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Wednesday, January 29, 2020 Issue No 487 www.caymaniantimes.ky Complimentary

 EDITORIAL — A2  COMMUNITY NOTICES — A2  INTERNATIONAL — A6  LOCAL NEWS — A8 THIS ISSUE INSIDE

DEH and CIFS Monitor Vehicle CAYMANS SCORE BIG IN GLOBAL The role of Newspapers in society Recycling Plant Site CUBA UNDER FURTHER PRESSURE GOLF RANKING National Heroes Celebrated

Square in George Town on 27th January, Pomp and ceremony �illed Hero’s

Grand Cayman for the 2020 Hero’s Day portunityHonors. for the community to honor thoseHeld whom since 2003,have Hero’scontributed Day is toan op-the development of the Cayman Islands and its people through song, dance, artifacts and public life. This year’s honors included the pio- everneers run of thefor Caymanan election Islands’ (known �irst as writ- the phenomenalten constitution, 4), theas well�irst fouras over women three to for women to vote. hundredWomen signatories fought for of over the �irst11 yearspetition to have the right to vote in the Cayman Islands, beginning in 1948, leading to which paved the way for women’s rights inthe the “Sex arena Disquali�ication of politics. Removal Bill”, women to stand in a general election includeThose beingMrs. honored,Ethel Rose as theKensington �irst four

LaurelCook-Bodden Watler. Cert. Hon.; Mrs. Lilly Bur- del Jackson; Mrs. Francine Jackson; Mrs. ... Continued story on page A4  Vestryman Arley James Miller Cruise Port in Limbo Billions The outcome of a court case challenging a ref- ernment should not remove acres of coral reef for erendum on the controversial Cayman Islands the mega-vessels. mourn Kobe’s massive cruise port project should be known in the On the other hand, pro-port campaigners have next two weeks. said the increase in cruise passengers aboard The historic referendum, which had been sched- untimely death uled for 19th December, 2019 was postponed after omy. the National Trust and the Cruise Port Referendum theseMs. biggerShirley shipsRoulstone would and bene�it the CPR the group,local econ- who groups(CPR), sought a judicial review. oppose the project, have taken the Government to They are challenging the government’s decision court to determine the constitutionality of the Gov- to proceed with a referendum on the $200 million ernment’s referendum process. port project before an updated environmental im- Their challenge is based on whether there needs pact assessment is completed. to be a guiding framework in place to have a ref- Opponents of the port project say there is too much at stake environmentally and that the gov- ... Continued story on page A3

 Kobe’s daughter Gianna perished too

It’s not just the basketball world that is mourning the death of NBA legend Kobe Bryant, who was tragically killed in a helicopter crash on Sunday in California – literally bil- lions of people with a smattering of sporting knowledge knew who he was too. The 41-year-old superstar died in Calabasas, north of Los Angeles on Sunday morning. Bryant was travelling with four other people when his private helicopter went down. One of them was his 13-year-old daughter Gianna.

... Continued story on page A6 EDITORIAL | COMMUNITY NOTICES PAGE A2 Wednesday, January 29, 2020 | Issue No 487 C�������� T����

EDITORIAL COMMUNITY NOTICES The role of Newspapers in society By Er. Akanksha Pandey

