was in the best interest of the country to take this show off the air, and do they have the authority to do so? Additionally, who was the ultimate authority giving the order to shut down Expressions? On

what basis did that authority shut down Expressions? And when will Expressions be back on the airwaves? The TCIG press release giving notice of shutdown of Expressions states the following: “Taking into account the role of a national radio station, the Ministry of Home Affairs Public Utilities and Transportation has taken a policy decision to temporarily suspend the live show, Expressions, commencing today June 12, 2019. “During this period a thorough review will be undertaken….. that the delivery and content are consistent with the tone and messages of a developing and civil society. “We thank listeners for their patronage and invite them to enjoy other programmes that are aired to promote knowledge, information sharing, entertainment and Turks and Caicos Islands culture.” The press release then directs the

TCI citizenry to go to www.gov.tc/ pressoffice for further information, but when one does this, as I have, it has the same press release without any further information. This is absolutely lame! I would have expected the link to tell me which individual or group of individuals elected or appointed, from across the ocean sent by the administrative authority that is the UK or local at the head of broadcast communications, was the authority making this decision. There has to be such a person or team of individuals. Those making this decision are juvenile to think they can hide behind anonymity and dimness in their dark corners and make such a far-reaching decision that impacts the whole citizenry of the TCI and simply label it ‘Ministry of Home Affairs Public Utilities and Transportation’. That is a TCIG agency. We need to know now who the individual(s) were who made this decision!

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The time I hated my country PART TWO Dear Editor, Fast forward to today, I have watched my country develop tremendously in my lifetime and become my concept of New York to so many people. However, my recent concerns lie with the answer to the question, for whose benefit has this country become so developed? Who is currently out there reaping the benefits of the best country in the world? Certainly not its home grown people. Certainly, not the descendants of those whose backs were broken by whips and wounds treated by labouring further in salt. Certainly, not the people who remained and called this place home before the world even had a glimmer of its possible existence. The question which arises is, why? Why haven’t and why shouldn’t the people and their descendants who first loved and cared for this place when there was nothing to gain be the first to benefit from their country’s development? In Jamaica, the Jamaicans benefit from their country’s growth. In the Dominican Republic, it is the Dominicans who benefit before anyone else. In Cuba, the theory is that the Cubans benefit alone. Even in Haiti, with all its turmoil, it is still the Haitian who benefits where there are benefits available. In America, the American benefits. In Canada, the Canadians benefit. Why is it that in Turks and Caicos the Turks and Caicos Islander has no benefit to look forward to? Why is it that the first harvest of benefits is seemingly distributed amongst everyone else other that the native person with the native person left to graze the field with the hope of collecting any fallen residue? My fellow Turks and Caicos Islanders, when will we wake up and take back the control and enjoyment of our country? When will we work together and do the things that we need to do to put our people first? When will we put our differences aside and focus on us, our children and our children’s children? It appears that we are the only group to be falling behind as the country moves forward. We are very close to becoming fourth class citizens any day now in a country which is rightfully our own. Those foreign to our shores already look upon us with disdain and many of us can relate to stares and frowns, within our own home, which question our very right to exist, let alone our right to benefit first.

A colleague suggested to me that writing this article would amount to a waste of time because all Turks and Caicos Islanders are aware of the problems I write about, yet no one will seize the opportunity to take action. What will we do, at this point? Absolutely nothing! And this absolutely nothing will lead to our further demise. I am not oblivious to the fact that taking action will create discomfort. However, history teaches us that sometimes we need to become a little uncomfortable and seriously restless in order to recognise and aggressively pursue the opportunities and benefits wrongfully withheld from us and routinely exploited for personal gain by those entrusted with the power to govern on our behalf. I write with the hope that my colleague would be proven wrong. I write this as a call to action. A cry for justice. A summons to every Turks and Caicos Islander to join hands and to fight for our country. What’s at stake is bigger than your party affiliation. Let us do what we need to do to secure a future for our children. Let’s put our differences aside for a time and fight for the greater good. A cause much bigger than self. Are you ready? I know I am. Today, I will ask my people to sign a petition as one united front to have our constitution restored as per the recommendations in 2015. To restore the constitutional power to the people we elect to represent us. This is the start that we need for a brighter future. This is not a PDM or a PNP issue or problem. The problem affects all of us who live in the country. Let’s show the world that we can unite and operate at a level bigger than politics and set our country on the right foot to prosperity. Our goal is to get enough signatures from the voting population of the country that the powers that be will give the people of this country a referendum to decide if they want their constitution restored or not. Let’s restore the power back to the people one signature at a time! Anyone interested in helping or volunteering with this cause, please contact me on (649) 232-3382 or email me at malcolm_deveraux@hotmail.com Deveraux Malcolm

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New PDM taxes? Dear Editor, On Tuesday, April 16, of this year, Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson, who is also Minister of Finance in the TCI, presented her PDM Government’s 2019-2020 draft budget before the House of Assembly that included a new tax policy introducing a general sales tax in the TCI that would be set to begin in March of 2020. This new tax appears intended as a general sales tax on goods and services. On Tuesday, April 30, of this year, the honourable premier announced to the public that her Government had no intention of introducing new taxes for the upcoming fiscal year. The contradiction between the draft budget presented by the honourable premier and the honourable premier’s public statement are too glaring to ignore because we know that no item could be included in the draft budget proposal without the approval and support of the premier who, is also the minister of finance. Without explanation for this apparent contradiction, the honourable premier has since posted a statement to her personal Facebook account indicating that there would be: “No new tax, no GST” from her PDM Government. Whether or not the draft budget proposal has since been amended, remains to be seen. However, the Ministry of Finance, led by Cartwright Robinson, has prepared and presented a Fiscal and Strategic Policy Statement (FSPS) that articulates the PDM Government’s intention to implement new tax schemes by expressing that

“Islanders will be asked to invest in the development plans of the Islands to boost economic growth so as to safeguard our future prosperity and medium-term fiscal sustainability”. That last mystifying statement is minister double-speak for the PDM increasing tax rates on the workingclass citizens of the TCI. I respectfully submit that before this PDM Government considers increasing tax rates on the already overburdened working-class Turks and Caicos Islander, they consider asking persons who contribute little or nothing to the TCI economy, to make a reasonable contribution to paying their fair share. Specifically, I submit that absentee foreign landowners who buy and hold property without making improvements that contribute to the economy, should, after a sensible grace period, be required to pay a reasonable “property tax” on that unimproved property. That requirement should not apply to Belongers. We, as Turks Islander’s, have welcomed outsiders and foreigners to our shores and showered them with our unparalleled hospitality for as long as any of us can remember and I believe we should continue to do so. An honest review of the tourism industries development here in the TCI would reveal that much of that development was co-funded by we as taxpayers through Government subsidies and concessions to developers and investors that were not offered or available to Belongers. Foreigners and outsiders who buy, build and develop in our Islands contribute to the TCI economy by

creating jobs and commerce. We should continue to welcome these people with open arms. Foreigners and outsiders who buy vacant land, pay a modest transfer fee to government and “park” their wealth while property prices escalate, contribute almost nothing to the economy. We, as taxpayers, subsidise or did subsidise, by way of the high cost of water and electricity we pay, the cost for the utility companies to expand services and bring electricity and water to or near that vacant property. We, as taxpayers, subsidise or did subsidise, by way of Government fees and taxes, installation of highways and roads to that vacant property. Let’s be fair and honest. Asking an absentee owner of an unimproved property who has ‘parked’ his wealth to pay an annual property tax of $200 to $500 per acre would not be an unfair or unreasonable request. Everybody needs to contribute. And let us not forget that a new general sales tax on goods and services could have a negative impact on our tourism industry by further inflating the cost of vacationing in the Turks and Caicos Islands. A ‘foreign owned and unimproved property tax’ will not fill our Treasury but will move towards a more equitable tax system for working class Belongers. I caution the PDM Government; every new tax on a Belonger has the potential to lower that Belonger’s standard of living. May God bless all, Shaun Malcolm

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in tourism, the NGO says, needs to be measured against the ways in which tourism contributes to reducing inequalities. The problem with this is that while inequality between nations has been declining in recent years in-country inequality according to the World Bank has been accelerating globally. In the case of almost all of the Caribbean, and despite its middle or high-income economic status, most nations have seen income inequality accelerate. Put bluntly, the incomes of the poor relative to the rich have not increased as a result of surging

tourist arrivals. The challenge this poses to government and the industry as a whole is that it requires both the public and private sectors to substantially revise the view that all tourism, accelerating arrival numbers and perpetual growth are good for all, and that the taxation and economic inputs that foreign visitors and investors provide will always have a positive economic outcome for society as a whole. Minister Bartlett’s words suggest that that at least one person in a position of influence has understood the need to realign the industry’s objectives with

those of citizens, that the value of Caribbean tourism as presently structured will peak and may soon reach a turning point, and that the industry in the national interest requires new thinking. Tourism has moved on from being perceived as an industry involving servitude to one largely accepted as being central to the region’s economic future, assuming agriculture, fisheries and manufacturing can be better integrated. What is now needed is a broadbased debate that asks how the region and its people might benefit more from tourism’s success.

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What kind of Turks and Caicos Islands society?

MILLS MUSES

IN THE Turks and Caicos Islands we often talk of building our society, of developing it, so that there is equality and fair play, where our resources are shared and everyone is given his or her due. And of course we speak of unity and togetherness as the cement that glues us in common efforts based on a common understanding of what it is we want to achieve. We have begun in some ways to move in this direction, but there are certain legacies which are still holding us back. There are still cracks in our society made by some who do not have our interests at heart. These persons aim to ‘rake and scrape’ our resources for themselves without any care for the needy. And when we accept outside others among us, it is said some of these persons use their status to bring in others, as a result limiting

BY OLIVER MILLS

Oliver Mills is a former lecturer in education at the UWI Mona Campus. He holds a BA (Hons.) UWI, an M.Ed. Dalhousie Univ., an MA University of London, and a Postgraduate Diploma in HRM and Training, Leicester Univ.

what is available to indigenous people. As a matter of fact, many locals often complain that they feel left behind and left out because of opportunities being given to these outside persons whose contribution is difficult to measure. Certain segments of our society, need to realise that the society is being used by some outside individuals for their own benefit and that some of us could be manipulated to further these ends without recognising we are being played. We therefore need to grab our

society by the scruff of its neck and make it work for us, and those who have proven to be genuine in wanting to make a contribution. So, what kind of TCI society is needed that would work on its citizens’ behalf? One important principle to follow that would enable our society to work for everyone, is for us to appreciate the functions of laws and rules in creating order, and establishing harmony among us. A society of laws and rules regulates relations and ensures that justice as fairness reigns supreme in

our thinking and in our lives. This creates a balance between our private needs and wants, and those of society in general, and so protects us from ourselves and others. Mutual trust is a critical value we should uphold, if we want to live in a decent society. When we trust each other, it reveals a high level of bonding. Here we share our most confidential experiences and dealings with others, because we hold each other in high regard. Trustworthiness is an ethical quality. It is evidence of our humanity and caring at work to help to make each other feel better about ourselves and our challenges. And it is an indication of the confidence we have in each other as well as respect for the worth of our fellow citizens. Furthermore, trust is the needle and thread that sews our interests together, making our society whole in the sense that we look out for and

take care of each other. When we respect society’s rules and laws, and begin to trust each other, we develop the principle of reciprocity. This is seen in our mutual dependence on, and respect for each other, granting corresponding advantages to each other, and extending cooperation for each other’s good. Reciprocity is also about mutual help, scratching each other’s back, and involves an exchange of fairness, based on a sense of mutual social obligation. With mutual dependence and cooperating for the good of all, we have the ingredients of the kind of society the TCI could become. It means a society with goodwill towards all, one which is highly cultured and sophisticated, and which develops its resources with the interests of each of its citizens in mind, leaving no one behind.

An authentic leadership spirit of nation building PART TWO A MORE participative investment climate needs to be introduced along with the creation of a capital market to raise shareholding capital for borrowing to facilitate investment initiatives. In the job mix, how many hotel general managers, executive chefs, financial controllers, engineers, back and front office professionals we can boast of in an industry that ought to be owned by Turks and Caicos Islanders? How many hotel properties or other tourism enterprises do Turks and Caicos Islanders own or are joint venture partners in? How many Turks and Caicos Islanders sit at the dividend and profit sharing distribution table or sit on the boards of the major tourism businesses, making strategic decisions in creating the future of the industry in Turks and Caicos Islands? How do we ensure that the next major hotel development in the TCI is open for public investment

BY BERNARD ANTHONY YOUNG Bernard is the pastor of One Nation Empowerment Worship Centre, a business turnaround consultant and leadership trainer at Genesis Leadership Institute. He has a DBA degree in International Business, a Bachelor of Laws LLB (Hons) and is an Associate of the Bahamas Institute of Bankers and Member of the Association of

participation in terms of purchasing of equity to help raise capital to monetise the investment, coupled with the contribution of the developer? It’s high time to have more ownership of the industry and just not continue to be a place where others come and bask under the shade of prosperity for them and their children, while our children are made to work for successive generations of investors because we lack the leadership gravitas to shift the playing field. No longer can we afford our conversations to be critical of individuals per se, rather let us savagely attack the marked absence

Accounting Technicians UK. Bernard hosts Leadership Empowerment and Kingdom Empowerment radio programmes and is a community activist in the arena of social, economic and political empowerment for all Bahamians and Turks and Caicos Islanders.

of creative and liberating thinking while we judiciously lambaste the absence in the introduction of new ideas, concepts and visions that the present moment is demanding to radically alter our future. I remember reading a notable book that suggests that every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation. Expressing this another way, every nation, every family, every church, every community, every business, every government divided and separated by disunity, internal conflict, mistrust, hate, greed, animosity, ill-will, slander etc cannot endure, cannot exist, cannot succeed will become the tail not the head.

It’s amazing how material wealth can eat like a cancerous tumour into the very spirit and heart of a people and how people can fall in love with money and the goods and services that money can purchase. It is also intriguing how even the most sacred obligations and covenants of preserving the future can be destroyed for a bowl of porridge, or the bragging rights of having sat at the investors’ table, where money has dominion over the spirit of leadership. When we continue to sell our land resources for a bowl of porridge, we dispossess future generations who are sentenced to be born into lack, limitation, and scarcity.

Once again the notable book exalts, 1Ti m 6:10 “For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.” Again and again, we are admonished to beware of covetousness because a man’s life does not consist in the abundance of things he possesses. I challenge you today, let us create a new pool and reservoir of creative and innovative ideas from which we can draw with liberality and apply the life-giving waters to lift the TCI out of the bog and quicksand of character assassination, self-cannibalisation, disunity and all the negatives that our enemies love to use to neutralise our collective progress and upward mobility. Turks and Caicos Islanders, I speak life over you today and decree that you rise up out of the bog of self-inflicted wounds and character assassination of each other as we speak life over our land and our collective future.

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Farewell Grade Six Achievement Test PART ONE ON MAY 30, the Turks and Caicos Islands Government, through the Ministry of Education pulled down the curtain on the national Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT). This was an easily definable assessment, having existed for decades as the method for entry into high school from primary school. On August 10, 2018, at a press conference, the ministry had confirmed its intention to ‘phase out’ the GSAT and replace it with the Caribbean Primary Exit Assessment (CPEA) What is CPEA? According to the Caribbean Examination Counsel (CXC), the administering body for this new assessment, the CPEA is an assessment of the literacies required by all pupils exiting the primary school system. The focus of this assessment is set on a set of literacies, which are common to all primary curricula across the region and are necessary for students to achieve at higher levels of education. These literacies include mathematical, language, civic and scientific. A team from the CXC and the TCI Education Department held a

meeting with parents in Grand Turk on October 29, 2018. At this meeting, the team members gave an overview of the CPEA which was introduced in 2012. It has four participating countries, Grenada, Montserrat, Anguilla and St Vincent and the Grenadines. It is stated as an assessment package supported by methodology and to provide a standardised approach to assessment. The CXC rationale for its introduction was stated to be based on a number of issues and concerns with the historic exit examination. These were poor performance across the region, weak parental participation, one shot examination and limited or overburdened curricula. The introduction of CPEA is supposed to: (a) promote feedback to pupils (b) encourage greater parental participation (c) collect data over time (d) encourage greater pupil participation and (e) broaden the range of issues to be assessed Four core literacies will be assessed initially are mathematics, language, civics and scientific. There are other literacies that are supposed to be introduced such as arts, drama and music.

BY LILLIAN SWANN-MISICK

Lillian Swann-Misick OBE is a native Turks and Caicos Islands educator. She served for more than two decades within the education sector as a teacher, high school principal and senior education officer for high schools.

There is no indication when these will be in fact introduced and no information has been provided as to what steps have been made to prepare for the introduction of them In any event, the proposed structure will be based on a 40 percent internal Schools Based Assessment (SBA), in addition to an external examination valued at 60 percent to be set and administered by CXC. However, there is no standardised curriculum. Sometime in the mid 1990s the name and format of the then Common Entrance Examination was changed to GSAT. During the past two decades, we have witnessed fluctuations in student performance. This is not unexpected given that there are pupils of varying abilities sitting the exam. However, the Ministry of Education has not provided any statistical data to demonstrate these

fluctuations, if they are significant or any analysis to show why they occurred. Perhaps we can glean what the underpinning of this change may be from the following interviews. The editor of Magnetic Media, Deandrea Hamilton in an interview of Edgar Howell, Director of Education, characterised the GSAT as competitive and regurgitative, “a high stakes examination [which] often leads to full scholarships to the best schools, but more negatively, it often leads to arguments, accusations, even students stressed to the point of passing out.” The director was then quoted as saying that the “new external examination will look at their overall proficiency as a student; no longer an emphasis on whether children can regurgitate a standard curriculum.” According to the Turks and Caicos Weekly News, Director of Education “explained that GSAT features a one-

off test at the end of grade six with a lot of anxiety around it”. Howell was quoted as saying: “I think parents themselves feel as if they’re being assessed or evaluated at the end of eight years of primary education and pass or fail is the outcome.” Howell, according to the TC Weekly News, explained that CPEA is a more wholesome method of educating and supporting the individual needs of the pupils. Further, the diagnostic nature of CPEA assessment would allow teachers to track the performance of their students, allow for intervention before transitioning to high school, and “supporting their academicpersonal development right through the education experience.” The argument proffered by the Ministry of Education via the Director of Education to justify abolishing GSAT is not supported by any data or other scientifically based information about the performance of the students, and the comments about the parents and students emotional state is merely anecdotal at best. This should be contrasted with the many commendations on pupil performances over the past years seemed to have imbued a sense of pride in parents, teachers, technocrats and pupils.

The GSAT is dead but the issues are still alive THE GRADE Six Achievement Test (GSAT) is an exam that many elementary schools used to test their performance against other schools throughout the Turks and Caicos Islands. Personally, I have always had mixed feelings about the GSAT, having gone through it with my daughter in 2010. However, replacing it with CPEA is not the answer at this time as we have too many other issues to address in our schools. Before I proceed any further, let me congratulate all parents, teachers and the students who were successful in the GSAT. A special mention to Providence International Academy (my children’s school) that captured two top 10 spots in the country. A special recognition also to Community Christian Academy (my church school). Last but not least, I have to recognise a very special school to me, Oseta Jolly that continues to soar despite the setbacks. This article is to address some issues that affected the results of the GSAT in the public schools specifically on the island of

Providenciales. STUDENT RATIO On Providenciales, the average student teacher ratio is 28 students to 1 teacher in the public school, while in the private school, the average student teacher ratio is 12 to 1. A lower student teacher ratio will no doubt have a positive significant impact on students which is reflected in GSAT results. ENGLISH AS SECOND LANGUAGE English is not the first language for most of the students in the Provo Public Schools and so many of them have a challenge comprehending the work. Despite the fact that some of them cannot read and write properly, they are promoted from one grade to the next. Apparently, this promotion is done to accommodate space for new students. Let me pause me right here and say that there are many success stories of students who could not speak English but were very successful in previous and current GSAT results.

DREXWELL SEYMOUR

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

THE ROLE OF PARENTS The role of parents in the life of children have a significant impact on their education. Some parents depend solely on the teachers to train their children. Some parents have multiple jobs and they are not even at home and so some of these students are left on their own and hence their education is impacted. Some teachers see the jitney drivers more than the parents. RECOMMENDATIONS The Government needs to lower the student ratio and when the school reaches its desired ratio, discontinue accepting applicants.

Perhaps this is why the previous administration and the current administration proceeded with a fourth primary school on Provo. I don’t know if that is the reason but we will wait and see. Outsource to a private institution or individuals to train students that cannot speak English. Once they are proficient in the English language, then transition them into the public school. No one should be allowed to enter the public school until they mastered the English language. Otherwise, we are setting up these children for failure. Train our teachers to teach English language as a second language or foreign language to students that

speak Creole and Spanish. Encourage the promotion of the expansion of private schools. After all, the majority of locals are frustrated with the public schools and are sending their children to the private schools. You can easily count the locals at the public schools on the island of Provo. Make parents pay a fee for their children to attend the public school. It seems if parents pay for something, they will pay more attention to our children. CONCLUSION Like a parent knows most things about his or her child, the teacher knows most things about the student. They know the issues and are not surprised with the results. The ministry needs not only to have constant dialogue with the staff but they should also listen and implement the recommendations from the staff. Somehow, Oseta Jolly seems to have the formula right based on their consistent performances. Unlike the other two public primary schools on Providenciales, the parents of Oseta Jolly are very much involved in the education of their children.

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Hon. Washington Misick, Leader of the Progressive National Party

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Grand Turk Cruise Centre

PNP promises to transform Grand Turk’s economy BY OLIVIA ROSE “THE PROGRESSIVE National Party (PNP) is making a promise today - a Progressive National Party Government will make the investment to develop a resort in Grand Turk.” Leader of the PNP Hon. Washington Misick recently vowed to transform Grand Turk’s economy with a new and dynamic approach to development, if the party is reelected to Government next year. As the countdown to the next general election kicks into high gear, the PNP has revealed a few of its transformative ideas for the territory. Misick’s promise to gear resources and sensible investment towards developing the capital was met with loud applause from party members who were gathered at a press conference on Wednesday, June 13, to introduce the PNP’s new deputy leader. The Opposition leader who has frequently criticised the incumbent Government’s spending strategies, said his party will have “no excuses” as it relates to doing what’s best for the people. “We now have over $200 million in cash and we look at what happens in Grand Turk when Carnival leaves in the afternoon - the island shuts down. We can remedy that.”

Misick said the development of major resorts on the nation’s capital will in turn see tremendous spinoff benefits for the territory. He said the PNP will “ensure that we have direct commercial, international airline service to the nation’s capital. “We can do it and we will, there’s no excuse. I hear the Government saying that they can’t do it because the British government won’t allow them to do it. That is an untruth from the pits of hell.” He underscored the importance of introducing systems to manage resources in a fair and equitable manner. BALANCED INVESTMENT Hon. Misick who has also repeatedly admonished the Government for “underspending” surplus cash, stressed that the issue is not a lack of funds but rather a lack of prioritisation. “It’s a question of prioritising expenditure and we have to get to the place where our investment is balanced and every island benefits. “And so your new PNP Government will restructure Government so that there’s a symmetry between functions and service delivery. “The structure of Government, the ministerial definition of Government really has very little to

do with the delivery of service and what is needed in this country at the moment.” He noted that his party, if elected, will drive development and push up revenues for the benefit of all islands. “We will redefine ministries in such a way that the programmes that we are delivering will be delivered to maximise the benefits to the people of these Islands.” Misick, who has in the past helped to manage the country’s purse strings as the former Minister of Finance, said the TCI’s economic sustainability will be of paramount importance to his party. “We will be focusing on big ideas. We’ve got to ensure that our economy is sustainable. We’ve got to make sure the money, the capital we’ve got, is properly used. “The country has a triple B+ rating and given the cash that we have and all the other indicators in place we should actually have at the very least an A+ rating. “But the reason why we don’t have an A+ rating is because there’s still the question of unsustainability.” For the sixth year in a row the Turks and Caicos Islands was given a BBB+ credit rating by Standard and Poor’s in May 2019. The outlook for the territory was once again marked as stable and was notably downgraded from positive last year following the 2017

hurricanes. Standards and Poor’s in its report said the stable outlook balances its forecast of a continued economic rebound in the TCI with the expectation that it will be “difficult to fully offset the TCI’s economy inherent structural vulnerabilities in the next two years”. “This is due to TCI economy’s heavy reliance on the tourism industry, which is extremely vulnerable to external shocks,” the company said. BOLD NEW THINKING In keeping with the party’s pragmatic approach to enhancing all aspects of life for the populace, Misick highlighted several issues his party plans to tackle. “For example in the next PNP administration we will have a Ministry of Business, Technology and Innovation. “Because as we move our country to become totally wired and connected, it is important that we move away from the system of paper to an electronic system. “If you go in some of these Government departments, many of you have gone to the Immigration Department and God forbid somebody mistakenly strikes a match,” Misick said. He pointed out the need for centralised services in the TCI,

which will make conducting business and simple everyday activities less burdensome for the common man. He said: “First of all you shouldn’t have to spend so much time on the road going three or four different places to pay a bill when we can sit home on your kitchen table in the evening and pay your bills while you keep your eyes on your kids. “That is the kind of new bold thinking the Progressive National Party will take to this country. “So some of the things we’re doing as an executive body at the moment we’re meeting regularly, we’ve planned a strategic planning session in order for us to look at what we need to do once we hit the ground. “We want to be able to hit the ground running whenever the election is called. “And once the vote is counted and the Progressive National Party is declared the winner we have to hit the ground running. “And we cannot wait until we win to start scrambling around and decide what we’re going to do.” He noted that over the past few years, the PNP has been re-strategising, rebranding and reforming the party to meet the growing demands of the people of the TCI and to tackle issues with a more proactive approach.

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During 2018-2019, 809 vessel calls were handled by the Turks and Caicos Islands Ports Authority.

Ports Authority records outstanding performance for 2018 BY DELANA ISLES THE NEWLY appointed chairman of the Ports Authority Board has reported that the department had a stellar year in 2018, with a seven percent hike in unaudited revenues and a slight increase in goods passing through. Chairman Urban Jason Francis delivered his first annual report last June 19, during the board’s annual general meeting at Blue Haven resort in Providenciales. The highlights of the meeting featured remarks from Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson; Delton Jones, acting Director of Ports, presented the newly published Ports Authority Strategic Plan; and stakeholders reflections were brought by former director of the board, Alden Durham. A featured presentation of the South Dock, Providenciales, redevelopment and modernisation project by CBCL engineering consultants was the highlight of the evening. Francis, who took up the post in April, also thanked his predecessor Devon Williams and former board members Dwight Mills and Otis Morris, all of whom demitted office during the year, for their service to the Ports Authority. SHIPPING REPORT “In line with the economic recovery taking place in the Islands, 20182019 was another outstanding year for the Ports Authority,” the chairman reported. During 2018-2019, 809 vessel calls were handled by the Turks and

Caicos Islands Ports Authority. This, Francis said, is down seven percent compared to 20172018, which reported 870 vessel calls; which was largely due to increased imports for post hurricane reconstruction projects. During the year, the Ports Authority also welcomed the arrival of the Tropic Freedom and Gem container ships with capacities of 308. These vessels significantly increased the container space allocated to the TCI and accounted for the decline in the number of vessels calls, the ports chairman said. The ports have continued to handle improved throughput (the amount of material or items passing through a system or process), recording 484,747 tonnes during 2018-2019, a six percent increase from the previous year. In the same period, 20,239 imported containers (TEUs) were processed, representing a slight increase of two percent from the previous year, the chairman reported. He added that all categories of containers showed consistent growth over the last few years. In line with the rebound of the construction sector there was increased import of Bulk Cargo such as cement, blocks and aggregate, with aggregate accounting for 70 percent of total bulk cargo handled in 2018-2019. FINANCIAL ANALYSIS Unaudited revenues for the TCI Ports Authority’s for 2018-2019 were $6,262,726, which is $390,572 or seven percent higher than the prior

year, the chairman disclosed. “This was largely attributable to the increase in economic development in Providenciales, hence an increase in shipping.” He added that revenues have been increasing at a steady rate by at least five percent over the past five years and this upward trend is expected to continue with the forecasted hotel and villa developments. Meanwhile, for the fiscal year 2019-2020, the Ports Authority is budgeting gross revenue of $6,626,670 or six percent higher than 2018-2019’s actual gross revenue. Budgeted operating net income was $2,785,329, while the unaudited actual operating net income for the fiscal year 2018-2019 was $3,363,852, $578,522 or 21 percent more than budgeted. The department’s operating net income over the past four years has increased and is expected to decrease slightly in the fiscal year 2019-2020, due to the increase in expenditure for staff training and maintenance, Francis noted. CAPITAL PROJECTS The chairman reported that the objectives of the department for the 2018-2019 were to complete outstanding hurricane rehabilitation projects and refocus on implementing strategic projects in the mediumterm infrastructure investment plan, which was delayed following the hurricanes in 2017. “Firstly, with the exception of three projects, we successfully tendered and we are on track with completing all post hurricane recovery projects.

