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CIMA sends reminder on AML procedures Walkers Admits Caymanian Attorney David Lee CUBA HALTS DEALINGS IN US DOLLARS REGION CONCERNED ABOUT WALK FOR THE CURE ‘VACCINATION’ CRUISE POLICY CELEBRATES 10 YEARS

Ten years and three ways to celebrate! The region’s largest cancer fundraiser, CIBC FirstCaribbean’s Walk for the Cure, celebrates 10 years this year and is giving the bank’s businesses across the region three ways to mark the milestone – the traditional walk with friends and family, a drive for the cure or a virtual event. The bank’s Walk Management teams have recently started their planning for this year’s event, which takes place during the

“Covid-19 has caused us to be constantly lookingfirst weekend for creative in October. ways in which to continue to engage in all aspects of our lives, See story on page 2 >> and the celebration of our 10th anniversa- ry hosting Walk for the Cure is no excep- tion. We have asked our various business units to choose the type of activity which best suits the prevailing public health sce- Integra opens new nario in their territory,” said executive co- chair of the walk and Managing Director, Retail and Business Banking, Mark St. Hill women’s health facility He thanked the thousands across the bank’s 16-member regional footprint as By Christopher Tobutt and neonatal care. Integra share a vison well as sponsors and staff members for to complement all the other health facil- “walking with us over the decade, wheth- Minister of Health & Wellness, Hon Sabrina Turner, MP, cut the ribbon on areas, while establishing a fully inte- or joined us along the way, your support Integra Health Care Ltd.’s new suite of gratedities in approachCayman, byto focusinghealth care. on specificIntegra haser you made were a fundamentalthere from that difference very first in walk the rooms dedicated at providing a top level recently purchased a state-of-the-art lives of persons directly affected by cancer of care for women’s health, and all mat- X Minister of Health & Wellness, Sabrina ters relating to gynecology, pregnancy SEE NEW WOMEN’S HEALTH FACILITY, Page 3 Turner SEE WALK FOR THE CURE, Page 5 2 Issue No 672 | Wednesday, June 16, 2021 | Caymanian Times Tourism TOURISM MINISTER CONCERNED ABOUT FLORIDA’S NO VACCINATION’ CRUISE POLICY By Staff Writer With the Cayman Islands government still formulating a policy for eventually re- Hon. Minister for Tourism, Kenneth Bry- opening its borders to regular internation- an, has pointed to controversial policies of al travel including cruises, Mr Bryan said the Governor of Florida as a major factor the policy of the Florida governor “a bit of in how Cayman eventually decides to reo- a hurdle for us”. pen its borders to tourism. “So that's why for right now until we see Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has better changes the cruise part may be de- barred cruise lines operating out of the layed a little bit more than the stayover,” state from requiring that their passengers he stated. are vaccinated. “Stayover will be the top priority until The issue has also sent waves of worry we are 100 per cent certain that cruise throughout cruise destinations across the lines are going to be safe for Cayman.” Caribbean. The issue is not just a concern for Cay- “That’s creating some problems,” Mr man but for other cruise ship destinations Bryan said in a social media video. in the region. In St Maarten, two passengers have tested posi-

ter the Dutch part of the sharedtive on the firstFrench/Dutch cruise af- island reopened its borders to cruise ship tours. X United State Virgin Islands Governor Celebrity Cruises said X Hon. Minister for Tourism, Kenneth Bryan Albert Bryan the infected passengers were asymptomatic and vaccinated before boarding, the cruise line Meanwhile, the Governor of the Amer- were immediately quar- said. ican territory, the United State Virgin Is- antined upon testing pos- lands, a popular cruise destination, has itive. All crew and pas- da since Governor DeSantis declared the called on Governor DeSantis to reverse the sengers on the ship were controversialIt was the firstno-vaccination ship to sail mandate from Flori- for no-vaccination cruise policy. reported to have been cruise ships. Governor Albert Bryan said while vac- cines do not eliminate risks, not having them could be catastrophic to both the cruise companies and the islands they visit.

popular ports of call for cruises in the Car- “Our ports, which are some of the most side the other port of call destinations,” Governoribbean, are Bryan in the stated. direct line of fire, along- Here in Cayman, Min. of Tourism Ken- neth Bryan, cautioned that failure to follow safety protocols could put the entire cruise industry at risk for both the companies and the destinations. “If this does not go right with the safety protocols, the whole industry can go bankrupt and that’s the whole cruise line industry which is a billion-dollar industry," he stated. Caymanian

Caymanian Times Issue # 672 Publisher: Ralph Lewis Company: Lewis Cayman Islands Ltd #19 Walkers Road (next to Tomlinson Furniture) Telephone: 345 916 2000 Email: [email protected], or [email protected] Website: www.caymaniantimes.ky Business Caymanian Times | Wednesday, June 16, 2021 | Issue No 672 3