Newspapers have been the most conventional and popular medium of conveying local, regional, national and international news to the readers. Newspaper serve us the latest hap- penings in different parts of the world through a network of correspondents and news agencies. The national dai- lies employ their correspondents and reporters in all the major cities of the world. The major newspapers like announcements and public notices  Video taken on the morning of Sunday, 26 January 2020 from the vehicle recycling EDITORIAL | COMMUNITYthe New York NOTICES Times, The Pravda, The also�ied advertisements,constitute the important important content public plant showing progress made since Saturday Sunday Mail, The Times of India & The and material of newspapers. Sports, CLASSIFIEDS CAYMANIAN TIMES Friday 29 September, 2017 Issue No 124 PAGE 19 PAGE 2 Wednesday, October 18, 2017 | Issue No 132educational and campus news, dance CaymanianDEH Times and CIFS titudesHindustan of millions Times of would, readers shape through- and are some of the necessary features of outin�luence the world. the views,They are opinionsHealth the guardians andCity at- Cayman alldrama, leading Islands cultural newspapers. activities and �ine arts KOZAILY DESIGNS LTD. of liberty, civic and human rights in the The common masses can express Invites application for the following positions Monitor Vehicle Ncivilizedotic world. Es their resentment, appreciations and Editorial In this modern age newspapers play criticism of the policies of state gov- Invites Cayman Nationals & Status Holders to fill in the job post for.. a very important role in promoting ernments and the center. The radio Recycling Plant Site ONE (1) ARCHITECTURAL AUTO CAD TECHNICIAN commerce,Customs trade andAdministrative business. Registration Big Assistant- and the Accounts TV may have ofmany Importersother at- begins Qualifications: corporatesTo help importers and industrial start using houses a system pro- fortractions entry declaration, but the inquisitive the Department nature willof Crews from the Department of Envi- and businesses in the vicinity are ad- • With Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture startmote registering their products importers by giving starting spacious Monday, 16 October 2017. vised to observe and react accordingly • Must have in depth knowledge in computer aided design software such as but advertisementsThe registration in newspapers.is required by Classi- the implementationthrough the columns of a new of online newspapers. electronic by closing doors and windows if they not limited to AutoCAD, Revit, 3D Max, Photoshop, etc. Graduate/Post Graduate/I.C.W.A./C.A Finance with 3 years’ of experience in system for entry declaration. Effective 1man November remains 2017, unsatis�ied the Cayman till he Islands goes ronmental Health (DEH) and Cayman are affected. • With at least 5 years of relevant work experience Islands Fire Service (CIFS) continued Customsrelevant Departmentfield. Experience will implement in the healthcare the new industry system. This would will be require advantageous. importers cle recycling plant, which is now fully Job Description: contained.to monitor the site of a �ire at the vehi- to• complete and submit entries electronically to Customs using the new gateway • Determine client’s objectives and requirements; Meet with other professionals Post holder will be responsible for: EDITORIAL | COMMUNITYExcavation NOTICES and damping down ef- Chief Fire Of�icer, Paul Walker QFSM and clients at an early stage to agree on the project brief. portal COLS (Customs Online System). Importers will be able to access the portal stated: “CIFS crews have worked tire- • Cash collections and deposits and reconciliation of same. forts continued until 2am on Sunday and will remain on site to see this in- • Understand how the design aspects of a construction project influence and relate through the website www.customs.gov.ky.PAGE 2 Wednesday, Octobermorning 18, and2017 a watching | Issue brief No was 132 cidentlessly to to fully a safe extinguish conclusion this andlarge min- �ire Caymanian Times to performance and functional issues so that practicalTips questions of the can Week be addressed. • ForPayables individuals and who receivables. have not yet received training in the use of the system, Customs willmaintained provide untilin-house 8am. training. imise the chance of re-ignition. Given • Sketch preliminary design plans Motivational Tip However, before they can use COLS, importers will have to be formally registered and recognised as an importer by Customs. the scale and volume of mixed waste • Statutory payments and audits. • Specify materials and furnishings, such as lighting,The Powerwall finishes, of Music flooring, This will require each individual to come in and provide Customs with relevant informationto thoroughly including search a government-issued the debris and locateDEH potential and CIFS hot remained spots, dousing at the sitethe cant operational challenges we faced, plumbing fixtures, etc. Do not underestimate the power Must have knowledge in preparing, examining and analyzing accounting oticEs Narea as required. Iinvolved am very in pleased this �ire and and proud the signi�i-of our • Evaluate and advise on environmental, legalof music. and regulatory Music can issues heal contributing the sick, their business licence and/or companies registrationEditorial including directorship. to planning applications and other regulatory application procedures; records, financial statements, and other financial reports to assess A handover of control of the site to response and continued professional 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 • Assess what surveys (e.g. land surveys) areand required even help before you work to live can longer. commence Just the operator,Customs Island Recycling, Registration was of Importers begins Salaryaccuracy. range: US$30,000 to 42,000 per annum based upon experience expected later on that day with strict and ensuring such surveys are undertakenask and some their of results our seniors fed into who the areproject. still To help importers start using a system for entry declaration, the Department will Roberts Drive (locally known as Airport Road). instructions to call 911 in the event of ductcommitment.” a thorough investigation and full • Develop project briefs and working on theseplaying as the music project and progresses; dancing. They will to 4:00pm Monday to Friday. Registration will take place on the 1st floor of Customs startHeadquarters, registering located importers at #42 starting Owens Monday, 16 October 2017. • Prepare final plans, using computer applicationsagree that such music as CAD,has addedsketchup, value revit to However, if they miss this period to be registered, Customs will continue to registerany importers re-ignition, during however normal small. business operationalIn the coming debrief. days, Lessons CIFS will learned con- The registration is required by the implementation of a new online electronic and make presentation for the client their life and also a few more years. hours.Assistant Although Manager most importers – Finance were & Accounts previously (Claims registered & Debtin the Collections) old system, it is necessary for all importers to be registered will focus on minimising the risk of a systemremain foron entrysite to declaration. enable quick Effective de- 1 November 2017, the Cayman Islands • Advise clients on procuring the best and mostAfter appropriate a long stressful contracts day, for close the workyour in the new system. Once registered with Customs, importers can then submit entries electronically and do business with CustomsHose linesDepartment and trailer will implement pumps will the newand system.response This where will possiblerequire importers and re- they are undertaking; eyes turn on your iPod or CD player Customs, without having to attend in person. toalso complete make regularand submit site entriesvisits electronicallyto as- ducingfuture to incident, Customsthe potential improving using operational the newCIFS gatewaytactics chal- • Place orders for materials and oversee installationand just enjoy of the the design mellowing elements sounds Cayman Islands Customs Management thanks importers for their cooperation and understanding and looks forward to Bachelors of Commerce with minimum 5-8 years’ finance and Debt Collections portalsessployment the COLS scene if (Customsrequired. using thermal OnlineCIFS crews System).imaging will Importers will be able to access the portal • Liaise with appropriate authorities (planningof music. enquiries, If you have building energy inspectors) left you continued partnership. may even dance a jig. • throughcameras. the website www.customs.gov.ky.rescue crews. when producing documentation for statutory approval; experience in any Industry but preferably in healthcare industry. Live longer. Live happier. Live life to Tips of the Week ForMinimal individuals smoke who is expected have not from yet receivedthe lenges Atraining further faced in updatethe by use responding ofwill the be system, provided �ire andCustoms will provide in-house training. • Producing, analyzing, and advising on detailed specifications for suitable Must have sound knowledge of medical terminologies used in a hospital scene throughout the day. Residents from the scene tomorrow morning. materials or processing to be used; its fullest with MUSIC. Motivational Tip Air-ConditionedHowever, before they can Storage use COLS, importers will have to be formally registered and recognised as an importer by Customs. • Carry-out design-stage risk assessments; • setting including Seabut not limited Grape to CPT/ICD codes.The Power of Music This will require each individual to come in and provide Customs with relevant information including a government-issued • Administering contracts and projects certifications; Units - Kingbird Drive • Receive payments and post amounts paidDo to not customer underestimate accounts. the power • Create and communicate change orders when necessary of music. Music can heal the sick, theirAvailable business licence for Immediate and/or companies registration including directorship. Secretarial Services identification, e.g., driver’s licence or passport. Additionally, it will be necessary for companies and businesses to provide • Oversee and supervise the project Make Debtors ageing report on a biweeklymend basis the broken and present heart, relieve the same stress to As a result, CustomsRental will beginChina the registration process starting Monday, 16 October through 27 October 2017, from 8:30am • Visit after the project to ensure that the client is satisfied Services: Work Permits, Trade andand even Business help you Applicationsto live longer. Just • Management. • Perform other related tasks. & Renewal Annual Returns,ask some General of our seniorsLetters who are still RobertsVarious Drive (locally Sizes known from as Airport Road). Remuneration and benefits: Please call for otherplaying services music and dancing. They will Locate and notify customers of delinquent accounts by email, telephone, toHowever, 4:00pm80 sq. Monday if ftthey to miss190to Friday. this sq. period ftRegistration to be registered,will take place Customs on the will 1st continue floor of Customsto register Headquarters, importers during located normal at #42 business Owens Salary is commensurate with experience and qualification CI$4,500-6,000/ Contact: Susan agree that music has added value to Coronavirus Alert Cellular: 345 326-9953 hours. Although most importers were previously registered in the old system, it is necessary for all importers to be registered month with health insurance and pension in accordance with the Cayman Islands • or personal visits in order to recover payment.their life and also a few more years. Health Tip Address: Unit #2, Grand Plaza Please call: 326-3800 Government. After a long stressful day, close your in the new system. Once registered with Customs, importers can then submit entries electronically and do business with Drinking alcohol and Blood • (Opposite Hi-Tech Electronics) or Interested applicants may submit their resume to Advise customers of necessary actionseyes for turndebt onrepayment. your iPod or CD player Customs, without having to attend in person. Pressure Email: [email protected] just enjoy the mellowing sounds [email protected]. Sort andBusiness file correspondence, Hours: 9am and – 5pm,perform Mon miscellaneous – Fri duties such as Email:Cayman [email protected] Islands Customs Management thanks importers for their cooperation and understanding and looks forward to Drinking too much alcohol can of music. If you have energy left you continued partnership. may even dance a jig. raise blood pressure to unhealthy • answering correspondence and writing reports. levels. Having more than three drinks Live longer. Live happier. Live life to in one sitting temporarily increases Arrange for debt repayment or establishits fullest repayment with MUSIC. schedules, based on KOZAILY DESIGNSyour bloodLTD. pressure, but repeated Air-Conditioned Storage • binge drinking can lead to long-term customers' financial situations. Sea Grape Units - Kingbird Drive increases. Advertise Invites Cayman Nationals & Status Holders to fill in the job post for.. SalaryNegotiate Range: credit USD 30,000.00 extensions towhen USD necessary. 40,000.00 per Annum. 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Sheps, M.D. Website: www.caymaniantimes.ky Hairdresser Designer LOCAL NEWS C�������� T���� Wednesday, January 29, 2020 | Issue No 487 PAGE A3 Cruise Port Happy Birthday in Limbo in Heaven ... Continued story from page A1 Cruise ship passenger numbers were down by roughly 6 per cent from Janu- erendum or if one could simply be de- ary to November of 2019. signed by Government for this purpose. According to the Cayman Islands Eco- Dad, Opa, Claus They also contend that the govern- ment had 11 years to implement the January and November 2019 there necessary measures but failed or chose werenomic 1,618,950 and Statistics cruise Of�ice,passengers between re- not to do so. corded. The National Trust for the Cayman Is- That is a reduction of 106,771 from the lands is also an interested party in the 2018 arrivals which totalled 1,725,721. matter. There were also fewer cruise ship They are seeking an injunction, argu- calls with 530 visits between January ing that the government is in breach of its and November last year compared to own National Conservation Law which 570 the previous year, a reduction of 7.2 governs environmental protection. per cent. Proceedings in the Cayman Islands All of the vessels visiting Grand Cay- Courts wrapped up on 23rd January and man have a capacity of over 4 thousand a ruling is expected in two weeks. guests onboard. The cruise port project is based on Although cruise numbers have been projections to increase cruise passenger down, arrivals by air continue to soar, visits to the islands and to accommodate seeing an increase of 8.2 per cent in mega cruise ships. 2019 over 2018. We miss you every minute of the day love you forever Roy, Anne Marie, Ryan, Megan, Sarah and Clark Your Love carries me through the sadness of every day, I see you in my dreams, I feel you on every road I walk... Blessed with your love that will never leave me...