“We aim to complete all hurricane related projects by the end of September of this year.” He stated that it is their intention to successfully undertake the following projects that were included in the medium-term infrastructure investment plan: commissioning of demarcation lights at Bellefield landing channel in North Caicos; progressing reconstruction of Grand Turk Ro/Ro ramp to facilitate the efficient movement of people and cargo between Grand Turk and Salt Cay. Clean-up of South Dock, Providenciales, to a depth of 11 feet to support the coming into service in the TCI, of the MV/ Tropic Freedom; commissioning of environmental impact studies to guide the reconstruction of the South Caicos Port, which was damaged by the hurricanes; and dredging projects to improve navigation in North Caicos. “Importantly, during the year, we completed the first phase of a consultancy for the redevelopment and modernisation of South Dock, Providenciales, within a 20-year planning context. “This was undertaken with inputs from key port users and stakeholders, from both the public and private sector,” the chairman added. FORWARD LOOK “As we look ahead, in line with economic expansion taking place in the TCI, we expect sustained increases in shipping and revenue. “This should translate into better prospects to implement key priorities and initiatives to support prosperity

in the Turks and Caicos Islands.” The chairman added that this is the first year of implementation of the new Ports Authority Strategic Plan (2019-2022). The plan is expected to guide the work of the organisation consistent with five goals/strategic objectives, namely secure the ports, ensure the ports are safe, make them resilient, make the ports self-supporting and improve partnerships and collaboration. Francis added that consistent with the new strategic plan, the board and management of the Ports Authority will consolidate ongoing efforts to improve budgeting, reporting, and accountability and, therefore, fulfil its mission to be a financially selfsustaining public service, providing efficient transportation facilities to its users. He stated that increases in recurrent expenditure will be monitored and contained and that fixed assets will increase as the port rehabilitation and modernisation programmes proceed. Additionally, maintenance would be prioritised. “Our key priorities for the near term include: introducing information technology solutions to improve reporting and measurement of port efficiency. “Leveraging our strength in port security to instigate a focus on imbedding a port safety culture regime. “And completing appraisals for the commencement of the first phase of the redevelopment of South Dock Providenciales by the end of this financial year,” the chairman stated.

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TCI chefs cop several more medals at premiere culinary event TEAM TCI has returned home from Taste of the Caribbean 2019 culinary event in Miami with more wins under their belt. The dynamic team captured two gold, two silvers, two bronzes, an honourable mention, a Hall of Fame induction and an overall team silver medal from the coveted cache prizes. The team, led by executive chef Jason Heath of the Turks & Caicos Collection, went head-to-head with fourteen renowned teams from across the Caribbean and delivered spectacular dishes and cocktails in 11 categories. The event is an annual one put on by the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA),; it’s one where members and food enthusiasts, gather to taste and see the best culinary offerings in the region. During the five-day event

Members of Team TCI who participated in the 2019 Taste of the Caribbean event

which was hosted at the Hyatt Regency from June 22 to 26, and saw the team creating

everything from savory dishes to expertly crafted cocktails. “Year after year this team

has created excellence at this competition, I am beyond words on how proud I am at their accomplishment,” said Stacy Cox, CEO of the Turks and Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association. Cox, who accompanied the team, added that the tremendous dedication from everyone, the commitment and the drive to win amazed her. “I am so grateful for all the support we’ve received.” The locally based team had an impressive finish with a gold medal and a Hall of Fame induction in the ‘Pastry Chef of the Year’ category, a gold medal in the ‘Best in Chocolate’ category, a bronze medal in the ‘Seafood’ category, a bronze medal in the ‘Junior Chef of the Year’ category, silver medals in both the ‘Caribbean Chef of the Year’ and ‘Bartender of the Year’ categories and an Honorable Mention in the ‘Beef’ category. Additionally, the team competed in the very first Street Pork competition; a new addition to the Taste of the Caribbean competition. Team members Chef Nikita Skippings and Chef Walky Gedeon took on contenders in the ‘whole hog’ portion of the competition and emerged proudly with a second place win in the category. “We are so thankful to the association members for nominating their top chefs to help us showcase

TCI’s culinary talent internationally. “Year after year, the team is supported by our members with their sponsorship which they provide in many different ways. The training they have endured leading up to Taste of the Caribbean, including Taste of Tapas, continues to pay off,” the TCHTA CEO noted. Since 2016, the team has seen considerable sponsorship from members like Stanley Williams of Hertz, Seven Stars Resort and Owners Association, Beaches Resort, The Hartling Group and coming on board again this year, was the Turks & Caicos Collection. Team TCI consisted of Chef Martin Wilkiens of Seven Stars Resort; Chef Eversley Rowe of Kalooki’s Restaurant; Chef Nikita Skippings of the Cook Off Chopped Off brand (standing in for Chef Jago Moore); Chef Walky Gedeon of Solana, Chef Rajasekar Ravindran of The Hartling Group; Chef Peter Ooi of the Turks & Caicos Collection; Chef Vadivel Raju of Grace Bay Resorts; Junior Chef Kevin Missick from the Turks & Caicos Community College and Junior Chef Inga Stubbs; both products of the TCI Hospitality Adventure Lit’l Chefs Camp. Team Bartenders were Delorno Mosley of Kalooki’s and Paolo Patitucci of Wymara Resort.

This is the fourth year that the TCI has been represented in the international cooking competition. In 2016, the team was led by Chef Colin Watson of Beaches Resort. They travelled on a fact-finding mission; not knowing what to expect and wanting to familiarize themselves to prepare for fierce competition the next year, Cox said. “Though novices to the competition, they surprised everyone by earning a Silver medal for Caribbean Team of the Year and a Hall of Fame induction in the Junior Chef of the Year category.” They returned to the competition in 2017, again led by Executive Chef Colin Watson and armed with the experience of the year before this time, they returned to TCI with a team gold. The team successfully held on to that position when they competed in 2018 with a team gold and a Hall of Fame induction in the pastry category, then led by Executive Chef Edwin Gallardo of Seven Stars Resort, Cox added. “The team is proud of their accomplishments and look forward to intensive training and mentoring throughout the upcoming months to prepare for next year’s competition and to regain their gold medal team status at the Taste of the Caribbean, Cox stated.

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TCHTA seeks more collaboration with Gov’t for action plan’s success BY DELANA ISLES IN AN effort to improve their efficiency, enhance service delivery to members and meet challenges head on, the Turks and Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association (TCHTA) has devised a five year action plan that at its centre seeks more governmental collaboration. The strategic action plan, which charts the association’s future, its goals, objectives and success metrics, was on Thursday, June 14, launched at a media event held at Beaches Resort and Spa. Engaging the media were the association’s top brass, its president, chief executive officer and other members of its executive board. The redevelopment of the 28page document is due to a need for reinvigoration of the association’s strategic direction to support the ongoing success and effectiveness of TCHTA and ensure the organisation continues to be transparent and accountable to its national membership, president of TCHTA Todd Foss told the press. He said it is intended to assist the association and its board in focusing on priorities, ensuring that key actions are aligned and disciplined, and to provide a mechanism to monitor and accurately assess progress on these activities on a regular basis. The plan seeks to address the core issues of the hotel and tourism industry and is intended to serve as a powerful communication piece for members and other stakeholders. According to the outline of the 2017-2022 strategic plan, the document’s focus is to ensure that TCHTA has the right structure, direction and capabilities to fulfil its primary role as an industry advocate, respond effectively to challenges, and support the growth and vitality of the hotel and tourism sector. “The strategic plan process examined the current vision and mandate and made adjustments to ensure an ongoing focus on effectiveness and providing direct value to members. “Government relations continue to be at the core of the association, acknowledging that there have been challenges in the recent past,” the plan reads. The body is advocating on two fronts, the document states: first to be the champion and thought-leader in addressing issues on behalf of the hotel and tourism sector and the second is as a critical partner in advancing a collective tourism advocacy agenda. KEY SUCCESSES The successes outlined in the document are: the industry’s stellar recovery from hurricanes Irma and

The Turks and Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association’s 2019 board members

Maria, its partnership with Carnival Corporation, introduction of a CEO for TCHTA, formulation of a tourism enhancement fund, presence and leadership at Chief (a Caribbean Tourism and Hotel Association exchange forum), and zero tolerance towards crime. Other successes include partnership with the Ministry of Education on their at-risk boys’ programme, the relaunch of the career portal and the TCHTA’s contribution to the country’s S&P credit assessment report. The document also lists as successes the TCHTA members (TCREC) contribution to the territory’s CCTV programme, a strategic alignment with TCREC, the establishment of a memorandum of understanding with the Tourist Board and Chamber of Commerce, the establishment of a TCHTA development centre and Turks and Caicos International University and hosting the first annual TCHTA destination sales and marketing meeting. SWOT ANALYSIS The TCHTA president noted that in the SWOT analysis they examined the association’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats for inclusion in the document. This was done by way of regularly solicited feedback from the TCHTA’s 101 allied members and 49 hotel members through qualitative and quantitative data collected during meetings and from surveys. The strengths and weaknesses reflect internal factors that are in direct control of the association, while the opportunities and threats

are external factors which the association does not have direct control over, yet could significantly affect the organisation in either a positive or negative manner, the document outlines. Strengths of the association are described as diversity of the team (skills and experience), teamwork: all are commitment to shared goals, individual relationships within the community are strong, number of members, annual key calendar events, community and charitable contributions of members, ability to act quickly, a world class product, revenue it brings to TCI, the largest employer and the marketing the association does for the territory. WEAKNESSES The weaknesses of the TCHTA as outlined in the strategic plan are the association’s ability to influence the Government, the perception of its members as ‘The Grace Bay Boys’ banding together versus a team committed to the best result for all, shyness when it comes to selfpromotion, its financial stability, connection with community, time to commit to the association, low new member recruitment, the fact that the TCI is often seen as just being Providenciales and low involvement from the local business community. OPPORTUNITIES The association sees its opportunities as its ability to strengthen alliance with the Government, its revenue generating capabilities, the expanding Airbnb market, a shared economy, getting new members on board, a seat for the TCHTA on the Tourist Board, embracing new

technology and data. More engagement with sister islands, the territory’s move towards sustainable tourism both ecologically and economically, its work with Carnival Cruise Lines and international memberships such as Villas of Distinction are all seen as opportunities. THREATS Crime, the strategic plan outlines, is one of the more dominant threats to the association’s success, as is legislation that threatens the hotel condo model and those related to service charge. They also see taxation as a threat, as well as the lack of a master plan for development such as one charting an overall image en route to luxury destinations, number of storeys for buildings, fire and safety. Immigration, outdated laws and the inability of the territory to react to international crisis effectively are more threats to the TCHTA. They outlined inadequate public relations in times of crisis that could affect tourism, such as the zika virus and lack of proper funding for the Tourist Board as more potential threats to the association and the tourism industry. THE PLAN In assessing its membership needs, the strength and competitiveness of the industry, and challenges facing the organisation, the TCHTA articulated in its strategic plan an ideal future in 2022. To achieve such a future there needs to be a strong profile for the organisation, primarily focused on effective advocacy positions, an

engaged and empowered membership base, meaningful and valued membership programmes that enable business success and a financially stable organisation with a diverse revenue streams, the plan reads. The document further illustrates the focus of the association’s five strategic goals. The first goal is advocacy: this would entail developing a targeted and effective advocacy programme which results in government actions that benefit members and the wider community. The second goal is education: this looks at improving the overall tourism education opportunities for the industry to ensure the full engagement of TCHTA membership and community. Goal three is sustainable tourism: this is where they seek to promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all within the hotel and tourism industry, which includes the conservation and sustainable use of the oceans, seas and marine resources for long term development protecting the Islands. The fourth goal is financial stability: which means ensuring sound management and a financial position which guarantees the longterm health and viability of the association. Goal five looks at challenge management: this step requires establishing systems that allow the association effective readiness to respond constructively to challenges that impact the industry in partnership with the Turks and Caicos Government, the Tourist Board, and other relevant organisations.

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The Safe School Declaration was signed by Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson, Minister of Education Hon. Karen Malcolm, country representative from UNICEF Dr Aloys Kamuragiye, education manager from UNICEF Unai Sacona and the Permanent Secretary of Education Wesley Clerveaux

The TCI Government and UNICEF ink safe school declaration

Gov’t signs declaration for protecting schools BY OLIVIA ROSE THE TCI Government has signed the UNICEF’s ‘Safe school declaration’ to protect students, teachers and schools from the devastating effects of disasters. On June 13, the TCI joined many countries around the world that have signalled their commitment to ensuring schools are better prepared for disasters such as hurricanes, floods, fires and earthquakes and other emergencies. The Safe Schools Declaration is an inter-governmental political commitment that provides countries that are vulnerable to hazards, the opportunity to express support for protecting education from disasters and conflicts. The declaration endorses the territory’s commitment to undertake several practical steps to make it less

likely that students, teachers, schools and educational institutions suffer in the event of any natural or human induced disasters. During the opening ceremony of the event, held at the Shore Club, Minister of Education Hon. Karen Malcolm underscored the importance of the continuation of education pre, during and post disaster and the implementation of concrete measures to deter the community using schools as shelters. She said the recurrent natural disasters such as hurricanes, floods, fire accidents, tsunamis, earthquakes drastically affect the education sector and poses wider social challenges. “Worldwide, schools, universities, and other academic institutions have been affected by disasters increasing the vulnerability of children, students, teachers and academics to a large extent.

“Educational facilities have been used as shelters for accommodating the affected and displaced for several months after an event.” She emphasised that the use of schools as shelters or relief camps impacts the education of children while exposing them and personnel to harm. “It denies large numbers of children and students their right to education and so deprives communities of the foundation on which to build their future. “In many countries, the adverse impacts of recurrent flood, hurricane, earthquake, conflicts etc. destroy not just school infrastructure, but the hopes and ambitions of a whole generation of children.” Hon. Malcolm reaffirmed her commitment to ensure school safety in the Turks and Caicos Islands remains a priority nationally,

regionally and internationally. “The Safe School Declaration is a step forward in realising our mission of having a nation empowered by a dynamic system of care, education and training,” she added. Dr Aloys Kamuragiye, country representative of the UNICEF office for the Eastern Caribbean, was present in the TCI for this grand occasion and spoke at the event. “It is timely that Turks and Caicos Islands commits to implementing the right measures to strengthen safety in school settings. “The education system is to do its share in implementing national resilience, actually. “Education plays a crucial role in reducing vulnerability and building community resilience; furthermore, it is essential for empowering people.” Dr Kamuragiye stressed that building climate resilience is crucial

for the territory. “It must be among the top priorities...investing significantly in disaster risk reduction will allow Turks and Caicos Islands to achieve a critical outcome,” he said. Following the signing of the Safe School Declaration a two-day workshop under the theme ‘Mainstreaming Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaption into Education Sector Policies and Practices’ was facilitated by UNICEF. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that everyone has the right to education. By adopting the UNICEF’s safe school declaration, the Turks and Caicos Islands Government has undertaken to work to ensure that all schools are safer and stronger which will allow children and young people to receive quality education even after disasters strike.

DDME and UWI conduct sensitivity training for local crisis communicators BY DELANA ISLES THE DEPARTMENT of disaster management and emergencies this week collaborated with the University of the West Indies to demonstrate to crisis workers how effective media communication plays a crucial part in comprehensive crisis management. The one day ‘Communicating During Crisis’ workshop was held on Monday, June 24, at the FortisTCI conference room in Providenciales. It saw over 32 participants from across the Turks and Caicos Islands government and private sector attending. Dr. Livingston White of the Caribbean School of Media and Communication (CARIMAC), attached to the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, Jamaica, was the facilitator for the workshop. CARIMAC is the leading academic institution devoted to media and communication research, teaching and training in the English-

Dr. Livingston White of the Caribbean School of Media and Communication (CARIMAC), The University of the West Indies facilitated the one day workshop

speaking Caribbean. During the session, Dr. White placed emphasis on the importance of delivering ethical and effective messages during crisis. He conveyed to attendees

that while the media depends on crisis communicators for timely and accurate information, crisis communicators depend on the media to get their messages out before, during and after an emergency.

As such, crisis communication should be carefully planned and implemented, and properly integrated with emergency management activities and operations. Another important message

delivered during the workshop was that effective crisis communication establishes public confidence in the ability of an organization or government to deal with the issue at hand, and that it is important to reach a wide cross-section of persons with clear, credible and ethical information. The aim of the workshop was to give participants an appreciation of why communication in a crisis is important; an identification of ethical issues that may arise during crisis communication; practical and useful techniques that can be applied to improve crisis communication; an ability to critically assess media content regarding crisis communication; and strategies for planning communication for crises and working with the media. At the end of the session, participants expressed that the workshop reinforced the need to adjust for the moment and keep in mind the little things that are critical for successful media interaction.

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Students commence ‘revamped’ civil service internships SIXTY-FIVE students were placed on a freshly overhauled summer internship programme within various departments of the TCI civil service earlier this month. Anya Williams, Deputy Governor and Head of the Public Service, said in a press release on June 18 that she was “elated” to have so many students participate in the programme. “I hope that they will find the next few weeks to be very enlightening.” Williams explained that the civil service has long offered opportunities for temporary summer employment, however the programme this year was revamped to attract a much wider group of participants. An open expression of interest targeted at college students took place on May 29 followed by a shortlisting exercise to assign people to areas of work relevant to their courses of study. The programme was officially launched on Tuesday, June 11, in Grand Turk and on Wednesday, June 12, in Providenciales with an orientation day themed, ‘Your career starts now’. The day provided a better understanding of the aim of the programme, the role and functions of the civil service, the expectations of

employers from their employees and the importance of making first and lasting impressions in a workplace and environment. “It was great to engage with the students through our orientation programme day on the importance of making first and lasting impressions and on building a strong career and personal brand,” the deputy governor said. “Whilst this may only be temporary employment, the lessons learnt and relationships built during the period can have a lasting impact. “I encourage our students to take full advantage of the programme to gain a hands-on understanding of the careers they intend to pursue and hope that on completion of their studies many of them will find successful placements within the public service or across the Turks and Caicos Islands.” Law students were assigned to the AG Chambers, Office of the DPP and judiciary, accounting students to the Ministry of Finance, design and building students to the Ministry of Infrastructure and varied sciences to the Ministry of Health among others. “We are very pleased with the initial launch of the programme and the placements that have taken place thus far,” Williams said.

Students from across the TCI are taking part in the summer internship

Deputy Governor Anya Williams welcomes students to the programme

THE LODGINGS

Positions Available

SOKOL LTD IS SEEKING TO HIRE ONE

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

GARDENER AND ONE DOMESTIC WORKER

To be held by a work permit holder

DUTIES INCLUDE:

Gardener:

• To clean and keep garden free of weeds and shrubs and removing garbage. • To maintain and clean pool and pool area. • Applicant must be of good character, totally flexible and able to reside on premises. Salary $6.25 per hour.

Domestic Worker:

• To clean and maintain a private villa. • Duties include cleaning floors, windows, disposing of garbage • Applicant must be of good character, totally flexible and able to reside on premises. Salary $6.25 per hour.

Interested applicants should submit their resume with qualifications, clean police certificate and experience to: info@saunders.tc and the TCI Employment Services and Labour Department. These positions are currently held by work permit holders

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• Assisting Property Manager with the daily management of all long- and short-term rental properties. • Providing guest services and addressing guest concerns. • Creating and updating lease agreements and requirements for new tenants. • Managing content for website, social media and all other marketing modalities. • Creating marketing opportunities both locally and internationally. • Responsibly representing and promoting the Company locally and internationally. • Liaising and maintaining excellent member relations with the Turks

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and Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association, and the Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association. Assisting with maintaining compliance with Government regulations in relation to payment of taxes and health standards. Preparing job descriptions and staff contracts; maintaining HR records. Creating templates for Company documents, as needed. Managing staff concerns, where necessary. Organizing staff training. Addressing internet, computer network and telephone related issues. Overseeing the procurement of office equipment, supplies and stock. Salary $1000.00 bi-weekly

Address: Williams Plaza, Old Airport Road, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands. Contact: 946-4726 Resumes can be faxed to 941-3425 and dropped off at the Labour Department, Providenciales as soon as possible.

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Are we going green? THE TURKS and Caicos Islands’ supermarkets have banned single use plastic bags. The idea is great, it’s so green, hmmm… When I go to the supermarket I now have the paper bags given by the store or my reusable shopping bags, although I often forget to bring them with me (my bad), I have to get used to it. When we had the single use plastic bags, I used them as my garbage bag, so it was a multiuse plastic bag. I since have to change my habit and buy plastic garbage bags, which I find ironic and I’m sure there are a lot of folks like me here. Don’t get me wrong, I love the idea of making this world a better place, but buying plastic bags instead of reusing the single plastic bags doesn’t make any sense to me. Ain’t nothing ‘green’ about this. Why not ban all single use plastic bags? Correct me if I’m wrong but I didn’t see any biodegradable plastic garbage bags on the shelves of the supermarkets. Right now, we are not making a difference on that matter and giving paper (trees) bags is not the solution either. Another alarming thing is the amount of solid waste produced by the throwaway paper cup, the most unnecessary environmental side effect of the coffee craving. You may be surprised but paper coffee cups are not a good alternative. Although paper is biodegradable and even compostable, paper cups aren’t great for the planet in their current form. That’s because many of today’s disposable paper cups have plastic coatings (to make them leak-proof) that negate our ability to recycle them (because that plastic lining cannot be separated from the paper). Furthermore, today’s paper cups are often mixed with chemicals that can potentially harm the environment. Some experts even suggest

that the paper cups’ coatings may even pose a risk to human health. Every day many of us decide to take our coffee away in a paper cup. It is easy to imagine the environmental consequence of this decision. Billions of cups, millions of trees and tonnes of greenhouse gases (estimates vary) every year. In our world of shrinking forests and growing landfill, continued use of the paper cup is both redundant and unsustainable. But there is a solution. An excellent replacement for plastic or paper cups, is made from sugarcane fibre – bagasse the fibrous waste left over after extraction of the sugar from the cane. It can tolerate high temperatures of 212F. This product is sturdy, grease and cut resistant, and microwave/ freezer safe and is the most cost effective replacement for Styrofoam and paper. Drinking your coffee in the shop is the best thing you can do - the coffee just seems to taste better. Realistically, significant reduction in the impacts of paper cup consumption requires solutions that fit the current lifestyles and habits of coffee drinkers. But reusable and recyclable cups are the future for all onthe-go coffee. One problem with alternatives, such as flasks and thermoses, is that many mugs do not fit under the spout of different coffee machines used in retail outlets and cafés. But surely that can’t be too difficult to find a work around for. So, do we really want to make a difference?

Trainers and participants of the recent healthcare workshops

Child health workers taught new methods HEALTHCARE providers were given training on documenting children’s growth and nutrition this month. The Ministry of Health Agriculture Sports and Human Services welcomed representatives from the Caribbean Public Health Agency (Carpha) from June 10 to 14. The visitors conducted two two day workshops, the first on nutrition surveillance and the second on development of child clinic records, a press release on Tuesday (June 25) said. Christine Bocage, Carpha’s senior technical officer for food security and nutrition, explained: “The World Health Organisation’s New Growth Standards were released in 2006 but the charts are not currently in use in the TCI. “This training was conducted to ensure standardisation of measurements and to demonstrate and practice the correct techniques so that the information charted will be accurate for interpretation. “These charts will be incorporated

in the new child clinic records which were drafted over a two day period with the assistance of the facilitators. “The draft document prepared will be further revised in a small selected working group; finalised and circulated for comments. “It is hoped that this document will be pre-tested; piloted and finalised by the end of December 2019.” Joining Bocage on the training was Dr Kimberly Ashby-Mitchell, also a senior technical officer for food security and nutrition. In 2006, the World Health Organisation released a new growth chart throughout the Caribbean region to provide information and tools for parents, and healthcare professionals alike to recognise supoptimal and excessive weight gain in children. The collection and analysis of this data will help stakeholders to improve programme planning for prevention and management of nutrition in children. Previously, the data collected was

based solely on children living in the United States of America who were formula fed. This new standard of data collection uses breastfed children from all regions of the world as the gold standard for comparison. The goal of Carpha and the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) is to continue their efforts to improve the generation of accurate surveillance data that will be used for planning and evaluation of existing programmes on child health. About 25 healthcare professionals participated in the training including nurses, nutritionists, dietitians, nurse educators, primary care physicians, paediatricians, dentists and others. Upon completion and dissemination of the child health records there will be periodic follow ups to ensure that the newly developed record is used in all participating clinics. Coordinators of the workshop were Alrisa Gardiner, senior public health nurse/EPI manager and nutritionist Lakeisha Wilson.

The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force is appealing to any member of public who may have any information on any crimes. They can contact Chalk Sound Police Station on 338-5901 or make use of the confidential reporting system through Crimestoppers on 1-800-8477.

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Caribbean countries ensure insurance coverage for 2019 Hurricane Season CARIBBEAN members of the Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility Segregated Portfolio Company (CCRIF SPC) have completed the selection of their insurance portfolio for 2019/20, with nine governments increasing their level of coverage for at least one of their policies and one country purchasing cover for an additional peril – tropical cyclone –it did not have last year. That’s according to CCRIF, the world’s first multi-country risk pool offering parametric insurance products for hurricanes, earthquakes and excess rainfall in the Caribbean and Central America. “As the 2019 Atlantic Hurricane Season begins, CCRIF members can be assured that they are covered for another year – against tropical cyclones as well as excess rainfall events, which occur throughout the year and earthquakes, which may occur at any time,” it said, adding that it has provided its members with two policy features – the Aggregate Deductible Cover (ADC) and Reinstatement of Sum Insured Cover (RSIC) – at no cost for 2019/20. These two features for tropical cyclone and earthquake policies were first offered in 2017. The ADC can provide a minimum payment for events that are objectively not sufficient to trigger a CCRIF policy because the modelled loss is below the attachment point (or deductible). The RSIC provides access to coverage during a policy year even after the maximum coverage

Jordan Lindsey of Los Angeles County had her right arm severed in the attack before she succumbed. Caribbean countries are taking no chances this hurricane season and have purchased insurance ahead of this year’s Atlantic hurricane season.

limit is reached. This prevents the situation where the insurance cover is exhausted early in the policy year thus leaving a country exposed until the policy renewal date of June 1 the following year. CCRIF’s tropical cyclone and earthquake policies for 2019/20 are based on a new risk model called SPHERA (System for Probabilistic Hazard Evaluation and Risk Assessment), which replaces the MPRES model, which had been the basis for these policies since 2011. SPHERA is a new state-of-the-art model, based on the latest scientific findings and the most updated hazard datasets. The new model features new, up-to-date ground motion, wind

and storm surge models; a larger and more detailed stochastic catalogue of events; a more detailed exposure database, including infrastructure and facilities; and new, updated vulnerability functions. Similarly, the current excess rainfall policies are based on the XSR 2.5 model, an upgrade of the XSR 2.1 model used in 2018. The XSR 2.5 model includes new features that reduce basis risk and improve its results. Enhancements to the model include greater consideration and weight given to short intense events; inclusion of soil saturation in the loss estimates; and incorporation of assimilated observed data into the meteorological model.

California woman killed by three sharks while snorkeling in the Bahamas A 21-YEAR-OLD California woman was reportedly killed by three tiger sharks Wednesday while she was snorkeling in the Bahamas with her family, according to local reports. Jordan Lindsey of Los Angeles County had her right arm severed in the attack, officials from the Bahamas said, according to KABC. She was also bitten on her legs and buttocks in the attack. Her family reportedly saw the sharks while she was snorkeling and shouted to her but Lindsay didn’t

hear them before the attack on Rose Island, which is just northeast of Nassau. “The Ministry of Tourism, on behalf of the Government and the people of The Bahamas expresses its condolences and deepest sympathies to the family and loved ones of the victim of Wednesday’s shark attack off Rose Island, near New Providence,” Bahamas Ministry of Tourism and Aviation officials said in a statement, according to KABC, (Foxnews)

U.N. establishes a replacement for departing Haiti peacekeepers THE United Nations Security Council on Tuesday approved the establishment of a new political mission for Haiti to replace its departing blue-helmet peacekeepers this October after 15 years in the country. With the United States calling it “a historic moment,” Security Council members voted 13-0 — with China and the Dominican Republic both abstaining — to request that U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres establish the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti, or BINUH, to succeed its U.N. Mission for Justice Support in Haiti. The mandate of the latter will end on Oct. 15, and the new smaller special political mission will go into effect on Oct. 16. It will have an initial mandate of 12 months and, like its predecessors, be headed by a special representative of the secretary-general. No one voted against the resolution, and the New York meeting lacked the vigorous debate

of past Security Council discussions on the situation in Haiti. However, the representatives of Peru, Germany, France and the Dominican Republic all highlighted their disappointment on the lack of mention of climate change in the resolution, and its ramifications on Haiti’s security and stability. “Haiti is one of the most vulnerable countries in the world to the adverse effects of climate change,” said Germany’s Permanent Representative Christoph Heusgen, who noted that this is the first time since 2011 that the Security Council failed to include a mention of climate change. “[The] effects of climate change in the case of Haiti constitute a threat multiplier, threatening to destabilize the country further to create new conflicts over increasingly diminished resources and to derail efforts in pace-building and stabilization.” Patrick Saint-Hilaire, Haiti’s newly appointed chargé d’affaires to the U.N., said the new mission was

Haiti is once again in the throes of a deepening political crisis with violent protests demanding the resignation of Moïse amid corruption allegations.

