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See story on page 3 >> PAHI Minister Tours Departments, Meets Staff DoE ADVICE IGNORED ON FILLING IRONSHORE FOR DEVELOPMENT Newly appointed Minister of Planning, Agriculture, Housing and Infrastructure (PAHI), Hon. Jay Ebanks toured a number  GOVERNMENT — page 9 of departments under his portfortio and met with staff members last week. These included the Public Works De- partment, Department of Vehicle and Equipment Services, Facilities Manage- ment, Department of Agriculture, Nation- al Roads Authority, Department of Vehicle and Drivers’ Licensing, National Housing Development Trust, among others. “It is important for me to meet the staff in their work environment, see what they do and have some discussions before making plans for the ministry,” said Min- ATTORNEY GENERAL WINS AT ister Ebanks. PRIVY COUNCIL ON REFERENDUMS X Acting Director, Public Works Department Troy Whorms with Hon. Jay Ebanks during a ISSUE Department tour SEE PAHI MINISTER TOURS, Page 9 Fast & Affordable - ADVERTISE YOUR EMPLOYMENT ADS Accepted by WORC with Email [email protected] Caymanian Times Newspaper or call 9162000 / 9458463 2 Issue No 660 | Wednesday, May 12, 2021 | Caymanian Times E�itorial

EDITORIAL LET’S VACCINATE BEFORE IT GETS TOO LATE The turnout for Saturday’s ‘vaccination ly involved and leading the global effort rally’ (complete with the prize incentives) against the COVID-19 pandemic, is that was both impressive and encouraging the vaccines on the market are safe, to the with reports of around 1,000 people lining extent that they are also getting vaccinat- up to get the jab. ed. It suggests that the message about the A reluctance to take the vaccine is un- importance of the COVID-19 vaccine for derstandable especially with the reports individuals and the wider community is of a small minority of cases of severe reac- getting through again. tions to at least one of the vaccine brands, After the initial good response which the Oxford AstraZeneca. had put Cayman in the top league of the It’s reassuring however, that the greater global vaccination roll-out, the rate slowed majority of people who have been vacci- down, especially when the campaign was nated have had little or no adverse reac- opened up for those 16 to 50age range. tion. Getting vaccinated remains a matter of And while the current indications glob- choice but there is a wider community ally and locally are we may have to learn good at stake. to live with the virus, the level of protec- The information from the scientists, tion against severe illness that the vac- governments and others who are direct- cines provide eclipses the doubts being

X Sabrina Turner, Martyn Roper, and Clinton Whittaker who took his first shot

expressed...and some have been rather outlandish to put it mildly. pharma’ and a slew of conspiracy theories The COVID-19 vaccine should now be faceSide into issues the backgroundabout the profitability when measured of ‘big viewed as just another in the arsenal of vaccines that protect us from diseases or which now include the COVID-19 vaccines. reduce the risk of us becoming seriously ill upSo against let’s play the our efficacy part for of theseourselves vaccines and should we be unfortunate to contract one for Cayman. of the many viruses in circulation. Let’s not be close-minded. Our health Here’s a list to consider across all age depends on this. groups (sourced from the UK National Opening up the borders and the economy also depend on it. (measles, mumps and rubella), tuberculo- sis,Health chicken Service pox - NHS);and shingles.There’s flu, rotavirus, MMR also So, come on Cayman, vaccines that provide a safeguard against It’s getting late, let’s vaccinate. pneumonia and hepatitis A and B. Also, note the vaccine expiry date. Add to that list vaccines against, small- It would be a crying shame pox, diphtheria and rabies plus others be- To end up throwing away ing researched. Vaccines which have been donated by They all have side effects but that is far the UK While elsewhere in the world people individual, their family, the community are literally dying andoutweighed the world. by the proven benefits to the For the lack of vaccines