Missing you with all my Being Tania

Caymanian

Jan 20, 2020 DAILY PAPER

Monday Still FREE Tuesday at over Wednesday 200 locations Thursday 2 days notice for ads Friday call 9162000 or Email [email protected] NATIONAL HEROES DAY PAGE A4 Wednesday, January 29, 2020 | Issue No 487 C�������� T����

 Heroes day at Heroes Square National Heroes Celebrated ... Continued story from page A1 time then took the necessary steps to see It has now been 60 years since Cay- thisHe through added thatto completion, the Vestry leading Men at the way for the Legislative Assembly and the formation of the Executive Council, paving man’s �irst written constitution and this the way for other major developments year’s Hero’s Day Honors’ mission was that would shape the Cayman of today. mierto,” ...raiseAlden McLaughlin. awareness of this guiding document”,Mr. McLaughlin, noted Caymanwhose Islandsgrandfather Pre- written constitution became the sem- inalIt event was not that until birthed 1959 the that Cayman the �irst Is- tive Counsel, noted that the Cayman Is- was one of the �irst members of Execu- mecca that it is today. when there was much change happen- lands“The into1960s the Companies �inancial Law and that tourism fol- inglands’ in the�irst region, constitution with Jamaica came at deciding at time on independence and the CI government opting to remain under British rule, in- marked,lowed Cayman’s adding that �irst money written which constitu- came stead of being directly under Jamaica. intion, from built the the registration �inancial industry,” of companies he re- The arrangement struck by leaders of allowed the Islands to begin to tack its the small Island nation at the time gave mosquito problem in earnest. the Cayman Islands more autonomy and During Monday’s proceedings, Speak- stipulated that the Islands to control entry to its border, matters on tax and control over standard channels of trade er of the House the Honorable McKeeva and employment. beforeBush read the thesymbolic Proclamation ‘pink queen’ to of�icially conch  The Honorable Premier Alden McLaughlin (L) unveils the Bust of Caymanian National Hero “Some wanted to break away with shellopen thewas 2020 blown, Hero’s harkening Day celebrations, back to a Mrs Sybil Ione McLaughlin Jamaica and some wanted to stay with the United Kingdom and we agreed that home with their bounty. we needed our own constitution at this time when our �ishermen would return ... Continued story on page A5

time of great change,” noted the Premier.