“a step in the right direction,” and something President Jovenel Moïse has been working toward since January. While he acknowledged Haiti

is undergoing what he described as “major difficulties,” Saint-Hilaire said the situation “is no real threat to peace and international security.” Still, given Haiti’s vulnerability to

natural disasters and climate change, on top of its ongoing humanitarian challenges and inability to revise agricultural production, he conceded: “We even fear hunger riots.” This is the Security Council’s second transition in Haiti since peacekeepers returned in 2004 amid a bloody coup. After 13 years, a mixed legacy of stability and controversy, it ended its large multinational military presence in the country in 2017. It was succeeded by the current mission focused on justice, human rights and police development. As that goes away, Haiti is once again in the throes of a deepening political crisis with violent protests demanding the resignation of Moïse amid corruption allegations. At the same time, Haitians are seeing skyrocketing inflation, a rapid deterioration of their domestic currency, the gourde, and a recurrence of the kind of deadly gang violence that U.N. peacekeepers spent their first few years battling. (Miami Herald)

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Jamaica: Seaga given hero’s farewell as last chapter of Independence era closes LATE Jamaican statesman Edward Seaga was on Sunday lauded by his long-time political rival P.J. Patterson as a “titanic warrior” whose patriotism and legacy to nation building set him aside as an Independence-era legend. Addressing the congregation under the ornate ceiling of The Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity in downtown Kingston on Sunday afternoon, Patterson said that Seaga was a fearless leader whose legislative work was unparalleled during his 43-year tenure as member of parliament. “That we belonged to opposing parties, which we led in several electoral contests, that our views did not always coincide on a vast range of national issues and external policies could never deter me from paying my humble tribute,” he said. “We held divergent views on aspects of foreign policy, but we found common accord when he, too, denounced the evils of apartheid and maintained Jamaica’s strong solidarity in the liberation struggle.” Seaga was also credited by Patterson for the creation of a raft of groundbreaking organisations touching on virtually every area of life, including the economy, electoral reform, culture, and training. “The death of the last surviving member of that joint legislative team which crafted our Independence

Constitution is a defining moment in our history. It allows us to commemorate ‘the glory of our ancestors as we honour one from this generation whose memory will never perish’,” said Patterson, who defeated Seaga in three successive elections during his prime minister from 1992-2006. “Edward Seaga built on the sound foundation he inherited to complete the matrix of institutions and statutory corporations required for the modern nation state. It encompassed the protection of our rich cultural heritage, the spawning of new templates for physical development and economic production, the stimulation of our creative talents, and the promotion of training for a myriad vocational and service-oriented skills,” he added. Sunday’s funeral was marked by pomp and pageantry, including a twokilometre procession with uniformed police and military personnel to the site of Seaga’s interment at National Heroes Park. He was buried in the vicinity of his decades-long political counterpart, Michael Manley, to a 19-gun salute. Just before Patterson, prime minister of Grenada, Dr Keith Mitchell, paid tribute to Seaga, whose relationship with Grenada had been built on controversy. “His entire life’s work may have labelled him a Jamaican, but

Sunday’s funeral was marked by pomp and pageantry.

for the many of us elsewhere in the region, Eddie was a Caribbean man; a champion of [the] regional integration movement and one who advocated for change to improve the process that unites us all.” Mitchell dared to mention Seaga’s role in the 1983 upheaval in the Eastern Caribbean island when it was invaded by the United States. “When my country was reeling from the effects of a political crisis, in that historical period, Eddie demonstrated what it was to be your brother’s keeper. As I stand here to bid a final farewell here today (Sunday), I want to say a final thank you to my friend. “Thank you for the courage you displayed in supporting the intervention,

invasion, or whatever you want to call it, of Grenada in 1983. There might not have been a unanimous support for the course of action taken then, but I stand here today convinced that you were acting in Grenada’s best interest,” Mitchell said. Tributes were also given by Prime Minister Andrew Holness and West Kingston Member of Parliament Desmond McKenzie, who read the eulogy. After the religious formalities, led by Suffragan Bishop of Kingston Robert Thompson, who delivered the homily, and Archbishop of the West Indies Howard Gregory, who gave the final commendation and farewell, Seaga’s final journey to Heroes Park was set in train.

As the coffin was raised on to the shoulders of the official pall-bearers decked out in flaming red, Carla Seaga, the widow, blinked hard with a heavy breath, seemingly trying to maintain her composure in her late husband’s final moments above ground. The crowds outside, stacked with supporters from Seaga’s former constituency of West Kingston, shouted, “Papa Eddie!” as they caught sight of it. With movements as precise and mechanical as clockwork, they lifted the coffin, still draped in the black, green, and gold of the Jamaican flag, and step by step, bore the colossus on their shoulders, proceeding through the gates of Holy Trinity, and placing it gently on an awaiting carriage.

The Bahamas government has met all commitments to EU, amidst revenue shortfall THE government has met all of the commitments to the European Union (EU) that could reduce the risk of The Bahamas being blacklisted once again, deputy prime minister and minister of finance Peter Turnquest said, however, a deeper explanation is needed from the government on why it won’t hit its revenue target for the 2018/2019 fiscal year, chairman of the Clearing Banks Association (CBA) Gowon Bowe asserted. The final pieces of legislation needed to keep The Bahamas’ financial services sector in good standing with the EU were presented in the 2019/2020 budget, Turnquest said. “We have met all of our commitments and have enacted regulations and legislation to put those commitments into force, including the last pieces of legislation included in the budget package to give effect to the removal

of preferences,” he said, “We are now preparing for peer reviews to ensure that our actions match up to our words.” Last year the government tabled legislation designed to ensure compliance with tax matters highlighted by the EU and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). The legislation was benchmarked with other jurisdictions and was found to be adequate. The EU and OECD want to ensure that Bahamian international business companies (IBCs) have economic substance and that all of their substantial owners are known and listed. In May, The Bahamas was revealed to be on another tax haven list, one that placed it at number nine on a list of the “top ten most corrosive corporate tax havens in the world”, as outlined by the Corporate

Tax Haven Index. The Tax Justice Network complies the index, an independent international network which focuses on research, analysis and advocacy in the area of international tax and financial regulation, including the role of tax havens. The top ten countries “that have done the most to proliferate corporate tax avoidance and break down the global corporate tax system”, according to an article published by the Tax Justice Network, are the British Virgin Islands, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, Netherlands, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Jersey, Singapore, The Bahamas and Hong Kong. The article further notes that some of the “world’s most aggressive countries in terms of driving down other countries’ withholding tax rates through treaties”, also find themselves on the “top ten most

corrosive corporate tax havens in the world” list. Meanwhile, proper analysis of the revenue shortfall of government is needed, says chairman of the CBA. Since the government has only collected 63.7 percent of its $2.6 billion revenue projection for this fiscal year up to the end of the third quarter, Bowe questioned how the numbers are going to play out in “the bright economic future” the government has been speaking about. He said it’s the singular thing that’s been missing from the past few weeks of the budget debate in the House of Assembly. “We still have not really done a significant debrief over last year’s outturn, what we are projecting will be the actual performance with the revenue shortfall. We’ve heard that will be offset by some expenditure gains in terms of reduction in

expenditure. But we really should be analyzing that because if you don’t know your history you’re bound to repeat it,” Bowe said in an interview with Guardian Business. “Every year we come to budget and we talk about the next year’s budget and we never talk really about what happened relative to the previous budget. Businesses and households don’t operate that way. If you find that you haven’t achieved your budget, you usually sit down and say what you need to change moving forward. Now that may be done internally but it should all be done externally for the people who you’ve set the budget for.” The economy grew by 1.6 percent in 2018, lower than the 2.5 percent projected by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which has projected further growth of 2.25 percent for 2019.

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EU says it will never renegotiate Brexit deal despite Boris Johnson claims: ‘Full stop’ THE European Commission has again reiterated that the Brexit withdrawal agreement will not be negotiated, “full stop” – despite claims by Boris Johnson that he would somehow be able to reopen talks. When asked whether the agreement could be reopened under any circumstances – including to stop a no deal or prevent a hard border in reland – a spokesperson for the commission was emphatic. “I can confirm, as has been repeated several times, we will not be renegotiating the withdrawal agreement, full stop,” she told reporters in Brussels. Asked to comment on what the view of Mr Johnson was within the EU institutions, the spokesperson said: “I would refrain from using any kind of adjectives to define any future prime minister of the United Kingdom and will repeat what we have said before, which is that the commission will work with any prime minister in the spirit of good cooperation.” The frontrunner for Tory leader has said he would try to renegotiate the Brexit deal, and that the UK would be leaving the bloc on 31 October with or without an agreement. He has suggested he would withhold payment of the £39bn financial settlement if the EU did not agree to make changes to the treaty. At a meeting of the European Council, Jean-Claude Juncker,

Merkel clutching her arms during the ceremony.

The frontrunner for Tory leader has said he would try to renegotiate the Brexit deal, and that the UK would be leaving the bloc on 31 October with or without an agreement.

the president of the European Commission, said all 27 EU leaders were “unanimous” that there should be no renegotiation of the deal, and that “nothing new” came out of discussions on it at the meeting. He had previously said the EU’s position was “crystal clear”. EU leaders arriving at the summit in the EU capital on Thursday and Friday, which was mostly focused on other issues, such as choosing Mr Juncker’s successor and climate change, also presented a united front and said they would not renegotiate. But the constant messages from

Brussels stating they are not open to further talks do not appear to be getting through in Westminster, where practically all Tory leadership candidates suggested some kind of renegotiation. MPs rejected the deal as negotiated by Theresa May three times, precipitating her resignation. Talks on the withdrawal agreement closed at the end of last year and the EU has since split up the negotiating team, promoting the treaty’s main author, Sabine Weyand, and putting her as the top civil servant in charge of the EU’s trade negotiations in general. (Independent.co.uk)

Merkel seen shaking for second time in weeks ANGELA Merkel has been seen shaking in public for the second time in less than two weeks, raising further concern for the wellbeing of the German chancellor. Merkel, 64, appeared to clutch her arms together to keep herself still as she attended an event with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Thursday. The incident, at a farewell ceremony for Justice Minister Katarina Barley, was captured on a live feed by the Reuters news agency. Merkel’s spokesperson told CNN that the chancellor is “fine.” “Everything is taking place as planned. The chancellor is well,” he added, indicating that Merkel would

still take part in this weekend’s G20 summit in Japan. Earlier this month Merkel was seen shaking dramatically as she met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Berlin. “Since then I have drunk at least three glasses of water -- I obviously needed that and so I’m doing very well now,” she told reporters at a press conference with Zelensky shortly afterwards. Germany is in the midst of a record-breaking heatwave, with temperatures hitting 38.6 degrees Celsius (101.5 Fahrenheit) in parts, though Berlin was cooler than much of the country on Wednesday. (CNN)

Johnson’s neighbours flee after ‘death threats’ for recording row with Carrie Symonds BORIS Johnson’s next door neighbours have gone into hiding after being sent death threats for recording the Tory leadership contender and his girlfriend Carrie Symonds having a row at their London flat. Tom Penn and his wife Eve Leigh have not been seen at their home in Camberwell, south London, since the left-wing couple recorded an argument between the politician and his girlfriend last week and sent it to The Guardian, sparking protests outside the property. Miss Symonds is reported to have stayed away from the flat as a result. Another neighbour told the publication the public have posted death threats through Mr Penn’s door. They are said to be staying elsewhere in response to the threats in recent days. Neighbour Wayne Moseley, 47, said Mr Penn and Miss Leigh were trying to keep a low profile. He said: “People in the community have actually been sending death threats in the door after Tom. “They’re going crazy for this guy

The Brazilian president was on another plane when the air force officer was arrested.

Tom Penn and Eve Leigh are in hiding since they recorded Boris and girlfriend Carrie rowing.

because they don’t believe what he did was right. Whatever Tom was doing it for, it’s wrong, it wasn’t done in a neighbourly fashion. “You can’t come back and live here and think it’s going to be peace and harmony - you’re going to bump into each other – he has to go past Boris to go up the stairs.” Two other neighbours said they

have not seen Mr Penn and Miss Leigh since news of the row broke last Friday. Mr Moseley said he expects the couple will be back. He said: “Everybody’s got an issue with what Tom’s done - the community, from what I’ve heard, don’t mind Boris or his girlfriend coming back.

Police seize cocaine ahead of Bolsonaro flight POLICE have seized cocaine from a Brazilian air force officer who was due to accompany President Jair Bolsonaro home from the G20 summit in Japan. Officers arrested the man on Tuesday in Seville after allegedly discovering 39kg of cocaine in his luggage. The man had been assigned with accompanying President Bolsonaro

on the final leg of his trip back to Brazil. Mr Bolsonaro was travelling on a separate plane at the time of the arrest. On Twitter, Mr Bolsonaro said that he has asked the Defence Ministry to co-operate with Spanish authorities and that, if proved guilty, the officer would be “judged and convicted by law”.

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Mette Frederiksen becomes Denmark’s youngest-ever prime minister.

Danish PM Frederiksen takes power and joins Nordic swing to left METTE Frederiksen, 41, has become Denmark’s youngest leader, the third centre-left prime minister to take office in a Nordic country this year. She presented her minority government to Queen Margrethe II. Her Social Democrat party ousted the liberals after backing a tougher immigration policy. In Finland, the Social Democratic Party took office this month, while Sweden’s Social Democrat leader returned to power in January. As she left Amalienborg Palace with her team of 19 ministers, Ms Frederiksen told well-wishers her team was hardworking and diligent and would serve the entire country. There was some surprise that only seven of the 20 government positions had gone to women. Although Denmark now has 70 women in the 179-member Folketing (parliament), commentators have pointed out that Denmark is the only Nordic country not to have had a parliament with a 40% share of women.

A mother of two, she came to power with a traditional centre-left focus on stronger welfare policies but also a promise to be tough on immigration. Last year she announced plans to place a cap on “non-Western” immigration including refugees and family reunions, to be voted on every year in the Folketing. She also proposed sending asylum seekers to reception centres outside the EU, for example in North Africa, for their requests to be processed. Ms Frederiksen was first elected aged 24 and took over the reins of the Social Democrats after Denmark’s first woman prime minister, Helle Thorning-Schmidt, lost power in 2015. Her father, Flemming Frederiksen, is himself a Social Democrat and said last month she had been active in politics since the age of six, seven or eight. “I’ve never doubted that Mette could go all the way, if she wanted,” he told Danish media.

A HEATWAVE affecting much of Europe was expected to intensify further with countries - including France, Spain and Switzerland expecting temperatures above 40C (104F) late on Thursday. On Wednesday Germany, Poland and the Czech Republic recorded their highest-ever temperatures for June. Meteorologists say hot air drawn in from northern Africa is responsible. The heat is expected to rise further in many countries into the weekend, meteorologists warn. In Spain, 11 provinces in the east and centre are set to experience temperatures above 40C. In parts of the north-east, which could reach 45C on Friday. Spanish officials have also warned of a “significant risk” of forest fires in some areas. Temperatures are expected to top 40C in Italy too, particularly in central and northern regions. Several cities, including Rome, have issued the highest heat warnings. On Thursday morning the body of a 72-year-old homeless Romanian man was found near Milan’s central train station. Officials say the heat may have been a factor in his death. Philip Trackfield, a British tourist in Rome, told the BBC: “Last night at the Spanish steps it was 41C. It’s exhausting when you’re trying to do all the sights.” Meanwhile the whole of France - where a heatwave in 2003 was blamed for 15,000 extra deaths - is now on orange alert, the second-

The heat is expected to rise further in many countries, meteorologists warned.

highest warning level. In Paris fountains and sprinklers connected to hydrants have been set up. Some schools have delayed important exams and even closed. In Toulouse, where temperatures are expected to reach 41C on Thursday, charities have been handing out water to homeless people. The heat is also affecting France’s 72,000-strong prison population. François Bes, a prison monitor, told BFMTV that many detainees described their cells as “ovens”. “It’s impossible to create a draught because by definition prisoners can’t open the doors,” he is quoted as saying. One major prison near Paris, Fresnes, has decided to hose down the yard to cool it, BFMTV reports. Temperatures have been climbing

in recent days. On Wednesday, Coschen in Brandenburg peaked at 38.6C - a new German record for June. Radzyn in Poland and Doksany in the Czech Republic also recorded new national highs, with temperatures hitting 38.2C and 38.9C respectively. Even in the high-altitude Alps, temperatures topped 30C in places. Parts of Austria recorded their local all-time highest temperatures on Wednesday. The Swiss cities of Geneva, Bern, and Zurich are all predicted to reach record temperatures of 39C or 40C. On Wednesday a swimming pool in the French city of Grenoble was shut down despite the heatwave, after a row over the use of a fullbody Islamic burkini swimsuit, the mayor said.

Lama says Donald Trump has a ‘lack of moral principle’ THE Dalai Lama has said Donald Trump lacks moral principle and that he is open to the next spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhists being a woman, but only if she is “attractive”. In an interview with the BBC, the Dalai Lama also said that while he was a supporter of the EU and thought it would be better for the UK to remain part of it, he did not want to see Europe become “Muslim” or “African”. Asked about the US president, whom the Tibetan spiritual leader has previously unflatteringly impersonated, he said: “His emotions [are] also a little bit,” and made a gesture waggling his finger near his temple. “One day he says something, another day he says something. But I think [there is a] lack of moral principle. When he became president, he expressed America first. That is wrong. America, they should take the global responsibility.” The Dalai Lama was asked about the EU, of which he said he was an admirer:

The Dalai Lama also said that he was an admirer of the EU.

“I am [an] outsider, but I feel better [to] remain in the European Union.” The interviewer, the BBC’s Rajini Vaidyanathan, pointed out the campaign for Britain to leave the EU

used one of the Dalai Lama’s quotes about migration to Europe as part of its campaign. “The goal should be that migrants return and help rebuild their countries. You have

to be practical. It’s impossible for everyone to come,” he had said. The Dalai Lama reiterated this position, saying that while European countries should take in refugees

and educate and train them, the aim should be to return them to their home countries. Asked if refugees should be allowed to stay in Europe if they wished to, he said only a limited number ought to be able to remain. “But [for the] whole [of] Europe [to] eventually become [a] Muslim country? Impossible. Or [an] African country, also impossible,” he said while laughing, adding: “Keep Europe for Europeans.” The Dalai Lama was also asked about comments he made in 2015 that if a female Dalai Lama were to replace him then she must be “very attractive, otherwise not much use”. He laughed when asked if he understood why the response had offended women, saying: “If [a] female Dalai Lama comes then she should be more attractive. If [a] female Dalai Lama,” before pulling a face, “I think, [people would] prefer not [to] see her, that face.”

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Weight loss study reveals coffee’s role in burning one kind of body fat THE bodies of all mammals are stuffed with two different kinds of fat. The kind we’re better acquainted with is white fat, which insulates us, cushions our organs, and acts as an energy reserve. Brown fat is less understood, though scientists do know its primary function is to generate body

heat by burning calories. It’s only in the past decade that scientists discovered that human adults even store brown fat, but now that they’re aware of it, the search for how to exploit it for weight loss is on. One option that’s emerged is drinking coffee. In a study released Monday in Scientific

Reports scientists reveal that drinking just one cup of coffee can stimulate brown fat’s main function. Scientists theorize that it’s possible to harness its calorie-burning ability and apply it to weight loss. The possibility that drinking coffee can promote weight loss is what scientists

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are excited about in this study. They claim this paper is one of the first to show that doing so can have a direct effect on brown fat functions. “The potential implications of our results are pretty big, as obesity is a major health concern for society,” says study co-director and University of Nottingham professor Michael Symonds, Ph.D.. “We also have a growing diabetes epidemic and brown fat could potentially be a part of the solution in tackling them.” In the first part of the study, Symonds and his colleagues tested whether caffeine could stimulate brown fat in mouse stem cells. Once they determined that was true, they took the study over to humans and gave nine healthy volunteers a sachet of Nescafé Original, which contains around 65 milligrams of caffeine.

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Power and endurance training ‘key to all-round fitness’

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TEAM sport players are as good at endurance as longdistance runners and as powerful as bodybuilders -

Scientists are excited that coffee can burn brown fat, which can help promote weight loss.

Before and 30 minutes after the volunteers drank the coffee, they underwent thermal imaging. Previous studies had shown that brown fat activity can be observed under cold temperature conditions. Here, the scientists used thermal imaging to observe the patient’s brown fat reserves as they emitted heat. They focused on the neck area, where most brown fat is located, imaging each volunteer right after they had a

drink to observe whether their brown fat got hotter. They discovered that drinking coffee did, in fact, stimulate thermogenesis — the process of heat production in organisms — in the areas of the body that store brown fat. Taken together with the stem cell experiment, this result demonstrated that caffeine can promote brown fat functions and “may have the potential to be used therapeutically in adult humans,” the team writes.

The key, according to researchers is to combine strength and endurance training.

and it is down to their blend of training, a study suggests. The key is to combine strength and endurance training, researchers from Manchester Metropolitan University say. Cycling, running or swimming is recommended for all-round fitness. But climbing stairs or doing chores - energetically - also works, as an alternative to the gym, they said. The research team compared the performance of three different groups of male athletes, who trained at least three times a week in their sport. There were 87 endurance athletes, such as road cyclists, skiers and distance runners, 77 power athletes, such as sprinters, bodybuilders and throwers, and 64 team athletes involved in football, basketball and volleyball. All were from the

Lithuanian Sports University in Kaunas, Lithuania, and aged 17 to 37. The athletes were all tested on muscle power, how high they could jump vertically from a standing position, and their ability to use oxygen during intense exercise - a measure of aerobic endurance. The researchers discovered that team athletes had a similar aerobic stamina to endurance athletes and a similar jump range to power athletes. Professor Hans Degens, lead study author and professor of muscle physiology, said: “Our study shows team athletes actually have the best of both and that is a fantastic observation. We did not expect to find that. “It demonstrates that endurance training for power athletes and power training for endurance athletes is not detrimental.”

June 29 - July 5, 2019 EXAMPLE OF CHRIST MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

FULL TIME PASTOR

Attend church events and preach to church members. Salary: $1,200 per month

CONTACT: 242-5459

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder

17083

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INDUSTRIAL PARK Is seeking to employ a

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS AYA CONSTRUCTION

DRS BUILDING LTD.

CLEANER

2 LABOURERS

KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a

Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning ceiling vents, restroom cleaning etc. Salary: $6.25 hourly

• Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. • To work 6 days a week. Salary: $7 hourly

CONTACT: 241-1413

CONTACT: 242-5334

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 17107

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17103

F&C CONSTRUCTION

EVER GREEN LANDSCAPING

GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

MASON

Make cabinets. Cut and measure wood. Salary: $8 hourly

Repairs, maintains and alters buildings, retaining walls and other brick or stone edifices. Mixes mortar; lays bricks and stones and/or concrete sidewalks; makes and repairs steps and plasters. Salary: $450 weekly

CONTACT: 244-3173

CONTACT: 243-9993

CABINET MAKER

GRACE BAY Is seeking to employ a

BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

3 LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE Perform grounds keeping and building maintenance duties. Salary: $7 hourly Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by work permit holders

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 17111

FS DESIGN

GABRIEL UNISEX BEAUTY SALON

THE COCKPIT LOUNGE

COSMETOLOGIST

A KITCHEN HELPER

LABOURER

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. Salary: $7 hourly

CONTACT: 244-3173

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 17109

ROBERTS AGENCY AIRPORT ROAD

Acting on behalf of our clients who is seeking to employ the following.

DENISE ELMERICH

Labourer - $6.25 hourly

Cleaning.

TLC DAY CARE CENTER/ PRESCHOOL

Caretaker - $6.25 hourly

Caring for babies.

D&U LANDSCAPING

Gardener - $6.25 hourly

Care for plants.

Contact: 241-2043

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. These positions are First Time work permit holder and is currently held by work permit holders 17106

Sam’s Building, Down Town Is seeking to employ a

• Beauty services, such as shampooing, cutting, coloring, and styling hair, and massaging and treating scalp. Dress wigs. • Must be willing to work 6 days per week. Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 342-2471

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 17110

SAMUEL WILSON KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

17086

GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ

Duties: Help the cook, Clean Dishes, Mop and Clean floors. SALARY: $7.50 per hour.

CONTACT: 246-9008

Belongers are asked to Send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a worker permit holder.

17088

LEW AND JAN CONSTRUCTION NORTH CAICOS Is seeking to employ a

PAINTER

• Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. • Must be willing to work 6 days a week. Salary: $6.25 hourly

• Apply paints, stains, and coatings to interior and exterior walls, new buildings, homes, offices and other structural surfaces. • Must be willing to work 6 days per week Salary: $10 per hour

CONTACT: 342-2511

CONTACT: 232-7317

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17108

NOTICE

REGULATION 7 OF THE PHYSICAL PLANNING (DEVELOPMENT PERMISSION) REGULATIONS, 1990 An Application, REGISTERED PR 14020, by TWO Ltd., for the RE-ZONING OF BLOCK/PARCEL 60810/197 FROM MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (R4) TO COMMERCIAL (C1) has been submitted to the Department of Planning for consideration of Development Permission on the subject parcel (60810/197), The Bight & Thomas Stubbs on Providenciales. DEVELOPMENT WILL CONSIST OF TWENTY-EIGHT (28) RESIDENTIAL UNITS AND FIFTEEN (15) COMMERCIAL UNITS. The application as submitted seeks planning consideration for an Outline Development Permission. Anyone wishing to make representation(s) may do so in writing to the Director of Planning, South Base, Grand Turk or through the Department of Planning, Emily House, Leeward Highway, Providenciales, within twenty-eight (28) days of publication of this Notice. Date Posted: 26th April, 2019 16958

CONTACT: 331-7188

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 17105

INDUSTRIAL PARK Is seeking to employ a

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NOTICE TO: THE CREDITORS OF TCI BANK LIMITED (IN LIQUIDATION) (“THE COMPANY”) My request as the Company’s Official Liquidator to pay a third interim dividend distribution of fifteen cents ($0.15) on the dollar ($1.00) was approved on March 28, 2019 by Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Turks and Caicos Islands, Her Ladyship, the Honorable Mrs. Justice Margaret Ramsay-Hale. We are currently in the process of making these distributions by contacting customers in alphabetical order. For creditors who reside on the Islands other than Providenciales and who cannot make private arrangements to have their distributions collected in Providenciales, we will be visiting the other Islands namely Grand Turk and North Caicos for the purpose of making the dividend distribution. The dates and times of these visits will be announced. For those persons who reside outside of the Turks and Caicos Islands, separate arrangements will be made. If your address has changed since the date of filing your claim or the second distribution, please contact us at telephone 649-941-7500 or via email address info@tcibpliquidation.com. MR. ANTHONY S. KIKIVARAKIS SR. OFFICIAL LIQUIDATOR TCI BANK LIMITED (IN LIQUIDATION) 17023

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TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS AISHA THOMAS OF GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

BABYSITTER

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the position of

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER AT THE PROVIDENCIALES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Duties: Taking care of a Child which includes: Preparing light meals, Feeding, bathing and Cleaning child play area Must be willing to work 6 days a week. Salary: $8.00 per hour.

CONTACT: 432-2435

PRINCIPLE FUNCTION

The Providenciales International Airport Human Resources Manager reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer and is accountable for ensuring that a proactive and integrated approach is adopted towards leading and managing the Human Resources so as to ensure compliance with customer, safety, regulatory and economic objectives of the Airports Authority.

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

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ISLAND FABRICATION AND MACHINERY

84 Slater Drive, South Dock, Providenciales, TCI Is currently looking for

CERTIFIED WELDERS APPLICANTS MUST BE

• Able to weld carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminum. • Familiar with carbon, stick, MIG and TIG welding processes. • Capable of measuring, cutting and assembling accurately, without supervision.

CONTACT 432-0024

islandfabrication@gmail.com

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

LEWIS L. DURHAM OF GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER Duties: To clean and Maintain premises, paint and do repairs as needed. SALARY: $7.50 per hour.

CONTACT: 232-1336 Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position if currently held by a work permit holder.

17089

CORE COMPETENCIES: • Maintain a sound and Ethical Relationship and communication with all-Principals and customers of the Company • Maintain sound and healthy communication and relationship with all staff members of the company and contacts outside the company • Participates fully in safety and security programs including adhering to and-Implementing approved safety and security regulations/programs within the Dept. • Participates in Management Executive meetings to discuss, promote and Action related areas • Maintain proper documents for easy reference of all correspondences related to Human Resources • In co-ordination with the training coordinator ensures that necessary actions have been taken in response to all training • Coordinates with department heads and/ or managers on all Human Resource matters • Implement a report system of human resources matters at all times • Submits Human Resources and Training objectives on a yearly basis and expect to achieve these objectives effectively

PERSONNEL (MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES)

• Design and Develop HR administrative programs and duties to support the wide range of HR services to line manager and employees like leave record keeping, training, job description, employee orientation packages, and other benefit administration in accordance with Company policies and Turks & Caicos Islands Labor Law. • Review, develop and implement compensation and benefits policies and programs to ensure C&B practices are competitive and equitable in accordance with TCIAA policies, local market trends and internal equity. Consult the CEO on issues which have implications on local employees and keep him abreast of changes in local environment, regulations, human resource needs and priorities. • Compile and analyze HR management employee statistical reports (salary grades, vacation packages, medical plans, etc.) to facilitate management to make appropriate business decisions. • Coordinate and support the recruitment process including ad placement, application screening, initial interview, and job offer to ensure high caliber individuals (permanent/temporary) are selected to join TCIAA for positions up to Senior Professional. • Maintain good filing system of employee records and to ensure employee information are secured and protected from unauthorized user access. • Ensure planning of logistics is well taken care of in the arrangement of meetings and seminars or social gatherings held both inside and outside the company premises. • Represents the department on variety of human resources-related committees and before commissions to ensure that departmental concerns and issues are raised and addressed; responds to human resources-related inquires by regulatory agencies; may serve the TCIAA in variety of human resources-related capacities, including but not limited to: training coordinator, back to work coordinator, discrimination/harassment complaint investigator. Well versed in Turks & Caicos Islands Labor Law. • Foster collaboration between functions/departments/individuals as an ongoing practice to drive teamwork, participation and involvement as way of solving human resource related problems.

