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Caribbean Queens Premier concerned invade Cayman over Hon Ezzard Miller Resignation
For a second time this year, roy- graced the streets in a Caribbean alty invaded the streets of Cayman. takeover to enjoy not only what we Unlike the real royal visit by Prince get to do every day in paradise but Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall, also to fete and join the annual Bat- royalty of the Caribbean was not abano parade. in short supply when five National Queens, including one of our own, ... Continued story on page A9 Eastern Districts Premier Alden McLaughlin
Entrepreneurs to Get Premier Alden McLaughlin stated this In giving notice of his resignation Mr. week that he was troubled to learn of Miller commented that: Tourism Concessions the recent resignation of MLA Ezzard “Effectively performing this role de- Miller as the Leader of the Opposition. mands dedication on the part of a com- Caymanians who want to develop where the business does not have “For that reason, it is not so much the mitted team. It has become increasingly tourism-based businesses in Bodden greater than CI$500,000 gross reve- resignation of Mr. Miller that concerns clear that the level of cohesion, industry nue per year. me,” he said, “but more the political in- and commitment necessary for any oppo- soon be entitled to incentives through This package of concessions was sition to serve in the best interest of all concessionsTown, East Endwhich and will North include Side willthe agreed in the Legislative Assembly the current opposition group. This, I be- the people of these Islands is not possible removal of government development during the passage of Private Mem- lieve,�ighting does and not personal serve well ambition the long-term riddling given the current slate of independent fees, trade and business licensing fees, interests of our country.” members who made up the group.” import duty and tourism related fees. sions for Tourist related Businesses”, The remainder of his statement fol- Mr. Miller’s resignation follows a let- The concessions will be available whichbers Motion was brought #11 of 2018/19,by MLA Mr. “Conces- Arden lows: ter to him in April from other members for any Caymanian entrepreneur Mclean (EE) and seconded by MLA Mr. In any democracy, the Leader of the of his Opposition team who advised that proposing small tourism business Opposition is a serious role. In the Cay- they were content for him to remain as developments, where their construc- man Islands, not only is the Leader of opposition leader but asked that “where tion value falls below CI$500,000 or Christopher... Continued Saunders story (BTW). on page A3 the Opposition an important constitu- the general public is concerned, we are requesting that you do not speak on our of the Constitution, but the Leader of behalf…. We believe that this request is thetional Opposition of�ice, required plays severalunder Sectionkey roles, 68 necessary to maintain our independence including serving as a member of the and the political platform we are all elected on.” of the Public Accounts Committee. And In the media reports Mr. Miller out- ofNational course Securitythe Leader Council of the and Opposition as Chair lined his challenge coping with a “steep learning curve navigating among some speaking for Opposition members in- very strong personalities” and he went sideserves and a signi�icantoutside of rolethe Legislativein leading andAs- on to speak of leadership struggles on sembly. the Opposition Benches. And of course British Prime Minister Benjamin Dis- shortly following these comments MLA raeli wrote, “No government can be long secure without a formidable opposition.” of the Opposition. To better explain, let me review what Alva Suckoo resigned as Deputy Leader has transpired. ... Continued story on page A3
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Ministry says Cruise Berthing Teams, Political Parties and Director of Tourism Among Cayman in the Throes of Moulting Rumours are untrue Independent Candidates Recipients of CTO awards — What Gains and Losses? EDITORIAL | COMMUNITY NOTICES PAGE A2 Friday, May 10, 2019 | Issue No 373 C�������� T����
EDITORIAL COMMUNITY NOTICES Happy Mothers’ day Ministry of Tourism Urges Public to weWe take will a celebrate pause from Mother’s our busy Day scheduleson Sunday ofMay business 12, 2019, develop- and as ment, education and job seeking, we wish to say a heartfelt Disregard Cruise Thank You to all Mothers. The greatest gift a person will receive is a mother and her love, Berthing Rumours care, patience and understand- ing displayed by these super Rumours circulating on various radio women is truly amazing. talk shows that the Cayman Islands Gov- Never underestimate the ernment has prematurely entered into strength of a woman, particularly dur- an agreement with a contractor to build ing child birth; their wisdom and un- adopted by other countries and it is the cruise berthing facility are com- derstanding, their honesty and care; nowtion bycelebrated the 1920s. all Jarvis’over the holiday world. was In pletely untrue and the public is urged to and their love and compassion. this tradition, each person offers a gift, pay no attention to such claims. Cherish their presence and their card, or remembrance toward their The rumours, which amount to noth- memory for a person’s integrity and ing more than deliberate gossip and loyalty is shown by their love for their untruths, are being circulated as part of Mother. mothers, grandmothers, and/ or ma- an ongoing campaign to spread misin- mothersternal �igure existed on mother’s in America day. during the formation regarding the cruise berthing Various observances honoring project and to cause confusion in the Mother’sHappy Mother’s Day Day (Founding) 2019 had resonance beyond the local lev- minds of the public. The modern holiday of Mother’s Day 1870s and the 1880s, but these never Referring to the rumours, Hon Moses Kirkconnell stated. “As Minister of Tour- Hon Moses Kirkconnell, Minister of Anna Jarvis held a memorial for her lishel. Jarvis a “Mother’s never Daymentioned for Peace”, Julia nor Ward any ism, with the responsibility for over- Tourism was �irst celebrated in 1908, when connectionHowe’s attempts to the in theProtestant 1870s to schoolestab- seeing the development of the cruise celebrations that included “Children’s berthing and enhanced cargo port fa- “Mother’smother in Grafton,Day” a recognizedWest Virginia. holiday Day” amongst others. Neither did she es of procurement and only once all of She then began a campaign to make mention the traditional festival of theing bidsproject have is beentherefore received in the and �inal evaluat- stag- Islandscility project, Government I can con�irm have entered that neither into ed will the successful bidder be selected disappointedin the United States.with its Although commercializa- she was that the creation was hers alone. anythe Majordeal with Project any Of�ice company nor the bidding Cayman to and announced. successful in 1914, she was already Mothering Sunday. Jarvis always said “I addressed similar rumours in Au- piers.” gust of last year and they were as false design, build, �inance and maintain the then as they are now. It is unfortunate on the project were invited by govern- that I have to address them again in re- In November 2018 the three bidders sponse to persons whose agenda seems intent on derailing this project by any maintainment to prepare the project. and submitThe cruise their berth- �inal means possible,” said the Minister. tenders to design, build, �inance and process has been achieved, the public has“As been every kept signi�icant informed milestone either byin themy
