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Page 12 Friday, March 5, 2021 Issue No 634 www.caymaniantimes.ky 50¢ INSIDE THIS ISSUE CAYMANIANS URGED TO  EDITORIAL — page 2 GET VACCINATIONS Health authorities in Cayman are en- couraging residents, especially Caymani- ans, to maintain the high rate of COVID-19 vaccinations after evidence has emerged that the uptake might be at risk of slowing down. The further opening of the borders and by the economy is hugely dependent on the success of the vaccination programme, a policy which has been pursued by the incumbent government. A MATTER OF TIME, PLACE, TACT Another concern is that fewer Cayma- AND TASTE nians than non-nationals are coming forward for the jab.

 ELECTION CENTRE — page 6 reported this week that to date, 90% of thoseThe Chief Medical Officer, Dr John Lee, aged over 70 and 85% of those aged over 60 have had at least one dose of the

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David Wight seeks re-election for GTW Nothing but the Best at Clifton Hunter By Christopher Tobutt After the prayer led by Mr. Kedroy  GOVERNMENT — page 10 Laing, the National Song was sung It was a great day for Clifton Hunt- by Tahera Thomas, and then the er High School, and their motto “Nil athletes paraded all around the satis nisi optimum – nothing but the track, with their acadamy ban- best,” as their three academies, each ners held up proudly. Hon. Julian- named after famous Caymanian na O’Connor Connolly, Minister of – built schooners of the past, Cim- Sports, declared the games open. School Principal, Pauline Beck- green) and Ladyslater (Burgundy) ford said: “Welcome honored battledboco (in light blue) Goldfield (deep it out for the top team tro- Guests, Parents, Staff and students phy at the Truman Bodden Sports of the Clifton Hunter High School. I Complex. In the end it was Cimbo- am delighted to see all our community members coming out to sup- second, and Ladyslater third, but it port our annual Sports Day at the Ministry Tours Construction Site of wasco who won, with Goldfield coming a tough battle and there was the New JGHS X Beginning of the girls 100m lots of excitement and cheering too. SEE BEST AT CLIFTON HUNTER, Page 16

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EDITORIAL A MATTER OF TIME, PLACE, TACT AND TASTE The commonly used phrase “there’s a Getting carried away in ‘the moment’ election campaign hits a peak time and place for everything” has its or- does have its consequences; be it legal leaves much to be desired. igins in scripture and has been adapted or otherwise disrupting the standards The discourse seems des- by which our society governs and regu- tined for a drop in standards of imaginable. lates itself through our laws, and cultural political interaction, especially over But the the years original to scriptural fit every reference circumstance has norms. via social media and in other been grossly taken out of context down to Of course, creativity shouldn't be cur- parts of the campaign sphere. the ages and even to our modern times. tailed. In fact, it should be encouraged. But The world is watching Cay- The point is: some things have neither even then, creativity has its time, place, man...and Cayman is perhaps time nor place - and are just not accept- tact and taste. That's what's makes it cre- scrutinised more than any oth- able. ative. er small nation. In the heat of political battle, it has be- Disparaging just for the sake of doing so We have a lot to be proud come the norm that ‘the heat is turned up is distasteful. of to get that attention but at a few notches’...and then some more for At a time when Cayman is at its most this critical juncture, we can’t added effect and impact. vulnerable, that’s when the best of us and afford to let our guard drop. But there comes a point where, by vir- the best in us is called for. Raising our standard of tue of acceptable community standards, Frankly, much of what we are being debate and how we engage certain lines are not crossed. assailed by (vocally and visually) as the should be the name of our game. It’s a matter of tact and taste.

PUBLIC NOTICE

REQUEST FOR ALTERATION TO THE DEVELOPMENT PLAN 1997

The Central Planning Authority (CPA) is considering a request for alteration to the Development Plan 1997 (RZ20-0007) for the following: Block 20D Parcel 171 and Block 20E Parcel 213REM3 from Low Density Residential to High Density Residential. These parcels are located to the south of the Linford Pierson Highway.

The electronic file can be inspected at the Department of Planning, Government Administration Building, 133 Elgin Avenue, George Town between 8:30 am and 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday. Anyone wishing to comment on this proposal must do so in writing within 60 days of the final advertisement (March 10th 2021) or by May 9th 2021. Please remit all correspondence to the attention of the Director of Planning, P.O. Box 113, KY1-9000 Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands; or by email to [email protected]. CPA meeting minutes pertaining to this application can be found on the Department’s website at www.planning.ky (Meeting CPA/03/21; Item 3.3)

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CONTINUED FROM Page 1 Commenting on the measures taken locally, the HSA Head of Nursing is wor- Connor this past week, both the CMO and ried that Cayman could be risking being the Head of Nursing at the Health Service a “victim of its own success” if the public becomes too relaxed. dressed those concerns from a Cayman “I think we need to be alert to what is perspective.Authority(HSA), Dr Hazel Brown, ad- happening in the world,” she said. Dr Brown said it’s been observed that Taking the global view, Dr Brown posed more non-nationals than Caymanians the question: have been coming forward for the vaccine, “How many persons have died today in a situation which she attributes to the im- other countries that didn't have the lock- pact of the pandemic in their own home down...that didn't have it as effectively as countries. we have handled it, and recognise that “I think what we have remaining right that can happen again?” now are probably more the generational She is concerned that if Cayman's vac- Caymanians than anyone else. I believe cination programme falters especially that most other persons, having seen the amongst the ‘generational Caymani- effects of COVID on their homeland, re- an population’ the risk of a resurgence and the health service under severe pres- “At some point in time, we have to open sponding much, much more effectively." in cases could put the economy at risk sure. our borders our economy is going to get back to its full potential, and then persons who are not vaccinated, are going to be the

the critical care beds," she stated. persons So I really who want are then us to going think to about be filling that. Not just because we don't have COVID here and we have not had a severe problem per se and no local death, it doesn't mean that it can't happen,” Dr Brown cautioned.

“we're very close to reaching that 90% of theChief Medical Officer Dr Lee, noted that over 60s and at that point we suggest- ed that we reduce the quarantine period.” In further urging residents to take up the vaccination offer, the CMO said: “I would encourage people to come forward because I think it is inevitable that we're going to open the borders only when we reach good vaccination of the whole population... by that I mean 80% of the entire population with children included.” Dr Lee said getting to that level of vaccination was now even more necessary due to the emergence of new variants of the original COVID-19 virus which are said to be even more transmissible. 50 CANDIDATES REGISTER FOR APRIL 14th ELECTION Brac for their assistance in making The Preliminary list which will be that it received nomination submis- this possible.” sionsThe Elections Office has confirmed from 50 individuals on Monday of: March 1st for the General Election on sider their eligibility as candidates confirmed this Thursday is made up Bodden Town East: Wednesday, 14th April. The Elections Office will now con- • Seymour, Dwayne (incumbent) NOTICE “Nomination Day activities ran nounced on Thursday 4th March. • Bodden, Osbourne like clockwork today. It was a testa- with The final 50 candidates confirmation vying to for be the an- Bodden Town West: THE ELECTIONS OFFICE WISHES ment to the efforts of our staff over 19 seats in the Parliament includes • Saunders, Chris (incumbent) TO ADVISE THAT THERE HAS BEEN the last few weeks as they worked several new faces as well prospec- • Vincent, Frederick tirelessly getting ready for today’s tive candidates who did not con- East End: CLAIMS AND OBJECTIONS FILED logistics, preparing materials, en- test the 2017 election but ran pre- • McLean, Arden (incumbent) WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED PERI- suring transportation ran smoothly, viously. • Frederick, McCleary OD IN RELATION TO THE REVISED and training for accepting nomina- There are also several former • Rankine, Isaac ministers from previous adminis- George Town Central: LISTS PUBLISHED ON 3rd FEBRU- statement. trations seeking to re-enter govern- • Bryan, Kenneth (incumbent) ARY, 2021 tions,” the Elections Office said in a Supervisor of Elections, Wesley ment. • Cornwall, Frank THE REVISING OFFICER WILL BE Howell said: “I’m so proud of the Two MPs from the last parliament, George Town East: SITTING FOR THIS QUARTER professionalism of the entire team Tara Rivers and Anthony Eden, will • McTaggart, Roy (incumbent) and would like to thank the Elections not run. • Bernard, Richard 61 candidates contested the 2017 • DeCou,Emily SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS team from the Portfolio of the Civ- polls, 11 more than those who put ilOffice team, the RCIPS, the Accounts Service, and Treasury on Cayman forward their names on Monday. SEE 50 CANDIDATES REGISTER, Page 5 Election Centre Caymanian Times | Friday, March 5, 2021 | Issue No 634 5

