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PAROLE BOARD CHAIR and MEMBERS PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS 12TH FEBURARY 2025

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FROM THE Ministry of Public Safety & Utilities

 

 

Expression of Interest

OVERVIEW: The Parole Board, which is an independent body, plays a crucial role in the criminal justice system, overseeing the process by which incarcerated individuals are evaluated for potential release back into society. This body is responsible for making informed decisions on parole applications, ensuring that each case is considered with the utmost care, balancing public safety, the interests of justice, and the rehabilitation and reintegration of offenders. Serving on the Parole Board requires a deep commitment to fairness, integrity, and the community’s well-being.

We are currently seeking expressions of interest for the positions of Parole Board Chair and Members.

Parole Board Chair

The Chair leads the Parole Board, guiding its members in the assessment of parole applications and ensuring that all decisions are made based on a comprehensive evaluation of each case. This leadership role involves coordinating board activities, setting agendas, and ensuring that deliberations are thorough and impartial. The Chairman also represents the board in communications with government officials, community organizations, and the public, articulating the board’s decisions and policies.

Applicants for the Chairman position should possess a strong background in one of the following areas: law, criminal justice, social work, or a related field. Experience in leadership, strategic decision-making, and a demonstrated commitment to public service are essential. The ideal candidate will have exceptional communication skills, the ability to foster a collaborative and respectful environment, and the capacity to handle complex and sensitive situations with discretion and empathy.

Parole Board Members

In this role, you will be required to analyze complex information, including offender backgrounds, rehabilitation progress, and potential risks. You will participate in panel discussions and hearings, where you will work collaboratively with other board members to evaluate cases and reach decisions. Your decisions will have a significant impact on both the individuals seeking parole and the community at large, so it is crucial that you approach each case with fairness, integrity, and a commitment to justice.

Effective communication and interpersonal skills are essential for this role. Additionally, you will be expected to adhere to high standards of corporate and personal integrity, demonstrating a strong commitment to serving the public and upholding principles of equality and diversity. Overall, as a Parole Board Member, you will play an important part in ensuring that the parole system operates fairly and effectively, contributing to the rehabilitation of offenders and the safety and well-being of the community.

This is an opportunity to contribute significantly to the criminal justice system and positively impact the lives of individuals and the community. If you have the qualifications and the passion to lead a critical institution like the Parole Board, we invite you to submit your expression of interest. Join us in this vital work of ensuring justice, promoting rehabilitation, and enhancing public safety.

ROLE DESCRIPTION:

  • Lead and manage the parole board, ensuring effective performance of duties.
  • Guide the board in making unbiased, well-informed decisions on parole applications.
  • Develop and set agendas for board meetings, and ensuring timely and organized addressing of all necessary cases and issues.
  • Conduct thorough reviews of parole applications. Analyze prisoner’s backgrounds, rehabilitation efforts, and potential risks to ensure all relevant information is considered.
  • Apply knowledge and judgement to make fair decisions based on evidence to decide whether a prisoner should be safely released into the community. This includes setting appropriate license conditions for those who are granted release and, in relevant cases, determining whether to recommend the transfer of a prisoner to open conditions.
  • Be proactive to identify and resolve issues in all allocated cases at the earliest opportunity, applying the current relevant ordnance, procedure and guidance.
  • Assess parole cases on referral to conclude on the papers or set directions for effective case management of those to be considered at an oral hearing.
  • Actively participate in oral hearings by ensuring that all areas of risk are thoroughly identified and addressed; lead a comprehensive discussion of the case to accurately weigh the evidence; Collaborate with other panel members to evaluate the available evidence and provide detailed written explanations for the panel’s decisions or recommendations in each case.
  • Keep up to date with current law, policies, procedures, and new developments regarding parole and offender management.
  • Be an effective ambassador whenever representing the Parole Board.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

Candidates must evidence all of the following:

  1. Proven ability to make sound judgments and decisions independently, using evidence-based methods.
  2. Skill in assimilating and clarifying complex evidence from multiple sources.
  3. Competence in weighing facts and evidence critically.
  4. Ability to analyze and evaluate large volumes of complex information.
  5. Capability to identify key issues within tight deadlines and work independently.
  6. Proficiency in condensing complex and potentially conflicting information into accessible, legally justified documents.
  7. Experience in collaborating with colleagues to draft and review reports.
  8. Ability to create well-structured written accounts that accurately document, analyze, and summarize evidence in support of decisions or recommendations.
  9. Clear, succinct, and accessible writing style.
  10. Strong attention to detail.
  11. Ability to work collaboratively to produce written reasons that accurately reflect the Board’s decision or recommendation.
  12. Demonstrable experience in chairing roles, whether from judicial, tribunal, or equivalent appointments, employment, or other relevant positions.
  13. Strong ability to communicate clearly and persuasively, and capable of challenging opinions constructively, working collaboratively, and resolving differences to reach sound decisions.
  14. Proven high standards of corporate and personal integrity and conduct with a strong commitment to serving the public.

DESIRABLE CRITERIA:

  • Experience in risk assessment or public protection.

All Expressons of Interest must be sent to the Ministry of Public Safety amd Utilties in a sealed envelope marked Expression of Interest, Visiting Committee and/or Parole Board.

Alternatively, emails could be sent to the Head of Secretariat, Ms. Shanetta Thompson at ssthompson@gov.tc headed Expressions of Interest on or before March 12, 2025.

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Twist To Win Ends in a Grand Style with Four $5,000 Mall at Marathon Shopping Sprees  

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Twist To Win grand finale winners (l-r) Brian Bethel, Taraceta Neely, Ashia Demeritte and Merlin Adams posing along with their winnings from the shopping spree.

NASSAU, Bahamas — Caribbean Bottling Company (CBC), local producers and distributors of Coca-Cola and Dasani products concluded their 10 weeklong Twist To Win campaign with four $5,000 Mall at Marathon shopping sprees.

The campaign which was available throughout the entire Bahamas allowed consumers to enter by purchasing a 20oz bottle with a yellow cap from the following brands: Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola No Sugar, Sprite, Fanta Orange, or Fanta Grape. Each yellow-cap had a unique alpha numeric code underneath which they submitted to the Twist To Win WhatsApp number.

With each qualifying purchase, participants residing in The Bahamas were entered to win instant prizes and into a grand prize draw to win one of four $5,000 shopping sprees at the Mall at Marathon.

Participants also enjoyed exciting instant prizes such as: Airpods, JBL Speakers, premium Coca-Cola merchandise, $500 Visa gift cards and Amazon, Spotify and Apple Music digital gift cards.

Out of 76,000 plus submissions, Brian Bethel, Ashia Demeritte, Merlin Adams, and Taraceta Neely won the coveted Mall at Marathon shopping sprees at the following select stores, Kelly’s House & Home, The Sports Center, John Bull, Brass & Leather, and BTC.

Leading up to the grand finale shopping spree, Coca-Cola hosted a Trivia Showdown with the eight finalists to determine the four winners. Finalists were tested on their knowledge of World History, Pop Culture, Caribbean Bottling Company and Coca-Cola Facts!

After a few rousing rounds of trivia, the four winners were declared after each winning their spot in the shopping spree by answering their questions correctly and choosing the “Grand Prize” Coca-Cola labeled bottles at random.

The morning of the shopping spree Coca-Cola gave the winners exclusive access to the Mall at Marathon and its participating stores before their usual operating hours. Grand prize winners were greeted with wide smiles from Coca-Cola brand representatives and morning bites before the big event.

At the start of the thirty-minute clock the grand prize winners along with each of their Coca-Cola shopping assistants ran to the various stores collecting items in their arms and carts.

Merlin Adams, a husband and father of four was proud to have executed his game-plan at the end of the shopping spree. With toys, a new phone and materials for his home from Kelly’s, Adams felt accomplished in what he gathered.

Taraceta Neely, a winner from Eleuthera collected beautiful bags for herself and relatives from Brass and Leather and Brian Bethel bought matching athletic and outdoor wear from The Sports Center for his family.

The final winner Ashia Demeritte bought linens and household items in addition to a new phone from BTC right in time for Christmas.