X Sabrina Turner, Minister of Health & Wellness, stands next to Integra’s Directors, Dr. Andrew Vincent, Dr. Sara Watkin, and Dr. Francisco Martinez at the opening of the new women’s health suite X Inside one of the new purpose-built treatment rooms Integra opens new women’s health facility CONTINUED FROM Page 1 scanner for detecting skin melanomas, too. The new suite of treatment rooms include a dedicated Ultrasound Room, a - cologist Room, and a Nursing Room. Be- foreMidwifery the ribbon-cutting, room, an Obstetrician-Gyne Dr. Sara Watkin, one of Integra’s Directors, shared Inte- gra’s vision for providing the highest level of health care, not only in terms of the best and most up to date equipment, or importantly in the way that everyone worksthe most together highly asqualified a team. staff,“Its special but, most because it’s a major milestone in the vision we have, about the sort of health care we felt the Cayman Islands truly deserves,” she said. “We never forget how privileged we are to be here, and we wanted to give the islands a modern healthcare practice, and offer the very best of modern up to date health care. Nurses and reception too, all of us are bound by equally shared values of excellence, integrity, commitment and passion. Integra is clear in its focus on women children family medicine and dermatology, and these rooms X Some of the guests and well-wishers at the opening are purpose-designed for the full range of obstetrics, midwifery and gynecology,” and procedures. We also offer multidisci- with you this evening, to celebrate and high quality healthcare, and affordability she said. plinary approach to more complex cases.” launch Integra’s Women’s Health Suite. It which continues to greatly propel med- Dr. Lisa Lisa Joels spoke next. “This place she said. goes without saying that we are living in ical tourism. With all these dynamics at is designed to meet the needs of women’s’ Hon Minister for Health and wellness, an exciting time during an era of incred- play, my ministry understands that it is health which spans all ages and it comes Sabrina Turner praised Integra for its - critical that the Cayman Islands be able with some of life’s happiest moments, and continued visionary commitment to opment. And look at the role women are to compete. When we are able to boast also some of life’s most sensitive moments Cayman’s health, as well as the growing playingible scientific in all facets and technologicalof society; this devel cou- modern facilities within well-thought- possibilities arising from medical tour- pled with the fact that not only residents out accommodations such as this, I am are all designed to give women privacy ism: “It is indeed a pleasure to be here and respectdifficult during challenges. intimate The examinations clinic rooms and I stood there and I watched …to be are increasingly travelling in search of game,” she said. will benefit, but as we know, patients proud to say we are definitely in the 4 Issue No 672 | Wednesday, June 16, 2021 | Caymanian Times Business / Finance Provenance Properties Cayman Islands donates art prints to John A. Cumber Primary School Provenance Properties Cayman Islands nership with the National Gallery have been recently donated art prints from the Nation- a vibrant part of this for the last year, and we al Gallery collection, part of its recent out- are happy to continue to work with the Na- door exhibit at Camana Bay, to the students tional Gallery through the donation of these of John A. Cumber Primary School in West frames for their use in future exhibits.” Bay, to help further their art education. “We are delighted to have partnered The exhibition, titled “Tropical Visions”, with Dart on this exhibition programme was coordinated in partnership with the and for having had the opportunity to National Gallery of the Cayman Islands share artwork from our collection in pub- and went on display in Camana Bay in lic spaces at Camana Bay,” said Natalie Ur- quhart, director at National Gallery of the local artists, including Debbie Chase van Cayman Islands. “Further, the generous derOctober Bol, 2020.David ItBridgeman featured works and Maureenfrom 10 donation of these frames will enable us to Andersen, and each piece depicted a Cay- continue presenting outdoor art exhibi- man Islands landscape that celebrates the tions into the future.” islands’ natural beauty. Access to art and arts education for The outdoor display frames that were youth is paramount to encouraging the fu- used for this and previous exhibits have ture of creativity the Cayman Islands, said also been donated. Camana Bay donated Ms. Urquhart. “At the National Gallery of X From left, John A. Cumber Primary School students showcase one of the donated art these frames to the National Gallery of the the Cayman Islands, connecting the next prints from Provenance Properties exhibit with National Gallery Cayman Islands, that was displayed in Camana Bay from October 2020. With the students are Principal Jovanna Cayman Islands to use. “Showcasing public generation with artists and art experienc- Wright, Provenance Properties’ Jo Gammage and Camana Bay’s Jeffrey Wight art is important to us as it helps further pro- es is one of our primary goals. We are ex- mote awareness of our culture in the Cay- cited to see these that reproductions from man Islands,” said Jeff Wight, Dart’s senior the National Collection have found a home enance Properties and our artists approv- About Provenance Properties property manager for Camana Bay. “The ex- at Sir John A. Cumber Primary School in ing the sharing of their works.” Cayman Islands hibits we have hosted on the Paseo in part- West Bay, thanks to this donation by Prov- “We are grateful for the donation of this Provenance Properties is the exclusive beautiful artwork. We are looking forward - to beautifying our school and exposing ate in the Cayman Islands and a member our kids to local art,” said Sir John A. Cum- ofChristie’s the Cayman International Islands Real Real Estate Estate Brokers affili ber Primary School’s Principal Jovanna Association (CIREBA). In 2019, Prove- Wright. “We have a lot of students who nance Properties was recognised as a are very creative, and this is just one more way we can foster this creativity and help Properties is also the exclusive Cayman Is- them to expand their artistic horizons.” Christie’s Affiliate of the Year. Provenance “We are delighted to be able to support Provenance Properties provides access the next generation of Cayman’s artists tolands a portfolio affiliate ofof luxuryHaute Residence.homes and condo- and art appreciators with this donation,” miniums for sale or rent, as well as land for said Provenance Properties’ Jo Gammage. sale and commercial properties for lease in - the Cayman Islands. The Provenance Prop- ternational Real Estate in the Cayman Is- erties team provides bespoke service to in- lands,“As the we exclusive look for affiliate ways toof celebrateChristie's theIn dividuals seeking to relocate to the Cayman heritage of Christie's auction house and Islands for business or personal reasons. its intrinsic link with the art world. This For more information, visit provenan- donation, encouraging children’s love of ceproperties.com, keep up with the latest X The prints had been previously displayed in an outdoor art exhibit in Camana Bay, spon- art and their interest in attending and information on Facebook and follow us on sored by Provenance Properties Cayman Islands and organised in partnership with Nation- perhaps participating in future art exhibi- Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Learn al Gallery Cayman Islands. The art frames from this outdoor exhibit were also donated to the National Gallery by Camana Bay tions, is a meaningful way for us to contin- more about Provenance Properties Cay- ue to share the value of art and culture.” man Islands here. CIMA sends reminder on AML procedures

their deputies, were aware of their respec- tiveMoney duties Laundering and responsibilities Reporting Officers as set andout in the Anti-Money Laundering Regulations and would act in accordance with them. The Authority went on to state that licensees and registrants were also required to ensure that appropriate appointments and the discharge of the day-to-day func-

