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Children’s Activities Manager at BTC, Fedeline Julien, the Dynamic Builder…

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PROVIDENCIALES, Turks & Caicos Islands: Providing the perfect holiday experience for families and especially children, is one of the hallmarks of the Beaches Turks and Caicos (BTC) resort. The ability to create fun activities that allow the children to create memorable experiences also allow parents to be comfortable with their choice of resorts. BTC has and continues to provide guests with memories of a lifetime. As a family resort, the leader of the activities for the resort’s littlest guests, Fedeline Julien has almost 24-years of experience in curating events that will create long lasting memories.

Having started her career with Beaches in 1999 as a babysitter, Julien’s growth within the Kids Camp department started cultivating roots which saw her becoming a counselor, then supervisor. While ensuring her professional growth, this sports fanatic and athlete, with the help of the Learning and Development department, never missed an opportunity to enroll in various courses offered by the resort.

“I believe in the mentorship programme that this company has, as it was through this medium that my assigned mentor, Adrian Whitehead, former general manager here at the resort saw in me the ability for leadership. I was offered a full scholarship by the company to Hocking Technical College in Ohio to pursue my degree in Hospitality Management and Business Administration. On my return, I was offered a position in the company’s illustrious Management Trainee Programme (MTP) where I was trained as a Rooms Division Manager,” Julien shared.

While highlighting her passion for the guidance and leadership within the company Julien’s recollection of a few of the leaders who have had an impact on her growth, namely; Jeremy Jones, Corporate Operations Director for Jamaica, David Ellis, Entertainment Manager at BTC, former training manager Shelly-Ann Whitely, and her main motivator Director of Sales and Conventions at BTC Tanya Swann.

Having had her secondary schooling in North Caicos, Julien’s work experience started as a Collections Officer which lasted less than a year before she found her niche in the hospitality industry. “As a leader here at Beaches, we live by the purpose that we lead people while managing the operations of this great company. Getting a chance to know the team you have will be the first step in creating a positive impact. Never be afraid to seek help and ensure that you remain loyal to the growth and development of the foundation that you are building,” noted Julien.

In sharing the required need to grow within the company, Julien was quick to point out that the tools needed to empower employees’ growth lie inside the department of Learning and Development. Currently, she is reading for another degree in Hospitality Tourism Management at Florida International University while being sponsored by the company. Julien has also completed courses in Time Management, Leadership and Influence, Conflict Resolution, Budgeting and Managing Managers within the Sandals Corporate University.

James McAnally, General Manager when asked about Fedeline’s impact with the resort shared, “As the Children’s Activity Manager overseeing the resort including Camp Sesame, Pirates Island, all children’s programme and activities including the autism programme, Fedeline has led by empowering her team members. She has been leading by example and is a person who believes in mentoring younger leaders and other team members. Her experience with children makes her the best fit as she generally shows her creativity in the many activities while being supported by her team.”

Added Julien: “My life at Beaches has been like a classroom experience, where I’m being built each day with a new learning opportunity. This company has provided for me the chance to grow in all areas of my life, locally, regionally and internationally. I’m forever Beaches: yesterday, today and forever.”

Fedeline, while managing her role, still finds time to participate in sporting activities, especially track and field. “Being involved in the mental and physical activities enables me to be prepared to lead the team. As I continue to grow within the company, my fun activities usually surround Christmas season and sporting activities. Our most recent sports day with the BTC team was one that I totally enjoyed, not only for myself but to be able to see the team members enjoying themselves while creating memories that will positively impact their lives,” Julien noted.

Alpheaus Pinder, village manager at the resort shared, “Fedeline is one of those leaders who can be asked to be involved in any area of a social activity and she will be ready. She was one of the main leaders who helped in inspiring the village team to be the champions at our last sports day. She has a wining personality and this is seen with her interactions with guests and team members each day. She believes in mentorship and this is evidenced in wither ability  to keep her team motivated to grow professionally within the company.”

 

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Photo Caption: Fedeline Julien, Children’s Activity Manager at Beaches Turks and Caicos joins the fun at the XBOX Lounge with Tomiko Harvey, Senior Gamesroom and XBOX Attendant who have provided more than 20-years of service to the company

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RBDF Operation Strengthens Maritime Security Amidst Regional Turmoil

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Defence Headquarters, 17 MAR. ’24: A joint operation between the Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) and the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) led to the apprehension of 50 Haitian migrants approximately 5 nautical miles west of Bell Island on Saturday, March 16th.