GRACE BAY - Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER • Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning ceiling vents in the restaurant, restroom cleaning etc. • To work 6 days per week. Salary: $6.25 per hour

Either: (a) A Bachelor Degree or equivalent in Human Resource Management from a recognized institution within a minimum three (3) years appropriate management experience or (b) Diploma or equivalent in Human Resource Management from a recognized institution with a minimum five (5) years appropriate management experience. Salary: Commensurate with qualifications in the range $42,000 to $50,000.00 per annum with additional allowances. Full details of duties and responsibilities can be obtained from the TCIAA offices or via email request. Closing Date: - Interested persons must submit their applications be July 31, 2019

All resumes should be sent to

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder

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2 DOMESTIC WORKERS

CONTACT: 333-1246

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a renewal 17094

LMN 2 GO

EXPRESSO MAKER • Minimum 5 years’ experience. • Excellent English verbal and written skills. • Command and broad knowledge and Speed in Making Espresso and other Coffee specialties. • Comprehensive QuickBooks, Excel

knowledge • Inventory experience. • Must have valid driver’s license • Engaging and outgoing personality who enjoys working with the public. • Salary $400 per week depending on experience.

Prospective applicants including islanders can bring all applications with two letters of recommendation citing relevant experience in the same industry Lemon 2 Go, W102 West Venture House, Grace Bay Road, Providenciales or email to mary@ eagrouptci.com. Successful applicants will be notified by phone for interview. This position is currently held by work permit holder Belongers are encourage to submit their resume to the Labor Department

BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

• Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. • Must be willing to work 5 days a week. Salary: $300 weekly

CONTACT: 241-8141

17061

BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

Keep buildings in clean and orderly condition. Perform heavy cleaning duties, such as cleaning floors, shampooing rugs, washing walls and glass, and removing rubbish. Salary: $7.00 per hour Must be willing to work 6 days per week

CONTACT: 946-5369. EMAIL: COCOBISTRO@TCIWAY.TC

PRESSELY HALL/ P. CAICOS

QUALIFICATIONS:

Chief Executive Officer Turks and Caicos Islands Airports Authority Aviation House, Providenciales Email: johntsmith@tciairports.com

ER CLEANING SERVICES LTD

COCO BISTRO

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 17099

17079

S & F WHOLESALE CASH AND CARRY GRAND TURK

2 LABOURERS

• • • •

Responsible for doing Manuel work Loading and unloading Container Assisting in stocking shelves Should be physically fit to lift products 50lb or more. • Being able to work at heights • Committed to work flexible hours, days, nights, weekends and holidays. Salary $6.50 per hour.

CONTACT: 946-2811 This Position is for first time work permit application interested Belongers are encouraged to submit a copy of the resume to the Labour Department. 17093

June 29 - July 5, 2019 AMAZING/ HEARTLYN WRIGHT LEEWARD PALMS Is seeking to employ a

STORE CLERK

• Cashing. Must be honest, dedicate, trustworthy. • Must be willing to work 6 days a week. Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 241-8388

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17100

ACE PLUMBING LTD. NORTH CAICOS Is seeking to employ a

PLUMBER

M&W MEP SERVICES Cleaning with sweeper, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames.

TERMA CATERING DELIGHT

LABOURER - $6.25 HOURLY

Cleaning with sweeper, pick up yard waste, dispose of trash, clean windows and door frames.

vehicles; completing preventive maintenance such as, engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotation and changes, wheel balancing, replacing filters. • Maintains vehicle records by recording service and repairs. Salary: $2,000 per month

Email: benshell.constructiontci@gmail.com Contact: (649)-332-4840

All applicants who are Turks Islanders are invited to send their application to the Commissioner and Labor Board. Preference will be given to documented Turks Islanders.

17096

PENN’S DRYWALL & DESIGN

SUNSET RIDGE HOTEL

CARPENTER

LABOURER

LEEWARD HIGHWAY Is seeking to employ a

CONTACT: 345-9164

LABOURER - $7.50 HOURLY

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 244-3173

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 17008

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 17053

BERYL KERR

RENOL PHILOXENE

Grace Bay, Providenciales Tel: 243-0880

LABOURER

$6.25 per hour. Cleaning pf premises interior and exterior. Nurturing of vegetation. Daily care of dogs and light household cleaning.

THE BIGHT Is seeking to employ a

BABYSITTER

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

CONTACT: 346-8047

CONTACT: 243-2650

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17043

ALCIDAS & JOHNATHAN GARDINER

TJ’S CONSTRUCTION

PENN’S DRYWALL & DESIGN

MAID

CARPENTER

BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

• To do regular household chores including cooking, cleaning, ironing and any other duties that is requesting by employer. • Must be willing to work 5 days a week. Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 242-3910

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17101

OF GRAND TURK. Is seeking to employ A

Duties: Follow blueprints Build from plans to meet Clients needs. Install Structures and fixtures, Doors, Windows, must be Able to use electrical tools. Salary: $10.00 per hour

CONTACT: 243-2928

Belongers are asked to send a copy of their resume to The Labour Board. 17090

• Must have at least 5 years’ experience. • Must carry valid driver’s license, able to communicate in English. • Able to work on weekends and holidays. • Operate manual and semi-automatic welding equipment in vertical, horizontal, overhead

positions. • Monitor work equipment to ensure usage is within optimum temperature to avoid overheating or expansion. • Design patterns and models for a welding project using specifications contained in a blueprint. Salary: $1,500 per month

Email: benshell.constructiontci@gmail.com Contact: (649)-332-4840

All applicants who are Turks Islanders are invited to send their application to the Commissioner and Labor Board. Preference will be given to documented Turks Islanders. 17097

C&S PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTACT- 241-5922 Acting on behalf of our clients who are seeking to employ the following. DEAUMERE STERLING Blue Hills Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER/NANNY

Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work. This position is a First Time work permit holder

CONTACT: 243-1882

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 17095

Airport Road Is seeking to employ a

Position currently held by a work permit holder. Belongers are encourage to apply with Labour Department 17092

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. These positions are First Time work permit 17084

WELDERS

AUTO MECHANIC

• Must have at least 5 years’ experience. • Must carry a valid driver’s license, able to communicate in English. • Able to work on weekends and holidays. • Keeps equipment available for use by inspecting and testing

CONTACT: 243-7375

BLUE HILLS Acting on behalf of our client

South Dock Road

South Dock Road

• Install, repair, piping, fixtures, appliances etc. • Must be able to work without supervision and be able to solve all types of plumbing problems. • Work 5 days a week. Salary: $13 per hour

TCI SECRETARIAL ADMINISTRATION SERVICES

BENSHELL CONSTRUCTION

BENSHELL CONSTRUCTION

• Follow blueprints and building plans. Install structures and fixtures, such as windows and molding. Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, and other materials. • To work 6 days a week. Salary: $10 per hour

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17172

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LEEWARD HIGHWAY Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

• Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean and other work. • Must be willing to work 5 days a week Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 345-9164 Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder

17015

The TCIAA is accepting applications for the following position:

AERODROME FIREFIGHTER PURPOSE OF JOB

The principal objective of the airport fire and rescue service is "to save lives in the event of an aircraft accident or incident". This also applies to any other incident where life and property can be saved. Once fully qualified, the firefighter will be responsible for fulfilling operational duties and routines within the scope of their duties. They will also be expected to be a contributing member of the Rescue and Firefighting team, assisting when required.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDES

• • • • •

To assist in aircraft incidents and accidents in an effort to save life. To respond to any emergency as required. To assist in rescue and/or firefighting involving airport premises and/or property. To render humanitarian assistance including First aid for any incidents. To assist in fire prevention duties within airport premises.

REQUIREMENTS

The following are required of candidates. • Must be between the ages of eighteen (18) and forty-five (45). • Must have a valid driver’s license. • Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent. • Must be medically and physically fit for the Role. • Must be screened free from any controlled substances. • Must be willing to make a commitment to maintaining their Physical Fitness. • Must be willing to make a commitment to their Professional Development • Computer literate and familiar with Microsoft Office is desirable. • Must have a valid “Enhance Police Clearance “. Salary: $27,199.80 per annum • All successful candidates will be assigned to an island which will become their homebase. Once assigned to an island housing allowance will be the responsibility of the candidate. Interest persons must submit their applications before July 5, 2019 to:

First Preference to Belongers Human Resources Department Turks and Caicos Islands Airports Authority Providenciales International Airport Telephone# 649-946-4420, Fax# 9415996. Email: hrrecruitment@tciairports.com 17062

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Traditional Turks and Caicos Islands confectionaries were also on display

June 29 - July 5, 2019

Museum volunteer demonstrates to students of Providence International Academy how to mill corn

Museum hosts another ‘Back in the Day’ BACK in the day life was simpler, things were different and some would even say better: this is the message the National Museum hoped to convey to the public during its celebration of International Museum Day. Last Friday, June 21, the grounds of the Providenciales museum came alive with the sweet sounds of ripsaw music, delicious displays of food and demonstrations of how things were done during the olden times.

School children, tourists and residents were treated to several displays and on the spot demonstrations of what is now considered to be back to basic living. May 18 is celebrated around the world as International Museum Day: a day geared towards spreading education and awareness to citizens about their country’s individual and unique heritage and culture with the aim of keeping it alive for generations to come.

How to live simply is one of the things the museum demonstrated to visitors during its Back in the Day celebrations on June 21

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Luxury development Rock House begins construction in Blue Mountain BY DELANA ISLES Developed by The Turks and Caicos Islands’ long time investors the Grace Bay Resorts, Rock House will be a 14-acre residential resort nestled into the untouched limestone cliffs of Providenciales’ north shore. The focal point of Rock House will be its secluded, pristine beach and elevated pool perched upon a 25-foot ancient limestone cliff with steps leading to the white sand and ocean’s edge. Last Saturday (June 22), Mark Durliat, CEO and Principal of Grace Bay Resorts invited several government functionaries, staff members and other special guests to join him in officially and ceremoniously breaking the ground for his newest resort development at its site in Blue Mountain Drive in Providenciales. Durliat delivered brief remarks during the ceremony, recalling his arrival in Turks and Caicos Islands 18 years ago and the people who helped him along the way as he helped to develop Providenciales into what it is today. After thanking his staff – lauding them for their commitment and dedication through the years Durliat invited Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson and several of her ministers of government to join him in breaking the ground to commence construction of the exclusive property. The resort will offer 41 cottages and four hillside homes designed by Coast Architects, with each of the Mediterranean-inspired spaces featuring breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean from the property’s elevated cliffside location. Architectural details will include local artisan-crafted custom rock facades built with limestone excavated directly from the terrain. Interiors will be crafted by AD100 interior designer Shawn Henderson featuring an eclectic mix of contemporary and traditional design, including Scandinavian and custommade furnishings. The resort’s restaurant, bars, spa and fitness center will sit upon the hilltop featuring 180-degree views of the Atlantic Ocean. The studio suites, one and two bedroom cottages in the development will range from 600 to 1,750 square feet and are priced from $600,000 to $1.4 million. The Premier also brought remarks at the launch of the luxury resort, extending congratulatory remarks to Durliat and the Grace Bay Resorts

Artist rendering of the under construction Rock House resort development

team for their newest venture. “Rock House is a welcome addition to the fine collection of luxury resorts that exist here in the TCI. “This development is in alignment with the Turks and Caicos Islands’ vision to maintain our position as the regional model for low density, high-end tourism products.” She lauded the fact that the development was strategically designed to limit its impact on the surrounding flora and fauna and to preserve the natural beauty of the area. “It is important that our development be guided by resilient building and environmental consciousness outlined in Vision 2040. This project is a model example of the way forward,” Premier Cartwright Robinson stated. Along with the Premier were Minister of Health, Hon. Edwin Astwood; the Minister of Immigration, Hon. Vaden Williams, Minister for Education, Hon. Karen Malcolm; the Deputy Speaker of the House, Hon. Derek Taylor and MP for Cheshire Hall, Hon. Doug Parnell.

Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robinson, several government ministers, PDM chairman, and the tourist board director all flank Rock House developer and CEO of Grace Bay Resorts, Mark Durliat as the prepare to break the ground for the new development

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Primary pupils prepare for emergencies MORE than 120 students from Ianthe Pratt Primary School were given advice on how to get ready for emergencies during a fun seminar at Beaches. The Sandals Foundation partnered with the resort’s environmental, health and safety (EHS) department to host this year’s ‘Let’s get ready’ preparedness event on June 6. The pupils gathered in the Caribbean Village conference room for an interactive session with EHS manager Shuntel Gibson, a press release on June 13 said. Furry favourites Grover and Rosita from Sesame Street helped to teach the important information using song, dance, and games. Elanor Krzanowski, Beaches communications and public relations manager, said: “This is an annual event for Beaches, the EHS department and the Sandals Foundation. “We are always looking to educate students on easy ways to prepare both mentally and physically for all emergencies including hurricanes, and it is important that we deliver this information in the most fun and interactive way possible.” Shuntel Gibson, who led the theoretical part of the event, said that the seminar is a great initiative for

Furry favourites Grover and Rosita from Sesame Street helped to teach the important information

students as it prepares them for all emergencies. “The kids were brilliant and knew a lot of the preparedness tips we taught, and it is our hope that they take this information home to their parents to ensure they are all safe

during a storm.” Students were taught about the various types of hurricanes, flooding and the hurricane shelters that are available in their communities. Second-grader Willisha Eugene said that it was good to see the

Sesame Street characters and to learn what to do in a hurricane. “Now I know what to do to help keep myself, my family and friends, safe during a storm,” she said. “I enjoyed the event. Now I can share what I learn with my younger

brother and sister on how to stay safe.” The hurricane preparedness seminar is the first of many interactive lessons by the Sandals Foundation, in collaboration with Sesame Street Workshop.

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WANTED URGENTLY

FLORAL DESIGNER

Must have thorough knowledge in the floral business with 3-5 years experience.

Call: 231-3788

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WE ARE OPEN

DELIVERY BOY

WITH FRESH FLOWERS AT REASONABLE PRICES

CONTACT: 649-946-4894 A TASTE OF ITALY U9 PROVO STORAGE Is seeking to employ a

KITCHEN HELPER

General cleaning of Kitchen area, bathroom, doors and window glass panes, kitchen sinks, Equipment and washing utensils. Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 941-7331

Email: info@pizzapizza.tc Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17165

IDEAL CLEANING SERVICE Is looking to hire a

CLEANING TECHNICIAN To carry out heavy duty cleaning tasks and special projects for private homeowners, hotels and commercial offices and business. Must be able to work handle heavy equipment and machinery and perform minor maintenance inspection / repair works. Payrate $8.00 per hour

Belongers are encouraged to email their resume to care@tciway.tc or contact: 244-0903 this position is for First time work permit holder. 17166

Is looking for a

DELIVERY AGENT who is reliable, trustworthy and want to make some extra cash Delivery times are 11 A.M and 3 P.M Call 231-3788 or 246-7856 for further information

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We are in need of a young man to deliver bills, pick up checks and distribute newspapers. Must be honest and have a clean driver’s license. Contact the Publisher at tcweeklynews@gmail.com ADRIENNE FORBES FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

CARETAKER

• Help the patient get dressed, eat, bathe and complete light housekeeping duties, such as dishes or folding laundry. Run errands, remind patients of medications. • To work 5 days a week. Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 343-2012

ALBERTHA PRATT

600 C leeward Highway, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Island. Is looking for a

GARDENER

Duties: clean and maintain yard • Plant trees and flowers • Disposing of debris Applicant must be hard working and honest Salary $7/hr. Please submit your application to

prattalbertha@hotmail.com or contact 2446900

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder

Turks and Caicos Islanders are encouraged to apply and forward an your application to the Labour department and Immigration board. Position currently held by a work permit holder 17171

In compliance with section 28 of the Immigration Ordinance:

ALL STARS BAR AND RESTAURANT

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ABRAHAM P BATAILLE Address: Five Cays, Providenciales Contact: (649) 347-7617

LABOURER

Salary/Wages: $7.00 per HOUR Responsibilities/Duties: • Cleaning of the yard • Washing of the doors and windows • Petty maintenance work around the home This position is being applied for, for a new Work Permit Holder. Belongers are invited to submit their application to the Labour Board, Ministry of Boarder Control. 17142

DOWN TOWN Is seeking to employ a

KITCHEN HELPER

• Preparing the work station for the cook. Keeping the kitchen area clean and tidy at all times. • To work 6 days per week. Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 344-0775

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 17131

ANTONIO CLARKE GRAND TURK

CHILD CARE GIVER Duties: Insuring a safe environment, preparing and giving meals, bathing and dressing children, administering medicine, doing house work, discipline children when necessary. Must be able to work 5 days per week salary $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 343-4420

Interested Belongers are encouraged to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department 17135

38 CLASSIFIEDS DYPCO LTD

D&B TILE

SOUTH DOCK Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

• Road drainage, retaining walls, curbs, fencing walls. • To work 6 days a week. Salary: $6.50 hourly

CONTACT: 231-1490

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 17151

SOUTH DOCK Is seeking to employ a

TILER

Install materials on a variety of surfaces, such as floors, walls, ceilings, countertops. Level the surface to be tiled with a layer of mortar or plywood. Salary: $7 hourly

CONTACT: 241-7845

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 17114

3 AUTO MECHANICS

• At least 6 years or more experience as an Auto Mechanic. • Must be able to perform all vehicle diagnostics and updates using diagnostic equipment. • Able to maintain vehicle functional conditions by listening to customers’/ operator complaints. Conduct inspections, repair engine failures, repair mechanical and electrical systems malfunctions and replace and components according to manufacturer

Contact: (649) 941-7387. Email: dnbautoparts@tciway.tc

MAINTENANCE MAN

EAGLE REFERENCE CAR WASH

CONTACT: 231-1490

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 17150

standards. • Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies and perform preventive maintenance. • Must hold a valid driver’s license with a clean, insurable, driving record, must be able to drive manual and automatic transmissions. • Knowledge of tools and equipment required to conduct all repairs Salary: $9.00 per hour

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17130

EASY WAY EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

• Forming and informing steel molds. Repair and maintenance of mixing batch plant and molds. Helping in new mold making. • To work 6 days a week. Salary: $6.50 hourly

CRIS BEAUTY SALON

D&B AUTO LTD

Shamrack Plaza, Industrial Park - Is seeking to employ a

DYPCO LTD

SOUTH DOCK Is seeking to employ a

June 29 - July 5, 2019

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

CONTACT: 333-1236 Acting on behalf of our clients

ELLIS GEORGE WELLINGTON FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

BABYSITTER

FIVE CAY

LABOURER $290 WEEKLY Cleaning cars.

CHRISTIANE P. JENNINGS KEW TOWN

BABYSITTER $290 weekly Ensuring a safe environment, preparing and giving meals, bathing and dressing children, administering medicine, doing housework, and disciplining children when necessary.

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. These positions are First Time work permit holders 17154

Taking care of the child feeding bathing the child, cleaning washing the baby clothes. Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 649-242-5052

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 17112

ERCO LTD.

#18 The Village, KPMG Building, Grace Bay Is seeking to employ a

BUTLER answer calls greet guests at the door, assist in the planning of events and dinner parties, oversee table settings, and serve drinks and food. Salary: $6.25 PER HOUR

CONTACT: 242-1063

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder

17063

GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

2 SALON HELPERS

Working hours 9:00 A.M to 7:00 P.M Mon.-Sat. Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 242-1635

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 17128

EXCEL AGENCY

Acting on behalf of D&B Tile South Dock Road

TILE LAYER -$8 hourly Install materials on a variety of surfaces, such as floors, walls, ceilings, countertops, patios, and roof decks. Level the surface with a layer of mortar or plywood.

CONTACT: 341-7425

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. First Time work permit holder 17163

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS TEFM LTD IS LOOKING FOR A

PRIVATE CHEF FOR PRIVATE VILLAS ON PROVIDENCIALES:

THE QUALIFIED APPLICANT MUST POSSESS; ● At least 20 years of expertise ● A minimum of 14yrs in high-end exclusive restaurants ● Candidates must have ordering control, cost awareness and program knowledge ● Must possess current food handling certificates ● Must have the ability to work full days, weekends and holidays ● Must have a clean drivers license and own car ● Must be proficient in both Windows and Apple based programs ● Must be fluent in English both reading and writing ● Must have knowledge in Kosher and Halal cooking methods ● Must be well versed in both classical and modern cooking techniques and practices Salary is $9.75 per hour -work hours are minimum eight (8) hours per day The applicant will have to work on shift and be willing to work holidays and weekend *essential*

Qualified Turks and Caicos Islanders must submit applications for this position to the Labour Board and to the office of: c/o Dempsey and Company, 1 Caribbean Place, Leeward Highway, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, Telephone # 649 946 4344, Email: info@ dempseyandcompany.com before 8th July, 2019. This position is currently being held by a Work Permit holder.

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NOTICE Regulation 7 of the Physical Planning (Development Permission) Regulations, 1990 An Application, REGISTERED PR 14289 by Champions for Christ International School, for rezoning of parcel 60000/404 North West & North Central on Providenciales which is currently zoned for R6 Apartments to C1 Commercial. The planning application is for a School and Church 2 stories Building. Anyone wishing to make representation(s) may do so in writing to the Director of Planning, South Base, Grand Turk or through the Department of Planning, Emily House, Leeward Highway, Providenciales, within twenty-eight (28) days of publication of this Notice. 17169

June 29 - July 5, 2019 CODERO CONSTRUCTION

CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY

CARPENTER

LABOURER

MIDDLE CAICOS Is seeking to employ a

TURTLE COVE Is seeking to employ a

• Follow blueprints and building plans. Install structures and fixtures, such as windows and molding. Measure, cut, or shape wood, plastic, and other materials. • To work 5 days a week. Salary: $10 hourly

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. Cares for garden. Salary: $200 weekly

CONTACT: 246-3062

CONTACT: 331-4117

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 17162

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GORDON’S ELECTRIC LTD.

RECEPTIONIST DUTIES INCLUDE: • Liaising with walk-in customers and staff and addressing queries as appropriate. • Fielding incoming telephone calls and responding to queries. • Receiving payments and preparing corresponding receipts. • Distributing cheques

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and maintaining cheque collection log. • Reordering stationery and office supplies in a timely manner. • Assisting with maintenance of office equipment. • Maintaining proper records through an efficient filing system. • Assisting with bank deposits and utility bill payments.

Belongers are encouraged to send applications to southfleetwoodvillas@gmail.com or drop them off at Williams Plaza, Old Airport Road, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands

CONTACT: 946-4726 / 232-8275

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CEDRIC SELVEN JUBA SOUND Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

• Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work. • To work 6 days a week. Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 332-1396

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17153

F.M.N MAINTENANCE SERVICES BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

• Sweeping, mopping, clean bathrooms, toilets, and other work. • Must be willing to work 5 days per week Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 242-2548

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 17115

Caicos Fisheries Ltd SOUTH CAICOS Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

• Clean fish and other work. • Must be willing to work 6 days a week. Salary: $300 weekly

CONTACT: 241-1352

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder

17140

BIG D CONSTRUCTION FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

PAINTER

• Apply paints, stains, and coatings to interior and exterior walls, new buildings, homes, offices and other structural surfaces. • Must be willing to work 7 days a week. Salary: $8 hourly

BEACH HAIR BRAIDING GRACE BAY Is seeking to employ a

HAIR BRAIDER

• Braiding, weaving, relaxing, loc, grooming and maintenance. Cutting, trimming and styling. • Must be willing to work 6 days a week. Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 241-3609

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 17168

CONTACT: 341-4384

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 17154

ESTEL’S BOUTIQUE

SUMA K. INGHAM

Domestic worker

HELPER His responsibilities are

Providenciales

The Bight

She must be willing to help customer find items on the shelves, receive and restock products. Clean the store, arrange and stock shelves, upheld safe and clean working environment, assisted other personnel as needed. Very mature, very organized, presentable and tidy with good attitude and self motivation. Must be flexible enough to arrive early or leave late when receive inventory and stock.

pick up years waste and collect leaves, clean the yard with sweeper, lift garbage bags and cans into garbage truck, pick up yard waste and tree limbs, repair broken furniture and assist with other work when needed. SALARY: 6.25 per hour

Telephone: 347-0877

TELEPHONE: 347-9222

SALARY: 6.25 per hour

TYPE OF APPLICATION: Renewal, this position is currently held by a work permit holder 17118

TYPE OF APPLICATION: First time. Belonger will be given first preference 17120

CLOVER LEAF AGENCY Acting on behalf of our clients:

AGNES SWANN

Labourers (renewal)

Rate: $7.00 per hour Description: Description: Performing a variety of cleaning activities such as cleaning yard, moving trash, washing windows and any other jobs given by employer.

KEVIN SWANN

Labourer (renewal)`

Rate: $6.50 hr Description: Performing a variety of cleaning activities such as cleaning yard, moving trash, washing windows and any other jobs given by employer.

PELICAN

Caregiver

$6.50 hr Description: Assisting with daily activities, such as bathing, feeding, grooming, taking medication. Assist with doctor’s appointment and transportation.

JUDITH SWANN

Labourer (renewal)

Rate: $6.50 hr Description: Performing a variety of cleaning activities such as cleaning yard, moving trash, washing windows

and any other jobs given by employer.

JUDITH SWANN

In-House Bulter (renewal)

Rate: $1,200.00 per month Description: Planning of events and dinner parties, oversee table settings, and serve drinks and food

CHARLTON GARDINER

Labourer (renewal)

Rate: $6.50 hr Description: Performing a variety of cleaning activities such as cleaning yard, moving trash, washing windows and any other jobs given by employer.

BERNICE IRENE HIGGS

DUE TO THE EXORBITANT OPERATING COST IN EXCESS OF $200K IN SPARE PARTS & MAINTENANCE AS A RESULT OF LOWER UNIT BEING EXCESSIVELY DRAGGED IN THE SAND AT LOW TIDE WHEN OUR FERRY VESSELS ARE TRAVELLING IN & OUT OF SANDY POINT MARINA, WE REGRET TO INFORM THE PUBLIC THAT WE ARE FORCED TO INCREASE OUR FARES AS FOLLOWS EFFECTIVE JULY 01, 2019:

NORTH CAICOS

Rate: $6.50 hr Description: Cleaning House, washing clothes, ironing and other daily chores

HYMENAUS MISICK

Labourer (renewal)

SOUTH CAICOS

A) SINGLE

$30

A) SINGLE

ROUND TRIP

$55

B) ROUND TRIP

$50

CHILDREN FARE SINGLE $45 ROUND TRIP $70 - NO CHANGE

FREQUENT TRAVELS CARDHOLDER

Domestic Worker

$ 70 $110

CHILDREN FARE - SINGLE $15 ROUND TRIP $30 NO CHANGE VOUCHER BOOK $500 - NO CHANGE

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUOUS PATRONAGE. CARIBBEAN CRUISIN LTD. MANAGEMENT

Rate: $6.50 hr Description: Cutting trees, maintain outdoors ground, trash removal and weeding hard.

CONTACT: 246-7382

NOTICE

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Caribbean Cruisin' Ltd operates the TCI Ferry and provides Custom Charters & Excursions to the surrounding islands. (649) 9465406 tciferry.com www.caribbean-cruisin.com

40 CLASSIFIEDS MONTE RESTAURANT 1251 AIRPORT ROAD Is seeking to employ a

BAKER

Cleaning equipment, storage and preparation areas, measures the correct weight of ingredients to be used, flour mixing and rolling and cutting dough to fit variety of breads. Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 941-7331

EMAIL: MONTEPROVO@GMAIL.COM

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17164

June 29 - July 5, 2019

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

MAURICE HANCHELL

KENNETH LULO is seeking a

LABOURER

Back Salina, Grand Turk Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

For the upkeep and maintenance of the grounds at his residence situated in Leeward Going Through, Provo. This position is held by a Work Permit Holder. Salary for this position is $6.50 per hour.

Applicant must be honest, reliable and always willing to work. Salary: $6.50 per hour

Belongers only can send their clean police record and CV, no later than July 12th, 2019 to: Kenneth Iulo, C/o-

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder

Misick & Stanbrook, Leeward Hwy, Providenciales. Tel: 339-2010 Email: info@misickstanbrook.tc.

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CONTACT: 241-1700

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PIERRE MEME

BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

FISHERMAN Uses equipment like nets,

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

fishing rods, and traps, to catch fish and other marine life that will be consumed by humans or used as animal feed or bait. Salary: $300 weekly

SUNNY FOODS WHOLESALE CASH N CARRY

CONTACT: 341-7425

Is now Interviewing for the following position:

STORE MANAGER As a Grocery Store Manager you must have the passion to grow sales along with exceptional customer service and communication skills. A hard worker with integrity and great management skills. Candidate must have at least 10 years experience in the field. • Delivering exceptional Customer service and passion to Grow Sales and Control Costs • Identifying, hiring and training talent especially Belongers.