 Unveiling of the bust of Hon. Desmond Vere Watler, CBE

 Francine Jackson, one of the “Phenomenal Four” – the first four women to run for election in the Cayman Islands  Contingent from the RCIPS NATIONAL HEROES DAY C�������� T���� Wednesday, January 29, 2020 | Issue No 487 PAGE A5

 Some of the crowd who came to celebrate National Heroes Celebrated ... Continued story from page A4

This was followed by the pageantry of marchers National Heros for the Cayman Islands include representing the Royal Cayman Islands Police, The James (Jim) Bodden; William Warren Connolly; Thomas William Farrington; Sybil Joyce Hylton MBE; Scouts regiments. Sybil Ione McLaughlin; Dr. Roy McTaggart; Ormone L. BoysA special and Girls One Brigade, Dollar Note/denominationthe Fire Department was and also the Panton OBE; Desmond V. Watler CBE, JP; Mary Evelyn issued for the occasion, with everyone in attendance Wood, Cert. Hon. receiving their very own to take home. The Bill will go womanSeveral ever busts elected were in also the unveiledCayman Islands,in Hero’s Mrs Square Sybil into circulation later this week. Ioneon Monday, McLaughlin. 27th January, including one for the �irst

 One of five new busts which were unveiled: Hon Sybil Ione  Smart uniformed contingents gathered in Heroes Square McLaughlin MBE

 Premier, Hon Alden McLaughlin giving the keynote speech  Hero’s Day Brochure and new commemorative Dollar Bill INTERNATIONAL PAGE A6 Wednesday, January 29, 2020 | Issue No 487 C�������� T���� CUBA UNDER FURTHER PRESSURE Cuba is bracing for further economi- ministration which is threatening “max- CastroJohn F andKennedy the-then at the Soviet height Union. of the Cu- cally sti�ling measures by the Trump ad- banSix missile decades, crisis eleven with Americanlate leader presi- Fidel The communist-ruled island, just 90 dents and three Cuban leaders later, the milesimum offpressure” the coast against of the Havana. US, had just started adjusting to new economic pos- challenge under the US-imposed eco- sibilities after former president Barack nomiccountry challenge. might be facing its most dif�icult Obama relaxed some of the stringent sanctions which have in place for over market reform, an avenue opened by six decades. ‘theFrom Obama its �irst detente’ tentative in 2015, steps investors towards But in an abrupt reversal, President who were then considering investment Trump reinstated them, setting Cuba possibilities especially in the tourism back and a triggering a new series of and industrial sector, are now putting steps designed to strangulate the coun- Cuba off-limits, at least for the time be- try into submission to US demands. ing. President Trump has accused Cuba Their major worry is the risk of pen- of human rights violations and for sup- alties from the US for violating the US porting the government of Venezuelan embargo whose tentacles extend be- leader Nicolas Maduro, against whose yond American companies to placing re- government - and country - the US has strictions on foreign corporations doing slapped a full economic embargo. business with the US.  International Airlines arrive at Havana Airport And the US squeeze on Cuba is now Now, the Trump administration is set to tighten even further. now talking of exerting “maximum pres- Already the economic effects are be- In fact, Ms Espinosa Garces was nom- Despite calls in the UN General As- ing felt on the ground with many short- inated by Antigua and Barbuda and St sembly for it to end or at least relax the The details have not been disclosed ages being reported. Vincent and the Grenadines. embargo on humanitarian grounds, the butsure” judging on Cuba from this recent year. actions against Cuba’s main benefactor Venezuela is One point of friction revolves around Trump administration is now threaten- it by President Trump any further hardly in a position to maintain its con- a suggestion that her nomination came ing to intensify the pressure. clampdown could be even more severe cessionary energy supplies to the island Still, it appears that Cuba is hardly than previous measures. under an arrangement in which Cuba likely to yield. reciprocates with healthcare and other anvia proposers. the “in�luence of Cuba and Venezue- It hasn’t since the US imposed an arms targeting, even more than before, those humanitarian support. la”, an assertion rejected by her Caribbe- sourcesThe US of isrevenue now talking which ofbring speci�ically foreign Venezuela itself is struggling to cope line US foreign policy as the issue has regime in 1958. That was extended to a exchange into the Cuban economy and under the weight of US-sanctions - and ledThis to charges further by puts some Cuba Caribbean in the �iring gov- fullembargo trade embargo against the in 1962 Fulgencio by President Batista government treasury. ernments that the US was involved in di- Another festering issue surrounds the vide and rule tactics judging from heads Organisationits own self-in�licted of American economic States(OAS) woes. of state not invited to meet US Secretary of which both Cuba and Venezuela are of State Mike Pompeo when he visited members. Jamaican a few days ago. The upcoming election this year of Mr Pompeo was concluding a swing the organisation's Secretary-General is through a selection of Latin America and the Caribbean countries promoted Cuba is in the crosshairs of how the US as building relations. onproving this as to well. be another �lashpoint, and There are already splits between the circles as promoting their preferred OAS US on the one hand, and Cuba, Vene- candidateHowever, and that ostensibly was interpreted isolating in thosesome zuela and several Caribbean countries countries not towing America’s regional on the other, over the two main candi- and global foreign policy agenda. dates. With the US now becoming more The US favours retaining the current strident in setting out its foreign pol- post-holder, Uruguayan Luis Almagro, icy priorities and preferences in the while Cuba, Venezuela and some Car- Latin American and Caribbean region ibbean states are pushing for Ecuado- - more stick than carrot according to some observers - how Cuba copes from  The Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski is on the list of 84 Cuban hotels deemed off limits to former president of the United Nations this point onwards in the shadows of a Americans Generalrean Maria Assembly. Fernanda Espinosa Garces, a

