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Clash of the Legends raises funds for Hope for Today
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Legends! East End’s Legends in yellow, and West Bay Legends in blue and yellow Swimmers roar into action Hurley’s Goes Lion Michael Havlin, Chair of the Swim Commit- the years, and we congratulate them and the oth- tee, on behalf of the Lions Club of Grand Cayman er competing teams, on their continued success- Plastic Free es both in the pool here in Cayman and overseas. continued commitment to supporting swimming The Lions Club of Grand Cayman is also grateful inspoke the Cayman brie�ly, Islands. and passionately, about the Lions for the close relationship with the Cayman Islands “The Lions Sprint Meet is an important part Aquatic Sports Association (C.I.A.S.A.), with whom of the annual activities schedule devoted to the the Lions work in supporting efforts to build a new youth of the Cayman Islands, and it comes imme- Aquatic Centre. This (new aquatic centre with 50m diately after a successful meet at the new 25m pool pool) would certainly see the meet become even on Cayman Brac. The Brac Barracudas joined the more successful in the future.” swim community in Grand Cayman for the meet, “We would like to thank the whole community, providing spectators with a competitive and enter- especially all the volunteers, for coming out to keep taining event.” this meet as an important part of the calendar.” “The Lions, value the partnership that has de- veloped with Stingray Swim Club, our hosts, over ... Continued story on page A7
Hurley’s announced on Tuesday that it will no longer distribute single-use plastic shopping bags at its check- out counters. The store has replaced the plastic bags with sturdy eco-friendly paper handle-bags and large reusable Earthwise shopping bags. “We have listened to our customers’ comments and agree with their growing environmental concerns,” stated Hurley’s Director Shanna Merren. “So today at Hurley’s we begin the transition to greener options. We were distrib-
Stingray’s Senior Girls diving into action (Photo by Scott Swing) ... Continued story on page A4
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DOWNTOWN REACH BREAKS Honduras strike grounds Cayman Batabano & CPR Referendum GROUND Tortuga showcases at the Ritz �light EDITORIAL | COMMUNITY VOICE PAGE A2 Friday, May 24, 2019 | Issue No 379 C�������� T����
EDITORIAL COMMUNITY VOICE Your voice matters A boom for Dear Media, Batabano is a disgrace and should be changed with immediate effect. I am sur- prised and disappointed that the Rotary Club would want their name associated whom? with such a spectacle of nudity, vulgarity, As you make your way across Grand and revelry. I can only imagine the liquor, Cayman, there seems to be a construc- that but is it fair to say that jobs are be- drugs, and unacceptable conduct on the tion boom, with development taking sector? There’s nothing wrong with weekend that followed this spectacle. place across the island. Also, despite the warning signs about As responsible citizens we should be Whenever ground is broken on one threatsing “created”? to Cayman’s top economic sec- doing everything to raise the social stat- of these projects, there’s often the talk tor, tonnes of cement are being poured ure of our people. We wonder why do- about the stimulus to the economy and as projects across the island continue mestic abuse is on the rise, why crime how many jobs will be created. to move in sync with government’s is on the rise, why drug use is on the There’s no denying that there is ben- desire for population growth toward rise, why many students are unmotivat- to add this disgraceful element of nudity 100,000 residents. ed, unsuccessful, and dabbling in crime and vulgarity to what could otherwise begs: who are those who feel the real even in their teenage years. We adults be a time of color, beauty, creativity, and e�it to the economy. But the question of the units in some of these residen- are responsible; The example that glitter. I implore parents, don't take your Often times, developers get conces- tialWho properties will occupy carry these price places? tags of Many sev- adults are setting is poor, is degrading, children to the Adult Batabano parade. sionsbene�its? that include government waiving and is ruining our island. I didn't observe the behaviour, but I am fees that they would have collected, as manian knowing that they’re unlikely Public parades should be something told that not only is there nudity, but the everen �igures, to set foot leaving inside the unless average as a guest Cay- that families can go to and enjoy. I recall dancing is disgraceful. And starting a ject to ensure shovels go into the ground. or a service provider. a visitor to the island commenting to me Junior Batabano, innocent as it may seem an“X incentive number to ofthose jobs �inancing will be thecreated pro- Development is a plus in any econo- that she thought public parades were now, is only setting the stage for these over x years” is often the proclamation my, but many are left to wonder if with for families to enjoy, but Batabano was very children to adopt vulgar behaviours by developer and politician. Are these this boom that’s underway, if they’ll anything but family oriented. I observed of the adults (as many are already doing new jobs of just providing continuity a Batabano parade many years ago and at their parades, although I am thankful of work for those in the construction out of their own paradise. determined that I would never be near that their bodies are not on display). ever feel the real bene�its or be priced one again. I have caught glimpses of what This is not hate speech; this is love has circulated at times on social media, speech. We love our children, we love on TV and in the newspaper and I have our island, we love a well-ordered socie- seen more than I want to see. I happened ty where there are moral standards. to be passing by the Public Beach last We need to get rid of Batabano or recre- Saturday on my way to town and there ate it – It doesn't have to be '"ugly'', degra- in front of my eyes, I saw women that diing, and vulgar. It can be a thing of beau- were virtually naked with only strings ty, creativity and a happy family time, but and spots here and there to cover the what it was and is has no part in a moral more sensitive parts. I was shocked. I society. Let's get rid of it or change it. saw the color, the beauty, and the crea- Regards, tivity too and I thought, Why do we have Marjorie Ebanks Response to MSC Cruises commitment By CPR Cayman the Cayman Islands and what risks we are exposing ourselves to. The announcement of another cruise The petition for the people's initiat- Planned Works – Maclendon line's commitment does not answer ed referendum on the proposed cruise outstanding fundamental questions berthing facility has now surpassed 96% about the proposed cruise berthing fa- of the constitutional requirement. With cility. From the very limited informa- only 200 signatures to go, CPR Cayman Dr Traffi c Delays tion the Government has disclosed it will be joined by MLAs the Hon Chris Water Authority – Cayman wishes to appears that the commitment from the Saunders and Hon Alva Suckoo this advise its valuable customers that the general vicinity and all motorists are cruise lines is only to bring passengers, Sunday afternoon to bring the petition motoring public will experience restrict- askedTraf�ic to drive signs with will caution be posted to ensure in the which is essentially no different from to the residents of Bodden Town. Addi- ed access to Maclendon Dr (off Dorcy their own safety as well as that of the the current status quo. Will there be any tionally on Friday evening there will be Dr) from 6:00am to 4:00pm on Sunday Water Authority staff. monies paid upfront and what are the a petition signing in West Bay at the Hell 26 May 2019 in order to carry out sys- The Water Authority appreci- Service Station from 4 to 7pm and on tem improvement works in the area. ates the patience and understand- Government's anticipated annual tar- Saturday afternoon volunteers will take During this time, local access only to ing of its valuable customers as it getterms commitment of the agreements? from the Whatcruise islines the the petition door 2 door in North Side. businesses and residences in the area upgrades its water infrastructure Volunteers will also be out once again will be available and representatives to better serve you, and apologis- with MLA Hon Kenneth Bryan taking the of the Authority will be on hand to di- es for any inconvenience this may for passengers per year to make the �i- petition to his George Town Central con- cause. adagenancing goes, agreement the devil viable? is in Isthe it details,2.5mil- stituents on Thursday from 5 to 7pm in howeverlion - 3.3million the Government per year? As continues the age old to the Crew Road and Palm Dale area. rect traf�ic. be unwilling to discuss the details and The public are invited to a Town Hall With sad regret, the family of meeting on Thursday May 30th at the Johann Guschelbauer model with the public. Without this crit- George Town Town Hall from 6 to 8pm terms of the contract and �inancing announce his death on Sunday ical information, we are still in the dark for important updates on the people's about how much this will actually cost initiated referendum. 28 April, 2019 in Vienna, Austria, Europe. Left to mourn are: brother Werner and sister - in – law Trudie; sister Eva and brother – in – law Norbert; two nieces Sylvia and nephew – in -law Martin, Sabine and nephew – in – law Michael; nephew Michael; two grand nephews Lucus and Manuel; grand niece Sarah; special friends Dawn Dilbert & family;f Jim and Jamie Dutcher & family of Idaho.
Laid to rest on 22 May, 2019 at 11:00am. Will always be loved and missed by relatives and a host of friends.