CELEBRATING

IN THE UTILITY INDUSTRY

X Mario Ebanks with Nominators - Mr.Troy Leacock, and wife Mrs. Lovenia Ebanks 50 CANDIDATES REGISTER CONTINUED FROM Page 4

• McField, Frank • Rowlandson, Christina George Town North: • Hew, Joey (incumbent) • Moxam, Johann George Town South: • Connolly, Barbara (incumbent) • Lindsay, Alrick George Town West: • Wight, David (incumbent) • Mcgaw-Lumsden, Pearlina • Solomon, Ellio • Webster, Kenrick Newlands: • Suckoo, Alva (incumbent) • Carter, Roydell Women at CUC • Panton, Wayne North• Gonzales Side: Jr., Raul

• Broderick nee Miller, Debra •• Ebanks, Miller, Ezzard Johany (incumbent) (Jay) • Ebanks, Justin Prospect: • Harris, Austin (incumbent) • Myles, Michael • Turner, Sabrina Red Bay: Employees are Women • McLaughlin, Alden (incumbent) • Jackson, Sammy Savannah: • Bodden, Heather • Eden, Malcolm • Williams, Jeanna West Bay Central: are • Ebanks, Capt. Eugene (incumbent) are • Ebanks Wilks, Katherine of workforce Supervisors West Bay North: Caymanian • Bush, Bernie (incumbent) • Anglin, Rolston West Bay South: are in Senior leadership roles • Ebanks, Andre • Nicholson-Coe, Raul West Bay West: • Bush, McKeeva (incumbent) • Ebanks, Mario Cayman Brac East: • O'Connor-Connolly, Juliana (incumbent) • Elvis, McKeever Cayman Brac West: • Kirkconnell, Moses (incumbent) • McCoy-Moore, Maxine 6 Issue No 634 | Friday, March 5, 2021 | Caymanian Times Election Centre

David Wight seeking re-election for GTW David Wight says a natural instinct to help out his local community was developed in him and his twin brother Christo- pher at an early age, thanks to his family’s involvement in the George Town West community in which they lived. “My father owned a supermarket in the area where we grew up and it was common for him to get involved and help out the local community. We developed that same community spirit from him,” he advised. Serving as the MP for George Town West and Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministers of Tourism, Transport and Sports, David has also held multiple posts within Government over the past - ing Member of the Standing Register of fourInterests, years Member he has beenof the in Standing office, includ House Committee and Member of the Standing Select Committee to Oversee the Perfor- Working closely with his colleague, “We’ve had one of our greatest achieve- dle Road where it joins Maple Road where - George Town South’s Member of Parlia- ments with the resurfacing and re-drain- sleep bumps will control vehicle speeds in tionmance Commissioner. of the Office of the Complaints ment, Barbara Connolly, David pointed ing of Oak Mill Street in Windsor Park,” he that area, he advised. CommissionerDescribing himself and Office as a ofhands-on, the Informa peo- out that infrastructural issues affecting advised. “I would like to thank the National Another area of achievement that has ple-centred politician, David devotes a his constituents have been of top concern, Roads Authority for their excellent work been a highlight for David was his ability large part of his daily activities in Govern- especially when it came to improving the both in Oak Mill Street and Miss Kippie to assist those from his constituency in ment to working in his GTW constituency quality of roads in the Windsor Park area Lane, which have seen major improvements need of employment. Serving as the con- and the wider community. of GTW. nection between those seeking employ- Work has also begun on Walkers Road ment and companies needing staff has to anresurface area previously the roads prone at tothe flooding.” busy four- way stop by the hospital, as well as at Mid- SEE DAVID WIGHT SEEKING RE-ELECTION, Page 7 Election Centre Caymanian Times | Friday, March 5, 2021 | Issue No 634 7

David Wight seeking re-election CONTINUED FROM Page 6 been a key area of work for him during his lands Further Education Centre (CIFEC) - The safety and security of his constitu- ship programme,” he stated. “I have been entstime hasin office. been a high priority for David and pleasedand also to with be able the toBoyz assist 2 Menthe professor mentor so he helped small communities within in charge of the construction classes at CI- the GTW area establish neighbourhood FEC whenever he needs equipment, and watch schemes. I have been very happy to support the “I’ve seen many established over the last four years and am part of the What’s App has made a huge difference in the lives of group chats that are set up with each group. youngexcellent men Boyz in our 2 Mencommunity.” programme, which It is great to see the chats and see people Looking ahead, David said he would like looking out for each other,” he stated. to continue his focus on the youth, again Young people have also been an area working alongside his colleague Ms Conol- of special concern, he observed, having ly, continuing his work with the Youth Par- co-sponsored after school programmes in liament. the George Town area along with his Pro- “This will be the fourth year that Bar- gressives colleague, Barbara Conolly. bara and I have been part of the Youth “Two of my most notable achievements Parliament programme. I think it is a great have been my work with the Cayman Is- initiative and I just wish we had had something similar when we were young as it would have made my transition into politics a great deal easier,” Da- vid said. Working in the Ministry of Sports is something he very much hopes will continue, should he gain ree- lection, having played cricket at a semi-professional level in the UK. “Sport is in my blood, whether that is cricket, football or tennis, all of which we have played as a family all our lives. I like where sport is going in the Cayman Islands and hope it can continue to be promoted and supported once Covid has ended,” he said. Working alongside the Minister of Tourism is also something he is keen to continue. “All my life I have been proud to promote the Cayman Islands at any opportunity overseas and it is something I very much hope to con-

tinue to do,” he confirmed. 8 Issue No 634 | Friday, March 5, 2021 | Caymanian Times Local News

Celebrating Women at CUC

Conyers Kicks off Honouring Women’s Month with 12th Inter- school Debate

as Honouring Women’s Month, a month to celebrate the achievementsThe Cayman of Islands women recognizesand call for greaterthe month gender of Marchequal- ity. Conyers kicked off these celebrations on 1, March with its 12th Inter-school debate, a tournament that saw students contemplate the future of gender equality and evaluate the monetary value of stay-at-home wives and mothers. The tournament, held in collaboration with the Fam- Judith Bennett ily Resource Centre, took place at Cayman Prep and High Manager Regulatory & Sustainability School. Mehr Lamba, Programme Facilitator with the Fam- ily Resource Centre commented, “It is always exhilarating to engage in new partnerships and our collaboration with the Conyers Inter-School Debate Tournament is very much in this vein. Young persons are our future and to hear in- telligent and nuanced debate by students on issues central to gender equality, especially during Honouring Women’s Month, gives us hope for the future.” The tournament saw 74 students from John Gray High Congratulations Judith School, Cayman Prep and High School, St. Ignatius Catho- lic School, Clifton Hunter High School, Wesleyan Christian Academy and Cayman International School competing in two divisions, Novice and Open, over three rounds. The Effective March 1, 2021 Judith Bennett is heading up the Regulatory & Sustainability tournament was a team effort with more than 60 business Department at Caribbean Utilities Company, Ltd. (CUC). She will assist the Chief Financial people, ranging from lawyers, accountants, consultants, Officer with all regulatory reporting matters of the Company. This newly created role will and other leaders from the Cayman business community involve developing sustainability targets for the Company that cover Environmental, Social & volunteered their afternoon and evening to act as judges. Governance (“ESG”) Standards. ESG standards are an increasingly popular way to evaluate The tournament itself was run by more than 40 students potential investments in companies. and teachers at Cayman Prep and High School.