will continue to provide updates on the project’sMinistry orprogress the Honourable and urge Premier. the public We to disregard information on the cruise EDITORIAL | COMMUNITY NOTICES berthing project that does not originate PAGE 2 Wednesday, October 18, 2017 | Issue No 132 Caymanian Times To stay informed on all of the latest PAGE 2 Wednesday, October 18, 2017 | Issue No 132 Caymanian Times newsfrom of�icialand information government onchannels.” the cruise
portOurTourism.com and follow us on Notic“IntegratedEs services simplified” facebookberthing projectfor daily visit updates. http://www.Sup- Editorial NoticWhere Eor whats do you want us to go or do today? UncontestedCustoms divorces- preparation, Registration serving and ling of of documents Importers begins To help importers start using Processa system forServing entry declaration, the Department will To help importers start using a system for entry declaration, the Department will Statement by start registering importers starting Monday, 16 October 2017. start registering importers startingDebt Monday, collections 16 October 2017. The registration is required by the implementation of a new online electronic The registrationWriting is andrequired implementing by the implementation policy and proceduresof a new online electronic system for entry declaration. Effective 1 November 2017, the Cayman Islands system for entry declaration. Effective 1 November 2017, the Cayman Islands Minister of Health, CustomsWith 35+Department years of will experience implement underthe new our system. belt let This us will help require you makeimporters Customs Department will implement the new system. This will require importers to complete and submit entriesthings electronically a lot easier. to Customs using the new gateway to complete and submit entries electronically to Customs using the new gateway portal COLS (Customs Online System). Importers will be able to access the portal portal COLSContact (Customs JLP IntegratedOnline System). Services Importers at 548 will 9852 be able or to9289128. access the portal Environment, Culture through the website www.customs.gov.ky. through the website www.customs.gov.ky. Tips of the Week For individuals who have not yet received training in the use of the system, Customs will provide in-house training. Tips of the Week For individuals who have not yet received training in the use of the system, Customs will provide in-house training. Motivational Tip Motivational Tip However, before they can use COLS, importers will have to be formally registered and recognisedand as an importer Housing, by Customs. Hon. However, before they can use COLS, importers will have to be formally registered and recognised as an importer by Customs. The Power of Music This will require each individual to come in and provide Customs with relevant information including a government-issued The Power of Music This will require each individual to come in and provide Customs with relevant information including a government-issued Do not underestimate the power Do not underestimate the power of music. Music can heal the sick, their business licence and/or companies registration including directorship. of music. Music can heal the sick, their business licence and/or companies registration including directorship. Dwayne Seymour mend the broken heart, relieve stress identification, e.g., driver’s licence or passport. Additionally, it will be necessary for companies and businesses to provide mend the broken heart, relieve stress identification,As a result, Customs e.g., driver’s will begin licence the or registration passport. Additionally,process starting it will Monday, be necessary 16 October for through companies 27 October and businesses 2017, from to provide8:30am and even help you to live longer. Just As a result, Customs will begin the registration process starting Monday, 16 October throughCabinet 27 recentlyOctober 2017,approved from a8:30am coastal and even help you to live longer. Just ask some of our seniors who are still works application made by Mr Marcus ask some of our seniors who are still Roberts Drive (locallyMonday known as to Airport Friday Road). 9 am to 6 pm playing music and dancing. They will Roberts Drive (locally known as Airport Road). Cumber to facilitate the construction of playing music and dancing. They will to 4:00pm Monday to Friday. Registration will take place on the 1st floor of Customs Headquarters, located at #42 Owens agree that music has added value to toHowever, 4:00pm Monday if they missto Friday.Saturday this period Registration to10 be am registered,will to take 5 placepm Customs on the will 1st continue floor of Customsto registera Headquarters,private importers dock. during located normal at #42 business Owens agree that music has added value to However, if they miss this period to be registered, Customs will continue to register importers during normal business their life and also a few more years. hours. Although most importers were previously registered in the old system, it is necessary for all importers to be registered their life and also a few more years. hours. Although most importers were previously registered in the old system, it is necessary for all importers to be registered After a long stressful day, close your in the new system. Once registered with Customs, importers can then submit entriesapplication electronically was andthe resultdo business of consider- with After a long stressful day, close your in the new system.Baytown Once registered Plaza. with West Customs, bay importers Road can then submit entries electronically and do business with eyes turn on your iPod or CD player Customs, without having to attend in person. ableOriginally dialogue submitted between inMr 2014, Cumber the �inaland eyes turn on your iPod or CD player Customs, without having to attend in person. and just enjoy the mellowing sounds Phone Repairs 943-2355 | Phone Retail 945-2355 and just enjoy the mellowing sounds Cayman Islands Customs Management thanks importers for their cooperation and understanding and looks forward to of music. If you have energy left you Cayman Islands Customs Management thanks importers for their cooperation andfrom understanding the Department and looks of Environment forward to of music. If you have energy left you continued partnership.Email - [email