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X Governor Martyn Roper, with Department of Health workers, and Dr. Lee X Health-worker heroes Ministers roll up their sleeves at ORIA By Christopher Tobutt coming months we have to have a plan for the reopening of our Hon Premier Wayne Panton, borders and central to that plan - to restore a normal economy is ernment ministers and VIPs having a well-vaccinated pop- cameflanked to byOwen a whole Roberts host Interna of gov- ulation – there’s just no getting tional Airport on Saturday 7 May around it. We’re leading from the led a big drive to get at least 70% front and have to make sure that of the country vaccinated so that as a government, we are all fully Cayman can reopen soon. While vaccinated, to show the way for- quite a few of the Ministers and ward for the rest of the country. MP’s that make up the new gov- Please do your part, and be part ernment have already received of the solution. both of their jabs, quite a few Rolling up their sleeves were Chris Saunders, the deputy pre- second doses. The Government mier and Minister of Economic iswere urging coming everyone to get theirover first16 orto Development and Labourm and while Kenneth Bryan, Minister of the 2-dose covid-19 vaccinations Tourism and Transport, as well beforecome andJune get 9, so their that first as many dose as of as East End Member of Parlia- possible can be vaccinated be- ment, Isaac Rankine. fore the current shipment from the UK effectively expires. said, “Its really good news that Premier Panton said: “Taking soChief many Medicalof the people Officer have Dr. come Lee X Government Ministers and MP’s proudly show their vaccination sticky-plasters. Photo includes Minister of the vaccine is key to our plan out today to take the vaccine. Health Sabrina Turner, Chris Saunders, Kenneth Bryan, Katherine Ebanks-Wilks, Bernie Bush, Isaac Rankine, and McKeeva Bush to reopen the borders to start We’re getting through our last our tourism industry, and it is remaining doses and we really really the only solution moving want to make sure that we use encouraging our community vaccines which, when you look look globally and see what’s hap- forward. It is obviously a public them up, because they are a real to take the vaccine. We have an around the world would be a pening we have a golden nugget health issue, but at the end of the gift to all of Cayman to protect us incredible opportunity with our crying shame.” here that is about to expire and day it translates to a global eco- from the coronavirus. supply of vaccines from the UK Sabrina Turner, Minister of we really hope that the message nomic crisis, too. His Excellency the Governor, but they do expire at the end of Health and Wellness. I want to is sent out clearly here in com- “This is the only solution, mov- Martyn Roper was also encour- June. So you have to have your say that this event is very im- bination with what is happening ing forward. We have to get to a aging everyone to come and get portant today and we are really globally then the people will real- point where we have the maxi- vaccinated. “This is really im- so you can have the second dose encouraged as well, there has ize how blessed we are to have a mum number of people who are portant and I’m really thankful atfirst the dose end of by June. the ninthOtherwise of June, we been a lot of effort into getting vaccination like this that is highly vaccinated. At some point in the to Premier Panton and his team will have to waste some of the the uptake of vaccines. When we sought-after.”

X Minister of Tourism and Transport Hon. Kenneth Bryan X Premier Wayne Panton, and his 17-year old Foster Son receives his first jab, with Hon Premier Wayne Panton looking on proudly show their vaccination cards X Chris Saunders 4 Issue No 660 | Wednesday, May 12, 2021 | Caymanian Times E�ucation Pre-schoolers to get new literacy programme Young children in certain pre- tor, explained that decades of research showed that early investment in literacy ground-breaking new early years litera- could have a profound impact on brain de- schools will be benefitting soon from a organisation, Literacy is For Everyone far exceeding academics. (LIFE).cy programme, thanks to the non-profit velopment“As well asand raising learning, educational with its achieve-benefits LIFE has teamed up with the Cayman ment and future job prospects, high liter- Islands Early Childhood Association (CIE- acy levels improve health and wellness, eliminate poverty, impact crime and in- cious Gems Preschool on Walkers Road carcerations rates, and ensure long-term thisCA) toSeptember, bring Thrive and Bythen Five it isfirstly to be to rolled Pre- socio-economic stability for all,” she said. out to eight preschools in total over the Thrive By Five is made up of several coming two years. LIFE organisers say the elements, including LIFE’s signature cu- programme is designed to foster a love of rated classroom libraries. Participating language and extends the scope of LIFE preschools receive high-interest class- programmes to target children in the birth room libraries to support the Early Years Curriculum, with culturally appropriate ti- The programme has been sponsored by tles selected by dedicated LIFE volunteer, Deloitteto five age-range. Cayman Islands and their Head of Kirsten Penner, to promote diversity and Corporate Responsibility and WorldClass inclusion, while cultivating a lifelong love programmes, Clarisa Pelozzi, said it would of language and books. provide a unique platform for children to LIFE intends to use the programme to X Deloitte LIFE sponsorship. Thrive By Five, Phase 1 develop a vital skillset, to succeed in both help bolster training for teachers, with their learning and throughout all stages of each member of staff engaged in the The series was written and devised Ms Williams said that early childhood their lives. Thrive By Five programme receiving pro- by CIECA President, Nicola Williams, Underscoring the importance of intro- fessional learning opportunities courtesy and is delivered by a host of local ed- and Thrive By Five focused on engaging ducing literacy to children at a very early of LIFE’s new 10-point Teacher Education ucational specialists, including: gov- witheducation the most was up-to-date a highly research. specialised field age, Juliet Austin, LIFE’s Executive Direc- Video series. ernment Literacy Specialist Yosha Al- “Many people think that literacy begins phonse; Acting Director of the Early when children learn how to read and write Childhood Care and Education Unit Dr words, but the building blocks for literacy Pearlyn Burrell; LIFE Board Member are formed much earlier. When literacy and Early Childhood advocate Reina experiences are personal, purposeful, and Jefferson and Village Montessori owner, embedded in context, young children gain Jeifrene Small. a deeper understanding of how print helps Workshops will be held as well to sup- people to organise and express themselves port parents and caregivers. and get along with others,” she said.