Caymanian Caymanian Times Issue # 379
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Cayman National representative Lori Ebanks presents a check to Brent Hydes and Sarah Orrett, of Hope For Today Foundation, with East End Legend Graham Rankine, in the centre It was an exciting match Clash of the Legends raises funds for Hope for Today By Christopher Tobutt sounds from DJ Danny Jah Rover, who Local Correspondent was giving up his time, as he always does, to help the foundation. Then there It was a legendary night up at West was a bouncy castle, too, and plenty of Bay’s Ed Bush stadium when the Leg- mouthwatering food, cooked by hard- ends team from West Bay beat the Leg- working volunteers to make it a very ends from East End, three goals to two, special occasion. at the Clash of the Legends, a fund raiser Hope for Today Operations Manager, for the Hope For Today Foundation. It Brent Hydes, said: “Today we are having was very special too, because Cayman another game of the Clash of the Leg- ends East End versus West Bay. Both hundred Cayman dollars to support the districts recognize the fact that Cayman foundation,National Bank which presented operates a check programs for �ive is home to many people struggling with and runs a halfway house for people substance abuse issues and we believe struggling with substance abuse. we can make a difference in the lives But there wasn’t only a football match; of those individuals. At the moment people came out to listen to the cool there are seven residents at the halfway house and I can honestly say that there are people in this community now who have better children, and bet- ter families, better friends. Ferocious tackles marked the game Since the halfway house has been opened the last several ends and our Walk for Recovery. Many Shield. The legends are football players years we have had about 32 companies that have contributed to from the 80s and 90s. These names were people that have actually en- the welfare of these individuals once really popular back in 80s and 90s. We gaged in the program. I can they are at that halfway house which are talking about Antonio Smith, Brent tell you that most of them provides food, and a place to sleep. We McLean from East End, we’ve got Joelle successfully completed the operate a twelve-step based recovery McCrae, He’s an old West Bay legend,” program, and most of them program. The twelve steps of recov- Mr. Hydes said. East End’s Brent Mclean today continue to stay en- ery gives an individual an opportunity said: “We’re here to ‘represent,’ we al- gaged in recovery. I believe to look at himself, and we have people ways come to support it because we be- that the Hope Foundation is who come at the house who are helping lieve that this is vital in our community making a difference in the the residents also, for example, to get for people who are struggling with drug lives of many people in this more advanced in their computer skills. dependency.” community.” So there are a number of volunteers Lori Ebanks, Senior Customer Sup- “The Hope foundation is port Representative with the Cayman in operation through con- of the residents.” National Bank said: “Cayman National tributions through some thatMr. come Hydes by is the actually house one for ofthe the bene�it West continues to sponsor the Hope for Today corporate sponsors, and Bay legends too, although he doesn’t foundation. It is our way of giving back through through our annual brag about it. “Today we’re playing for to the community and to the people that fundraising events particu- the Marcus Cumber Community Cup, are struggling to give them a second East End’s Brent McClean tackled larly the Clash of the Leg- and the McKeeva Bush Community chance.” DOWNTOWN REACH BREAKS GROUND My Island Sixtees Properties Developments high quality, stylish and modern but af- Dentist is Limited is proud to announce that phase 1 of its latest project at Down- time buyers.” proud to town Reach, George Town has now bro- fordableThe units residences will be particularlyspread across for �irstsev- ken ground. en separate buildings with landscaped Phase 1 consists of 52 one and two communal areas including swimming welcome bedroom apartments and two bed town pool, cabana and gym. Completion is homes. targeted for September 2020. Dr. Talia Ben Tonge, Director of Sixtees Proper- With over 90% of phase 1 units sold, ties said: “After months of careful plan- Sixtees Properties plans to release ning and hard work from our dedicat- phase 2 later this year. Davidson ed team we are delighted to be getting For further information please con- started on the construction phase of the tact : Ben Tonge at ben@sixteesproper- project. We are committed to delivering ties.com
She completed her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree at Western University in Canada and received awards in Oral Medicine as well as Crown & Bridge at graduation. She is an Invisalign Provider and can provide all procedures under sedation as an option for patients. Dr. Davidson loves preventive dentistry and focuses on children's dentistry, family dentistry, and cosmetic dentistry. We are now accepting new patients, appointments available Monday through Saturday. Call us at 324-9500 to schedule an appointment. LOCAL NEWS PAGE A4 Friday, May 24, 2019 | Issue No 379 C�������� T���� Grant Thornton Cayman Islands expands service offering with new tax practice Global accountancy, tax and advisory new tax practice and the appointment of Chris Willemse to lead the division. nounce its continued growth in the Cay- Chris has over 25 years’ experience man�irm Islands Grant Thornton with the establishment is pleased to of an- a in tax, spanning Canada, USA and the Americas. He is a specialist in US report- ing requirements for the Alternative Investment Industry and possesses ex- pertise in structuring issues associated with US tax compliance. Dara Keogh, Managing Partner of Grant Thornton Cayman Islands ex- pressed delight in welcoming Mr Wil- lemse to the team. ‘We are delighted to have expanded our practice and to be of- fering a tax service from Grant Thornton Cayman Islands. Adding this line to our services, compliments our stronghold
and widens our offering to current and futureas the clientsfastest withgrowing US tax�irm reporting in Cayman, re- quirements. Chris is a highly reputable tax expert, and we are thrilled to welcome him and Grant Thornton Cayman Islands’ new foreign reporting for a wide range of cli- his wealth of experience to lead the new tax practice will offer compliance and ad- entele, including hedge funds and private tax practice.’ visory services for US tax returns and US equity, insurance and individuals. Hurley’s Goes Plastic Free ... Continued story from page A1 each year after ingesting plastic or get- ting entangled in it. uting about 15,000 single-use bags per “We all love and enjoy our Cayman week, but now we are done with plastic waters,” continued Ms. Merren. “It is es- and will now only offer reusable bags.” The environmental impact of sin- bags are distributed annually in the Cay- gle-use plastic bags has taken center mantimated Islands. that �ive If Hurley’sor six million alone single-use can cut stage around the world, with nations this number by 800,000 bags a year, we and several US states banning or lim- iting distribution of plastic bags. Sin- tecting our greatest natural resource.” gle-use plastic bags take many years to areIn pleased addition to take to thatdiscontinuing �irst step in pro-sin- biodegrade, while Hurley’s new paper gle-use plastic bags, Hurley’s has also bags will biodegrade in as little as a replaced plastic straws, Styrofoam deli month. containers and plastic salad containers Additionally, the effect of plastics on with recyclable, environmentally friend- the ocean and marine animals has be- ly alternatives. come evident in recent years. The US “We are so thankful to Hurley’s for Environmental Protection Agency es- taking this monumental step,” said timates that 80 percent of the plastic Claire Hughes, founder of Plastic Free found in oceans originates from land Cayman. “Single-use plastic bags contin- and that by 2050 there will be more ue to litter our beautiful island and sur- ment to make changes, we can simply Hurley’s eco-friendly paper han- rounding waters. With other countries stop using them as it’s the right thing to dle-bags will be sold at the register for Thousands of seabirds and sea turtles, making bans on single-use plastics this do. We hope to see other stores in Cay- 10¢ each. Earthwise eco-friendly bags whalesplastic by and weight other in marine our oceans life are than killed �ish. shows we don’t have to wait for govern- man follow suit in the near future.” are available for $1.59.
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Auction. Cocktails are at 6PM and the ceremony at 7PM. Attire: Gats- COMMUNITY EVENTS by Chic. Email president.rotaract- [email protected] for additional May ing at Governor’s Beach at 4pm. information, tickets and sponsor- Yoyo Quilting at the Registration for the event is at the ship opportunities. Mission House start of the race, on race day from 25 May: The National Trust of 3pm to 3:45pm. Registration fees CIMA’s 5/10K Walk & Run the Cayman Islands is having an- are CI$10 for children and CI$15 26 May: The Cayman Islands other traditional craft class - Yoyo for adults who are CIASA mem- Monetary Authority will be host- Quilting – at the Mission House on bers. Non-members are CI$15 ing its 3rd annual Charity 5/10K Saturday 25 May from 10:00am for children and CI$20 for adults. Walk & Run event on Sunday, 26th to 12:30pm. Adults and teens are T-Shirts and refreshments will be CI$30. Email projects@national- provided for all participants. Tro- will be located within the vicinity trust.org.ky to sign up. phies will be awarded for the 1st, ofMay Elizabethan 2019. The start/�inishSquare, Shedden points 2nd and 3rd place in age groups Road, George Town. Participants CAF Tea Party and 12 and under, and medals for top will have the option to register Fundraiser 3 places in other age group cate- for either the 5K Walk/Run or the 25 May: The Cayman AIDS Foun- gories. For more information, go 10K Run. Event start times will be Learn the art of Yoyo Quilting dation will be hosting it 7th An- to caymanactive.com. 6am for the 10K Run and 6:30am nual Tea Party Fundraiser on for the 5K Walk/Run. All proceeds Food is included and teams will be available that can help some forms Saturday 25 May from 7:00pm Annual Open Arms Gala created on the day. Cost is $10 for of MS and many things you can do to 10:00pm at the Grand Cayman 25 May: Rotaract Blue presents ous needs at the various Cayman adults. Children aged 6 to 12 are Marriott Beach Resort. Special the 11th Open Arms Gala: The Islandsto bene�it theGovernment literacy and primary numer- $5 and children aged 5 and below out more about MS, go to www. guest speaker will be His Excellen- Great Gatsby! The Open Arms schools. Participants will be timed are free. Go to Rotaract’s website worldmsday.orgto improve the symptoms. To �ind cy the Governor Mr. Martyn Roper. Program promotes non-discrim- and water will be available on https://www.rotaractky.org for Prizes are to be won for the best ination for disabled persons and more information. Child Month Trivia Game dress table showcasing unique serves to enhance society’s under- ly, no dogs are allowed. Check the Night at Aston Rutty Civic teapots and best tea party hats. standing of the needs of disabled CIMAcourse websiteand at �inish. http://www.cima. Unfortunate- Sounds Of Expressions Centre, Cayman Brac There will also be other prizes and persons. It also aims to help to ky/cima-510k-walk-run for more 29 May: The Toastasters Club 30 May: The Department of Chil- integrate those living with disa- information. presents Sounds of Expression, dren and Family Services (DCFS) call: 946 - 3029 for more informa- bilities into the community and an evening of intimate poetry and is organizing several events to cel- tionraf�le or tickets email them on the at [email protected]. Please providing much needed support KickBall Tournament music from members of the Toast- ebrate Child Month in May under to those who care for them. This 26 May: Everyone is welcomed to masters Club across the Island and the theme “Be Strong! Be Brave! Butter�ield 800m sea event will be held on Saturday, come on out and join the fun at the Alumni of the Youth Leadership There will be a Trivia Game Night swim 25 May at Ristorante Pappagallo. Rotaract Grand Cayman Hearts and program on Wednesday 29 May on Thursday, 30th May from 6pm 25 May: The 17th annual Butter- Ticketare $100 or $1500 for a ta- Homeruns Kickball Tournament from 6pm – 7:30pm. Venue is the to 9pm at the Aston Rutty Civic ble. This includes a 3 Course Din- on 26th May 2019 at the Field of George Town Town Hall and ad- Centre. on Saturday May 25th 2019, start- ner, Awards Ceremony and Silent Dreams. Kickoff time is 2:00pm. mission is$10. Proceeds go to the �ield 800m Sea Swim will be held Toastmasters Youth Leadership June Program. For more information, Calling all former please contact TM Ayon on (345) students of St. Ignatius 326 1870 or TM Nikita on (345) High School 939 7844. 