the rules. They advised as follows: tions“As ofset these out inAML Part Officers II Section also 2 followed (C) and Part II Section 9 (B) of the Guidance Notes - on the Prevention and Detection of Mon- port); must be versed in the different types of ey Laundering, Terrorist Financing and whether(v) and to able file to a have suspicious access activityto all rele re- transactionsconfirmed. It alsothat statedthe business that AML conduct Officers- The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority Proliferation Financing in the Cayman Is- vant material in order to make an assess- ed, which might give rise to opportunities (CIMA) last week issued a reminder to any ment as to whether the activity is or is not and proper to conduct their role and must suspicious.” business to ensure that their anti-mon- be,lands, inter appointed alia: AML Officers must be fit indirectfor money-laundering, activity with designatedterrorist financing, person eybusinesses laundering carrying (AML) out staff relevant were allfinancial up to orproliferation entities. financing and any direct or scratch and complying with regulations. (ii) persons at a management level who They emphasised that the AML Officers CIMA was reminding any licensees and report(i) suitably directly qualified to the Board and experienced;of Directors or theirmust respective be able to functions. dedicate Where sufficient an AML time outsourced, CIMA said, the licensee or equivalent; for the efficient and effective discharge of registrantWhere theretained AML ultimate Officer responsibility function was business that they should ensure that all (iii) natural persons; responsibilities, these should not compro- for compliance with the AMLRs and must theirregistrants AML personnel,carrying out including relevant their financial An- (iv) autonomous (meaning the AML miseOfficer their has independence other professional or ability roles to car and- maintain adequate policies and proce- ry out their AML functions, the Authority dures. ti-Money Laundering Compliance Officers, Officer is the final decision maker as to Business Caymanian Times | Wednesday, June 16, 2021 | Issue No 672 5 Harneys congratulates second graduate of articled clerk programme 2021 Harneys is pleased to announce that Moesha Ramsay-Howell has successfully completed her Arti- cles of Clerkship and has been admitted as an attorney of the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands. She is the second to achieve this in 2021, following Natasja Levy’s admission last month. Moesha has joined - Walkers Admits solvency practice as an Associate. theMoesha firm’s Caymanwas born Litigation and raised & In in the Cayman Islands and started out Caymanian Attorney her legal career after becoming the recipient of a Cayman Islands Gov- ernment scholarship. This allowed David Lee her to complete her tertiary education, which included her bachelor’s Walkers is pleased to announce the Last year, he also spent four weeks degree and a postgraduate diploma admission of Caymanian David Lee, participating in the Judicial Clerkship in Legal Professional Practice. who was called to the Cayman Islands Programme, an initiative offered by the Moesha is a member of the Internation- Corporate, Investment Funds and Private Bar as an Attorney-at-Law after suc- Cayman Islands Judicial Education Com- al Women’s Insolvency and Restructuring Wealth practice groups at Harneys. Along cessfully completing his legal training mittee and the Cayman Islands Legal Committee (Cayman) and is a board mem- with rigorous legal training and support, - Practitioners Association which enables ber of the Cayman Islands Legal Practition- our articled clerks also receive mentor- vency & Dispute Resolution Group and Articled Clerks to receive in-depth expo- ers Association. When she is not working ship and training in soft skills such as net- iswith the the third firm. Caymanian He joins Walkers'to be admitted Insol sure to the court's work, apply learned or studying, Moesha volunteers at Legal working, and the commercial issues that to the Cayman Islands Bar by Walkers skills, understand the inner workings of Befrienders, a family resource centre are relevant to practising in Cayman and in 2021. the courts and learn about the process of where she provides free legal advice. She in the broader offshore context. David was a recipient of the 2015 judicial decision-making. When speak- is also heavily involved in the Prison Lit- Partner and Director of Harneys’ Arti- Walkers Legal Scholarship. He completing to the programme, David shared with eracy Programme at Her Majesty’s Prison cled Clerk Training Programme Katie Pear- ed his LLB in 2018 at the University of the court: "I found the Judicial Clerkship Service Cayman Islands. son commented “We are devoted to our Liverpool, where he graduated with a Programme tremendously insightful; it Moesha commented: “My experience training and development programmes First-Class degree. He went on to com- truly tipped the scales and convinced me during the Harneys Articled Clerk pro- which give Caymanians the opportunity plete his Legal Practice Course with to take a litigation seat." gramme has been outstanding. The ex- to gain a wide range of skills within our Distinction at the University of Law in Walkers' Partner and Chair of the posure and knowledge that I have gained specialist practice areas. We congratulate Manchester. During his studies, he par- Trainee Committee, David Collins com- throughout my seat rotations has been Moesha on her hard work and dedication, ticipated in three legal internships with mented: "David Lee has been a dili- invaluable. I am appreciative of the op- and we look forward to seeing her contin- gent Articled Clerk and a high achiever portunity to have been trained by some ued growth throughout her legal career.” practice areas of Investment Funds, In- throughout his articles. We will continue of the leading lawyers in the offshore le- Harneys is committed to providing solvencyWalkers, rotating& Dispute through Resolution the firm's and core Fi- to support him as he begins his career as gal industry. I am pleased to be joining opportunities to Caymanians beginning nance & Corporate. an associate with the firm.” the Litigation & Insolvency team and look their careers in law; those interested in In addition to his new legal career, Da- forward to my continued growth and de- internship, legal scholarship or articles of Clerkship in 2019 under the mentorship vid Lee is a distinguished football player clerkship opportunities are asked to visit of DavidWalkers' officially Finance began & Corporate his Articles Partner, of and recently represented the Cayman The articled clerk programme allows harneys.com/careers/students-and-grad- Philip Paschalides, who described him Islands as its goal keeper in the FIFA thosevelopment training within to theundertake field and seats the firm.” with- as having a "first-rate work ethic." in the Litigation & Insolvency, Banking & harneys.com. uates/cayman-islands or contact CAYHR@ World Cup qualifiers. CIBC FIRSTCARIBBEAN’S WALK FOR THE CURE CELEBRATES YEAR 10!

