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Friday, March 1, 2019 Issue No 343 www.caymaniantimes.ky Complimentary
CNCF honours arts and Department of Sports culture contributors Honours Scott Ruby
Hon. Dwayne Seymour presented a Gold Heritage Cross to Maureen and Maxine Bodden
By Lindsey Turnbull cial awards ceremony. This year’s event
Theatre, shining the light on those who took place last Thursday at the Harquail Cayman’s vibrant arts scene is bol- of merit in their artistic discipline, and ingstered the bycause individuals and in doing within so enrich the com- the whothe CNCF contribute believes to havethe arts, attained culture a level and munity who are committed to further- islands’ cultural heritage. The Cayman heritage... of Continued the Cayman story Islands. on Awardspage 9 National Cultural Foundation honours these individuals each year with a spe- BVI elects a new Government totally new administration after voters By Flynn Bush how I felt, I was in a better mood and The British Virgin Islands will have a time.sembly, with seven of the winners hav- that helped me be a better husband, ing contested an election for the �irst When posed the question of what father and professional.” government.yesterday elected to elevate the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) from opposition to Of the other �ive seats, three went to ness will inspire in others, Scott Ruby lete that he is nowadays, he felt drawn the National... Continued Democratic story Partyon page (NDP) 10 replied,he hopes “I his hope involvement when people in sport/�it- that are As Scott progressed to the elite ath- The VIP, led by Andrew Fahie, took ers to meet their goals as well. As fate eight of the 13 seats in the House of As- their potential and the obstacles they wouldto give have back. it, He his started clients helping have been oth- placeun�it see in theme now,path theyof their can understandown goals.” primarily women; something that can To get to this point, Scott had to begin be attributed to the fact that he is a an arduous journey of sorts. Approximately nine years ago, Scott letes and is not the intense, screaming typecoach of who motivator. is able to relate to his ath- Around this time, a major event in towas be an his overweight, favorite food pre-diabetic, group. He pack- was his life occurred. He felt drawn to help ona-day numerous smoker, medications who considered for health gravy issues. At 325 pounds he found it hard who was born with spastic cerebral Nikki Christian. Nikki, a young lady ticed that over time she had begun to to even walk up a few �lights of stairs. palsy, was a family friend and Scott no- Then, as he describes it, he got sick along with her parents, to involve her and tired of being sick and tired. He speak less and less. He devised a plan, wheredecided that to makehe could a change and followed and started what adviceby resolving he had to garnered walk. He overwalked the every- years thein his duo world completed of sports. four He 5Ks; founded one Nik-Hell ki’s Voice and over the next few years,
regarding diet; “cookies… bad… veg- athlons;& Back 10K; one twoOlympic Halloween length 30Ks;triathlon; two Premier-elect Andrew Fahie, leader of the Virgin Islands Party which won eight of the 13 thing.”gies… good,His health just improved use common and sense,so did Intertrust Marathons; two sprint tri- seats up for grabs in yesterday’s general elections and don’t eat a whole bag of, well, any- ... Continued story on page 2
his outlook. He says, “I started liking EDITORIAL — P2 POLICE NEWS — P4 CRIUISE SHIP SCHEDULE — P7 LOCAL NEWS — P13 THIS ISSUE INSIDE Department of Sports HWM Police Helicopter damaged on 14 Cruise Ships in port next Opening Remarks - Sports Editorial: What Now? aborted takeoff week Coordinator Women - Merta Day
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EDITORIAL COMMUNITY NOTICE What now? CIG Department our number one income earner in of Sports Honours ommendationsThe UK Parliament’s that have Foreign more Affairs than theseCayman’s islands. �inancial services industry, Committee has made a number of rec- man Islands. ruf�led some feathers here in the Cay- siblePhasing for some out “belongership British citizens and in its the lo- Community cal equivalents, which make it impos- The report ‘One family: rethinking includingBritain’s relationshipthe issues of withpublic the registers Over- ireOTs of to Premier vote or Aldenhold elected McLaughlin. of�ice” is a Connector Scott Ruby seas Territories’ looks at various issues recommendationHe’s said the day that the UK has government stoked the have the right to vote, and the highly seriously considered this is “the day I ... Continued story from page 1 of bene�icial ownership, who should will lead the charge for independence”. The Premier is usually a calculated one half ironman length triathlon; divisive issue of same-sex marriage. parliamentariansThough not of�icial after policy,canvassing the doc-the viewsument of is British a piece citizens of work far done and by wide UK hespeaker has thought and often this notthrough one and drawn while to two duathlons; one Flowers Sea theremake will knee-jerk be divergent comments. views Weon this hope in Swim; and the Marine Corps Mar- ries. It is clear there are some areas that athon in Washington DC. Through couldand from very across well thetranslate Overseas into Territo- action guard. thatit all, he Nikkidone the began right to thing. converse Scott points by the government in London. Cayman, we ought not to be caught off saysmore it and best that himself con�irmed when for he Scottsays, “As far as Duo Team racing goes, determineCIG should the betimeline activily and engaging feasibility its I hope people see the teams and intoThe doing issue something of bene�icial that ownershipis not the own task force or select committee to reevaluate their views of people “globaland Cayman’s standard” desire has beennot to argued be forced and we should not have to wait for London with disabilities.” covered. We fully support efforts by toof breakingsay, “if you ties want with it, Britain here it becauseis” and tal in numerous other women’s Scott has also been instrumen- our lawmakers to vigorously defend we’re left to ask “What now?” er of Team Morgan that competed �itness successes. He is co-found-
in the 2018 Intertrust Marathon. He is a co-founder of Wings for Lexi, helping to design and pur- rimanchase theircould wheelchair push her anddaughter train- Lexi.ing the Not team just his so duo that team Shan clients Har- Scott Ruby but all his clients sing his praises
ration and success to his expertise and guidance.and attribute various degrees of inspi- ly. This philosophy and the contribu- Scott Ruby is one of those individuals tions he makes to women in the area of who realized his own good fortune and �itness and sport makes him an invalua- made it a point to pass it on to others. ingble memberWomen’s of Month,our Cayman the Departmentcommunity. ofTherefore, Sports shines during the this spotlight 2019 on Honour- Scott COMMUNITY NOTICE “Coaching allows me to help others miss out on the “error” part of trial-and-error Ruby and recognizes him as a Commu- that I didn’t,” Scott states matter-of-fact- nity Connector. St. Ignatius EDITORIALto build | COMMUNITY a NOTICES Multi-purposePAGE 2 SportsWednesday, October 18, 2017 | Issue No 132 Caymanian Times Hall 2020 Editorial NoticEs cently unveiled exciting plans to build Customs Registration of Importers begins St. Ignatius Catholic School has re- forcled. persons It will also who have have an special elevator, needs. pro- Customs Registration of Importers begins To help importers start using a system for entry declaration, the Department will MJMviding has easy also access designed to the the second facility �loor to To help importers start using a system for entry declaration, the Department will start registering importers starting Monday, 16 October 2017. a Multi-purpose Sports Hall, with com- serve as a hurricane shelter. start registering importers starting Monday, 16 October 2017. Thepletion plans slated have forbeen September accepted by 2020 the The registration is required by the implementation of a new online electronic The registration is required by the implementation of a new online electronic planning(the school’s department 50th anniversary and the school year). is system for entry declaration. Effective 1 November 2017, the Cayman Islands system for entry declaration. Effective 1 November 2017, the Cayman Islands ing,The and exterior more thanof the twenty building additional will fea- Customs Department will implement the new system. This will require importers Customs Department will implement the new system. This will require importers ture a covered drop-off lane, landscap- to complete and submit entries electronically to Customs using the new gateway to complete and submit entries electronically to Customs using the new gateway awaiting con�irmation of planning per- portal COLS (Customs Online System). Importers will be able to access the portal portal COLS (Customs Online System). Importers will be able to access the portal mission. Fundraising is already well un- parking spaces. through the website www.customs.gov.ky. derway, with ground-breaking likely to The school’s motto for this endeav- through the website www.customs.gov.ky. Tips of the Week For individuals who have not yet received training in the use of the system, Customs will provide in-house training. take place within the next two months. porationsour is “BuildingTips who ofandwish theGrowing to support Week Together this For individuals who have not yet received training in the use of the system, Customs will provide in-house training. The two-storey facility will provide projectfor OurMotivational may Future!” contact Any Tip the persons St. Ignatius or cor- However, before they can use COLS, importers will have to be formally registered and recognised as an importer by Customs. Motivational Tip However, before they can use COLS, importers will have to be formally registered and recognised as an importer by Customs. the school with 23,000 square feet of The Power of Music This will require each individual to come in and provide Customs with relevant information including a government-issued The Power of Music This will require each individual to come in and provide Customs with relevant information including a government-issued canmuch-needed be used for added other space.activities It will such fea- as information.Do not Theunderestimate school is acceptingthe power Do not underestimate the power netball,ture a largevolleyball, basketball badminton, court, discos which Schoolof music. or Church Music of�ices can heal for furtherthe sick, their business licence and/or companies registration including directorship. of music. Music can heal the sick, their business licence and/or companies registration including directorship. and gymnastics. The building will also mend the broken heart, relieve stress identification, e.g., driver’s licence or passport. Additionally, it will be necessary for companies and businesses to provide 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 add ten classrooms, one of which will one-timeand even donations, help you or to payments live longer. over Just As a result, Customs will begin the registration process startingOur Monday,Servic 16es October through 27 October 2017, from 8:30am and even help you to live longer. Just be utilized for drama classes. Other ularthe asknext donor some 18 tree,months. of our so seniorsthat The all lobby whoof the ofare topthe still Policy Reviews ask some of our seniors who are still Roberts Drive (locally known as Airport Road). Work Permit Services features include new changing rooms, contributorsnewplaying building music to will the and featureproject dancing. awill spectac- They be on will Roberts Drive (locally known as Airport Road). Government Forms Assistance playing music and dancing. They will to 4:00pm Monday to Friday. Registration will take placeP onrepa theratio n1st for Ifloornspecti oofns Customs Headquarters, located at #42 Owens a concession stand, PE and security permanentagree that display. music has added value to toHowever, 4:00pm Monday if they missto Friday. this period Registration to be registered,will take place CustomsProf eonssio nthea l willR e1stgis tcontinuer afloortion G uofida nCustomstoce register Headquarters, importers during located normal at #42 business Owens agree that music has added value to However,Co nif theyta cmisst Uthiss period To tod bea yregistered, Customs will continue to register importers during normal business their life and also a few more years. hours. Although most importers were previously registered Tinra ithening old& In ssystem,truction it is necessary for all importers to be registered their life and also a few more years. hours. Although most importers were previously registered inC theompl ioldance system,Issues it is necessary for all importers to be registered adults, staff and children. After a long stressful day, close your in the new system.345 -Once91 6registered-9800 with Customs, importers Ccanase Rtheneviews submit entries electronically and do business with After a long stressful day, close your in theb anewrrie @system.cayma Oncenhea ltregisteredhcarecons uwithlting Customs,.ky importers can then submit entries electronically and do business with of�ices,A large and cistern separate will be bathrooms included, forso St.eyes Ignatius turn onCatholic your iPodSchool or isCD home player Customs, without having to attend in person. eyes turn on your iPod or CD player We offer consulting services for to 660and just children enjoy agesthe mellowing 4-18 (Nursery sounds Customs, without having to attend in person. those who wish to open/renew and just enjoy the mellowing sounds Cayman Islands Customs Management thanks importers fora he atheirlthcare cooperationfacility, and understanding and looks forward to throughof music. Sixth If Form),you have and energy has served left you Cayman Islands Customs Management thanks importersclin icforal re stheirearch pcooperationroject, et al. and understanding and looks forward to of music. If you have energy left you continuedwww.C apartnership.ymanHealthcareConsulting.ky that water in the building can be recy- the maycommunity even dance since a 1971.jig. continued partnership. may even dance a jig. Live longer. Live happier. Live life to Live longer. Live happier. Live life to its fullest with MUSIC. its fullest with MUSIC. 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Cayman streets get turtle friendly Pilot project seeks to install safer streetlights The Department of Environment while safely illuminating both roadways and beachfront properties.