6 June: All former students of St. Ignatius High School are invited World MS Day to our 25th anniversary social on 30 May: Thursday, June 6th, 5:30-7:00 pm marked on 30th May every year, in Loyola Hall. Admission is free! though events World and MS campaignsDay is of�icially take Please RSVP to sicaymanalumni@ place throughout the month of gmail.com. May. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is one of the most common neurological Little League fun disorders and causes of disability 7 June: The CI Little League in- in young adults. Most people with vites all former players from the MS are diagnosed between the past 30 years to join us for an ages of 25 and 31, with around evening of fun baseball/softball twice as many women diagnosed games on Friday, June 7th, 6:30- than men. The cause of MS is not 9:00 pm at the Field of Dreams. To yet known and as yet there is no RSVP, or for further details, please CIMA’s 5/10K Walk & Run cure, though there are treatments e-mail [email protected]. LOCAL NEWS PAGE A6 Friday, May 24, 2019 | Issue No 379 C�������� T���� Caymanian named Head Boy at prestigious Trinity College By Lindsey Turnbull “I hope to attend university to study and Jade are following in big sister Jazz’s Sports Management. My two passions footsteps. Seventeen-year-old David Pitcairn has recently been appointed as Head Boy at job that interlinks both of these is magic. at Trinity due to intense competition. Trinity College School in Canada, an im- Myare dream business university and sports, for this and programme �inding a “It’s dif�icult to get a teaching post pressive achievement at this highly-re- is the University of Edinburgh where I demically but it’s also mandatory that garded school. Essentially the “face” hope to be enrolled in 2020,” David said. theyTeachers love teaching, are not onlylove kids, quali�ied and have aca- of the school, along with the Head Girl, David and Jade are both avid sports depth. The support staff is amazing. The David will represent Trinity at various players. David has played football for school’s leadership is also visionary,” events and become a role model for his Sunset and Cayman Prep and has been she explained. fellow students to follow. a member of the Cayman Islands Under Theresa said she was very pleased David, along with twin sister Jade, 15 National Team and member of squad for David appointment and he has been at the 2016 Concacaf international tour- greatly supported by his sisters, who Trinity, having been schooled in the Cay- nament. He has also been a member of she calls his greatest advocates. manhave Islandsalmost completedup until they their were �irst both year 16. at the Cayman Islands squash team, par- David said he had really enjoyed his David is studying a variety of subjects, ticipating at the Caribbean Area Squash time at Trinity so far. some for his current grade 11 and also a Junior championships from 2015 to “I love the exposure to a variety of few grade 12 subjects that are useful for now. He is the former U17 and U19 na- cultures, from all over the globe and his eligibility to university. tional squash champion in Cayman and learning about different so-called has been awarded a Distinction Award ‘norms’,” he stated. “I love learning for squash at Trinity. how our Cayman Islands differ from or Sister Jade has also played football ranks in comparison to other foreign for Sunset and Cayman Prep, is a red countries, but ultimately appreciating belt in karate and has been a member the importance of respecting others of the Cayman Islands squash team and their differences. Trinity has also participating at the Caribbean Jun- taught me how to become more inde- Trinity College School's Head Boy David ior Squash championships from 2015 pendent, self-reliant and organised Pitcairn to now. She has been the eight times with my time and academics. But de- winner in the Junior Championship in spite having these amazing qualities, I er have had this honour. I have also been Cayman (U13, U15, U17 and U19), has still love to come home and ‘feed off’ of very fortunate to be surrounded by so been ranked number two in the Carib- mom's cooking!” many persons who have had my best bean Area Squash Assoc (CASA) for past interest at heart. Additionally, I would three years. Jade won two bronze med- Strong support also like to express my gratitude to the als at the Central American & Caribbean David went on to say that although his students and teachers at Trinity who games and was this year’s 2019 Dept new title was portrayed as an individual had faith in me, voted for me, as I have Sports Honoree and won the Coaches achievement, he felt it was not. only been with Trinity for nine months. Award at squash a month ago at Trinity. “I owe most of my success to my fam- I am still in a state of disbelief (for real). ily, my parents, Theresa and John Pit- I will try my very best not to disappoint A great schooling cairn, and my two sisters, Jade and Jazz them (or my family) and honour this Mum Theresa said that Trinity had, Pitcairn,” he explained. “Without their leadership role with grace, integrity and Jade and David Pitcairn so far, met expectations and that David constant love and support, I would nev- humility.” Youth Poets Have Their Say Snaps and claps were given to the 10 School, John Gray High School, Cayman which she will put towards her college Services Unit is happy to partner with International School (CIS), Clifton Hunt- fund. New-Self Help Community Foundation held by the New-Self Help Community er High School and Cayman Academy, Mohyndra Brown (CIFEC) and Colin- to deliver this year’s Poetry Slam. This is Foundation�inalists of this in year’spartnership Poetry withSlam Youth�inals Triple C School and Grace Christian dra-Rodricka McGarvey-Sterling (Cay- another quality youth development ini- Services Unit’s YouthFlex radio show Academy. man Academy) won $400 and $300 re- tiative facilitated by grant funding from as a Department of Children and Family spectively. the Ministry of Youth.” Services Child Month activity. poems, which ranged from the pressure “The New Self-Help Community Foun- Poems and performances were eval- The event, which took place at Radio The �inalists performed self-penned dation was created to inspire, educate uated on content and delivery by a Cayman on Wednesday, 8 May 2019 was norms to the proposed cruise berthing and cultivate the creative imagination of four-person panel. This year’s judges the culmination of a contest opened in facility.placed on girls to con�irm to societal young people to take responsibility for were recording artist and poet Patrick February. In all 70 contestants took part Overall winner CIS student Alia Smith their future, and the quality of slam po- Lopez, former George Town Primary in the preliminary round from the Uni- won the closely-fought competition School Principal and Golden Apple award versity College of the Cayman Islands with her insightful and well-performed said the organisation’s CEO J.C. Connor. recipient Marie Martin, Proud of Them (UCCI) the Cayman Islands Education poem: “The Art of Getting By.” The slam etryActing entries Head truly of re�lectsYouth Servicesthat mission,” Unit, honouree Latoya Francis and award-win- Centre (CIFEC), Cayman Prep & High poetry veteran received a $500 cheque, Mr. James Myles concurred, “The Youth ning actress Rita Estevanovich.
(L-R) The Acting Head of the Youth Services Unit, James Myles, with Poetry Slam winners: Colindra-Rodricka McGarvey-Sterling (3rd), Alia Smith (1st) and Mohyndra Brown (2nd) Brianna Ebanks and Evan Elizondo of Grace Christian Academy perform their slam poem and New Self-Help CEO J.C. Connor at the slam poetry final
Shante Ramoon of CIFEC during this year’s Child Month Poetry Slam competition Alia Smith winner of the Poetry Slam competition 2019 performs her self-penned entry LOCAL SPORTS | LOCAL NEWS C�������� T���� Friday, May 24, 2019 | Issue No 379 PAGE A7 Swimmers roar in to action at the 2019 Lions Sprint Meet “We, Lions, value the partnership that has developed with Stingray Swim Club, our hosts, over the years...” ... Continued story from page A1 Club with 312 points and Seven Mile Swimmers with 137; and High Points Stingray’s Head Coach David Pursley honours were won by: said: “The Lions meet is a very unique • Girls 6&Under Teagan Marr, CBAC; experience in that it is a complete com- 7-8 Tessa Danter, CBAC; 9-10 Sierrah munity event that allows free partici- Broadbelt, SMS; 11-12 Lila Higgo, CBAC; pation for everyone. The meet hosted 13-14 Kyra Rabess, SSC and 15&Over, athletes from teams in Grand Cayman, a Alison Jackson, SSC. team from the Brac, special Olympians, • Boys 6&Under Zaiden Rankin, CBAC; 7-8 Chase Watson, SSC; 9-10 Jack Cayman's top athletes. The Lion's meet Clark-Terrell, SSC; 11-12 Connor Mac- bringsthose justtogether �inishing every learn-to-swim level and inspires and donald, CBAC; 13-14 Stefano Bonait, the youngest swimmers. The develop- CBAC and 15&Over, Lliam Henry, SSC. ment of swimming in Cayman depends “This meet was fun, but it was some- on meets such as these." thing more important for our swim- Swimmers from Stingray Swim Club mers,” added Stingray Head Coach (SSC), Camana Bay Aquatic Club (CBAC), David Pursley. “Our senior swimmers Seven Mile Swimmers (SMS), Darren buddied up with younger swimmers, Mew Sports & Fitness (DMSL), Cayman supporting them with navigating the Sporty Kidz Team and the Brac Barra- meet, making their races on time and cudas competed in the fast-paced sprint encouraging and supporting them af- meet on Saturday 18 May in the 100M ter their races. It provided the younger IM, 50M and 25M sprints in each stroke. swimmers with support and encourag- Coach David gets down to eye level with a fearless Bronze swimmer Holly Clark-Terrell Overall club standings were as fol- ment; while the older swimmers devel- (Photos by Scott Swing) oped leadership and mentoring skills point, followed by Camana Bay Aquatic with the club’s younger swimmers. Each swimmer grows individually – and lows: �irst, Stingray Swim Club with 323 the club grows as a team.” The Lions Sprint meet celebrates and encourag- es the younger swimmers; and the parents, friends and family all had a won- derful time cheering on all of the swimmers. After the Lions Sprint Meet, SSC is participat- ing in the CIASA Butter-
25 May; the Landon Von Kanel�ield 800MSwim Meet, Sea Swim 8-9 June on which offers a full array of events – sprint, middle and long distances and the Flowers One Mile Sea Swim on 15 June. For more information go Lions Volunteers work as timers at the Lions Sprint Meet. Left to Right: John Edward Ebanks, Shanna to the Stingray Swim Club Bodden, Lions President Stephen Best, Michael Havlin, Reshma Ragoonath, Ian Callow of the Lions Club website www.cayman- of Grand Cayman swimming.com. IM action for Corey Westerborg-Frederick Tortuga showcasing at The Ritz-Carlton Sunbathers at The Ritz-Carlton resort ga and requested the Tortuga truck, Tor- will have spotted an unusual addition to tuga rum punch and Tortuga cakes and the usual sun loungers, umbrellas and so on for their beach party day.” cocktails at one of the best stretches of Seven Mile Beach this week, as the icon- form of plywood was laid so the truck ic Tortuga Rum truck joined them for couldA logistically get on the dif�icult beach, exercise,Mr Hamaty a plat- ad- the day. vised. The truck, along with a whole range of “It provided great revenue for our Tortuga products, including 12-year old company and we are happy they select- rum punch and rum cakes, was parked ed us,” he said. on the beach by special request from a Tortuga Rum Company produces Cay- corporate gathering at the resort. man’s top selling export, the Tortuga Rum “Our truck was brought to the beach Cake and has been around for 35 years, for a large convention,” Tortuga Rum having been established in 1984 by hus- Company President Robert Hamaty ad- band and wife team, Carlene and Robert vised. “A corperate group of 500 people Hamaty. It is also the largest duty-free liq- staying at The Ritz-Carlton loves Tortu- uour business in the Cayman Islands. ART & FASHION PAGE A8 Friday, May 24, 2019 | Issue No 379 C�������� T����
Avril Ward Avril’s Awardart Gallery Something for everyone at Art Nest By Lindsey Turnbull cha Conscious Living’s Britta Bush. Avril Local Correspondent / Ward’s Awardart Gallery is the latest Photographs by Amy Mobley (Young addition to the Cayman Creative Collec- Caymanian talented photographer) tive of art businesses all housed under one roof. It’s a light and airy space that Art lovers may have heard that Avril sees every available space adorned with Ward’s Awardart Gallery has moved some kind of artistic expression. Clev- to its new location within the Art Nest er decorative plants decorate one wall, space on MacLendon Drive in 131 Cen- showcasing the skills of Blair Ebanks tre (just behind Foster’s at the airport), from Plant Based Studio, who gives but what they may not know is that this classes on her skills. evolving space is quickly becoming a big “The space has grown organically and draw for anyone who wants to spend time in a creative environment enjoying became involved, I helped to give the en- visual arts, crafts and the performing tirevery space quickly,” a face Avril lift. con�irmed. It’s now a fantastic“When I arts. place where like-minded entrepreneurs Something for everyone at Art Nest Art Nest is the brain child of Christina Pineda, who moved into the old Woods er to create a wonderful destination for coming to Art Nest. For example, when furniture space a couple of years ago peoplewithin tothe visit art and�ield enjoy have everything joined togeth- that parents bring their children to the mu- and set about creating the perfect spot we offer.” sic school, they have a comfortable for creative people to enjoy the arts in place in which to relax before pick-up a relaxed, friendly and stimulating en- Jam-packed with time.” vironment. Spark! School of Performing creativity There is lots to do at Art Nest. The Arts quickly followed, along with the im- As well as the art studio, music school, Glaze café offers ceramic painting and aginative Conscious Café, owned by Sau- the café and gallery, there is a huge there are lots of interesting classes that space at the back of are advertised at the reception entrance the building which to the studio. A great place for young houses birthday and old to express their creativity, the parties and other art studio also holds holiday camps for celebrations with students, sometimes combined with the an art theme. Art music school as well. Nest now also pro- Avril’s art gallery is packed full of bril- vides retail space liant local art, with the likes of Yonier for the many local Powery, Maureen Lazarus, Renate Sef- artisans who used fer, Nasaria Suckoo Cholette, Cera-Tan to sell their items Kennaird, Kerwin Ebanks, Teri Grimes, at the Camana Bay Scott Swing, Sabine Hofmeyer, Kim Ca- Emilio enjoys the art Artisans Market, denhead, Loude and her own artwork which has now adorning the space. Avril also features closed, so visitors work by international artists Janis Hop- can browse and ley (South Africa) and Gevord Tadevo- buy jewellery, pot- syan (Armenia) as well as various Cuban tery, soft furnish- artists. ings and more, all “It’s all going very well,” Avril said. locally made. “It’s always very busy with people com- “Conscious café ing and going. Sometimes art galleries is a wonderful can be quite intimidating but often it’s vegetarian café a while before people even realise that that does amazing they are in an art gallery here. I love be- smoothies, coffees, ing surrounded by this creative group of teas, and delicious mainly female entrepreneurs. The talent food. It also has a here is unbelievable.” liquor licence and Look out for Sweet Cheeks micro they do a fantas- bakery coming soon. Find out more tic brunch menu via email [email protected], as well,” Avril said. on Instagram @artnestcayman, @con- “This really adds sciouscafecayman, @sparkmusicschool The fabulous Art Nest to the experience and on Facebook artnestcayman Up and coming events and classes
Britta Bush on the opening night of Awardart’s new location. Photo by Amy Mobley Cover Photo Lots of interest on opening night. Photo by Amy Mobley
Michiel Bush runs Conscious Cafe Katherine Lloyd prepares for art groups CRIUISE SHIP SCHEDULE | ALL ABOUT EDUCATION C�������� T���� Friday, May 24, 2019 | Issue No 379 PAGE A9
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BRITAIN BRACES...for a hurricane3,100 6,680 8,336 2,163 3,360 The unusual nature of this year’s normal. London was already noticing the In the early hours of October 1987 Atlantic hurricane season is making its This is the most powerful storm to effects of this weather phenomenon southern England was battered by the impact felt as far north as the British have hit Ireland in over 50 years. Monday afternoon with the skies turning unannounced Great Storm (they didn’t Isles. an orange tint and the sun taking on an have names then). The storm was Monday evening Mainland UK and Northern Ireland eerie glow. ploughing its way north-eastwards The very experienced weather are bracing for a pounding from the Weather experts explained that was through Northern Ireland, which is part forecaster who under-estimated its remnants of Hurricane Ophelia which due to dust from the RoySahara desert Bodden’s – From Guard House to the of the United Kingdom, before sweeping impending ferocity has found as much has roared up through the North Atlantic that Ophelia had dragged through the notoriety as the storm itself which killed and was battering the Irish Republic on into Scotland. atmosphere combined with haze caused 18 people and caused extensive damage. Monday with gusts close to 100 miles an Northern England, Wales as well GlassBritain House: is better prepared thisA time Preliminary Discussion hour. as London and other areas in south- away as Portugal. by the glow of forest fires from as far around. Already three people have been killed east England were expected to feel the The severe extra-tropicalRoy storm Bodden, comes now Emeritus tion cogency and clarity of opment of a society is not con- A study and knowledge of ciation of the culture of local in Ireland, and there have been power effects of the storm with high winds and just a few days after the 30thPresident anniversary of the University It comes Col- justmind. a Americanfew days writer,after theHarlan 25th local history is indispensable outages and other disruptions which torrential rain forecast for some regions, of another weather phenomenonlege, recently in this launched anniversary the lat- Ellison, of the once now said infamous that ‘People Great to a real understanding of the Thinkers like Caribbean intel- might take over a week to return to especially those in the north. part of the world. est of his academic work,Storm From of 1987.on the outside think there’s landmarks�ined to the and building such things. of busi- The society itself. How can a coun- lectualsociety iconitself? Rex Nettleford and Guard House to the Glass something magical about writ- rolenesses, of the physical writer, edi�ices the thinker, and try can understand its own Michel Foucault, French phi- House: One Man’s Journey ing, that you go up in the attic the historian, is vital. The past character or fully appreciate losopher and historian of ide- through the Maze of Cayma- at midnight and cast the bones must be documented and told its unique identity without an as, have always pointed to the nian Politics. and come down in the morn- and the more the voices, the importance of history for self Bodden is also the author of ing with a story, but it isn’t like more interesting the record. How can the young of a society -knowledge and self –empow- The Cayman Islands in Tran- that. You sit behind the type- How does one make sense properlyaccurate knowledgeappreciate ofother its past? cul- erment. As Foucault reminds us, WORLDsition: The WATCH Politics, History writer and you work, and that of the current issues and their tures, without being immersed correctly used, history is a form and Sociology of the Cayman is all there is to it.’ Writing is impacts without having some of critical self-knowledge that PAGEIslands; 10 Politics,Wednesday, Personali- October 18, 2017hard | Issuework No and 132 the two hun- understandingCaymanian of the histor- Times cultural society forge bonds of promises a certain freedom. ties and Parties: Caymanian dred and sixty four pages, the ical context that gave rise to cohesionin their own? without How having can a strongmulti- In the next article, we will BRITAINPolitics from 1950- 2000; BRACES...for Re- size of Bodden’s recent book, isa hurricane ties, understanding and appre- open Bodden’s book. �lectionsThe unusual fromnature of a thisBroken year’s normal. Win- quite an accomplishment.London was already noticing the In the early hours of October 1987 Atlanticdow hurricaneand A season Gathering is making its ofThis Old is the mostIn powerful writing storm aboutto effects writing, of this weather Ar- phenomenonthem? southern England was battered by the impact felt as far north as the British have hit Ireland in over 50 years. Monday afternoon with the skies turning unannounced Great Storm (they didn’t Isles.Men: A Collection of Short thur Homes, thean author orange tint andof thethe sun taking on an have names then). The storm was Monday evening Mainland UK and Northern Ireland eerie glow. Stories. ploughing its famousway north-eastwards book: The Idea of a The very experienced weather are bracing for a pounding from the Weather experts explained that was through Northern Ireland, which is part forecaster who under-estimated its remnantsBy any of Hurricane account, Ophelia this which is quite Christian Collegedue, tosays dust thatfrom theto Sahara desert of the United Kingdom, before sweeping impending ferocity has found as much has roared up through the North Atlantic that Ophelia had dragged through the notoriety as the storm itself which killed andan wasimpressive battering the Irish body Republic of on work into Scotland. on write is to becomeatmosphere articulate, combined with haze caused 18 people and caused extensive damage. Mondaythe Cayman with gusts close Islands to 100 miles told an fromNorthern England,to express Wales as whatwell one feels, to hour. as London and other areas in south- away as Portugal. Britain is better prepared this time around. theAlready perspective three people have of been the killed Cayman east England wereexplain expected why to feel theone by feelsThe the severe glow that extra-tropical of forest way, fires storm from comes as far inIslands, Ireland, and even there have if beenfrom power one effects per- of the stormto withexpound, high winds andto argue,just a few days to after offer the 30th anniversary It comes just a few days after the 25th outages and other disruptions which torrential rain forecast for some regions, of another weather phenomenon in this anniversary of the now infamous Great mightson’s take point over a ofweek view. to return The to especiallyact of thosegood in the north. reasons, topart explore of the world. rela- Storm of 1987. writing can be a tedious task, tionships, to have a sense of the especially for those who take whole, and so on. it seriously. The actual writing One should never underesti- itself is preceded by research, mate the power of the pen, the organization of thought, the power of the book, the power sifting and interrogation of of ideas. And, certainly, the materials, and the exercise of writing of history must never critical judgement. Writing re- by underestimated. Even if one quires discipline, not to men- believes Churchill’s famous quip: ‘History will be kind to me, because I intend to write it’ and proceeded to write his- tory, this kind of enter- prise must be celebrat- ed. Marcus Garvey did say that ‘A people with- out the knowledge of their past history, ori- gin and culture is like a tree without roots’. There is the famous saying that ‘ No one can tell your story, so tell it yourself, no one can write your story, so write it yourself.’ Bodden took the lat- ter saying seriously. I believe that there are many other stories not yet written, and that Dr. Livingston Smith is a Professor at should be. Others must the University College of the Cayman be encouraged to write Islands. He is also Director of the CXC Education VolunteerCaribbean programme their storyat as aBodden Glance has done. The devel-
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Tips of the Week For individuals who have not yet received training in the use of the system, Customs will provide in-house training. Motivational Tip However, before they can use COLS, importers will have to be formally registered and recognised as an importer by Customs. The Power of Music This will require each individual to come in and provide Customs with relevant information including a government-issued Do not underestimate the power of music. Music can heal the sick, their business licence and/or companies registration including directorship. mend the broken heart, relieve stress identification,As a result, Customs e.g., driver’s will begin licence the or registration passport. Additionally,process starting it will Monday, be necessary 16 October for through companies 27 October and businesses 2017, from to provide8:30am and even help you to live longer. Just ask some of our seniors who are still Roberts Drive (locally known as Airport Road). playing music and dancing. They will to 4:00pm Monday to Friday. Registration will take place on the 1st floor of Customs Headquarters, located at #42 Owens agree that music has added value to However, if they miss this period to be registered, Customs will continue to register importers during normal business their life and also a few more years. hours. Although most importers were previously registered in the old system, it is necessary for all importers to be registered After a long stressful day, close your in the new system. Once registered with Customs, importers can then submit entries electronically and do business with EDITORIAL | COMMUNITY NOTICES eyes turn on your iPod or CD player Customs, without having to attend in person. and just enjoy the mellowing sounds PAGE 2 Wednesday, October 18, 2017 | Issue No 132 Cayman IslandsCaymanian Customs Management Times thanks importers for their cooperation and understanding and looks forward to of music. 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POLICE NEWS Man found Dead Assault in George Town Sunday Night in His Vehicle Shortly before 9:00PM on Sunday, 19 subsequently discharged. The suspect May, the 9-1-1 Communications Centre is described as being about 5’7” tall, nicians immediately administered to with slim build, and of brown complex- deceased man that was found in his the man. assault at an address on Snooze Lane, ion. He was wearing a dark hoodie and vehiclePolice in have a complex now con�irmed off Esterly that Tib- the Shortly afterwards, the man was Georgedispatched Town. of�icers A man toat the a report location of had an pants, and had a dark mask over his betts Highway is Graham Heron, a pronounced dead. The matter is cur- responded to a knock on the door. As face. 56-year-old Canadian National, who rently under police investigation. the man opened the door, the person at The incident is currently under police was living and working in the Cayman The RCIPS sends condolences to his the door, a masked male, swung at the investigation. Anyone who may have Islands. family and loved ones in their time of man with an object suspected to be a seen any suspicious persons or activity He was found to be non-responsive grief. machete. The man immediately closed in or around Snooze Lane on Sunday inside a vehicle at the location. Fire The below release can be viewed night, or who may have any information at: http://www.rcips.ky/assault-in- The man sustained a minor injury to his about this incident, is asked to contact vehicle and emergency medical tech- george-town-sunday-night-21-may hand.the door He andwas the taken culprit for treatment�led the scene. and the George Town CID at 949-4222. of�icers assisted with a breach of the
