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INSIDE THIS ISSUE Public Beach Upgrade | EDITORIAL — A2 Trees Untouched
When is Emancipation Day?
COMMUNITY NOTICES — A2
2,085 signatures required to reach 25%
SPOTLIGHT ON TOURISM — A5
Full story on page A3 >> Jerome crowned IT’S Improve Your Hospitality Business’s TripAdvisor Popularity Cayman’s new Ranking BORIS!! Cycling Champion HEALTHCARE — A8 By Christopher Tobutt
Jerome Ameline is the new Cayman Islands Cy- cling Champion in the Open category, after com- pleting the grueling 58 miles, which represented three laps of a road-race circuit from Frank Sound Road, to East End, around the Queens Highway and back in less than two and- Free hepatitis screenings to be a-half hours – 2 hours, 25 offered for World Hepatitis Day minutes, and 37.5 sec- onds, to be exact, on Sun- day 21 July. He was several New British prime minister Boris Johnson WORLD WATCH — B1 minutes ahead of fellow competitors Cebert Wood, By Michael Jarvis at 2:31:53 and Steve Ev- UK Correspondent ans at 2:28:40. “I’m feeling good, I’ve been training all A stacked in-tray awaits new Brit- year long. I’ve just been ish prime minister Boris Johnson, and on a trip in Colorado, so I while Brexit no doubt constitutes a train in altitude and I feel large part of it, there are numerous oth- er issues pending - and potential crises The race is organised Jerome Ameline is Cayman’s new Cycling Champion, impending. byvery the �it,” Mr.Cayman Ameline Islands said. after winning in the Open category On Tuesday when he was installed as Cycling Association, in ac- new leader of the ruling Conservative cordance with UCI rules and regula- seeing big international races like the Party (swearing-in as prime minister tions. UCI stands for Union of Cyclists Tour de France. Premier congratulate The Right International, and is the world’s gov- Honourable Boris Johnson erning body for cycling events, over- ... Continued story on page A7 was due... Continuedthe following story day), on Mr page Johnson, B1 WORLD WATCH PAGE 10 Wednesday, October 18, 2017 | Issue No 132 Caymanian Times
BRITAIN BRACES...for aEDITORIAL hurricane | COMMUNITY NOTICES The unusual nature of this year’s normal. London was already PAGEnoticing A2 theFriday, In Julythe 26,early 2019 hours | Issue of OctoberNo 406 1987 C�������� T���� 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 EDITORIAL 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 Sahara desertWhen impending ferocity is hasEmancipation found as much Day? has roared up through the North Atlantic of the United Kingdom, before sweeping that Ophelia had dragged through the This holiday marks the notorietyend of slav- ascestors the stormthrough itself various which celebratory killed and was battering the Irish Republic on into Scotland. atmosphere combined withery inhaze the British caused Empire. It is a public activities. Check out our Top Five list of holiday in several Caribbean18 countries people andEmancipation caused celebrations extensive around damage. the Monday with gusts close to 100 miles an Northern England, Wales as well and though the holiday commemorates Caribbean. hour. as London and other areas in south- away as Portugal. events that took place on 1 AugustBritain 1834, is better prepared this time it may be celebrated in differentaround. days in ANTIGUA & BARBUDA: Already three people have been killed east England were expected to feel the byThe the severe glow extra-tropical of forest firesthese storm from countries. comes as far in Ireland, and there have been power effects of the storm with high winds and just a few days after the 30thHistory anniversary of the holidayIt comes just a few days after the 25th outages and other disruptions which torrential rain forecast for some regions, of another weather phenomenonThe British in like this other colonialanniversary powers of the now infamous Great had allowed the widespread practice of might take over a week to return to especially those in the north. part of the world. slavery to take place duringStorm the time of of 1987. expansion to the new world. In 1772, the ruling in the case of the case of Som- Slave Memorial in Martinique erset v Stewart determined that slavery was unsupported by the common law BAHAMAS: Jamaican Independence Day on August in England and Wales. While the ruling Antigua and Barbuda have continued 6, 1962. Both August 1 and August 6 was not clear on the situation in other to observe the end of slavery since 1834. are public holidays. Traditionally peo- parts of the Empire, this case was seen It may or may not be a coincidence that ple would keep at vigil on July 31 and as a key turning point in the change to- the islands annual celebrations also oc- at midnight ring church bells and play wards emancipation. cur around the same time every year. drums in parks and public squares to
out the British Empire by the Slavery holds a J’ouvert celebration which is a for enslaved Africans. On Emancipation AbolitionSlavery wasAct �inally1833, abolishedwhich came through- into hugeOn the street �irst partyMonday that of takes August, place Antigua in the Dayre-enact there the is a �irst reenactment moments of of the freedom read- effect on 1 August 1834. The territories wee hours of the morning. ing of the Emancipation Declaration in controlled at that time by the East India town centers especially Spanish Town Company, Ceylon (modern-day Sri Lan- BARBADOS: which was the seat of the Jamaican gov- ka) and St. Helen's were excluded. Slav- Fox Hill Village in Nassau is the home ernment when the Emancipation Act ery was not abolished in these regions to the majority of Emancipation celebra- was passed in 1838. until 1843. tions in the Bahamas. This celebration dubbed as the ‘Bay Fest’ starts on the TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO: Caribbean Islands Commemorate al days. The Hatchet Bay Festival brings Emancipation Day with together�irst of August local andresidents continues and fordescend- sever- their own unique �lavor ants of the settlement and visitors of the and activities. village on Elethura Island. The festival The collective cry of ‘Freedom’ echoed showcases various cultural activities in- EDITORIAL | COMMUNITYthroughout theNOTICES Caribbean in 1833. This cluding a Junkanoo rush-out, cultural/ auspicious day continues to be com- Emancipation festivities run for a fashion shows, live band performances, PAGE 2 memorated annually around the islands few months on the island of Barbados. Bahamian crafts and food and drinks. Wednesday, October 18, 2017 | Issue No 132It begins in April commemorating the Caymanian Times ities. Emancipation day has a complex Bussa rebellion. One of the major slave JAMAICA: history,each with but itsthere unique are �lavorsome andcommon- activ- On 1 August 1985, Trinidad and To- alities with Caribbean Emancipation subsequent activities build on this in- DayN celebrations.otic AlthoughEs the slavery itialrebellions commemoration that took place including in 1816. ManyCrop world to declare a national holiday to Editorial commemoratebago became thethe �irstabolition country of slavery. in the the abolition of slavery throughout the It replaced Columbus Discovery Day, BritishAbolition CustomsEmpire, Act of it 1833 was notof�icially fully enforcedRegistration marked Over festival, which includes of ImportersMay, June begins which commemorated the arrival of untilTo August help importers 1st 1834. start Slaves using below a system the forand entry the declaration,�irst week of the August. Department Africa Daywill agestart of registeringsix were free. importers The older starting slaves, Monday, oratesis celebrated16 October the Labor on 2017. May Rebellion 25 and of the 1937, Day ofis 31 July 1498, as a national public hol- however,The registration were assigned is required a re-engineered by the implementation celebratedNational Signi�icance, on of aJuly new 26. whichonline Emancipation commem-electronic iday.Christopher The commemoration Columbus at Morugabegins the on formsystem of slaveryfor entry labeled declaration. as ‘apprentice- Effective 1Day November celebrations 2017, take the placeCayman on IslandsAugust night before with an all-night vigil and Customs Department will implement the new1 and system. then there This are will festivities require importers celebrat- Group of People Waving the Flag of includes church services, street proces- delible mark on Africans throughout Jamaica sions past historic landmarks and ad- to complete and submit entries electronically to Customs using the new gateway theship.’ diaspora. Slavery Despite has de�initely its painful left origins, an in- activities end with the International Day In Jamaica Emancipation Day is part dresses from dignitaries including an portal COLS (Customs Online System). Importers will be able to access the portal Africans around the world have found foring theMarcus Remembrance Garvey’s on of Augustthe Slave 17. Trade The of a week-long cultural celebration, dur- address from the President of Trinidad through the website www.customs.gov.ky.and its Abolition, August 23. ing which Jamaicans also commemorate and Tobago. 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 waysHowever, to honor before the sacri�icesthey can use of COLS,the an- 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. COMMUNITY NOTICES 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 (locallyMonday known as to Airport Friday Road). 9 am to 6 pm 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 missSaturday this period to10 be am registered, to 5 pm Customs will continue to registerNeeds importers during normal businessAssessment 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.Baytown Once registered Plaza. with West Customs, bay importers Road can then submit entries electronically and do business with eyes turn on your iPod or CD player Customs,Phone without Repairs having 943-2355 to attend in person. | Phone Retail 945-2355 and just enjoy the mellowing sounds Cayman Islands Customs Management thanks importers for their cooperation and understandingUnit: and looks forward Closures to of music. If you have energy left you continued partnership.Email - [email protected] may even dance a jig. Live longer. Live happier. Live life to in Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac will close on Thursday, 25 July 2019 from its fullest with MUSIC. 3pm,The for Needs a staff Assessment meeting. Unit (NAU) wishes to advise the public that its of�ices Air-Conditioned Storage Friday, 26 July 2019. Sea Grape TheUnits NAU -apologises Kingbird for Driveany inconvenience the closures may cause. Normal of�ice hours will resume on Secretarial Services Available for Immediate Rental Services: Work Permits, Trade and Business Applications & Renewal Annual Returns, General Letters ElectionsVarious Sizes from Offi ce - Update Please call for other services Contact: Susan 80 sq. ft to 190 sq. ft Cellular: 345 326-9953 on Current Verifi cation Health Tip Address: Unit #2, Grand Plaza Please call: 326-3800 Drinking alcohol and Blood (Opposite Hi-Tech Electronics) or Pressure Email: [email protected] Process 23July Business Hours: 9am – 5pm, Mon – Fri Email: [email protected] Drinking too much alcohol can raise blood pressure to unhealthy levels. Having more than three drinks in one sitting temporarily increases your blood pressure, but repeated Caymanian binge drinking can lead to long-term Caymanianincreases. 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Public Beach Upgrade | Trees Untouched Development aimed at enhancing Seven Mile Beach By Christopher Tobutt
Dart, in collaboration with the Cayman Government, has hancementbegun work Project. on the Big�inal diggers phase andof the rollers Seven could Mile be Beachseen going En- back and forth, all along the cabanas and along the side of Calicoarea from Jacks, the Sevenand areas Mile Beachwere sealed off from public access by tall sections of temporary removable fencing. Workmen in bright yellow hardhats were busy working on new walls and paving, and what appeared to be a large new cabana was be- ing completed. The project, which costs three million dollars altogether, is aimed at enhancing the rec-
Beach. The project was includ- edreational in the Third areas Amendment of Seven Mile to the National Roads Authority Agreement between the Gov- ernment and Dart. Earlier this year, Dart completed the sur- Vendor Village designated area render of its leasehold interests in the parcels of land to the east orAltogether the car park, there to the will bene�it be 16 of the Government. newbeach stallsgoers,” for she added.vendors, de- of This Seven phase Mile of Public the project Beach fo- to signed in the “Cayman Cottage Notice cusses on upgrades to the ex- isting parking areas, including of local culture and heritage. the addition of designated food TheStyle,” provision in keeping for licensedwith a sense ven- vendor parking spots. Tempo- dors is part of a move to make Tree Trimming in the rary parking will be made avail- sure that beach vendors, which able on the empty lot to the east have concerned some sectors, of the existing parking lot. will be better regulated and With the completion of the moved off the beach itself. Eastern Districts third phase, private vehicles The plan also includes exten- will no longer be able to drive sive landscaping, and the re- directly on to the beach. This moval of invasive species that Bodden Town . Frank Sound . East End decision was made to ensure are not native to the Cayman the safety of all beach users go- Islands, and replacement with ing forward and prevent future 13 native plant species includ- instances of reckless driving ing: mahogany, sea grape, plop near the ‘soccer pitch’ area and nut, sea lavender and bay can- the cabanas, according to Gov- dlewood. ernment sources. The new southern pathway is Several new pathways for easier walking access will be bi-mat,’ which is wide strip of made around the children’s toughstill open, material but thedesigned special to ‘Mo-give playground, and there will also wheelchair-users access to the be improvements to the volley- beach, has been temporarily ball courts as well as the con- relocated, to ensure continued struction of a new vendor area beach access for persons with and also a restroom block. disabilities. Throughout the “The redevelopment of the project, the public is still able to access and book the beach When and Where: During July and August, CUC will be conducting aggressive tree ter facilitate public use of the cabanas, and although access trimming in Bodden Town, Frank Sound and East End. beachSeven forMile recreational Beach Park purposes will bet- to the big children’s playground is still possible, it has been lim- Why: Due to excessive growth, the trees and vegetation along Shamrock Road, Bodden Town Road Commission Chief Inspector ited because of the works, so and Sea View Road have become an imminent safety hazard to power lines and must be trimmed Winsomeas intended,” Prendergast. said Public “All Lands ap- that if people want to take their back immediately. proved vendors will, where children there they will have to CUC is obligated to and has a legal right in accordance with the Electricity Law practical, be relocated and re- take care that they have a safe 2008, Rev. Section 22 (1) to trim or remove trees for the purpose of stricted to the purpose-built path of access. maintaining sufficient clearance from the overhead power lines at all times. CUC is responsible for providing safe and reliable electrical service to Grand Cayman. To satisfy this responsibility, it is necessary to ensure that trees and other vegetation do not obstruct or interfere with power lines or constitute an unacceptable source of danger.