debated the resolution “This house believes that global In 2015, Judith re-joined CUC as Supervisor Financial Reporting. She was promoted to Manager genderIn the equality first two will rounds, not be students achieved in in the our Open lifetime” division and Financial Services in 2016. Judith was involved with all aspects of internal and external students in the Novice division debated the resolution, reporting for CUC. She managed the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial “This house believes that stay at home wives and mothers statements. ought to be paid for domestic work.” “Honouring Women’s Month is an excellent time to take Judith began her career in accounting as a high school summer intern with CUC. She stock of how far we’ve come and how much further we continued to work as an intern in the Finance Department for a number of summers. After have to go to achieve gender equality.” said Kevin Butler, completing her GCSE A level exams, she worked full time in the Finance Department for one pleased to partner with the Family Resource Centre for year before heading off to university. Judith received a Bachelor’s degree in Business ourPartner spring and 2021 Head debate of the andCayman are committed Islands Office. to sponsoring “We were Administration with a concentration in Accounting and Finance from Georgia State University. initiatives like the debate that help develop the next gen- She successfully completed her Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam in 2004 and became a eration of professionals in the Cayman Islands.” licenced CPA in Georgia. SEE INTER-SCHOOL DEBATE, Page 17 As a licenced CPA, Judith has 11 years of experience employed in the financial services industry and five years in the utilities industry. As a dedicated and detailed oriented accounting professional, Judith has worked with a number of local and international companies over the years. Caymanian Times | Friday, March 5, 2021 | Issue No 634 9

Back: Pat Bynoe-Clarke, Manager Corporate Communications Letitia Lawrence, Vice President Finance, Corporate Services & Chief Financial Officer

Front: Judith Bennett, Manager Regulatory & Sustainability Nichelle Scott, Manager Customer Services Claire Stafford, Company Secretary & Data Protection Officer

Inset: Joni Kirkconnell, Manager Environment, Health & Safety Felicia Deslandes, Manager Human Resources & Employee Development

Celebrating Strong Leadership

On this International Women’s Day, we salute our Women in Leadership at CUC.

We applaud their hard work and dedication and the various skills they have brought to the organisation. Together they have given 75 years to our Company and we thank them.

We are a better company because of their leadership.

The campaign theme for International Women’s Day 2021 is ‘Choose To Challenge’. A challenged world is an alert world and from challenge comes change. So let’s all #ChooseToChallenge. 10 Issue No 634 | Friday, March 5, 2021 | Caymanian Times Government Ministry of Education Tours Construction Site of the New John Gray High School Phased opening of new John Gray High School to begin in August 2021 McAlpine Ltd., the local com- John Gray High School facility, Juliana O’Connor-Connolly, the pany contracted to build the new hosted a site inspection tour with delegation received a tour of the a delegation of new facility and a quick progress summary. Ministry of Educa- “When embarking on this pro- tion,officials Youth, from Sports, the ject, our Ministry thought it pru- Agriculture and dent to engage in a holistic ap- Lands (MEYSAL) proach by gaining insights which this past week. centered around and included Led by the Minis- our students, faculty and oth- ter for Education, er support staff. We have had a Youth, Sports, wonderful opportunity to do an- X Overall plan schematic showing the various Agriculture and other tour of the new John Gray X (L to R) Front row – MEYSAL Facilities Manager - Clive Baker, Minister sectors of the new John Gray High School site Lands, Honourable High School and I am extremely O’Connor-Connolly, MEYSAL Acting Chief Officer Lyneth Monteith, McAlpine Project Manager-Steve Gaffing. Back row – MEYSAL Acting Deputy Chief Officer -Mark Ray, Education Council Member – Daryll Rankine, MEYSAL Deputy Chief Officer – Wilbur Welcome, MEYSAL Project Manager-Wayne Riley and Principal Jon Clark

delighted to witness the evolution from these multi-stakeholder discussions, the strategic plan, the architectural renderings and to now being able to A whole new world of possibilities. touch the mortar and see those plans It begins with a simple application. become a fast reali- ty. It is really impor- X Steve Gaffing leads MEYSAL officials on a tant that we capture tour through the heart of the construction site spaces that are necessary for teachers to effectively main/entrance, administration deliver their subject areas and where our students have the re- dining area, and a counselling/ sources to successfully progress nurturingoffices, a health area which centre, will kitchen, have through our school system and a secure open area for students and staff as they arrive. Sector 5 explained the Honourable Juli- contains technology workshop anagraduate as productive citizens,” O’Connor-Connolly. areas, with technical class areas The quick summary presentation and tour was presented by economics classes on the sec- the Project Manager, Steve Gaff- on the ground floor and home ing of McAlpine Ltd. and cov- robotics, clothing, textiles, food, ered progress on seven different design,ond floor. Notably, and building/construc- there will be sectors within three different tion technology labs as well as an construction phases of the site automotive shop containing ve- project. This included details on hicle hoists, equipment and ma- the Sectors that will house teach- chinery for training and devel- The Dart High School Scholarship ing, learning and different types opment in vehicle maintenance. Submit your application by 15 April 2021 of support facilities as well as an Sector 6 contains a new perform- update of the building of a new ing arts centre complete with a The William A. Dart University Scholarship mechanical room in Sector 8. dance and drama studio, a mu- Submit your application by 14 May 2021 The renovation and refurbish- sic room, a steelpan room, and ment of the existing buildings a double-purpose performance in Sectors 1, 5 and 6 is nearing theatre/assembly hall with re- completion in anticipation of tractable seating. their phased opening in Au- gust 2021. Sector 1 contains the SEE JGHS CONSTRUCTION SITE, Page 11 Beyond prestige and financial support for both high school and university students, the Dart Scholarship provides young Caymanians with life-changing experience in the real world of industry. If you’re a high achieving Caymanian student with aspirations to be a future leader and innovator, we invite you to apply for the 2021 programme.

X Minister O’Connor-Connolly poses proudly with a former John Gray dartscholar.ky High student and Government Scholarship recipient currently working on the project as a Quality Surveyor with McAlpine (L to R) Clive Baker, Principal Clark, Tracy Rankine and Steve Gaffing Government Caymanian Times | Friday, March 5, 2021 | Issue No 634 11

X Before the tour Steve Gaffing presented a quick summary of the construction process JGHS Construction Site CONTINUED FROM Page 10 the absolute necessity for our children to be empowered in “Ifoundational am a firm believer and core in subjects, nation building I was particularly and with that, excited to see the very necessary inclusion of the facilities for the Arts and the technical labs. We currently have students excelling in these areas and need the resources to be able to reach their full potential.” added Minister O’Connor-Connolly. The construction of a new interlink building in Sectors 2, 3 and 4 is progressing well. Sector 2, 3 and 4 are the centre sectors which link together the three pre-existing buildings. The new building houses the main dining hall, library and classrooms for core subjects, (such as English, Mathematics, Sciences, Information and Communications Technology) Spanish, Humanities, Religious Studies, Busi- ness Studies, and visual arts. Also housed in this sector is the faculty staff room to facilitate teachers being among the students at all times. Two other major design features are the library which will be the “heart” and centerpiece of the new school and the informal collaboration staircas- Scholarships to pursue es which will see three multi-purpose staircases built between levels 1 and 2, offering students opportunities for seating, meetings and collaboration. Minister O’Connor-Connolly was also keen to learn and A level Studies see design improvements that will better resource staff for the delivery of instruction and supervision. “I am excited to see a truly purpose-built school with improvements such as the inclusion of several open and green Students invited to apply for a CUC Scholarship the school to aid with passive supervision. There are also clearerspaces. linesStaff ofwill visibility have offices which at will strategic only help locations staff to across iden- CUC is proud to offer a scholarship for Caymanian students seeking to pursue Advanced Level tify and address issues such as bullying.” she added. (A level) studies at a local high school. Part of the delegation was the current Principal of John Gray High School, Jonathan Clark who has been working Applicants must: closely with project managers towards completion of the have already obtained, or expect to obtain, during the current school year, adequate building. academic qualifications to be accepted into Advanced Level (A level) studies or equivalent; “Through stakeholder engagement, we have looked at be Caymanian or hold Caymanian Status; the best of the past and global best-practices. Our stu- be involved in school and/or volunteer activities; dents and staff have been involved at all stages. They see the plans and visit the construction site. It has been fan- provide references. tastic to see our ideas come into fruition. The new school and systems are designed to maximise learning time and The scholarship will also provide an opportunity to gain hands-on work experience and minimise transition time between lessons, with outstand- develop further skills, which will benefit the successful applicant in their studies and a possible ing specialist facilities that support world class teaching future career with CUC. and learning of a new curriculum with a stronger STEM (Science Technology Engineering Mathematics) focus. To review the General Rules and Guidelines and apply, visit the “Scholarships” page under the While I have been pleased with how teachers have been “Careers” tab on CUC’s Home Page (www.cuc-cayman.com). Click on the “Apply Here” link, able to work in our current accommodations, it has been complete the appropriate online forms and follow the instructions. Applications must be submitted not later than Wednesday, March 31, 2021. Hard copies will not be accepted. an opportunity to teach the curriculum as it is designed todifficult be taught, for a withoutnumber anyof years. limitations.” This new asserted facility Principal gives us Clark. For more information on these and other scholarship opportunities, please contact CUC’s Despite the delayed start due to the COVID 19 pandem- Human Resources & Employee Development Department via e-mail at [email protected]. ic the phased opening of the school remains scheduled for August 2021. “We are optimistic that we will have all students and all staff occupying the entire new John Gray High School campus by the beginning of the 2022 Academic school year,” informed the Honourable Juliana O’Connor-Connol- ly. For a trusted and reliable source for the latest information visit www.gov.ky and further visit www.gov.ky/ news/noticeboard for all updates. 12 Issue No 634 | Friday, March 5, 2021 | Caymanian Times