(DoE), in partnership with the National part of a trial effort the partner agencies Roads Authority (NRA) and Caribbean The turtle-friendly street lights are Utilities Company, Ltd. (CUC), is pleased to announce that the Cayman Islands is man’sare undertaking beaches. to lessen the rate of sea taking its �irst steps to make our public turtle“Roadway misorientations and residential on Grand lighting Cay- manroads Islands more “turtle-friendly”. Environmental Protection The DoE, using money from the Cay- es female turtles from nesting and is a to be installed along roads adjacent to criticalthat shines threat onto to hatchling the beach sea discourag- turtles,” Fund, will purchase 40 new streetlights Hatchlings like these can be misorient- “When they emerge from their nests at ed by bright street lights. Photo Credit: successfullyimportant turtle in othernesting jurisdictions beaches. Simi- to said DoE Director Gina Ebanks-Petrie. Mark Orr, DoE reducelar turtle-friendly sea turtle lights hatchling have beenmortality, used ing toward the brightest light they can see.night, On hatchlings an undeveloped �ind the beach, ocean this by head-is the
tween“CUC the is National pleased toRoads facilitate Authority the Tur-and muchmoon brighterand stars and re�lecting lead the off baby the ocean’s turtles tle Friendly Streetlight Pilot Project be- towardsurface. However,land, where arti�icial they lightsface mortalcan be Manager of Environment, Health and CUC’s Rasheed Suazo installs the first danger from exhaustion, dehydration, the Department of Environment,” CUC “turtle-friendly” streetlight along West Bay Road on the south side of Cemetery predators and vehicles.” lation of these specially designed light Beach (Photo Credit: CUC) Safety Joni Kirkconnell said. “The instal- ronmental protection and road safety. lightsThe that 40 newhave turtle-friendlycaused the greatest street- �ixtures offers a balance between envi- lights will replace those existing street- preciate these lights as much as we do.” We“We think are Cayman’s very pleased community that this will trial ap- is A number of jurisdictions in Florida datanumber collected of turtle by DoE.hatchling One test misorienta- light has have installed turtle-friendly lighting tions over the past �ive years, based on Director Edward Howard. “Replacement tectalong endangered roads and outsidesea turtle beachfront populations. con- pated that the remainder of the lights taking place,” said NRA Acting Managing dominiums and homes in efforts to pro- willalready be in been place installed prior to andthe itstart is antici-of the ing to install turtle friendly lights may tleof thehatchling lights survival speci�ied and in will the trialpave willthe contactAny Cayman the Environmental Islands properties Management wish- gins in late April and usually lasts until waylead tofor an turtle immediate friendly increase roadway in lightingsea tur- Unit at DoE for further information at November.2019 turtle nesting season, which be- to be rolled out on a broader scale in the the following email address: EMU.DoE@ future.” “We are grateful to the DoE and its CUC’s Rasheed Suazo installs the first The new turtle-friendly streetlights son,gov.ky. or Forhow general you can information help protect about our “turtle-friendly” streetlight along West are certi�ied by the US Fish and Wildlife ward,” noted Hon. Dwayne Seymour, endangeredCayman’s sea turtle turtles, species, turtle pleasenesting email sea- Bay Road on the south side of Cemetery Conservation Commission and use an partners for bringing this initiative for- Beach (Photo Credit: CUC) attract hatchling turtles away from the sea.amber wavelength that is less likely to ture, and Housing. Minister of Health, Environment, Cul- the DoE at [email protected] or contact us at 949-8469. LOCAL NEWS | POLICE NEWS PAGE 4 Friday, March 1, 2019 | Issue No 343 C�������� T���� Community approach needed to tackle youth mental health By Lindsey Turnbull At a glance Sobering statistics on the mental Stats from Cayman Islands Na- tional Drug Council Student Drug Use Survey (CISDUS) health of Cayman’s youth were brought into the open at this years’ second annu- al Youth Mental Health Symposium, pro- in Theclassroom CISDUS settings is a biannual for all students survey duced by the Alex Panton Foundation. done by the National Drug Council Results from the 2018 National Drug factors,Council revealed Student Drugthat one Use in Survey, ten of with the in Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac respondentsa focus on mental to the health survey issues felt they and riskhad studentsfor grades were 6/7 to enrolled freshman in UCCI schools lev- been affected by mental health issues. el students. A total of 2067 eligible
surveyduring expandedthe period to in include which athe mental sur- Introducing a panel discussion look- vey was administered. The 2018 ing at solutions to the issue of men- as part of the collaboration between tal health problems among Cayman’s health component for the �irst time summarisedyouth, Lizzette some Yearwood, disturbing Board statistics Mem- ber of the Alex Panton Foundation, the Alex Panton Foundation and the stoodNational what Drug mental Council. health was from the survey. Thirty-four per cent of • 92% of respondents under- the young people (aged between 12 to 17), or 664 children, who had under- • 34% of students – one in three pertaken cent the had survey actually said attemptedthey had seriously suicide. Left to right: Lizzette Yearwood, Dr Marc Lockhart, Paulinda Mendoza-Williams, Shannon students - reported considering su- considered taking their own life and 13 Seymour, Terry Delaney, Natalie Baldwin and Dr Gerardo Ochoa icide, a 15% increase from 2007. • Survey identi�ied four leading ingMost suicide worryingly, had sought out of help. that 13 per cent, with schools and also the government’s lying,risk factors violence that attributerelated behaviors, to suicide onlyMs 5Yearwood per cent whosaid thatadmitted it was attempt- already gage in criminal behaviour.” ideation and suicide attempts: bul- “And they then harm themselves or en- port 2 Success, a public/private sector Hope on the horizon partnership.employment While training their initiative, involvement Pass- abuse and binge drinking tion,known with that anxiety suicide and was depression the second adding lead- Ms Yearwood introduced a panel of initially was with no clinical intent, they • 54%, reported being bullied at ing cause of death among this popula- professionals who each discussed their some time with signi�icantly more port 2 Success had “profound mental liedgirls, 66%, compared to boys, 63%, cernedto the riskabout of the a young numbers person of children contem- with this urgent issue. healthfound thatissues”. the In young addition, people Ms Seymour on Pass- reported• Students being whoever havewere been bullied bul- plating suicide. She was particularly con- speci�ic expertise in attempting to deal said that parents were coming under “Something that was quite sobering in increasing scrutiny via social media and attempted suicide compared to admitting to self-harming in Cayman. statisticsDr Marc that Lockhart, had been Chairman revealed of“came the that there were a lot of factors at play. thosewere 5.6who times were more not bullied likely to have Mental Health Commission said the the data was that, in the UK, 13 per cent that they had carried a weapon in said they had self-harmed compared as know shock as it’s what we’ve been Terry Delaney, a private practice psy- the• 67.2%community of studentsor at school reported with to 28 per cent in the Cayman Islands. tyworking had come with a onlong a daily way inbasis.” trying to deal thatchologist adolescents and an alcoholwere experiencing and drug coun- as higher than average proportions Twenty-eight per cent actually engaged withThe mental good news health was issues that theamong communi- young theyselor, transitioned spoke about from the incrediblechildhood fear to in self harm behaviour compared to 13 people but there was still a long way per in the UK,” she said. “We also know cept of what adolescence is all about,” being reported for Cayman Brac suicide.”that those who show self-harm behav- headulthood. stated, “Wesaying need that to getpeople a better tended con- (85%) and Bodden town (71%) iour are 17 times more likely to attempt said,to go. “was Dr Lockhartprobably praisedthe most the advanced Mental to get judgmental when dealing with sion• 60%in the of home,students community reported orthey at tors for such behaviour, which included inHealth the Western Law enacted hemisphere”, in 2013 which,with the he schoolhad witnessed violence and aggres- She went on to discuss the risk fac- peal written into the law. young people. TAYA Lounge Coordinator children who had suffered some kind of right to be protected and the right to ap- aboutNatalie their Baldwin contributions and Dr Gerardo to the mentalOchoa • Physical abuse overall was re- abuse (physical or sexual), those who from St Mathew’s University also talked ported by 17% of students with were bullied, those who were drinking Paulinda Mendoza-Williams, Direc- Ms Yearwood said that there was hope girls,• Sexual 20%, moreabuse likely was toreported report this by cide,or engaging she said. in drug abuse, those are 17 departmenttor at the Department had been streamlined of Children with and forhealth the issuesfuture. of Cayman’s youth. compared to boys, 12% times more likely to contemplate sui- Family Services, talked about how her “Being a board member of the Alex 10% of students surveyed with wereMs Yearwoodengaging revealedin bullying further behaviour statis- special teams set up to work speci�ically girls,• Students 16%, signi�icantly who were more physically likely tics, saying that 24 per cent said they with the Cayman Islands Crisis Centre orationPanton and Foundation by the people I have reaching really been out to report this compared to boys 3% themselves. Those who were bullied ment’sand the Departmentspecialized ofservices, Education. she High-said totremendously us saying we encouraged want to help. by theThey collab- have ly to attempt suicide compared and 54 per cent said they were bullied lighting the urgent need for her Depart- really stepped up,” she said, stating that toabused those were who 3.9were times not morephysically like- abused while students who were becomingwere actually more engaging alarming in when violent we see be- in 2018 her department had seen over in the community with whom the Alex sexually abused were 6 times more howhaviour these afterwards. issues impacted These �igures each other,were 400 referrals of child abuse. Ms Mendo- there were a number of agencies with- she said, adding that children who were asza-Williams a community said to that deal it withwas criticalthis issue. that CaymanShannon looked Seymour, to see whatDirector it was of doing the ingPanton together