protected] may even dance a jig. continued partnership. andpublic the sector Port Authority. of�icials, including experts may even dance a jig. Live longer. Live happier. Live life to Live longer. Live happier. Live life to its fullest with MUSIC. changes to the project made following its fullest with MUSIC. theGovernment'sAir-Conditioned initial application. input wasThese Storage re�lected included in Sea Grape down-sizingUnits - theKingbird scale of Drivedredging to Units - Kingbird Drive Hon. Dwayne Seymour, Minister of ed. Available for Immediate Health, Environment, Culture and Housing Secretarial Services roughlyAdjustments 10% of were the areaalso �irstmade request- to ac- Rental Services: Work Permits, Trade and Business Applications commodate neighbours using the same tered at the Legislative Assembly, where & Renewal Annual Returns, General Letters canal. ItVarious is also worth Sizes noting from that the it is available by appointment for public & RenewalPlease Annual call Returns,for other services General Letters length of the dock was never in breach review. Contact:Please callSusan for other services 80 sq. ft to 190 sq. ft Contact: Susan of restrictions80 sq. ftas tohas 190 been sq. publicly ft re- In the end the matter was only unan- Cellular: 345 326-9953 ported. 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Sheps, M.D. Website: www.caymaniantimes.ky Hairdresser Designer LOCAL NEWS | OPPOSITION SPEAKS C�������� T���� Friday, May 10, 2019 | Issue No 373 PAGE A3 Premier concerned over Hon Ezzard Miller Resignation ... Continued story from page A1 providing – it takes a committed team to govern – one that, to borrow somewhat In effect the country is witnessing from Mr. Miller, has the level of cohesion, industry and commitment necessary to group of Independent candidates to serve in the best interest of all the peo- get�irst elected hand why and itthen is not seek practical to come for to- a ple of these Islands. gether in the country’s interest. They Certainly this is the way that I and the are too busy pursuing their own indi- team that I lead have operated in our vidual agendas to even try to develop Caucus, in Cabinet and in the Legislative a shared view. By their own admission, the preference of the opposition mem- er as a government of national unity and bers is to “maintain our independence weAssembly. have governed We promised with to our come collective togeth- and the political platform we are all responsibility to do the right thing for elected on.” the country as our guiding principle. Be- Previously, these members have tried cause of this we have been able to pro- to paint themselves as a government in vide a stable and progressive govern- waiting. But if they cannot maintain any ment, and despite some challenges, the coherence in opposition, what chance is country as a whole is doing remarkably there that they could form an effective well. I am certainly proud of the team government? Disunity, disorganization that I lead. Despite comprising various and dark deeds fuelled by personal, po- Mr. Ezzard Miller, Leader of the Opposition, MLA litical ambition are not what this coun- more in common than we had differ- try needs to take us forward. political factions, we have striven to �ind in working with me over the past two position as to who will become their approach and the country is the better years, particularly with regards to new leader, and to know soonest who try as well as the members of the oppo- forences. it. We are stronger because of this on-going constitutional reform. will comprise the membership of the sitionSo as learn Premier from I do the hope lessons that the that coun- the I wish Mr. Miller well and thank him I along with the rest of the country opposition members themselves are for his leadership in the Opposition anxiously await the decision of the Op- sembly. of�icial Opposition in the Legislative As- Eastern Districts Entrepreneurs to Get Tourism Concessions ... Continued story from page A1 happy that this motion received the necessary support and I am hoping The motion asked the Government to that this motion will encourage many agree a package of concessions designed Caymanians to make the necessary in- to stimulate tourism development in the vestments to avail themselves in the Eastern districts with an emphasis on growing AirBnB rental market and smaller bed and breakfast and other make additional income. It is all about similar establishments. The motion, which originally asked for people.” improvingThe motion the received quality ofthe lifesupport for our of to be set at CI$300,000, was amended Tourism Minister Hon. Moses Kirkcon- bythe Hon. threshold Minister to qualifyMoses forKirkconnell, concessions in- nell, who stated in his debate that, “he creasing the threshold to CI$500,000. A believes that a more aggressive policy second amendment was then proposed for the small entrepreneur who is just safeguarding the concessions to only becoming involved in tourism is needed Caymanian entrepreneurs. The motion and it is recognized in the motion”. received unanimous support from the The Government will now consider Legislature. the resolutions of the motion and put the various incentives in place. Mr. Arden Mclean, MLA Mr. Christopher Saunders, MLA said that, “for years the Eastern districts haveSpeaking suffered during from the the debate lack ofMr. tourism Mclean related businesses, and I believe it has come about because we have not been as active in promoting the Eastern dis- tricts as we should have been, for a long time”. He went on to remark on the success experienced by existing businesses but noted that, “there is so much more to be done, to be seen in those districts”. Mr. Mclean added that very little is known about the Eastern districts by existing operators in the market, and that the Eastern districts did not re- ceive their fair share of tourist visitors because the lack of development did not align with the focus of those businesses who have focused their tourism prod- of Grand Cayman. He noted that if the peopleucts and of servicesthe Eastern on districts the Western were sidegiv- en the incentives through concessions, would capture a much larger share of theEast tourism End, North market. Side and Bodden Town
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available to job seekers. These will look at resume writing andWorkshops interview thatskills, focus as well on asself-presentation at social media inwill the also work- be place and how a person’s online presence can impact their employment opportunities. “Although each of the departments participating in this year’s event has their own specialisations, they all have a common thread which is to protect and serve,” the Pre- mier, Hon. Alden McLaughlin, said. “This is a great op- portunity for the public to learn more about the variety career opportunities in public safety available in the Cay- man Islands, and I strongly encourage interested persons to accept the challenge and be an everyday hero for your community.”