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They point out that whatever criticisms are levelled travel, tuition, student and course fees, course texts, materials and supplies atsent them, citizens.’ political parties ‘Continue to be entrusted with and/or housing/living subsistence on campus. what is perhaps the most strategic responsibility of modern democracy – to prepare and select candidates for parliamentary and presidential elections and then to How do I apply? support them into positions of leadership and govern- To review the General Rules and Guidelines and apply, visit the “The ment.’ Thomson Leadership and Innovation Award” page under the “Careers” tab when it is time to vote, give little thought to the fact that on CUC’s Home Page (www.cuc-cayman.com). Click the “Apply Here” link, Many citizens, who only consider the political process complete the online forms and follow the instructions. Applications must be electoral campaigns but also their running costs as politi- calparties institutions need to with generate a role income to play betweento finance elections. not just Theytheir submitted not later than Wednesday, March 31, 2021. Hard copies will not have little time to consider the extent to which money be accepted. For more information, e-mail [email protected]. everyday lives. influencesYet, the thediscussion political andprocess advocacy and how for thischanges affects to their the way political parties and funded has now reached a high point. The Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assis- tance (MIND) says that its discussions and debates re- volve around three questions: ‘How free should parties be to raise and spend funds as they like? How much in- - tled to have? How far should public resources be used to formationsupport it?’ about party finance should the voter be enti

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CELEBRATING CAYMAN WRITERS, WRITINGS, & THE ARTS Nasaria Suckoo Chollette: Songs of NCFA Innocence Her very name is poetry. Her very name them to show “the two contrary states of a slob”; and the story of Humpty Dumpty the human soul”. Chollette’s poems show who “got hushed …[because] … he didn’t 5-year-olds came home from Kinder- her two sides. She presents ‘experienced’, fall, he was pushed”. I can’t but wonder is art. I first met this name when my then thought-provoking, mature ideas that tar- whether there are bigger messages and the National Cultural Festival of the Arts get the Cayman adult; on the other side commentaries here about Cayman and the garten,(NCFA). excited“Say your to poemssay their for me”,first Ipoem encour at- are ‘innocent’ poems, written for the Cay- Caribbean. When Chollette said, ‘the sto- aged, and they said the title easily enough, man child. ries they told”, who exactly are ‘they’? Why then added, “by Natharia Thuckoo Chol- is the egg silenced? Who did the pushing? lay”. They spent a few hours learning the NCFA Poems What is the Big Bad Wolf symbolic of? poems, but days learning the poet’s name. Blake’s Songs of Innocence poems are Could Chollette be asking bigger questions Nasaria Suckoo Chollette grew up right rhythmic, childlike, imaginative, curious behind the façade of innocence? here in Cayman, studied at Howard Univer- and questioning, creating a gentle world of childlike innocence. Chollette’s poems Influences - at the National Museum and NCVO, for ex- for NCFA similarly focus on the innocent Chollette’s rewriting of fairytales is sug- ample.sity, then However, returned it homeis her to17 fill years various of teach roles- child. She highlights how cheeky they are gestive of what Jean Rhys does in Wide ing Theatre in high school that Chollette in “The Switching”, where “Kendrick stole Sargasso Sea when she tells the story of speaks of with passion. When she could not my Christmas present…He stole my Molly the one-dimensional Caribbean wom- Dolly/And pulled off her dolly head”. She an in the attic in Charlotte Bronte’s Jane wrote skits so her students could perform celebrates their dreams as seen in her Eyre, and the reverse “Miss Lou” speaks usingfind Caymanian language andworks expressions for her classes, that were she poem of heroism where the persona says, of in her poem, “Colonisation in Reverse”, authentically theirs. Later as she assisted I’d like to be a hero showing that this Cayman poet’s work is with the NCFA syllabus, she again noticed And live at Heroes’ Square comparable to some leading writers in experiences true to her childhood. Some that students were being asked to study a I bought my cape and mask British and Caribbean literature. Chollette poems honour Chollette’s mom who she lot of European men’s works, so she again - said, “told me some of her stories”. Her wrote poems for NCFA’s use. According to She captures the urgency to be big, ers like Jamaican poet, “Ms Lou”, who works express “Caymanness” in the imag- Chollette, “I wrote because I wanted Cay- andAnd the my disgust flying ofunderwear adults often felt by the admitsChollette being said “gaveinfluenced us permission by several to writewrit es she conjures and the expressions she man’s kids to access our culture and histo- “Little Person” who asks, “Why is it that how we speak”. Also, Afro-Guyanese writ- uses. Illustratively, in “Avocado Fiend”, Li’l ry. I wanted them to access our writings at Grown-ups don’t trust us? And treat us er, John Agard, who writes poems based Tommy who is “so hard of hearing” “ate a young age. I turned to other writers, and like we have no brains … I didn’t spill ink on common fairytales and confronts so- Pear on bread and biscuit/He ate Pear with for each of the poems on the NCFA syllabus, cial issues and issues of identity through Bulla too … and Pear with Calliloo”; The I stated where the poets were from so that anymore”. And, she encourages the devel- them. Maya Angelou’s works “became a above-mentioned Kendrick “gets a switch- the kids could relate”. onopment the floor of a…I lively don’t imagination need you to bathein “Fairy me doorway to show me I don’t have to write ing/On his bum-bum” with a switch that If you have studied the Romantic poets, Tales” where we meet “Big Bad Wolf and a particular way”, and Jamaica’s Mervyn “Granny [breaks] off … From our Tamarind you might be familiar with William Blake, his moods … those silly old pigs who told Morris taught Chollette she does not need tree”; we meet “Teensy”, the tiny Green celebrated for ushering in Pre-Romanti- a lie … little Bo Peep, who lost her sheep Sea Turtle; and there are ‘Caribbean’ titles cism. I think of Blake’s Songs of Innocence … that egg that fell”. Space does not allow be minimal. Cayman’s own Leonard Dil- of poems that need no explanation – like and of Experience as I read Chollette’s po- a detailed critique of her works, where sobert much urges “connecting Chollette to flesh” dare to– itbe is different okay to “Hog Pen Blues” and “Duppy Hog”. - Chollette in “Fairy Tales” rewrites “the and provides a great support system. “His In content and structure then, Chollette trial and French Revolutions in the latter stories they told”, so that her Big Bad Wolf critiques are good for me”, she says. “I feel presents and celebrates what is authen- halfems. ofHeavily the 1700s, influenced Blake by wrote both the his Indus Inno- “was not a meany at all/He just wanted to safe with my works in his hands”. tically Cayman. This is seen even more in cence poems before the revolutions, and play”; where “Little Bo peep was naughty Cayman’s cultural truths and rituals are her ‘experience’ poems, but therein lies his Experience poems during. He wrote seen in Chollette’s poems which highlight our discussion for another few weeks.