The operation was initiated following the initial sighting of a sailing vessel, believed to be of Haitian origin, 8 miles southwest of Staniel Cay in the Exumas. RBDF swiftly deployed air and surface assets stationed at Matthew Town Inagua, supported by Police officials in Staniel Cay who verified the sighting. The migrants were intercepted by RBDF personnel stationed at the Land and Sea Park, Wardrick Wells Exuma, and subsequently handed over to the safe boat crew. They are currently under apprehension pending further investigation, with the imminent arrival of HMBS Rolly Gray.

In response to the ongoing instability in Haiti, Commodore Raymond King has announced the implementation of a strategic blockade in the southern Bahamas. This initiative includes the deployment of six surface vessels, one aircraft, and 120 highly skilled RBDF personnel. Patrol operations will be concentrated in critical areas such as the northern coast of Haiti, the Old Bahama Channel, and the Windward Passage, with the aim of deterring unauthorized entry attempts and preserving maritime security in the region.

The effectiveness of these decisive measures is evident, with recent apprehensions totaling 247 individuals by the RBDF. Commodore Raymond E. King emphasizes the commitment to bolstering maritime security through collaborative efforts with regional partners and local law enforcement agencies.

The Royal Bahamas Defence Force remains committed to safeguarding the nation’s borders and territorial integrity, working collaboratively with regional partners.

(For further information please contact the RBDF Public Relations Department or visit our website: www.rbdf.gov.bs, follow us on Facebook, Twitter and view our Youtube channel)

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Wildfire Guyana, STAY ALERT

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Rashaed Esson

Staff Writer 

A wildfire in Guyana claimed the life of a 93 year old man on Tuesday March 12th and Guyanese people are now being urged to take precautions against these unpredictable phenomena.

The Guyana Fire Service reported that the fire seemingly started on an open farmland near the Parakies Village Community (the main road) located in the North West District, where the victim, Alexander Josephine, resided. 

Josephine was caught in the fire while working on his farm. Reports say he left home early at around 9 am to tend to his farm and later at about 1 pm, his family unfortunately received news he was injured during the fire and sadly died from his injuries.

Emergency officials arrived at the scene to find him lifeless and covered in burns. He was pronounced deceased after being transported to the Kumaka District Hospital.

A post-mortem examination will be performed on the deceased and an investigation into the causes of the fire is being conducted. 

The fire service, in providing tips to Guyanese on how to defend against forest fires, advised that they dig trenches around their homes to direct the fires elsewhere, specifically chosen areas where it can be burned out. And, people are told to not burn garbage or grass outdoors as this is a recipe for wildfires. 

They also recommend that people stay alert and  have evacuation plans in place in case they fall victim to these fires at home.

Additionally, the fire service informs that wildfires are common during the dry season and that they have been fighting wildfires and large grass fires over the past two months.

Wildfires have become a major issue globally.last year, 2023, Maui Hawaii suffered what was dubbed, one of the worst wildfires in the US since 1871. Many people lost their lives; loved ones, family and friends, and many were displaced as their homes were destroyed. 

The World Resources Institute in an August 2023 article says recent data reveals that wildfires are becoming more widespread, worsened by climate change, “burning nearly twice as much tree cover today as they did 20 years ago.”

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GOV’T LOOKING TO EXPAND JAMAICAEYE

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KINGSTON, March 7 (JIS):

The National Security Ministry is looking to expand the national closed-circuit television (CCTV) surveillance programme ‘JamaicaEye’.

Portfolio Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, made the disclosure at the Standing Finance Committee meeting at Gordon House on Thursday (March 7).

JamaicaEye falls under Plan Secure Jamaica, which is geared towards creating a safe, secure, cohesive and just society, thereby providing an environment for increased and sustained growth and prosperity.

“JamaicaEye… we are expanding, but it has some challenges with the private sector. The security issue is that most of our connection, especially in the residential areas, are what we call the variable internet protocol (IP), and it is difficult to connect variable IP to the central system,” he pointed out.

Dr. Chang said that while it a cheaper system to use “and companies have used that in all the residential communities, it is posing as a challenge”.

“We are having discussion to see how we can overcome that, and the technical teams involved are looking at how we can… get that part of the programme going. In the meantime, we are expanding across the country, and we also ensure that the legal side of it is clear to the residents,” he indicated.

Jamaicans interested in connecting to JamaicaEye can register online at https://jamaicaeye.gov.jm/.

To participate, persons should have camera systems that are outside the home or business and face a public space; that can be connected to the Internet; have an IP-based system, preferably, although persons with older cameras will not be excluded; and have a resolution of two megapixels or higher.

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