CONTINUED FROM Page 1 year has been a struggle for businesses of all sizes as they have sought to reposition and prioritize in order to remain viable. fellowship has been invaluable”. However, we are hopeful that resources, andHis their fellow families. executive Your fundingco-chair andand your the however limited will be found to support bank’s Managing Director, Wealth Man- the vital work of those charities and insti- agement Dan Wright said he looked for- tutions that we support with our walk,” he ward to the support of the region’s corpo- added. rate sector for this year’s walk given the The walk began as part of the celebra- challenges which many of the cancer care tions to mark the bank’s 10th anniversa- ry, and takes place across its 16-member the proceeds of the walk are facing. footprint. It has raised over USD$2.9 mil- and“Many support of these charities charities that are benefit struggling from lion over the past nine years. as a result of reduced donations while at The funds generated from the walk are the same time recording an increased de- used primarily to assist with the purchase mand for their services,” he noted. and maintenance of equipment used in the “We are very much aware of the chal- diagnosis and treatment of cancer patients. lenges which the Covid-19 pandemic has They are also used to provide assistance, families as well as to raise awareness, and through education campaigns across the dealt to many businesses. Indeed, the last care and counselling to patients and their stress the importance of early detection, region 6 Issue No 672 | Wednesday, June 16, 2021 | Caymanian Times Government New ministry: “Engine to Propel Cayman Forward” By Staff Writer petitive and diverse, and driven by tangible improvements,” the The new Ministry for Invest- new minister declared. ment, Innovation & Social Devel- Mr Ebanks also has responsi- opment (MIISD) is being posi- bilities as Minister for Financial tioned to be an 'Engine to Propel Services & Commerce. Cayman Forward' says Hon. Min- ister Andre Ebanks. the planning session describes In a statement following a theAn MIISD official as statement“a government following min- three-day planning session this istry entrusted to set and drive week, Mr Ebanks said the refo- the Cayman Islands’ investment, cused ministry “has the potential innovation and social agenda to be a powerful engine that can within the broader governance propel the country forward.” structure of the Cayman Islands “The three intricately linked Government”. pillars of the new Ministry of In- It said the MIISD will play a vestment, Innovation and Social critical role in supporting Gov- Development (MIISD) provide ernment by developing strategic a real opportunity to enable all initiatives, creating new legisla- tion and policy, and undertaking from prosperity and economic robust reform to delivery of Gov- growth,segments which of society is globally to benefit com- ernment services, across three X Ministry for Investment, Innovation & Social Development planning session

distinct yet intricately linked - 60 participants across the three pillars of investment, innovation gine life for many. I look forward days: and social development. tosubject working areas with fit each and canof them reima to According to Mr Ebanks, “A key deliver on our ambitious plans component of delivering on this in-person"On behalf participants of the Ministry,at the vision will be to ensure that the Cayman Islands," Min. Ebanks we are delighted to be the first Ministry, its departments and stated.for the benefit of everyone in the - The offsite strategy planning vestment'EY wavespace' of time, in effort Cayman, and andre- and empowering all people in the grateful for the significant in Caymanunits are Islands. aligned It inis benefittingimperative Cayman partners and staff, and through the government's highly that we support and uplift Cay- sessions were facilitated by EY competitivesources by the procurement EY Cayman teampro- man's most vulnerable people as wavespaceTM in Camana Bay, cess," he stated. well as Government's assistance promotedtook place as in “a the collaborative, firm's new Mr Bush said the collabora- entities as a top priority." digitally-driven experience that tion was "a testament to the for- "I applaud all who participat- enables teams to identify and ward-looking vision and mission ed in these strategy sessions, align priorities, discover syner- of the Ministry of Investment, from both the Ministry teams gies, and tackle challenges”. Innovation and Social Develop- ment (MIISD) and the mindset palpable inspiration and enthu- and work ethic with which we X Minister for Investment, Innovation and Social Development Hon. An- siasmand from for theirEY Cayman, individual with subject such EricThe Bush MIISD while was thecommending first to use will deliver on Government's dre Ebanks and Ministry for Investment, Innovation & Social Develop- areas - and taking stock of the theits facilitiescompany notedfor hosting Chief and Officer fa- strategic priorities in the next ment members bigger picture as to how these cilitating the event which had four years." Minister: Technology Is Positive for Both Financial and Social Services - Minister Ebanks said. 'Some of their note- es with his Cabinet colleagues. "We're cial services, as well as the delivery of so- worthy activities include operating trading considering digitising social services ap- cialTechnology services to can the positively less fortunate, impact the finan Hon. platforms, offering custody of virtual assets, André Ebanks said during the recent Cay- and facilitating payments in virtual assets'. can lead to better use of public funds, by man Islands Digital Economy Conference He noted that Cayman welcomes tech- plications and benefits distribution. This nological innovations and hopes to see "Technology is a great platform to raise digital advances tested and approved in getting benefits to those who need them all(CYDEC). in society, and Government's vision the VASP regime before going on to make annualquickly andconference, efficiently," and he its said. second held includes using these advances to create - This was CYDEC's fourth consecutive - technology innovations in Cayman. Ebanks said. ulatebusiness growth within in the the wider financial economy. services in virtually.In addition Its focus to Minister was on Ebanks' general remarks,financial a Having more efficientministerial Government," responsibilities Minister for dustry“Cayman’s more efficientdigital futureand, as isa result, bright; stim we Director of E-Government Ian Tibbetts - gave an overview of Cayman's proposed opment (as well as investment and inno- ultimately make it easier for everyone to national digital ID programme. He also vation)both financial helps provide services the and bridge social for devel this doare business well poised in the to Cayman build efficiencies Islands," Minis that- participated in a panel discussion with ter Ebanks said. representatives from stock market trad- attendees on 3 June. As part of the growth to Cayman's econ- ing platform Zimtra and IT company Salt to Minister happen, Ebanks' he told CYDEC'sremarks 150focused virtual on omy, Minister Ebanks noted that technol- Technology Group. Cayman's progress in regulating virtual ogy could drive additional investment to The Ministry of Financial Services and asset service providers (VASPs). The vir- the jurisdiction and create new opportu- tual assets sector is technology-based. nities for the local workforce with the cre- The Ministries of Investment, Innovation "The virtual asset sector in the jurisdic- ation of tech-focused jobs. andCommerce Social wasDevelopment; CYDEC's titleand sponsor.Tourism X Hon. Andre Ebanks, Minister for Invest- tion is incredibly diverse, with service pro- Minister Ebanks also has discussed and Transport, also sponsored the con- ment, Innovation and Social Develop- ment viders engaging in a wide range of services', - ference.