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The fact is that less than transparent, and in many cases, corrupt political party campaign funding poses a cred- ible and urgent threat to democracies in the region. Transparency International is the main global civil so- - tant is this subject that TI developed ‘Standards on Politi- ciety organization leading the integrity debate. So impor It says that: cal Party Funding and Favours reflect best practice.’ - cy ‘Thebecause need it toundermines clean up politicalelections finance and distorts Corruption political in political party and campaign finance damages democra- toral process. The quality of government is marred when competition.subsequent decisions But the damage by elected is not politicians confined are to thetaken elec to pay back those who funded their ascent to power, rather when a political party resorts to paying for votes rather than focusingfor the benefit on the of quality the population of its campaign as a whole. message, Equally, democracy suffers.’ - tutions of democracy, when scandal after scandal reveals ‘Corruption in political finance erodes trust in the insti- cial backers. Transparency International's Global Corrup- politicianstion Barometer sharing 2004 the found spoils that of inpower 36 out with of 62 their countries finan polled, political parties were considered to be the most corrupt institution, followed by parliaments. Faced with evidence that voters do care about the ways in which elec- have taken steps to regulate political party and campaign toral politics is financed, governments around the world You have the power parties must publish details about who gave them money, howfinancing. much, Many and whathave introducedthey used it disclosure for. Others laws, have whereby banned certain types of donations that are considered more prone to corruption, such as corporate donations. Another route taken by countries is to lessen the need for money by pro- to be the future viding state subsidies, shortening campaigns, providing subsidised access to the media, or curbing the amounts parties may legally spend.’ Applicants invited to apply for a CUC Scholarship The Standards go further than external regulation, however, and consider the importance of vigilance by civil As an employer of choice, and one of the largest employers of Caymanians, CUC is committed to society and the media and of internal political party and attracting, developing and retaining high potential employees by providing opportunities for business controls.’ Caymanian students to succeed in the electric utility industry. Indeed, this serious subject needs continuing discussion and action. CUC is proud to offer a scholarship to an accredited university for students who are interested in completing an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in related fields of study, which represent areas important to CUC including engineering, electrical technology, mechanical maintenance, JN Bank information technology, occupational safety, health and the environment, corporate governance, CONTINUED FROM Page 14 finance, human resources and customer service. services, to provide even greater access to the unbanked Applicants must: have already obtained, or expect to obtain, during the current school year, adequate services, driven by innovative technology, to conveniently academic qualifications to be accepted by a university; inserve Cayman, Caymanians, as well theas, Jamaicanimproved Diaspora financial andproducts the wider and be Caymanian or hold Caymanian Status; Caribbean region. have a current GPA of 3.5 or higher; Financier Jermaine Deans, who was appointed manag- have a minimum of seven (7) GCSE/CXC/IGSE passes including English, Mathematics and ing director in December 2019, is tasked with leading the Science(s) or the equivalent in the American educational system. Preference will be given to JN Cayman transformation process. The new bank will students with higher level passes (A level, AP, IB, etc.) in Mathematics and Science(s). model its sister commercial bank in the UK. “This will be supported by a strong use of technology, The successful applicant(s) will have an opportunity during school holidays to gain hands-on work including online banking and ease of access of service,” Mr experience and may be offered full-time employment with CUC upon completion of his/her Jarrett informed. studies.

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X One of the long jump participants Competes for Cimboco X Crossing the line for Goldfield academy Nothing but the Best at Clifton Hunter sports day CONTINUED FROM Page 1 old Rochelle Moore of Cimboco who won the 800 meters by a Truman Bodden Sports Com- long margin, from second and plex. Once again this promises third place Jessiann Miller and to be a very competitive and Arianna Robman . Rochelle said closely fought competiton be- she was very pleased, and all tween the three academies. We the training she had done had are looking forward to some paid off. record breaking times…Let the Next came the 100m boys 2021 Games begin. Good luck to for years 7-11 followed by the all the athletes.” 400m for boys in year 7, and After the cheerleader com- girls in year 7, too. There were petition and trophy presenta- more 400m races, one for girls tion the races started. It was of year ten, and then for boys the 800m, separated into dif- and girls of year 11. In the af- ferent age groups from year 7 ternoon, the moment every- all the way through to Year 11, one had waited for, as some and then there was long jump, brave parents raced each oth- too for the Year 10 to 11 boys. There were also long jumps for a mixed race for teachers, too all ages between year 7 and 11, erwith to theeveryone finish-line. cheering. There wasThe along with high jump and shot- put too. There was discus for meters dash, and then the re- boys and girls of years 8-11, lays,day finishedfor Year 7up to with11 boys the and60 and javelin for boys and girls of girls. It’s the third year run- years 9-11. ning that Cimboco have won 800m meter races for girls the sports day trophy, with La- were next, with plenty of medal dyslater winning in 2018, and and third position. One of the how Clifton Hunter does in the presentations for first, second- IntersGoldfield schools in 2017. sports Let’s day, seeon X Rochelle Moore won first place in the 800m, one of many medals presented during the day, with Jessiann Miller ed on the day went to 15-year- March 12. second and Arianna Robman third many first place medals award

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HEALTH MATTERS BBBS showcases services at symposium The recent symposium on youth mental health put on the ability to highlight opportunities to get involved, vol- by the Alex Panton Foundation brought together many unteer and support efforts to contribute to BBBS, because groups and organisations which are also geared towards the entity is completely based on donations, he advised. - BBBS is a mentoring programme that seeks to give ter path in life. One such entity is the Big Brothers Big Sis- young people assistance on an individual basis, giving helpingters programme, Cayman’s which young mentors people find young their people way ontoin Cayman a bet them attention that might be lacking elsewhere in their on an individual basis. lives. “We match an adult one-on-one with a child age be- 1990s, when an informal group of concerned residents, tween 6 and 16 years old and it provides the young peo- ledBBBS, by Pastor as it isStanwyck known, wasMyles, first got developed together in to the mentor early ple with a positive role model. Mentors spend from one children and teenagers. BBBS was formally incorporated hour a week to do fun activities with the young people,” in 1995, with the help of the Lions Club of Grand Cayman. he advised. “There is an in-school programme where the Gregory Smith, BBBS’s Executive Director and Angela mentors (the ‘Big’) can visit the young people (‘the ‘Lit- Martins, the organisation’s deputy chair of the Board of tle’) in school and then they do games and activities and Directors, were on hand manning a booth at the recent sometimes they will do homework.” mental health symposium, to explain the importance of Bigs can also spend time with the Littles doing fun ac- BBBS. Mr Smith outlined why their organisation wanted tivities within the community, like having a sandwich out to have a presence at the recent mental health symposi- for lunch or playing ball, whatever the Little is interested um. in, Mr Smith advised. “The work that we are doing really involves collabora- “It’s really a friendship, supporting them. Many of our tion, understanding what others are doing in the commu- kids who are involved in our programme have some ad- nity, so this is an opportunity for us to come out and both versity in their life. Maybe they have one parent at home, network with other organisations and better understand maybe they have some other challenges, that’s how they what they are doing,” he explained. “Then we can align - our efforts. That’s critical for us.” ity, providing a role model where those presences might Being out in the community meant people were more beare more identified. absent What in their the life,”Big does he stated. is provides some stabil able to understand what BBBS was doing and gave them X Gregory Smith and Angela Martins of BBBS