• The 47-year-old-man of George Town was charged with three (3) sep- Three (3) Persons Charged with arate counts of Dishonest Handling of Stolen Goods. Dishonest Handling of Stolen Goods • The 25-year-old-woman of West Officers executed search warrants being carried out by detectives. Two arrests, the following charges were counts of Dishonest Handling of Stolen at the residences of 3 people on Fri- (2) men, ages 46 and 47 of George recommended: Goods.Bay was charged with �ive (5) separate day 17 May. The searches were as a Town, and one (1) woman, age 25 of • The 46-year-old-man from George All three persons that have been result of on-going investigations into West Bay, were arrested based on the Town was charged with one count of charged were expected to be before the burglary and handling stolen goods, findings of the searches. From these Dishonest Handling of Stolen Goods. court on May 21, 2019 4 Easy Steps to Quit Junk Food If only junk food didn’t taste so good, Step #3: HALT! then it would be easier to resist. The How many empty calories would you When the next craving strikes you, tell weight improve? How would you feel? yourself to HALT! This word is actually a cialized balance of sugar, fat and salt. action! handy acronym. Ask yourself, “Am I Hun- reasonBut while for its it craveable tastes phenomenal…it’s �lavor is a spe- save yourself from? Now let’s take some detrimental to your fat loss results. Step #1: Get Rid of It hungry then reach for one of the healthy Step one is simple: get rid of all the snacksgry, Angry, from Lonely step two. or Tired?” If you’re If you’reangry, junk food that currently resides in your then explore the issue and seek resolu- ly Wonderingnow that many what junk exactly foods classi�ies are being as tion. If you are lonely, then reach out to a cleverlyjunk food? marketed You’re notand alone, packaged especial- as big garbage bag and toss anything that friend, instead of reaching for junk food. healthy choices. remotelyhome, of�ice resembles and car. junk Go through food. Remem- with a And if you are tired then make the time ber, junk food is stuff that is high in emp- to grab a nap or get to bed early to catch • Junk food has little to zero nutri- ty calories. up on sleep. tionalHere’s value what classi�ies junk food: • Junk food is processed and pack- Step #2: Stock Up on the Step #4: Stick With It aged Healthy Stuff • Junk food is high in sugar, fat and Don’t worry; you aren’t going to starve food will be the hardest day. The second salt now that your junk food has been cleared dayThe will �irst be day a smidge that you easier. go without The thirdjunk • Junk food is high in calories out. Step two is where you go to the store day will be even easier than the sec- • Junk food is rarely eaten out of hun- and stock up on delicious, nutritious ond…and so on. Ernest Ebanks ger foods that will take the place of the junk The fact is that your taste buds adjust • Soda pop, convenience foods, pack- food. Nuts, seeds, fruit, veggies, hard to the foods that you exist on. When your will break free from the grip of junk food aged snacks, frozen treats… boiled eggs, meatballs, and hearty salads addiction. or burrito bowls (like the recipe below) what your taste buds will crave, but as 4 Easy Steps to Quit Junk are great items to have on hand. You’ll eat diet is �illed with junk foods then that is For more helpful tips call Ernest at Food less of these healthy snacks, since these nutritious foods then your taste buds Body Shapers Fitness 325-8696 or Imagine being 100% free of junk food aren’t empty calories, but rather nutri- willyou shiftforget to alla diet about that that is �illed old withjunk fresh,food. email bodyshaperscayman@gmail. for the next 30 days. How would your Stick with it, one day at a time, and you com.
ent-�illed calories that satiate. EXTRAORDINARY PACK LIGHT By Catherine Tyson MINERAL Pack light because the journey may be long and you don’t want to get too Also called mineral pitch, SHILAJIT bogged down with unnecessary cargo. is the long process of breaking down Each of us all have baggage of some plant matter and minerals. It’s a sticky, sort. We have bags of insecurity. Bags black, tarlike substance that comes of self loathe and criticism. Bags of from rocks in the high mountain rang- generational and family issues. We es. Traditionally sourced in India and have kid’s problems, work problems, Tibet, it’s now used worldwide. It has spouse problems, sibling problems, been used extensively in traditional health problems, enemy problems, you Indian Ayurvedic medicines and the name it and we have got it. Stuff of the compounds existing within it has been past is also baggage that we need to researched to have many health bene- rid ourselves of for the journey ahead. Yet it is sometimes hanging on for dear due to the presence of fulvic and humic life that we don’t even know that it acids,�its. The as healthwell as, bene�its many minerals. in Shilajit Here are is there. If you believe in the Bible, it teaches that we should cast our trou- ered: ANEMIA - This developed when the bles on him and he will dump it into areBRAIN some FUNCTIONof the health - It’sbene�its believed discov- that blood does not have enough healthy to the deepest ocean. Sometimes it is this can help in Alzheimer’s therapy. A cells or haemoglobin. There are many almost as if we literally say “no thank study in the International Journal of you, I will just carry all of this myself Alzheimer’s Disease, it was found that if you don’t mind” and then we com- Catherine Tyson Shilajit has the potential to slow cogni- issuescauses such of anemia, as: irregular including heartbeat, iron de�i- fa- plain to everyone who will listen while tive degeneration. tigueciency. and Iron weakness, de�iciency cold hands causes and health feet carrying the baggage being hunched so pack light. She also says, “Bag lady SLOWS AGING - One study noted that and headaches. Shilajit contains high over and in pain, And sometimes do you gon miss your bus, you can’t hur- the fulvic acid, acts as an antioxidant levels of humic acid and iron. Always unaware that we even are carrying it ry up, you got too much stuff. I guess check with your health care provider around. no one ever told you all you must hold such it may help reduce free radicals before using. We all want to think that we are onto is you. Bag lady, let it go, let it and cellular anti- in�lammatory damage, two compound. key factors Asin LIVER CANCER - One study found that evolved and past some things but in go, let it go.” This song should be an accelerated aging. it helped force the destruction of can- truth we are our own prisoners and anthem for people to let go of their cerous cells in the liver. hostages of the past and holding on baggage. It also stopped these to the baggage and all of the stuff that cells from multiplying. brings us down. Remember you are Then drop those bags and run to Researchers concluded making them real today because even freedom.Do you want to be free? that it’s powerful for if they happened it doesn’t mean that Run to where you don’t have to think cancer but future stud- you have to hold on to them and take about them anymore. ies are necessary. them into your tomorrow. Take all the Run to where they don’t even matter. HEART HEALTH - things that you’ve learned from the Do you want to know where that One study in animals past and let the rest go. There will treated with Shilajit pri- also be people that want you to re- step ahead of you. Just step into that or to cardiac injury, had member those things in the past and place is?and That drop place those is literally bags down only andone less damage to the heart keep you hostage but you have the leave them there. And breathe free. than those untreated. It power to just move on and not allow And forget that those things ever is to be noted that it has that. There is a song by Erykah Badu existed. And live and be free like you the tendency to reduce that is called Bag Lady and in it she deserve to. blood pressure so check says “bag lady you gon hurt your back, Pack light because your journey with your health care dragging all them bags like that. One might be long, and let it go, let it go, let provider. day all them bags gon get in your way, it go. WEATHER | INSPIRATIONAL | OBITUARIES PAGE A12 Friday, May 24, 2019 | Issue No 379 C�������� T����
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Are You a Lucky Dipper? The Rev’d Christopher D. Pierce about his faith. His age and demeanour quiet time. He would say a short prayer, it is addressed. Determine the context Rector gave him instant credibility. He was one then close his eyes with bible in hand St Alban’s Church, George Town of those people that you felt you should in reading any book of the bible but www.churchofenglandcayman.org trust. Hedge funds could’ve made a for- thein which OT historical it is written. books, There the fouris bene�it Gos- tune with him as their spokesman. He and �lip through the pages before put- pels and the Acts of the Apostles are Do you read the bible methodically oozed trustworthiness. sharedting his with �inger me somewhere what had broken on a pagehim generally written to everyone, whilst John had retired as the personnel ofto �indthis hisapproach, lesson for but the it day. rattled He never him. the Psalms, prophetic books, and ap- explicit, do you start at the beginning manager (long before people were Couldn’t help but wonder if he’d land- ofor aare book you and a lucky work dipper? your way To through,be more “human resources”) from one of the ed on something like Ezekiel 16:17, to the people of God. They won’t make or do you merely open the bible and area’s biggest companies. By his own 23:19-20, or 2nd Kings 18:27. Nev- muchostolic sense letters to arenon-Christians written speci�ically because admission, he had struggled with an al- ertheless, he soon saw the wisdom of the things they address are spiritually you see and that is God’s word for you cohol problem for many years, but you a different, more methodical way of discerned and those without the Spirit let your eyes alight upon the �irst thing would’ve never suspected. When John studying the bible and became well of God cannot understand their impor- In my 25+ years of experience in came to have a living faith in Jesus, he versed. He always had an answer for tance. ministry,for the moment? it is my observation that if had a desire to know more about God why he believed, and his living hope ra- Just remember the Apostle Paul’s people read the bible at all that most and so he started trying to read the bi- diated from his presence. words in 2nd Timothy 3:16 & 17: “All are lucky dippers. I confess that I didn’t ble on a consistent basis. scripture is given by inspiration of invent that term, rather I picked it up As a new Christian, his reasoning All of it is good...but start at the begin- from an old friend who is now with the about studying the bible was simple. It ning,So hownot in should the middle...whether we study the bible? it be reproof, for correction, for instruction Lord. was all the word of God so it all must of Genesis or in reading the entire bi- inGod, righteousness: and is pro�itable that forthe doctrine,man of God for You couldn’t meet John for more be for you on any given day. So, every ble. If a book, read through to the end may be perfect, thoroughly furnished than 5 minutes without him telling you morning John would sit down for his before trying to dig in. Notice to whom unto all good works.”