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X Economics and Statistics Office Director Adolphus Laidlow addresses the gathering X Census 2021 Coordinator Andrelene Royal explains the role and duties of census workers Potential Workers Learn About Census 2021 Some 110 persons interested in becom- - ing the actual Census 2021 population and three public information meetings, Thurs- ESO is seeking 500 persons to work dur daying censusevening. workers attended the first of this year. They will be employed mainly as Held at the Theoline McCoy Primary enumerators,housing count who in Octoberwill conduct and the November house- School Hall in Bodden Town, the event to-house visits to gather census data. It was an opportunity for attendees to - sign on to become census workers and low,allowed to explain Economics the roles and Statisticsof the workers Office learn about the criteria for successful who(ESO) will staff, conduct led by theDirector count. Adolphus Laid application, what their duties and tasks would be, as well as mandatory training in which they will take part. Addressing the potential workers, Census Coordinator Andrelene Royal and Director Laidlow emphasised the need - dentiality in the in- formationto maintain gathering confi X Deputy Premier and Finance and Economic Development Minister Hon. Chris Saunders process. They under- attended the meeting (Photos by Bina Mani, GIS) scored that it would be a breach of the The consequences of revealing census in- Deputy Premier and Finance and Eco- Statistics Law (2016 nomic Development Minister, Hon. Chris Revision) to disclose to three years’ imprisonment, if convicted. Saunders and Parliamentary Secretary Ms X Economics and Statistics Office Director Adolphus Laidlow any information gath- formationTraining is will up taketo $10,000 place over in fines August and and up Heather Bodden attended the meeting to addresses the gathering ered. September. lend his support to the exercise. Local News Caymanian Times | Wednesday, June 16, 2021 | Issue No 672 9 CAL adds two extra Miami repatriation flights for travel in June Due to increased demand, Cayman Air- Control (CDC) still requires all passengers ways Limited (CAL)) has added two extra entering the United States from the Cay- - man Islands to complete a special “Pas- tween Grand Cayman and Miami, in part- senger Disclosure and Attestation to the nershiprepatriation with flightsthe Cayman for travel Islands in JuneGovern be- - ment. mit to airline agents at the time of check- Cayman Airways reminds all passengers United States Of America” form, and sub of the following: form completed and ready to hand in to • Passengers are responsible for re- Caymanin for flights. Airways Passengers agents alongshould with have their this searching and securing the necessary other travel documents, in order to avoid documents required for entry into any delays at check-in. 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POLICE NEWS Police Investigate Prison Officer for Drug Related Crimes Just after 6AM on Wednes- day , 9 June, police respond- ed to Her Majesty's Cayman Islands Prison Service (HM- CIPS), Northward, following a report made by the Direc- tor of Prisons concerning a two packages containing amember quantity of staff.of ganja On arrival, were handed over to the police