Visit bbbs.ky to find out more. • Solomon Aka and Dabari Morgan, Mentoring Cayman Inter-school Clifton Hunter High School, First Place Team Debate • Natalia Cugliari and George Zimmer- Students Gain Legal CONTINUED FROM Page 8 man, Cayman International School, Sec- ond Place Team The final round of debate was judged Industry Insight at HSM by the Hon. Madam Justice Carter of Pascual, Clifton Hunter High School, Third the Cayman Islands Grand Court, and Place• Michael Team Moncreiff and Moises Diaz The HSM Group opened their doors to ent, corporate services and more. They took place on stage in front of the other Novice Division Individual Awards: welcome 18 students from the Cayman also have areas outside of law such as students, judges, coaches and parents. Islands Chamber of Commerce Mentor- Awards were presented by Stran Bod- High School, Best Speaker ing Cayman Programme on 25 February. Chamber’s Mentoring Cayman Pro- den, JP, Chief Officer in the Ministry of •• Solomon Moises Diaz Aka, Pascual, Clifton Clifton Hunter Hunter High The students were given a tour of the grammefinance, secretarialoffers experiences and marketing. for profes- District Administration, Tourism and School, Second Place Speaker sionals to mentor students on the verge Transport and Erik Bush, JP, Chief Officer • Natalia Cugliari, Cayman Internation- of graduating. It also serves as an intro- in the Ministry of International Trade, al School, Third Place Speaker DonnaHSM offices Farrow. by HSM’s Managing Partner, duction to the many career paths availa- Investment, Aviation and Maritime Af- Ian Whan-Tong, Tournament Director HuwAfterwards Moses and they Chief were Executive given a presenta Officer,- ble on island. fairs. commented, “The Conyers Inter-school tion on the legal industry and career de- “Our company is always looking for Debate Tournament continues to go from tails, which included a panel of HSM staff ways to support young adults,” shares were treated to a dinner catered by a team strength to strength with greater interest and the students got the opportunity to ask Huw. “We are proud to offer them insight of Attendeeswomen chefs at thefrom final Mise debateEn Place round and from schools, teachers and the communi- questions. The students met HSM’s Part- into the working world and help mold Conyers further celebrated women with ty. Our students today have a wide range ner, Nick Joseph; Associate, Shula Sbarro; them professionally.” a donation to the ‘Women in White’ schol- of extra-curricular activities, but debate al- Fiduciary/Compliance Manager, Jelana In addition to this initiative, HSM is a arship fund, a scholarship established to lows students to develop a number of skills Eckart; Finance Manager, Melissa Durrant proud supporter of the Cayman Islands help women chefs further their profes- that are essential for their future success: and Marketing Manager, Alyson Parsons. Further Education Centre (CIFEC) In- sional studies abroad. - - ternship Programme since 2012 and The winners of the debate were the tion and a growth mindset. I’d like to thank fers a wealth of employment opportuni- offers sponsorship opportunities for fur- team of Sophie Ellison and Aiden Watler Conyerscritical thinking, for their continuedconfidence, sponsorship communica of ties,HSM including is a full-service immigration, law firm intellectual that of ther education. HSM also employs seven from Cayman Prep and High School and the tournament, and all of our volunteers property, litigation, property, private cli- former CIFEC graduates fulltime. the Second Place team was Sadie Finch and supporters for their contribution to and Thomas Dickens from Cayman Inter- advancing debate in these islands”. national School. The top teams and speak- ers were as follows: Conyers Inter-school Debate is the only Open Division Team Awards inter-schoolSponsored debatingby law firm,tournament Conyers, in the • Sophie Ellison and Aiden Watler, Cay- Cayman Islands. The tournament was man Prep and High School, First Place Team Director Ian Whan-Tong, and is sustained • Sadie Finch and Thomas Dickens, byfounded a large andteam organized of volunteer by judges, Tournament coach- Cayman International School es and teachers, with support from the • Shaela Reid and Hadassah Blake, John judiciary and government and legislative Gray High School leaders. Open Division Individual Awards: Since its inception in October 2015, • Aiden Watler, Cayman Prep and High more than 250 different high school stu- School, Best Speaker dents representing all local secondary • Sophie Ellison, Cayman Prep and High schools have debated more than 40 dif- School, Second Place Speaker ferent resolutions in the course of over • Sadie Finch, Cayman International 350 individual competitive inter-school School, Third Place Speaker debates. The 13th Conyers Inter-School X Students listen to a presentation and meet some of the HSM staff Novice Division Team Awards: Debate will be held in the autumn of 2021. 18 Issue No 634 | Friday, March 5, 2021 | Caymanian Times Community Events and Notices

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Cayman Islands? port holders www.visitJamai- to Jamaica will comply The Local Scholarship application period is from March 1 – April 30 annually No, the acceptance into a local university Yes, students who continue their athletic ca.com with these require- does not guarantee the award of a training while on scholarship can qualify How do I apply for a local scholarship. It forms part of the requirements for adjusted academic requirements as Additionally, the Jamaican ments to avoid disap- scholarship from the but other criteria must also be met including long as they provide ongoing proof of their Education Council? but not limited to academics. If you are athlete status. For further details email: Government announced that effective 4th pointments in their travel plans. You can apply for a local scholarship in doubt please contact the Scholarship [email protected]. Secretariat at email: [email protected]. by going to the Scholarship webpage Is career and tertiary education at www.education.gov.ky/scholarships. What do I have to do to maintain my guidance available to me if I am unsure The entire application process is online local scholarship? of the post-secondary opportunities and you will be required to complete an available to me? online application together with other Local undergraduate scholarship recipients supporting documentation which must are required to achieve a semester GPA of Yes, the Scholarship Secretariat does offer Local Scholarship Application be uploaded to the system. You should 2.75 (US) / 2:2 (UK) or higher during their first career and tertiary education guidance to contact the Scholarship Secretariat for year of studies and a semester GPA of 3.0 anyone needing assistance. Continued support guidance by email: [email protected]. (US) / 2:1 (UK) or higher during subsequent is offered to Education Council scholars during their post-secondary and tertiary experience. What are the required academic years of study. Post-graduate scholarship recipients are to achieve a semester GPA of Period Begins criteria to qualify for a Local Are local scholarship opportunities Scholarship? 3.0 (US) / 2:1 (UK) throughout their studies. A’ available to mature candidates? Level students are required to achieve grades The criteria for the various local C, C, C in 3 out of 4 AS subjects taken in the Yes, local scholarship opportunities are The Ministry of Education, Youth, scholarships are noted in each of the 1st year to continue funding into their 2nd available to mature persons who are relevant application forms. Additional year of studies. encourage to contact the Scholarship Sports, Agriculture and Lands (MEYSAL) information is also available in the Secretariat by email: [email protected]. guidance notes in the relevant sections. Are scholarship opportunities available is now accepting local scholarship appli- loadedplicant’s tobirth/status the website certificate by Friday, 30 and April one Each form is available on our website at to persons who have Special Education What can I do as an applicant to help www.education.gov.ky/scholarships. Needs and wish to pursue tertiary the process run as smoothly and cations for the 2021/2022 academic year. 2021.passport size photograph must be up- education? quickly as possible? Am I able to apply for a scholarship Eligible applicants must possess the Once the application period closes, the to pursue online studies? There are provisions available to You can ensure that you complete the accommodate high school graduates with application as directed, that you provide right to be Caymanian and possess a letter Scholarship Secretariat Unit will review Yes, Education Council Scholarships are Special Education Needs and applicants all required documents including updated available to pursue online studies at the are encouraged to communicate with the information in a timely fashion during all of acceptance to the academic institution all applications and invite eligible candi- undergraduate level at ICCI and the UWI Secretariat about these opportunities (email: aspects of the scholarship from applying for to Open Campus. [email protected]). maintaining your scholarship. they wish to attend. dates to an interview. Apply for the Cayman Islands Govern- For more information about the Cay- For further information contact the Scholarship Secretariat ment’s Education Council Local Schol- man Islands Government’s Education [email protected] Call (345) 244-2482 @educationcayman arship online at www.education.gov.ky/ Council Local Scholarships, please contact www.education.gov.ky/scholarships scholarships. Supporting documentation MEYSAL’s Scholarship Secretariat Unit by including a cover letter, a copy of the ap- email at [email protected]. Healthy Living Caymanian Times | Friday, March 5, 2021 | Issue No 634 19