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Tribute in Loving & Blessed Memory of Our Precious Angel in Heaven CHADWICK PRESELY WOOD – aka “CHAD”, who left us suddenly on 5th March, 2005 14 very sad years agoago.. 8th July, 1986 – 5th March, 2005
THANK YOU
Our Precious Son, Brother, Uncle, Nephew, Cousin, Wonderful Friend and Great Co-Worker, affectionately known as Chad or Chaddy was considered The family of the late Valerie Deanna Merren would to thank each and everyone who attended and to be “The World’s Greatest and Most Loved”. participated in her beautiful and uplifting Thanksgiving Service at the Church of God (Universal) on Saturday, 9th March, 2019. Special thanks and appreciation to Chad was a very handsome and pleasant teenage role model who had set his goals Pastor James Arch, Pianist Sister Esther Jackson, Organist Bro. Glarman Grant, and the Church in life. He was a ‘Shining Star’ and an Exceptional and Very, Very Special young man family for all their love and prayers. who was loved by all who met and knew him. He was full of life and ambition. He was very smart and loved to work and always willingly helped others whenever he had the Special thanks to all the Doctors, Nurses and other staff who attended to her or assisted in any opportunity to do so. Chad’s beautiful and sweet smile lit up the world and he always way during her illness at the George Town HSA and at Health City. Also, her Caregivers – Janice, made others around him so happy with his warmth and by telling jokes. Joyce and Jennifer for all your love and care given to her. At the time of his tragic and untimely death in such a very unusual and horrific traffic collision - through no fault of his own. He was a College Student at the ICCI (now University Special thanks and appreciation to her Special Cousins - Pat. Brugger, Bonnnie Rancel Jane & Paul College of the Cayman Islands) and was studying for his Associates Degree in Business Bodden & Special Niece Jenica Merren; George Hinds, Valerie Galloway & families of the USA; Cecile Administration and was due to graduate in July, 2005. & Dale Crighton, Pauline Wood, Maxine & Maureen Bodden; Mr. & Mrs. Paul Bodden; Special Niece Chad made us very proud of all his achievements. He is Dearly LOVED, Greatly MISSED and Jenica Merren and Bodden Funeral Services and all her many caring friends and former Co-workers can never ever be forgotten or replaced. His precious and beautiful life and so many wonderful for the beautiful floral arrangements, Tributes and cards; and to those who kindly made a donation memories of him will live on with us forever and ever. to benefit the HSA in her memory, or gave in any other way. Our Precious Guardian Angel, Chad, you are truly loved and greatly missed by all. May God bless each and every one of you. May God Bless you and protect you in Heaven. We LOVE YOU and MISS YOU terribly Our Precious Sister Deanna, Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Aunt, Special every second of every day. Rest in Peace our precious Darling one. Cousin, Nieces and Nephews and Wonderful Friend is greatly missed and will always be Forever in our hearts and always on our minds. Sadly missed by your loving and broken-hearted lovingly remembered. She lived her life to the fullest, and we are richer for that. Her pleasant Parents – Aline & Cebert Wood; Brother – Cebert, Jnr.; Sister – Gina; loving Nephews – Jace ‘Chadwick’, personality and laughter brought so much joy and happiness to everyone. Knowing Christopher (aka Chris) ‘Presley’, & Jaithan; loving Niece – Skai; loving Aunts & Uncles; Special Cousins - how ‘Special’ she was to so many people will help to comfort our hearts. Jeremy & Jesse Bodden; Merilyn, Travis & Nikita Phillips; many Close Friends; Co-Workers; Special Friends – Reagan McLean & Forde Pierson & their Sons - Caleb ‘Chadwick’ & Cameron ‘Presley’ (both Though we know heaven has welcomed our Very Special Deanna/Nana, our hearts still are named after Chad in loving memory). Also, Karin, Bing, Justin & Britt Thompson & families who feel the sorrow. May her precious soul Rest in Peace and light perpetual shine upon her. all love you and miss you very much all the time.
A Special Mother’s Day Tribute in Loving & Blessed Memory of Our Wonderful Grandmother-Hettie, Great-Grandmother & Great-Great-Grandmother - Mrs. Hettie Bodden; Our Wonderful Mother, Grandmother & Great-Grandmother - Mrs. Valerie Merren & Our Wonderful Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Sister, & Aunt Deanna Merren
Tribute in Loving & Blessed Memory of our Precious Brother, Brother-in-Law, Uncle & Cousin – EDGAR S.M. MERREN, who left us for his heavenly home on 5th May, 2005; 14 very sad years ago – two months after our Precious Chad. MRS. HETTIE BODDEN MRS. VALERIE MERREN MS. VALERIE DEANNA MERREN 30th Sept. 1940 – 24th Feb. 2019 30th March, 1911 - 4th Dec., 1997 22nd Sept. 1887 – 8th Aug., 1973 Together with Christ in Heaven Not a day goes by without thoughts of love and appreciation for all you did for all of us. SPECIAL MOTHER’S DAY WISHES to our three Dear Beloved Precious ones - our Precious Deanna’s First Mother’s Day in Heaven - for much Happiness in Heaven today and everyday as you were all such ‘Great Mothers’. Thoughts about how kind and wonderful each one of you were to all of us in each and every way. th th 12 August, 1943 – 5 May, 2005 Thank you, Lord, for the hope of a joyful reunion in Your presence in Heaven. Our Precious Edgar – You continue to be a part of many happy memories, and many loving and caring thoughts each day. We think of you always and wish we still had you here with No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what us. We loved you beyond any telling and miss you greatly, and know that you wanted to go God has prepared for those who LOVE Him. I CORINTHIANS 2:9 to Heaven to be with your Lord and Saviour and also with other dear beloved family members.