Trump White House is left to be seen. Billions mourn Kobe’s untimely death ... Continued story from page A1 The cause of the helicopter crash is un- happy just to be in any conversation der investigation. Bryant famously used The tributes immediately started withAnd Kobe LeBron Bryant. responded One of by the saying all-time "I'm a private helicopter for years, going back pouring in. Usain Bolt was one of the greatest basketball players to ever play, to when he was playing at the LA Lakers. one of the all-time greatest Lakers. The The NBA legend is survived by his wife a picture of himself with Kobe saying: “I man's got two jerseys hanging up in Sta- Vanessa, and their three other daughters �irst to respond to the news. He tweeted - Natalia and Bianca and new-born Capri. American soccer star, said: “My heart is Dwyane Wade, who played alongside Bryant was one of basketball’s great- goingjust can’t out believeto the Bryant it.” Megan family Rapinoe, right now. the Bryantples Center. on Team It's just USA’s crazy." gold medal win- est players, having spent his entire ca- ning squad at the 2008 Olympics, was Justin Bieber, David Beckham, Jack Ni- All-Star and was named in the All-NBA cholson,Rest in peace Drake, Kobe.” the Kardashians, Dennis to the news. “Nooooooooooo God please Teamreer with on 15 the occasions. Lakers. He was an 18-time Rodman, Raheem Sterling, Andy Murray, one of the �irst basketball stars to react Bryant was the NBA’s Most Valuable Tributes are pouring in from millions Player in 2005 and racked up 1,346 er Jr and many others immediately gave ofNo!” other he wrote people, on notTwitter. just because of his regular season career appearances be- heartfeltBarack Obama, tributes. Jay-Z, Floyd Mayweath- basketball prowess but because he tween 1996 and 2016. LeBron James said that Kobe had touched people’s lives hugely with his The Lakers legend helped his side to helped him in his youth before he had philanthropic work. three consecutive NBA championships even joined the NBA and was a great from 2000 to 2002 and continued to source of inspiration, particularly for million but he worked tirelessly to help rank among the top players across the his unstinting work ethic. Bryant used underprivilegedHe may have beenkids to worth succeed over in $550 life league until knee and shoulder injuries to turn up for training two hours be- through various projects, particularly forced his retirement at the end of the fore it even started when he was still from the tough Philadelphia neighbour- 2015/16 season.  Kobe Bryant’s death is a shocking in high school and despite earning mil- hood he came from. Anyone who met him tragedy lions as soon as he joined the NBA, he said that he was completely devoid of ego history to reach 30,000 career points, still trained like a rookie trying to estab- and was a genuine man of the people who hittingHe was the themilestone youngest aged player 34 years in NBAand lish himself right up until he retired four 104 days. Bryant also won Olympic gold years ago. bumps. Bryant is solely credited with medals as a member of the US National theHe Academy also achieved Award success for Best off Animated the court Just Saturday night Bryant congratu- growingwillingly basketballgave autographs, in Asia sel�ies where and it was �ist team at Beijing 2008 and London 2012. with his �ilm ‘Dear Basketball’ winning lated current Lakers star LeBron James virtually ignored 20 years ago to becom- for becoming the NBA’s third-highest ing one of the most popular sports today. Short Film. Emergency personnel responded but uing to move the game forward. Much were unable to save anyone that was on scorer of all-time. He tweeted: "Contin- respect my brother." board with �ive people con�irmed dead.

 LeBron James was inspired by Bryant  Barack Obama was a huge Bryant fan COMMUNITY C�������� T���� Wednesday, January 29, 2020 | Issue No 487 PAGE A7

 Snack time for three little lovely ladies Vivianna, Gabriella  Skills on show  Spotting an iguana and Norah A fun-filled day for all Kids, mums and dads, grannies and

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Contact Paulette Chotan Tel. No.: 345-946-8322 Registration Ongoing Email: [email protected]  The Chin family had a lovely day out  The Bavalia family enjoyed the crafts LOCAL NEWS PAGE A8 Wednesday, January 29, 2020 | Issue No 487 C�������� T���� UCCI hosts GirlForce 100 On 17 January 2020, the University College of the Cayman Islands (UCCI) hosted local representatives propelling our youth forward towards their goals. GirlForce 100 and UCCI are aligned in education and

from 100 Women in Finance's (100WF) �lagship youth 100WF will be launching GirlForce 100 in UCCI for the studentsmentoring to programme introduce theGirl programmeForce 100. and its vision. 2020/2021 school year,” said Laurie Marnett. GirlForce 100’s team met with 17 of UCCI’s female this“Forming year to provide relationships all the support is the backboneour mentees of need Girl- toring sessions, career clinics, workshops and group wheneverForce 100 theyand weneed are it. strengtheningLife is a journey our and connectivity the career events.They outlined the many bene�its of GirlForce 100 men- choices you take come through that journey. In the ear- “UCCI’s goal is to provide our students with holistic lier stages of your career journey, you are faced with development including career support and relation- tough decisions, but you can refer to the conversations ship building outside of the classroom. One of the most taken in our programme that will guide your path in important things that we can do for our students is to help them create a network of relationships with those UCCI offers dual diplomas to students who wish to that have their best interests in mind. We hope that obtainyour decisions,” the local saiddegree Lara in Deysel. addition to US and UK ac- every single UCCI student has not just one but multiple credited degrees, respectively. If you are interested in starting your success story at UCCI, visit our website at fee. ucci.edu.ky or set up an appointment with our admis- mentors,”Laurie Mernett, said UCCI's senior President member & CEO, of 100 Dr. StacyWomen McA- in sions team by calling 623-0567.

Committee, and Lara Deysel, also a senior member of Finance and Co-Chair of the 100WF Cayman Impact GirlForce 100, a female youth mentoring initiative membersfor 100 Women with young in Finance, women awho global have �inance indicated indus- an their100 Women personal in careerFinance journeys. and Chair “We of thecurrently 100WF men- Cay- try organization, pairs local 100 Women in Finance torman approximately GirlForce Committee, 50 mentees talked across to the two group local about high notable potential meriting their placement. The pro- schools. We inspire each of our young women to reach grammeinterest inwas a career developed in �inance to guide and thehave career demonstrated paths of their fullest potential through events, one on one men- young women from school, through tertiary education toring sessions and working in conjunction with our community partners, one of whom we are proud to say is UCCI. We feel that the collective vision of both org.and into the �inance industry. If you will like to be part of GirlForce 100 please contact GirlForce@100women.