Tribute in Loving & Blessed Memory of Our Precious Darling Beloved Forget your Son, Brother, Uncle, Nephew, Cousin, Special Friend & Wonderful Co-Worker – weight. Do CHADWICK PRESELY WOOD, aka, “CHAD”, “CHADDY” – In Heaven, Who was ‘One in a Million’ to all of us, and left us much, much too soon on this instead 5th March, 2005, 16 very sad years ago – far too lonlongg to bbee without you. How would you like to get rid of your bathroom scale? To never again subject yourself to the angst and humiliation of step- ping on and waiting for the number-that-will-deter- mine-your-self-esteem to light up the screen. Sounds awesome, right?! It’s been ingrained in us from an early age to worry about our weight, however X Ernest Ebanks today I’d like to show you how the number on your bathroom scale is an unrelia- th th ble measurement of your progress that should really be 8 July, 1986 – 5 March, 2005 thrown out the window. Our Precious Handsome ‘Guardian Angel’ - In Heaven, CHAD, Our CHADDY, lived Bathroom scales are unreliable. a Beautiful Life and we watched him grow into the Wonderful, Loving, Caring, Take that number with a grain of salt. Your typical bath- Thoughtful, and Kind person and young man that he became - which meant so room scale is a digital gadget with serious limitations, at- much to all of us. tempting to measure your gravitational force. Digital scales must be recalibrated after every move. This means that if you pick up your scale and the place it The happiest of memories and the nicest to recall, down again you must press on the scale for a reading, wait are all the Special Days we shared. for the numbers to clear, and then proceed with weighing Our Darling Son and Brother, Chad, even though your beautiful life was taken yourself. Most people miss this step and end up with in- accurate readings. away due to your most unfortunate traffic accident and through no fault of your own, which regrettably caused your untimely death – but time can never change Since the reading is coming from gravitational force, the the warmth all the previous Special memories bring. slightestDigital inconsistencyscales must be with placed the weighton a hard, distribution flat surface. into While parents like to think they have a lot to do with how well their children turn theAccurate floor could scales skew the only reading. tell part of the story. out to be, Our Precious Darling Handsome ‘Guardian Angel’ – Most of the Credit - certainly belongs to you... because you were pretty terrific all on your own as rate balance beam scale. This scale directly compares yourAt theweight doctor’s (gravitational office you’ll force) encounter to counterweights. the more accu The you had a ‘Heart of Gold‘, which was worth more to us than wealth untold!! readings from balance beam scales are more consistent and accurate than digital scales. Our Precious Angel Chad was someone so ‘Very, Very, Special’ who had an However… understanding heart – When others may lose their faith in us – that was just Even an accurate reading of your weight only tells part of the story. Your weight (gravitational force) naturally when his faith would start. Chad was someone who was most loving and had the sweetest way of giving others encouragement whenever skies were looking gray. Chad was someone fluctuatesA pound throughout gained from every drinking day due a largeto in theglass intake of water and who was Very Special and Helpful to all of us and would always lend a hand and hasexcretion no distinction of fluids andfrom food. a pound gained as a result of fat storage on your body when measured on a balance beam smooth things out when they did not go as we had planned. Our Loving and scale. However, these two weight sources will lead to two Caring Chaddy was someone who we all Dearly Loved – And that is surely true of very different bodies! Such a Very Special and Wonderful Son, Brother, Cousin, Nephew, Uncle, Special Friend, and Caring Co-Worker just like you, Our Angel. Body composition is what you’re after. Your body is composed of three things: fat, lean mass Chad, we know that God welcomed you home to his Beautiful Garden and He is amount of fat, ample lean mass, and healthy water levels. taking very good care of you for us. You are never forgotten. We miss you Whenand water. you walk An attractive, into the gym fit andbody tell is mecomposed that you of want a low to always. You are forever in our hearts and always in our thoughts and on our lose weight, what you’re really telling me is that you want to lower your percentage of body fat. minds. Your heartbroken Mommy & Daddy – Aline & Cebert Wood; Loving Bro. - When you begin the process of fat loss, the initial drop Cebert, (Jr.); Sister – Gina; Special Nephews – Jace, Chris & Jaithan; Niece – Skai; that you see on your scale is mostly water weight. This Loving Aunts, Uncles & Cousins – Merilyn, Travis, Nikita, Jeremy, Jesse, Orrie, happens as your controlled diet empties out stored ener- Carlos, Leon, Kadie Byrd, Kadie-Joy; Special friends – Reagan, Forde & their gy that releases the water that is held with it. This initial drop in weight makes you feel good… namesake sons; also, Roje, Johnny McLean, Jr. & family; Karin, Justin, Britt, & Until you get back on the scale the following week to many others too numerous to name, & all your caring Co-Workers at Cayman see that your weight has barely even budged. This normal Coating Industries Ltd. discouragement. You feel like somehow you’re failing sinceebb and that flow initial of body weight transformation loss has now nearlyslowed always to a crawl. brings May your most precious soul Rest in Peace until we meet again some sweet day. scale plays is that during the third week of a body transformation,What’s when crazy the about scale the shows psychological the least mindimpressive game thatchange, the your body composition is actually cranking up to very im- “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13 pressive levels. So while you saw half a pound lost on the scale, behind the scenes you lost three pounds of fat. This was Chad’s favorite Bible verse.

SEE FORGET YOUR WEIGHT, Page 21 20 Issue No 634 | Friday, March 5, 2021 | Caymanian Times Inspirational / Death Announcements

Churchill’s Funeral Home Churchill’s Funeral Home MOMENTS OF We have been asked to announce the passing of Mr. Clive Howard Smith, who passed away on Friday, February 19, 2021. DEATH We have been asked to announce the passing of A Thanksgiving Service will be held at the Mr. Charles McField, Cayman Islands Baptist Church (Pedro), INSPIRATION who passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2021. 163 Pedro Castle Rd, Grand Cayman on Details of a Thanksgiving Service will be Friday, March 05, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. announced at a later date. Viewing: Closed Casket ANNOUNCE- Interment at: Prospect Cemetery In Lieu of Flowers donations can be made to Jasmine. The service will be live streamed at 9:45 a.m. MENTS Condolences can be registered at churchillsfuneralhome.com Condolences can be registered at churchillsfuneralhome.com

The family of the late Evangeline Moler nee Watler The family of the late regret to announce her passing on James A. Warren Churchill’s Funeral Home 19 February, 2021. regret to announce his passing on GENESIS 5 February, 2021.

We have been asked to announce the passing of Mr. James Truman Walton, A Funeral Service will be held 3:00 p.m. 8:22- who passed away on Saturday. Feb. 20, 2021. Details of a Thanksgiving Service will be Saturday, 13 March, 2021 at announced at a later date. Savannah United Church. A Memorial Service will be held at the Church of God (Universal) on SEASONS Interment will follow at the Saturday, 6 March, 2021 Watlers’ Cemetery behind Tall Tree. at 3 p.m. Condolences can be registered at churchillsfuneralhome.com As you are reading this, you may Condolences can be registered at boddenfuneralservice.com & Condolences can be registered at boddenfuneralservice.com & be experiencing this unfamiliar Bodden Funeral Service Facebook page Bodden Funeral Service Facebook page

cold weather. Others in far away Churchill’s Funeral Home places are witnessing snow of a We have been asked to announce the passing of Mrs. Mary Lee McLean who passed away on February 18, 2021. magnitude that is historical. Win- A Thanksgiving Service will be held at Church of God ter can be a struggle, keeping folks Chapel, 22 Academy Way, George Town, Grand Cayman The family of the late indoors, making communities work on Saturday, March 6, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. Hartman Morgan DaCosta The family of the late Viewing Closed Casket regret to announce his passing on harder, and testing our patience. Interment: Prospect Cemetery 20 February, 2021. Treatie Santiago nee Pouchie This Funeral Service will be live-streamed on Facebook regret to announce her passing on Every season is a reminder of God’s starting from 1:45 p.m. Refer to 25 February, 2021. faithfulness. churchillsfuneralhome.com for stream link. Condolences can be registered at churchillsfuneralhome.com A Funeral Service will be held 3:00 p.m. Saturday, 6 March, 2021 at Cayman Islands Baptist Church.