Who: CUC utilises two subcontractors, Utility Maintenance & Construction (UMC) and Power Services Cayman Ltd. (PSCL), to perform the necessary tree trimming. These contractors use qualified linemen who are certified arborists utilising professional tree pruning techniques to ensure safe and effective tree trimming and to promote the healthy regrowth of trees.
CUC asks for your cooperation during the upcoming weeks. Please exercise caution and due diligence when driving in these districts and be on the look out for the bright orange “Utility Work Ahead” signage as there will be temporary lane blockages and traffic management in place.
For further information, please contact our Customer Service Team at 949-5200 or via e-mail at [email protected]. LOCAL NEWS PAGE A4 Friday, July 26, 2019 | Issue No 406 C�������� T���� 2019 CAYMAN ISLANDS NATIONAL ROBOTICS TEAM ANNOUNCED In October 2019, 11 students will EDITORIAL | COMMUNITY NOTICES make the journey of a lifetime to com- tors supporting the team as they build pete in the FIRST Global Challenge as theirPAGEAlongside robot 2 and McTaggart, competeWednesday, technical in Dubai men- Octoberin- 18, 2017 | Issue No 132 Caymanian Times the Cayman Islands National Robotics clude: Von Ryan Abrantes (St. Ignatius Team. Catholic School), Allison Smith (Cayman Prep and High School) and Namitha man International School), Pierce Ser- Abraham (Caribbean Utilities Company). oticEs rantCaylem (Cayman Hill Islandsand Jack Further McGregor Education (Cay- Editorial N Centre), Xaria Deosaran and Adrian Phil- FIRST Things First lips-Hernáez (Cayman Prep and High Customs Registration of Importers begins cially introduced to the Cayman Islands To help importers start using a system for entry declaration, the Department will Pileta (Clifton Hunter High School), earlierFIRST this robotics year programmingthrough a partnership was of�i- start registering importers starting Monday, 16 October 2017. School), Craig Maitland and Edmund with Aureum Re, Caribbean Utilities emy), Samuel White (John Gray High Company (CUC), Digicel, and Health City The registration is required by the implementation of a new online electronic School),Oscar Martinez and Kieran (Grace Finch Christian and Nilakni Acad- Cayman. system for entry declaration. Effective 1 November 2017, the Cayman Islands Jayasekera (St. Ignatius Catholic School) Customs Department will implement the new system. This will require importers will travel to Dubai, UAE, to compete in to complete and submit entries electronically to Customs using the new gateway the international robotics tournament commonDart Chief goal Executive in ensuring Of�icer the Mark next Van-gen- portal COLS (Customs Online System). Importers will be able to access the portal from 24 to 27 October. Develde says the �ive companies share a through the website www.customs.gov.ky. future.Tips of the Week For individuals who have not yet received training in the use of the system, Customs will provide in-house training. tion to the National Team following eration is prepared to �ill the jobs of the First Robotics 2019 Team. From left, Namitha Abraham (technical mentor, Caribbean Utili- Motivational Tip theirThe participation students quali�ied in the “Rover for nomina- Ruck- provide our young people with unique However,ties Company), before Von they Ryan can Abrantes use COLS, (technical importers mentor, will St. have Ignatius to be Catholic formally School), registered Oscar and recognised as an importer by Customs. “The missionThe Power of Minds of Music Inspired is to ThisMartinez will require (Grace eachChristian individual Academy), to Adriancome Phillips-Hernaezin and provide (student Customs mentor, with Caymanrelevant information including a government-issued Prep and High School), Craig Maitland (Clifton Hunter High School), Nilakni Jayasekera pareDo them not forunderestimate the careers ofthe the power future (St. Ignatius Catholic School), Edmund Pileta (Clifton Hunter High School), Xaria Deosaran ationus” FIRST Centre. 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Missing from photo: Kieran Finch (St. Ignatius Catholic encouraged to nominate students who nancial resources and diverse areas of School), Pierce Serrant (Cayman Islands Further Education Centre), Jack McGregor (Cay- expertisepartnershipask some to of createleverages our seniors learning our who combined and are innova- still �i- Robertsman International Drive (locally School) known and Samuelas Airport White Road). 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Just for as intheir the cooperation FIRST Tech- and understanding and looks forward to orousgrammes selection Glenda process. McTaggart says the ofEach music. of the If you sponsoring have energy companies left you is continued partnership. nical Challenge, the Cayman team will “Nominees were evaluated for their may even dance a jig. relevantMcTaggart to the says Cayman this team. year’s theme – have the opportunity to work as part of commitment to their school’s robot- jects:Live Health longer. City Live Cayman happier. Islands Live life rep- to “Ocean“This Opportunities”year’s game brings – is particularly attention alliances with teams representing more ics programme and the level of team- resentsassociatedits fullest science, with DigicelMUSIC. one of represents the STEM tech- sub- to the global challenge of ocean pollu- than 175 nations. Air-Conditioned Storage work, collaboration, sportsmanship and nology, CUC represents engineering, and Sea Grape“FIRST is guided by the philosophies leadership demonstrated during their Aureum Re represents mathematics. designs will need to be able to remove of ‘Gracious Professionalism’ and ‘Coop- Units - Kingbird Drive “As Cayman’s economy continues to 30tion,” micro she explains.pollutants “The and robot50 macro the team pol- ertition’ which teach students that Available for Immediate lutants, represented by Secretarialsmall and large Services theparticipation shortlisted innominees the “Rover were Ruckus”then in- not separate notions, and that teams Rental terviewedtournament,” by a she panel says, consisting explaining of thattwo evolve, the local demand for STEM jobs TheServices: team will scoreWork points Permits, by transfer- Tradecan�ierce and and competition Business should help and Applicationseach mutual other gain even are as & Renewal Annual Returns, General Letters Various Sizes from science teachers and two sponsor repre- – and to be more speci�ic for jobs which ringfoam the balls, pollutants from the to playing two Pleasetypes �ield.” of call pro- for other services sentatives. says.use robotics “Our organisations and arti�icial shareintelligence a com- – cessing areas locatedContact: in the ocean—the Susan more than robots, it’s about transform- 80 sq. ft to 190 sq. ft “The students chosen to represent monwill continuegoal in ensuring to increase,” our young VanDevelde people processing barge and Cellular:the reduction 345 pro- 326-9953they compete,’ McTaggart says. “FIRST is Cayman internationally are passionate Health Tip cessing hub. 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BUSINESS | SPOTLIGHT ON TOURISM C�������� T���� Friday, July 26, 2019 | Issue No 406 PAGE A5 HSM Welcomes Four Summer Interns 68 Fort Street, Grand Cayman (Tues- low them to hone in on the skills they have learned thus far and make mean- once again opened its doors for their ingful contributions as regular mem- summerday, 23 July internship 2019): Theprogramme HSM Group and has bers of the team. welcomed four students from the Cay- “Their ambition and willingness to man Islands Further Education Centre (CIFEC). Paula Brown, Amelia Lamie, Xyli- lookslearn inspiresforward us,”to this shares experience HSM Manag- each yearing Partner, and we Huware proud Moses to OBE. be able “Our to team help mold Cayman’s next generation of lead- na Ritch and Yanina Montero have isjoined able HSM’sto offer team. them Asa wide-range a full-service of experienceslaw firm in the including Cayman Corporate Islands, HSMSer- programmeers.” and will be participating at vices, Debt Collection, Immigration CIFEC’sHSM is annual an avid career supporter fair in of September. the CIFEC and Finance. At this time, they plan to take on at least This internship comes off the heels of 10 students who are looking for a dy- a 10-month work experience stint with the CIFEC programme, where these has supported the CIFEC programme students along with 12 others came to sincenamic they experience opened in their the legaldoors �ield. in 2012HSM and employs six CIFEC graduates full- Paula Brown, Amelia Lamie, Huw Moses (HSM Managing Partner), Xylina Ritch and Yanina time. Montero work at HSM twice a week during school hours. HSM’s summer internship will al- CUC Continues to Guide Young Interns to the Path of Success Caribbean Utilities Company, Ltd. at CUC, I know for sure that I’m leaning (CUC) is hosting 18 students as part of towards a career in electrical engineer- its annual vocational and internship programme. The high school and college students areasing.” The of study internship he will programme pursue at univer-at CUC are being exposed to working in a pro- sity.has given Mr. Downey clarity as to what fessional environment while exploring Pierce Serrant, high school graduate a variety of career options that CUC and prior CUC intern from the Cayman has to offer. Some of the students have Islands Further Education School says, been assigned to the corporate setting “I’m having a lot of fun working in the in areas such as Human Resources and Information Technology here at CUC. Corporate Communications and others I’ve made a lot of connections here and are working in hard hats and boots on the engineering side in the Company’s learning the importance of networking Power Plant. This year, the programme bythe mingling people with are lovely.”staff from Mr. his Serrant prior ex- is which extends through July and August perience to making new connections as has nine university students and nine a summer intern. vocational (high school) students. As part of CUC’s corporate responsibil- Enyer Rivers, a university student at ity it endeavors to teach young people the South Wales, is currently working in importance of giving back to the commu- nity. Each year, the students are invited to partake in various community service Some of the summer interns the Human Resources Department. Mr. outings especially the annual event with lyRivers recommend �inds much the pleasuresummer ininternship working the Sunrise Adult Training Centre. talent, is to develop a brighter future for who will represent the islands in vari- at CUC and says that he would de�inite- the country. ous capacities. CUC takes pride in ensur- returns home next summer, CUC will be weekly to allow the students to build ba- The Company’s vision, “Empowering ing countless opportunities for young histo his top friends. choice forHe ais possible con�ident summer that if in-he sic“Lunch professional and Learn” and interpersonal sessions are skills held ternship again. as well as to promote teamwork and a stepping stone for the young people of work as a means of gaining valuable Recent high school graduate, Jayden cohesiveness amongst coworkers. CUC ofCayman the Cayman to be a GlobalIslands Leader” to become provides the people to dive head �irst into the world Downey says, “Ever since I’ve been here future leaders and global ambassadors the future. experience, which will bene�it them in �irmly believes that investing in today’s Improve Your Hospitality Business’s TripAdvisor Popularity Ranking Increase revenue and secure return customers to give you high business with the right online reputa- ratings on TripAdvisor all tion management strategy. comes down to providing Online reviews are public and high- an excellent customer expe- ly persuasive in purchasing decisions rience and service. when travelers are planning trips and An excellent experience booking hotels. With the increase of on- starts with the TripAdvi- line spaces populated by user-generated sor listing. Afterall, in most content, word of mouth has increasing- cases, it will be the custom- ly become digitized, and guest reviews that are shared with popular online communities such as TripAdvisor, Yelp, informationer’s �irst impression on the pageof your is