Foundation meant hadthat partnered. so much more likely have attempted suicide cated by engaging in illegal drug use. couldThe besynergies achieved, they she had said. found in work- • Students The prevalence who reportedof binge drink-binge engaging in these behaviours self-medi- to recognise the progress that has been “It gives us hope the fact that we can ing overall was 20% Wellness Centre, said it was important do something if we all come together to have attempted suicide “How many that we talked to smoke and that we are united,” she said. drinking were 1.5 times more likely marijuana think it’s OK because it made but there was a lot of work to be numbs their feelings?” she questioned. done. Ms Seymour said her team worked POLICE NEWS Police Helicopter damaged on Uptick in Ferocious aborted takeoff Dog Attacks this Past Weekend icopterJust beforesuffered 4:30PM an uncontrolled on Tues- commandday, 26 February, failure thewhile police lifting hel- sponded to several Police of�icers re- off at ORIA on a routine deploy- ferocious dog re- ment. The sudden aborted take- ports over the week- damage.off caused the tail of the helicop- end in different are- terNo to one strike was the injured ground, during causing the as around Cayman. incident. These reports pri- marily involved at- formed of the incident and was nottacks to onbe strays. other dogs, currentlyThe CIAA on was site, immediately as well as in-all and in all instances the dogs involved were con�irmed relevant emergency services. As a result of this incident, the police oneOf�icers in Bodden responded Town. toOn three Sunday ferocious a report dog was reports received last helicopter is out of service until inFriday West alone, Bay. In two two of of which these reportswere in dogsGeorge roamed Town from and further notice. er property; in one case a dog reported bit a passerby throughthe property the window of their ownersof a car, andcausing attacked minor dogs injury on oth-that Serious Assault Incident on was treated at the hospital. ed and warned; in one case parties involved were in discussionDog owners regarding in two ofcompensation. the incidents haveReferrals been locat-were North Sound Road also made to the DoA for all reports.
and resulted in both men receiving what appear to be “Often owners are shocked to learn that their dogs Just after 10:30PM on Monday, police and other stabstopped wounds. driving and exited the vehicle a �ight ensued riculture.have attacked “But otherwhat dogsmust orbe bitten remembered someone,” is that said your Bri- emergency services were dispatched to the 9-1-1 The driver of the vehicle received three stab dogan Crichlow, may behave Deputy quite Director differently of the around Department others of than Ag- byCommunications another man, Centrewhile he to was a report driving of aon serious North how it behaves with you. Don’t put other people or dogs assault. It was reported that a man was attacked ous condition. The other man was treated and later the area. released.wounds and was considered to be in stable but seri- neighbourhood; you are responsible under the law.” Sound Road searching for parking near a bar in The matter is under investigation by the police and at risk by allowing your dog to roam freely about the anyone with information regarding this incident is Two men that are known to each other had an argu- to Policedistribute and educationalDoA Animal materialWelfare of�icersand also are enforce continu- the outsidement during the local which bar. one When of the the men driver attacked of the the vehicle oth- law.ing their joint neighbourhood walkthroughs this week er while he was in his vehicle driving to �ind parking encouraged to call the George Town Police Station at 949-4222. LOCAL SPORTS C�������� T���� Friday, March 1, 2019 | Issue No 343 PAGE 5 Impressive Riding for Cayman’s Dressage Riders By Tanya Ziemniak on Sunday to compete in the second of threeCayman’s national dressage dressage riders shows tackedscheduled up to take place this season, each of which is sponsored by the Cayman Islands TownEquestrian on the Federation Linford Pierson (CIEF). Highway, Held at the Equestrian Center located in George the show saw 30 entries for the day. Valerie Swygert (USEF – r) of Lexing- ton, South Carolina �lew in to judge the show. This was Valerie’s �irst time to Abbey Swartz won at First Level Test 1 on Calidad Leah Alberga riding Moon Lady won at Traingin Level Test Grand Cayman to judge a CIEF dressage show, and she said she was very im- daypressed to see in the Cayman’s progression dressage of the athletes riders. of equestrian competitions, arranges and is looking forward to returning one St. Georges Test, competing together for Caribbean Games with Loris 7, who she man Islands. The CIEF produces a series the second time at an international (FEI) ishas hoping trained to up return the levels to the since international purchas- At the start of the day, Jessica McTag- level. Ms. McTaggart is aiming to qual- ing him as a 4 year old in Germany. She Islands’training opportunitiesparticipation within international profession- gart and her horse, Loris 7, rode the Prix ify for the 2022 Central American and als from overseas, supports the Cayman appearsstage with well him on as her her way. new mount. Given her outstanding score of 69.118%, she toequestrian prevent the sporting abuse events of horses and on works the day’s show, including one new rider to island.with the Cayman Islands’ government Several riders were competing in to- The next dressage show sponsored by who was paired with Nala and placed the CIEF Dressage show, Clarie Loebell cial mention goes to Junior rider, Kayla catedthe CIEF on willthe takeLinford place Pierson on March Highway. 17th Mannisto,2nd in the who USDF scored B Test an – Adult.impressive Spe- Asat 8:00amalways, atspectators the Equestrian are welcome Center and lo- admission is free. Refreshments will the Training Level 3 Test and was also also be available for purchase. 71.207% with her mount Pony Up in Winners of each class in decreasing sica McTaggart, who was named High named High Point Champion Junior. Jes- order of dif�iculty were: BluePoint Ridge Champion Dream Adult, On. earned a nota- • FEI Prix St. Georges - Jessica McTag- Marley Trench won the B Test riding her pony Storm (Photos by Mary Alberga, Jodie McTag- ble 71.806% at First Level Test 3 riding McTaggartgart on Loris on 7 Blue Ridge Dream On gart and Phil Millward) • First Level Test 3 - Adult - Jessica The CIEF is the national governing body for equestrian sport in the Cay- • First Level Test 1 – Adult - Abbey MannistoSwartz on on Calidad Pony Up • First Level Test 1 – Junior - Kayla ca McTaggart on Jolly Rancher • Training Level Test 3 – Adult - Jessi- la Mannisto on Pony Up • Training Level Test 3 – Junior - Kay- Alberga on Moon Lady • Training Level Test 1 – Junior - Leah on Partenon • USDF C Test – Adult - Tami Maines
• USDF C Test – Junior - Jenna Super- on�ine Partenon on Fly With Me • USDF B Test – Adult - Tami Maines Jessica McTaggart on Loris 7 riding the FEI Prix St. Georges Test Tami Maines won two classes riding Partenon Trench on Storm • USDF B Test – Junior - Marley
High Point Junior rider, Kayla Mannisto on Pony Up
Jenna Superfine won the C Test riding Fly With Me LOCAL NEWS | ALL ABOUT EDUCATION PAGE 6 Friday, March 1, 2019 | Issue No 343 C�������� T����
Winner Alexander Rhule with MEYSAL Acting Chief Officer Cetonya Cacho and Rotary Winners Aaron, Noah & Amaya Rajamohan with MEYSAL Acting Chief Officer Cetonya Sunrise Literacy Director Hendrik-Jan van Genderen Cacho and Rotary Sunrise Literacy Director Hendrik-Jan van Genderen Annual Storyboard Competition Has Record Attendance “Once again, these students have tion was expressed in terms of clarity, blown us away with the quality of their Rachel Balls I Survived The A record crowd of about 200 turned tone and mood and how that informa- Eruption• Division of Mount B (individual St. Helens 9-12 1980 years by out this past weekend at the George winners in our eyes because they read Laurenold) – Tarshis – Town Public Library to see the creativ- creativity, thoroughness, interest in- work and their creativity. All of them are whereity of some 55 storyboards of Cayman’s were young displayed readers voked and quality. The �inal element was expanded; their vocabulary and Alexander Rhule Hatchet by at the annual Storyboard Competition of the competition required the par- a book and that means their worldview • Division C (individual 13-18 years public and private schools. An initiative storyboard,ticipants to as answer well as questions answer questions and talk edge base was broadened. As promoters old) – – by 85 students from six of Cayman’s about their book without the use of the writing was improved; and their knowl- Gary PaulsenAaron, Noah & Amaya Rajamo- han• DivisionThe Cat D in (smallthe Hat group by Dr. 5-8Seuss years spearheaded by the Cayman Islands about the elements included in the sto- manof literacy, and Acting we couldn’t Director ask of for the anything Public old) – licInformation Library Service Professionals and Rotary (CIIP) Sunrise, and ryboard and how they relate to the cho- more,” said Paul Robinson, CIIP Chair- – Camille Allard, Imogen Howe sponsored by the Cayman Islands Pub- sen book. ents, friends and other supporters who & •Renee Division Wambugu E (small groupMatilda 9-12 by Roaldyears dents,“I am and very the impressed enthusiasm by shown the story- for cameLibrary out Service. to show “Thank their appreciation you to the par- for Dahlold) – the competition gave students the op- boards that were created by these stu- – portunity to share their favourite books these allow our children to develop tions to all the exhibitors.” Justine Rhule, Sarah Harrison & through a storyboard display. From Dr. the chosen literary works. Events like these students’ efforts and congratula- Xoe• DivisionBullings F (smallIT by Stephengroup 13-18 King years Seuss and Lemony Snicket to Roald Dahl themselves and use their imaginations, old) – sionsand Stephen and the King,attention the 14to detail judges shown were their language skills, learn to express andWinners awarded were various chosen prizes. in six age divi- – byimpressed exhibitors. by the quality of the submis- vice and Rotary Sunrise for giving them sions ranging from �ive to 18-years old The winning storyboards will be dis- The storyboards were judged on and I thank CIIP, the Public Library Ser- Tilly Tammemagi E.T. The Extra-Ter- licplayed Library at Books Service’s and Books. programmes and guidelines that included plot summary, restrial• Division A (individual 5-8 years old) events,For more email information Paul Robinson about onthe paul.Pub- this opportunity,” said Ministry of Ed- – – ucation’s Acting Chief Of�icer Cetonya by Melissa Mathison (screen- issues of con�lict, the author's purpose, Cacho. play) [email protected] or call 244-6108.