Heaven is where Jesus is. It is the place where everything lasts forever, where everything that Always lovingly remembered and FOREVER in our hearts. Sadly missed by all your is best remains, where everything good is celebrated, and where light fills every space, where loved ones in the USA and Deanna’s children – Daughter –Merilyn; Sons - Darcy, love fills every heart, where worship fills every breath, where praise never stops, where pain Craig, Perri, Shane & their Wives; her Grandchildren never enters, and where joys never cease. and Great-Granddaughter - Amira. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed always. Forever in our hearts. Your loving and devoted Sisters – Aline Wood & Chasteen Bodden; Brother – James Clayton Sent in by your loving Granddaughters, Daughters and Sisters – Mrs. Aline Wood, Merren and all our families; your Church Family at the Church of God (Universal); Special Nieces – Mrs. Chasteen Bodden; Grandson, Son & Brother – James Clayton Merren and all Merilyn & Nikita, & Nephew Travis Phillips; Cousins – George Hinds, Adrian Briggs, Cecile Crighton & Pauline Wood & families; friends our families. RIP. XOXOXOX from Sunset House, and many others. God bless you and may your soul Rest in Peace. POLICE NEWS | ALL ABOUT EDUCATION PAGE A6 Friday, May 10, 2019 | Issue No 373 C�������� T����
POLICE NEWS Police Seek Public Assistance Police Renew Call for to Identify Burglars Public Assistance to Locate Wanted Man At about 6:30AM on Saturday, 6 April, of�icers responded to a report of an at- tempted burglary at an address on Sea Daniel Rankine whichView Road,shows East three End. males The unsuccessfully homeowner attemptingprovided CCTV to break footage into the to residence the of�icers, be- Police continue to seek the assis- tance of the public to locate Daniel were exposed. One of the males also has a largefore �leeing. tattoo visibleThe faces on hisof two upper of the left males arm. Mr. Rankine is wanted in relation to twoWallace (2) burglaries Rankine (picturethat took included). place in and footage of these individuals in or- derThe to seek RCIPS the is assistance releasing of screenshots the public in identifying them. This video footage, Bodden Town, on 8 and 14 April, and and screenshots, can be viewed on our onPolice 29 April are thereminding RCIPS circulated the public his website at the link above. thatpicture. if Daniel As of 6 Rankine May, he is is still seen, at large. he is Anyone with information on the iden- Tip Line at 949-7777, or via our web- not be approached; instead, 9-1-1 tity of these men is encouraged to con- should be called immediately. tact the Bodden Town Police Station at Tips can also be submitted anonymous- Those who have not seen Mr. Rank- 947-2220 lysite via http://www.rcips.ky/submit-a-tip. the Miami-based call centre of ine but have information about where Crime Stoppers at 800-8477(TIPS), he may be are urged to contact the Anonymous or email tips can DC Wandabe provided Nixon di- at Bodden Town Police Station at 947- [email protected]. Con�idential 2220. or online https://www.tipsubmit.com/ rectly to the RCIPS via our WebTips.aspx?AgencyID=681. Attempted Rape in George Town, Male Arrested caught and detained by the man who at- measures have been put in place for the tempted to sexually assault her, but then victim. attemptedShortly after rape 6:00AM which occurredon Monday, in 6ththe vicinityMay, of�icers of Grackle responded Road, toGeorge a report Town. of an A woman was taken for treatment for himself in to police later that day and was woman had been at the residence when �led the scene before police arrived. The arrestedThe man, on age suspicion 38 of George of attempted Town, turned rape, a man known to her broke in and made charged. criminal trespass, burglary, and threats to aggressive sexual advances toward her. minorThe matter injuries is andcurrently subsequently under inves- dis- kill. He remains in police custody as the tigation and all necessary safeguarding investigation continues. The womanTeams, attempted to �lee but was Political Parties and Independent Candidates The independent countries of the different from and similar to political English-speaking Caribbean gave birth parties. But is it all that obvious? And by their functions. They provide oppor- which has more advantages? tunitiesPolitical for partiespeople with can alsosimilar be political de�ined these organizations, for the most part, As I have written before, teams, like philosophies and ideas to meet, organ- becameto political permanent parties in features the late of 1930’s the polit- and political parties, are principally polit- ize and campaign in order to place their ical landscapes of these countries. ical organizations which have as their members in Government, but if not, at On the other hand, Cayman did not main objective control of the machin- least in Opposition. In doing this polit- ery of government. Both are political ical parties are the main institutions attempt at two-party politics ended organizations in the sense that they which provide candidates for elections have its �irst party until 1958. Its brief are concerned with the issue of power and by extension provide the nation’s ‘ Teams had replaced political parties in and its utilization at the level of the na- political leaders. Political parties re- Caymansoon and Islands by the general politics election until the of more1972 tion-state. Political parties, like teams, cruit and nominate candidates who the recent advent of the People’s Progres- have to be concerned with the broad leaders think will win in elections. They sive Movement (PPM) formed in 2002 agenda of issues facing the societies in help their candidates to win elections and the United Democratic Party ( UDP) which they operate and the larger glob- now Cayman Democratic Party ( CDP) al environment which have direct and formed in 2001. indirect bearing on local realities. Polit- extent,and while also not provide in of�ice these they functions monitor butthe The main teams in Cayman’s politics ical parties, like teams, work not just to areactions limited of of�ice by the holders. fact that Teams, they totend some to be ‘transitory’. control of the government apparatus in Another distinguishing feature of a have included the Unity Team of 1976; orderin�luence to be policy in charge but ultimatelyof the formulation to have political party is desire for permanence. straightforwardthe Dignity Team to of say 1980 how and teams the Na-are and execution of policies. It seems to me that only in this respect Dr. Livingston Smith is a Professor at tional Team of 1992. It should be pretty were the Teams which dominated the the University