and Facebook often overshadow the correctbusiness. and Make current. sure all Pro- the recommendations that are passed on vide as much information in-person. as possible. With this growing trend, it’s vital for TripAdvisor’s Popularity Ranking al- Listing presentation is also important businesses, large and small - to have an gorithm looks at three main factors to online reputation management strategy. decide if your business’s listing should your business showcases on the listing A good place to start is understanding be ranked higher or lower than the com- pageto the areexperience. high quality Make sureand theaccurately images your business’s TripAdvisor Populari- petition: Review quality, review quanti- shows the service or products provided. ty Ranking, or in other words – why is ty, and review recency. When customers do arrive at the busi- Brooke Meyer is the managing partner of your business listing ranked 10 of 25 Review quality: When calculating a ness location give them service and an Caymera International and how do you improve your listing’s business listing’s rank the algorithm will experience that exceeds their expecta- ranking? Especially, since a one-bubble look at its quality, which is determined several free resources available through increase in a rating can result in as much by the page’s overall bubble rating. That writing positive reviews so give them an TripAdvisor – from an email reminder as a 9% increase in revenue, according rating is affected by each customer’s experiencetions. More that customers is nothing are short shifting of ex- to to a Harvard Business School study. A cellent. They will write about it! and cards your business can distribute. higher Popularity Ranking results in ed by the customer in their feedback. You should also respond to the neg- (ifReview you have Recency: email addresses) to �lyers more exposure, customers, and overall Yourreview, business speci�ically, should the strive rating for more provid- re- ative and positive TripAdvisor reviews the TripAdvisor algorithm puzzle re- conversions. that come in within 24 hours. Accord- lates to when a reviewThe was �inal published. piece of ing to a Cornell study, responding to TripAdvisor values a fresh, more recent views with four or �ive ratings. Getting reviews, particularly negative reviews, review compared to a review that was is positively related to the consumer’s posted six months ago as they are more view of a business, as measured by in- indicative of the current experience at creases in rating scores. the business. Furthermore, consumers say that And, lastly - Familiarize yourself seeing management respond to online with the platform’s review guide- reviews makes them believe that the lines. TripAdvisor, as well as other re- business cares more about them. Write view sites, has a list of content guide- genuine responses, avoid using the same lines that all reviews must meet. Be sure canned response over and over. Keep it to have a look at the list of stipulations professional, concise and sincere. as well as, understand when you may be Review Quantity: The TripAdvisor able to remove a post. ranking algorithm uses each review to get an accurate representation of the ner of Caymera International, a Grand Cayman-basedBrooke Meyer hospitality is the managing and tourism part- to have a minimum number of reviews “current experience.” Each listing needs tance with your business’s online rep- to compare the experience at the busi- utationconsulting management and advisory strategy, �irm. For contact assis- ness(which against isn’t speci�ied) local competitors. for the algorithm Encour- Brooke on 936-3671 or by email info@ age guests to write reviews. There are caymeragroup.com. COMMUNITY CALENDAR | HEALTHY LIVING PAGE A6 Friday, July 26, 2019 | Issue No 406 C�������� T����
the NCVO in its goal to raise $1.6 people who have lost loved ones million dollars by October. Partic- to suicide can share their experi- how it contributes to the standard COMMUNITY EVENTS ipation donation in $10 for adults ences as they move through the ofthe living �inancial in servicesthe Cayman industry Islands. and and $5 for children. Visit ncvo.org. healing process. The group also The event will include refresh- July cles will also be on display. Finger ky for more information. aims to provide participants with ments, prizes and giveaways. For Convention of Jehovah’s food will be provided. the necessary tools to understand more information or to RSVP, visit Witnesses National Trust Kids’ the grieving process and help cima.ky or call 949 – 7089. Regis- 26 – 28 July – You are invited to Community Policing Summer Camp them through it. Call 923 – 6488 ter by July 26th. Department: Watler’s 29 July – The National Trust’s or email info@alexpantonfounda- tion of Jehovah’s Witnesses 2019 Rd./Helen Dr. Community summer camp will teach kids tion.ky. Cayman Brac Summer at“Love the NeverKingdom Fails” Hall – theof Jehovah’s Conven- Clinic about Cayman’s natural and his- Free HIV Screenings Football Camp Witnesses, 12 Keturah Street. 28 July – The Community Policing toric heritage and how they can 30 July – The Public Health De- 2 - 5 August – The Sports Depart- There will be talks and interviews, Department invites residents of save it! This camp – for children partment has extended its hours ment of Cayman Brac is hosting a multi- media presentations in- Walter’s Rd./Helen Dr. to attend ages 7 – 12 years old - runs for 2 for free HIV screenings. summer football camp from Fri- a community clinic on Sunday 28 weeks from July 29 to August 9. The free testing is now available ry of Josiah. Sessions begin 9:20 July from 12 noon to 3pm.. You The cost is $250 for Trust mem- from 9.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. every 8am to 12 noon for children ages amcluding daily. a Admission feature �ilm is –free. The Go Sto- to will have the opportunity to meet bers and $300 for non – members Tuesday at the Cayman Islands 7day – 16 2 toyears Monday old. For 5 August more infor- from www.jw.org for more information. per week. This includes lunch, Red Cross on Huldah Avenue, mation, call 948 – 8382. for the community; tell what you George Town. Call 949 – 6785 for Summer Story Time wouldyour beat like of�icer,done and hear air theyour plans con- tact 749 – 1121 or email cchilds@ more information. Culture Reading 27 July - 31 August – The Cayman cerns. nationaltrust.org.ky.snacks and daily �ield trips. Con- Challenge Islands Public Library in Bodden Community Chess 2 - 15 August – Keep your kids Town is hosting Summer Story Soldier Sundays - Crab Suicide Bereavement 30 July – Join the Cayman Chess reading for summer! The Cayman time with Uncle Vic every Satur- Racing Support Club at The West Indies Wine Brac Heritage House and Cay- day from July 20th through August 28 July – Participate in the Cay- 29 July – The Alex Panton Foun- Company,Camana Bay for a com- man Brac Public Library Culture 31st at 1030am. For more infor- manian tradition of Soldier Crab dation (APF) in conjunction with plimentary chess class and open Reading Challenge is taking place mation, call 947 – 0966 or email Racing on Sunday 28 July at the the Bethesda Counselling Cen- challenges weekly. Anyone can August 2nd through the 15th. Call boddentown@caymanlibraries. Royal Palms Beach Club, West Bay tre, announces the launching of learn play and enjoy chess; even 948 - 0563 for more information. com. Road. This is a fun way to help the bereavement support group complete beginners. Start time is for those who have 5:00pm. Call 640 – 4000 for more Learn to Code for free! Children’s Fun lost loved ones to su- information. 12 - 16 August – Code Cayman Day icide. The group will is launching Youth Code 2019, its 27 July – Take your August kids to the free Chil- 29th from 6.15pm to CIMA is hosting College gramming course that will inspire dren’s Fun day at the 7.15pmmeet this at Monday the Bethes- July Bound students Cayman's�irst one-of-a-kind next generation computer to break pro- Savannah Playing da Counselling Cen- 2 August – The Cayman Islands into the technology by learning to Field on Pedro Castle code. The program is free to all Rd this Saturday. Ac- Street, George Town. student mixer on Friday, 2 August students between the ages of 12 tivities start at 2pm Thetre, Unitgroup 4, is 68FREE Mary to Monetary Authority is hosting a – 17 years old but space is limited and include bouncy attend. The mission 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. This inter- to 20 participants to ensure one castles, face painting, of the group is to pro- activeat the Marriottplatform Beach will giveResort college from on one tutoring. To register, con- a magic show and a vide private and con- bound students (ages 16 – 25) a tact [email protected], visit drum circle. The emer- chance to meet potential employ- www.codecayman.com or call 233 gency responder vehi- Cayman Chess Club at West Indies Wine Company in a safe place, where ers, learn about the importance of – 0445. �idential grief support It’s Summer! Beat the Heat with these Summer Workout Tips your system. This is the last thing you 7. Wear white or light colored and you are probably discovering that want when exercising in the summer clothing. yourThese body are reacts the to �irst the daysheat ofand summer, humid- heat. Save your caffeine intake for sev- better than darker, more intense colors. ity differently than it does to cooler, dri- eral hours before or after your workout, 8. Take Lighter breaks. colors Your re�lectbody canthe heatonly er conditions. rather than near the time you will be ex- handle so much extreme heat. When the But don’t let the heat cause you to lose ercising. your momentum. You can keep working 4. Stay hydrated! Drinking plenty you need more frequent breaks to keep hard in the summer, you just have to ad- of water before, during and after your performingthermometer at climbs,your best. you Be may sure �ind to takethat just your approach a little. Keep the fol- workout will reduce the heat stress on them. Listening to your body and car- your body. ing for it is not a sign of weakness: it’s as you continue getting stronger and 5. Choose your clothing carefully. smart. healthier.lowing summertime �itness tips in mind Now more than ever it is important 9. Monitor your heart. The heat plac- 1. Cool down �irst! You can improve to wear clothing that will move sweat es greater stress on your heart. Keep your performance in the heat by low- away from your body and help it evap- tabs on your heart rate as you work out ering your body temperature before orate it quickly. A cotton t-shirt may in the heat. If it spikes quickly or stays heading outside. Taking a cold shower be fine in the winter, but you will be too high, give it a rest. Ernest Ebanks or simply putting ice cold cloths on the much cooler in a fabric designed for 10. Hit the gym. back of your neck can help you to better exercise. it is best to simply move your workout mixing things up this summer-try a gym tolerate the heat. 6. Change your workout time. If you indoors for the summer.You mayIf you �ind would that workout. 2. Find some shade. You may need to are used to exercising during lunch or in prefer not to put your body under sum- For more workout tips for the sum- move your workout to a different area the afternoon, you may need to adjust mer stress, work out in a gym. You will mertime call Ernest at Body Shapers in order to be in the shade. If you are a your schedule for the summer months. Fitness 325-8696, or email bodyshaper- runner or biker, change your route to a Early mornings and late evenings are tention and group accountability. It’s [email protected]. shady area. the best times for outdoor exercise. On ahave great the time added to workbene�it on ofform, personal increase at- Now located at Caymanian Village, 3. Avoid caffeine. Because caffeine blistering, hot days, even the shade will intensity, and plan out a new and excit- two doors from down Island Taste acts as a diuretic, it forces water out of not bring much relief. ing workout routine. Beat the heat by Patties. COCONUT BUTTER With healthy eating on the increase there’s a great Weight Loss - This is a big issue these days. The awareness for healthier fat substitutes. Coconut butter body prefers to burn medium chain triglycerides in- is one of them. It’s made from the meat of the coconut stead of storing them. In other words the body treats coconut butter like carbohydrates, BUT THERE’S NO butter is an ingredient in a variety of dishes, as well as, skinalso called,care products. “copra.” ThisIt’s distinct butter shouldfrom coconut not be refriger-oil. This sult it is an excellent choice for those in the weight loss ated, and keeps in storage for 2-3 years. Here are some arena.INVOLVEMENT Coconut butterOF INSULIN is also HERE. well known Great news. for its As ability a re- to raise HDL levels in the body and contains fewer cal- butter to your meals. ories than vegetable oils. healthEasy bene�itsto Digest to - deriveDue to fromits composition adding this of deliciousmedium Prevents heart disease - It has been found that triglycerides it does not need the action of bile to assist populations that consume large amounts of coconut digestion. It’s absorbed easily through the wall of the and coconut- based products have lower rates of heart intestine and is directly transported to the liver. Once it disease. This is especially true for nations such as In- gets to the liver, it is used immediately as a fuel. dia and Sri Lanka, according to The Coconut Research Antifungal, antibacterial and antiviral - About Center. 50% of the fats in coconut butter are lauric acid. It’s Health - conscious individuals should consider giv- also known to destroy pathogenic bacteria such as Hel- ing this butter and associated coconut products a try. icobacter Pylori and Listeria monocytogenes.