says Mr. Steven Barrett, Director of Pris- introduceand officers the were drugs informed into the prison. As ons. that a prison officer was attempting to RCIPS and LLB Warn searched his vehicle and recovered fur- a result, the prison officer was arrested.- therFollowing evidence the relating man's to arrest, this investiga officers- Against Liquor License ing"I an can internal confirm investigation that a 39-year-old carried male out tion. The man is currently being held in withinprison HMCIPS.officer has A criminalbeen arrested investigation follow police custody pending further investi- has now been launched by the police," gation by the RCIPS. and Music and Dancing One Man Arrested Violations The Royal Cayman Islands Police Ser- penalties including the non-renewal of li- vice (RCIPS) would like to remind the pub- censes for businesses who have multiple for Firearm Related breaches. A person, who commits an of- checks at bars and clubs across the island fence under the Liquor Licensing Act, is thislic that long officers weekend will between be making Friday frequent 11 June Offence to Monday 14 June. These patrols are to one thousand dollars and imprisonment help prevent violent crimes and public or- forliable one on year summary and, on conviction a second to or a subsefine of- Just after 12PM today 10 June, the hicle and one man, age 39, of West Bay, der issues that arise in these locations. RCIPS Firearm Response Unit, had cause was arrested on suspicion of possession Proprietors of liquor license establish- dollars and imprisonment for two years," to stop a vehicle that was seen travel- - ments are being asked to pay attention to saysquent the conviction, Chairman to of a thefine Liquor of two Licensingthousand ling along Sound Way in George Town. tion, and is currently in custody. No inju- what their licenses allow them to do on Board. The vehicle attempted to evade being riesof an occurred unlicensed as a firearmresult of andthis incident. ammuni As the RCIPS and our partner agencies stopped and as a result, a less-lethal tac- Sound Way, between North Sound closing times as well as when music and are making every effort to "Make the Cay- tic with use of special munitions was de- Road and Shedden Road was temporar- dancingeach day, is allowed. specifically, their opening and man Islands Safer", we encourage every- ployed to disable the vehicle. "We are encouraging all owners to en- one to do the same by following the laws but have since been re-opened to the sure their businesses are compliant with which were set out to keep the peace and ammunition was recovered from the ve- public.ily closed while officers were on scene, the Liquor Licensing Act to avoid any keep you safe. An unlicensed firearm loaded with Mass Casualty Management Training for the Sister Islands Cayman Brac and Little Cayman are better prepared for a major incident following Mass Casualty Management (MCM) Training held from 10-15 May 2021. Thirty-one individuals from a range of response agencies took part, including representatives from the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service (RCIPS), Cayman Islands Fire Service, Cayman Airports Au- thority (CIAA), Customs and Border Con- trol, and the Health Services Authority (HSA). Volunteers from the Cayman Brac Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and the Brac chapter of the Cay- man Islands Red Cross also took part. plained HMCI Director Danielle Coleman. ous situation that initially overwhelms ca- enough to disrupt the normal course of “But because they don’t happen often, pacity at the hospitals, we are ready, and emergency health care services such as HazardThe Pan Management American Health Cayman Organisation Islands it can make it harder to mount an effec- in the best position possible to treat vic- (HMCI).(PAHO) certified training was hosted by tive multi-agency response when they tims and save as many lives as possible.” earthquake or a plane crash. “Fortunately, major incidents involving do occur. We therefore need to train and A ‘Mass Casualty Incident’ is any event a major fire, a multi-car traffic accident, mass casualties occur infrequently,” ex- practice, so that when we are facing a seri- resulting in a number of victims large SEE MCM TRAINING, Page 11 Local News / Environment / Government Caymanian Times | Wednesday, June 16, 2021 | Issue No 672 11 Hurricane Exercise ‘Neo’ Tests Emergency Response Readiness Representatives of the National Emer- - vened on 9 June for the annual National Hurricanegency Operations Exercise, Centrewhich (NEOC)tests the conna- tional emergency response mechanism. The emergency drill brings together - cy Support Teams and the Policy Group, whichrepresentatives are activated of the in the18 NEOCevent ofEmergen a hurricane threat or impact. “The exercise is an opportunity to practice before an impact occurs, identify gaps and areas for improvement and to ensure their roles in the national response mechanism,”members explained of the NEOCDani Coleman, are familiar Director with of Hazard Management Cayman Islands (HMCI). X Chairman of the National Hazard Management Council Hon. Franz X Director of the Cayman Islands National Weather Service John - Manderson delivers opening remarks at the commencement of Tibbetts provided the forecast outlook for the 2021 Hurricane cated in the Government Administration the 2021 Hurricane Exercise Season BuildingThe exercise and this was year held the in scenario the NEOC was lo called ‘Hurricane Neo.’ Mr. Manderson thanked the participants cise then got underway with participants the impact and post impact and gave us The exercise began at 9 am with open- for their ongoing commitment, which he considering various emergency scenarios. an opportunity to examine our response ing remarks from the Chairman of the Na- described as critical to keeping residents Ms. Coleman explained, “A typical ta- mechanism.” tional Hazard Management Council Hon. safe in a crisis. ble-top exercise involves key personnel The exercise concluded in the afternoon Franz Manderson who noted that, “having Director General of the Cayman Islands discussing simulated scenarios in an inwith a review and with the Emergency - National Weather Service John Tibbetts formal setting and it can be a very useful - tion in 2020 for the pandemic, the struc- provided a quick review of 2020 hurri- tool for assessing policies and procedures. agers making a number of recommenda- gone through an extended NEOC activa cane season and the forecast outlook for The scenario provided a reasonably real- tionsSupport for Teamsadjustments and NOEC and updates Cluster to Man the effectively.” 2021. The main part of the hurricane exer- istic depiction of a hurricane on approach, National Hazard Management Plan. ture was already operating efficiently and Mass Casualty Cayman Turtle Centre to host Sea Turtle Festival Management Cayman Turtle Conservation and Ed- ucation Centre (CTCEC) is pleased to Training for the - tival, to be held June 16-20, 2021. The Sister Islands announce its first annual Sea Turtle Fes CONTINUED FROM Page 10 celebrate all things sea turtle with activ- itiesfive-day that longrange schedule from conservation of events and will Some of the subject areas covered in the education initiatives to art and wellness training included emergency medicine, events. the organization of advanced medical posts, psycho-social care, the manage- will celebrate World Sea Turtle Day with ment of dead bodies and division of roles a Onspecial Wednesday turtle release 16th June, on Seven the Centre Mile Beach. The MCM course took place at the Aston Geddes Hislop, Curator of Terrestrial Ruttyand responsibilities Community Centre of first responders.and was con- Exhibits and Education Programs at CT- - Day release is always popular with resi- Andrewducted byMcLaughlin, locally-trained Nurse PAHO Charmaine Instruc dentsCEC said: and “Ourvisitors annual alike. World We are Sea pleased Turtle Cooretors including and David CIAA (Jayce) Chief Wilson Safety of Officer HSA, to be able to open this event up to the public again this year, with a limited Simon Boxall of HMCI. number of spaces available for on-island InspectorMs. Coleman Ian Yearwood said, “The of MCM the RCIPStraining and is guests that would like to join us for this “We invite all local businesses, schools “This initiative reinforces our message vital for maintaining a state of maximum special occasion.” and individuals to take part in this fun of ‘3 plastics a day’ that we share with the readiness for a major incident, and it al- Tickets for the World Sea Turtle Day initiative to help raise funds to support community in our education presenta- release are complimentary but advance the Centre’s Green sea turtle conserva- tions. Something as simple as picking up together so that if an event occurs, they online registration is required due to the tion programmes. Taking part is simple - three pieces of plastic a day can make a canlows approach first responders the delivery to practice of the emergen working- current public gathering limit. just dress in green on the day, share your big difference. Although this may seem cy response as a high-functioning, cohe- photos on social media to show your sup- sive and effective team.” and Saturday 19th June, CTCEC’s Con- port, and make your donation online or those three pieces of garbage a day, the She added, “We really appreciate the servationOn the and evenings Education of Wednesday Team will 16thhost in person.” Mrs. Natalie Porter, Marketing biggerinsignificant, the impact.” the more Mr. Hisloppeople said.picking up commitment shown by all who participat- two special evening hatchling release Manager at CTCEC, said. ed in the training in the Brac, and also the events. Due to popular demand, both - support provided by District Commission- Sea Turtle Festival hatchling release joy an action-packed day out at the Cen- CaymanOn Sunday Turtle 20th Centre, June, on Bliss the beach Yoga willbe- er Mark Tibbetts and his team. It really is events are already sold out, but the Cen- tre’sOn SeaSaturday Turtle 19th Festival June, Family families Fun can Day. en sidehost the a Sea Turtle Turtle Lagoon. Festival The Yogaclass starts Class at an intensive programme that pushes the tre is now planning to hold more hatch- The event will feature a sea turtle themed - participants to their limit. Everyone in- ling releases during the summer nesting - tor Manuella Rodrigues Izaacs. All class volved put in maximum effort and dedica- season. tion Centre, a Turtle Tracks scavenger hunt registration8am and will donations be led by Bliss will Yogadirectly Instruc sup- tion, and we are now better prepared as a andart exhibit, plenty shortof fun films games shown and inactivities the Educa for port CTCEC’s ongoing sea turtle research result.” host a ‘Green Friday’ sale and happy hour all ages to enjoy. Children aged 12 and un- and conservation initiatives. For more information, contact Simon at Ontheir Friday Splash 18th gift store, June, as the well Centre as an will is- der will receive free admission to this event For more information on the Sea Tur- land-wide Green Dress Down Day to raise when they bring along 3 items of plastic tle Festival, please visit www.turtle.ky or ky funds for sea turtle conservation. waste to be recycled by Junk Cayman. Boxall at 244-3145 or simon.boxall@gov. email [email protected]. 12 Issue No 672 | Wednesday, June 16, 2021 | Caymanian Times International / Local News RULING UK CONSERVATIVE PARTY AT ODDS OVER AID By Michael Jarvis, London UK John Major and ex Labour prime ministers Tony Blair and Gordon Brown. The ruling British Conservative Party of The UK’s commitment to the Group of Prime Minister Boris Johnson is ensnared Seven (G7) pledge to set aside 0.7 per cent in a huge internal row over the govern- of their national income to be spent on in- ment’s move to cut international aid. ternational development was put into law The government wants to cut its aid by another former Conservative leader, commitments from the internationally David Cameron. agreed 0.7 per cent of GDP to 0.5 per cent. The UK is the only G7 member to be cut- The government says the reduction is ting its aid budgets during the coronavirus needed as it has been forced to reprior- pandemic. itise its spending because of the severe Critics say that if the government pro- - ceeds with the plan to cut overseas aid, it ID-19 pandemic. economicBut opposition contraction is increasing caused by notthe COVonly UK but could jeopardise efforts to sup- from the parliamentary opposition and would not only reflect negatively on the- organisations objecting to the cut, but demic in poor countries which rely on aid. from within Mr Johnson’s own party. pressMr Johnson the spread is also of under the COVID-19 pressure from pan His predecessor, former prime minis- other members of the Conservative party ter Theresa May has spoken out against including former cabinet ministers over the move along with other former Brit- the plan which they see as undermining ish leaders; Conservative prime minister the UK’s global role and respectability. X British Prime Minister Boris Johnson