College of the Cayman Islands. He is also Director of the CXC local political scene prior to the forma- Education Volunteer programme tion of the UDP and PPM, not political parties. As I have written before, those ious Ministries. There is a Minister of who form political parties usually do so Education, Finance, Tourism, and so on. with a desire that they become a perma- The party in Opposition, though not in nent part of their societies. That many government, knows that an important disappear after at most two years does function of an Opposition party is also not mean that that was the intention. Because political parties are charac- to present alternative positions and pos- terized by an intention to be permanent, sibilitiesto consistently in a consistent, critique Government organized and there is need for a constitution, formal credible way that demonstrates that the constituency organization, a system of party in Opposition is thinking through voting to change party leaders and so current issues and is in touch with what on. Political parties are thus much more is happening. formal organizations. Teams are by their nature organizations in transition- they ow Cabinet’ of persons appointed by the are formed around election time and LeaderThis isof usually the Opposition best done to by speak a ‘Shad- on participants, as far as I can tell, under- stand their transitory nature. ow Minister of Education, of Finance, of As political parties are permanent po- Tourism,speci�ied orportfolios. however, So else there the isLeader a Shad- of litical organizations, they strive to have the Opposition might indicate he intends an organizational structure that can to call the various Ministries. Apart from facilitate the recruitment of members, providing cut and thrust in political life, develop policy, raise campaign funds to educate the electorate about campaign a serious Opposition Party, is also a sig- issues, and other such activities. They nalthe appointmentto the public ofas ato Shadow who would Cabinet likely by develop views, positions and policies be Minsters if the Opposition Party were and communicate these to the elector- to become Government. ate not only, but especially during elec- The public can scrutinize way ahead tion campaigns. of time what it desires and Opposition In addition, because political parties are permanent organizations, the voting and general public knows way before- Spokespersons while providing to the hand what they are getting. They know ingpublic with, a ‘Governmentand proposing in new Waiting’, policy also di- that that the party in Opposition or sim- rectionsget useful that experience they would critiquing, undertake agree- so ply not in government, is striving to do the public knows what are the other pol- so. The public knows beforehand that icy options likely to be taken if the par- if the leader of the party in Opposition ty in Opposition were in Government. were to win the election, he or she will Hopefully, if they became Government, be leading the country. There are no sur- they should be able to ‘hit the ground prises with political parties as persons running’ being to some extent already contesting are likely to be in the public familiar with the issue and challenges in domain for some time. their respective portfolios. Take for example, a serious Opposition Running a country is serious business and is best served by persons who have
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Teams, Political Parties and Advertise Independent Candidates your ... Continued story from page A6 his position as King and his inability to Political parties are superior organ- izations to teams. Nonetheless, politi- spent time thinking about the issues and grudges the ‘ wet sea boy’, who perched cal parties, to be taken seriously, must proposing ideas and position papers onrest, a mast,even amidon the wind quietest and waves, of nights, nods be- of function as modern organizations. They way before an election. The political easily. ‘Uneasy lies the head that wears must resist personality politics in favour novice, not saddled with the responsibil- the crown’ he concluded. of party transparency. They must be JOBS ity of running a government, faithful to their constitutions may believe that the issues and must engage in continued Beauty here Therapist are simple and clear and renewal of persons and ideas solutions obvious, but in gov- and so on. Their aim should BartenderFast, ernment soon learns that the not be only to win and main- GardeneDesignerr issues are far more complex tain governmental power, but Cameraman and that getting things done must embrace an active and Solicitor permanent identity in the Affordable.Secretary with multiple constituencies community by engaging in Lawyer andrequires of learning the art how of working to sur- research, civic education and OnlyDriver 48 hours’ vive on far less sleep. The in- training and routinely forg- Plastic SurgeonCOOK experienced, now at the helm ing strong cross-party net- notice requiredDive instruct of government, immediately works and discussions with Director government, communities and NGO’s. AcceptedHairdresser by Immigration agrees with Shakespeare’s Henry IV, who, bemoaning BATABANO | TOURISM PAGE A8 Friday, May 10, 2019 | Issue No 373 C�������� T���� Cayman Carnival Batabano pays homage to Cayman’s turtling heritage at Junior Batabano Junior Batabano is set to hit the
Turtle”,streets ofwhich George pays Town homage on Saturday to Cayman’s May turtling11, 2019 heritage. with the theme “Once Upon A “One of our new marketing initiatives for Cayman Carnival Batabano overall going forward is to reconnect the car- nival in creative ways with the original meaning of the word ‘Batabano’, which is the native Caymanian term for the tracks left in the sand when turtles go ashore to nest during nesting season, which typically starts around May each year,” explained the Chairperson of the Cayman Carnival Batabano Committee, nesting season being all about the emer- genceDonna of Myrie-Stephen. turtle hatchlings, “With it thewas turtle only with the Juniors.” this year from the following schools: the following prizes again this year: �ittingThis thatyear’s we Junior launch Batabano this new costumes initiative were therefore designed and created 25 students donning the costume de- by returning costume designer, Richard Cayman International School will have Junior Batabano Band of the Year; Bartholomew of Trinidad, along with Second“Everyone Runner involved Up; Thirdis very Runner excit- studentssign called wearing “Sailing incostumes Las Tortugas”; called edUp; about and Spirit this year’s of Junior Junior Batabano. Batabano will represent some aspect of Cayman’s Red Bay Primary School will have 39 turtle theme and are all looking for- turtlingShane James. heritage, Each as school’swell as a fewcostume(s) fantasy ward to seeing the costumes in the turtles. “Save The Turtles”; Savannah Primary There are six schools and more than andSchool George will have Town 66 studentsPrimary inwill the have “My Batabano Committee member who Favourite Turtle Souveneir” costume; hasparade,” been said coordinating WendyAnn JuniorGeorge, Bat- the