You will surely go, “coconuts.” LOCAL SPORTS | POLICE NEWS C�������� T���� Friday, July 26, 2019 | Issue No 406 PAGE A7
The beginning of the race, which took the riders to East End and then back to Frank Sound (L-r) just before the race began, Alan Harcombe, Laura Hicks and Stefan Baraud got ready Road Jerome crowned Cayman’s new Cycling Champion ... Continued story from page A1
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“Whoever wins this becomes Champion inhave the a Cayman Championships Islands. event,”From this he race, said. there would be selections on a nation- al team, so that if there is ever a team to go abroad, they would probably use this as a qualifying race. At the moment I am volunteering my time to coach and promote Cayman cycling. We are trying to get as many people involved in the years old or whether you are 75 years old.sport We as are possible; trying towhether see the you sport are grow. �ive I am hoping that one of our goals will be to have an international event here, where we can attract foreign cyclists to
There were only 13 people taking Nathaniel Forbes, 16, chases Laurent Weber, 61, over the line part,come in.”spread between four different gory all to herself, as did 16 Year Old Category, with a time of 1:43:44. It was category, who had to complete the Nathaniel Forbes. Still, everyone gave great to see two cyclists, separated age- fullcategories. three laps There of werethe course, �ive in andthe Openthen the �irst lap. I think I held on for about tersa lap category and a half.” was Edward Harper, with at the same time. Nathaniel is clearly a and Juniors (younger cyclists). had ait time everything of 1:45:42. they “Obviously had. “It was I was good,” the a timeComing of 1:43: over 43the for line the �irst two in laps. the Mas-Next risingwise by star 45 ofyears, the cycling�inish almost world, exactlyand is tothe compete Masters two (older laps cyclists), only. The Women, small onlyMs Hicks female said, rider after in the she pack �inished so that, with by came Laurent Weber, who, at 61 years going to show Cayman and the rest of numbers meant that Laura Hicks, the default basically, I won. But the aim was old, was just a split second ahead of 16- the world what he can do in years to only woman competitor, had a cate- to try to hold onto the boys for at least year old Nathaniel Forbes in the Juniors’ come.
POLICE NEWS Police Helicopter Conducts Two 4 Arrested for Medical Evacuations in One Day Cocaine Off enses On Saturday, 20 July, the RCIPS Air Operations Unit Following Proactive conducted two medical evacuations from Cayman Brac to Grand Cayman using the police helicopter. Early on Saturday morning, the helicopter and Operation in West Bay crew deployed to medically evacuate a woman who was suffering possible heart failure and had been transported from Little Cayman to Cayman Brac by Shortly after 4:30PM on Friday afternoon, 19 July, boat. The request had initially been made late Friday inof�icers West Bay, conducted in response a proactive to community operation concerns under about the night, but the helicopter was unable to deploy due theMisuse selling of Drugs of drugs Law at at the an location. address Personsoff Town at Hall the Roadloca- to inclement weather. Her condition had stabilized tion were searched and drug paraphernalia was found overnight, but she still required attention from cardi- in the possession of one of the men there. A vehicle ac specialists. The situation was reviewed early Sat- at the location belonging to the same man was also urday morning and the decision made to conduct the searched, and a small quantity of suspected cocaine was recovered. she was trans- Four persons: two women ages 58 and 64, and two evacuation, which was completed by 8:15AM when a single-vehicle collision on Cayman Brac, where he men ages 41 and 48, all of West Bay, were subsequent- staff. lost control of his motorcycle and left the roadway, ly arrested. The 41-year-old was arrested on suspicion ferredLater that to EMSday, and was suffering serious but non-life-threatening of consumption of a controlled drug, possession of co- a request was re- injuries. Because the earlier crew had been further caine with intent to supply and possession of drug par- ceived for a med- deployed during the day on police tasks, a second aphernalia. The others were arrested on suspicion of ical evacuation of helicopter crew was called in and deployed. They consumption of a controlled drug and being concerned a man who had in the possession of cocaine with intent to supply. been involved in mains in hospital in serious but stable condition. They have been bailed as investigations continue. completed the evacuation by 6:15PM. The man re- Statement on Joint RCIPS - CBC Investigation into Money Laundering and Smuggling pounded. When searched, a large quan- Islands Police Service (RCIPS) and Cay- tity of cash was found secreted away ed by UK authorities and have now been manIn MayIslands of this Customs year the and Royal Border Cayman Con- inside the plane. All four of the foreign formallyshipments seized were by subsequently court order con�iscat-under the trol (CBC) commenced a joint investiga- nationals have now been charged with UK Proceeds of Crime Act. tion into suspected money laundering the criminal offences of Engaging in The joint Royal Cayman Islands Police and the smuggling of doré gold by in- Smuggling, and two have been addition- Service and Cayman Islands Customs ternational organized crime networks and Border Control investigation is on- through the Cayman Islands and other four of the men charged stand remand- going and has now established links jurisdictions to Europe. ally charged with Money Laundering. All with international law enforcement in The circumstances are that the Royal Cayman Islands awaiting trial. the US and Panama as well as the UK. Cayman Islands Police Service and Cay- edThe before investigation the Magistrate’s established Court that of twothe This multi-jurisdictional investigation is man Islands Customs and Border Con- consignments of doré gold had transit- expected to be complex and lengthy. trol detected suspicious activities and ed the Cayman Islands en route to the “The disruption of criminal asset tion of the Cayman Islands. Close and United Kingdom. The Royal Cayman Is- mutualsuch asset cooperation �lows through with international the jurisdic- and intercepted the plane while it was lands Police Service and Cayman Islands dering activity is a powerful way to law enforcement as demonstrated in atmovements Owen Roberts by a private International aircraft Airport. in May, Customs and Border Control requested �lows and international money laun- this case is absolutely essential to the Four Venezuelan nationals were arrest- the assistance of the UK National Crime Derek Byrne, Commissioner of Police, reach and effectiveness of our collec- ed and the plane was seized and im- Agency to intercept the shipments. Both “and�ight we organized are committed crime networks,” to preventing said
tive efforts.” ALL ABOUT EDUCATION | HEALTHCARE PAGE A8 Friday, July 26, 2019 | Issue No 406 C�������� T���� Volunteerism: The Moral Element Handy and Wadsworth in their paper, ed primarily by altruistic motives, from The United Nations highlights four which the actor does not obtain wages, key areas in which volunteering has volunteers are commonly considered as been transformational: These are in the “unpaid‘De�ining help who provided is a Volunteer’, in an organized say that ciaries are people who are not normally areas of peacebuilding, environmental manner to parties to whom the worker thesalary volunteer's or pro�it directand in responsibility. which the bene�i- sustainability, social inclusion and basic services. Volunteers generally work within recognition to the critical importance of In peacebuilding, volunteerism, says ahas formal no obligations.” program with an overarch- theRobotham moral element in his inde�inition volunteerism. also gives The the UN, is known to help regenerate ing mission that subdivides into goals, moral element must be the heart of vol- certain fractured or absent dynamics plans, job positions, and tasks. The in- unteerism. that are crucial to reconciliation and He insists that volunteerism is an ex- reconstruction. In the area of environ- forts should be strangers, not friends or pression of the degree of moral and civic mental sustainability, volunteerism has relatives.tended bene�iciaries of a volunteer’s ef- unity of a society. It is a measure of its state been key in mobilizing communities The literature on the subject says that of spiritual integrity. 'Total strangers' in a globally to address environmental deg- volunteerism refers to a wide range of society take steps to assist others in that radation. activities, including traditional forms of society without seeking reward because In speaking to social inclusion and mutual aid and self-help, formal service they have a sense of common feeling and volunteerism, The United Nations says delivery and other forms of civic partic- duty to each other. They do not, in fact, that ‘the values inherent in volunteer- ipation, undertaken of free will for the regard others as 'total strangers'. They ism opens up diverse pathways for mar- general public good and where mon- recognize that they have moral claims on ginalized groups to overcome social ex- etary reward is not the principal moti- one another. That is what a real society is clusion, while enabling them to become vating factor (Halski-Leventhal, 2011). like, says Robotham. drivers of development action’. At least four different types of volunteer The literature on volunteerism says In terms of basic services and volun- that it involves much more than work- teerism, The United Nations also ex- Dr. Livingston Smith is the Vice President conceptual framework: mutual aid or ing without pay and that it is where plains that ‘ Volunteer action, when well and Provost of UCCI self-help;activity can service be identi�ied to others; within participa- this people make choices to do so things to facilitated, can be a particularly effec- tion or civic engagement; and advocacy help society that go beyond their basic tive mechanism to foster support and One does not have to look far to see or campaigning. obligations. Volunteerism strengthens complement the state provision of es- the positive effects of voluntarism. It Professor Don Robotham, in his 1998 civic engagement; safeguards social in- sential services across a number of sec- provides an opportunity for concerned Grace Kennedy Foundation Lecture,’ Vi- clusion, deepens solidarity and solidi- tors.’ The sectors, it continues, include members of the community to identify sion and Volunteerism, Reviving Volun- the provision of basic services such as needs and offer their time and skills to teerism in Jamaica’, argues that volun- Volunteerism has a ripple effect in that it clean water and sanitation, health care implement change. I use this column to inspires�ies ownership others andof development advances the results. trans- and primary and secondary education. celebrate the hundreds of volunteers in course of action, usually of a social or civ- formations required for any positive These are key ingredients of human de- the Cayman Islands in whatever area icteerism nature. can This be course de�ined of actionas any is action prompt- or change to take root in communities. velopment and wellbeing. and capacity. Free hepatitis screenings to be offered for World Hepatitis Day The Health Services Authority (HSA) younger, who are already in the immu- For further questions, please call HIV and Cayman Islands Red Cross will mark sample of blood and results are availa- nization programme. Treatment options and STI Programme Coordinator, Laura World Hepatitis Day, which takes place is quick, easy and con�idential; a small are available for persons who are tested Elniski, 244-2507 or laura.elniski@hsa. annually on 28 July, by offering free Hepatitis B is a potentially life-threat- and found positive. ky. health screenings for hepatitis while eningble within liver a infection couple of caused days.” by the hep- building greater public awareness on atitis B virus that can lead to chronic the elimination of mother to child trans- infection and puts people at high risk The best way to protect against mission of hepatitis B and the impor- of death from cirrhosis and liver cancer. hepatitis B is by getting the hepati- tance of the hepatitis B vaccine. Along with hepatitis C, hepatitis B is the tis B vaccine. Doctors recommend Together, the organisations will offer second major killer infectious disease that all children get the vaccine. free hepatitis screening on Tuesday, 30 after tuberculosis, and nine times more • At birth - 1st dose in hospital July from 9am -1pm at the Red Cross Ad- people are infected with the disease within 24 hours than HIV. It is most commonly spread • 6 weeks - 2nd dose (along with Centre on Hospital Road. from mother to child at birth or through BCG and 1st dose Rotavirus vaccine) ministration Of�ices, Cayman Corporate horizontal transmission, especially from • 9 months - 3rd dose of their condition, as a result, awareness an infected child to an uninfected child and“Many availability infected of personstesting and are treatment unaware Why should my child get the hep- is the most important gap to be ad- Testing for hepatitis and the hepati- atitis B vaccine? tisduring B vaccine the �irst are �ive offered years ofat life.all HSA fa- The vaccine prevents your child cents and adults with recent hepatitis Coordinator, Laura Elniski. “World Hep- cilities (Cayman Islands Hospital, Faith from developing liver disease and B infection can cause: Loss of appetite, atitisdressed,” Day saidis an HIV opportunity and STI Programmeto increase Hospital in Cayman Brac and the district cancer from hepatitis B. It also pro- fever, tiredness, pain in muscles, joints efforts on hepatitis, encourage actions health centres) to persons of all ages. tects other people from the disease and stomach, nausea, diarrhea, vomit- and engagement by individuals and or- The vaccine is 98-100% effective in pre- because children with hepatitis B ing, dark urine, yellow skin and eyes. ganisations and highlight the need for venting new infections and is automati- usually do not have symptoms, but These symptoms usually appear 3 or a greater response. The hepatitis test cally offered to children 15 months and they may pass the disease to others 4 months after a person gets the virus. without anyone knowing they were infected. Who should not get this vaccine? • Children who are allergic to yeast Is the hepatitis B vaccine safe? • Children who were allergic to a The hepatitis B vaccine is very safe, previous dose of hepatitis B vaccine and it is effective at preventing hepa- • If the child has acute fever, then titis B. Vaccines, like any medicine, can the vaccination should be postponed have side effects, but serious side ef- A doctor’s advice is needed if the fects caused by the hepatitis B vaccine child has any other allergies or is al- are extremely rare. lergic to other vaccines.
What are the side effects? What if I did not have my child immunized as a newborn? B vaccine will have no side effects at Children 15 months and younger, all.Most When people side whoeffects get do the occur, hepatitis they who are already in the immunization are often very mild, such as a low fe- programme will automatically be of- ver (less than 101 degrees) or a sore fered the vaccine. Children older than arm from the shot. The baby will also 15 months can have the immunization need to complete the full hepatitis B at the parents request. vaccination series for best protection (series of three). ADDITONAL INFORMATION A vaccine against hepatitis B has The hepatitis B vaccine, apart from been available since 1982. The vac- protecting one’s health, is a require- cine is 98-100% effective in prevent- ment for entry into some overseas ing infection and the development of colleges and universities. A child who chronic disease and liver cancer due has completed the series of three in- to hepatitis B. jections does not need to be immu- nized again. Hepatitis B vaccine dose at birth FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR hoursAll babies after birth.should This get shotthe �irstacts shotas a OR ANY OF THE HEALTH SERVIC- safetyof hepatitis net, reducing B vaccine the in risk the �irstof get- 24 ES AUTHORITY DISTRICT HEALTH ting the disease from moms or family CENTRES. members who may not know they are George Town Health Centre . . . . 244 infected with hepatitis B. When a mom 2648 has hepatitis B, there is an additional West Bay Health Centre . . 949 3439 medicine that is given to infants in the Bodden Town Health Centre . . . 947 2299 ication that can help to protect the East End Health Centre . . 947 7440 baby�irst 12against hours hepatitis of their B,life. is Thiscalled med- the North Side Health Centre 947 9525 hepatitis B immune globulin (HBIG). Faith Hospital, Cayman Brac . . . 948 2242
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Vehicle Replacement – Consider replac- Tune Up – Service your vehicle every 6 Gas Price – Purchase gas at the lowest avail- months. The engine will perform better and able price. fuel consumption will be improved. ing your vehicle with a fuel ef�icient model Flashback: June 2017. Too close to call By Mike L Jarvis London UK
Political leaders are scouring the UK suchthat’s for despite them is all out and of sundrythe question. af�irming today preaching to the converted and (or Reality at least could appearing dictate tootherwise. af�irm) thatPol- yet-to-be-persuaded, reinforcing and itics does make strange bedfellows. clarifying policies, and reassuring any Although uncommon in the UK, it still doubtful party faithful (there are an un- happened as recently as 2010(Conserv- usually large number of them it seems atives and Liberal Democrats) and it this election), as a short but intense could very well happen again. campaign winds down and the clock Security has understandably surged ticks inexorably towards the opening of to the fore of the campaign in the wake the polls on Thursday. pressing remain although they have beenof the overshadowed horri�ic terrorist by the attacks. security Other con- tainThis votes, �inal underlines political push the knife’s to persuade edge cerns and whose are the safest hands for onand which ‘hoover-up’ this election any �loating is now and poised. uncer- the UK in critical this period. At this late stage and penultimate Although it might have been pushed day of the UK election campaign, there into the background - this after all was doesn’t appear be to any indicator sug- supposed to be ‘the Brexit election’ - go- gesting a clear path to victory by either ing forward, everything hinges on the of the two main parties. UK getting unhinged from the EU: the That it could result in a coalition in- economy, defence and security, health volving several of the smaller parties and social care, education, housing, the is not as far-fetched as it might have sounded up to a few weeks ago, and ... Continued story on page B1 Former British prime minister Theresa May WEATHER | HURRICANE CHECKLIST | INSPIRATIONAL | OBITUARIES PAGE A10 Friday, July 26, 2019 | Issue No 406 C�������� T����
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when you discover His purpose for your py- putting back into the water. It wasn’t WHY JESUS CAME? ence.” God made you for Himself, and only madethe �ish. for Only the beach one thing so it willcan’t make be happy. it hap- all this time with Him. To be sure, there’s That’s why Jesus came. To restore our ning and end. If you are wise you should nothing boring about walking with God. oceanlife will and you place �ind theit on peace the beach, and joy you’d you seede- fellowship with God. We don’t belong to whatLife Enochis a journey did forwith 300 a de�inite years begin-- HE In Psalm 116: 11 the Psalmist declares, “ itssire. scales If you dry were up asto ittake gasps a �ish for outbreath. of the Is the devil. He’s our enemy. But Jesus came, WALKED WITH GOD. Can imagine how You have made known to me the path of “so that you may have the full measure of well you would know God after spending ered it with, there’ll be no happiness to that �ish happy? No matter what you cov- life, you will �ill me with joy in your pres- my joy within.” John 17:13 OBITUARIES
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 Mr. Royce Dilbert, Mr. Hoyt Calvert Ebanks, Mrs. Mardith Reynolds, who passed away on Friday, July 12, 2019. who passed away on Wednesday July 17, 2019. who passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2019. A Thanksgiving Service will be held at A Thanksgiving Service was held at Wesleyan A Thanksgiving Service will be held at Aston Rutty Civic Center, Cayman Brac on Holiness Church, 150 NW Point, West Bay Assembly of God, Saturday, July 27, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. West Bay, Grand Cayman on 100 Finch Drive, West Bay, Grand Cayman on Viewing: 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, July 27, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. Interment at: Creek Cemetery Viewing: Closed Casket Viewing: 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Interment: West Bay Cemetery Interment at: Boatswain Bay Cemetery Veteran & Seaman’s Society, Cayman Brac. Condolences can be registered at churchillsfuneralhome.com Condolences can be registered at churchillsfuneralhome.com Condolences can be registered at churchillsfuneralhome.com
The Family of the Late The Family of the Late Ellese Adella McLaughlin The Family Of The Late regret to announce her passing on Roger Morris Saturday, 6 July 2019. regret to announce his passing on Monday, 22 July 2019. Gladsy Ziegelheafer regret to announce her passing A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, 28 July 2019 A funeral service will take place 3:00 p.m. on Monday, 21 June, 2019. at the Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) Church, Wednesday, 31 July 2019 at Creek, Cayman Brac. St. George’s Anglican Church. Viewing will be from 1:00 p.m. prior to the service. Interment will follow in Dixie Cemetery Mrs. Ziegelheafer was repatriated Interment will follow at the to the United States of America. Creek Cemetery. Condolences can be registered at boddenfuneralservices.com & 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 Bodden Funeral Service Facebook page
The Family Of The Late The Family of the Late The Family of the Late Geoffrey Mathews James Henderson Ronald Kipp regret to announce his passing on regret to announce his passing regret to announce his passing on Friday, 19 July 2019. Monday, 22 July 2019. on Saturday, 6 July, 2019. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. Service arrangements will be Mr. Henderson was repatriated announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may to the United States of America. be made to Jasmine.