Winners Camille Allard, Imogen Howe and Renee Wambugu with MEYSAL Acting Chief The 2019 Storyboard Competition winners with members of the Cayman Islands Informa- Officer Cetonya Cacho and Rotary Sunrise Literacy Director Hendrik-Jan van Genderen tion Professionals and MEYSAL Acting Chief Officer Cetonya Cacho The Challenges of the Independent Candidate There are two main categories of The independent candidate must also ty. In many instances, the independent candidateable to be af�iliatedhas a different to any viewpolitical of what par- and must be convincing enough to have ofcandidates political parties. who compete Hopefully, in the an party elec- is urgent and important for the society have a set of policies to take to the public wouldtion. There have arehad thosea selection who areprocess the pickthat from those of the main political parties. follows some transparent procedure as the attention of the voters. Critically, this pendent candidate may be associated turecandidate if she must is to have get anythingthe ability achieved, to work cal party candidate would be expected withThere a political are instances party, perhaps where as an former inde- shouldwith as she many win membersher seat. of the legisla- tooutlined have agreed in its to constitution. the ideas and The general politi- members of it, or else have views that Independent candidates do add much objectives and approach to governance align with it, but choose not to stand in of the party. This candidate is expected its name, or are unable to do so because more choices and more policy platforms to abide by the rules and policies of the to the political process. Voters have other candidate. Others may belong to not attracted to any of the parties, they lated before. In fact, in a political party orthe support party in a questionpolitical party’s has selected ideas, but an- mightfrom which see their to choose. political For salvation those who in are an worthparty whichits name, would there have would been have articu- been independent candidate. There is a view that one person, one iton papers inviting colleagues to have jectedbelieve to they that should party’s not rules. formally They instead repre- constant discussion and analysis of pos- sent it as they do not want to be sub- entrenchment of a two party system policies for the country. liances as needed to achieve important vote, leads to the winner taking all, an theirThus say the as theypolitical work partythrough candidate, the best objectives.desire to have the autonomy to form al- ties and ‘ independent’ candidates. This as part of a team of persons who have Ironically, in attempting to win and and the discouragement of third par- a cohesive platform of ideas, would be expected to promote this platform in ents choose to form a party or alliance perspective has long been in�luenced Dr. Livingston Smith is a Professor at the campaign preceding the election. withhold publicother of�ice,independents sometimes and independ- as one by the work of political sociologist Du- the University College of the Cayman verger whose writings on political par- Islands. He is also Director of the CXC Should the party win, she would be clear political scientist explains, even where Education Volunteer programme the word "independent" is used, such couragesties in the the 1950’s formation and 1960’s and successsuggested of plemented in collaboration with party alliances have much in common with a smallerthat ‘ plurality’ parties, electoralwhile reinforcing systems dis-the colleaguesas to the priorities and others and in policies the legislature. to be im- political party. inated over time leaving two dominant Sometimes independent candidates system. parties.independent candidates tend to be elim- resenting a political party would have underestimate the challenge of going it presence and success of a two-party Signi�icantly also, the candidate rep- established party, its various identifying vours,In fact, even Duverger possibly, argued encourages, that sim-the Duverger argued that the link be- symbols,the advantage and its of organizational bene�itting fromacumen an alone. It is a major �inancial undertak- ple-majority single-ballot system fa- tween the First-Past-the Post system and so on. This candidate would also ing made even more-so as it is usually eratureand two-party it is called systems ‘Duverger’s was so Law’.strong; it ganizationsmore dif�icult usually to �ind favour sponsors. giving Those to two-party system. It does so, the argu- couldThe beindependent called a ‘Law’. candidate, Hence, in themuch lit- sources in carrying out its campaigning politicalwho contribute parties, moneynot single to politicalindividuals. or- electionment goes, outcome, because has the little voter, incentive keen on more than the political party candidate, andbene�it other from activities the party’s and the �inancialsupport and re- The independent candidate might have making his vote have an impact on the must give serious thought as to whether pendent candidate deemed as having sources to fund his campaign. littlefor voting chance for ofa thirdsuccess. party Because or an inde- the backing of the party leader and his fel- to Thedepend independent signi�icantly candidate on personal must also re- lengesa run is of worth going it, it especiallyalone. given the re- usuallylow colleagues available all toseeking the political to be elected. party sources required and the multiple chal- candidate.These are signi�icant resources that are together an effective campaign. This can tleFirst- chance Past-the- of winning Post system seats, givesvoters third will On the other hand, the independent take on the challenging task of putting parties and independent candidates lit- anSigni�icantly, impact, how this will candidate he get through must con- an cessful the candidate must gain as much ing their votes on what they see as ‘sure sider if, should he win, how will be make politician who does not want to or is not helpalso beas possible. a daunting task and to be suc- losers’.avoid supporting Because of them this, thirdfor fear parties of wast- and be seen to be doing so. candidate is the so-called nonpartisan agenda, how will he in�luence policy and WEATHER | CRIUISE SHIP SCHEDULE | HEALTHCARE C�������� T���� Friday, March 1, 2019 | Issue No 343 PAGE 7
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3,100 9,695 8,550 5,809 10,594 2,050 Cleveland Clinic Study Unveils the Real Connection between Excess Weight, Heart Conditions and Overall Health Weight Connection to Heart Conditions and Overall Health Not Completely Understood by Most People, affi rms new US Study by Cleveland Clinic
survey was conducted by Research Now fected by increased February was heart month and Cleve- weight,”– are all adverselysaid Steven af- diovascularland Clinic disease. health experts Heart disease have joined is the and completed between September 20 hands to raise awareness about the car- and September 28, 2018. The margin Nissen, M.D., chair- points.of error for the total sample at the 95% ductedNo. 1 cause a survey of death as inpart the of United their States“Love man of Cardiovascular con�idence level is +/- 3.1 percentage and around the world. The hospital con- Medicine at Cleveland About Cleveland Clinic paign in celebration of Heart Month and ucatingClinic. “Wepatients need and to willyour be Heart” participating consumer in education the upcoming cam- thedo apublic better aboutjob of theed- tispecialty academic medical center thatCleveland integrates Clinic clinical is a nonpro�itand hospital mul- es of carrying excess Cayman Heart Fund International Sym- major consequenc- posium next month. Cleveland Clinic has care with research and education. Lo- been ranked the No. 1 hospital in US for Aweight patient and only the needs bene- withcated ain vision Cleveland, of providing Ohio, it wasoutstanding founded port.cardiology and cardiac surgery for 24 �its of losing weight. patientin 1921 care by fourbased renowned upon the physiciansprinciples years in a row by US News & World Re- their body weight to stand that there is a connection between startto lose seeing �ive percentimportant of a healthyThe study heart found and most healthy people weight, under- yet of cooperation, compassion and inno- Steven Nissen, M.D., chairman of Cardiovascular Medicine at coronaryvation. Cleveland artery bypass Clinic surgery has pioneered and the health bene�its.” Cleveland Clinic many medical breakthroughs, including Lessmost thanaren’t half doing the enoughpopulation –or surveyedanything lismMost is detrimental surveyed be- to U.S. News & World Report consistently – to combat their own weight issues. lieve their metabo- �irst face transplant in the United States.