400 children and teens participating 49 students in two sections wearing also looking forward to the Family Turtlecostumes Playing called Mas”. “Have You Ever Funabano Day for activities the past and10 years. the much-antic- “We’re Seen A Flying Turtle” and “Sir ipated dance competition following the CI$15 to dance, or CI$20 to dance and parade where each school will compete skate.teens aged 13-16 only. Admission is dentsSt. Ignatiusin four different Catholic costume School’s for the coveted Junior Batabano Band Of Junior Batabano is sponsored by: sectionsentry this under year will the have theme 147 “The stu- The Rotary Club of Grand Cayman; The Turtle Cycle”. The sections are The event starts with Family Fun Day Ministry of District Administration, called: “Emerging At Full Moon”; activitiesThe Year title,on the and lawns other of prizes.” the old Glass Tourism, and Transport; The Ministry House at 1pm, with lots of games, activ- of Health, Environment, Culture, and ities, food, mask-decorating, face paint- Of“The Eggs”. Race For Survival”; “Bat- ing, and much more. casting; Cayman Airways; Picture This; abano In The Sand”; and “A Nest Then at 3pm, pick a spot along the pa- Housing; Pinnacle Media; DMS Broad- is returning to the Junior Bat- National Bank; and Netclues. abanoJohn paradeA. Cumber after Primary an eight-year School way from the Glass House on Elgin Av- LeThe Classique; Batabano DHL; Chairperson Butter�ield; Caymanadded: enuerade routethrough as the400+ heart children of George wind Towntheir sporting the costume design and back to the Glass House where they schools, families, and local businesses calledhiatus, “Hidden and will In have The 77 Kelp”. students will each perform choregraphed dances continuing“We’re always to put thrilled their tosupport see so behind many on stage as part of the competition for this cultural experience for our young will also be in the Junior Bat- prizes. The event is expected to end by people, because they really are the fu- abanoThe Caymanparade, Islandsas well Boy as aScouts local Junior Batabano supporters and spon- The Junior Batabano partici- the6pm. annual Junior Batabano Teen Dance sors,ture ofand Batabano. we look Weforward sincerely to the thank contin- all patinggroup ofschools young are beauty competing queens. for Later that evening, from 7pm-11pm, ued support.”
takes place at King’s Sport Center for weekend in May for 2020 and beyond, Batabano Committee welcomes the with Junior Batabano launching the weekend in May. return to one parade on Grand Cayman CaymanThere is Carnival much still season to be ondetermined the �irst with regards to the new parade logistics Having served as the National Carni- ond carnival parade on a separate date, Brac's Braccanal carnival on the Discov- and new administrative structure for val of the Cayman Islands since the Ro- on Grand Cayman. Government’s sponsorship of Batabano, tary Club of Grand Cayman established that the Government agreed with the and we look forward to continuing to ment agreed with the steadfast position jointery Day compromise weekend. Wethat are the also Batabano pleased work with all stakeholders and parties val Batabano Committee welcomes the of Wethe are Batabano also happy Committee, that the and Govern- the Committee and CIMBA presented and involved, in our unwavering commit- Government'sBatabano in 1983, decision the Caymanto no longer Carni- Cayman Islands Mas Band Association ment to one carnival on Grand Cayman, grant road closure permission for a sec- (CIMBA), to not compete with Cayman abano's adult parade to the second announced in July 2018 to move Bat- and unity with our Sister Islands. Director of Tourism Among Recipients of CTO Allied Member Awards Former Grenada tourism minister allied members on the CTO’s board of About Caribbean Week Brenda Hood is among six stalwarts of directors, the Jerry Award recognises New York Caribbean tourism to be honoured by people who demonstrate a passion for the Caribbean Tourism Organization the region and have dedicated time, en- (CTO) allied membership at the Travel area.Caribbean Artistes, Week performers, New York celebrity is the largest chefs, Industry Awards Dinner during Carib- professional resources to its develop- theregional Diaspora, tourism investors activity inand the other New stra-York ment.ergy, �inancial, and other personal and next month. Meanwhile, Noel Mignott, president and the media for a week of festivities de- beanHood Week is the New chairman York of (#CWNY2019) the Grenada signedtegic partners to raise awareness join government of the Caribbe- of�icials Tourism Authority, and has served at an’s diverse tourism industry and provide various stages during her career on the and chief executive of�icer of The PM opportunities for member destinations to CTO’s human resources technical com- Inc.,Group, will and receive Annette the Stowe, Special internet Recogni- and promote their individual products and mittee, and the boards of the then Car- tionconference Award administratorfor high performance. at CTO-USA, This services, participate in meetings, semi- ibbean Disaster Emergency Response award honours high-performance indi- nars and other business development ac- Tourism director of the Cayman Islands, Agency (now the Caribbean Disaster viduals whose contributions, particu- tivities to further enhance the Caribbean Rosa Harris Emergency Management Agency) and larly in the last year, have truly made a brand, and provide updates and critical the Inter-Parliamentary Forum of the difference among the region or Caribbe- support to travel agents and the media CTO members receive special conces- Americas. sions when they participate in Carib- limited to service directly in the travel Caribbean Week is supported by: arena,an community but for service and/or in industry. any ancillary It is not in- Academywho in�luence Engraving, key travel American demographics. Express, TourismShe, along Authority, with Colin will James,receive chief the Al-ex- dustry that supports tourism and brings Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Bedes- alliedmembersbean Week New or York. email To membership@ �ind out more liedecutive Award