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The Family of the Late The Family Of The Late The Family Of The Late Samuel Bodden regret to announce his passing on Marianne Bilski Dr. Gerald Doyle Wednesday, 10 July 2019. regret to announce her passing regret to announce his passing on Sunday, 7 July, 2019. on Friday, 21 June, 2019. A Service of Thanksgiving will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, 27 July 2019 at the East End Civic Centre. Viewing will be from 10:00 a.m. Mrs. Bilski was repatriated Dr. Doyle was repatriated prior to the service. to the United States of America. to the United States of America. Interment will follow at the East End Cemetery. Condolences can be registered at boddenfuneralservices.com & Condolences can be registered at boddenfuneralservices.com & Bodden Funeral Service Facebook page. Bodden Funeral Service Facebook page. Condolences can be registered at www.boddenfuneralservices.com & Bodden Funeral Service Facebook page WORLD WATCH C�������� T���� Friday, July 26, 2019 | Issue No 406 PAGE B1 IT’S BORIS!! ... Continued story from page A1 ties wish to see a rekindling of the vio- lent sectarian upheavals of the period known as The Troubles. rhetoric declared: It is feared that a ‘no-deal Brexit’ be- in “Dude! his typically We are con�identgoing to energise Johnsonian the spell big trouble. It was a wordplay on his campaign ing threatened by Mr Johnson could theme:country.” D (deliver Brexit), Unite (the Johnson will inherit the aggressive the country), D (defeat the Labour Party of sabre-rattlingTrouble also which looms has with already Iran, andbegun. Mr Jeremy Corbyn). Iran has nudged - well, forced - its way But that abbreviation spells ‘dud’ to onto the UK’s political priorities and added a convenient ‘e’ (for energise) re- the thick of it. New British prime minister Boris Johnson sultingwhich Mr in theJohnson acronym in his ‘dude’. victory speech PrimeA looming Minister crisis Johnson in the �inds Strait himself of Hor- in The question is though; will be the muz, a vital maritime superhighway That was later found to be incorrect plan upholds democracy and clears the country be energised or will it be ener- for the global oil industry- and global but proved the basis for her continuing way for the UK to forge ahead economi- vated. economies - has ramped up tensions be- incarceration in Tehran. cally, unfettered by EU constraints. Becoming British prime minister is tween the UK and Iran. The issue is so divisive that already The recent seizing of an Iran-regis- MEANWHILE, BREXIT… several Conservative government cab- of the American born Alexander Boris tered oil tanker by the UK under inter- The omnipresent issue of Brexit con- inet ministers have quit or announced dethe Pfeffel ful�illment Johnson, of acalled lifelong Al by ambition his fel- national treaty has seen an expected tinues to dominate the UK headlines, their intentions to do so - although it low-students at Oxford University. retaliation by Iran. That has caused a politics and business environment. was unlikely that outspoken opponents diplomatic crisis which the new prime The very future of the country pivots minister will now have to navigate his on it. to join his government anyway. JohnsonA man excels of irrepressibleat ‘talking the con�idencetalk’. way around - or out of - as a priority. of AtMr the Johnson same wouldtime, severalhave been Conserva- invited wrapped‘Walking in the an walk’ outgoing in terms persona, of deliv- Mr One day before the change of lead- sially said he will pull the UK out of the ering on key campaign promises and EuropeanPrime Minister Union Johnsonon October has controver-31st- the withdrawing their support from a Boris policy declarations, especially as mayor post of the UK’s top political job, Foreign much talked about no-deal Brexit - unless Johnsontive MPs governmentare reported withto be a considering suggestion of London and more recently as foreign Secretaryership, Mr Jeremy Johnson’s Hunt, contender condemned for the the UK and the EU reach agreement on a that some might even be contemplating secretary, has proven to be far more action by Iran as an act of state piracy. renegotiated Withdrawal Agreement. throwing in their lot with the resurgent challenging. However, while the EU has been ada- Liberal Democrats. on the issue. mant in its position, in recent days there BREXIT Mr Johnson has been relatively quiet The new prime minister has an ar- this forward is left to be seen especially bility on its part although it insists that leader,For its Jo part,Swinson. the LibDems on Monday ray of challenges awaiting him;- Brexit asHow it pertains Prime to Ministerany alignment Johnson of UK takes and somehave been key indicationspoints of disagreement of reluctant �lexi- are elected a new leader - and �irst female is only one of them but it could be the US policy towards Iran. not up for renegotiation. takes to stop Brexit." Those policies have been poles apart Her �irst pledge? “I will do whatever it under the government of former prime Johnson had also threatened to suspend pushingmost de�ining. it through even without a deal theDuring UK parliament his leadership to force campaign, through his Mr andPrime a bewildering Minister array Johnson’s of other in-tray nation- is withMr the Johnson European has already Union - committedthe notorious to son’s leadership challenger Jeremy Hunt 'no-deal Brexit'. al�illed and to international over�lowing; priority from Iran items. to Brexit no-deal Brexit option - which many be- wasminister foreign Theresa secretary. May in which Mr John- A challenging ride awaits him - and lieve is fraught with uncertainties. liamentary manoeuvres to prevent it his biggest challenge could very well That of itself creates the certainty of Already, that has seen a �lurry of par- come from within his own party. negatively impacting all the affected Mr Hunt had taken over the role after tutional experts and political analysts parties; the UK, the EU and especially Mr Johnson resigned over disagreement questioningfrom happening its withconstitutionality, some MPs, consti- with buing his boundless optimism and ener- both sides of Ireland. son’swith Mrsspell May at the about helm Brexit. of the Foreign Of- gyWhether to, as he putMr it,Johnson “Dude, succeeds we are going in im- to The border between British North- A still-unresolved issue from Mr John- ures, worrying about the economic im- ern Ireland and the independent EU plications.others, including leading business �ig- One thing that’s certain though; Brit- member, the Irish Republic, is a poten- Foreign�ice is the Secretary, jailing by had Iran said of awas British-Ira- training But opinions remain divided with ishenergise politics the will country” certainly is left be to ‘energised’ be seen. Iraniansnian citizen in journalism. whom Mr Johnson, then as over the coming months. tial �lashpoint where none of the par- supporters of Mr Johnson claiming his Statement regarding Boris Johnson as next UK Prime Minister By Premier Hon. Alden McLaughlin, MBE, JP, MLA rial Council Conference in London in NovemberI look forward this year to when the Joint we will Ministe- have I and the people of the Cayman Islands the opportunity to meet with members congratulate The Right Honourable Bo- ris Johnson on his election as Leader of matters of common interest between the Conservative Party and on becoming theof Mr. UK Johnson’s and the Cayman government Islands to anddiscuss the way forward as we embark on yet an- Kingdom. other historical change in world politics. the next Prime Minister of the United Johnson in October 2017 at the Conserv- I had the pleasure of �irst meeting Mr. Mr. Johnson will take over from The He has long been a friend to the Cayman gatesRight theHonourable issue of Brexit. Theresa May as Prime Islandsative Party joining Conference us most in recently Manchester. last Minister. We wish him well as he navi- year as we celebrated the 60th anniver- support us during her term and look for- sary of our Coat of Arms at a ceremony We appreciate the work Ms May did to Boris Johnson, Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs and Premier in London. the new government. McLaughlin in Manchester in October 2017 ward to working with Mr. Johnson and Flashback: June 2017. Too close to call ... Continued story from page A9 Her rationale? She wanted a clear or add-up what their mandate to lead the UK in the very dif- policies would cost. issue of Scottish independence, interna- The Liberal Demo- tional relations, foreign aid...everything. member ‘Brexit means Brexit’ and ‘No crats have been trail- Within the past several weeks, the deal�icult is Brexit better talks than ahead a bad with deal’? the EU. Re- ing in the polls, as have once thought unassailable 24-point lead But politically, she was also clearly UKIP (the United King- capitalising on the disarray within the dom Independence Par- Labour Party under Jeremy Corbyn. ty). UKIP’s sole claim nearestin the polls rivals, that Opposition Prime Minister Leader There- Jer- Notwithstanding its far-reaching im- to fame (albeit a note- emysa May’s Corbyn’s Conservatives Labour Party, held has over plum- their plications for the British economy and meted to single digits. relations with the EU, Brexit on which claim) is that they, un- Some reputable polling organisations the election was called, has been very derworthy former and multiple-oc- veri�iable have it to within two points although in much on the backburner during this casions-leader Nigel Opposition Leader Jeremy Corbyn and Former British prime some other polls the gap is wider. election campaign. Farage, will go down minister Theresa May (Photo by Daily Express UK) It’s been overshadowed by a plethora in history as the party in London, especially one in London which triggered Brexit. For the Conservatives, this could very justThe this recent past horri�icSaturday, terrorist have factored attacks egy miscalculations by the major par- The Green Party, which promotes a into the polls and political discourse in ties,of other especially issues andthe Conservatives self-in�licted strat- and strong environment agenda (it has one Labour. seat in the parliament, UKIP has none), well be Theresa‘the comeback May's Margaretkid’. Thatch- determine the outcome of the election, brings up the rear. er-momentAn unusually or Mrhigh Corbyn number could of party very a signi�icant way which could ultimately tives scored an own goal by stirring up members are admitting that at this late result. considerableFirstly, Mrs ire May and andresentment the Conserva- among front-burner, the pendulum seemed to stage that they are undecided. orUp at leastto a havefew weeksa major ago, in�luence the election on the their core voter base with their demen- Now, with security �irmly on the Some others are openly stating that was the Conservatives to lose, if only tia-tax/social care payments debacle. On the other hand, despite his pre- they are