theAfter earth the and flood, would God continue promised to Interment will follow at A Funeral Service will be held 2:30 p.m. Churchill’s Funeral Home the Eden Cemetery. Sunday, 7 March, 2021 at sustainNoah He the would seasons never that again help make flood Church of God-Universal, East End. We have been asked to announce the passing of the earth a place for us to habitate Mr. Clive Howard Smith, In lieu of flowers please who passed away on Friday, February 19, 2021. make donations to Interment will follow at A Thanksgiving Service will be held at the East End Cemetery. Cayman Islands Baptist Church (Pedro), The Cayman Islands Seafarers Association sorts, out of control, and feels un- 163 Pedro Castle Rd, Grand Cayman on or Jasmine Hospice Friday, March 05, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. and flourish. When life is out of Condolences can be registered at boddenfuneralservice.com & Condolences can be registered at boddenfuneralservice.com & certain, know that the same God Viewing: Closed Casket Bodden Funeral Service Facebook page Bodden Funeral Service Facebook page Interment at: Prospect Cemetery who has sustained the seasons will In Lieu of Flowers donations can be made to Jasmine. also sustain you. The service will be live streamed at 9:45 a.m. Condolences can be registered at churchillsfuneralhome.com

Tribute in Loving & Blessed Memory of Our Dear Precious Beautiful Sister, Mother, Aunt, Cousin, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother & Dear Friend – VALERIE DEANNA MERREN, who left us for her Heavenly Home onn 24th February, 2019, two sad years ago.

30th September, 1940 – 24th February, 2019 Our Precious Beautiful Smiling Guardian Angel - Deanna/Nana, It is hard to believe that you have left us two years ago now, but Your sweet memory lingers on and will live on in our hearts forever.

Lord, if Roses grow in Heaven, please pick a bunch for us and place them In our dear beloved one’s arms and tell her they’re from all of us. Tell her that we LOVE her and miss her every single day, and when She turns to smile, please place a kiss or two upon her cheek and hold. Her for awhile, because remembering her is easy – we do it every day, but the ache within our hearts because of having lost her will never go away.

Dear Lord, we know you are taking care of Our Beautiful Guardian Angel In Heaven which is such a great comfort to us. May her soul Rest in Peace.

Forever loved, greatly missed, and remembered every single day. Your loving and devoted Sisters – Aline, Chasteen & all of our families, Brother – James & family; Children – Merilyn, Darcy, Craig, Perri, Shane & families. Missing you every day, Our Precious Nana. Love you always and forever. Hugs & Kisses X O X O - Travis & Nikita & all your grandchildren & great-granddaughter – Amira; many Special Cousins & friends in the USA & Grand Cayman; & her Church family at the Church of God (Universal). Regional / International / Healthy Living Caymanian Times | Friday, March 5, 2021 | Issue No 634 21 CUBA DEVELOPING VACCINES TO SAVE LIVES AND ITS ECONOMY Faced with rising COVID-19 cases and The Cuban government is pinning its struggling with a stagnating economy, hopes on four potential vaccines in devel- Cuba is placing high hopes on rolling out opment domestically which it expects to its own vaccines to stabilise a worsening roll out this year. national crisis. The Soberana 01 and Soberana 02 vac- The country has been hit with the double cines alongside the Mambisa and Abdala whammy of the crippling economic effects are reported to be in advanced trial stages. - The Sobera vaccines are a reference to tions by the then US Trump administration. the country’s sovereignty, while Mambisa of Cubathe pandemic has been coupled in part with hoping stifling for sanc the is a tribute to the women who fought in new Biden administration to rapidly un- the independence wars in the second half ravel the added restrictions imposed by of the 19th century. his predecessor while at the same time The Abdala vaccine - being developed relying on its world-renowned biochemi- with Iran - is said to be in homage to the cals industry and health sector to provide - a pathway out of the malaise. tual José Martí. However, the development of vaccines first dramatic poem by the Cuban intellec at home seems to be moving at a faster stated, the Cuban government has said it pace than President Biden’s commitment is aimingWhile tono vaccinate specific itstimeline entire populationhas been to relax the US trade and travel restric- this year with its own vaccines. tions on the island. Plans are to manufacture 100 million Keen to restart its tourism sector to al- doses of the Soberana 2 vaccine, which leviate the economic burden on the state And this has happened as it despatches But while that 'medical internation- America. with a resurgence in cases after opening its own healthcare teams abroad to assist its alism' and 'doctor diplomacy' is a vital wouldCuba’s be biotechnologythe first to be developed and immunology in Latin itsand borders. citizens, Cuba has suffered a setback Caribbean and Latin America neighbours as source of foreign exchange for Cuba, the sector has been highly praised globally The country has to date recorded over well countries in Africa, Asia and the Middle country's economy is still reeling under for already producing medicines to treat 50,000 cases and more than 300 deaths East whose health systems are under severe pressure from the virus and other con- COVID-19 patients, some of which it has attributed to COVID-19. strain compounded by the pandemic. straints. exported to India and other countries. UK HUNTS FOR MISSING INFECTED Forget your weight CONTINUED FROM Page 19 BRAZIL VARIANT CARRIER Remember that all weight is not bad. What you don’t like to see and feel on A nationwide hunt is on in your body is fat. As noted above, fat is not the United Kingdom for a per- the only thing measured by your weight. son said to be infected with Those toned muscles that you want to the very virulent strain of the have will bring up the number on your scale, but as long as fat is converting to Alarm bells went off after it lean mass, the result is a stunning body was‘Brazil discovered COVID-19 that P-1 variant’.the per- transformation. son is one of six who had ar- rived in the UK recently from Pictures are more powerful than numbers! It’s possible to measure your body fat forBrazil numerous where the infections variant wasand levels using different tools. These read- deaths.first noticed and is blamed ings will give you a clearer picture of what is taking place beneath your skin, as your - body composition shifts to a lower per- lationThe butother their five whereabouts people have centage of body fat. ofbeen the identified sixth remains and unknown.are in iso However, pictures are what I have found Authorities are said to be to be the most powerful measure of body particularly concerned as the transformation. A picture is truly worth a P-1 variant is said to be re- thousand body composition number read- sistant to current vaccines, al- ings! though British health experts When you see two images of yourself, side-by-side, and your eyes take in the new vaccines can be tweaked differences in the shape and appear- tosay combat they are this confident new strain. that the home test on February 12th tiveness of the government’s government was still unclear ance of your arms, legs and stomach it However, the challenge lies or 13th and are awaiting a re- costly track and trace sys- whether or not the unidenti- is truly a magical moment; a moment sult. tem and the new compulso- when you understand how silly the quantities and embarking on The UK’s national health ry hotel quarantine system abroad. number on the scale really is in the inanother manufacturing round of vaccinations sufficient agency, Public Health England which only came into effect in fiedThis person has led had to recently questions been of face of your undeniable, stunning body should the P-1 variant take (PHE), said that of the six cas- mid-February. whether the individual could transformation. hold. - have been circulating in the If you’re ready to begin your own stun- According to reports, the cated in Scotland and three in community thereby increas- ning body transformation, with the goal of individual being sought might esEngland. identified, three were lo internationalBrazil on a listtravellers of 33 red-ar- ing the urgency of identifying, lowering your body fat, feel free to reach have used a home testing kit However, only two of those flaggedriving in countries the UK are from required where locating and quarantining the out to me. I’m here to get you into the most but did not complete the re- in England, traced to the to go into quarantine at their carrier. spectacular shape of your life! quired documentation when county of Gloucestershire in own expense. Comparisons are being they returned their sample. the southwest, have so far The UK’s newly-appointed drawn to South Korea where Call Ernest at Body Shapers Fitness Authorities are now fran- Vaccines Minister Nadhim a COVID-19 outbreak last year Studio 325-8696 or email me at bod- tically searching for anyone This has also raised further Zahawi has raised further was traced to a single infected [email protected] today. who submitted a COVID-19 questionsbeen identified. about the effec- concerns when he said the person. Let’s do this! 22 Issue No 634 | Friday, March 5, 2021 | Caymanian Times Weather / UK Territories

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