MUST HAVE THROUGH KNOWLEDGE OF THE FOLLOWING:

• Advanced knowledge and skills in computer systems, most specifically, QuickBooks Pro 2018, Microsoft Excel, and Inventory control management. • Extensive knowledge of SMS Front & Back Office POS System • Extensive knowledge of NCR 7456 POS • Plans and directs the day-to-day operations of a grocery store. • Develops strategies to improve customer service, drive store sales, and increase profitability. • Ensures customer needs are met, complaints are resolved, and service is quick and efficient. • Forecasts staffing needs and develops a recruiting strategy to provide optimal staffing in all areas • Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. • Must be responsible in identifying and interviewing Belongers for hiring; • Setting up a training program for employees re proper merchandising and customer service skills as well as the workings of running an International Grocery Store. Candidate must be multilingual. Work schedule will include weekends, holidays, as required to meet the demands of the position. Salary range $ 10.00 - $12.00 per hour , commensurate with experience.

CONTACT: 941-8112

This Position is for work permit renewal interested Belongers are encouraged to submit a copy of the resume to the Labour Department. 17117

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 17161

M&M TIPS & BEAUTY SUPPLIES AIRPORT ROAD Is seeking to employ a

HAIR DRESSER

• Shampooing, cutting, and styling hair, though they may also provide hair treatments, including deep conditioning, permanents, hair coloring, and weaving. • To work 6 days per week. Salary: $6.25 per hour

LORENZO FRANCIS GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. Salary: $300 weekly

CONTACT: 442-0116

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17126

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17138

PLANTATION HILLS

SELMA STORM

CONTACT: 241-4404

is looking for a

LABOURER Duties: maintain surrounding, trimming trees to work 5 days per week salary $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 241-4070

this position is for work permit renewal Belongers are encouraged to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department

17147

LEEWARD Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

• Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work. • To work 5 days a week. Salary: $295 weekly

CONTACT: 431-2093

Email: Selmastorm@yahoo.com Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder

17124

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS REGISTERED LAND ORDINANCE, CAP 9.01

NOTICE LOST LAND CERTIFICATE TITLE NUMBER 61109/29

SECTION LONG BAY HILLS

ISLAND PROVIDENCIALES

Whereas, FRANCES JILL FRIED of #19 Morgan Road, Parsippany, New Jersey, 07054, USA (formerly of #27 Spring Hill Drive, West Orange, New Jersey 07052) has declared that the Land Certificate for the above mentioned title number(s) issued in the name of FRANCES JILL FRIED was inadvertently mislaid and cannot be found. Take notice that I, Brandie Anderson, Registrar of Lands, shall issue a new land certificate for the said title six weeks of the date of the first publication of this Notice in a local newspaper and the Gazette. 17158

June 29 - July 5, 2019 LINE FRANCOIS

LINDA WILLIAMS

BABYSITTER

DOMESTIC WORKER

KEW TOWN Is seeking to employ a

Ensuring a safe environment, preparing and giving meals, bathing and dressing children, administering medicine, doing housework, and disciplining children when necessary. Salary: $300 weekly

CONTACT: 344-8831

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17122

GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work. Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 232-2399

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 17139

REGCO CONSTRUCTION

LAS BRIAS RESTAURANT AND BAR CHALK SOUND Is seeking to employ a

DISHWASHER To work 5-6 days a week. Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 946-5603

CONTACT: 342-0255

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder

BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

CHEF

Cooking food and preparing meals.

WAITRESS

Serving food and drinks. Salary: $6.50 hourly each

CONTACT: 3434745 OR 342-5154

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. These positions First Time work permit holders 17155

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NEPTUNE VILLAS CHALK SOUND

GARDENER/ LABOURER

Work six days a week unsupervised maintaining the surroundings, trimming trees and gardens, garbage disposal, Salary is $6.25 per hour. Please apply by 29 June, 2019 at

CONTACT 946-5306

Position currently vacant. Belongers only need apply.

17146

TABOO’S 24H BAR AND RESTAURANT Airport Road - Is seeking to employ a

BARTENDER- $7.50 HOURLY

• Uphold customer service. Maintain Bar. Mix and serve drinks • Clean and organize all areas including bathrooms

WAITRESS-$6.25 HOURLY

Take orders and serve food and beverages to patrons at tables in dining establishment. Communicate with customers to resolve complaints or ensure satisfaction.

CLEANER-$6.25 HOURLY

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

Contact: 241-7216

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. These positions are First Time and currently held by work permit holders 17152

R & B TIRES & AUTO ZONE

BABYSITTER

TIRE REPAIR

THE BIGHT Is seeking to employ a

DOWN TOWN

• Ensuring a safe environment, preparing and giving meals, bathing and dressing children, administering medicine, doing housework, and disciplining children when necessary. • Must be willing to work 6 days a week. Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 348-4153

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 17127

SHANETTA THOMPSON

SHERINA LIGHTBOURNE

2 MASONS

• Repairs, maintains and alters buildings, retaining walls and other brick or stone edifices. Mixes mortar; lays bricks and stones and/or concrete sidewalks; makes and repairs steps and plasters. • To work 6 days a week. Salary: $2,000 per month

JEAN PIERRE

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 17129

of Palm Grove, Grand Turk is seeking to employ a

Discovery Bay - Is seeking to employ a

NATHALIE’S BAR AND RESTAURANT

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DOMESTIC HELPER Salary is $6,25 per hour. Interested persons may

CONTACT 1-649-243-4598

Belongers are encouraged to send copies of application to Employment Services Department. This post is currently filled by a work permit holder. 17121

P&D EMPLOYMENT CONSULTANCY

DOWN TOWN Acting on behalf of our clients CHARLES TAILOR SHOP

TAILOR-$7 HOURLY

Sew and measure clothes. L. LUCIEN CONSTRUCTION

MASON-$8 HOURLY Lay blocks

LAVISH BEAUTY SPA & SALON

HAIR STYLIST-$8 HOURLY Wash and style hair.

CONTACT: 232-2001

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. These positions are First Time work permits 17175

TANYA JACKSON VENETIAN ROAD Is seeking to employ a

CAREGIVER

• Help the patient get dressed, eat, bathe and complete light housekeeping duties, such as dishes or folding laundry. Plan, prepare and monitor meals. Run errands, remind patients of medications. • To work 5 days a week. Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 347-1921

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder

17144

GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work. Salary: $250 weekly

CONTACT: 245-5203

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 17137

Remount wheels onto vehicles. Unbolt and remove wheels from vehicles, using lug wrenches or other hand or power tools. Identify tire size and ply and inflate tires accordingly. Repair tires. Hammer required counterweights onto rims of wheels. Seal punctures in tubeless tires by inserting adhesive material and expanding rubber plugs into punctures, using hand tools. SALARY: 6.25 per hour

TELEPHONE: 332-8305

TYPE OF APPLICATION: First Time, Belonger will be given first preference 17119 BMW CONSTRUCTION is seeking a:

LABOURER

• Cleaning of work site • Loading and unloading of products • Assisting workmen as and when required • Must be willing to work 6 days per week Wages: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 241-1087

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a Work Permit Holder 17170

SUPERIOR PAINTING LEEWARD HIGHWAY Is seeking to employ a

PAINTER

• Apply paints, stains, and coatings to interior and exterior walls, new buildings, homes, offices and other structural surfaces • Must be willing to work 6 days a week. Salary: $7 per hour

CONTACT: 247-0801

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17145

SIMON WOOD ASSOCIATES LTD. (DBA SWA ARCHITECTS) Unit 301 Neptune Court, Grace Bay, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands is seeking to employ a

SENIOR ARCHITECTURAL ASSISTANT Applicants must have a minimum of BA(Hons) degree in Architecture, RIBA Part 1 and have a minimum of fifteen years practical experience. The ability to travel freely throughout the Caribbean, USA and Europe essential. 1. Design projects and/review architectural or engineering plans, specifications and contract documents to ensure compliance with government codes, laws and regulations. 2. Advise Subcontractors on the interpretation of plans, recommends changes when necessary. 3. Prepares and/or review preliminary designs, working drawings, specifications and cost estimates related to the project. 4. Provide technical expertise in development or review of policies and procedures in relation to architectural structures, systems and construction/safety codes. 5. Researches literature and maintain knowledge of current building materials, structural, mechanical and electrical system codes and methods of application. 6. Reviews subcontractor’s shop drawings to ensure compliance with specifications and contract agreements by checking them for technical accuracy according to accepted guideline. 7. Work with customers and clients to gather facts, define design and space planning problems, conceptualize possible solutions and secure approvals of proposals. 8. Review product literature, analyze materials and determine appropriateness for application to projects. 9. Provide advice and develop design documents to initiate and modify architectural, interior design and space planning solutions. 10. Perform design drafting including preliminary drawings for architectural working drawings and full detail drawings for architectural, structural and mechanical works associated with building construction or improvement projects. 11. Provide finish selections, including color palettes, floor and wall finishes, lighting and other various interior selections. 12. Have experience with CAD software such as BricsCAD, SketchUp skills and Revit. Also, proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Adobe Photoshop. 13. Excellent written and spoken English language.

TI’s are encouraged to send a copy of their Resume to info@SWA.tc; for more inquires contact 649 946 5911. Salaries commensurate with experience

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BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

VACANCIES

VACANCIES

ANGELICA LIGHTBOURNE-PIERRE COOPER JACK Is seeking to employ a

E.Y CONTRACTOR

Blue Hills Acting on behalf of our clients

SECURITY OFFICER

HOUSE OF MIRACLES APOSTOLIC

THE CHICKEN SHACK COOK: $6.25 - $8.00 PER HOUR

NANNY

PAINTER

V&M SECURITY

PASTOR-$600-800 PER MONTH

Secures premises and personnel by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance equipment; inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points; permitting entry. Obtains help by sounding alarms. Salary: $7 hourly

Preach, etc.

TROPICAL BAR WAITER-$6.25 PER HOUR

Serve clients, take order, etc.

JOHNATHAN JENNINGS

NANNY - $6.25 PER HOUR Take care of children.

CONTACT: 242-6938

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 17113

Holders are currently held by work permit holders

CONTACT: 347-2093

Email: Darling86@hotmail.com Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board 17148

Acting on behalf of

Cook and prepare all food. Working long hours.

DISCOUNT AUTO PARTS

TIRE MAN: $6.25-$8 PER HOUR Fix tires, change tire.

SPOTLESS CAR WASH

CAR WASH MAN:$6.25 PER HOUR

Wash cars, vacuum.

Holders are currently held by work permit holders

CONTACT: 347-2093

EMAIL: DARLING86@HOTMAIL.COM

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

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TROPICAL AUTO RENTALS

• Performing a variety of cleaning activities such as sweeping, mopping, dusting and polishing. Ensuring all rooms are cared for and inspected according to standards • To work 5 days per week Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 231-7125

• Candidate must have a good communication and organizational skills • Must know how to use Quick books • Should also be willing to work weekends and Holidays • Salary is $15.00 per hour and to work 44 hours per week

Please submit your resume to our office at Tropicana Plaza ,Leeward Highway Providenciales or email us at tropical@tciway.tc or telephone :946-5300 Belongers are encouraged to submit their resume to the Labor Department. This position is currently held by a work permit holder

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WESLEY METHODIST SCHOOL

NEEDED URGENTLY The following vacancies exist at the Wesley Methodist School. Prospective candidates are now encouraged to apply for the following teaching positions at the High School level: -

HOME ECONOMIC SUBJECTS:

Food, Nutrition and Health, Textile, Clothing and Fashion English Spanish

PRIMARY SCHOOL

Primary School Education Pre-School Early Childhood Education

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Applicants must possess a Degree in the stated subject area from a

recognized institution of learning and five (5) years teaching experience in the subject area. Some competency in the field of music will be an asset.

CONTACT: 332-0771

CONTACT: 332-1466

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 17179

NYKI ENTERPRISES

ROBERTS AGENCY

PLAYGROUND TCI

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AIRPORT ROAD

DOWN TOWN Is seeking to employ a

Acting on behalf of our clients LA FAMILIA RESTAURANT

BARMAID-$7 HOURLY

Serving drinks, taking orders, cleaning tables.

1 NAIL TECHNICIAN 1 BEAUTICIAN

LABOURER-$6.25 HOURLY

CONTACT: 442-2633

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board.. These positions are First Time work permit holders 17176

Must be able to work long hours and weekends and holidays. Payrate is $8.00 - $9.00 per hour Both positions are for work permit renewals interested belongers can 17182

PAUL ROBERTS

Cleaning and caring for animals.

CONTACT: 241-2043

DOMESTIC WORKER

• Sweeping, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, and other work. • Must be willing to work 6 days a week. Salary: $7 hourly

CONTACT: 231-5483

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VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

Head Butler

In addition, applicant must be honest and trustworthy and will be expected to uphold the tenets of the institution in the quest to raise the standard of education for life-long learners. Applicants must be of the Christian Faith.

Required to work at a Luxury Villa

Basic Salary: $26,712.00 per annum.

DOMESTIC WORKER – 5 Days per week

Sweeping, cleaning the kitchen, mopping the floor and supervising the Day Care nursery. Salary $6.50 per hour. This position is currently held by a Work Permit holder. Belongers are invited to submit applications to the Labour Board.

Interested educators are asked to submit their application accompanied by their Curriculum Vitae, a Police Record, a contact number and two references, not later than 15th July 2019 to:-

THE CHAIRMAN OR THE PRINCIPAL WESLEY METHODIST SCHOOL - LEEWARD PALMS, PROVIDENCIALES TURKS & CAICOS ISLANDS. Telephone: (649) 941-4791/946-5786 Email. wesleyschool@tciway.tc

• Apply paints, stains, and coatings to interior and exterior walls, new buildings, homes, offices and other structural surfaces. • Must be willing to work 6 days a week. Salary: $10 hourly

LABOURER

• Clean the store, dusting, sweeping, mopping, clean ceiling vents, restroom cleaning, stock shelves, assisted other personnel, pick, pack, receive and restock products inside the store. • To work 6 days a week. Salary: $7.50 hourly

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT REQUIREMENTS: • Minimum of 3 years experience in car rentals, sales and parts • To include all aspects of customer service, car parts and sales • Must be dealing with email correspondences pertaining to car reservation, parts and sales

GLASS SHACK Is seeking to employ a

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder

Is seeking to employ:

Tropicana Plaza Leeward Highway , Providenciales

HANDFIELD CONVENIENCE STORE

South Dock Road Is seeking to employ a

Responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following: • Responsible for the Training of all Butlers and Supervisors • Maintain proper inventory of food supplies, utensils cutlery, and table linen • Must have the Initiative to work efficiently with minimal supervision and is capable • of multitasking. Serving welcome drinks, escort guest to assigned rooms. • Consistently provide thoughtful, caring and sincere service and work as part of the team • To assist with any plans or arrangements the guest intends to make during their stay • Must be fully aware of chef’s menu in order to answer any questions and

communicate with Chef • Ability to follow directions both written and verbally • Must be honest and confidential • Must be able to remain calm during stressful situations • Must be a good communicator • Must be Serv Safe & Kosher Training Approved • Must be willing to perform any other duties assigned by the Property Manager This position requires a person who has previous experience working as a butler in Luxury Villas with training in Kosher Standards, is well presented, must be able to perform First Aid and or CPR, have dependable transportation to and from work and is extremely selfmotivated. This person will be required to work weekends and holidays.

Renumeration for this position starts at $2,000.00 per month.

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ACA/ACCA/CA

Opportunities exist for four fully qualified Chartered/Public Accountants for Audit Senior, Assistant Manager and Manager roles who possess a minimum of three years professional audit experience gained within a “Big Four” public accounting firm. Salaries range from US$40,000 to US$80,000 per annum. These positions are currently held by work permit holders. If you wish to be considered for these opportunities please apply in confidence by sending details of your experience and qualifications to either: KPMG Ltd. or The Labour Commissioner, P.O. Box 357 Labour Office The Village at Grace Bay Butterfield Square Providenciales Providenciales Turks & Caicos Islands Turks & Caicos Islands Or fax your particulars to 946-4619

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HOUSEKEEPER A housekeeper is required to work in a luxury villa. The successful candidate must possess the following qualities & experience: • Full of energy, reliable and trustworthy • Use their own initiative and be able multi-task • Experienced housekeeper with a high level of attention to detail. • Accustomed & willing to look after children • Be willing to work flexible hours including holidays, week-ends, and evenings • Be willing to look after the household when owners are absent • Possess excellent command of English • Must be a non-smoker • MUST BE WILLING TO LIVE IN AS AND WHEN NECSSARY! SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • General housekeeping duties including laundry. • Running errands & grocery shopping • Cooking

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A SOMMELIER

Preference will be given to individuals with work experience in luxury villas and with a valid driver’s license. Salary $1,500 a month.

is required for a private villa

The successful candidate will work closely with the private villa chef he/she is expected to assist the chef with other duties and possess the following experience and qualities.

Please send resumes by email to ar@griffithsandpartners.com, or via fax on 649-941-8251.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

Belongers are encouraged to apply and to send a copy of their application to the Labour Department. Position currently held by a work permit holder.

• Experience in Five Star F&B is essential. • Expansive wine knowledge in order to assist private chef, owners and guest with wine parings for dining. • Serving and bartending experience is also essential since the sommelier will be expected to serve dinner and drinks. • Butler experience in a Five Star environment is essential. • Assist private chef in maintaining the cleanliness and proper sanitation of the kitchen • He/she must be willing to work flexible and long hours (week-ends, & especially holidays) whilst there are guests. • He/she must be able to work within a team and be willing to perform other duties to assist other staff as required. • He/she must be extremely well presented and have a good command of English. • A clean driver’s license is also required as the Sommelier would be expected to assist the private chef with shopping. • When there are no guests in the villa, he/she is expected to work with the team to assist in maintaining the villa. • Starting salary $1,800.00 per month. This position is presently held by a work permit holder. Suitably qualified candidates should apply by email to hr@thesource.tc and send a copy of their application to the Department of labour.

LIVE IN CHEF

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

Is looking to fill the following position:

Massage Therapist/ Spa Technician SALARY:

Responsible for the consistent preparation of innovative and creative cuisine of the highest quality. Attention to detail a must, as is demonstrated culinary expertise resulting in outstanding guest satisfaction. Managing a busy kitchen, setting menus, ordering and monitoring supplies. • Liaise with Concierge for food provision to purchase prior to guest arrival. • Submit the provision receipts, to Accounting in an accurate report and timely manner • Provide direction for all day-to-day operations in the kitchen. • Actively involved in menu development. • Determines how food should be presented and create decorative food displays. • Ensures practices and procedures comply with food handling and sanitation standards. This includes completing an annual hygiene plan and hygiene inspection prior to guest arrival • Follows proper handling and right temperature of all food products. • Ensures all equipment in the kitchen is properly cleaned, maintained and in working order in accordance with local Health Department standards. • When the villa is vacant, he/she shall work with the villa team to ensure that the villa is clean and well maintained.

PREREQUISITES:

Must have experience cooking and working in Luxury Villa’s. Displays leadership. Exemplifies excellent customer service and creates a positive atmosphere for guest relations. Must be able to prepare Kosher food and be Serv Safe Certified. Please note that this position is held by a work permit holder. Starting salary for this position is $1,500.00 per month.

Interested persons are asked to send a copy of their resume to hr@ thesource.tc and send a copy to The Employment Services Department. 17134

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Renumeration based on commission + Accommodation on Pine Cay.

DUTIES:

To provide massage treatments to guests and homeowners (Swedish, Swedish Deep Tissue, Balinese, reiki, visceral manipulation, hot stone massage) as well esthetics, waxing, facials, pedicures and manicures. Be able to create massage therapy menu that is appealing to guests and homeowners.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Successful candidate will have completed a minimum of 1200 hour massage therapy program and have a minimum of 14 years’ experience at 4-5 star operations. • Must be willing to reside on Pine Cay if needed.

• Must have a pleasant personality, clean and neat personal appearance and enjoy working with people. • Must be able to speak and read English. • Must be able to work flexible hours.

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Pleasant guest liaison and communications skills. • Be able to accept tasks and directions from General Managers. • Ability to work unsupervised and as part of a team. • Positive interpersonal skills • Must be able to communicate in English, writing and speaking. • Having a second language would be preferred. This position is currently held by permit holders. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Interested applicants for the above positions and any other should email their resumes to: Attention Avianne Adolph-Penn, Human Resources Administrator at hr@meridianclub.com and cc: Labour Department in Providenciales The Meridian Club, Human Resources Department can be contacted at (649)941-7011). 17159

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GOVERNMENT VACANCIES (APPLICATION DEADLINE: 12TH JULY 2019)

Applications that are not accompanied by all required supporting documents will not be processed.

FINANCE MANAGER JCB2-19-1 MINISTRY: FINANCE, TRADE AND INVESTMENT DEPARTMENT: ACCOUNTANT GENERAL LOCATION: GRAND TURK SALARY: GRADE 8.1 $51,147.50 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a senior professional position, the incumbent will be assigned to Ministries and provide advice to the Permanent Secretary and Heads of Department on financial matters and ensure that the Ministry's and Department's financial and budgeting procedures and practices are appropriate.

SENIOR STATISTICIAN JCB2-19-2

MINISTRY: FINANCE, INVESTMENT AND TRADE DEPARTMENT: DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS LOCATION: PROVIDENCIALES SALARY: GRADE 7.1 $41,205.00 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY:

This post holder will assist in organizing and managing an efficient and relevant statistical information system that provides a comprehensive range of statistical products and services to meet the information needs of the national community of the Turks and Caicos Islands for informed decision-making.

SENIOR BUDGET ANALYST – JCB2-19-3

DEPARTMENT: BUDGET OFFICE MINISTRY: FINANCE, INVESTMENT AND TRADE LOCATION: GRAND TURK SALARY: GRADE 8.1 $51,147.50 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY:

The job holder is required to provide rigorous analysis of expenditure proposals, as well as quarterly forecasting of both revenue and expenditure, and make recommendations on expenditure prioritization to support the preparation by the Ministry of Finance of policy-based, medium-term budgets that contribute to the implementation of policy priorities in TCI.

SENIOR CUSTOMS OFFICER JCB2-19-4

DEPARTMENT: CUSTOMS DEPARTMENT MINISTRY: MINISTRY OF FINANCE, TRADE AND INVESTMENT LOCATION: PROVIDENCIALES SALARY: GRADE 6.1 $33,415.00 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY:

This position is the team leader responsible for the operational units within the Customs Department.

EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION OFFICER JCB2-19-5

MINISTRY: FINANCE, TRADE AND INVESTMENT DEPARTMENT: EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION UNIT LOCATION: GRAND TURK SALARY: GRADE 8.1 $51,147.50 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY:

The post holder will report to the Deputy Director of Exchange of Information and will be responsible for assisting with the full range of competent authority functions, including the implementation of new agreements, the execution of requests, the making of compliance examination, and the handling of legal and enforcement issues arising from any aspect of the competent authority’s work.

COMMISSIONER OF REVENUE JCB2-19-6

MINISTRY: Ministry of Finance, Trade and Investment DEPARTMENT: Revenue Control Unit LOCATION: Providenciales SALARY: GRADE 10.1 $73,185.00 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY:

The job holder in this managerial position is responsible for overseeing the performance and service delivery standards in the Department.

PROJECT MANAGER JCB2-19-7

DEPARTMENT: STRATEGIC POLICY AND PLANNING UNIT MINISTRY: MINISTRY OF FINANCE, TRADE AND INVESTMENT LOCATION: GRAND TURK SALARY: GRADE 8.1 $51,147.50 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY:

This is senior professional position within the Strategic Planning and Policy Department, Ministry of Finance. The incumbent is expected to play a leadership role in the preparation, implementation and monitoring of all activities related to the Development Budget.

CROWN COUNSEL JCB2-19-8

MINISTRY: MINISTRY OF FINANCE, TRADE AND INVESTMENT LOCATION: GRAND TURK SALARY: GRADE 8.1 $51,147.50 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY:

The job holder in this position must be able to provide legal advice to the Turks and Caicos Islands Government Ministry of Finance, Investment and Trade as it relates to a wide range of Government financial and taxation matters.

ASST. COMPLIANCE/ INVESTIGATIVE OFFICER JCB219-10

DEPARTMENT: IMMIGRATION MINISTRY: IMMIGRATION, CITIZENSHIP, LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES LOCATION: PROVIDENCIALES SALARY: GRADE 5.1 $26,650.00 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY:

This Post holder will assist with all compliance and investigative matters within the department, ensuring management and the relevant authorities are promptly notified of all unlawful acts, court proceedings or any pertinent information that may affect the day to day operation of the office.

LABOUR INSPECTOR JCB2-19-12

DEPARTMENT: EMPLOYMENT SERVICES MINISTRY: IMMIGRATION, CITIZENSHIP, LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES LOCATION: PROVIDENCIALES SALARY: GRADE 5.1 $26,650.00 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY:

This is an administrative and operational support position initially with island wide responsibility for monitoring and regulation of labour laws, policy, standards and procedures.

RESEARCH AND PLANNING OFFICER JCB2-19-13

DEPARTMENT: EMPLOYMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT MINISTRY: IMMIGRATION, CITIZENSHIP, LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES LOCATION: PROVIDENCIALES SALARY: GRADE 6.1 $33,415.00 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY:

This incumbent is to undertake research and evaluation activities that will provide the Department / Ministry with evidence required for the formulation, implementation and evaluation of policies.

SENIOR CASEWORKER SUPERVISOR JCB2-19-14

DEPARTMENT: EMPLOYMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT MINISTRY: IMMIGRATION, CITIZENSHIP, LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES LOCATION: PROVIDENCIALES SALARY: GRADE 6.1 $33,415.00 PER ANNUM CONTINUED

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TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

GOVERNMENT VACANCIES CONTINUED JOB SUMMARY:

This position exists to provide management and operational oversight over Case-workers within the Department of Employment Services.

CLERICAL ASSISTANT (DATA INPUT OFFICER) JCB2-19-15

MINISTRY: IMMIGRATION, CITIZENSHIP, LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT: EMPLOYMENT SERVICES LOCATION: PROVIDENCIALES SALARY: GRADE 3.1 $16,707.50 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY:

This is an administrative support position for the office. The job holder will undertake clerical and administrative tasks to support the day-to-day running of the office.

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER JCB2-19-16

MINISTRY: IMMIGRATION, CITIZENSHIP, LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES LOCATION: GRAND TURK SALARY: GRADE 5.1 $26,650.00 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY:

This is an administrative position, which has responsibility for the smooth operation of administrative functions in the office and for dealing with information that is sensitive and/or confidential.

JOB REFERENCE NO: KHB2-19-17

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

MINISTRY: HEALTH, AGRICULTURE, SPORTS AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT: SPECIAL NEEDS DEPARTMENT/ SNAP CENTER LOCATION: PROVIDENCIALES SALARY: GRADE 9.1 - $59,552.50 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a professional position, performing evaluations, developing and implementing effective patient treatment plans to restore, compensate or adapt for loss of patient function, by planning and administering medically prescribed therapy treatments in accordance with professional standards governing the facility and their discipline.

JOB REFERENCE NO: KHB2-19-18

MEDICAL OFFICER

MINISTRY: HEALTH, AGRICULTURE, SPORTS AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT: PRIMARY HEALTH CARE DEPARTMENT LOCATION: GRAND TURK SALARY: GRADE 8.1 $51,147.50 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY:

The incumbent will be responsible to provide a high standard of primary health care to patients in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Conduct Primary Health Clinics in assigned island clinics and have active participation in the daily clinical management of patients and provide emergency care to clients in assigned health district.

JOB REFERENCE NO: KHB2-19-19

MAID

MINISTRY: HEALTH, AGRICULTURE, SPORTS AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT: SPECIAL NEEDS LOCATION: GRAND TURK SALARY: $499.98 BI-WEEKLY

JOB SUMMARY:

The successful candidate will be responsible to provide clean, sanitary comfortable, orderly and satisfying surroundings for the users of the facilities.

JOB REFERENCE NO: KHB2-19-20

PORTER

MINISTRY: HEALTH, AGRICULTURE, SPORTS AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT: SPECIAL NEEDS UNIT/ WELLNESS CENTER LOCATION: SOUTH CAICOS SALARY: $499.98 BI-WEEKLY

JOB SUMMARY:

To provide support service to the Special Needs Unit/ Wellness Center personnel to maintain the cleanliness of buildings, moving clients and moving supplies and materials.

ALLOWANCES

JOB SUMMARY

To provide professional social work services to the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

JOB REFERENCE NO: LWB2-19-24

SENIOR SOCIAL WORKERCHILD PROTECTION

MINISTRY: MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, YOUTH, CULTURE, SOCIAL AND LIBRARY SERVICES LOCATION: PROVIDENCIALES SALARY: GRADE 7 $41,205.00 PER ANNUM PLUS ALLOWANCES

JOB SUMMARY

To provide professional social work services to the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

JOB REFERENCE NO: LWB2-19-25

CLIENT INTAKE OFFICERS

MINISTRY: EDUCATION, YOUTH, CULTURE, SOCIAL AND LIBRARY SERVICES LOCATION: PROVIDENCIALES SALARY: GRADE 4 - $21,935.00 PER ANNUM PLUS ALLOWANCES

JOB SUMMARY:

JOB REFERENCE NO: KHB2-19-21

CLINICAL NURSE

MINISTRY: HEALTH, AGRICULTURE, SPORTS AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT: SPECIAL NEEDS DEPARTMENT/ WELLNESS CENTER LOCATION: SOUTH CAICOS SALARY: GRADE 5 - $26,650.00 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY:

This a professional nursing position with basic level responsibility for patient/client health care in the Wellness Center/Special Needs Unit on Grand Turk and South Caicos.