THE ROADS LAW (2005 Revision) Sec�on 3 Declara�on of Intent Investigation Launched In exercise of the powers conferred on the Governor by Sec�on 3 of the Roads into Incident at Clifton Law (2005 Revision), and ac�ng upon recommenda�on by the Na�onal Roads Authority and Cabinet in the public interest, it is hereby declared that; Hunter High School 1. It is the inten�on of the Na�onal Roads Authority and in the public interest to open an access road as described hereunder: The Department of Education Services Government schools are priorities. “We (DES) advises that the Royal Cayman Is- are committed to supporting the affect- lands Police Service (RCIPS) has undertak- ed students and ensuring their physical REGISTRATION SECTION: en investigations of an incident involving and emotional well-being. Immediate and North Side three Clifton Hunter High School students, necessary actions have been taken to ad- REGISTRATION BLOCK: who fell ill after allegedly ingesting food that dress this matter in line with the National 45A contained an unknown substance. Of those School Discipline and School Behaviour BOUNDARY PLAN: involved, two individuals have already been Policy,” Mrs. Hopkins added. BP 627 To learn more about the National School PORTIONS OF LAND NEEDED: til the investigation is completed. Discipline and School Behaviour Policy The proposed roadwork is deﬁned by boundaries outlined in green on BP 634 identifiedActing andDirector excluded of DES,from theMrs. school Tammy un- visit: http://www.education.gov.ky/por- and listed in the Schedule below. Hopkins is reassuring the public that the tal/page/portal/mehhome/education/ safety and wellness of students in the policies 2. The Na�onal Roads Authority and its agents are authorized to enter upon lands listed in the Schedule below for the purposes of undertaking the road works, such authority to take eﬀect 15 days from the date of publica�on of this No�ce in the Cayman Islands Gaze�e.

3. Boundary Plan Number 627 may be inspected at the oﬃces of: • The Na�onal Roads Authority, North Sound Road; • The Lands & Survey Department, 133 Elgin Avenue, both of George Town, Grand Cayman or at the Lands Oﬃce, 19 Kirkconnell Street, Cayman Brac, or online at www.caymanlandinfo.ky under ‘Road Schemes’.

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X PWD/NRA teams ready for their assignments at launch of annual joint hurricane preparedness exercise X At each building teams reported their efforts to staff back at PWD who logged the results PWD/NRA Teams Prepare for Hurricane Season Once the facilities The long-established standard is for the were shuttered, inspec- exercise to be complete within six hours. tering exercise was held in 1988 some tors also carried out This year’s exercise time took 5 hrs. and monthsThe first before CI GovernmentHurricane Gilbert official hit shut- the detailed inspections to 10 mins. Islands. certify that the buildings are adequately secured. This exercise replicates the activities that will take place in the event of a real hurricane. Some statutory au- thorities also participated in the exercise, by securing their own facilities. Speaking to staff at THE ROADS LAW (2005 Revision) X Acting Director of Public Works Troy Whorms with represent- the PWD compound at Sec�on 6—No�ce of Entry atives from Hazard Management Cayman Islands the start of the exercise The Acting Director of In exercise of the powers conferred on the Governor by Sec�on d 6 of the Roads The Public Works Department (PWD) PWD Troy Whorms and Ministry rep- Law (2005 Revision), and ac�ng upon recommenda�on by the Na�onal Roads and National Roads Authority (NRA) com- resentative Leyda Nicholson-Makasare Authority and Cabinet in the public interest, it is hereby declared that; pleted their 34th consecutive joint hurri- thanked the team for their contributions cane preparedness exercise on Wednes- to preparedness and urged them to exer- 1. It is the inten�on of the Na�onal Roads Authority and in the public interest day, 5 May 2021. cise safety during the exercise. to open an access road as described hereunder: Some 170 PWD and NRA staff fanned out around Grand Cay- REGISTRATION SECTION: man to inspect 97 Government North Side buildings for hurricane prepar- REGISTRATION BLOCK: edness ahead of the start of the Hurricane Season on 1 June. All 45A 15 purpose-built hurricane shel- BOUNDARY PLAN: ters were found to be available for BP 627 shelter if needed. PORTIONS OF LAND NEEDED: Teams testing for overall hurri- The proposed roadwork is deﬁned by boundaries outlined in green on BP 636 cane readiness, shuttered up key and listed in the Schedule below. government buildings and shel- ters, checked and started standby 2. The Na�onal Roads Authority and its agents are authorized to enter upon lands listed in the Schedule below for the purposes of undertaking the road tern water levels were at an ac- X Convoys head out to begin the shuttering exercise works, such authority to take eﬀect 15 days from the date of publica�on of ceptablegenerators level and and verified state. that cis- on Grand Cayman this No�ce in the Cayman Islands Gaze�e.