Caribbean Bottling Company is proud to share the real magic of Coca-Cola with the grand prize winners and the may instant prize winners across the Twist To Win campaign. For more updates on new products, promotions, and events follow www.cbcbahamas.com.

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 The Coca-Cola Art Project Astonishes Art Lovers at The Bahamas Culinary & Arts Festival  

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NASSAU, Bahamas — Caribbean Bottling Company (CBC), local producers and distributors of Coca-Cola and Dasani products displayed their astonishing Coca-Cola Art Project (CCAP), during Baha Mar’s five-day Culinary & Arts Festival.                                                                                                                                                                              Earlier this year, Coca-Cola partnered with The University of The Bahamas’ Visual Art and Design Department for a culturally rich art competition. UB’s art students were challenged to create pieces surrounding the theme, Bahamian music.

As a result, 20 student works of art were made, with four students declared as winners at the CCAP exhibit opening in Baha Mar’s ECCHO: Art Gallery in August. To recreate the culturally stimulating magic felt at the exhibit’s premiere, the CCAP was featured at the FUZE Art Tent during The Bahamas Culinary & Arts Festival.

Nine incredible pieces of art lined the walls of the Coca-Cola Art Project, four of which included the winning pieces from Jhanaisia Cole, with ‘Gaulin Bride’; Alyssa Pinder, with ‘Shotgun Wedding’; Nelson Gray, with ‘Untitled’; and Jaela Bowe, with the piece ‘Whims of Obeah, a Folktail’.                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Additionally, an intimate listening room was built. It displayed students’ artistic processes, UB Visual Art and Design representatives, and a recap of the exhibit opening for audiences.

Art enthusiasts also enjoyed premium limited-edition CCAP keepsakes at the booth. Journals which featured a collage of all 20 student submissions on the front and back cover, postcards with an art piece on the cover along with the student’s name, title, dimension and materials on the back and pens designed with the CCAP’s dynamic logo.

Throughout the art festival diverse groups of people visited the art tent taking in the displays while enjoying the artistic insights from the listening booth.

Community and culture are always at the forefront of Caribbean Bottling Community, and it was boldly showcased during The Bahamas Culinary & Arts Festival for the third consecutive year.

For more details on the Coca-Cola Art Project, events and new products visit www.cbcbahamas.com today!

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CWS Brings a Galore of Bubbles at Annual Jollification Festival  

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Caribbean Wines & Spirits team members smiling behind one of the company’s two bars at Jollification

NASSAU, Bahamas — Caribbean Wines & Spirits (CWS), The Bahamas’ premier wines and spirits distributor delighted Jollification attendees with bubbles from their Bottega and Bouvet Ladubay sparkling wines and Besserat de Bellefon champagne lines.

Located in the Monument Circle on The Retreat grounds, CWS transformed The Retreat Garden into a lush lounge with Besserat, Bouvet and their latest product addition, Bottega, during the two-day affair.

The festivities kicked off Friday during BNT Member’s Night. Guests enjoyed exclusive offerings from CWS’s catalogue, offered exclusively to members.  Complimentary mixes or glasses on the rocks included El Tequileno tequila, Hard Truth whiskey, House of Angostura rum, Cross Keys gin, Nemiroff vodka and a slew of wines such as Fonesca Bin, Bottega and Besserat.

Guests also savored the ‘Jolly Paloma’ cocktail, an instant favorite made with El Tequileno tequila, Schweppes Grapefruit and Domaine de Paris rose wine.  To end the night, guests were treated to branded limited-edition wine tumblers as keepsakes.

On Saturday and Sunday, Jollification attendees delighted in glasses or bottles of champagne and sparkling brut or rosé wines while taking in the comfort of the chic lounge.  In addition to purchasing bottles for onsite consumption, consumers were also able to purchase bottles as gifts whether for themselves or someone special.

The sophisticated “bubble lounge” lounge was decked with velvet couches, gold rimmed cocktail tables, blue and pink pillows, and a white floral branded backdrop created for capturing the perfect picture.

Caribbean Wines & Spirits, a historic partner of the Bahamas National Trust was pleased to support Jollification 2025 to kick off the festive season and share their expansive range of spirits.

To keep up to date with all CWS products and events, visit their website at www.cwsbahamas.com today.

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