JOB REFERENCE NO: KHB2-19-22

CLIENT CARE ASSISTANT

MINISTRY: HEALTH, AGRICULTURE, SPORTS AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT: SPECIAL NEEDS DEPARTMENT/ WELLNESS CENTER LOCATION: SOUTH CAICOS SALARY: GRADE 4 - $21,935.00 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a practical nursing position with basic level responsibility for patient health care in the wellness center.

JOB REFERENCE NO: LWB2-19-23

SOCIAL WORKER- CHILD PROTECTION

MINISTRY: MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, YOUTH, CULTURE, SOCIAL AND LIBRARY SERVICES LOCATION: PROVIDENCIALES SALARY: GRADE 6 $33,415.00 PER ANNUM PLUS

The Client Intake Officer plays an integral role within the organization and will be the first point of contact for clients. The incumbent will be responsible for facilitating clients access to services and triaging of new cases.

JOB REFERENCE NO: LWB2-19-26

SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

MINISTRY: EDUCATION, YOUTH, CULTURE, SOCIAL AND LIBRARY SERVICES DEPARTMENT: SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT LOCATION: GRAND TURK SALARY: GRADE 6 - $33,415.00

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a senior administrative position, which has responsibility for the smooth operation of administrative functions in the office and provides support in resource management of finances, human resources, facilities and purchasing.

JOB REFERENCE NO: LWB2-19-27

PROBATION OFFICER

MINISTRY: EDUCATION, YOUTH, CULTURE, SOCIAL AND LIBRARY SERVICES DEPARTMENT: SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT LOCATION: PROVIDENCIALES AND GRAND TURK SALARY: GRADE 6 - $33,415.00

JOB SUMMARY:

The Probation Officers are required to provide high quality and professional services to offenders to support and encourage productive citizens.

CONTINUED

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GOVERNMENT VACANCIES CONTINUED JOB REFERENCE NO: LWB2-19-28

PROBATION AND REHAB COORDINATOR

MINISTRY: EDUCATION, YOUTH, CULTURE, SOCIAL AND LIBRARY SERVICES DEPARTMENT: SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT LOCATION: PROVIDENCIALES SALARY: GRADE 7 - $41,205.00

JOB SUMMARY:

The Probation and Rehab Coordinator is a key role in establishing firm foundations and developing a skilled and competent work force. The role will support the provision to the courts in providing high quality reports with risk assessments and programs of interventions to motivate and manager offenders towards reducing crime.

JOB REFERENCE NO: LWB2-19-29

GRADUATE SECONDARY TEACHER – CHEMISTRY AND INTEGRATED SCIENCE

MINISTRY: EDUCATION, YOUTH, CULTURE, SOCIAL AND LIBRARY SERVICES DEPARTMENT: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT LOCATION: GRAND TURK (H.J ROBINSON HIGH SCHOOL) SALARY: $35,926.25 PER ANNUM PLUS ALLOWANCES

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a specialist position which has unit level responsibility for the teaching of one or more of the school’s curriculum subjects to students.

JOB REFERENCE NO: LWB2-19-30

JOB TITLE: GRADUATE SECONDARY TEACHER – HOME ECONOMICS MINISTRY: EDUCATION, YOUTH, CULTURE, SOCIAL AND LIBRARY SERVICES DEPARTMENT: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT LOCATION: SOUTH CAICOS (MARJORIE BASDEN HIGH SCHOOL) SALARY: $35,926.25 PER ANNUM PLUS ALLOWANCES

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a specialist position which has unit level responsibility for the teaching of one or more of the school’s curriculum subjects to students.

JOB REFERENCE NO: LWB2-19-31

GRADUATE SECONDARY TEACHER – MATHEMATICS

MINISTRY: EDUCATION, YOUTH, CULTURE, SOCIAL AND LIBRARY SERVICES DEPARTMENT: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT LOCATION: SOUTH CAICOS (MARJORIE BASDEN HIGH SCHOOL) SALARY: $35,926.25 PER ANNUM PLUS ALLOWANCES

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a specialist position which has unit level

responsibility for the teaching of one or more of the school’s curriculum subjects to students.

JOB REFERENCE NO: LWB2-19-32

GRADUATE SECONDARY TEACHER – MUSIC

MINISTRY: EDUCATION, YOUTH, CULTURE, SOCIAL AND LIBRARY SERVICES DEPARTMENT: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT LOCATION: PROVIDENCIALES (CLEMENT HOWELL HIGH SCHOOL) SALARY: $35,926.25 PER ANNUM PLUS ALLOWANCES

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a specialist position which has unit level responsibility for the teaching of one or more of the school’s curriculum subjects to students.

JOB REFERENCE NO: LWB2-19-33

JOB TITLE: GRADUATE SECONDARY TEACHER – VISUAL ARTS

MINISTRY: EDUCATION, YOUTH, CULTURE, SOCIAL AND LIBRARY SERVICES DEPARTMENT: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT LOCATION: PROVIDENCIALES (CLEMENT HOWELL HIGH SCHOOL) SALARY: $35,926.25 PER ANNUM PLUS ALLOWANCES

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a specialist position which has unit level responsibility for the teaching of one or more of the school’s curriculum subjects to students.

JOB REFERENCE NO: LWB2-19-35/ LWB2-19-36

GRADUATE PRIMARY TEACHER (UPPER PRIMARY) DEPARTMENT: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT MINISTRY: MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, YOUTH, CULTURE AND LIBRARY SERVICES LOCATION: NORTH CAICOS (AOPS & CHJPS) SALARY: $35,926.25 PER ANNUM PLUS ALLOWANCES

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a professional position which has responsibility for the instruction and supervision of students in primary schools.

JOB REFERENCE NO: LWB2-19-37

CHIEF SCHOOL INSPECTOR

DEPARTMENT: SCHOOL INSPECTORATE UNIT MINISTRY: MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, YOUTH, SPORTS AND LIBRARY SERVICES LOCATION: PROVIDENCIALES SALARY: GRADE 9.1 $59,552.50 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY:

The incumbent in this position is, to oversee formulation of policies, setting of standards, inspection process, development of the capabilities of staff, development and promotion of programs and targets to increase and

improve capacity of the education sector. The job holder will be expected to oversee and take responsibility for all business and administrative operations of the SIU, including human resource management; to exercise financial and budgetary control over finances and in general, establish strategic operational priorities that deliver the goals outlined in the Strategic Plan and Annual Business Plans.

JOB REFERENCE NO: LWB2-19-38

JOB TITLE: GRADUATE SECONDARY TEACHER – BUSINESS

MINISTRY: EDUCATION, YOUTH, CULTURE, SOCIAL AND LIBRARY SERVICES DEPARTMENT: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT LOCATION: PROVIDENCIALES (LONG BAY HIGH SCHOOL) SALARY: $35,926.25 PER ANNUM PLUS ALLOWANCES

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a specialist position which has unit level responsibility for the teaching of one or more of the school’s curriculum subjects to students.

JOB REFERENCE NO: LWB2-19-39

GROUNDS MAINTENANCE WORKER

MINISTRY: EDUCATION, YOUTH, CULTURE, SOCIAL & LIBRARY SERVICES DEPARTMENT: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT – IRIS STUBBS PRIMARY SCHOOL LOCATION: SOUTH CAICOS SALARY: $499.98 BI – WEEKLY

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a general support services position, to assist with cleaning and maintenance of assigned facilities and grounds so that they are clean and ready for use.

JOB REFERENCE NO: LWB2-19-40

ASSISTANT TEACHER

MINISTRY: EDUCATION, YOUTH, CULTURE, SOCIAL AND LIBRARY SERVICES DEPARTMENT: EDUCATION LOCATION: PROVIDENCIALES - (ENID CAPRON PRIMARY SCHOOL) SALARY: GRADE 5 - $26,650.00 PER ANNUM PLUS ALLOWANCES

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a paraprofessional position which has responsibility for working under a teacher’s supervision to give students additional attention and instruction.

JOB REFERENCE NO: LWB2-19-41

TRUANCY OFFICER

MINISTRY: EDUCATION, YOUTH, CULTURE, SOCIAL & LIBRARY SERVICES LOCATION: GRAND TURK AND PROVIDENCIALES SALARY: GRADE 4.1 -$21,935.00 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY: CONTINUED

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GOVERNMENT VACANCIES CONTINUED To ensure that all students between the age of 4 – 16 attend school during school hours.

JOB REFERENCE NO: LWB2-19-42

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

MINISTRY: MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, YOUTH, CULTURE AND LIBRARY SERVICES DEPARTMENT: EDUCATION LOCATION: SOUTH CAICOS (MARJORIE BASDEN HIGH SCHOOL) SALARY: GRADE 4: $21,935.00 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY:

This is an administrative position, which has responsibility for the smooth operation of administrative functions in the office and for dealing with information that is sensitive and/or confidential.

JOB REFERENCE NO: CFB2-19-44

Assistant Postal Manager DEPARTMENT: POSTAL SERVICES MINISTRY: MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, PUBLIC UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION LOCATION: PROVIDENCIALES SALARY: GRADE 5 - $26,650.00 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a supervisory support position which has floor level responsibility for Postal clerks, mail handling and Post Office customer service.

UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION LOCATION: GRAND TURK SALARY: GRADE 4 $21,935.00 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a purchasing support position. It has responsibility for managing all inventory control related activities.

JOB REFERENCE NO: CFB2-19-48

ANNOUNCER

DEPARTMENT: RADIO TURKS AND CAICOS MINISTRY: MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, PUBLIC UTILITIES &TRANSPORTATION LOCATION: GRAND TURK SALARY: GRADE 5 $26,650.00 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY:

The incumbent in this position is to present programs, music, news, sports, and/or weather reports, gathering and rewriting materials, so that it will convey required information and fit into specific time slots.

SALES & MARKETING OFFICER –CFB2-19-49

MINISTRY: HOME AFFAIRS, PUBLIC UTILITIES &TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT: RADIO TURKS & CAICOS LOCATION: PROVIDENCIALES SALARY: GRADE 6 $33,415.00 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY:

JOB REFERENCE NO: CFB2-19-45

STAFF TRAINING MANAGER

MINISTRY: MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, PUBLIC UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT: HER MAJESTY’S PRISON SERVICE LOCATION: GRAND TURK SALARY: GRADE 7 $41,205.00 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY:

The post holder is responsible for developing, planning, co-ordinating, delivering and evaluating effective learning and development opportunities and resources for the establishment to meet individual and organisational needs.

JOB REFERENCE NO: CFB2-19-46

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT DEPARTMENT: CENTRAL PURCHASING UNIT MINISTRY: MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, PUBLIC UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION LOCATION: GRAND TURK SALARY: GRADE 4 $21,935.00 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY:

This is an administrative support position, which has responsibility for secretarial and administrative support functions in the office.

JOB REFERENCE NO: CFB2-19-47

INVENTORY CONTROL OFFICER

DEPARTMENT: CENTRAL PURCHASING UNIT MINISTRY: MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, PUBLIC

This position provides core support to the Department with respect to Sales and Marketing.

ENERGY ANALYST – CFB2-19-50

DEPARTMENT: ENERGY &UTILITIES MINISTRY: HOME AFFAIRS, PUBLIC UTILITIES & TRANSPORTATION LOCATION: GRAND TURK SALARY: GRADE 7.1 $41,205.00 PER ANNUM PLUS HOUSING ALLOWANCE AND OTHER ALLOWANCES

JOB SUMMARY:

The incumbent will provide research and analytical support to the Energy and Utilities Department by collecting data for conducting effective analysis of conventional and non-conventional energy generation and energy use in the TCI.

DIRECTOR OF HOUSING

MINISTRY: Ifrastructure, Housing, Planning & Development DEPARTMENT: Housing LOCATION: Grand Turk SALARY: Grade 9.1: $59,552.00 per annum plus allowances

JOB SUMMARY:

As head of a department responsible for the construction and management of Affordable Homes on behalf of the Government of the TCI, the Director is expected to provide the leadership necessary to ensure that this initiative reflect the realistic aspirations of Government and are implemented on time and to budget.

JOB REFERENCE NO: CBB02-53

ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR

DEPARTMENT: PLANNING DEPARTMENT MINISTRY: MINISTRY OF INFRASTRUCTURE, HOUSING AND PLANNING LOCATION: PROVIDENCIALES SALARY: GRADE 5.1: $26,650.00 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a senior level technical support position with responsibility for the electrical inspection of new and existing electrical installations, and equipment, to ensure compliance with the National Electrical Code for workmanship and safety factors. Installation knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to the work will include but not limited to the following: Commercial and Industrial Buildings, Hotels and Apartments, Educational and recreational installations, Health Facilities and Residences. In addition to performing inspections and circuit testing, the job holder is required to give guidance to electricians and electrical contractors to ensure compliance with Code and regulatory issues. The Electrical Inspector is required to investigate electrical faults and conduct revenue meter examinations and tests and produce reports to the Electrical Commissioner.

JOB REFERENCE NO: CBB02-54

DEVELOPMENT CONTROL OFFICER

MINISTRY: INFRASTRUCTURE, HOUSING, PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT: HOUSING LOCATION: GRAND TURK SALARY: GRADE 6.1: $33,415.00 PER ANNUM PLUS ALLOWANCES

JOB SUMMARY:

PRISON NURSE - CFB2-19 - 51

This is a junior position with responsibility for the enforcement of the Physical Planning Ordinance and the regulations made thereunder throughout TCI. The job holder will assist in ensuring the enforcement of the Code, educate the public and liaise as required regarding amendments to the Planning and Building Regulations.

JOB SUMMARY:

JOB REFERENCE NO: KHB2-19-55

MINISTRY: MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS, PUBLIC UTILITIES & TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT: HER MAJESTY’S PRISON SERVICE LOCATION: GRAND TURK SALARY: GRADE 7 - $41,205.00 PER ANNUM

To support the Superintendent of Prisons to maintain security, control, supervision and the Medical health care of Offenders.

JOB REFERENCE NO: CBB2-19-52

OFFICE MANAGER

DEPARTMENT: HEALTH SECRETARIAT LOCATION: PROVIDENCIALES SALARY: GRADE 7.1 $41,205.00 PER ANNUM CONTINUED

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VACANCIES BLUE HILLS Acting on behalf of

ALI WILLIAMS OF GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

BREEZE CONSTRUCTION

CONSTRUCTION LABOURER

GOVERNMENT VACANCIES

- $6.25-$8.00 hourly Assist mason, carpenter.

DOMESTIC WORKER

BRUCELEE PRATT

DOMESTIC WORKER -$6.25 hourly Clean, cook, wash.

DANIEL ST FLEUR

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a senior administrative support position for the Health Secretariat.

JOB REFERENCE NO: LWB2-19-56

CLERICAL ASSISTANT

MINISTRY: EDUCATION, YOUTH, CULTURE, SOCIAL AND LIBRARY SERVICES DEPARTMENT: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT LOCATION: PROVIDENCIALES (ENID CAPRON PRIMARY SCHOOL) SALARY: GRADE 3.1 - $16,707.50 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY:

The incumbent in this position will be responsible for clerical and administrative tasks to support the daily functions of the Office.

JOB REFERENCE NO: KHB2-19-57

ANIMAL HEALTH OFFICER

MINISTRY: HEALTH, AGRICULTURE, SPORTS AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT LOCATION: PROVIDENCIALES SALARY GRADE 6.1 - $33,415.00 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY:

The incumbent assists in the provision of clinical and regulatory services, veterinary public health, inspections, control of zoonotic diseases to ensure the protection of the health and safety of the public, oversees and evaluate the trapping operations of the animal welfare unit and assist in the enforcement of animal control Ordinances.

JOB REFERENCE NO: KHB2-19-58

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

MINISTRY: MINISTRY OF HEALTH, AGRICULTURE, SPORTS AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT: AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT LOCATION: PROVIDENCIALES SALARY: GRADE 4.1- $21,935.00 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY:

This is an administrative position, which has responsibility for the smooth operation of administrative functions in the office and for dealing with information that is sensitive and/or confidential.

JOB REFERENCE NO: CBB2-19-59

SENIOR LAND COMPLIANCE OFFICER

MINISTRY: ATTORNEY GENERAL’S CHAMBERS DEPARTMENT: CROWN LAND UNIT LOCATION: PROVIDENCIALES SALARY: GRADE 6.1: $33,415.00 PER ANNUM PLUS ALLOWANCES

JOB SUMMARY:

LABOURER

- $6.25 hourly Clean yard, lift heavy things.

Duties: Cleaning, Dusting Mopping household chores and must be willing to Work 5 days a week. Salary: $6.50 per hour.

The Senior Land Compliance Officer is a middle level post in the Crown Land Unit. The Senior Land Compliance Officer and subordinate Land Compliance Officer(s) are responsible for monitoring use of all Crown Land in the area to which they are assigned other than protected areas.

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. These positions are currently held by work permit holders

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Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. 17190

JOB REFERENCE NO: CFB2-19-60

KENDAL SAUNDERS

E & V CONSTRUCTION

DEPUTY DIRECTOR

DEPARTMENT: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND COASTAL RESOURCES (DECR) MINISTRY: MINISTRY OF TOURISM, ENVIRONMENT, HERITAGE, MARITIME, GAMING AND DISASTER LOCATION: GRAND TURK SALARY: GRADE 8 - $51,147.50 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY:

This post supports the Director of DECR. It is a senior management position with responsibility to enforce environmental and maritime laws in the TCI.

JOB REFERENCE NO: CFB2-19-61

COASTAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND PARKS SUPERVISOR (CIPS)

MINISTRY: MINISTRY OF TOURISM, ENVIRONMENT, HERITAGE, MARITIME, GAMING AND DISASTER DEPARTMENT: ENVIRONMENT AND COASTAL RESOURCES LOCATION:PROVIDENCIALES SALARY: GRADE 6 - $33,415.00 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY

The post is a mid-level position with island-wide and national significance, mandated to assist in the planning, directing, promotion and implementation of DECR’s management of the non-protected coastal areas, Protected Areas, and fisheries infrastructures.

JOB REFERENCE NO: CFB2-19- 63

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

MINISTRY: MINISTRY OF TOURISM, ENVIRONMENT, HERITAGE, MARITIME, GAMING AND DISASTER DEPARTMENT: DISASTER MANAGEMENT AND EMERGENCIES (DDME) LOCATION: GRAND TURK SALARY: GRADE 5 - $26,650.00 PER ANNUM

JOB SUMMARY:

This is an administrative position, which has responsibility for the smooth operation of administrative functions in the office and for dealing with information that is sensitive and/or confidential.

For more details regarding this position, kindly refer to the attached documents or visit www.gov.tc. Please Note: Applications that are not accompanied by all required supporting documents will not be processed.

CONTACT: 347-2093 DARLING86@HOTMAIL.COM

OF GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

Duties: Cleaning, Dusting Mopping household chores and must be willing to Work 5 days a week. Salary: $6.50 per hour.

CONTACT: 232-1400

CONTACT: 231-2074

OF GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

PAINTER

Duties: Scraping, cleaning, Priming and painting Buildings. SALARY: $10.00 per hour.

CONTACT: 242-1358

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. 17189

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Office. 17187

ANGELINA MALCOLM

BETTY FRANCIS

OF GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

CARETAKER

Duties: Taking care of an Elderly person which includes: Preparing meals, Feeding, bathing and Cleaning. Must be willing to work 6 days a week. Salary: $6.50 per hour.

CONTACT: 244-2152

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. 17188

OF GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

DOMESTIC WORKER

Duties: Cleaning, Dusting Mopping household chores and must be willing to Work 5 days a week. Salary: $6.50 per hour.

CONTACT: 247-1191

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. 17191

Y-A-3B CONSULTANCY

Airport Road - Contact: 344-4540 Acting on behalf of our clients LA FAMILIA RESTAURANT

STEWARD-$6.50 HOURLY

Clean the kitchen and wash dishes. B&D BEAUTY SALON

SALON HELPER-$7 HOURLY

CLEANER-$6.50 HOURLY

Dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping.

SUNSET BAR #2

SALE CLERK-$6.50 HOURLY

NAIL TECHNICIAN-$7 HOURLY

Receive payment by cash, checks and credit cards, Issue receipts, and change

BARBER-$7 HOURLY

Serve drinks

Braid Hair and clean salon. Nail and hand services. Cut hair.

SILVER PALMS COTTAGE

BARTENDER-$7 HOURLY

2 BARMAID-$6.50 HOURLY

Taking food orders, serving customers.

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. These positions are First Time and renewal work permits

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JOB VACANCIES EACH COMPANY IS LOOKING FOR SUITABLY QUALIFIED PERSONS TO FILL THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS:

Williams Catering Services COOK

- position held by a work permit holder

• Inspect food preparation and serving areas to ensure observance of safe, sanitary food-handling practices. • Turn or stir foods to ensure even cooking. • Season and cook food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience. • Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils. • Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment, using various kitchen utensils and equipment. • Portion, arrange, and garnish food, and serve food to waiters or patrons. • Rate $400.00 per week

Gordon Electric ELECTRICIAN

– Position to be held by a work permit holder DUTIES

• Read blueprints or technical diagrams • Install and maintain wiring, control, and lighting systems • Inspect electrical components, such as transformers and circuit breakers • Identify electrical problems with a variety of testing devices • Repair or replace wiring, equipment, or fixtures using hand tools and power tools • Follow local building regulations • Rate starting at $10 -$ 13.50 per hour

PLUMBER

– Position to be help by a work permit holder DUTIES

• Interprets blueprints and building specifications to map layout for pipes, drainage systems, and other plumbing materials • Installs pipes and fixtures, such as sinks and toilets, for water, gas, steam, air, or other liquids • Installs supports for pipes, equipment, and fixtures prior to installation

• Assembles fittings and valves for installation • Modifies length of pipes, fixtures, and other plumbing materials as needed for a building • Uses saws and pipe cutters as necessary • Installs water heaters • Tests plumbing systems for leaks and other problems • Analyses problem and identifies appropriate tools and materials for repair • Performs inspections of plumbing systems to identify and replace worn parts • Rate starting at $9 - $13 per hour

LABOURER

– position held by a work permit holder • Assist Electricians and plumbers on job sites • Clean up job sites • Rate 6.25 – 10 per hour

Gordon Supply STORE CLERK

– position held by a work permit holder DUTIES: • Greets customers. • Assists customers in locating items on the sales floor. • Retrieves items from the stockroom as needed. • Explains product features and benefits to customers. • Processes register transactions. • Assists in taking store inventory. • Maintains inventory records. • Restocks items on the sales floor. • Makes sure store is neat and well organized. • Answers customer questions about items in stock. • Addresses and resolves customer issues and concerns. • Answers store telephones, assists callers • Must be willing to work weekends and Holidays • Rate $8.25 per hour

LABOURER

- position held by a work permit holder • Assist customers with loading items in vehicle • Cut wires & pipes • Helps clean the store during closing shifts • Rate $6.50 per hour

Address: Williams Plaza, Old Airport Road, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands. Contact 946-4726 .Resumes can be faxed to 941-3425 and the Labor Department, Providenciales as soon as possible.

NATIONAL COMPANY SERVICES (NCS) NCS invites applicants for the following posts:

SECURITY OFFICER With 5 years+ experience. Duties: Maintains safe and secure environment for customers and employees by patrolling and monitoring premises and personnel. Knowledge, Skills and Qualification: Security / Safety Training Certification from a recognized institution. Fluent in at least two languages: English, Spanish, French Creole, Tagalog. Must be available to work at any location in TCI between the hours of 7:00 am – 7:00 pm, Sunday – Saturday & Public Holidays. SALARY $6.25 -$8.00 per hour (based on qualification & experience)

CONSULTANT DUTIES:

The Credit Union Consultant will be responsible for advising Board of Directors on the requirements for managing all aspects of the formation of the new entity including, satisfying the requirements for licensing, preparation and execution of the business plan, procurement of the core processor and other critical computer hardware and software, hiring of management staff, policy and procedure development and the training of volunteer and staff.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION:

The job requires a credit union professional with at least ten(10) years’ experience as the general manager of a credit union and well-developed communication skills necessary for communicating essential information to the Credit Union staff, Board of Directors, and government regulatory agencies, as well as projecting a positive image as representative for the Credit Union. The work requires extensive knowledge of finance and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) In order to effectively advise the Board and supervising the staff. Experience in market analysis and financial forecasting, advanced knowledge in staff supervision and human resource management is also required. Knowledge and support of the Credit Union movement policies and procedures is expected as well as knowledge of applicable Government laws and regulations. These characteristics are normally acquired through completion of a high school education plus and at minimum a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, management, economics and a MBA or MSc. in Accounting or related field. SALARY $36,000$48,000 per annum.

TRAVELLING SALESPERSON JOB DESCRIPTION:

Implement marketing, product development and sales programs and processes to ensure the ongoing profitable growth of the business • Prepare professional proposals and presentations • Develop, implement, monitor and report on action plans related to achieving the company’s learning a growth Metrics Targets in the areas of sales and marketing • Develop and continue to improve on marketplace understanding and its customers in order to grow sales overall. • Build on direct sales relationships already established and setting up new sales relationships. Follow through, strong customer care and efficiency in closing sales.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, PERSONAL TRAITS & QUALIFICATIONS:

The successful candidate shall be an energetic, effective, self-starter with strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills who is able to excel in an international sales/ marketing environment. • Intricate product knowledge • Minimum 5 years Business industry with selling and marketing with an emphasis in participation in trade shows on business development required. • Post Graduate Degree in Management; Bachelor of Business degree; Marketing major; Training, experience and certification in Anti-Money Laundering • Demonstrated ability to organize and manage a complex product, service and procedures environment • Must have above average computer skills. Customer service oriented and organized • Must have a natural ability to engage in business relationships with individuals and groups and a desire to improve these talents • Be flexible to give support to rotated shifts between 7am-7pm daily, including weekends and public holidays, at various locations in TCI. SALARY $30,000$36,000 per annum. his position is currently held by Work Permit holder.

Apply via email to: The CEO, National Company Services, Butterfield Square, Providenciales TCI - tcihrstaff@gmail.com by July 10, 2019. Suitable candidates will be contacted for interview.

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50 CLASSIFIEDS A&G ELECTRICAL LONG BAY Is seeking to employ a

BLUE HILLS CONSTRUCTION Provo 346-0002

CONTACT: 231-4619

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit 17195

COCO PALMS BAR FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

BARMAID

PLUMBER

• Installs pipes and fixtures, such as sinks and toilets, for water, gas, steam, air, or other liquids. Installs supports for pipes, equipment, and fixtures prior to installation. • To work 6 days a week. Salary: $13 hourly

June 29 - July 5, 2019

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CONSTRUCTION HELPER

$6.25 per hour. Carry materials for carpenters, mason, etc. Position currently held by a work permit holder. Belongers are encouraged to apply with Labour Department 17193

DINESWARIE RAMPERSAUD JAINARINE GRACE BAY Is seeking to employ a

BABYSITTER

• Taking food orders, serving customers. Taking beverage orders from customers or wait staff and serving drinks as requested, paying extreme attention to detail. • Must be willing to work 6 days per week. Salary: $300 per week

• Ensuring a safe environment, preparing and giving meals, bathing and dressing children, administering medicine, doing housework, and disciplining children when necessary. • To work 6 days a week. Salary: $7 hourly

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder

CONTACT: 432-8509

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Contact: 231-7791

17199

DISCOUNT AUTO PARTS & TIRES BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

HELPER Clean and fix tires. Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 332-4482

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 17196

SF WHOLESALE CASH AND CARRY LTD GRAND TURK IS SEEKING TO EMPLOY

TWO (2) LABOURERS

ASSIST WITH THE OFFLOADING OF CONTAINERS, STACKING GROCERIES ON SHELVES, DISPOSING OF TRASH. ENSURING THAT THE BUSINESS PREMISES ARE KEPT CLEAN AND TIDY. SALARY $6.50 PER HOUR

BAYVIEW MOTORS LTD.

Automotive Repair Technician / Mechanic

ONE (1) DOMESTIC WORKER

SWEEPING AND MOPPING THE STORE. DUSTING AND CLEANING SHELVES ON A DAILY BASIS, ENSURING THAT CASHIERS AREAS ARE KEPT CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. MUST BE WILLING TO WORK WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS, MUST BE TRUSTWORTHY SALARY $6.25 PER HOUR

DUTIES INCLUDE:

• • • • • •

Identify mechanical problems, often by using computerized diagnostic equipment Test parts and systems to ensure they are working properly Follow checklists to make sure all critical parts are examined Perform basic auto care and maintenance services Replace worn or malfunctioning parts Use testing equipment to ensure that repairs and maintenance are effective

WORK PERMIT RENEWALS

CONTACT #247-3577

17194

Q & S CONTRUCTION IS LOOKING TO FILL THE FOLLOWING POSITION:

CONSTRUCTION LABOURER $6.25 PER. HR. INTERESTED APPLICANTS CAN

CONTACT 332-1787

FOR NEW WORK PERMIT APPLICATION; ONLY BELONGERS NEED APPLY.