3. Boundary Plan Number 627 may be inspected at the oﬃces of: Government agencies offer preparedness tips • The Na�onal Roads Authority, North Sound Road; With the start of the hurricane season these materials are in limited supply on • The Lands & Survey Department, 133 Elgin Avenue, both of George Town, only a few weeks away, organisers of the the island in the event of a hurricane). Grand Cayman or at the Lands Oﬃce, 19 Kirkconnell Street, Cayman Brac, or 34th annual hurricane preparedness ex- 3. Is your home a safe place to stay in online at www.caymanlandinfo.ky under ‘Road Schemes’. ercise encouraged members of the pub- the event of a hurricane? If it is situated lic to review their own home protection on or near the sea, or it is of poor con- plans with a focus on the following items: struction, then it is not. If not, where will SCHEDULE 1. What materials will be used to cov- you stay? In the home of a friend, rela- er windows and glass doors in the event tive or at your workplace or in a public Block Parcel Approximate Area loss in acres of a hurricane (usually plywood or pur- hurricane shelter? pose-built aluminum shutters). Interested persons should visit the 45A 91 0.11 2. Where will these materials be ob- Hazard Management Cayman Islands tained, and how will they be installed (it website at http://www.caymanpre- th is often too late to consider this once a Made in Cabinet this 15 February 2021. hurricane warning has been issued as Disaster Preparedness. Clerk of Cabinet pared.gov.ky/ for official guidance on 6 Issue No 660 | Wednesday, May 12, 2021 | Caymanian Times Local News / Vaccination Sc�e�ule UCCI Innovation Tour Taken by the Force Two groups of local entrepreneurs, in- a vibrant tech industry here in Cayman,” vestors and mentors toured the tech side McAfee said. “In providing education and of Cayman on Tuesday and Thursday, May training that will equip students with the 4 and 6, getting a close-up view of what the island nation has to offer and what it the tech industry, UCCI is an active player might bring to the future. innecessary its development. tools to succeed But we andcan flourishalso serve in The tour participants also got a taste of as a catalyst, creating synergy among the a galaxy far, far away as they encountered Han Solo, Yoda, storm troopers, X-wing gether in a fertile environment. The Inno- pilots and even a Wookie along the way. vationleaders Tour in this is one field example by bringing of that.” them to- Tuesday’s tour coincided with Star Wars On Thursday, Andre Ebanks, the newly Day (“May the 4th be with you”) and the appointed minister for investment, innovation and social development, was on hand for a portion of the UCCI tour and Thetour characters members showed good naturedly up again high-fivedon Thurs- met with local students, entrepreneurs, daythe charactersto keep the and element even ofposed fun on for the selfies. tour. mentors and incubator executives. Ebanks Hosted by the University College of the Cayman Islands and sponsored by Digital “It’s incredibly important for us to be X UCCI President and CEO Stacy McAfee and storm trooper Cayman, the event was intended to pro- onsaid the such cutting events edge are of beneficial. technology,” Ebanks mote the country’s tech industry capabil- said. "Being a part of the innovation tour economy. Developing an ecosystem re- ities and included a tour of the UCCI cam- Showing local experts and entrepre- aligns well with our goals," said Cayman quires a multi-disciplinary, cross-section pus and a pitch showcase by local startup neurs the potential of programmes and Enterprise City CEO Charlie Kirkconnell. of players to embrace a spirit of compet- companies. Caymanian students at UCCI is important, “Cayman Enterprise City is focused on itive collaboration. Our team at TechCay- “The university is acting as the convener Ebanks said. Adding that those students building a comprehensive technology eco- man is committed to enhancing its role in to bring different elements of society to- “are the future.” system for companies of all sizes and stag- this ecosystem by facilitating and support- gether related to the tech industry,” said The tour was sponsored by Digital Cay- es of development. Our mission is to help ing technology creation and innovation on Tom Jenkins man. Managing Director Polly Pickering diversify Cayman’s economy and develop all three of our islands, thereby creating Jenkins, a local retired tech executive, said it was a chance to show off Cayman’s a business community where innovation more opportunities for Caymanians." organized the event. While he has put to- tech potential. thrives." The daylong schedule included a stop at gether similar programmes many times in “Being a part of this tour is a good ex- Gene Thompson, co-founder and chair- Cayman Islands Centre for Business De- other locations, he believes this was the ample of what Digital Cayman is all about,” man of TechCayman, said the tour was velopment and tours of Tech Cayman and Pickering said. “We set out to help diver- part of a larger effort to boost the local Cayman Enterprise City before arriving UCCI President and CEO Stacy McAfee sify Cayman’s economy and support com- tech industry. at UCCI. There they were greeted by steel saidfirst tourthe tour of its spotlighted kind in Cayman. the type of pro- munity innovation. It is really exciting to "These innovation tours have provided pan music, the Star Wars characters and active role the university can take. help drive this process forward.” a showcase for the work being done to host President and CEO McAfee “In recent months, there has been a Others who partnered with the tour develop the local tech ecosystem, which is great deal of talk about the potential of were equally excited. quickly becoming a key sector of Cayman's SEE UCCI INNOVATION TOUR, Page 7 Environment / Local News / Community Notices Caymanian Times | Wednesday, May 12, 2021 | Issue No 660 7 DoE ADVICE IGNORED ON FILLING IRONSHORE FOR DEVELOPMENT The Department of Environment: (DoE) has distanced itself from a decision allow-