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 (Photos credit: Stingray Swim Club) Pete Ribbins Memorial Consolidated Water Meet Cayman Islands swimmers battled for the sponsorship of Consolidated Wa- it out in the pool last weekend dur- ters and are honored to carry on the leg- acy of Pete Ribbins in the spirit of com-

Club,ing the the �irst 2020 competitive Pete Ribbins swim Memori- meet alof Consolidated the year. Hosted Water by StingrayMeet featured Swim petition," Pursley said. competition from swimmers of all •High Girls, Points 13-14: Awards Jillian were Crooks won (CBAC) by: ages, including athletes attempting • Girls, 11-12:15 & LilaOver: Higgo Alison (CBAC) Jackson to achieve qualifying times for April’s (SSC) Carifta Swimming Championships in • Boys, 11-12: Anthony A. Chin (SSC) Barbados. • Boys, 13-14: Will Sellars (SMS) The Pete Ribbins Memorial meet took • Boys, 15 & Over: Nicholas Corin place from 17-19 January at the Lions (CBAC). Aquatic Centre, with swimmers from In terms of team totals, CBAC won Stingray (SSC), Camana Bay Aquat- the most points on the girls’ side, and ic Club (CBAC), Seven Mile Swimmers Stingray won the most points on the (SMS) and other groups. boys’ side. Altogether, CBAC just edged out Stingray for the most overall points is Stingrayalways aHead great Coachmeet for David the Pursley senior (458 points). swimmerssaid, "The Petecoming Ribbins off Memorialof very heavy meet (820Coach to 811),Pursley with said, SMS “Looking �inishing forward, third training through the holiday break. The we will send a few swimmers to Jamai- time away from school allows us to put ca at the end of the month to try and more time in at the pool, and this past achieve a few more Carifta qualifying weekend's racing is a real test on some times, and then it’s back to sharpening tired bodies. race skills in anticipation for the CIA- SA National Championships at the end jam-packed pool of 10-and-under swim- “The Friday night session featured a we are prepped for some extraordinary incredible. SSC had its largest turnout in of February. The team is on track and yearsmers. Thefor theenergy younger from Fridayones which night wasfea- tured four different relays for the girls Swimswimming Club, come visit April." www.caymanswim- ming.com.For more information on Stingray for the �irst time. We are very grateful

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Contact Ralph at 916 2000 or email [email protected] INTERNATIONAL SPORTS PAGE B2 Wednesday, January 29, 2020 | Issue No 487 C�������� T���� Gauff looks set to replace Serena Teenage phenomenon Coco Gauff victory over seven-time Grand Slam sin- gles champion Venus Williams at Wim- bledon before 'Cocomania' surrounded succeedmissed outSerena on Williams her �irst as Grandthe greatest Slam her run to the last 16. womanquarter-�inal player but of herat 15 generation. looks certain to The hype returned at Melbourne Park

Kenin in the Australian Open fourth in March, produced an assured perfor- roundGauff at lost the to Melbourne fellow American Arena. So�iaShe manceafter the to Florida knock teenager,out defending who turnschampi- 16 showed all her undoubted quality in the on Naomi Osaka in the third round. That was as much down to Osaka's wore her down to win in three sets. implosion as it was Gauff's brilliance, �irstAfter set, abut warm tired embracein the third at asthe Kenin net, however. Kenin and Gauff broke out in tears fol- Against the streetwise Kenin, the lowing an intense battle. An emotional question was always going to be wheth- Gauff received a standing ovation as er she could soak up her opponent's re- she walked off the court, understanda- lentless returning and then play aggres- bly disappointed at the manner of her sively to ask questions of her own. defeat but with the likelihood of much Gauff has admitted she struggled to better moments ahead of her. cope with the intense scrutiny at the US  Coco Gauff has the potential to be great Open a few months ago, culminating in have so much I feel like I can get better an error-strewn performance against "I'm doing well right now at 15. I still Japan's two-time Grand Slam champion most proud of how I handled it on the Osaka. court.tion at I guess Melbourne what surprised Park, she me said: is how "I'm competitorOn Friday, whom she met she a easilysurprising had beaten obsta- on," said Gauff, who will rose into the calm I was going into all these matches. cle in Wang Qiang, a 28-year-old Chinese toworld's a peak top for 50me, foreven the though �irst I'm time doing this Gauff responded with an assured per- I wasn't really nervous. ticipation only led to more disappoint- week. "I don't even think this is close formance.When the pair met again on Friday, ment.at the USThere Open. were For shouts Williams, of frustration all the an- She has become a global star in six Asked what she has learned from her and anguished looks from awkward po- monthswell right announcing now." her arrival with a Meanwhile,"I'm happy that it I'mseemed not letting reasonable the mo- sitions as she missed her targets, banged toment think seem that too Serena big than Williams what it is."had put serves into the middle of the net and fell �irst experience in the senior competi- herself in better position to change her short even after storming back to force a Grand Slam fortunes. She even did some third set which she lost 7-5. boxing training with Mike Tyson to get into top shape. The greatest player of her era had liams“Honestly, said, acknowledging if we were just that honest this withtime trained with enthusiasm in the presea- thereourselves, was it’sno allone on else my toshoulders,” blame. “I Wil-lost son and warmed up for the Australian And so now the inevitable questions nearly three years. She looked healthy comethat match.” about her next chapter, at a time andOpen convincing by winning in her her �irst opening tour title two in when several tennis titans are aging rounds in Melbourne. and quitting. Williams said after the Though she had not won a Grand Slam loss that she has no intention of stop- title since 2017, she was the betting fa- ping. Nevertheless, Williams must ad- vourite to win the singles championship mit that with the likes of Gauff coming and claim her 24th Grand Slam victory, through and the next generation com- even at 38. ing through, she may need a sporting Yet her quest to secure that record-ty- miracle like Tiger Woods’s victory at  Serena Williams is determined to carry on ing singles title remains just that. the Masters last year. Windies Women set for Mahomes will cash in on T20 World Cup brilliance The West Indies Women’s Win or lose in the Super Bowl this That's how much we believed in Patrick. squad for the upcoming Sunday, Patrick Mahomes could cash I think Pat will get what he deserves be- ICC Women’s T20 World in this off season when his Kansas City Cup has been announced That was in August. Mahomes didn't and sees the return of cap- Though Mahomes has two years re- topcause his guys 2018 like season that do." — when he threw tain Stafanie Taylor and mainingChiefs take on onhis the rookie San deal,Francisco he is 49ers.eligible for over 5,000 yards, 50 touchdowns, all-rounder Deandra Dottin for an extension this offseason and looks and won MVP — in the 2019 regular sea- who were out of the squad set to get a massive new contract. That son, but he did lead the Chiefs to the Su- due to injuries. per Bowl with elite play. Over two play- The tournament runs and reshape the quarterback market. off games, Mahomes accounted for 721 extensionMahomes is is set expected to break to NFLbecome records the total yards and nine touchdowns, with to March 8. Lee-Ann Kir- no interceptions, leading the Chiefs back byin Australiareturns to fromthe West Feb. In- 21 dies squad after more than  Stafanie Taylor is the West Indies Women’s skipper ing�irst Pat player would to signbe an a elite-level$200 million quarter- deal. 12 years. The 32-year-old back."We were We alreadywere already doing thedoing deal our assum- con- calledfrom double-digit Mahomes the de�icits best in player both games.in the all-rounder from Trinidad and Tobago up matches in Brisbane ahead of the After the AFC championship, Veach played the last of her two T20Is in July T20 World Cup. Chiefs general manager Brett Veach said. 2008. tracts to �it a potentially big contract," NFL. "He's the best player in the game," West Indies, who last played in- Veach said. "It's not just me saying that; ternational cricket in November, will PerthThey ahead begin of their matches campaign against on Paki- Feb. "When he was a rookie, as a backup, we it's the whole league. He's the best play- compete with Pakistan in three warm- stan22 against(Canberra) �irst-timers and England Thailand (Sydney) in were already doing our structures to �it. er in the game."