(43 percent) have tried to make dietary weight loss – 60 percent of women and most likely to turn to their physician for ica’snames Best Cleveland Hospitals” Clinic assurvey. one of Amongthe na- weightchanges or to obeselose weight say they and aren’t40 percent careful of According46 percent to of Nissen, men surveyed“Once you’ve say been their nutrition advice, only a quarter (28 per- tion’s best hospitals in its annual “Amer- aboutthose whowhich describe foods they themselves eat. as over- overweight,metabolism your is working body tries against to hold them. on cent) have told their doctor they’d like Part of the problem may be that most lationto lose to weight. their weight Even with less their (22 percent) doctor. Cleveland Clinic’s 52,000 employees are people aren’t sure what to eat for heart say they’ve discussed heart health in re- more than 3,600 full-time salaried physi- to that excess fat, making it more dif�i- cians and researchers and 14,000 nurs- surveyed believe their diet has nothing termcult to weight lose weight. loss plan It’s thatbest willto work help with you Interventional cardiology special- es, representing 140 medical specialties tohealth. do with Nearly their one-in-�iveheart health, (18 and percent) a mere your physician to develop a steady long- ist Dr. Robert Cubbedu from Cleveland and subspecialties. Cleveland Clinic’s programs are not effective.” Clinic Florida will join other experts and health system includes a 165-acre main diet is healthiest for heart health. keepCleveland off the pounds.Clinic Advises: Quick weight loss esdiscuss and guidelines the latest achievements,required to improve scien- campus near downtown Cleveland, 15 14The percent survey knew also that revealed a Mediterranean that people • All fat is not created equal: When ti�ic updates, new technology approach- regional hospitals (11 in Ohio, four in don’t fully understand the impact excess it comes to body shapes, almost half Florida), more than 150 northern Ohio weight has on their heart and overall patient care at the upcoming Symposi- outpatient locations – including 18 health. The overwhelming majority of um on MarchMethodology 14. full-service family health centers and surveyed (45%) falsely believe that all three health and wellness centers – and types of fat put you at equal risk for eral population gathered insights into locations in Las Vegas, Nev.; Toronto, those surveyed (87 percent) fail to link domenheart disease; is the most however, dangerous. numerous stud- Americans’Cleveland perceptions Clinic’s survey of heart of the health gen- Canada; Abu Dhabi, UAE; and London, obesity to cancer or atrial �ibrillation ies• haveNot shownfeeling that the fat storedpressure: in the ab- and weight. This was an online survey England. In 2017, there were 7.6 mil- (80 percent). More than half also don’t many, outside pressure to lose the lion outpatient visits, 229,000 hospital know that obesity is linked to high “bad” For system.admissions Patients and 207,000 came for surgical treatment cases cholesterol levels (54 percent) or cor- surveyed say they don’t need others to conducted among a national probabili- throughout Cleveland Clinic’s health onary artery disease (57 percent) and weight doesn’t help. Fifty-seven percent tinentalty sample United consisting States. of The 1,002 total adults sample 18 two-thirds“It seems (64we are percent) not grasping don’t knowthat the it datayears is of nationally age and older, representative living in the based con- from every state and 185 countries. Vis- can lead to a stroke. tell• themSeeking to lose medical weight advice: because they al- it us at clevelandclinic.org. Follow us at percentready know of those they should.surveyed say they are al attainment census data. The online landclinic.org.twitter.com/ClevelandClinic. News and leading causes of death and disability – While 44 on age, gender, ethnicity and education- resources available at newsroom.cleve- stroke, cancer, coronary artery disease COMMUNITY CALENDAR | HEALTHY LIVING PAGE 8 Friday, March 1, 2019 | Issue No 343 C�������� T����
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• A nightwalk outsideout to the movies or theater lifeFocus everyday on all so ofthat the it goes ways from that being losing new weight and the Chinese have such admirable health and longevity? • A spagood day book scarywill make to familiar your lifeand better.comfortable. Envision that better You can also retrain your brain to crave the I want to personally help overcome every obstacle standing between you and your ide- pleasure of exercise-induced endorphins. Talk al body. Call Ernest at Body Shapers Fitness 3.about You weight are gaincrazy kryptonite! busy. Studio 325-8696 or email me today at body- [email protected] to get started on self to too much and don’t even get enough sleep a program that will change your life and body Let’s face it, you work too much, commit your- forever… in a good way :-) most of the time. The fast-paced way you live ARTS AND CULTURE | INSPIRATION | OBITUARIES C�������� T���� Friday, March 1, 2019 | Issue No 343 PAGE 9 MOMENTS OF CNCF honours arts and INSPIRATION culture contributors ... Continued story from page 1
were also presented for Volunteer of the Year, Sponsor of the Year and the Chairman’s Award for outstanding tributedlong-term to support the heritage of CNCF’s of thework. islands, the Heritage Which With a focus on how special individuals have con- posthumousCross Awards award are split for Melvin into Gold, Augustine, Silver andwho Bronze.moved Jesus Do This year the Gold Heritage Cross Awardees were a developto Cayman a ceremonialfrom his home police in Belizeband, inwhich 1976 went to join on the to Royal Cayman Islands Police as a police tailor and to Elvie Lizabeth Walton-Thompson was awarded a Silver You Serve? Heritage Cross The Rev’d Christopher Pierce asplay ‘Munzie for HM Boat’, Queen as Elizabethwell as leading when top she dance visited bands Cay- Rector, St Alban’s Anglican Church man in 1994. Melvin went on to record such favourites www.churchofenglandcayman.org like The Lonelies Combo and the Settlers Band which Recently, someone sent backed international calypso artists like the late Arrow me copy of a cartoon done and The Mighty Gabby. Twin sisters Maxine and Maureen Bodden also re- ceived the Gold heritage Cross Award for their Bodden by one of my favourite car- Family’s Christmas Wonderland. Their bright array of cartoonist.toonists, Adam Imagine Ford. that. He WonderlandChristmas lights for theand localanimated community �igures andin the the garden tourists of I’mis of sureall things there a areChristian other visitingtheir South the Soundisland tohome come have and evolved enjoy. into a Christmas
focusescartoonists on that the are church Chris- whichThe they Crighton love Familyopening were up to also the recipients,community again and attians, large. but The Ford’s topic of work the for their magni�icent Christmas Wonderland display Keino Daley was presented with a Bronze Heritage Cross cartoon in question is the community. They hope that everyone who visits by CNCF Deputy Chair Morgan Da Costa the same as the headline bringing joy to people. It is their way of giving back to above, Which Jesus Do You their Christmas Wonderland will experience the true meaning of Christmas. at the 2018 World Championships of the Performing Serve?You see, Ford’s almost comics everyone can has an idea about Jesus Silver Heritage Cross awardees included Annie Rose sicianArts in who Long has Beach, taught California steel pan and to won the sevenchildren medals. of the be found at www.adam4d.com. Services,Scott, Community considered Development the ‘soul’ of Of�icerher community, for the Sister who Trinidadian Earl La Pierre is an accomplished mu- Islands within the Department of Children & Family ciation honoured Earl for his contribution to the art of pleChrist, superimpose the Messiah. their I thinkown idea Ford over got the it right top of when the Cayman Islands. In 2014 the Ontario Steel Pan Asso- in the cartoon in question, he points out that peo- always works diligently on the many projects she or- also recognised him as a Pioneer of Steel Pan. His most ties of Jesus as there are opinions. I’m sure you have fourganises decades for seniors of community and youth. activities Civil servantbehind her.Ms. Elvie Steel Pan in Canada and the city of Barrie (Rhythmfest) yourbiblical favourite. image/teaching. So, there are as many varie- Lizabeth Walton-Thompson was also awarded, with awarded the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award recent accolade was in September 2018 when he was anBronze enthusiastic Heritage individual Cross awardee who enjoys included sharing Keino his loveDa- ment Awards ceremony. We have very little space here, but what is the bib- ley, the “of�icial face of tourism in the Sister Islands”, at the Canada-based Caribbean Music and Entertain- lical record? What does it say about Jesus in the Old Testament and in the letters of the Apostles? Finally, for his country and vast knowledge of local �lora and JoanneArtist has Joanne exhibited Sibley on moved many to occasions Cayman andin 1980 received and what does Jesus say about himself in the Gospels? fauna. He actively promotes Caymanian heritage and became active in the Visual Art Society. Since then withIn thethese Book words: of Isaiah, “He had written no beauty 700 years or majesty before Je-to is known for his amicable personality and infectious attractsus’ �irst us advent, to him, the nothing messiah in his to comeappearance was described that we smile. He has also been featured in magazines and on- numerous awards. She was one of �ive artists who rep- should desire him. He was despised and rejected by line articles and was a recipient of the Cultural Herit- Internationalresented Cayman Artist in andthe CaribReal Life Art magazines.Exhibition inShe Cura- has men, a man of sorrows, and familiar with suffering.” age Emerging Pioneer 2014 Heroes Day Award as well cao, and has had work published in The Artists, the as the 2017Arts Tourism and Emerging Culture Pioneer stars Award. This description destroys the image of Jesus as the also had one of her images on a Cayman Islands stamp. handsome,(Isaiah 53:2b-3a) cool surfer dude or any other visually ativity awardees. Talented performer Rita Estevanovich manyAnother of its talentedshows. She artist, has Janetalso been Walker invited is a to founding exhibit appealing physical appearance. That is one “Jesus” hasFour played individuals leading andwere supporting awarded the roles Gold in severalStar for localCre- member of the Visual Arts Society and participated in
prosperity gospel, it is shot down too. Jesus suffered. her work at the National Gallery. She paints in water- shot down. The other side of that…the Jesus of the productions including ‘Rundown’, ‘Collected Stories’, thecolour elements because and she hoping loves that the shespontaneity captures someof that of me- the tory’‘Doubt’, stage, ‘Sistahs’, and her ‘Hannah’s voice can Confession’, be heard on ‘De local, Honeymoon regional changingdium, and light enjoys and working wind in heron sitepainting. en plein air, feeling inHe a was private a man Boeing of sorrows. Business He Jet.didn’t walk Easy Street. Over’ and ‘Fallen Angels’. She is a regular on the ‘Gimis- He didn’t get about in a comfy chariot or �ly around go apoplectic when he described himself this way: and US marketing advertisements as well as on the local Jawara Alleyne was awarded the Bronze Star for Cre- In John 8:58, Jesus caused his Jewish audience to cartoon series ‘Bobo & Tete’. She represented Cayman ativity awardees, an award-winning fashion design- er and artist currently living and working in London. “I tell you the truth, before Abraham was, I am! At He completed his bachelor’s degree in Fashion De- onethis, whothey saidpicked to Mosesup stones from to thestone burning him.” Whybush suchthat sign and Marketing at the London College of Fashion. a reaction? Because Jesus claimed to be the same forSince the then, Peter he Pilotto has worked label, managingwith a host the of operationsinternational of of Jesus as just another great teacher is shot down. designfashion developmentbrands and is within currently the studio.a Studio Jawara Coordinator is also he was, I am. God himself in the �lesh. That image represent diverse faces in the fashion industry and will Jesus claimed to be God! There are two possible con- the co-founder of Nii, a modeling agency that aims to clusions that can follow…it is either true or false…no in between…at least if Jesus’ words mean anything. be attending the Royal College of Arts to complete his himIn allhis things letter wereto the created: Christians things in Colossae,in heaven Pauland onin BronzeMA where award, he intends having to received explore hisher Caribbean bachelor’s identity. degree the �irst chapter describes Jesus this way: “For by Dancer and teacher Melisha McField also received the ers or rulers or authorities; all things were created Joanne Sibley was presented with a Gold Star for Crea- byearth, him visible and for and him. invisible, He is whetherbefore all thrones things, or and pow- in tivity by CNCF Artistic Director Henry Muttoo in Dance and Choreography... Continued from the story Edna onManley page Col- 10
him all things hold together.” (Colossians 1:16-17) Have you ever thought about Jesus in those terms? OBITUARIESWORLD WATCH If not, why? PAGE 10 Wednesday, October 18, 2017 | Issue No 132 Caymanian Times So, which Jesus do you serve? The one you’ve creat- The Family of the Late BRITAINThe Family BRACES...for of the Late a hurricane ed for yourself…the one who does your bidding like a The unusual nature of this year’s normal. London was already noticing the In the early hours of October 1987 Valerie Deanna Merren 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 deeply regret to announce her passing Isles. Dr. Clarence Russell Turner,an Jr. orange tint and the sun taking on an have names then). answergenie in isa lamp…thethe most important one who never you’ll made ever give.anyone un- The storm was Monday evening Mainland UK and Northern Ireland eerie glow. ploughing its way north-eastwards The very experienced weather on Sunday, 24th February, 2019. are bracingregrets for a pounding to from announce the his passing Weatheron experts explained that was comfortable…or the one described in the bible. The through Northern Ireland, which is part forecaster who under-estimated its remnants of Hurricane Ophelia which due to dust from the Sahara desert of the United Kingdom, before sweeping impending ferocity has found as much has roared up throughThursday, the North Atlantic 21 February, 2019.that Ophelia had dragged through the notoriety as the storm itself which killed and was battering the Irish Republic on into Scotland. atmosphere combined with haze caused 18 people and caused extensive damage. Monday with gusts close to 100 miles an Northern England, Wales as well A Thanksgiving Service to celebrate Deanna’s hour. as London and other areas in south- away as Portugal. Britain is better prepared this time Which Jesus do you serve? around. Already three people have been killed east England were expected to feel the byThe the severe glow extra-tropical of forest fires storm from comes as far life will be held at 10:00 am, in Ireland, and there have been power effects of the storm with high winds and just a few days after the 30th anniversary It comes just a few days after the 25th Caymanian outages and other disruptions which torrential rain forecast for some regions, of another weather phenomenon in this anniversary of the now infamous Great Saturday, 9th March, 2019 at the mightA takefuneral over a week toservice return to especially will those be in the heldnorth. 3:00part p.m.of the world. Storm of 1987. Church of God (Universal) Saturday, 2 March, 2019 at Walker’s Road, George Town. Bethel Baptist Church, Cayman Brac.