ditching party loyalty to vote given its advantage of being the party in That policy proposal almost derailed the viousbe nudging equivocation again in Mrson criticalMay's favour. matters to ensure that the person they feel is the power. launch of their manifesto and certainly regarding defence and national security, best person to lead the country in this That they could now very well lose it pushed their campaign onto the wrong historically critical period is elected. or at least substantially lose their major- track. forthcoming on how a Labour govern- ity, is not quite far-fetched thinking. mentMr Corbyn would is handle now being these more matters. direct and time voters are stating that they too will It was the election that was not going much better; undergoing heavy weath- In fact, his new-found assertiveness beSimilarly, voting for a the large best percentage leader rather of �irst-than to be, then was. erMr for Corbyn’slofty promises Labour in Party their didn’tmanifesto fare overall seems to have gone up by leaps signing up with any party. In the aftermath of assuming the which their election opposites, the me- and bounds. It’s as if he has undergone The silent majority indeed may very reigns of power in the fractious fall-out dia and the public questioned the lack a personality and strategy make-over... within the Conservative party after the of clarity on how those were going to be or this late push is in direct relation to And I am not ruling out at least the en- Brexit vote - which itself came just one paid for. the closing margins of the voter surveys vironmentwell have the for �inal a coalition. say. year after a comfortable victory at the and policy shifts by the Conservatives It’s that’s close. ures, but so did other parties’ candidates over handling security which some fear The next 48 hours waiting for the that she was not going to call a snap whoLabour seemed struggled not able with to recall its policyvital man- �ig- go too far and threaten personal rights results are going be extraordinarily election.2015 election Then she - Mrs did. May had af�irmed ifesto pledges and policy details, or even and liberties. nail-biting. GLOBAL NEWS BRIEFS PAGE B2 Friday, July 26, 2019 | Issue No 406 C�������� T����
GLOBAL NEWS BRIEFS EU chiefs warn Canada approves Johnson more wood builds The European Union Canada is planning to build many dismissed Boris Johnson’s more wooden structures, including sky- Brexit plan within mo- scrapers, despite objections from con- ments of his appointment as Conservative leader disasters. and new British Prime servationistsNevertheless, and Britishauthorities Columbia fearing has�ire doubled height limits allowed for tim- that the bloc has no plans ber towers – and countries around the toMinister, make concessions. in the latest sign world are following suit. In an intervention British Columbia is no stranger to timed to coincide with wooden giants. Along its western coast, Canada is the world’s leader in vast Boris Johnson faces a tough EU exit timber structures nouncement, Frans Tim- 60 metres in height have in some cases mermans,Mr Johnson’s the electionEuropean an- Commission’s new prime minister has to say when weatheredDouglas �ir nearlyand Sitka a millennium spruce trees of toppingstorms. Vancouver is now pushing even those Now a growing chorus of architects, limits by unveiling plans for the Canada Brussels on Tuesday that the EU would The bloc has said since last year it foresters and engineers want the prov- Earth Tower, an ambitious 40-storey not�irst renegotiate vice president, the deal told reached reporters with in wouldhe comes not to re-open Brussels.” talks on the with- ince’s biggest city to grow another clus- tower that would be the world’s tallest ter of timber skyscrapers. wooden building. The design includes Another EU commissioner, Vytenis Already, Vancouver’s 18-storey Brock around 200 homes, with an outdoor Andriukaitis,Theresa May. also warned that politi- times.drawal agreement struck by Ms May, Commons tower stands as a testament which was rejected by MPs three to the vast possibilities of wood. Once ing democracy with “cheap promises, use the withholding of payments owed the world’s tallest timber building, it garden for every three �loors as well as cians like Mr Johnson were undermin- to Mrthe Johnson EU as leverage has said to he force would it back try to was built cheaper, faster and with less estrypremium companies of�ice space still andclear-cut retail. critical the negotiating table. environmental impact than a compara- forestDespite ecosystems, decades of home �ierce to protest, hundred- for- simpli�ied visions, blatantly evident ble steel and concrete structure would year-old giants. Coveted for its strength Johnson]incorrect statements”.took a long time deciding have been – offsetting an estimated and richly textured aesthetic appeal, whetherMr Timmermans he was for or said: against “He [BorisBrexit beMr sincere Timmermans in his support had for previously leaving 2,432 metric tonnes of carbon. boards of old-growth wood sourced and now his position is clear. thesuggested European that MrUnion Johnson and mightcould notbe Now the provincial government has from the primordial forests command “I think the position of the EU is also changed its building codes, effective- top dollar on the open market. clear, the United Kingdom reached an Asked about the comments, he ly doubling the height limit for wood- Despite popular misconceptions of agreement with the European Union said:“playing “I wouldgames”. just suggest that you frame buildings to 12 storeys. The Cana- and the European Union will stick with look at what he’s been writing over dian government is expected to match be a robust and innovative building ma- that agreement. We will hear what the the years. BC’s codes nationwide. terial.wood as �ire-prone and unstable, it can Honduras death rate Editor critical of is alarming Duterte on trial Honduras is A libel trial against gripped in an the editor of Rappler, alarming cycle of a Philippine news site homicides, mainly critical of the regime because of gang vi- of President Rodrigo olence. Duterte, has begun in a A total of 1,873 case widely seen as an people were killed attempt by the govern- in Honduras in the ment to intimidate jour- nalists and curtail press 32 more than hom- freedom. icides�irst half during of 2019, the same period in rested and held over- 2018, revealed the nightMaria in RessaFebruary was ar-on Secretariat of Secu- Honduran gangs are responsible for many deaths charges of cyber libel Maria Ressa feels she is unfairly by President Duterte rity. for a story published by The most violent months were April, hands, corruption and impunity that Rappler in 2012, before being released has also been one of the most critical of favours, for the most part, white-collar on bail. She described the charges as June, with 339; and the regions with the criminals, unemployment and under- took power in 2016. It has scrutinised greatestwith 377 increasehomicides; in May,deaths with are 353; Cortes, and employment. hisMr government Duterte’s administration over the brutal since war on he Intibuca, Atlantida, La Paz and Olancho. The solution, he said, does not con- “preposterous and baseless”. sist in increasing state repression if it caseIn ofa statement cyber libel on stretches Tuesday, the the rule �irst of than 5,300 lives, though human rights the Secretariat of Security, many mur- is not accompanied by actions that tend lawday until of the it trial,breaks. Ms How Ressa this said: is decid- “This drugs, which of�icially has taken more dersAccording are done to by Jair gangs Meza, or spokesman maras. for ed will have an impact on all Filipinos than double that. However, Honduras continues to have measures, ranging from the creation of who post on Facebook – and of course, groups allege the true �igure is more one of the highest murder rates in the microenterprisesto bene�it communities to the withopening preventive of rec- the quality of journalism in the digital edly described Rappler’s journalism world and is currently facing a spiral reational centres. In response, Mr Duterte has repeat- of violence whose causes, according to In recent weeks, given the increase It was the eleventh time in 18 several analysts, are multiple and com- in social discontent expressed in mass age in the Philippines.” tudeas “fake of criminal news” and charges, his government ranging from has plex and the authors of the crimes go demonstrations, the repression in Hon- with criminal charges relating to Rap- beinghit Rappler illegally and foreign-owned,Ms Ressa with a tomulti- tax beyond these groups. duras by the military and police forces pler,months in what that is Ms seen Ressa as a targeted, had been gov- hit The main causes are the growing in- against protestors has been internation- ernment-led witch-hunt. equality of income and opportunities, ally criticised for the number of people Rappler, which is one of the most in- andevasion an attemptand failing to attackto �ile taxand returns, intimi- the concentration of wealth in very few affected, particularly young people. dateall of critical which shejournalists. says are “trumped up”
�luential news sites in the Philippines, Venezuela mass black Cuba in fuel and out again power crisis Venezuela has been hit by Cuban authorities sought to another massive power cut reassure jittery citizens this with the capital, Caracas, week that recent power outages among the areas affected. and a fuel shortage were due to Power was slowly being temporary problems that were restored after the blackout reportedly hit 16 of the er decline in the economy under country's 23 states as well heavierbeing �ixed US sanctions.rather than a broad- as Caracas. The Communist-run island is battling a cash crunch brought Jorge Rodríguez claimed on by a decline in aid from left- theInformation power cut was Minister caused ist ally Venezuela and lower by an "electromagnetic at- exports, as well as a tightening tack" without providing ev- Venezuela is experiencing another major black out of the decades-old US trade embargo, including attempts to Cuba’s gas stations have little or no fuel try was hit by a series of blackouts, But workplaces and schools were block Venezuelan oil shipments. includingidence. In oneMarch, that the affected coun- all states due to remain closed as the govern- Sporadic shortages of basic goods are and lasted a week. ment urged people to stay home. common in the cash-strapped, central- on state television that there had been a Sporadic blackouts are common in "These blackouts are catastrophic," ly-planned economy, but have picked up troleo, con�irmed on a news broadcast crisis-hit Venezuela, where decades 51-year-old janitor Bernardina Guer- of underinvestment have damaged ra, who lives in Caracas. "I live in the chicken and milk becoming scarce for de�icitHe said in fuel there distribution, has been whicha 10 percent he said the country's