The UK’s overseas aid budget also sup- However, MPs within the Conservative ports its disaster response and other pro- Party who are leading the opposition to the plan say they are considering other However, the government maintains moves to force the government to reverse thatgrammes even inwith the theOverseas cutback territories. from 0.7 per its stance. cent to 0.5 per cent of GDP, it will still be The 0.7 per cent GDP aid target was set spending £10 billion (US$ 14 billion) on by the United Nations in 1970. overseas aid. - The current aid budget is £13 billion (US$18 billion). showsData fromthat whilethe Organisation other G7 memberfor Econom na- The government has also said the in- tionsic Cooperation provide more and aid Development(OECD) in total, the UK is tended cutback is short term. the only one to have met the target of 0.7 A move to force a vote in the House of per cent of GDP. Commons (UK parliament) this week on The issue is expected to be discussed the issue was thwarted over parliamenta- when Mr Johnson hosts other G7 leaders ry procedures. at a meeting in London this weekend. INCREASE OF DISTRIBUTED GENERATION RESOURCES The Utility Regulation and Competition Office ('OfReg') is launching a consultation on the Proposed Distributed Generation Resources (‘DGR’) 3 Megawatts (MW) Capacity Increase.

- As with previous DER programme al- committed to promoting the goals of the ests of the electricity sector to implement locations, individual system size would National Energy Policy, and recognises the anOfReg additional considers capacity that of it 3MW is in of the DGR inter to be limited to 250kW AC output rating to important role rooftop solar plays, and will Caymans' transmission and distribution improve locational diversity (ie, reduce continue to play in Cayman’s energy future. system. This will enable continuity of the cloud impacts), and avoid needing a Sys- Cognisant of our obligation to protect the - tem Impact Study. The previously estab- short- and long-term interests of consumers, the release will allow consumers choice theexisting battery Customer-Owned energy storage systemRenewable (‘BESS’) En will remain. to interconnect their systems to the grid, projectergy (‘CORE’) is activated. and DER Renewable programmes, energy until lished"The system proposed sizes 3MW for thecapacity CORE increasesystems while ensuring rates are reasonable. systems providers will therefore be able to will continue to incentivise the growth Increasing the installed renewable en- continue the sale and installation of these and use of renewable and alternative energy capacity contribute towards achiev- systems to consumers. ergy, and assist in reducing the Cayman ing the NEP target, and towards socio-eco- The main objective of this proposed Islands’ dependence on fossil fuels used nomic and environmentally sustainable determination is to increase the installed for the generation of electricity and, more growth, and also aims to stimulate the re- renewable energy capacity beyond the importantly, reducing the nation’s carbon newable industry in the Cayman Islands." 17MW limit, which was agreed between footprint.” - Gregg Anderson, Executive - Malike Cummings, CEO at OfReg. the former Electricity Regulatory Au- Director of Energy & Utilities at OfReg. - thority and Caribbean Utillities Compa- "Energy security and sustainability are nation regarding the Proposed Distributed period of thirty (30) days. All submissions ny, by adding 3MW of distributed gen- essential for the Cayman Islands. Therefore, EnergyOfReg Resources expects to 3MW issue Capacity a Final DetermiIncrease should be made in writing and must be re- eration resources to the electricity grid. it is important to ensure that the future de- before the end of the third (3rd) quarter, ceived by 5pm on 8 July 2021, at the latest. The capacity increase will only relate to velopment of the solar industry is consist- 2021. To access the consultation document, the DGR programmes that are approved ent with the need to provide reliable, clean, This public consultation will be conduct- ed as a single-phase consultation over a ky/consultations. please visit OfReg’s website at www.ofreg. by OfReg. and affordable electricity. OfReg remains Regional Caymanian Times | Wednesday, June 16, 2021 | Issue No 672 13 CUBA HALTS DEALINGS IN US DOLLARS By Michael Jarvis, ment from the new Biden gov- London UK ernment. President Biden has been From next Monday June 21st overturning many of the poli- banks in Cuba will stop accepting cies he inherited from the Trump US dollars. presidency. The decision is attributed to BCC vice-president Berra Cires - is quoted as saying, “It is even ident of the Cuban Central Bank - (BCC)Yamilé during Berra Cires,a television the vice round pres- table discussion in Havana. institutionsmore difficult willing for Cuba to to receive,find in The Cuban government is convertternational or process banking U.S or currency financial blaming the continued US em- in cash.” bargo on the communist-run island which was tightened during advised travellers arriving in the Trump administration after CubaAnother to have central currencies bank officialother being relaxed by former presi- than the US dollar. It's not known how long the re- Reports out of Havana sug- strictions will last. gestdent Barackthat economic Obama. pressures According to international in Cuba have gotten worse due news reports, around 24 foreign mainly to the renewed Trump banks have ceased dealing with sanctions, to which there has - - nancial institutions reported Cuba while 95 other foreign fi not been any firm policy state what they said were “transgres- deposits in US banknotes in economy, especially the tourism sions” of Cuban national banks Cuba’s banking and financial - doing business with their com- system.” - petitors. The exchange for the US dollar cialsector, dealings. following the Obama re A statement said to have is reported to have spared on the laxation of some travel and finan- come from the Cuban govern- Cuban black market to around es has further compounded the ment said: “In view of the ob- - challengesA recent risefor inits COVID-19vital tourism cas stacles that the US embargo change rate was pegged at 24 Cu- industry. creates for the national bank ban70 Cuban pesos to pesos. the dollar. The official ex Cuba had previously been able system to deposit abroad the Suspending transactions in US to suppress the outbreak of the US dollars that are collected dollars is another blow for Cuba virus and is developing two vac- in the country, a decision was which in the pre-Trump years cines which it’s already rolling made to temporarily suspend had seen signs of growth in its out to its citizens.