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Email: [email protected] | Tel: 949-8182 REGIONAL C360 | ARTS AND CULTURE PAGE 10 Friday, March 1, 2019 | Issue No 343 C�������� T���� VIP FOR BVI: British Virgin Islands Citizens Elect A New Government ... Continued story from page 1 leader sitting in the House of Assembly. be forever grateful, and we will work hard to never his seat marked the �irst time the party has not had its putlet you together down….The since my team involvement of candidates in politics. I was Asblessed your put at 65.26 per cent. which had formed the last government, and the Pro- to work with was the best collection of talent we have Walwyn’sVoter turnout predecessor, for yesterday’s outgoing general Premier election Dr Orlando was gressive Virgin Islands Movement and Progressives Smith, had chosen to call the general elections early United took one each. hePremier-elect, added. I look forward to the next chapter; and I In a statement on the VIP’s Facebook page this morn- lookThe forward polls were to �ighting historic for in ordinary more than people one way.every Apart day,” development;ing, Fahie said ofthe bettering party was the humbled lives of byyou the the faith people the rather than hold a by-election to �ind a replacement andelectorate building had an shown enduring in it community”. to “take on the challenges of lessfor thethan representative a year before for general the Fifth elections Electoral would District, have from a record number of parties in the race and a re- beenDelores constitutionally Christopher, due.who died on October 16, 2018, ancord electronic number tabulating of �irst-time system candidates was used. winning Additionally, their The polls would have been due by August 22 this en“The and workthe encouragement on your behalf youstarts have today. shown. But forWe now, will theseats, failure the general of the NDP election leader was Myron the �irst Walwyn one into whichretain year. I want to thank all of you for the support you have giv- Barbados Government Insists Airport Not for Sale There are absolutely no plans to sell ernment, he added, was also not in a Barbados’ sole airport. ter of Tourism Kerrie Symmonds, who sistance.�inancial position to develop the airport That assurance has come from Minis- on its own and would therefore need as- lic as well as sections of the media have charged that some members of the pub- “It is known that we intend to work with the International Finance Corpo- misconstrued his recent announce- andration the (IFC), world’s which leading is essentiallydevelopmental the ment that Government was seeking a private sector arm of the World Bank private-public partnership to run the cal expertise because Barbados does not Grantley Adams International Airport. possessinstitution, it in to a givematter us theof this kind nature,” of techni- he easThe at minister,the airport who yesterday was speaking afternoon, at the said then. expressedlaunch of two hope new that gates the misinformationand waiting ar- was as a result of “ignorance” and not “malice.” Yesterday evening, in order to clari- “I tend to attribute to ignorance those turefy Government’s of the private position, partnership Symmonds being things that other people would attribute sought.went into greater detail about the na- to malice... So, when I read in sections of the press that the airport is for sale, I say to myself ‘that can’t be malice that must cess,“This a partnerpartnership who will will see invest us �ind, some by be a case of people don’t understand’. So, way of an international bidding pro- Minister of Tourism Kerrie Symmonds says his recent announcement that Government is sign, who will construct, who will build seeking a private-public partnership to run the Grantley Adams International Airport was said Symmonds. money into this airport, who will de- misinterpreted I want to make it abundantly clear now,” and will operate for a period of 20 to in a better position to build out the The minister was referring to com- vestment,30 years. Thisand willthen be at done the endso that of that the tal injection, for too long we have failed ments made at the Caribbean Develop- period,entity can they get will a return hand onthe his operational or her in- this place has needed substantial capi- ment Bank’s Wildey headquarters, two facility.airport Heto itsalso maximum revealed earningthat the poten- plans weeks ago, during the launch of a pro- ernment and the people of Barbados,” tial, and to realize key upgrades to the monthsto recognize depending our maximum on how nimble potential… we terminal.ject to rehabilitate the airport’s pave- hecontrol explained. of the airport back to the Gov- stage. are.This Timeentire is process of the mayessence take because us 10 to we14 ment and expand its near 40-year-old The Tourism Minister contended that to work with IFC were at an advanced maximum capacity and has maximum BarbadosHe said did at thenot timepossess that the it wastechnical nec- ding process could begin in a matter of noSymmonds parting with added: the land. “I do What not thinkwe are I want to make sure that the airport is at essary to seek a worldwide tender as such a partnership, for which the bid- doingcan make is recognizing myself any that clearer. for too There long is ble.” (Barbados Today) operational ef�iciency as soon as possi- knowledge for such an initiative. Gov- months, is expected to put Government Small Farmers Encouraged to Get Involved in Jamaica’s Medicinal Marijuana Industry Small farmers in Jamaica are being encouraged not to shy away from the cannabis industry is in its infancy stage, opportunities available in the growing According to Gittens, the medicinal medicinal cannabis industry because of the perceived prohibitive fees. erativesand this providesand friendly an opportunity societies to for form lo- cal �inancial institutions such as coop- come involved in the industry. Speaking at a recently held Jamai- relationships with local farmers and be- ca Information Service (JIS) ‘Think enal rate, and we need to ensure that we Tank’, Jamaica Promotions Corporation are“The at industrythe forefront, is growing so collaborations at a phenom- (JAMPRO) Manager, Logistics and In- tiesfrastructure, in the medicinal Don Gittens, cannabis said industryfarmers forshould guidance approach on becoming the relevant a part authori- of the withThe small cultivation farmers of will medicinal be critical cannabis to be- industry. ing among the �irst to market,” he noted. “You might be small and uncertain that farmers and local establishments of how you will come up with the fees was highlighted by Gittens as a key area involved in the industry. industry, and what JAMPRO will do, as can seek to invest in as they seek to be theor you organisation don’t know responsible how to get intofor the cause“Currently, it is critical 17 of tothe the 29 growth issued licenc-of our ical cannabis industry, is to advise you es are in the category of cultivation, be- oninvestment how to getand thispromotion done,” ofhe the pointed med- Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) Manager for Logistics and Infrastructure, Don out. said.local market, so that can be an area that Gittens (Credit: JIS) small farmers take advantage of,” he CNCF honours arts and culture contributors ... Continued story from page 9 Another talented fashion designer, Isi Obi also received the Bronze award, and �illed the role of Rehearsal Director Kingston, Jamaica. While in Jamaica she for three years. In 2017 she started her dancedlege of the and Visual performed and Performing with L’Acadco, Arts in own company Dreamchasers Cayman Islands.the founder Isy B. of was Isy recently B., the named award-win- “one one of Jamaica’s top dance companies, and staged her �irst Christmas produc- ning fashion brand from the Cayman tion “A Dreamchasers Christmas’ in De- cember 2018. of the Caribbean brands to watch” by Caribbean Journal, and since its launch ly.in 2015,Isy was has awarded garnered ‘Lifestyle an impressive Designer list of successes, locally and international-
fullyof the launched Year’ at Phoenix a capsule Fashion collection Week for in Winston Salmon received the Chairman's Award for his services to CNCF Monday to Friday 9 am to 6 pm 2016, and in 2017 her brand success- Saturday 10 am to 5 pm Evine,Winston the thirdSalmon largest was home-shoppingthe recipient of the Harquail Theatre costume room and network in the United States. Baytown Plaza. West bay Road sionatethe prestigious lover of Chairman’s all aspects Award, of the aarts. sci- more. He is a two-time recipient of the Phone Repairs 943-2355 | Phone Retail 945-2355 Winstonence teacher has andvolunteered accountant consistently and a pas- CNCF Volunteer of the Year award. Email - [email protected] Volunteers of The Year were Wardley YearConolly, was RebeccaHopscotch Wick, Productions. Burton Ebanks at Gimistory, Miss Lassie’s House, the and Donna Ebanks and Sponsor of The production of ‘Doubt’, the CNCF of�ice, GLOBAL NEWS BRIEF C�������� T���� Friday, March 1, 2019 | Issue No 343 PAGE 11