North West Point for a luxury property de- velopmenting the filling project. in of part of the ironshore on In a statement dated, May 6th regarding the decision which is being questioned by some residents in the area and environment campaigners, the DoE said its recommendations were ignored. “We highlighted that there would be impacts to the marine environment from this that “the Central Planning Authority (CPA) mayfilling,” accept the DoEor reject said these while recommenda pointing out- tions when they make their decision.” “Our recommendations were not followed,” the DOE said. According to the Department of Envi- ronment, it was made aware of activity at the site (called Serrana) and sent its Con- Development and Planning Regulations) this case “our recommendations were not plication for Development and dictates followed.” any conditions of approval if applicable. The DoE said it was previously consult- it said. In March 2020, the CPA granted per- The environmental impact of residential edservation on plans Officers for the to development assess the situation. in 2019, andThe avoid DoE the also need explained: to fill the “We barcadere,” highlight- mission for the development, including a and commercial projects in Cayman, was - ed that there would be impacts to the ma- variance to the standard coastal setbacks a prominent factor in the recent election dere and a reduced setback from the sea. allowing it to be built closer to the sea, and campaign and is expected to form a key pil- which“We includedrecommended partially that filling the theproposed barca However, it also points out that The Cen- lar of the policies of the new PACT admin- building be relocated further from the sea tralrine Planningenvironment Authority from this (CPA) filling.” may accept According to the DoE, “As these works istration led by Premier Wayne Panton. to increase the coastal setbacks (to meet or reject these recommendations when werepartially given filling planning the barcadere. permission and fall Mr Panton, a previous environment the minimum legal requirement under the they make their decision,” adding that in within the landowners’ boundary, this is minister, has given the issue an even high- the jurisdiction of the Planning Depart- ment.” Ministry of Sustainability and Climate Re- Under its mandate, the 13 member CPA siliencyer profile for and which priority he has by taken renaming direct itport the- decides whether or not to support an ap- folio responsibility.

COMMUNITY NOTICES DVDL Offices to Close on Thursday, May 13 The Department of Vehicle and Driv- ers’ Licensing (DVDL) wishes to advise

closed on Thursday, May 13, 2021, to facilitatethe public a training that all workshop its offices and will staff be meeting. - ness as usual on Friday, May 14. CustomersAll offices ofare DVDL reminded will resumethat they busi can renew their vehicle and driver’s licences UCCI Innovation Tour Taken by online via DVDL’s website at www.dvdl. the Force gov.ky. X DVDL Red Bay office CONTINUED FROM Page 6 Participants met with entrepreneurs - Police Clearance Certificate who are using digitally based strategies to wiches and storm trooper patties. change the business landscape, from food items,Following such lunch, as tie-fighter-shaped local teams of entre sand- delivery to easing online access for ser- preneurs participated in a pitch compe- required for processing of vices such as license registration and bill tition, presenting solutions for local chal- payment. lenges that have the potential for global A campus tour included stops at the export, such as an app for mobile services, WORC applications Cisco Networking Academy, the chem- online appliance sales and a gaming pro- istry lab, the solar observatory and the gram designed to reduce stress and anx- Workforce Opportunities & Residency new One Stop Centre, where various Star iety. Cayman (WORC) would like to remind Wars-themed pastries and food sculp- Jenkins said education and cooperation its customers that applications will not tured created by the hospitality students were the goals of the event. be accepted without a Police Clearance were on display. There was also a student “We’re bringing angels (mentors) to- - presentation of the recent CFA research gether with entrepreneurs and industry missions. Therefore, to ensure the time- leaders to talk about the possibilities here lyCertificate processing included of applications, when making customers sub among universities in the Caribbean and in Cayman,” Jenkins said. “It shows that are asked to ensure they apply well in Contact WORC Customer Care at 945- Atlanticcompetition, division. where UCCI won first place the Cayman has enough critical mass in 9672 or email [email protected] with ques- A luncheon catered by the