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He also picked three wickets in the first played one first-class game. That says a Pacman, 42, still Adesanya strolls in chasing titles rematch this time Manny Pacquiao returns to the ring UFC middleweight champion Israel soon in another world title attempt, de- Adesanya is arguably the most dominant spite being 42 and having not fought for - two years. nant performance. The Filipino legend has had an illustri- fighterAdesanya in the cruised sport afterto victory another over domi Mar- ous career, winning 12 world titles and is vin Vettori, retaining his undisputed the only eight-division world champion in 185-pound title in the main event of UFC the sport. He boasts an impressive record 263 in Glendale, Arizona. - The pair had previously met, when feats. Adesanya claimed a split-decision vic- of 62 wins in 71 fights with only seven de tory over Vettori three years ago in the Thurman at the MGM Grand, Las Vegas X Manny Pacquiao is defying the aging Nigerian-born Kiwi's second UFC bout. X Israel Adesanya is the most dominant almostPacquaio's two years last fightago. wasHe won against via Keithsplit process But in Saturday night's rematch Ade- UFC champ at the moment decision, thus becoming the oldest welter- sanya, 31, showed his class with a vir- weight champion aged 40 years and 216 very same venue on Aug. 21. Spence, 31, tuoso performance as he picked apart Adesanya's control of the bout caused days. the Italian over the full five-round plenty of consternation in Vettori's cor- Pacquiao faces IBF and WBC welter- a slight favourite but Pacman causing a championship duration at the Gila Riv- ner between rounds, as coach Rafael weight champion Errol Spence Jr at the shockis undefeated is not out in of 27 the fights question. and will start er Arena. Cordeiro implored his man to be more Vettori started the bout in aggressive aggressive in his pursuit of the takedown. fashion and landed an early takedown, But Vettori simply had no answer for but Adesanya soon settled into his work the champion, who looked in complete Shields impresses in and dominated the striking exchanges, control as he cruised to a shutout deci- using repeated kicks to Vettori's lead leg sion victory with all three judges scoring MMA debut to punish the challenger from range. the bout 50-45 in Adesanya's favour. - ressa Shields recovered from two early Sterling’s weekend take-downsFormer Olympic to win her boxing debut champion professional Cla mixed martial arts contest. The American beat compatriot Brittney just got better Elkin by a third-round technical knockout in the Professional Fighters League match England's Euro 2020 campaign got in Atlantic City. off to a winning start as Raheem Ster- Shields, 26, showed composure and ling's goal secured victory over Croatia patience to defeat the more experienced at Wembley. The Manchester City forward capped crazy!" she said after the win. X Boxer Claressa Shields wants to con- off a perfect weekend with that goal as fighter. "I feel like I am dreaming, this is quer the MMA scene now he received an MBE in the Queen's Birth- and Rio 2016, and is the only boxer in his- day Honours for his services to racial tory,Shields female won or Olympic male, to gold hold at all London four major 2012 "After seven months of training, I kept equality in sport. world titles in boxing - WBA, WBC, IBF and telling myself, it's going to be hard. Do not Jamaica-born Sterling, 26, has cam- expect the easy win," Shields said. "She paigned against racial injustice on and X Raheem Sterling proved his doubters She had to endure some heavy punch- had me on the ground but she could nev- off the pitch continually since 2017. He wrong esWBO but - simultaneouslymanaged to recover in two while weight Elkin, classes. 35, er hurt me. Her punches didn't hurt me. I has not been in great form recently and repaid England manager Gareth South- Goalkeeper Jordan Pickford was bare- However, Shields' endurance shone through, gate's faith in him, sliding in the winner ly tested by a disappointing Croatia side, endingwas determined the contest to takewith the a seriesfight to of the strong mat. told"Coach myself, said, I may 'I want have to seelost Clarenzo'the first two(re- for a 1-0 victory after 57 minutes. who never looked like repeating their vic- right hands to complete a stunning reversal rounds, but I am not losing this fight. Southgate resisted the temptation to tory over England in the 2018 World Cup he said that, Clarenzo just came out!" El- play Aston Villa's Jack Grealish and was kin,ferring a brown to a fighting belt in Brazilian alter-ego), jiu andjitsu, when now rewarded with a lively performance with three points to take into Friday's pointone minute accuracy 44 seconds by landing into the 93 final percent round. of has a record of three wins and seven loss- from Sterling as England secured the secondsemi-final Group in MoscowD game against - leaving Scotland England at herThe strikes. undefeated fighter showed pin- win their superiority deserved. Wembley.

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