willon Feb. be 26 on and March March 31, respec-against Southtively. AfricaTheir �inalin Sydney. group �ixture Squad: Stafanie Taylor (c), Aaliyah Alleyne, Shemaine Campbelle, Shamilia Connell, Britney Coop-

er, Deandra Dottin, Afy Fletcher, Cherry-Ann Fraser, Sheneta AnisaGrimmond, Mohammed, Chinelle Henry, Chedean Lee-  Deandra Dottin returns from injury Nation,Ann Kirby, Shakera Hayley Selman. Matthews,  Patrick Mahomes will soon sign a mega-deal Deontay Wilder: Tyson Fury has pillows as fists The WBC heavyweight champion was ry's power ahead of their rematch next down on all three scorecards in his re- month,Deontay taunting Wilder him mocked by saying Tyson the Gyp- Fu- match with Ortiz but unleashed a mon-

The two met on Saturday for their lat- the seventh round. sy King has "pillow hands as �ists." strousAmerican right handWilder that has ended a 42-0-1the �ight re- in cord, with 41 of his wins coming via est press event to build hype for the Feb. stoppage. The only two men ever 22 �ight, and the Bronze Bomber teased to see the final bell with Wilder are Fury's lack of spectacular �inishes on his knockoutrecord. Fury win wasover unfazedLuis Ortiz. and praised knocked out in the first round of their Wilder's mindset in his latest �ight, a rematch.Fury and Bermane Stiverne, who got

They �irst fought in December 2018, never been known for his power. Just battling to a controversial draw. Fury 20Despite of his 29 his wins massive have size,come Fury through has allcontrolled three judges most scored of the 10-8. �ight That but led was to stoppage, and plenty of those stoppag- aknocked split-decision down in draw the �inaland talkround, of anwhich im- es have come by retirement rather than knockout. served the verdict. The 31-year-old Brit doesn't win mediateThey took rematch. their Furytime believedbooking the he de-re- ible blend of footwork, mobility and  Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury swap insults �ights with power but rather his incred- Ottomatch, Wallin with gaveboth him�ighting a surprising twice in 2019. chal- as the 6ft 9in lineal champion. tiz and Chris Arreola. An early stoppage to be more aggressive early than he was lenge.Fury breezedWilder, 34, past knocked Tom Schwarz, out Dominic but reach.Wilder's Few chin heavyweights has held up move well over as well the Breazeale and Ortiz. years, even against big punchers like Or- counter shots. in favour of Fury would be a surprise in in their �irst meeting, opening him up to February, although Wilder is expected REGIONAL C360 C�������� T���� Wednesday, January 29, 2020 | Issue No 487 PAGE B3 US Secretary of State and Jamaica PM Insist There’s No Plot to Divide CARICOM COM, which is an important fraternity of