hospitali- its tech ecosystem for this kind of thing to RCIPS. tions or further information. ty students, featured Star Wars themed happen. It’s great news.” advance for the certificate through the 8 Issue No 660 | Wednesday, May 12, 2021 | Caymanian Times Government Caymanian Times | Wednesday, May 12, 2021 | Issue No 660 9 ATTORNEY GENERAL WINS AT PRIVY COUNCIL ON REFERENDUMS ISSUE The Chambers of the Attorney General bringing into effect people-initiated ref- terpretation which gives the Parliament a has welcomed a Privy Council ruling up- erendums. holding an Appeal Court judgement in fa- - The Court also pointed out that a gener- vour of the government that an overarch- cation on Section 70 of the Cayman Islands choice between a general or a specific law.- ing law is not needed for people initiated ConstitutionAs a result, onthe people-initiated Court of Appeal’s referen clarifi- sion for the details of a particular referen- referendums in the jurisdiction. dum legislation remains the law. dumal law according may make to it itsdifficult subject to makematter, provi and The case results from a challenge to the The issue which has gone through a se- Appeal Court ruling over the legal process ries of legal hurdles over the interpreta- of the background to the particular peti- of conducting referendums in the Cay- tion of the Constitution regarding referen- tion.more difficult to reflect the circumstances man Islands coming out of the campaign dums has also been at the epicentre of a against a controversial proposed cruise political wrangle over the planned cruise the right to participate in a fair and effec- ship port project. ship port. tiveAccordingly, people-initiated the Courtreferendum confirmed can be that ful- X Attorney General Samuel Bulgin The campaign led by the organisation The statement from the Attorney Gen- Cruise Port Referendum (CPR) was seek- eral’s Chambers detailed the timeline of The Court stated that the substance of permission in effect means that Section 70 ing to force the government to have a gen- events surrounding the case. thely protected fundamental by a referendumright of every specific Caymanian law. of the Constitution does not require a general law in place to facilitate such referen- In its 8th July 2020 ruling, the Court of voter guaranteed by Section 70 is to par- eral referendum law. dums instead of the current system where Appeal disagreed with the ruling of the ticipate in a fair and effective people-initi- Instead, it is permissible for the Parlia- each referendum campaign requires a Grand Court (by Acting Judge Hon. Tim ated referendum. ment to enact separate pieces of legisla- Owen) made on 2nd March 2020 on ac- Since that right can be fully protected by tion for each referendum as has been done The statement from the chambers of At- tion sought by the Cruise Port Referendum each time a people-initiated referendum torneyspecific General law. Samuel Bulgin welcomed campaign. the clear textual indication from the use of has been held so far. what was described as “this very helpful The Grand Court had ruled, among other thea referendum terms “a law” specific and law,“a referendum”, and because the of According to the government state- things, that Section 70 of the Constitution Court concluded that it is clear that sec- ment, the Privy Council, in refusing per- given the understandable public interest requires Parliament (then the Legislative tion 70 does not require a general frame- mission to appeal, has stated that having surroundingclarification of this the issue.” Constitutional position, Assembly) to enact a general referendum work law. considered written submissions from It said that in the ruling dated April law for holding people-initiated referen- Following this, Ms Roulstone had sought Ms Roulstone and the Cabinet and the 28th the Privy Council has refused leave/ dums. the Privy Council’s leave to appeal the then Legislative Assembly, it agrees that permission to Ms Shirley Roulstone of The Court of Appeal on 8th July 2020 decision of the Court of Appeal, thereby the permission should be refused on the the Cruise Port Referendum campaign disagreed with this ruling. The Court had seeking a general referendum law for peo- ground that Ms Roulstone’s appeal “… to appeal the Court of Appeal ruling that said, among other things, that to require ple-initiated referendums. does not raise an arguable point of law of there is no need for the Cayman Islands a general law would be a more restrictive The Privy Council has now refused to general public importance that the board to enact a general referendum law for interpretation of Section 70 than an in- grant the leave. The Council’s refusal of should consider at this time”. PAHI Minister Tours Departments, Meets Staff