GLOBAL NEWS BRIEFS Canada defy US and Philippines rely on trade with Huawei beauty camps The Philippines weiCanada company is increasingly despite intense doing beauty pageants so took home its fourth pressurebusiness on with the company China's from Hua- seriouslytakes its that success ‘boot in miertitle in beauty what iscontest. consid- ered the worlds’ pre- lieve Huawei’s include spying the United States who be- testantscamps’ are have being that creat- extra WurtzbachBoth Ms Graytrained and itors other nations. edgeed to in ensure competitions. that con- in2015 the winnerPhilippines’ Pia equipmentThe phone that illegallyand telecom mon- It has paid off too. fore securing their Meng Wanzhou was arrested in December one of these camps. wins.beauty Success studios in the be- searchequipment and makerdevelopment announced jobs HeRodgil often casts Flores a stern runs pageant world opens that it will add 200 new re- doors to commercial, also up its research and development neighbour. in Canada, a 20 percent increase. 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Ms Meng now faces a court battle in Philippines competi- did was to raisebeauty the level pageant of pageant pow- presidentThe decision of Huawei comes Technologies as the US tries Can- to dents sway their hips between long persuade its allies to shut out Huawei slowIn seven-inchstrides, a stilettobrutal heels,drill thatthe stu-Mr VancouverHer arrest that has could led result to a in diplomatic her extra- training,” Mr Flores said. dition to New York. the act of sashaying second nature ipina“Our competingevolution (into)internationally a beauty pag- to products from next-generation 5G wire- comeFlores pageant requires time. them to repeat to make eant superpower compels every Fil- less networks. standoff between the Chinese and Cana- added. mentUS authoritiesto spy on otherclaim thatnations. the ChineseHuawei dian governments. China has furiously prolong this streak,” the 50-year-old deniesgovernment that any could of its use products Huawei pose equip- a called for Canada to return Meng, and “For crown. For country”, is the slo- justmultiple following Canadians the letter in Chinaof its extradition were sub- gan of the Kagandahang Flores (Flores tendersManila’s for beautythe Miss boot Universe camps crown. effec- agreementsequently detained. with the UnitedCanada States. has said it's campsBeauty) that studio have he helped set up transform in 1996, the Theirtively createstudents a production come up line from of con-the ductnational espionage. security risk. It says it would nation’s�irst of several pageant Philippine fortunes. beauty boot refuseThe anyUS requestis also frompursuing Beijing criminal to con- courtMs Meng,in March. who was released in Canada acountry’s bid to reach circuit the ofnext local level. beauty com- on bail of US$7.5 million, is due back in With the naming of Catriona Gray as petitions and then hone their skills in charges against the company — a �ight Miss Universe 2018, the Philippines UK’s Met police ‘still Venezuelan president’s racist’ ‘days numbered’ the publication in the UK of a Nicolás Maduro’s “days are It has been 20 years since Venezuelan President end’s deadly clashes over agerreport who into hadthe murderbeen stabbed of Ste- humanitariannumbered” after aid, theclaims week- US phen Lawrence, a black teen- peo. to death in a racist attack in Secretary of State Mike Pom- phensouth-east Lawrence London. Inquiry was orderedAfter hisby murder,the government. the Ste- “Picking exact days is dif- Stephen Lawrence was stabbed to death in 1993 sure�icult. that I’m Maduro’scon�ident daysthat theare Venezuelan police fired rubber bullets at protestors liam Macpherson, the inquiry numbered,”Venezuelan Mr people Pompeo will said. en- Led by retired judge Sir Wil- Two people died in Saturday’s clashes between civilians and troops loyal to Mr erica Mogherini. published its �indings on Feb. 24, toI had said 20 they years didn’t ago,” trust Ms the Lawson police said. and uteHe aid,” argues said EUthat foreign alleged policy irregularities chief Fed- 1999. wouldn’t“Most of even the young call them people when we they spoke or liamBut labelled out of the London’s 350-page Metropolitan report, two their friends were in danger.” Maduro, who blocks aid deliveries. Mr Maduro’s leadership illegitimate. Policewords ashad “institutionally the biggest impact. racist”. Sir Wil- She said not enough is being done Self-declared interim President with the nation’s 2018 election render Twenty years on, people feel there nationsJuan Guaidó to consider said Mr “allMaduro measures” must re- to has been little improvement on the ethnic minority communities and the sign. Mr Guaidó also called on other Mr Maduro, who is backed by key eco- police.to bridge the gap between black and efforts to bring in aid descended in dent.nomic He allies also including warns thatRussia, deliveries Cuba and of mently. theoust clashes. Mr Maduro after opposition-led foreignChina, saysaid would he is theopen legitimate the way for presi- US police service he criticised so vehe- military intervention. heartened and appalled” to hear what Leroy Logan, 62, is a former Met of- collect and transport the aid from Brazil Yvonne Lawson said she is “dis- �icer and ex-chairman of the National Mr Guaidó marshalled volunteers to sition had intended to peacefully bring mainsBlack Police institutionally Association. racist. Twenty years der clashes with soldiers, who opened Led by Mr Guaidó, Venezuela’s oppo- young people think of the police. She afterMr Macpherson,Logan said improvements he said the force were re- and Colombia - but this set off �ierce bor- is the founder of the Godwin Lawson and rubber bullets. aid trucks over the borders with Bra- foundation, set-up after her 17-year- �ireUS using President a mixture Donald of live Trump ammunition says he basiczil and items Colombia. such as Soaring food, toiletries, in�lation and has old son, Godwin, was stabbed to death ed:made “We post-Macpherson, still don’t have the such promotion as hate has not ruled out an armed response. medicine.left many Venezuelans unable to afford in 2011. crimes now being identi�ied, but add- On Sunday, the European Union joined In January, her foundation - aimed tion.” the condemnation. youngstersat reducing in gang Haringey, and north knife London. crime - of equality and justice in the organisa- “We reject the use of irregular armed Mr Guaidó had pledged that the aid published a report after speaking to ly subjected to discipline compared to lywould closed come the intocountry’s the country borders, on citing Sat- ple who expressed the same concerns their“Black white of�icers counterparts.” are disproportionate- threatsurday. Into security response, and Mr sovereignty. Maduro part- “We interviewed over 70 young peo- groups to intimidate civilians and law- makers who have mobilised to distrib- Cubans vote in new Honduran hospital is constitution magnet for sick A Honduran children’s tutionCubans that have enshrines overwhelm- the cause it treats patients for ingly rati�ied a new consti- hospital is so popular be- ple travel hundreds of miles tutingone-party modest socialist economic system tolittle use or its no services. money that peo- as irrevocable while insti- By the time many patients ing to the national electoral reach the front doors of Ruth commission.and social changes, accord- they’ve travelled for hours, sometimesPaz Foundation days. Hospital, sion,Alina said Balseiro at a Havana Gutierrez, press The hospital located in conferencepresident ofon theMonday commis- that Cubans went to the polls on Sunday San Pedro Sula is one of the Patients and guardians wait patiently at the Ruth preliminary results showed only facilities in Honduras Paz Foundation Hospital tial voters participated in the Sunday cialty care for children. Most services 84.4 percent of the 8.7 million poten- ingknown to witness for its the support count ofin her the precinct govern- areoffering offered high-quality for free or greatly spe- reduced ment, wrote she braved insults and yell- andThe hospitalthe facility has provides been able patients to send with 737 referendum. She said 86.85 percent of ballots. freepeople medications. to the US for care since 2003, voters rati�ied the charter, 9 percent of The400 yesindependent votes, 25 no online votes andnewspaper 4 blank children,in cost, according but later openedto need. to The everyone. hospi- opposed rati�ication and 4.5 percent tal �irst opened as a burn centre for spoiled or left ballots blank. tion’s clinics are full of people waiting bilitatingThat’s importantdisease not for only many affects in Hon- the By comparison, in 1976 when the El Toque asked readers to send in local to Frombe evaluated, Monday tomostly Friday, children the founda- but duras, where a physical injury or de- current constitution was rati�ied, 99.02 tallies, a dozen of which showed over- also adults. cial impacts on the entire family. percent of voters in a 98 percent turn- whelming support for rati�ication. body“The but need can for have medical catastrophic attention �inan- is so out reportedly rati�ied and just 54,000 theDebate government over the arguing constitution it represents has dom- everwere citizensopposed. may There observe are no the independ- count at inated Cuba’s politics for months, with The hospital cares for children suf- ble to reach our medical facilities,” said theirent observers precincts. of Cuban elections, how- burnsfering fromare sent �irst- by and air second-degreeambulance to great that people do everything possi- day’sboth continuitydemands and of formeropponents leader insisting Fidel hospitalsburns. Patients in the United with States, third-degree and the oneer blogger, Yoani Sanchez, who runs Castro’s policies and adaptation to to- medicalAmanda care Restrepo, cannot spokespersonbe found in public for anCuba’s online best-known newspaper dissident from a andbarrio pi- rule and oppression. for that patient and a family member. hospitals.”Ruth Paz Foundation Hospital. “This it is a continuation of Communist party Ruth Paz Foundation pays the costs INTERNATIONAL SPORTS PAGE 12 Friday, March 1, 2019 | Issue No 343 C�������� T���� Greek Freak has MVP in sights form he is favoured to be