power grid. The black- eastern part of the city and there the weeksover the and past sometimes year, with months. items like �lour, increasewould be in �ixed consumption by next week. because there out, which started at 16:45 local time lights go out every day. Each day things Vehicle owners have struggled to lo- are now more vehicles on the road. The are worse." cate gas stations in Havana stocked with government has imported hundreds of Venezuela depends on its vast hy- the upper grades of gasoline in the past microbuses over the past year to im- Sidewalkson Monday, were caused crowded a massive with gridlock pedes- droelectric infrastructure, rather than few weeks, and when they do, they have prove public transport. triansin Caracas after as the traf�ic city's lights metro lost stopped power. its oil reserves, for its domestic elec- Cubans have also been complaining running. tricity supply. up. In a country where many gas-guz- on social media of a string of power out- Power was restored in the capital zlingbeen American forced to cars queue from for the hours Fifties to are �ill ages, this time outside the capital, rais- and some other parts of the country in "sought to affect the hydroelectric gen- still used, that makes the problem even ing for some the spectre of a return to the early hours of Tuesday local time, erationMr Rodríguez system of said Guyana", the alleged the south-attack worse. the long blackouts of the economic crisis state-owned power company Corpolec ern state where the important Guri Tomás Pérez Álvarez, the head of sales following the fall of benefactor the Sovi- said. dam plant is located. at state-owned oil company Cuba-Pe- et Union. INTERNATIONAL SPORTS C�������� T���� Friday, July 26, 2019 | Issue No 406 PAGE B3 Recalls for veteran Windies pair Veterans Sunil Narine and Kieron Pol- In a career that began back in 2009, lard will return to the West Indies squad Narine has so far snared 370 wickets in T20 wickets while playing in leagues als against India, while wicket-keeper worldwide. His latest trophy was won batsmanfor the �irst Anthony two Twenty20 Bramble getsInternation- a maid- with the Trinbago Knight Riders in the en call-up. Caribbean Premier League two years All-rounder Andre Russell, whose ago. World Cup was cut short by a knee inju- During his debut season with KKR, ry, has been included in the 14-member as his mystery spin bowling became one Indies. Narine was the Man of the Tournament squadNarine, subject 31, last to played �itness, for Cricket the West West In- Premier League title. That year Narine, dies in 2017. Although he had been in- helpedof the key propel architects the West of their Indies �irst Indianto the formed by the new selection panel that he was in contention for a spot in the ICC He was just getting started. In 2014, KKR�irst ofwith their Narine two T20 now World the Cupbedrock titles. of their bowling arsenal, went on to win squadMen's Cricketwas announced. World Cup In 2019 the yearssquad, he a their second IPL title. missed�inger injuryout on ruled national him outselection, before the However, it was in the Caribbean Pre- mystery spinner has been a regular in mier League that Narine delivered one T20 leagues around the world, with his of the best-ever bowling performances Kieron Pollard is a hard-hitting batsman pinch-hitting as useful as his bowling. in T20 history. In 2012, the Kolkata Knight Riders In the inaugural match between the ble and quiet as possible, not show any needed to have someone to deputise in of the Indian Premier League bought Guyana Amazon Warriors and the An- expression to the batsman, so that they case something unexpected happens the relatively unknown Trinidadian for tigua Hawksbills in Grenada, Narine don't read you and judge whether you and Bramble is the perfect choice," said US$700,000 and he proved that to be a bowled 21 dot balls in his quota of 24 are tense, or you are anxious." Robert Haynes, interim chairman of the shrewd purchase. Pollard, 32, featured in the tour of CWI selection panel. “He is young and overs, one maiden, three runs, has a lot of ambition, and we saw his to returnno the wickets. astonishing �igures of four appearance in a year. He didn't make the character come out in the way he batted They were the third best-ev- India in 2018, making his �irst national whenever Guyana Jaguars were in prob- in the Caribbean team's T20 plans. lems in the West Indies Championship cutChris for the Gayle World has Cup opted but out remains of the �irmlyseries and Super50 Cup, so we know he is ca- left-armer �igures spinner, in T20 historywho holds behind the while he plays a T20 league in Canada, recordZul�iqar for Babar, the most the economical Pakistan leaving the opportunity for John Camp- Haynes described the squad as "an complete spell in T20 cricket, 2 bell, also a left-hand opener, to take excellentpable of getting balance the jobof done.”experience and for 3 against the Quetta Bears in his place in the Carlos Brathwaite-led youth", chosen with one eye on next 2012. squad. year's ICC T20 World Cup, where West Khary Pierre, the left-arm spinner, Indies hope to defend their title. for 3 bowling for the Barbados who featured in the 'A' series against the TridentsShoaib Malikagainst is secondthe Antigua with 1 visiting Indians gets a chance to add to will be on August 3 and 4 at Lauderhill, Hawksbills in CPL 2013. his three T20Is, while Bramble, 28, has The �irst two T20Is of the India series Narine credits his ability to been rewarded for domestic perfor- gust 6 in Guyana. remain composed as one of the mances. He also led West Indies B to the Florida.Squad: The Carlos �inal Brathwaite match will (capt), be on An-Au- key factors behind his success. thony Bramble (wk), John Campbell, "Composure is an individual Canada. Sheldon Cottrell, Shimron Hetmyer, Evin thing. How you react to certain �inalIndia of announced the Global T20their tournamentsquads ahead in Lewis, Sunil Narine, Keemo Paul, Khary things, makes it better for you," Pierre, Kieron Pollard, Nicholas Pooran Sunil Narine last played for the West Indies in he said. "I can try to be humble ured that though Nicholas Pooran will (wk), Rovman Powell, Andre Russell, 2017 and what I do is to be as hum- of their tour of the West Indies. “We �ig- Oshane Thomas.
be the �irst-choice wicket-keeper, we Holloway takes on veteran Edgar Harden: I had no legend to his résumé, or will Edgar Holloway, hopes to add to his list of once again show why he's the still one 145lbUFC victims featherweight when he champion, takes on long Max of the best in the sport? The bout is at beef with Paul time contender and former UFC light- Rogers Place in Edmonton, Canada on weight champion, Frankie Edgar at Saturday. Following Chris Paul's trade to the UFC 240. There are plenty of other tasty match- Oklahoma City Thunder, James Harden Holloway, 27, looked sensational in ups on the card, including the return of is clearing the air about any supposed former UFC women's 145lb champion, bad blood between himself and his de- the brakes off Brian Ortega in a domi- Cris Cyborg, who takes on impressive parting teammate. nanthis last performance. �ight at featherweight, beating prospect Felicia Spencer. Welterweight Towards the end of the last season, However, he's got a serious chal- knockout artist, Geoff Neal, faces the rumours swirled that Paul and Harden lenge ahead of him in Edgar, 37, who heavy-handed Niko Price, and there's had reached a point where they could bounced back off a loss to Ortega with an interesting bout between talented no longer play together. Consensus was an impressive decision win over Cub that Harden and Paul were at each oth- Swanson. Can Holloway add another Arman Tsarukyan. er's throats. Harden is now saying that lightweights Olivier Aubin-Mercier and all of that was just talk. While the 2018
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wasn’tHarden true. claims Me and he Chrisis looking had constantforward tocommunication.” playing with newcomer Russell West- James Harden welcomes Westbrook’s arrival chapter, but I know he’s excited. He’s beenbrook. in “I’m Oklahoma excited,” City he said.for 11 “It’s years a new so adjustments he or Westbrook would it’s a new chapter for him. We welcome need to make he said: “None. None. None. We played with each other in the NBA and the (2012) Olympics and all Max Holloway is the dominant UFC featherweight him with open arms. It’s going to work.” Harden was so con�ident about how Westbrook would �it, when asked about that.” Pogba eyes Real – if Bale moves on Toby Alderweireld expects to stay at Tottenham, despite Roma being linked 26,Real is likely Madrid's to depend pursuit on ofWales Manchester forward with the 30-year-old Belgium defender, GarethUnited's Bale, France 30, mid�ielder leaving the Paul Spanish Pogba, who has a clause in his contract that he club. must be sold if a club meets a $25m buy- Bale, who earns around $600,000 a out fee by Thursday. week at the Bernabeu, where he has a contract until 2022, wants wages on a Sarri wants to bring Tottenham defend- par with the world's top players to leave erFormer Danny Rose, Chelsea 29, to manager Juventus. Maurizio Atletico mum $22m welcome bonus if he joins theReal Chinese Madrid. Super Bale League. will collect a mini- JamesMadrid Rodriguez, are likely to 28, focus rather their than attention Tot- Tottenham are set to spend heavily on Real Madrid's Colombia playmaker again this week to complete the signings Eriksen, 27. tenham'sBarcelona Denmark are set mid�ielder to open talks Christian with Giovani lo Celso, 23, plus Fulham's Eng- landof Real Under-21 Betis and defender Argentina Ryan mid�ielder Sesseg- na forward's contract for a further four non, 19. years.Lionel Messi, 32, to extend the Argenti- Fulham wanted over $40m for Sesseg- Antoine Griezmann, 28, says a move to a deal worth closer to $25m for a player one stage, while Barcelona's new signing withnon but just Spurs one year are con�identleft on his ofcontract agreeing at hasManchester reiterated United his desire was to"a playpossibility" alongside at Paul Pogba may move to Real Madrid Craven Cottage. France team-mate and Arsenal forward Alexandre Lacazette, 28, at club level. Juventus are willing to sell Argenti- Chelsea's 24-year-old defender Kurt Zouma, who spent last season on loan talksManchester over the $100m City have transfer denied of Germa- Bayern is no closer to a Leicester exit despite chester United this summer, provided at Everton, says he needs to be playing nyMunich's winger claimsLeroy Sane, that 23, the to clubs the Bunde- are in continuedEngland speculationdefender Harry about Maguire, a move 26, to theirna forward demands Paulo of Dybala, around 25, $80m to Man- are sliga side. met. of playing for France at Euro 2020. �irst-team football to maintain his hopes Manchester United. PUZZLES | COMICS PAGE B4 Friday, July 26, 2019 | Issue No 406 C�������� T����
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