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- sion is that this is a very active min- istryHe thatfurther touches stated, many “My aspect first impres of our daily lives. The staff is very hardwork- ing and motivated to deliver on Gov- ernment’s policies and programmes”. Minister Ebanks noted that already he is very comfortable and feels welcomed by all. The PAHI Minister was accompa- nied on the tours by Parliamentary X Director of DVDL, David Dixon shows Hon. Jay Ebanks and PS Isaac Rankine around the inSecretary the Ministry. Isaac Rankine, Chief Officer Crewe Road office Alan Jones and Deputy Chief Officers

X Minister of PAHI Hon. Jay Ebanks, Parliamentary Secretary Isaac Rankine and staff members of the National Housing Development Trust

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CARIBBEAN BRIEFS Antigua offers Reggae fans mark vouchers for vaccines Marley’s passing The Antigua and Barbu- Bob Marley died of can- da government is offering cer on 11 May 1981 and food vouchers as an incen- fans of the legendary reggae tive to residents who take king are marking the 40th the vaccine. anniversary of his passing The Ministry of Health, this week. Wellness, and the Environ- In 1977, Marley was di- ment is partnering with agnosed with a form of skin Epicurean Fine Foods and cancer in his big toe, from a Pharmacy in a “One World football injury. Herbal treat- Protected” campaign of- ment did not work and doc- fering an EC$50 (KY$15) tors suggested amputation. food voucher to each per- Marley refused surgery, citing his Rasta beliefs. He of the COVID-19 vaccine. died as a result, aged 36. X Robert Nesta Marley is still the king of reggae sonPrime receiving Minister a first Gaston dose X Antigua is struggling to get a mass vaccine take up Survived by at least 12 Browne recently warned children, he received a state funeral in and ‘Simmer Down’ although at least 50 of of the possibility of implementing a man- Jamaica. His last album, ‘Uprising’ was re- them are mainstream favourites. datory vaccination programme as he leased a month after his death, featuring ‘Legend’, the greatest hits album (1984) criticised people who were encouraging tosince the the people first of case Antigua was diagnosed and Barbuda last a lion-maned Rastafarian image with arms remains the best-selling reggae album others not to participate in the national thatMarch. we ”do Well, not haveI want the to luxury say definitively of not get- raised in victory. The last song on the re- ever. Over 75 million Marley records vaccination programme. The voucher is ting vaccinated and if we do not get the cord, ‘Redemption Song’, includes excerpts worldwide have been sold. He was post- not redeemable for cash or change and herd immunity perhaps in the next 60 from speeches by the Pan-Africanist Ras- humously honoured by Jamaica with an must be used in one transaction. to 90 days there is going to be weeping tafarian leader, Marcus Garvey calling Order of Merit. In 1994, he was inducted Browne said that the pandemic has and gnashing of teeth in this country,” for emancipation. He recorded over 600 into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Roll- had a tremendous impact on the so- Browne said, adding “that is the reality songs and other classics include ‘No Wom- ing Stone also ranked him No. 11 on its list cio-economic development of the island of it”. an No Cry’, ‘One Love’, ‘Three Little Birds’ of the 100 Greatest Artists of All Time. St Kitts so safe it gets Hero League St Kitts and Nevis will host the 2021 one is fully vaccinated. The event will be a Hero Caribbean Premier League in August huge economic boost for the islands. and three one-day international matches “Everybody is getting excited about it. in July. All 33 games will take place in St Not that we just have cricket, but these Kitts’ Warner Park Sporting Complex. The tremendous economic impact that St Kitts management of the COVID-19 pandemic, are difficult times, and we have seen the whichmove demonstrateshas seen a total the of islands’only 44 efficientrecord- ed cases, zero deaths and no community Ministerand Nevis of hasSports, benefited Jonel Powell. from when“We now we spread. havehost the33 matches, usual five four home weeks matches,” of cricket, said St Kitts and Nevis will still continue to six weeks of hotel stay overs, and we an- implement robust health and safety meas- ticipate tremendous economic impacts for ures. This will include only selling 50 per- ordinary people in St Kitts and Nevis, who cent of tickets and ensuring that all every- have had a rough time over the last year.” X St Kitts and Nevis will benefit from hosting the Hero League Trinidad steps up Barbados LIAT virus protocols workers get $2k The Trinidad and Tobago government Barbadian LIAT announced additional health restrictions workers who last to curb the coronavirus spread until May month appealed to 23. All non-essential workers will have to Prime Minister Mia work from home. All businesses including Mottley for help, have shops which are open now will be closed received a one-off gift at 8pm. payment of B$2,000 The government also reduced public (K$825) and they will transportation capacity from 75 percent soon get long-term occupancy to 50 percent. Similarly, wear- assistance. This was an- public places. nounced following ingPublic masks gatherings will remain during the first a funeralpriority orin a 90-minute zoom any other event are now limited to no conversation with dozens of former em- X LIAT’s Barbadian former workers are finally receiving help lead to police action. Businesses that come X Trinidad and Tobago is restricting public ployees of the region- undermore thanessential five people.services Any will violationremain oper will- gatherings al airline who have been on the bread- pay in lieu of notices and some salaries ations with 50 percent employment; they line for over a year. outstanding. can be rotational with whole staff working In’. Even where operations are designated Last month, some of the former LIAT LIAT is headquartered in Antigua & in different day shifts. as essential, it is expected that non-es- employees were in tears as they recount- Barbuda and operates to several desti- Domestic workers and gardeners are to sential personnel will be allowed to work ed hardships suffered since losing their nations across the Caribbean. It is cur- remain at home unless designated as ‘Live from home. jobs at the airline with no severance, no rently under administration. International Sports Caymanian Times | Wednesday, May 12, 2021 | Issue No 660 11 Reggae Boyz relying on English pros Jamaica’s Reggae Boyz hope to reach Nathan Redmond, the English-born ford), Jamal Lowe (Swansea City) and the World Cup Finals next year in Qatar striker of Irish and Jamaican descent, is one Liam Moore (Reading) all accepted the and the only way they believe they can do of Jamaica’s targets. The Jamaican Football call-up to compete in the exhibition 4-1 it is with a strong contingent of England’s Federation is waiting for the 27-year-old defeat to the