The Golden State Warriors have �ive ies have him as favourite players who were named All-Stars last andthe NBAhe is followed MVP. Some by James book- season. With a line-up of Stephen Cur- ry, Klay Thompson, Kevin Durant, Dray- LeBron James. allmond teams Green, need and refreshing, DeMarcus no Cousins, matter Harden,It’s crazy Paul how, George a andfew howthey good,are packed so it will with be eliteinteresting players. to Butsee how the Warriors juggle their roster. name, and now he might be Durant heads into free agency this years ago, nobody knew his nant guy in the game. the most physically domi- summer as a 30-year-old superstar who may be looking to lead his own team. asHe physically doesn’t gifted have as LeB- the New York is rumoured to be a destina- ron’s skill set, but he is just tion for Durant, but Golden State’s main The superstar forward priority will be re-signing him. He won isthree-time just unreal NBA once champion. he gets Durant,championships they have with someone the team else in mind. 2017 into the open court. On the and 2018. But, if they cannot bring back defenders get out of the availableMilwaukee for free Bucks agency superstar in the summer Giannis fast break, it’s just best if Giannis Antetokounmpo is an MVP contender Antetokounmpo when he becomes way of the 6ft 10in giant. headingof 2021 isanywhere, a possible but target. all Warriors fans Antetokounmpo will mustAntetokounmpo hope to land isthe likely biggest safe stars and isn’tand play in the FIBA World Championships NBAMeanwhile, championship Hall ofrings Fame up for centre auction. Ka- theira child future. holding their �irst caterpillar and this summer. Greece has already quali- reem Abdul-Jabbar has put four of his think about what I might be doing for �iedMany for theNBA 32-team stars tournament,are expected which to the “Greek Freak” �its the bill. starts in China on Aug. 31. bleAbdul-Jabbar in the auction, has being hundreds conducted of items by "That's a history that has no price." Durant joined a 73-9 team, so any- from his memorabilia collection availa- theAbdul-Jabbar, items due to 71,money wrote trouble. that he's "on thing is possible. It’s probably unlikely, soparticipate, before the even start thoughof training the camps �inals for in a solidSome �inancial of the championship path" and is notrings selling start though, as the Bucks lead the Eastern mid-September will be held a week or Goldin Auctions, with much of the pro- Conference with a 43-14 record. science,ceeds going technology, to his Skyhook engineering Foundation and math.charity to help bene�it kids learn about jerseys,with a minimumuniforms, bidtrophies of $60,000. and even Also available on the website are game-worn "Since my life is still happening and Besides the 1980, 1985, 1987 and various keys to cities that he received. 1988 championship rings he earned as tached to those items than I am to my a member of the Los Angeles Lakers, Ab- desireever-evolving, to create I new am lesshistory personally for myself at- dul-Jabbar is auctioning off a game-used signed and inscribed basketball from said. "Much of the proceeds from my his �inal game in 1989. He �inished his auction-- and futures will go for to others," support Abdul-Jabbar my charity, legendary"When it careercomes withto choosing an NBA-record between storing38,387 points.a championship ring or trophy the Skyhook Foundation, whose mis- opportunity to change their lives, the sion"We is doto 'givethis by kids sending a shot children that can't from be in a room or providing kids with an blocked.'
choice is pretty simple. Sell it all," Ab- experienceeconomically the challenged wonders schoolsof nature to and�ive sportsdul-Jabbar history. wrote on his blog about why days in the Angeles National Forest to he's auctioning off valuables from his ogy, and engineering." with my life, instead of gazing at the learn the basics about science, technol- "Looking back on what I have done brating something I did a long time ago, Abdul-Jabbar is a six-time NBA cham- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar sparkle of jewels or gold plating cele- pion; he won his �irst ring as a member of the Milwaukee Bucks, followed by �ive Antetokounmpo is in such sizzling the 2019-20 season. I'd rather look into the delighted face of with the Lakers. Rashford is Barca Woods edges up target rankings Marcus Rashford’s recent brilliant away from Lille, although they’ll have form for Manchester United has put old Ivorian. Arsenal, meanwhile, have to battle with Arsenal for the 23-year- in line for a surprise move to Barce- Luislona Suárez who are showing making signs the 21-year-oldof decline, no plans to sell Matteo Guendouzi to striker their top summer target. With Paris Saint-Germain, who are said to be readyLiverpool to pay $70mcontinue for the to French monitor mid- guayanthe Spanish forward champions and are have willing identi�ied to pay �ielder. topRashford dollar as to a get replacement him. They’ll for have the toUru- be Adam Lallana could be shown the door fast, though, because United are on the Sporting mid�ielder Bruno Fernandes.
if the Portuguese mid�ielder heads to verge of handing the England interna- An�ield. Luckily for Lallana, South- prisetional ahotshot new long-term winger deal. Nicolas Pépé gated.ampton want to bring him back to St Barcelona should �ind it easier to Mary’s. Assuming they don’t get rele-
Tiger Woods is creeping up the rankings
Tiger Woods is rounding into form
Then last week, Woods showed �lash- and inching closer to the top 10 in the es of brilliance on his way to a top 10 Of�icial World Golf Ranking. After his which�inish, he his reached �irst top-10 with ofhis the victory season. at recent solid �inish at the WGC-Mexico Woods began the season at No. 13, Championship,Woods has played Woods in nowthree sits events at No. so incredible considering that he began 12. last year’s Tour Championship. That’s improved on his performance in each far in the 2018-19 PGA Tour season and his most recent comeback at the 2018 Farmers Insurance ranked No. 668th. one. He opened the year with a top 20 Tiger has famously racked up a re- Marcus Rashford’s form has improved recently �inish at the Farmers Insurance Open. cord 683 weeks ranked No. 1 in the He followed that up with a top 15 at the world in his career, and he most recent- Genesis Open at Riviera. ly held the top spot in May 2014. Pacquiao debuts as promoter ed his boxing career with big wins over LucasAs MannyMatthysse Pacquiao and hasAdrien reinvigorat- Broner, a title eliminator. Demecillo is 14-4-2 in his career but comes in riding a two- some moves as a promoter. �ight win streak. the 40-year-old Filipino is also making The second title eliminator is also as- sociated with the IBF. Samuel Salva and partnershipIn addition with to co-promotingRingstar Asia, his is now own Rene Mark Cuarto will battle for the �ights, Pacquiao's MP Promotions, in minimumweight title. Salva is anoth- the Philippines soon. er up-and-coming Filipino �ighter who setThe to presentevent isits at�irst the full Resorts boxing cardWorld in is 16-0. Cuarto is the WBO's Oriental championPacquiao who is leveraging is on his ownhis massive 14-�ight March 23. There are nine bouts with undefeated streak. twoManila title in eliminators. Pasay City, Metro Manilla on The card will be headlined by the popularity as a �ighter and a presence in the sport. Once he's done competing, promotionalthe groundwork side is in already his native laid countryfor him IBF's No-4-ranked bantamweight Mi- andto become globally. a signi�icant �igure on the Manny Pacquiao’s career is evolving into promoting chael Dasmarinas. Dasmarinas is 28-2-1 and he'll be facing Kenny Demecillo in LOCAL NEWS C�������� T���� Friday, March 1, 2019 | Issue No 343 PAGE 13 Department of Sports HWM Opening Remarks - Sports Coordinator Women - Merta Day are learning about women, girls and, in some instances, men who are blazing a IslandsAs the DepartmentCayman Islands of Sportskicks off jumped its an- trail for others to follow and that have onnual the celebration opportunity of Women to highlight the Cayman the empowered countless others to reach strides and contributions of women in selves.” their full potential and believe in them- our community in observance of Hon- World Eco- natesouring aroundWomen’s International Month 2019 (HWM).Women’s nomicTwo yearsForum's ago theGlobal IWD Of�icialGender Move- Gap Events organized for HWM culmi- Reportment con�irmed that “the manDay (IWD)Islands whichDepartment will be of celebratedSports is year’s UN �indings Women told reports us thatthat gender“based proudworldwide to be on an March active 8th;participant and the in Cay- the parity was over 200 years away” –This celebrations. The Department of Sports pledges to on current trajectories, existing in- continue its commitment to our female Sportsterventions understands will not how suf�ice vital to achieveit is to athletes and aspiring athletes; to our Planet 50-50 by 2030”.#BalanceForBet- Department of ter which is this year’s Theme locally. tors, coaches, umpires, referees and to Thiskeep also focused aligns andwith the international female sports managers, administra- vate for change” (TEBSIFC) Colour Me Purple 5K 2018 DSP Staff & Volunteers allevery of the woman everyday employed women or and volunteer- girls of ThemeAnd while “Think it isequal, recognized build smart, that gender inno- sportsing in Cayman’s in these islands. sporting The community; Department to as you regenerate your motivation and sistent in accelerating gender parity; # Bal- equality won't happen overnight, it is all continue to ban together# BalanceForBet- to be per- anceForBetter. (TEBSIFC) of Sports is making this pledge because heartening that across the world wom- ter. #TEBSIFC tialtake that the pledgewe continue again this our year solidarity to to this is essential if we want to in�luence ingen are worldwide making great movement progress of daily. advocacy, Also, communally let's all, . It is essen- and to fast-track change. crusadingthere's an andirrefutably support. robust and grow- males and males have equal opportunity My Director, Mr. Collin Anglin, lends To conclude, as Sports Coordinator andcreate equal a Cayman purpose Islands in every where area ofour their fe- Honoureeshis wholehearted support of this annu- Islandsfor Women, who I have encourage supported and thank gender all life. We must continue to band together alen ventureplay a vital and role to youin our our society 2019 and HWM it We all agree that International Wom- equalitycitizens and for stakeholdersdecades. I appeal in the Caymanto each and become the united voice that calls is inspiring . to He hear has the this stories to say behind “Wom- toen's all Day groups is not collectivelycountry, group everywhere. or organ- of you to encourage your family, friends for equality for all, and the community our honourees. In these instances, we ization speci�ic and that the day belongs and colleagues to continue to join you that settles for no less.
Together in the Cayman Islands, let us
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