17202

SUNRISE CAFÉ FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

WAITRESS

Serving all customers, keeping the dining area clean at all times and always willing to work. Salary: $7 hourly

CONTACT: 242-2495

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder

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MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess adequate tools to perform duties • Must be able work with little or no supervision • Must have experience using computerized diagnostic equipment • Must possess a valid TCI Driver’s License. • Must possess applicable ASE Certification or equivalent Salary range is $15.00 - $30.00 per flat rate hour commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Automotive Service Manager SUMMARY:

The Service Manager is responsible for overseeing the service and repair of vehicles brought to the dealership, The service Manager is responsible for operations, profitability, employee supervision, and customer satisfaction in the Service Department.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may also be assigned. • Answer Technical questions about vehicle problems, warranties, services, and repairs. • Main dealer experience preferred. • Must be able to identify vehicle parts both on and of the vehicle. • Oversee service ordering of parts and tools. • Energetic, can work in a fast-paced environment. • Team Oriented. • Maintain customer satisfaction scores, and look at ways to increase these Manufacture warranty claims submissions • Oversee training and supervising of service department employees. • Set schedules and assign tasks to service department employees. • Attend required management meetings. • Maintain effective employee relations. • Can travel abroad for supplier conferences. • At least 5 yrs. Automotive retail service manager experience required. • Hours of operation 8-5.30pm Mon-Friday Saturday 9am-1pm. • Salary range between 45k-55k. • Based on qualifications and experience.

Beryn Duncanson

#1315 Cheshire House, Leeward Highway Is seeking to employ a

CARETAKER/PERSONAL ASSISTANT • To care for a professional man’s infant child, cook, clean, wash. • Personal assistant- run errands, schedule appointment. Salary: $9 hourly Contact: 941-4444 Email: duncansonlaw.office@gmail.com Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder

M&L AMAZING WORLD DOWN TOWN Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

• Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. • Must be willing to work 5 days a week. Salary: $7 hourly

CONTACT: 232-2267

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 17205

GRACEWAY SPORTS CENTRE

Luker Lane (Behind IGA Supermarket) - Is seeking to employ a

FULL TIME TENNIS INSTRUCTOR • Must be internationally certified and have extensive experience in running and developing junior and adult tennis programs. • Will give daily tennis group and private tennis lessons and manage the tennis department. • Only applicants who meet the requirements will be contacted for interview. Salary: $24,000 per annum

Please email all application to syrmondg@bayviewmotors.com

Contact: (649) 442-6348. Email: info@gracewaysports.com

Only applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted for an interview.

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder. This position is currently held by a work permit holder

BAYVIEW MOTORS LTD. P.O BOX 619, LEEWARD HIGHWAY, PROVIDENCIALES

17201

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SANDRA WALKIN

SERVICES BY EA

NURSERY MANAGER Applicants must have knowledge of finance, accounting, cash flow projection and proficient in using POS systems for landscape, chemical and fertilization inventory. Ability to analyze financial data and prepare for automated financial reports, statements and projections. Work requires professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to deal with customers and suppliers. Salary is approximately $600/weekly and willing to work long hour, weekends and holidays if needed. Preference will be given to applicant who completed a Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Finance or Business Administration. Excellent reference from previous employers a must.

Interested applicants including Islanders/Belongers can bring all applications to SERVICES BY EA located at #65 beechwood Road, Grace Bay, Providenciales or email to mary@environmentalarts.tc. Successful applicants will be notified by phone for interview. These positions are currently held by work permit holders. Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. Phone: 649-941-5579. Fax: 649-914-5577 17056

YRAMENE WILLIAMS BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

BABYSITTER

• Ensuring a safe environment, preparing and giving meals, bathing and dressing children, administering medicine, doing housework, and disciplining children when necessary. • To work 6 days a week. Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 341-3168

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 17042

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TCI PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS SERVICES ATLANTIC CONSTRUCTION

Vacant Position

(Fabrication & installation of windows, Doors, flooring& cabinetry) $9 per hour, Millennium Highway, Providenciales, 241-7878, Vacant Position

C.N.X. AUTO DEALER

CARPENTER

L J CONTRACTING SERVICES

MASON

(To build, repairs, maintains, alters buildings, lay bricks & stones or concrete & plasters. $9.00 per hour, Providenciales,

BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

SOLON GEORGES

STYLZ ABOVE THE REST

DIVER

PEDICURE & MASSAGE

BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

SPOT PLAZA Is seeking to employ a

HOUSEKEEPER

• Performing a variety of cleaning activities such as sweeping, mopping, dusting and polishing. Ensuring all rooms are cared for and inspected according to standards. • To work 5 days per week Salary: $7.50 per hour

CONTACT: 9464411 OR 231-3342

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 16970

Diving. Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 344-9209

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17064

Pedicure and massage services to customers. Salary: $275 weekly

CONTACT: 332-1726

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 17010

Room Inspector A Room Inspector is required to work in a luxury villa. The successful candidate must possess the following qualities & experience:

AUTO MECHANIC

(To diagnose and service cars and fix the issue) $ 9 per hour, Blue Hills, Providenciales, 241-7878, Vacant Position BLACK BOY & JEAN TRUCKING

HEAVY DUTY TRUCK DRIVER $9 per hour , Providenciales 2417878, vacant position

Belongers are encouraged to apply only.

Send all resumes to tciprobusiness@gmail. com and the employment Services. 17091

The Somerset Strata Management Co Ltd, is seeking a suitable qualified Belongers who possess the requirements listed are encouraged to apply. Ideal candidates should possess luxury resort experience, be professional in attitude and demeanor and must read and speak English fluently.

GARDENER

• Must have experienced as a Room Inspector/Housekeeper at a Five Star Hotel/ Luxury Villa with a high level of attention to detail. • Applicant must inspect the cleanliness of all rooms prior and post guest arrival • Must list and itemize lost and found items • Be willing to work flexible hours including holidays, weekends and evenings • Must be reliable and trustworthy and energetic • Handles guest complaints and queries • Applicant must be willing to look after the household when owners are absent • Possess excellent command of English • Controls waste of any product or linen. • Must be a non-smoker

CANDIDATE MUST ALSO

• Perform general housekeeping duties including laundry. • In the absence of guest must be willing to assist with cleaning and general maintenance • Must be willing and to work well with the team • Must have a clean police record • Starting salary for this position is $1,500.00 per month.

Helper/Cleaner A helper/cleaner labourer is needed to work along with our maintenance team. Duties include but are not limited to:• Cleaning the outside of the villa and property as required • Collect and disposing of garbage and debris including removing leaves • Set up/disassemble equipment as necessary • Must be able to perform basic maintenance • Must be willing to take instructions and work along with the team • Must have a clean police record • This position pays $6.25 per hour.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complete ground work as directed by the Property Manager which may include picking up trash, sweeping curb and dumpster areas and maintaining landscaping beds and other ground areas • Must have the ability to lift heavy items weighing up to 150lbs • Must have the ability to maintain irrigation systems and provide proper upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fountains, and other grounds features

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be a team player with a desire to deliver excellent customer service to our guest • Must have clear English communications skills (written or oral) • Previous experience in this area would be an asset Salary for this position will commensurate with qualifications and experience Qualified Belonger candidates are requested to submit a CV by e-mail to:

Joanna Ivasiuk The Somerset Resort on Grace Bay Jivasiuk@thesomerset.com Submissions for this job position should be received no later than July 1, 2019

17022

Handyman The successful candidate will work closely with the villa manager and is expected to assist with the daily general upkeep and maintenance of the villa. He/she should possess the following experience & qualifications: • Assist with light housekeeping and grounds cleaning • Must be physically fit and able to lift and carry 50lbs or more. • Must be willing to work flexible and long hours (weekends & especially holidays) • Must be able to work within a team and be willing to perform other duties to assist other staff as required. • Assist with carrying watersports equipment to and from the beach and must be able to swim confidently. • Perform custodial duties such as sweeping, raking the grounds, raking the beach, garbage removal • A driver’s license is essential as there will be a large element of errand running. • Ability to take direction and show initiative. • He/she must be extremely well presented, have a sunny demeanor and have a good command of English. • Must have a clean police record • This position pays $9.00 per hour. These Adverts are for work permit renewal. Please address all resume’s to hr@ thesource.tc and drop off a copy to The Department of Employment Services.

52 CLASSIFIEDS CYNARA JOHN GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

• Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. Cares for garden. • To work 5 days per week. Salary: $7 per hour

CONTACT: 332-5251

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 17037

DWAYNE SIMONS GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

• Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. Cares for garden. • To work 5 days a week. Salary: $7 per hour

CONTACT: 244-2802

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17038

June 29 - July 5, 2019

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS ANTHONY TATEM

BMW CONSTRUCTION

RESIDENCE KEEPER/HELPER

LABOURER

GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

• Ensuring that the premises is well kept. Watch house when owners is off island and minor maintenance and repairs. Related chores if and when necessary. • To work on weekends and holidays Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 331-9717

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17020

LEEWARD PALMS Is seeking to employ a

• Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. Cares for garden. • To work 5-6 days a week. Salary: $7 per hour

CONTACT: 241-1087

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17042

CLAUDIA SEYMOUR

EQUILIBRIUM SPA

DOMESTIC WORKER

2 MASSAGE THERAPISTS

GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

• House Chores, Cleaning, Laundry and running errands, other related chores if and when necessary. • Must be willing to work weekends and holidays. Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 245-6538

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17021

AIRPORT Is seeking to employ a

• Must be able to do all types of massages • Chair massages Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 331-3833

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17067

GRACE BAY MEDICAL

VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY!!

Grace Bay, Neptune Plaza - Is seeking to employ a

REGISTERED CRANIOSACRAL THERAPIST/ ORTHOPAEDIC MASSAGE THERAPIST

THE LARGEST READERSHIP IN THE TURKS & CAICOS

• Must be able to provide high quality therapeutic Craniosacral Therapy and Orthopedic massage to patients, from full range of medical conditions. • Comprehensive knowledge of anatomy and physiology, and SOAP charting in order to communicate with other medical practitioners. • Minimum off 10 years’ experience at a Medical Clinic or other Therapeutic environment. • Post-secondary degree or equivalent.

SENIOR COMMERCIAL LITIGATION ATTORNEY

• Must have a craniosacral Therapy degree and have a minimum of 5 years’ clinical experience. • Knowledge of current trends and progression in the field of health and Wellness. • Experience in developing and implementing preventative injury protocols. • Must be available to work 6 days a week 8am to 6pm including holidays Salary: $28.00 per hour

CONTACT: 649-941-5252

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 17041

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Appearing in civil Courts and Tribunals and Appellate Courts • Drafting of pleadings, statements and other documents for Court cases • Obtaining, compiling and analysing records for discovery including incoming discovery documents • Pre-trial preparation and trial management • Assisting partners and Leading Counsel on complex litigation matters • Building a litigation team and mentoring and training junior attorneys and trainees

EXPERIENCE:

• Ten years’ PQE with experience of legal court and tribunal procedures and significant advocacy experience • Experience of operation, practices and procedures of a large law office engaged in commercial and civil litigation • Experience in a variety of work including commercial litigation, civil litigation, judicial review and public law litigation, insolvency law and employment law • Demonstrated ability to manage a large workload including completing multiple tasks to deadlines • Experience of complex commercial and civil litigation matters, insolvency litigation and arbitration in a large trial centre • Must be pro-active and able to work both independently and with a professional team • Experience of mentoring and training junior attorneys and trainees is essential Job Qualifications: • Candidates should have a law degree from a leading University including qualifications in commercial and company law • Must have relevant professional qualifications, be admitted to practice in the Turks and Caicos Islands (or eligible for immediate admission) or admitted in a common law jurisdiction • The applicant must have ten years’ relevant experience in practice • Computer proficiency with office software including MS Office • Professional references and also appropriate references in respect of advocacy skill.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Griffiths & Partners offer competitive remuneration for this role. We will also offer support to help professional development and a friendly and collegiate work environment. Salary range between $90,000 to $120,000 per annum depending on experience Closing date for application is July 8th, 2019. Apply with Curriculum Vitae to: Griffiths & Partners P.O. Box 143, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands Email: recruitment@griffithsandpartners.com Fax: +1 (649) 941-8251 Turks and Caicos Islanders should copy their application to the Labour Department

HEALTH REGULATION AUTHORITY (STATUTORY CORPORATION) SENIOR EXECUTIVE VACANCIES In accord with ensuring equal employment opportunity access, the deadline for the following positions, in Providenciales, as advertised in this newspaper’s May 25 – 31, 2019 publication, has been extended to June 28, 2019.

POSITIONS:

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, HEALTHCARE STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, AND CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER REQUIRED:

Related undergraduate and graduate degrees, professional certifications, a minimum of ten (10) years working in the respective field and executive management experience - as previously advertised. Cover Letter; Current Résumé; 2 Reference Letters - one preferably from a former employer; Copies of Educational Certificates; and Copied Passport Photo Page. Hand delivered and posted applications, are to be addressed to the: Health Regulation Authority, c/o Ministry of Health, Second Floor, Town Centre Mall, Downtown, Providenciales; and applications via email should be sent to: prichardson@gov.tc. The vacant position of interest must be clearly indicated on the sealed envelope and in the subject line of the email respectively. Further vacancy particulars can be accessed by contacting Mr. Pierre Richardson at prichardson@gov.tc. 17073

17069

June 29 - July 5, 2019

CULINARIA LTD

Ocean Club Plaza - Is seeking to employ a

BEACH SERVER

• Serving food and drinks. • Must be willing to work 6 days a week

DOMESTIC WORKER

• Cleaning. • Must be willing to work 6 days a week Salary: $6.25 per hour each

CONTACT: 946-5885

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. One position is a First Time work permit holder. One position is currently held by a work permit holder. 17035

BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

• Someone to do labourer work on a fishing boat. • From 6a.m to 5p.m Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 649-346-2972

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board.This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17011

HOLTON WILLIAMS BOTTLE CREEK, NORTH CAICOS

ELECTRICIAN

FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

MASON Repairs, maintains and

alters buildings, retaining walls and other brick or stone edifices. Mixes mortar; lays bricks and stones and/or concrete sidewalks; makes and repairs steps and plasters Salary: $7.50 per hour

CONTACT: 341-1977

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 17012

TAINO CATERING PRIVATE CHEF SERVICES BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

SERVER

• Serve food and drinks to guests. Take orders. • Must be willing to work 6 days a week. Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 332-8501 Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder

17032

17014

BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

CARETAKER

DUTIES: Install and maintain wiring, control, and lighting systems. Inspect transformers and circuit breakers. Identify electrical problems. Repair or replace wiring, equipment, or fixtures using hand tools and power tools SALARY: negotiable

This position is held by a work permit holder Belongers are encouraged to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department 17026

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17029

CONTACT: 241-6808

CHURCH OF GOD ABUNDANT LIFE Location: Kew Town. Telephone: 241-0452 Pay: 6.25 per hour. Type of application: Renewal

LABOURER

Keeping the church clean and tidy between events, services, and various church activities, clean the yard remove trash, trim the trees. Cleans the sanctuary thoroughly after services, including vacuuming. Wipes down windows, including stained glass. Empties the wastebaskets and removes any other debris in communal areas. Scrubs restrooms after every service and events. He cleans the Church bus before each service through the week. This position is held by a work permit holder, Belonger will be given first preference 17048

ALCICA DUVERNA

Location: Five Cays Telephone: 241-7227 Pay: 6.25 per hour Type of application: Renewal

MAID

Sweeping the house, mopping the floor making beds, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room area dusting , polishing furniture, cleaning rugs and carpet laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing

This position is held by a work permit holder, Belonger will be given first preference 17033

BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

CLEANER

• Keep buildings in clean and orderly condition. Perform heavy cleaning duties, such as cleaning floors, shampooing rugs, washing walls and glass, and removing rubbish. • Must be willing to work 5 days per week Salary: $6.0 per hour

CONTACT: 241-1246

Setting up workstations with all needed ingredients to bake who can work 6 days a week and who helps with the cleaning of the kitchen. Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 331-0818

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder

17046

Location: Providenciales. Telephone: 333-5034 Pay: 8.00 per hour Type of application: Renewal

MAINTENANCE

To servicing, cleaning the building attentively by sweeping and scrubbing. Vacuuming and mopping. Repairs equipment, bathroom, repair broking furniture. Ensure all service requests are completed on a daily basis. General knowledge of carpentry, electrical, plumbing and mechanical system. Move and cleaned grease on equipment using chemical. Maintain necessary level of supplies in the store room. This position is held by a work permit holder, Belonger will be given first preference 17049

J & M TIRE SHOP & ACCESSORIES

DOMESTIC HELP

BARTENDER

LABOURER

Belonger can submit their resume to the Labour Department Contact information is 2420728. 17031

FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

THE BIGHT Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

• Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. Cares for garden on a daily basis • To work 5 days per week Salary: $7 per hour

CONTACT: 241-0397

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17013

WADLAND TELUSMA

LEEWARD HIGHWAY Telephone: 348-6953 Pay: 6.25 per hour Type of application: Renewal

MAID CARETAKER

assisting with medication, goes to doctor appointments, goes to the pharmacy to purchase medications, refill medications, pick up groceries from supermarket, takes out trash and assist with outside cleaning, This position is held by a work permit holder, Belonger will be given first preference 7047

ISLAND LANDSCAPING South Dock Road Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

CONTACT: 2419355 OR 241-3338

• Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. • Must be willing to work 5 days per week. Salary: $6.50 per hour

17018

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 17072

• Uphold customer service • Maintain Bar • Mix and serve drinks • Clean and organize all areas including bathrooms Salary: $6.25 per hour

• Cleaning tires, dispose of old tires, clean windows, car doors. • To work 6 days a week Salary: $6.50 per hour

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17017

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder

CONTACT: 242-8861

CONTACT: 242-1063

ESTEL PLUMBING

JC WALKIN BAR & RESTAURANT

Details for this employment would be to complete cleaning chores, Salary attached to this position is $6.25 per hour. This position is for Work Permit renewal interested.

BUTLER

answer calls greet guests at the door, assist in the planning of events and dinner parties, oversee table settings, and serve drinks and food. Salary: $6.25 PER HOUR

FERMIN’S DELICACIES

BEAUFORT HOLDINGS LTD

KEWTOWN Is seeking to employ a

#18 The Village, KPMG Building, Grace Bay Is seeking to employ a

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17063

GRAND TURK

DJ'S VARIETY STORE

ERCO LTD.

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 17036

ASSISTANT BAKER

Applicant must possess a minimum of five years experience as an acting florist, with relevant certification. Must have extensive knowledge of tropical flowers, foliage and potted plants, including their names, sensational availability and lifespan. Candidates must have experience using current styles in floral design while at the same time understanding the traditional use of certain flowers for weddings, funerals, etc. Must be able to work outdoors and irregular hours. Possess five years in experience in floral retail using POS systems. Engaging and outgoing personality who enjoys working with the public. Starting salary commensurate with experience. Interested applicants including islanders can bring all applications with two letters of recommendation citing relevant experience in the same industry to Services by EA located at #65 Beechwood Road, Grace Bay Village, Providenciales or email to mary@eagrouptci.com. Successful applicants will be notified by phone for an interview. This position is currently held by work permit holders however qualified Belongers are asked to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department

IRENE FORBES

ER CLEANING SERVICES LTD

DOWN TOWN Is seeking to employ a

FLORIST

• Help the patient get dressed, eat, bathe and complete light housekeeping duties, such as dishes or folding laundry. Plan, prepare and monitor meals. Run errands, remind patients of medications. • To work 5 days a week. Salary: $380 per week

Telephone: 649-246-1721

TAHISSAINT & ABDON CONSTRUCTION

FLOWERS BY EA

FLOYD BETHEL

MANUEL LABOURER

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CONTACT: 342-5808

54 CLASSIFIEDS JUNIOR LHERISSON #33 Parkers Ave Is seeking to employ a

HOUSEKEEPER Performing a variety of cleaning activities such as sweeping, mopping, dusting and polishing. Ensuring all rooms are cared for and inspected according to standards. Salary: $6.25 per hour

DARVILLE HANDFIELD, NORTH CAICOS

LARISSA D SWANN

GARDENER/ LABOURER

HAIR BRAIDER

Required at Whitby, North Caicos. Work six days a week unsupervised maintaining to gardens, car wash, offloading containers, garbage disposal, minor house repairs, dog care, etc. Salary is $6.50 per hour.

CONTACT: 348-2490

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 17019

June 29 - July 5, 2019

TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS

Please apply by 29 June, 2019 at handmy@ tciway.tc or contact 232 7101/231 3967. Position currently held by work permit holder. Belongers only need apply. 17027

SENIOR PROPERTY ATTORNEY

GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

Braiding, weaving, relaxing, loc, grooming and maintenance. Cutting, trimming and styling. Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 245-2699 Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder

17066

LEA EDWIN ASTWOOD

M & A SERVICES LTD

DOMESTIC WORKER

LABOURER

GRAND TURK Is seeking to employ a

• House chores, cleaning, laundry and running errands, other related chores if and when necessary. • Must be willing to work on weekends and holidays. Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 242-7446

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 17065

Pelican Bay Restaurant & Bar Royal West Indies Resort

SERVER

• Minimum 2 years of food and beverage in an upscale restaurant • Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, knowledgeable on Micros, must work well under pressure

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Advising on sale and purchase of commercial and residential property to include running own caseload from inception to conclusion • Advising developers of residential and commercial real estate to include negotiation of development agreements and funding agreements • Advising on the real estate aspects of corporate and commercial transactions • Drafting and advising upon real estate finance documentation • Preparing detailed reports on title and transaction documents • Building a team and mentoring and training junior attorneys and trainees

• And have a friendly yet professional demeanor, must be a team player All the positions above require working long hours nights and days public holidays and weekends Salary $6.25

For more information on job descriptions, please contact info@pelicanbaytci.com or 431-1869 Please call for an appointment, bring along your resume and resident status Belongers are encourage to submit a copy of their resume to the Labor Department 17071

LEEWARD HIGHWAY Is seeking to employ a

Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. Cares for garden on a daily basis Salary: $6.50 per hour

CONTACT: 241-5189

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 16982

OUTTEN ENTERTAINMENT BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

EVENT HELPER

• Cleaning. • Must be willing to work 3 days a week. Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 342-3327

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17055

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 7 years’ PQE (or 5 years’ PQE if preceded by a pupillage or training contract with a specialist real estate practice) in a Commonwealth jurisdiction. • Experience of substantial commercial property sales, purchases and development schemes • Experience of acting on behalf of both lenders and borrowers on acquisition finance, refinancing and development financing • Demonstrable experience of acting for high net worth and institutional clients • Demonstrable business development skills and a hunger to grow a credible high value practice • Demonstrated ability to manage a large workload including completing multiple tasks to deadlines • Must be pro-active and able to work on complex high value real estate transactions both independently and with a professional team • Experience of mentoring and training junior attorneys and trainees is essential

PwC (TCI) Ltd. Requires One

Office Assistant DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Reception – responsible for greeting guests, answering a multiline Cisco phone, and assisting with courier requests • Document Production – edit and format documents to the Firm’s brand standard using MS Office • Finance – review incoming invoices for accuracy, code and forward for processing; prepare bank drafts, wire transfers, bank deposits, and track cash receipts; and set-up client codes using the Firm’s propriety accounting software • Office Support – monitor and maintain office supplies, and coordinate office and equipment repairs • Other – provide assistance with a variety of ad hoc tasks that will enhance the effectiveness of the office and team.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Candidates should have a law degree from a leading University • Must have relevant professional qualifications, be admitted to practice in the Turks and Caicos Islands (or eligible for immediate admission) or admitted in a common law jurisdiction • The applicant must have a minimum of 7 years’ (or 5 years’ if preceded by a pupillage or training contract with a specialist real estate practice) relevant PQE experience in practice • Computer proficiency with office software including MS Office • Professional references and also appropriate references

CAPABILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong client service focus in dealing with both external and internal clients, displaying an image of professionalism, integrity and tact • Proficiency to work within MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) • Excellent judgement and strong problem solving skills; exercising discretion when dealing with confidential information • Effective listening skills; excellent oral and written communication skills • Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities with limited supervision • High school diploma or the equivalent experience • Minimum 3+ years of relevant experience working in a corporate environment • Flexibility to work overtime when required

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Griffiths & Partners offer competitive remuneration for this role. We will also offer support to help professional development and a friendly and collegiate work environment. Salary range between $90,000 to $120,000 per annum depending on experience. Closing date for application is July 8th, 2019. Apply with Curriculum Vitae to:

Salary Range: $20,000 - $30,000

Griffiths & Partners P.O. Box 143, Providenciales Turks and Caicos Islands Email: recruitment@griffithsandpartners.com Fax: +1 (649) 941-8251

Turks and Caicos Islanders need only apply

Turks and Caicos Islanders should copy their application to the Labour Department 17070

Deadline for applications is July 5, 2019 Interested persons should apply to https://bit.ly/2MYqtjg PricewaterhouseCoopers Ltd.

17051

June 29 - July 5, 2019 MACDONALD WILLIAMS BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

• Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. • Must be willing to work 5 days per week Salary: $1200 per month

CONTACT: 241-7557

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17075

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MEDINCO LTD

LABOURER REQUIRED

Down Town - Is seeking to employ a

Registered Nurse

Experienced Labourer is needed to work six days a week at a private home in Providenciales operated by Carlos Simons. Applicants must speak English, must be fit and able and must have substantial experience with general labourer and maintenance duties around a home. Salary commences at $6.25 per hour.

• Clinical office duties. • Must be willing to work 5 ½ days a week Salary: 15.00 per hour

Patient Care Giver

• Taking care of elderly patients. • Must be willing to work 5 ½ days a week Salary: $8.00 per hour

Fax: 941-5049. Contact: 941-5050

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board One position is a First Time work permit holder One position is currently held by a work permit holder

17034

LAND FOR SALE 1.3 ACRE LAND ON OCEAN DRIVE, TURTLE TAIL WITH ELEVATION

LEEWARD Is seeking to employ a

PROFESSIONAL PAINTERS

• Apply paints, stains, and coatings to interior and exterior walls, new buildings, homes, offices and other structural surfaces. • Must have 4 years’ experience. Salary: $6.50 per hour

ROYAL BABES NURSERY THE BIGHT Is seeking to employ a

CLEANER

• Stocking and supplying designated facility areas, dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning ceiling vents, restroom cleaning etc. • To work 5 days per week. Salary: $6.25 per hour

CONTACT: 241-0836

TROPITECH LTD

$6.25 per hour Cleaning yard, basic repairs etc Position for a work permit holder. Belongers are encourage to apply with Labour Department.

17057

CLEANER

$6.25 per hour Cleaning yard, windows, vehicle etc. Position for a work permit holder. Belongers are encourage to apply with Labour Department

17060

HOUSEKEEPER This position is held by a work permit holder.

FARMER

• Cleaning, tractor driving, general handiwork, tending to livestock, ploughing, planting and harvesting crops. • To work 5 days a week. Salary: $6.25 per hour

DWAYNE WILSON

LABOURER

Coral Gardens Management Co Ltd,

whose address is Penn’s Rd, Lower Bight, Providenciales, is seeking suitable qualified Belongers to fill the positions of

Marsha Blanche Email: marsha@misickstanbrook.tc Tel.: 946-4732

NORTH CAICOS Is seeking to employ a

JONATHAN FORBES

South Dock Providenciales Tel: 232-3350

CONTACT: 342-0052

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17030

Qualified Belonger candidates with a clean police record are requested to submit a CV by e-mail to:

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 17016

Blue Hills, Providenciales Tel: 246-7343

DOMESTIC WORKER

• Sweeping the house, mopping the floor, clean bathrooms, toilets, kitchen, living room, laundering sheets, towels and personal clothing and other house work. • To work 5 days a week. Salary: $6.25 per hour

SAMUEL E. HALL

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is a First Time work permit holder 17009

CONTACT: 441-3619

BLUE HILLS Is seeking to employ a

QUALIFICATIONS: • Minimum of 2-3 years of housekeeping experience • Must be able to work weekend and holidays Salary: $8.00 per hr.

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 10745

CONTACT: 241-9541

This advertisement is required for a work permit renewal application for this position. All suitably qualified TC Islanders are requested to submit resumes/portfolios to PO Box 560, Regent House West, Regent Village, Grace Bay, Providenciales, TCI or send by fax to 946 4663. Prospective TC Islander applicants are also free to lodge a copy of their applications with the Labour Board.

MOISE JOSEPH

RESPONSIBILITIES: • Provides courteous and professional service at all times. • Ensure that all guestrooms are cleaned to the established standards. • Ensure that the facilities are kept clean and orderly in line with the resort standard of cleanliness. • Reports for duty punctually wearing the correct uniform and name tag at all times. • Laundry

CALL 1-649-231-3788 FOR MORE INFO.

RIGBY BUILDERS

CLASSIFIEDS 55

LABOURER New Vacancy. must

be able to move heavy furniture and equipment. Must be available for long hours at short notice including weekends and holidays. Must have proper etiquette when working with high net worth clients and high-end properties. $6.50 per hour

432-9453

17058

Applications should be received no later than June 28, 2019.