United States in Austria. top pros. Indigenous Jamaican players are Southampton striker’s decision. In addition, the Jamaicans, currently effectively semi-pros and the team needs However, Redmond is aware that the ranked third in the CONCACAF region, the injection of elite players to make the Boyz already have recent newcomer Bob- have retained the core of a talented Jamai- step up. by Decordova-Reid (Fulham) and West ca-born contingent that has appeared at Former Jamaica national team head Ham United’s Michail Antonio also consid- coach, Carl Brown, who also coached the ering whether to join rather than hold out in recent years. Cayman Islands national team, has called for an England call up. back-to-backJamaica compete CONCACAF in the CONCACAF Gold Cup finals Gold for a focus on preparation to realise the Yet Redmond could be used in an at- talented squad’s full potential. tacking winger role, which could be a real in September. The Reggae Boyz have only once made boost for head coach Theodore Whitmore Cup in July, before beginning the qualifiers the FIFA World Cup Finals - at the 1998 ahead of July’s CONCACAF Gold Cup – a June is going to be a very, very important tournament in France. prelude for the highly lucrative World Cup month“The forEnglish the coachingseason finishes staff in in terms May, soof preparing the players and getting the right Redmond has already represented team for the Gold Cup,” Brown said. England,qualifiers. debuting as a substitute against “The Gold Cup offers at least three qual- X Nathan Redmond may turn out for Germany four years ago, and was in the ity practice games before the World Cup Jamaica 27-player provisional squad to tackle last The JFF also has to convince the million- As he was only capped in a friendly rather qualifiers and if we do well in getting to aire English pros that facilities and organ- thanyear’s a UEFAcompetitive Nations match, League then finals. Redmond is the“We semi-finals cannot just and take final it thenfor granted we have that at isation will not be as poor and disorgan- not tied to the English Football Association, weleast have five agames. good crop of players, probably ised as before. The clubs’ coaches, medical so he can apply to represent Jamaica. the best we have seen since 1998 but it’s staff and owners are reluctant to release JFF President Michael Ricketts publicly about preparation. If we don’t properly the players because of fear of injury and X Bobby Decordova-Reid has committed announced in March which England pros them missing matches through extensive to the Reggae Boyz Jamaica should recruit. Andre Gray (Wat- travelling, exacerbated by covid issues. prepare for the World Cup qualifiers we really could find ourselves struggling.” Melo regains his mojo Prodigy Lawrence is Carmelo Anthony looked like a spent force a couple of years ago already a star but the veteran Portland Trail Blazers small forward has re- Quarterback sensation gained his past brilliance Trevor Lawrence was the Anthony entered the top ten in overwhelming No.1 NFL NBA scoring last week to bring draft pick last week and him his career points total 27,337 it came as no surprise to at press time. He bumped Elvin anyone who with even a Hayes from the elite list, and now passing interest in gridi- sets his sights on Moses Malone at ron. No. 9 on 27,409. Ever since becoming Anthony, 37 at the end of this X Carmelo Anthony is playing at top level again the country’s top-ranked month and a future Hall of Famer, quarterback in high school, has numerous accolades. He’s a ten-time Knickerbockers that same production. He Lawrence was touted as a All-Star, scoring champion, six-time All- even led the league in minutes in 2013-14. X Trevor Lawrence is expected to make a huge impact NBA selection, 2003-04 All-Rookie squad But then his career went into decline the NFL draft. member, and an NCAA champ who was the at Oklahoma City and Houston. Rumours futureThe Jacksonvillefirst overall Jaguarspick in made the in- seven years in high school and college, 2003 tourney’s Most Outstanding Player, about Anthony started to surface around evitable a reality, securing one of the saf- but he is not only an exceptional athlete. to boot. the league and after Houston let him go af- est prospects in draft history - up there At 6ft 6in with long blonde hair, he At his prime in Denver, 6ft 7in Melo was ter only 10 games, speculation was that his with John Elway (1983), Lawrence’s idol looks the part too, yet he’s remained the one of the most feared offensive players career was over. He was then ostracised by Peyton Manning (1998) and Andrew humble, grounded kid that turned up for in the league. He averaged 24.8 points the league for the rest of that season. Now, Luck (2012). try-outs in 2007. Already touted as the per game in eight seasons in Denver and he’s in his second season with Portland, The 21-year-old had a remarkable re- next Tom Brady, it’ll interesting to see then went to New York, and was giving the and is thriving again. cord of 86 wins and four defeats across how his career pans out. Alvarez is best – and busiest Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez is not just the pound-for-pound - ference. American Plant, 28, is unbeaten in 21 bouts but too. hasn’tfocus now, fought which anyone he admitted remotely in as the good post-fight as Alvarez. press Yet con he bestAlvarez fighter continued on the planet, to set recordshe is the on busiest Saturday of the in Texas,elites is up for the challenge in what will earn him a career high forcing Billy Joe Saunders to retire after eight rounds to purse. add the Brit's WBO super-middleweight championship to Undaunted Plant said in March: "It would be a historic his WBA, WBC and The Ring belts. - on in the history of the super-middleweights and do you after outpointing Callum Smith in December before easily knownight thatwho willit will leave be? Caleb us as Plant." the first undisputed champi beatingIt was Avni the YildirimMexican inbanger's a mandatory third fightdefence in five two months, months later. to coincide with Mexican Independence Day. The other Alvarez’s record is now 50-1-2, including 38 knockouts. bigAlvarez, Mexican 30, holiday wants tois Cincofight in de the Mayo, middle which of September, was three - days before his bout with Saunders. - Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, Canelo's win over X Canelo Alvarez smashed Saunders into submission dleweightHe wants atchamp. least two more fights this year and is deter Saunders welcomed more than 73,000 fans in Arlington minedCanelo to becomenow owns the sport’s three firstof theundisputed four belts super-mid in the – almost all supporting Alvarez - with few wearing masks this summer. And Miami has been at the forefront of the 168-pound division, with Caleb Plant's IBF strap his sole and no obvious social distancing. Las Vegas fully re-opens bigger events in recent months despite restrictions. 12 Issue No 660 | Wednesday, May 12, 2021 | Caymanian Times Puzzles / Comics

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