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We have been asked to announce the passing of We have been asked to announce the passing of Ms. Viola Joven, Anthony Alexander Martinez Vaquedano, who passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2019. We have been asked to announce the passing of who passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2019. A Thanksgiving Service will be held at Mr. Henry Glen Powery, A Thanksgiving Service will be held at the Kings Seventh Day Adventist Church, who passed away on Monday, May 20, 2019. Philadelphia Seventh Day Adventist Church, 209 Walkers Road, George Town on Details of a Thanksgiving Service will be Rosemary Street, Prospect on Sunday, June 02, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. announced at a later date. Sunday, May 26, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. Viewing: 1:00 – 1:45 p.m. Viewing: 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Interment at: Dixie Cemetery Interment at: Prospect Cemetery
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Churchill’s Funeral Home Churchill’s Funeral Home Churchill’s Funeral Home We have been asked to announce the passing of Mrs. Leah Marinah Jennings, We have been asked to announce the passing of Mr. James Talmage Wood Jr. who passed away on Monday, May 20, 2019. better known as “Jim”, We have been asked to announce the passing of A Thanksgiving Service will be held at who passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2019. Mr. Graham Haron, Cayman Islands Seafarer’s Association on A Thanksgiving Service will be held at who passed away on Friday, May 17, 2019. Saturday, June 01, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. Savannah United Church on Details of a Thanksgiving Service will be Saturday, May 25, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. Viewing: 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations to Interment at: Pease Bay Family Cemetery Seafarer’s Association. In lieu of flowers donations to Seafarer’s Association, C.I. Cancer Society & Meals on Wheels. Interment at: Prospect Cemetery Condolences can be registered at churchillsfuneralhome.com Condolences can be registered at churchillsfuneralhome.com Condolences can be registered at churchillsfuneralhome.com
Churchill’s Funeral Home Churchill’s Funeral Home Churchill’s Funeral Home We have been asked to announce the passing of We have been asked to announce the passing of We have been asked to announce the passing of Mrs. Perline Rosley Seymour, Mrs. Perline Rosley Seymour, Ms. Myrtle Fyne, who passed away on Sunday, May 05, 2019. who passed away on Sunday, May 05, 2019. who passed away on Friday, May 10, 2019. A Thanksgiving Service will be held at A Thanksgiving Service will be held at A Thanksgiving Service will be held at Elmslie Memorial United Church, Elmslie Memorial United Church, New Testament Church of God, 48 Harbour Drive, George Town on 48 Harbour Drive, George Town on North Sound Rd, Grand Cayman on Saturday, June 01, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 01, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 01, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. Viewing: 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Viewing: 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Interment at: Prospect Cemetery Interment at: Old Man Bay Cemetery Interment at: Old Man Bay Cemetery
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The Family of the Late The Family of the Late The Family Of The Late Blossom Scott Leonard Steele regrets to announce his passing on regrets to announce his passing on Stephen Connors Thursday, 16 May, 2019. Tuesday, 7 May, 2019. regret to announce his passing on Wednesday, 15 May, 2019. A funeral service will be held 2:30 p.m. A funeral service will be held 3:00 p.m. Sunday, 26 May, 2019 at Saturday, 25 May, 2019 at Church of God (Universal). George Town Wesleyan Holiness Church Viewing will be from 1:30 p.m. Windsor Park. Mr. Connors will be repatriated prior to the service. Viewing will be from 2:00 p.m. prior to the service to the United States of America. Interment will follow in Prospect Cemetery.
Condolences can be registered at boddenfuneralservices.com & Interment will follow in Prospect Cemetery. Bodden Funeral Service Facebook page. Condolences can be registered at www.boddenfuneralservices.com & Condolences can be registered at www.boddenfuneralservices.com & Bodden Funeral Service Facebook page Bodden Funeral Service Facebook page REGIONAL C360 C�������� T���� Friday, May 24, 2019 | Issue No 379 PAGE B1 Jamaican Doctor Recognized as Health Leader by World Health Organization Jamaican doctor and professor, Pe- service to form the Junior Doctors’ Asso- living with HIV at his medi- ter Figueroa, has been recognized at ciation (JDA), now the Jamaica Medical cal practice. the World Health Assembly as a health Doctors Association (JMDA). As Presi- “Many people were afraid leader for his substantial contribution dent of the JDA he led doctors to improve back then, but we had a to public health in Jamaica, the Caribbe- health services and their conditions of responsibility. We had to an, the Americas and the world, over the work. He was also a founding member deal with it, so I lead the past four decades. of the Caribbean Public Health Associa- response in HIV for many Dr Figueroa, a Professor of Public tion and the Caribbean College of Family years”, he said. Health, Epidemiology and HIV-AIDS Practitioners. In 1986 he earned a Unit- Figueora mobilized con- at the University of the West Indies in ed Nations Peace Medal for his service siderable funding, estab- Jamaica, received a plaque from the as Vice-chair of the National Committee lished condom usage as a Director General of the World Health for the commemoration of the Interna- norm nationally and estab- Organization, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghe- tional Year of Peace. lished the public access an- breyesus yesterday. Dr Figueroa’s roles over the years ti-retroviral treatment pro- Dr Peter Figueroa (centre) with his plaque “This recognition means a lot to me. have included: Principal Medical Of- gramme. He also expanded It is a true honour. I’ve been working in STI services, leading outreach for HIV Annual Meeting. He is currently part of public health for 40 years and believe testing and prevention, resulting in a the Technical Advisory Group for immu- that I am an example, like many other of�icer the – National Epidemiology HIV-STI in Programme; the Ministry Sci- of reduction of HIV prevalence among sex nizations conveyed by the Pan American health workers, of someone who com- Health; Chief Medical Of�icer; Director workers from 12 to under 4 per cent. Health Organization. mits their life to trying to help others,” bean Health Research Council (CHRC); Professor Figueroa has been a member Professor Figueroa currently serves he said. “I’ve enjoyed working in public andenti�ic temporary Secretary advisorand Chair to of WHO the Carib- on a as the chair of the Caribbean Immuni- health and it is an honor for me to make range of public health topics. since 2014. zation Technical Advisory Group, which a contribution.” He has been instrumental in the HIV of “Health the UNAIDS is more scienti�ic than health. expert It is panel hav- advises Caribbean Ministers of Health, After gaining his medical degree, Dr response in Jamaica, leading the re- ing a just society. It is having the social Figueroa worked in Public Health in Ja- sponse from its outset in 1986 until conditions in place where persons, spe- tion Committee for Eradication of Po- maica during the 1970s, contributing to 2008 and transforming it into a highly cial the most vulnerable are not left be- liovirus.and as chair Dr Figueroa of the Caribbean has also madeCerti�ica- sig- the movement that developed Primary successful multi-sectoral programme. hind”, he said. Health Care in Jamaica including the in- He led the development of a national But his contribution to public health research, with a body of research on a troduction of community health aides, in surveillance system and the investiga- in the Caribbean goes well beyond his wideni�icant range contributions of public health to public and healthinfec- advance of the 1978 Alma Ata Declara- tion of disease outbreaks, and estab- work in HIV. He has provided technical tious disease topics. tion. He was awarded a PhD in 1996 by lished the Epidemiology Research and advice to many Caribbean countries He has received many awards in his the School of Hygiene and Tropical Med- Training Unit, where numerous re- and to the CARICOM Council on Human country, with accolades such as the Med- icine, University of London and has since search studies were conducted includ- and Social Development on a variety of ical Association of Jamaica President’s written or co-authored more than 150 ing an HIV vaccine trial. public health issues since the 1980s. He Award, the Jamaica Public Health Hero published papers and co-edited three In his early career he was one of the Award, the Caribbean Health Research books on a range of public health topics. few clinicians willing to provide medical cil of the Caribbean Epidemiology Cen- Council Award for outstanding contribu- As a young doctor, Dr Figueroa organ- care to HIV patients, and he still pro- treserved and onsince the 1989 Scienti�ic has been Advisory the Chair Coun- of tion to Public Health and Research in the ized his colleagues in the Government vides medical care for scores of people the Caribbean Immunization Managers’ Caribbean, and the Order of Jamaica. First Named System of Atlantic Barbados Scraps Visa Hurricane Season Forms, But Requirements for Several Forecast to Dissipate Soon African, Asian and Gulf States degenerate into a remnant low by this Barbados has removed visa 2019 hurricane season, a subtropical evening,” the NHC said. requirements for several coun- stormTen daysformed before in the the Atlantic of�icial start but isof notthe At the time, Andrea was about 280 tries as the government seeks to expected to be around for much longer. miles west southwest of Bermuda and increase the number of tourist Subtropical Storm Andrea came to moving northward at eight miles per arrivals, and make it easier for life over the Western Atlantic, about hour, with a turn toward the northeast investors to do business with the 335 miles southwest of Bermuda, yes- and east expected tonight. island. terday evening. There are no coastal watches or Minister of Foreign Affairs and Its maximum sustained winds re- warnings in effect but the NHC advised Foreign Trade Senator Dr Jerome mained at about 40 miles per hour un- that interests in Bermuda should still Walcott, who made the disclosure til late this morning when the National monitor the progress of the system. during a post-Cabinet press con- Hurricane Centre (NHC) in Miami said ference, said visas will no longer be in an 11 a.m. advisory that they had with a named storm in the Atlantic be- required for nationals of the following Af- decreased to 35 miles per hour. This is the �ifth consecutive year rican countries to enter Barbados: Came- regard, the Cabinet of Barbados agreed Andrea is now a subtropical de- The next tropical storm that devel- roon, Ethiopia, Ghana, Liberia, Morocco, tothey remove �ind the it fairly visa requirements complicated. for In sev- this pression. “Continued weakening is opsfore inthe