Prime Minister Andrew Holness has “We want to keep it that way. Jamaica’s (CARICOM),reaf�irmed theamid Government’s concerns about commit- ef- interestcountries”. is to unite the region for pros- fortsment toto dividea uni�ied the Caribbean grouping. Community And the United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, whose invitation to hasperity, to freedombe that everyand peace,” member he asserted.of CARI- meet with representatives of only some COMHolness and every emphasized Jamaican that ensure the focusthat countries in the 15-member grouping there is engagement within the region. sparked the concerns, has insisted that “So, the conversation should be how the US is not attempting to drive any do we get greater engagement, how are wedge between regional nations. we talking more. My interest is to get Jamaica talking with everyone and to Barbados’ Prime Minister Mia Mottley, strengthen our relationship, particular- whoConcerns is also CARICOM’swere �irst raised chairman, publicly ahead by ly with our largest trading partner, par- of Pompeo’s visit to Jamaica this week, ticularly with our largest security part- during which he was scheduled to meet ner, because we have over one million with foreign ministers from The Baha- US visitors coming to our shores yearly. mas, Belize, the Dominican Republic, and cultural interests, so we should nev- We have signi�icant economic, social consciousHaiti, St Kitts that and if thisNevis, country and St doesLucia. not Prime Minister said.  Prime Minister Andrew Holness (right), shares a laugh with United States (US) Secretary of stand“I don’t for something, look to pick then �ights, it will but fall I amfor er seek to create an arti�icial divide,” the State, Michael Pompeo, after bilateral discussions (Photo: JIS) anything. As chairman of CARICOM, it is curred that “there is no intent from the For his part, Secretary Pompeo con- ership that Jamaica has demonstrated in we want to work with them closely to eign Minister should attend a meeting “We want all the countries of this re- develop a security prosperity dialogue withimpossible anyone for to me which to agree members that myof CAR- For- gionUnited to States prosper to divideand be CARICOM”. successful. We Secretary Pompeo said the US wel- with them, so that we can all be success- ICOM are not invited. If some are invited know that countries in this region will comesthe CARICOM dialogue region,” with heevery said. country in and not all, then it is an attempt to di- agree with the US on certain positions the region, noting that “we’d want to During his visit, the US Secretary of from time to time and disagree with us meet with them all, we’d welcome them Stateful, not engaged divided, butin round-tabletogether,” he discus-added. But following bilateral discussions from time to time. That’s true for Jamai- all to participate in all of the conversa- withvide thisPompeo region,” during Mottley his two-dayhad said. work- ca, as well as true for many of the folks tions that we are having about impor- ered a policy speech on the Caribbean’s that I’ll visit with this afternoon. We criticalsions with importance Caribbean to of�icials. the US, He and deliv- the make it clear that his country “does want to invite them all to be part of the “Things that matter to the United country’s renewed commitment to clos- noting visitwant thisto see, week, and Holness does not sought engage to economic prosperity security zone that Statestant issues”. of America we think matter to er ties, based on shared values, interests in any policy that would divide CARI- is this region, and we welcome the lead- each and every country in CARICOM and and economic prosperity. Presidential Candidates Out of Election Race in Guyana Because of Dual Citizenship Presidential candidates for three of ment of that citizenship was dated Janu- the 13 political parties contesting up- ary 16 – six days after Nomination Day coming elections in Guyana have been – while Shuman has not yet received ap- barred from throwing their hats into the proval to give up his citizenship. ring. As reinforced by a court ruling last Lenox Shuman, the candidate for the year, the Guyana Constitution prevents anyone who has sworn allegiance to another country from sitting in the andLiberty the and People’s Justice Republic Party; United Party Repub- candi- 65-member National Assembly. The rul- date,lic Party Dr Valerie candidate Leung Dr will Vishnu not be Bhandu; able to ing had forced resignations from both contest the March 2 general and region- the government and opposition bench- al elections because they had dual citi- es. zenship at the time of their declaration GECOM Commissioner Robeson Benn on Nomination Day, January 10, says the said that as a result of the discovery that Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM). the three had made “false declarations The latter two have US citizenship while  (left to right) United Republic Party candidate Dr Vishnu Bhandu; the People’s Republic Shuman is a Canadian citizen. they could face legal action as it is con- Party candidate, Dr Valerie Leung; and Lenox Shuman, the candidate for the Liberty and Although Dr Bhandu is now no longer sideredin respect a misdemeanour of their dual citizenpunishable status”, by Justice Party will not be able to contest the March 2 general and regional elections up to a year in prison.

a US citizen, his certi�icate of relinquish- US Wants to Work More Closely With Caribbean to Combat Threats, Says Senior Official United States (US) Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo says his country is looking to work more closely with the countries of the Caribbean in combatting new challenges that threaten the sovereignty and security of the entire region. These threats, he noted, include arms

“The challenges and the threats today, thatand humanwe face traf�icking together, are and very cybercrime. different. The bad guys are more sophisticated and more ruthless and our nations have an obligation, therefore… to work in the in- terest of our shared security much more sion session on US-Caribbean relations atclosely,” The Jamaica he said Pegasus during ona policy Wednesday. discus- on the success of the 10-year-old Carib- beanHe saidBasin America Security stands Initiative ready (CBSI). to build The CBSI is a shared security part- nership started in 2010 and includes increase citizen security, and promote crimeprogrammes prevention, to reduce among illicit other traf�icking, things. “We are having incredible success seizing drug shipments, helping kids stay away from crime, and America stands ready to do those things in part- nership with countries in the region. Let’s keep moving forward on those

Pompeo said the US also wants to help  US Mike Pompeo (right), greets Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams (second left), at a policy discussion createcloser ties,”sound he policies said. in the region that session on US-Caribbean relations. Looking on (from left) are Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr Nigel Clarke; Minister without respect the rule of law, property rights Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator Pearnel Charles Jr. Also pictured in the background are Speaker of the House of Representatives, Pearnel Charles; and Minister of National Security, Dr Horace Chang (Photo: JIS) and enable a friendly business environ- ment. “Moving forward, we will intensify the further strengthening of collabora- eign Trade, Senator Kamina Johnson but at the same time, our governments our efforts to address our shared prior- tions in these commitments and in par- Smith,Minister in her of remarks, Foreign said Affairs the andrelation- For- haverected been or in�luenced strengthening by the our State, collabora- per se, ities to combat transnational organised ticular those that are aimed at strength- ship between the US and the Caribbean tion on a range of critical issues, from crime, to promote energy security, en- ening private-sector investment in spans more than 200 years, driven in trade and security to energy and educa- sure healthy and educated societies and large part by people-to-people contacts. added. “That relationship, which also drives Senator Johnson Smith said the “We are indeed committed to achiev- JamaicaPompeo and arrived the wider in Jamaica Caribbean,” on Tues- she investment and spending, has devel- US-Caribbeantion,” she noted. 2020 strategy will set the ingto grow economic our economies,” prosperity she and noted. a stable day for a two-day working visit, depart- oped its own seamless rhythm, not di- stage for even deeper engagement. and peaceful region. We look forward to ing the island on Wednesday. PUZZLES | COMICS PAGE B4 Wednesday, January 29, 2020 | Issue No 487 C�������� T����

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