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CORAL GARDENS MANAGEMENT CO LTD

whose address is Penn’s Road, Lower Bight; Providenciales is seeking suitable qualified Belongers to fill the positions of Gardener and Beach Attendant.

GARDENER AND BEACH ATTENDANT Responsibilities/Gardener:

Complete ground work as directed by the Property Manager which may include picking up trash, and maintaining landscaping and other ground areas. Must have the ability to lift heavy items weighing up to 150lbs. Must have the ability to maintain irrigation systems and provide proper upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fountains, and other grounds features. Salary: $8.50 per hr.

Responsibilities/Beach Attendant

Wash, mop, and clean the pool deck. Promote a fun and relaxing atmosphere for guests. Provide information to guests about available recreation facilities and activities. Promote the rules and regulations of the recreation facility intended for the safety and welfare of guests. Salary: $9.00 per hr. Qualified Belonger candidates with clean police record are requested to submit a CV by e-mail to:

Marsha Blanche Email: marsha@misickstanbrook.tc Tel.: 946-4732

Applications should be received no later than June 28, 2019.

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Science & Technology

Greenland Ice Sheet: ‘More than 50 hidden lakes’ detected SCIENTISTS have identified more than 50 new lakes of liquid water lying under the Greenland Ice Sheet. Only four had previously been detected. Antarctica hides some 470 lakes beneath its ice but this latest

UK/US study proves the northern polar region also has its share. They are nothing like as big, however. The largest down south, Lake Vostok, is 250km long. The biggest subglacial lake in Greenland is just 6km long.

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P&D EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

LONG BAY Is seeking to employ a

LABOURER

• Cleaning outside the property with sweeper, pick up yard waste and collect leaves, dispose of trash, clean windows, door frames. • To work 6 days a week. Salary: $7 hourly

CONTACT: 941-8111

Acting on behalf of our client. NMS Beauty Salon Down Town Is seeking to employ a

COSMETOLOGIST

Shampooing, cutting, coloring, and styling hair, and massaging and treating scalp. Makeup, dress wigs, perform hair removal, nail and skin care services. Salary: $7.00 hourly

CONTACT: 232-2001

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17081

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is a First Time work permit holder 17078

P&D EMPLOYMENT CONSULTANCY

JSQUARED DESIGNS

Sam’s Building, Down Town Acting on behalf of our clients

RODELINE PIERRE

BABYSITTER – $6.50 PER HOUR

• Watch kids • To work 6 days a week.

TORTILLA COOK – $8.00 PER HOUR

Prepare Haitian dishes.

CONTACT: 232-2001

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. These positions are First Time work permits

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22 Manor Street, Grace Bay. 649-246-3755

JEWELRY DESIGNER

RESPONSIBILITIES: • Design high-end jewelry • Prepare and finalize technical drawings • Bring a high level of creativity & attention to detail SKILLS: • Established jewelry design & production expertise • Proficiency working with 925 Sterling, enamel and Rhodium. • Proficiency in Photoshop and Illustrator, 3D CAD and 2D Canva & RhinoGold

Salary: $15/hr. Days a week 5. First Time Work Permit 17050

Extensive areas of water can pool under a kilometresthick ice sheet for a number of reasons. Pressure from above and geothermal heat from below can maintain a liquid; surface meltwaters will also drain to the bed and collect in hollows. Researchers are interested in finding such lakes because they say something about the hydrology (water network) underlying an ice sheet and the way it moves. Water acts as a lubricant, and as the world warms, modelling how quickly ice might slide towards the ocean will inform projections of future sea-level rise. Greenland’s ice would increase global ocean height by 7m if it were all to melt. Jade Bowling from Lancaster University manually inspected 570,000km of ice-penetrating radar data gathered by Nasa’s IceBridge programme in Greenland.

LEEWARD HIGHWAY - Seeking to hire a

LABOURER • Assist with the pickup/ drop off of vehicles • Cleaning of vehicles for pickup and after drop off • Assist my minor mechanical problems (IE tires etc.) • Must be pleasant at all times Salary: $7.00 per hour This position is for work permit renewal Belongers are encourage to submit their resume to the Labor Department Contact: RENT-A-BUGGY NIKIMO WILLIAMS 9464158

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The US space agency has regularly flown an instrumented plane back and forth across the ice sheet to map its internal layers and the shape of the bedrock. Liquid water has a telltale backscatter pattern in radar data. The PhD student identified 54 candidate lakes in this search. “In contrast to Antarctic subglacial lakes, which are typically clustered around (interior) ice divides, these new Greenlandic lakes are mostly found towards the

EXAMPLE OF CHRIST MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL

KC CONSTRUCTION

FIVE CAYS Is seeking to employ a

#28 SOUTH DOCK Is seeking to employ a

MUSIC TEACHER • Teaching students to

MAINTENANCE WORKER

play instruments. • Must be willing to work 5 days per week Salary: $1,200 per month

• To work 8-5, 6 days a week. • Maintenance of Apartment building and homes. Painting, cleaning, and masonry work Salary: $9.00 hourly

CONTACT: 242-5459

CONTACT: 331-6509

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17082

TCI GIFTS BOUTIQUE

RENT A BUGGY

Meltwater from on top of the Greenland Ice Sheet can make its way to the bed.

FIVE CAYS ROAD Is seeking to employ a

CASHIER

Greets customers, receive payment by cash, checks and credit cards, Issue receipts, and change. Count money in cash drawers to ensure that amounts are correct and that there is adequate change. Salary: $6.25 hourly

CONTACT: 331-4126

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder 17206

Email: KCCONT@gmail. com Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board This position is currently held by a work permit holder

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margin of the ice sheet, under relatively slow-moving ice and are mostly stable,” she told BBC News. “They are also much smaller than those in Antarctica (1.4km average length compared to 11km).” As well as the 54 radar lakes, a further two candidates were found by looking for sharp height changes in the new ArcticDEM dataset. This elevation model was built from very highresolution satellite photos and

Ms Bowling sees a couple of places where the ice surface has slumped, presumably because an underlying lake has drained away. “These ‘active’ lakes that fill and drain, making the ice lift up and down, seem to be rare,” said co-author Dr Stephen Livingstone. “But we speculate that the signal of active subglacial lakes near the margin of the ice sheet may actually be being lost because this is where a lot of surface meltwater gets down to the bed.

GRACE BAY CAR RENTAL Leeward Highway

Logistics Supervisor • Must have 5 years’ experience • Planning and managing logistics rentals, dispatching and customer services. • Meeting, optimizing and coordinating with rental agents liase with managers and negotiating discount on rentals. • Full knowledge rent centric,

software’s, excel, Europcar, QuickBooks, and computing • Ensure all rentals are properly cleaned in and out before they are sent to the airport. • Ensure all vehicles are properly repaired mechanically and body repaired. Salary: $1367.59 bi-weekly

CONTACT: 441-8515

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board. This position is currently held by a work permit holder

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PROVO CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Blue Hills - Is seeking to employ

TEACHERS

REQUIREMENTS: • Must be a committed Christian preferable of the Baptist faith. • A minimum qualification of a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized college or university. • Valid teacher’s certification or diploma in education.

Compensation: • Based on Qualifications and experience • $1,350.00-$1,500.00 monthly

JANITOR/CLEANER

To provide janitorial services at the school 5 days per week at $6.75 per hour.

Applicants must be made in writing along with full Curriculum Vita and names of at least three (3) references to:

P.O. BOX 305. Contact: 941-4775 Email: provochristianschool@hotmail.com

Belongers are encouraged to send a copy of their resume to the Labour Board These position are currently held by work permit holders 17104

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Durant declines option to become unrestricted free agent

Neymar left Barcelona for a world record £200m in 2017.

Neymar wants Barcelona return from PSG, Spanish club’s vice-president claims PARIS St-Germain forward Neymar wants to move back to Barcelona, the Spanish club’s vice-president has claimed. However, Jordi Cardoner insisted that no contact had been made with Neymar, who spent four years at the Nou Camp. The Brazil international, 27, has struggled to settle at PSG since his world record signing in 2017. “What [I believe] is that Neymar wants to come back,” Cardoner said. “[But] to say we are working on recruiting him, that is something I cannot agree with.” There has been speculation about where the Brazil forward could go next if he was to leave PSG, a topic Cardoner was asked about at a news conference on Thursday. He admitted it was “likely that Neymar wants to return to Barca,” but added that his club had not looked into re-signing the player or held any discussions either with club

or player. “We are recruiting no-one at the moment, especially not this player with whom we have had no contact,” he said. Neymar’s move to PSG in 2017 broke the global transfer record, with the Ligue 1 club paying 220m euros (£200m). He helped the side win consecutive Ligue 1 titles and scored 34 goals in 36 league appearances, but his time at Parc des Princes has been marred by rumours of dressing room confrontations and separate bans for hitting out at a fan and insulting match officials. According to reports in the Spanish media, he has offered to take a pay cut of 12m euros a year in order to facilitate a return to Barcelona. Antoine Griezmann is expected to join the Catalan club from Atletico Madrid for 120m euros while Frenkie de Jong has already signed for 75m euros from Ajax. (BBC)

ONE of the biggest fish in the 2019 free-agent pond is reportedly opting out of his deal. Golden State Warriors star Kevin Durant has declined his option for next season and will become an unrestricted free agent, reports Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Durant and his business manager, Rich Kleiman, are in New York and are evaluating Durant’s free agency options, Wojnarowski reports, and the process has remained private. The news was also reported by Connor Letourneau of the San Francisco Chronicle. If Durant were to re-sign with the Warriors, he could ink a fiveyear, $221 million deal. If he signs with another team, the most he can get is a four-year, $164 million deal. Wojnarnowski reports Durant is still considering staying put, but the New York Knicks, Brooklyn Nets and LA Clippers are all believed to be in the running for him as well. The former two-time Finals MVP and Kia MVP winner enters the offseason as perhaps the biggest name on the market alongside the Boston Celtics’ Kyrie Irving, the Toronto Raptors’ Kawhi Leonard and Durant’s Warriors teammate, Klay Thompson. Durant has long been expected to draw interest on the open market from a number of teams with salary cap room. Durant suffered a ruptured right Achilles in Game 5 of The Finals and the timetable for his return date is unknown. He got hurt on a dribble on the right wing, coming up lame on a crossover move and falling to the floor. He grabbed the back of his leg, appeared to grab below the calf and more toward the Achilles area,

If Durant were to re-sign with the Warriors, he could ink a five-year, $221 million deal. If he signs with another team, the most he can get is a four-year, $164 million deal.

and needed help to limp to the bench area and more help to get back to the Warriors’ locker room. Warriors forward Andre Iguodala was on Durant’s left side as they made the long walk back to the room, with Warriors GM Bob Myers and Curry in the group immediately behind them. Players have made comebacks off Achilles surgery, with relative levels of success. This is Durant’s first serious injury since the 2014-15 season with the Oklahoma City Thunder, when a fracture in his right foot ultimately limited him to 27 games. In October of 2014, he suffered a “Jones fracture” in his foot and had surgery that sidelined him until December of that year. He played off and on for

the next two months before he was shut down for the season to have a third surgery on the fractured bone in his foot. Since joining the Warriors in the summer of 2016, Durant has been mostly healthy. He missed 19 straight games in his first season with Golden State because of a strained MCL in his left knee. He missed two first-round playoff games in 2017 as well because of a strained left calf muscle, but was healthy the rest of the way en route to his first Finals MVP honors and first NBA championship. This season, Durant averaged 26 points, 6.4 rebounds, 5.9 assists and 1.1 blocks per game. In the playoffs, he averaged 32.3 ppg, 7.7 rpg, 4.5 apg and 1 bpg. (NBA.com)

Former IAAF president to stand trial in France on corruption charges LAMINE Diack, the ex-boss of athletics’ world governing body the IAAF, is to stand trial in France on corruption and money-laundering charges. The 86-year-old, whose son Papa Massata Diack has also been charged but fled to their native Senegal, has been under house arrest since November 2015. Diack senior has been investigated over allegations he took payments for deferring sanctions against Russian drugs cheats. They both deny all the charges. Former French long jump champion Diack was in charge of the IAAF for 16 years and initially praised by Lord Coe when the

British double Olympic champion replaced him as IAAF president in August 2015. But within three months of Coe’s election, details emerged of Diack’s alleged involvement in a conspiracy to bury positive drug tests by Russian athletes in return for money. Four others face prosecution Russian athletics chief and IAAF treasurer Valentin Balakhnichev, Russia’s ex-national middle distance coach Alexei Melnikov, Diack’s former aide Habib Cisse and the IAAF’s ex-anti-doping boss Gabriel Dolle. The French authorities have also been investigating allegations that Diack received bribes for his

Lamine Diack was president of the IAAF for 16 years until 2015.

votes in several bidding contests for high-profile sports events. The former International Olympic Committee member is claimed to have controlled the votes of several

African colleagues. It is alleged that Diack, a former mayor of Senegal’s capital Dakar, used these payments to fund political campaigns in his homeland, as well

as a lavish lifestyle in Monaco, where the IAAF is based. The West African country has rejected several requests to extradite his son. (BBC)

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Somerset and ex-England batsman Trescothick to retire at end of season SOMERSET and former England batsman Marcus Trescothick is to retire from cricket at the end of the season. The 43-year-old - in his 27th campaign as a pro - featured in 76 Tests for England, playing a key role when they beat Australia to win the 2005 Ashes. Opener Trescothick made his Somerset debut in 1993 and has gone on to score 19,654 first-class runs for the county. “I’m extremely grateful for all the support that I’ve received throughout this remarkable journey,” he said. “I’ve been discussing my future with the club and my family for a while and we felt that now was the appropriate time to make this announcement in order for both the club and I to put plans in place.” Trescothick scored 5,825 Test runs at an average of 43.79 in an international career that spanned from 2000 to 2006. He was one of his country’s star performers across all formats during that time, also wracking up 4,335 one-day international runs - more than any other England opener. But his England career was cut short by an ongoing battle with depression and anxiety, which forced him to leave a tour of India

Sir Everton Weekes’s run of consecutive Test centuries only came to an end when he was run out for 90 closing in on a sixth.

Sir Everton Weekes: West Indies cricketing great suffers heart attack Marcus Trescothick scored 5,825 Test runs for England, including 14 centuries.

in February 2006 and then a tour of Australia the following winter. He retired from international cricket in 2008, choosing to concentrate on playing for his county Somerset. “Twenty-seven years is a long time, but it’s gone incredibly quickly,” said Trescothick. “I consider myself very fortunate to have had the opportunity to do something that I love for that length of time.”

Left-hander Trescothick, who stood in as England captain in two Tests and 10 ODIs, was recently voted in the country’s all-time best one-day side by BBC Sport readers. He enjoyed his best international form during the home 2005 Ashes, second only to Kevin Pietersen for most runs in the series, and becoming the fastest player to score 5,000 runs in Test cricket.

WEST Indies cricketing great Sir Everton Weekes was in intensive care on Thursday after suffering a heart attack overnight in Barbados. The 94-year-old, who registered 4,455 runs in 48 Tests at an average of 58.61, is being treated at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Bridgetown. BBC Sport was told his condition is not as bad as first feared and he should be discharged in the coming days. Weekes made his Test debut against England in Bridgetown in

1947-48. The Barbadian remains the only man to record centuries in five consecutive Test innings, a feat achieved in 1949. Weekes became known as one of the famous ‘Three Ws’ of the West Indies, alongside compatriots Sir Frank Worrell and Sir Clyde Walcott. He decided to retire after struggling with injury against Pakistan in 1957-58 and received a knighthood in 1995. (BBC)

India knock West Indies out of Cricket World Cup INDIA moved a step closer to the World Cup semi-finals and ended West Indies’ slim hopes of qualifying with a 125-run thrashing at Old Trafford. West Indies, chasing 269 for victory, were dismantled by India, with pace bowler Mohammad Shami taking 4-16 and Jasprit Bumrah 2-9. It was an underwhelming response from West Indies after they were economical with the ball and tidy in the field. Virat Kohli made 72 as India worked hard in front of a vociferous crowd, and MS Dhoni’s unbeaten 56, which saw him take 16 runs from the final over, propelled them to 268-7. West Indies were ultimately dismissed for 143 with 94 balls remaining and will be left to rue a impatient batting performance on a slow pitch. India are the only unbeaten team in the tournament and have replaced England - their next opponents - at the top of the one-day rankings. They will head to Edgbaston on Sunday with plenty of confidence, knowing that victory will secure their semi-final berth and make England’s task to qualify even more difficult. West Indies were disciplined with the ball. Holder had miserly figures

of 2-33, including two maidens and the wicket of Kohli; Roach was equally effective with 3-36. However, in the death overs, they were expensive. Shai Hope fluffed a stumping that would have dismissed Dhoni and Holder, having bowled himself out, ended up turning to Carlos Brathwaite to bowl three crucial overs. They disappeared for 33 runs. Then with the bat, needing to go at just under six an over, West Indies crumbled. Of the top five only Sunil Ambris, trapped on the crease by a Pandya off-cutter, could have claimed to have received a good delivery. The rest were caught needlessly trying to play big shots. “They’ve got the skills. It’s just a question of their temperament,” former fast bowler Sir Curtly Ambrose told Test Match Special. “They are not patient enough, whenever a bowler is on top of them they hit out and get out. That’s not how cricket is played, you’ve got to respect the bowlers.” West Indies crushed Pakistan in their opening game of the World Cup. Since then, their fortunes have been reversed. Pakistan could yet qualify for the semi-finals; the Windies are out of contention. (BBC)

West Indies were dismal with the bat; they lost by 125 runs in a low scoring clash.

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Provo Golf Club to host three sports camps over the summer holidays OVER the next two months, the Provo Golf Club will host three camps (tennis and golf) for children between the ages of 6-14. Two of the five-day camps are scheduled for late July and August, while one will serve off on Monday (July 1). Participants will be divided into two age groups (6-9 and 1014). The golf and tennis package will cost $350 and will run from 9:30h to 14:00h, while children who want to do the golf camp alone will be required to pay $250 and will attend training sessions from 9:30h to 11:30h. Participants

who desire the tennis camp will also pay $250 but will attend from 12:00h-14:00h. Meanwhile tennis classes will be held from 9:30h to 11:30h for advanced students during the same days. After next week’s camps, the next group of budding golfers will have to wait until July 29 to August 2 to learn the sport, while from August 26-30 a final camp for both sports will be held. For further information please contact Sean (for golf) 649-9465991 or Rey (for tennis) 649-4417527.

The tennis camps will cater for beginners and advance tennis players.

Thompson won 100m and 200m gold at the 2016 Olympics in Rio.

Jamaica trials: Elaine Thompson wins women’s 200m in world-leading time OLYMPIC champion Elaine Thompson ran 22.00 seconds - the fastest time of the season - as she won the women’s 200m on the final day of the Jamaica trials. The 26-year-old, who won 100m and 200m gold in 2016 in Rio, beat Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce by 0.22secs to claim a title she last took in 2015. Thompson’s victory gave her the sprint double after she defeated Fraser-Pryce in the 100m two days earlier. Yohan Blake was narrowly beaten by Rasheed Dwyer in the men’s

200m. Dwyer ran 20.23 to beat Blake by 0.04secs and deny his rival a sprint double following his victory in the 100m at the qualifying meet for the World Championships between 28 September and 6 October in Doha. Shericka Jackson also impressed as she claimed the women’s 400m title. She ran a lifetime best of 49.78 in the second-fastest time of the year behind Olympic champion Shaunae Miller-Uibo, who has clocked 49.05. (BBC)

Megan Rapinoe scored twice as her side knocked out Spain in the last 16 at the Women’s World Cup.

US women’s co-captain urges team-mates to follow her in White House protest US co-captain Megan Rapinoe says she “stands by” her comments about not visiting the White House and encouraged her team-mates to follow her lead. The 33-year-old was criticised by president Donald Trump on Wednesday for snubbing a visit if the American team win the Women’s World Cup. Trump told Rapinoe not to “disrespect our country”. But in a news conference before the US team’s quarter-final against France, Rapinoe refused to back down. “I stand by the comments that I made about not wanting to go to the

White House with exception of the expletive,” she said on Thursday. “My mom would be very upset about that.” Team-mate Ali Krieger said in a tweet she would “stand by” Rapinoe, while forward Alex Morgan said before the tournament she would not accept an invitation. Rapinoe had been asked by football magazine Eight by Eight whether she was excited to visit the White House if the US won the tournament, but she dismissed the idea, saying the team would not be invited. Using an expletive, she also made clear that she would not attend in any

event. Opening Thursday’s appearance in front of the media, she said: “I think obviously answering with a lot of passion, considering how much time and effort and pride we take in the platform that we have, and using it for good, and for leaving the game in a better place and hopefully the world in a better place - I don’t think that I would want to go. Rapinoe said she “would encourage my team-mates” to follow her stance and not be “co-opted by an administration that doesn’t feel the same way and fight for the same things we fight for”.

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Swim and Surf TCI serves as an official host for the world’s largest swim lesson

ADULTS and children from the local learn-to-swim organisation, Swim and Surf TCI, made a global impression, when they gathered on Grace Bay beach to participate in the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson™ (WLSL) last Thursday. The lesson was a huge success for swimming in the TCI and the organisers was grateful for the support, which helped the TCI to once again be included on the official website for this amazing event. The WLSL celebrated its 10th anniversary with events taking place over the course of 24 hours at an estimated 600 locations in more than 20 countries with tens of thousands of participants. Since its inception, more than 278,000 children and adults have participated in WLSL lessons, generating a billion media impressions about the vital importance of learning to swim. The 2018 WLSL event included 41,814 participants from 27 countries including Turks and Caicos Islands.

The Swim and Surf TCI participants.

The winners at the Tennis Awards ceremony

Best young players rewarded at Graceway Sports Centre Second Annual Awards Ceremony THE Graceway Sports Centre did not hold back in their second Annual Awards Ceremony, which highlighted and rewarded the accomplishments and achievement of the best youth tennis players who play at the centre. According to Tennis Director

Pascal Desaulnay the event, which was held last Friday at the renowned venue, was created to acknowledge and celebrate the top athletes and their improvements in the areas of technical, physical, tactical and mental plans. Over two dozen youngsters were rewarded for excelling in different

areas, which included, but was not limited to overall improvement, perseverance, mental-combative attitude, tactical mindset, footwork, technical skills, serve abilities and their ability to return the ball. The Tennis Director added that the talent in the programme has been

very strong. “I would like to say that a few of the current youth players (around 10 years old) could have a scholarship in an American college if they continue on the trajectory they are creating for themselves. It is a great opportunity to be able to continue

practicing a sport while continuing your education through university. With this in mine, I am planning on creating a specific program at Graceway Sports Center with annual aims to help students further their tennis path at the college or university they hope to attend.”

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Lenin Jr. Hamilton and his younger sister Lenika Hamilton at the meet last weekend. Jay Maisuriya led Kishco in their run chase.

Kishco register easy cricket win against Mitsubishi Tigers KISHCO made light work of the Mitsubishi Tigers in the latest round of the Turks and Caicos Islands Cricket Association T20 Summer Cricket Competition, which was played on Sunday last at the Downtown Ball Park in Providenciales. The Tigers opted to take first strike after winning the toss, but they did not dominant the bowling, which left them on 137-5 by the end of their allotted overs. Ajay Vyas, who spanked five fours, led the attack with an unbeaten 30. Also playing a few shots was Paul McKenzie, who finished with 27 (5X4s). Bowling for Kishco, Vinod Panikkar took 2-23 from his

allotted four overs, while Pawan Kumar grabbed 1-17 from four overs. In the middle, Kishco raced to their target in 14.4 overs after new player Jay Maisuriya punctuated the innings with five fours and a six in a top score of 34. Pawan Kumar also batted aggressively to finish with 29 runs (5X4s). Bowling for The Tigers, Dane Ritchie took 2-28 and Vyas 1-37 runs from four overs. For his aggression in the middle, Maisuriya was named Man-of-the-Match. Meanwhile the competition is slated to continue this Sunday at the same venue with Police tackling Beaches.

Time improvements for TCI Aquatics swimmers at Bahamas National THE Turks and Caicos Aquatics Swim Club representatives Lenika and Lenin Jr. Hamilton improved their times in all their events at the 2019 REV Bahamas National Swimming Championships, which was held over the weekend at the Betty Kelly Kenning National Swim Complex, in Nassau. According to their head coach, Lenin Hamilton Sr., his children were up to the challenge against the best swimmers from the Bahamas. “This was a very intense swim meet as you had all the teams from Nassau, Freeport and Abaco there. You also had teams from the USA as well.” This was Lenika’s first time at the top Bahamas event, while it was the second time for her older brother. In the Eight and Under division Lenika was able to improve her times in all seven of her events. She took

off 1.55s in the 100M freestyle, 2.63s in the 50M freestyle, 2.64s from the 50M backstroke, 3.62s in the 50M breaststroke, 8.81s in the 50M fly, 13.26s in her 200M IM and 16.80M in the 200M freestyle race. “… I could see from the other kids getting medals her hunger to train smarter and harder to get on that podium next year,” the coach said. The more experienced of the siblings Lenin Jr. managed to swim his way into two finals in the 9-10 division. He finished seventh in the 50M backstroke in a time of 41.97s (a 4.00s improvement from his entry time) and seventh in the 50M butterfly, in a time of 39.33s (a 2.38s improvement to his entry time). Both preliminary swims were faster for the 10-year-old. He also erased 0.58s from his 50M freestyle, 2.04s from his

200M freestyle, 4.84s in his 100M freestyle and 10.72s in his 200M IM. According to coach Hamilton, Lenin is determined to make it on the podium next year. He added that since both swimmers will compete in the same age group in 2020, they should be on the podium. Along with the pair, Tajhari Williams and Carlos Mariano had also qualified for the Bahamas National, but the former had to attend his graduation ceremony, while Mariano had his first communion. Coach Hamilton said that FedEx, Windsong Resort, Bugaloos and Dr. Menzies contributed greatly to the team travelling to the meet. The children are now set for the Race for the Conch Eco SeaSwim, which is billed for Saturday in Providenciales.

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TCAAA athletes set for this weekend’s NACAC All Age Championships THE Turks and Caicos Amateur Athletic Association (TCAAA) will be represented by eight athletes at the North American, Central American and Caribbean Athletics Association (NACAC) Age Group Championships, which is scheduled for El Salvador this weekend (June 29 to the 30). The team was selected using the TCI National Youth NACAC Age Group Trials which were held earlier this month at the National Stadium, in Providenciales. At that meet athletes took part in running, jumping and throwing. The team includes four girls and an equal amount of boys, two each from the 11-12 and 13-14 age group. The young girls include IPPS’s Ashley Gardiner and Roneisha Johnson, while the females in the 13-14 age group included Long Bay High School students Tenisha Gardiner and Aniyah Forbes (both CARIFTA Games athletes).

Ashley Gardiner had won most of her U11 events at the trials.

Rayvon Walkin won four events at the trials.

The young boys are Rayshawn Rigby from IPPS and Danny Sormera from ECPS. The 13-14 year-old

According to information from president of the TCAAA Edith Skippings, the TCAAA expects the

representatives are Rayvon Walkin from PTS and Aliendo Durham from Long Bay.

team to “do very well” at the meet. Kayla Mills and Darian Forbes are set to travel as coaches.

New Commonwealth Games head says association ready to move sports to the next level NEWLY elected president of the TCI Commonwealth Games Association, Godfrey Been is ready to move the sports forward in the islands. The experienced sports administrator, who is also president of the TCI Softball Federation and the TCI Baseball Association, said that his focus during his four-year tenure would be on developing the athletes on the islands. “This is a big role in the TCI, this is the leading body, and we have to look forward to leading our athletes into the new era.” MOST IMPORTANT THING Been, who won the top nod last Saturday morning added that: “Our athletes are first and foremost the most important thing to me. We have great athletes out here and the supporting role for them is us.” The new president expressed gratitude to his predecessors, especially Rita Gardiner, who he thanked for her decades of continued service to sports development in the islands. He noted that under his watch he aims to move the association to the next level and hold the CGA accountable for its actions.

Godfrey Been (middle) with other executive members of the TCI Commonwealth Games Association.

“With the help of the sports department and the executive body, I would endeavour to make sure that they (the athletes) climb that ladder and make sure that the CGA do the right thing by all NGBs, by all federations.” Twelve of the 16 registered national sport governing bodies voted at the elections. These included the TCI Football Association, the

TCI Rugby Football Union, the TCI Basketball Federation, the TCI Softball Federation, the TCI Amateur Athletic Association, the TCI Tennis Federation, the TCI Swim Federation, the TCI Volleyball Federation, the TCI Cricket Association, the TCI National Darts Association, the TCI Fitness and Bodybuilding Federation and the Turks and Caicos Cycling Federation.

Meanwhile Director of Sports Jarrett Forbes thanked outgoing president (acting) Vanessa Gardiner for her efforts in expanding the role and representation of the CGA in addition to ensuring a fair and unbiased elections. He also congratulated the new executive and proposed that they continue to work together, a notion that was reciprocated by Mr. Been.

THE NEW EXECUTIVES MEMBERS ARE:

President- Godfrey Been Vice President- Trevor Cooke General Secretary- Rosalie Hall Assistant General Secretary Edith Skippings Treasurer- Edith Cox Assistant Treasure- Arthur Forbes Athlete Rep- Levard Missick Coach Rep- Dorn Fulford PRO- Ezekiel Hall

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