the of�icial Atlantic start will of the be season.called Bar- Senegal, Rwanda, and Burkina Faso. eral countries in different parts of the forecast, and Andrea is expected to ry. Visa waivers have also been granted world,” he said. to the Gulf States of Bahrain, Jordan, “We recognize that Africa, a continent Oman and Qatar as well as the Asian of 54 countries, many of them show- countries of Indonesia, Vietnam, Thai- land and India. per cent, in terms of Rwanda, it is time In addition, Barbados has an honor- foring usgrowth to look rates more of closely�ive, six, at and that seven con- ary consul present in Monaco and visa tinent. We have made a pledge, and we requirements have also been lifted for are moving towards establishing a mis- that nation. sion in Accra, Ghana before the end of Minister Walcott explained that it was this year.” important for Barbados to strengthen The Foreign Affairs Minister said relations with countries within the glob- government was also hoping to attract al sphere, make new friends and attract more tourists and investors from the more opportunities. Gulf States and Asian nations. “We depend on tourism, investment “We are recognizing and certainly and opportunities for business. We rec- hoping that the removal of these visa ognize in terms of travel that the stip- requirements would encourage a num- ulations for visas are sometimes a de- ber of persons from these countries, not terrent for tourists and those seeking only in terms of tourism, but for invest- to establish business with the country, ment and business,” he said. Cannabis Authority in Jamaica Taking Steps to Meet Growing Demand Minister of State in the Ministry of The Minister noted, however, that Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and proper regulations must be in place to Fisheries Floyd Green says the Canna- enable access to export markets. bis Licensing Authority (CLA) is taking “Jamaica has a unique brand appeal in the cannabis world, and that gives us an growing demand within the industry. edge. We also know that we need to take stepsHe saidto respond the entity more has ef�iciently embarked to on the a a part of the international market, and review of its application process, which we can only do that if we put together should be completed over the next six export regulations that will make com- weeks. panies like Epican, able to export,” he “We want to ensure there isn’t too said. much bureaucracy in the system while “We want the entire country to un- still ensuring the safeguards,” Green derstand the possibilities that await us, said. especially when we… show that our in- He informed that the CLA will also be dustry has structures and standards in improving site inspection through en- place and is regulated to meet interna- tional guidelines and standards.” “We are going to be strengthening our humangagement resource of two frameworkadditional of�icers. by bringing opening of Epican Montego Bay, Jamai- in a senior director of operations. This is ca’sGreen new wasmedical speaking cannabis at the dispensa- of�icial important because my goal is to reduce Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Floyd ry. The company has a second store in the time it takes for someone to get into Green (second left), participates in the ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open Epican Kingston and is looking to open three Montego Bay . Others (from left) are President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Associa- the legal industry,” he noted. tion (JHTA), Omar Robinson; President of Epican, Dwayne McKenzie; and President of the additional dispensaries in short order. Meanwhile, Green said that the Gov- Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Winston Lawson. (Photo Credit: JIS) He noted that Epican is “uniquely Ja- ernment is in the process of developing maican”, with the company cultivating the regulatory framework to enable the He said that internationally, there is a country to capitalise on the US$100-bil- Jamaica sees those areas as highly bene- Mountain farm where the conditions lion global medical marijuana industry ploration, testing and acceptance of the many health bene�its of cannabis, and producecerti�ied-organic the highest-quality cannabis product. at its Blue steady movement towards scienti�ic ex- �icial and of top priority. GLOBAL NEWS BRIEFS PAGE B2 Friday, May 24, 2019 | Issue No 379 C�������� T����
GLOBAL NEWS BRIEFS Canada vaccine research Philippines row makes progress grows over garbage Canadian scientists The Philippines has may have developed a recalled its ambassador new method of trans- to Canada in an escalat- porting life-saving ing row after Ottawa vaccines to remote and missed a deadline and impoverished regions failed to reclaim gar- of the world at only a bage shipped to Manila fraction of the cost of around six years ago. current techniques. More than 100 con- The research team from McMaster Uni- household waste be- versity in Hamilton, lievedtainers to be �illed recyclable with Ontario, has found plastic arrived in the a way to eliminate Port of Manila between current costly refrig- 2013-2014. It was eration methods or non-recyclable plastic, The Philippines wants Canada to deal with its dumped “cold-chain constant Canada is advancing vaccine research household waste, and garbage storage,” which stores diapers. vaccines at a temperature between 2 by high temperature an hour before you Private Canadian company Chronic Chronic’s owner in 2014 told the To- and 8 Centigrade to keep them viable. can give it to someone, it doesn’t mat- Inc. and its Philippine-based consign- ronto Star he disputed the allegations, “One of the biggest problems is the ter,” co-author Ali Ashkar, a professor of ees transported 103 container vans of saying no garbage was shipped. The need for refrigeration or what we call pathology and molecular medicine spe- waste from Canada to the Philippines, contents were 95 percent plastic, he the cold-chain,” lead author Vincent Le- cialising in immunology, said. claimed, and the rest contained ma- ung, an assistant professor of chemical Mr Leung said the new method ic Centre for Environmental Law and engineering at McMaster University, they’ve developed could have the po- Litigation.according to the legal non-pro�it Pacif- household recycling bin. said. “Right now, almost all vaccines on tential to save the lives of millions of In an April assessment, CELL said terialsCanadian one wouldPrime �ind Minister in a standard Justin the market are required to be refriger- people around the world who current- that Canada had violated the Basel Trudeau said that the government ated from manufacturing all the way to ly don’t have access to life-saving vac- Convention - an international treaty had been working “very closely” with the end user.” cines. designed to reduce the movements of The cold-chain method is considered “Right now, there’s like 18.5 million hazardous waste between nations - the past months, adding that “we very children under the age of one that do during those years. muchPhilippine hope of�icialsto get to a on resolution the issue short- over ple in remote or poor regions of the not have access vaccines,” Mr Leung “The container vans were falsely de- ly.” worlda signi�icant where barrierthey don’t to inoculatingalways have peo- the said. “Every year, there’s about one and clared to contain homogenous plastic Philippine presidential spokesper- means or infrastructure to refrigerate half million people that die from pre- scrap material when in fact these ship- son Salvador Panelo was due to meet and transport fragile vaccines. ventable diseases because they don’t ments contained heterogenous waste Canadian authorities to discuss the “You can spend all kinds of money de- have access to vaccines, so this is a huge including baled household garbage,” issue of waste, but he claims that they veloping a vaccine, but if it is deactivated global health issue.” CELL said. did not show up. Cuba feeds off Brexit increases tourism dollars racism in UK Cuba’s economic fu- Ethnic minorities in Brit- ture is so fragile that ain are facing rising and in- at present it all hinges creasingly overt racism, with on its tourism revenue. levels of discrimination and Cuba recently had to in- abuse continuing to grow in troduce food rationing the wake of the Brexit referen- because it cannot meet dum, nationwide research re- demands for its popula- veals. tion of 11.5 million. Seventy-one percent of peo- That’s why it is relying ple from ethnic minorities on visitors to beaches now report having faced ra- and at its all-inclusive cial discrimination, compared resorts, dive sites and with 58 percent in January cobblestoned colonial Cuba expects to reach 5 million tourists this year 2016, before the European Racism in the UK has increased since Brexit plazas. Union vote. As most of Cuba’s economy stag- against foreign companies doing busi- The data comes amid rising concern The trend appears in line with crime nates or declines, the country has at the use of divisive rhetoric in public launched a full-scale effort to turn vir- the island’s socialist revolution. before this week’s European parliament ly motivated hate crime has increased tually the only bright industry — tour- nessCuba on began properties to open con�iscated the island after to elections, where some leading candi- every�igures, year which since have 2013, shown doubling that racial- to ism — into the source that can pull the tourists after the collapse of the Soviet dates, including Ukip’s Carl Benjamin 71,251 incidents in England and Wales rest of the communist island out of its Union and the subsequent loss of bil- and the independent Tommy Robinson, worst economic crisis in two decades. lions of dollars a year in aid. In 1996, have records of overt racism. David Lammy, the Labour Minister of Across the Florida Straits, the Trump Cuba had 30,000 state-owned hotel The survey by Opinium suggests rac- Parliamentin 2018, according for Tottenham to the Home and Of�ice.a lead- administration is intently focused on rooms and about a million tourists a ing anti-racism campaigner, described scaling back tourism to the island as year. deploying overt abuse or discrimination. part of a campaign to smother the Cu- Last year it had about 70,000 rooms, Theists areproportion feeling increasingly of people from con�ident an ethnic in Khan, the chief executive of the Runny- ban economy and force its government with an additional 24,000 in privately minority who said they had been target- medethe �indings Trust, asa race “alarming”, equality while thinktank, Omar to sever ties with President Nicolas owned bed-and-breakfasts. In total, ed by a stranger rose from 64 percent in said it was now clear that Brexit, while Maduro’s government in Venezuela. Cuba drew 4.7 million tourists in 2018, January 2016 to 76 percent in February not the source of racism, had led to high- President Trump recently activated a 1.3 percent rise over the previous this year, when the most recent polling er levels of racism being expressed and a section of the 1996 US law known was carried out of 1,006 people weight- that social media was “normalising hate as Helms-Burton, allowing lawsuits lion within reach. ed to be nationally representative. and increasing division”. year that puts its latest goal of �ive mil- Honduras strike Venezuela petrol in cancels Cayman �light short supply Honduran health, edu- Venezuelans have cation and social service been struggling to workers have been strik- live with an increas- ing since May 13 which ing shortage of food, had a knock-on effect in medicine, electricity the Cayman Islands on and water for the last Monday, forcing Cayman cent months the prob- to La Ceiba and Roatan. lem�ive has years got andeven in more re- AirwaysAround to 40 cancel passengers �lights acute. were left stranded at the An unprecedented Owen Roberts Interna- economic crisis and, tional Airport. more recently, the Doctors, teachers and Honduras is experiencing a series of strikes severe US econom- Venezuela is oil rich, but gas supplies are dire other professions in Hon- ic sanctions aimed at duras have been striking and protesting of President Juan Orlando Hernández forcing out President Nicolas Maduro Harsh US economic sanctions that recent legislation that would privatise - whose election many consider the re- have paralysed public service. health and educational services. The sult of fraud and violence - and his plans vital oil industry are punishing the al- to privatise public sectors. The govern- one million percent, feeding a family readyhave speci�icallydecrepit state-owned targeted Venezuela’s petroleum National Institute of Vocational Train- ment’s response has usually included onWith an average hyperin�lation salary runninghas become at over al- and natural petrol company, PDVSA. �irst protest was held by workers for the repression. most impossible. the institute is privatised. For example, a month ago, a One of the very few things that Ven- of our installed capacity. In other ing,In who an action fear that called they by will the be Platform �ired once for 10,000-strong protest against govern- ezuelans could afford was petrol be- words,“We areour re�ining maximum at only capacity 20 percent is 1.3 the Defence of Health and Education, ment privatisation policies, corruption, cause it literally cost nothing. A litre million barrels a day, but we are only protesters gathered in Cuba Square in human rights abuses, violence and re- of petrol cost less than one cent. But Tegucigalpa, the capital. The protest was pression was broken up by police who said Alfredo Quiroz, an oil industry ex- supported nationwide by work stoppag- pert.managing to re�ine 260,000 barrels,” es and protests in schools and health assassinations are not uncommon. ofnow, Venezuelans. even �illing a car with the fuel has “That is not enough for Venezuela’s and medical facilities. Honduras�ired tear gasis oneinto ofthe the crowd. most Political violent suddenlyMotorists become are having dif�icult to for queue millions for Hondurans have held many protests places in the world outside of war are having to import gasoline to make againstphili the US-backed government zones. the acute shortages. up�ive for million the shortfall.” vehicles. So that means we hours to �ill their vehicles because of INTERNATIONAL SPORTS C�������� T���� Friday, May 24, 2019 | Issue No 379 PAGE B3 Warriors join the legends club The Golden State Warriors cannot be discounted as Despite the Warriors looking vulnerable since Kevin one of the greatest teams in NBA history. After an indif- Durant’s recent injury, they have had to battle player ferent start to the season and some wobbly moments disputes, complacency, and an array of injuries in a along the way, their place in basketball’s pantheon is rocky season, yet they are in the Finals again thanks to now assured after overcoming the Portland Trail Blaz- the 119-117 overtime win over the Blazers to win the ers on Monday. Western Conference Finals series 4-0. This Warriors side compares with the very best. The They will face either the Milwaukee Bucks or Toron- 1979-88 Boston Celtics, the 1990-98 Chicago Bulls, to Raptors in the Finals. and the 1979-91, as well as the 1999-04 Los Angeles Golden State join the Boston Celtics - who made 10 Lakers, are undoubtedly the supreme teams and now straight NBA Finals between 1957-66, winning nine of the Warriors join that elite band. Three NBA championships – and possibly four by secutive NBA Finals. them"I hope - as itthe doesn't only team go unnoticed," ever to reach said at Warriors least �ive coach con- years speaks for itself. Steve Kerr. "Five straight Finals hasn't been done since next month - and a Finals appearance in the past �ive the Sixties, hasn't been done for a reason. It's very, very
anddif�icult." 11 assists, while Draymond Green chipped in with 18Stephen points, 14Curry rebounds �inished and with 11 37assists points, as the13 reboundsWarriors eased past Portland. Stephen and younger brother Seth made history in Steph Curry was in brilliant form again
NBA Conference Final. "Happy to get a little rest before we have to play theWhile series, Stephen, becoming 31, thehas �irst twice brothers been named to face the off NBA's in an again," coach Kerr said. most valuable player (2015, 2016), Seth reached the It is much-needed rest, too. Besides missing Durant, the Warriors clinched the Despite Stephen coming out on top, becoming the series in Portland without injured DeMarcus Cousins play-offs for the �irst time in his career this season. and Andre Iguodala. There's no way of knowing yet game sweep, he was full of praise for his brother. if Durant and Cousins will be back in time for the Fi- �ifthHe mansaid: to "Somebody score 30 points had to in lose, every but game this isof just a four- the nals, either. Plenty of other Warriors are dealing with beginning for him and his career in terms of being on bumps and bruises as well. this stage. He's proved to a lot of people that not only Losing sharpness is always a major concern during does he belong, but he can play big minutes in play-off these days without games, but the Warriors surely feel games. the obvious advantage - rest - outweighs any draw- The Finals start on May 30 which gives the Warriors backs, especially after they were stretched to seven ample time to rest and possibly see injured players re- Draymond Green made another fine contribution turn. and had only two days off before the NBA Finals. games by Houston last year in the conference �inals Gatlin, 37, has not slowed down Justin Gatlin may be 37 and remains a While Gatlin targets one last hurrah at the World Championships in Doha this but he is still winning 100-metre races summer, Norman laid down a marker by athate elite �igure level. for his two drug convictions, winning the men's 200m in a meet re- Gatlin pipped Japan's Yoshihide Kiryu cord 19.84 seconds, shaving 0.03 off the to win the men's 100m as fellow Amer- mark Namibia's Frankie Fredericks set 20 years ago. Championship warning with a superb The runaway victor, who last month 200mican Michaelat the Golden Norman Grand �ired Prix ain WorldOsaka clocked a personal best of 43.45 in the on Sunday. 400m, left Yang Chun-Han trailing in his wake, the Taiwanese runner-up, in 20.50. Ravel Morrison has not fulfilled his potential championGatlin produced dipping at athe strong line to �inishedge out to Ominously for his rivals, Norman in- Kiryuclock 10by secondsa hundredth �lat, theof a reigning second. world sisted that he can still get faster. Indonesia's world under-20 cham- “I feel as though there are multiple ar- pion Lalu Muhammad Zohri broke his eas I can improve on,” said the 21-year- Morrison in own national record as he took third in old Californian. “I didn't feel as though 10.03 — the fastest time ever recorded the intensity that I usually have during a by an athlete from Southeast Asia. 200m was there.” Jamaica Gold Cup squad Former Manchester United and Eng- Along with time at Lazio and stints land youth international Ravel Mor- at Birmingham City and Queens Park rison has been named in Jamaica's Rangers, Morrison played one year on preliminary 40-player squad for this loan at Liga MX club Atlas. summer's Gold Cup. Morrison travelled to Jamaica for the As a teenager at United, Sir Alex Fer- Reggae Boyz' game against Antigua guson said he was one of the most gifted and Barbuda in March 2018 and has 14-year-olds he’d ever seen. His future since obtained his Jamaican passport. looked assured for greatness and string Jamaica head coach Theodore Whit- of England caps. But Morrison lacked more also called in Bayer Leverkusen's discipline and had personal problems 21-year-old winger Leon Bailey, who which led to him leaving Old Trafford. has previously been reluctant to ac- cept call-ups and has cast doubts on England youth national teams and was whether he would represent Jamaica. widelyThe 26-year-old lauded as a mid�ielder future star shone for thefor Jamaica are in Group C of this sum- Three Lions, but the former West Ham mer's Gold Cup alongside El Salvador, United player struggled to consolidate Honduras and Curacao. The Reggae himself at club level and is currently Boyz kick off their campaign against Justin Gatlin shows no signs of slowing at 37 playing for Ostersunds in Sweden. Honduras in Kingston on June 17. Simmons looks set for Windies return The decision by Phil Simmons to step down as head After being West Indies head coach for 18 months, coach of Afghanistan after the World Cup has opened the possibility of a return to the West Indies team. on-led West Indies Cricket Board in 2016. Simmons recently announced that he would be leav- SimmonsHowever, was while controversially the 56-year-old �ired by Trinidadian the Dave Camer- chal- ing the post after achieving his goal of helping Afghani- stan qualify for the tournament, which runs in England business for new Cricket West Indies president Ricky and Wales from May 30 till July 14. Skerrittlenged the was decision to apologise in court, to onethe offormer the �irst West orders Indies of His contract, although due to expire at the end of the all-rounder and reach an amicable resolution. World Cup, would most likely have been extended. It was agreed that the settlement amount would re-
Skerritt then ended the contract of interim coach Richardmain con�idential. Pybus and named Floyd Reifer as head coach Phil Simmons is likely to re-join the West Indies for the Windies' tour to Ireland to take part in the re- cently concluded Tri-Nations Series as well as the ampton this week which also included an additional World Cup. warm-up game against Australia at The Rose Bowl on Meanwhile, after missing out on their 15-man squad Wednesday. for the event, all-rounders Dwayne Bravo and Kieron West Indies World Cup squad: Jason Holder (c), Pollard are in the West Indies' list of reserve players for Chris Gayle, Kemar Roach, Darren Bravo, Andre Rus- the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2019. sell, Shai Hope, Sheldon Cottrell, Evin Lewis, Shannon Bravo's selection in the 10-man list comes despite Gabriel, Carlos Brathwaite, Ashley Nurse, Shimron Het- him having retired from international cricket in Oc- myer, Fabian Allen, Oshane Thomas, Nicholas Pooran tober last year, while Pollard has just returned from a Reserve player list: Sunil Ambris, Dwayne Bravo, successful Indian Premier League season with Mumbai John Campbell, Jonathan Carter, Roston Chase, Shane Indians, who lifted the IPL trophy for a record fourth Dowrich, Keemo Paul, Khary Pierre, Raymon Reifer, Ki- Dwayne Bravo may get a World Cup chance after all time. The reserves are at a training camp in South- eron Pollard ADVERTISEMENT PAGE B4 Friday, May 24, 2019 | Issue No 379 C�������� T����
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