of�ice forof theoutstanding Antigua & contribu- Barbuda continuous positive recognition to the caribtourism.com.about membership visit http://bit.ly/ tions to the region’s development. region. The Allied Award was established in In addition to the CTO allied mem- see Sports, The British Virgin Islands, About the Caribbean 2005 to recognise individuals within the bership awards, CTO will announce the Bloomingdale’s, Blue Waters, Calabash Tourism Organization CTO family – government, airline, cruise winners of the travel media awards and CoolCove TechResort Air & ConditioningSpa, Cayman Islands,and Refrig- Cit- The Caribbean Tourism Organization will present its Lifetime Achievement erationitech Solutions, LLC, Delta Coyaba Airlines, Beach Dominica, Resort, CTO staff – who have done an extraor- Award, its Distinguished Caribbean Cit- dinaryline, allied job of and contributing, af�iliate members in a tangible and izen Award and its Award of Excellence, Grenada, Jamaica, James Beard Founda- representation(CTO), with headquarters in Canada, inis Barbados,the Car- way, to the sustainable development of among others, while Jamaica will pres- tion,Doctor’s JetBlue, Cave, FourLightspeed Season ResortReservation Nevis, ibbean’sof�ices in tourism New York development and London agency and the region. ent the Marcella Martinez and the Mar- comprising membership of the region’s Tourism director of the Cayman Is- lands, Rosa Harris, along with Laura The Travel Industry Awards Din- system, Martinique, Ocean Terrace Inn, Davidson, president and founder of cia Vickery-Wallace awards. Round Hill Hotel and Villas, Sandals, St. ish-speaking,�inest countries as well and as territories a myriad includ- of pri- Laura Davidson Public Relations, will Vincent and The Grenadines, Saint Lu- vateing Dutch,sector English,allied members. French andThe CTO’s Span- be celebrated with the Jerry Award for ner will take place on Thursday 6 June cia,To Theparticipate Wyndham in, New or Yorkersponsor Hotel, any vision is to position the Caribbean as the passion with which they serve the forfrom the 7 –dinner 10 p.m. can at be the purchased Wyndham online New Travel+Leisure, Williams-Sonoma. the most desirable, year-round, warm region. Yorker (481 Eighth Avenue). Tickets www.caribbeanweek.com; email Carib- weather destination, and its purpose is [email protected] Week New York event, or visitcall late Jerry Magit who represented the only via https://www.caribbeanweek. 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Miss Guyana World Miss Curacao Miss cayman Miss Belize Caribbean Queens invade Cayman ... Continued story from page A1 driver who doubled as their security as Our National Queen, Miss Cayman Is- wellrick Websteras very canwilling be ever island so proudhost! Theirof his heartdays in is alwaysthe city”. in SheCayman. also said that her castle for the time was Cayman Beach workBefore is inhitting the Unitedthe road States, with but Tribal her busy with ambassador duties as she for Batabano, the ladies had fun visiting hostedlands Universe four of her2018, pageant Caitlin sisters Tyson from was the Botanical Park and Cayman Crys- the Caribbean to come have some fun in Suites, who graciously sponsored the tal Caves on the other end of the island our national carnival and they happily dinedmost picturesqueat places such view as and Pappagallo amazing and got to meet the Blue Iguanas before obliged. Joining her for this wonderful property for them to enjoy. The queens time of vacation, networking, fun, a little The Lobster Pot, in the heart of George TownRestaurant and Grape in the Tree heart Café of and West yes, Bay,you making a quick stop at Pedro Castle. Miss Belize Universe Jenelli Fraser, Miss guessed it, in the heart of Bodden Town. swimBack onwith the the West Dolphins Bay side at the they Dolphin got to BarbadosR&R and a Universewhole lot Meghanof Caymankind Theobalds, was The islands have lots of hearts and the Coves,ride horses and even with foundSpirit timeof the to West visit and Miss Curacao Universe Akisha Albert dine at the Cayman Turtle Center. On each district, were amazed at all of the the last day they cruised to Cayman Kai Miss Barbados offerings.�ive that continuedOther restaurants to beat on throughout their list diesand Misswere Guyana treated World to local Ambika attractions Ramraj. were The Cayman Cabana’s Farm to Ta- and just before going to the airport, they With a jam-packed schedule, the la- ble event, Tillies, Cayman Turtle Center, aboard KK Sunshine Luxury Charters in the heart of Cayman. Miss Barbados lucky enough to get a glimpse of this isting not back that to easy, their orlives so ofthey “queening” tell us, they and and delicacies that we only �ind deep royalvisited entourage the Craft was Market. in for Whoever a treat that was madeeven though it look a likeday ain piece the life of ofcake. a queen The promised that it would not be the last! theParadise view ofand the Lucky harbor. Slice/Cayman Crep- Cayman Islands will not soon forget the Theirate conch chariot fritters for forthe theduration �irst time of their and erie/MojosOur Queen right Caitlin on theTyson, Waterfront was the withper- cameras. royal invasion of these lovelies and we stay, from pick up and drop off at the fect host because before claiming the wasFor �illed six withglorious hugs daysand smiles the gorgeous for their airport, to all of their destinations and coveted crown of Miss Cayman Islands to not be strangers to this place that we waiting on them hand and foot, Mr Ken- last year, she was a working model and sipped champagned while watching the getwish to them call home. a Bon To Voyage all of andthe businessesa message up and coming ac- sunset,Caribbean danced queens and aterocked delectable to the beat food, of that made their stay so enjoyable, begin- Mr Killer, and even “got on a little bad” ning with Cayman Airways for bringing City so her appre- on de road, all the while looking abso- them in, they each say a heartfelt Thank ciationtress in for New the Yorksun may very well far as they tried to pack it all in before get- back soon ya hear”. transcend the resi- lutely �lawless. The schedule was hectic You and to them we say “unna come dents that call this place home all year around. “My country is so beautiful that I just wanted to share it with these ladies that made my time in Thailand at the Miss Universe pageant so enjoyable and re- minded me of home every day”. “After my reign I go back to my
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Since you’ll be supporting more JUST TWO Happy Mother’s Day As Mother’s Day nears it is a reasoning when it came to the best for their that gave us the gift of life. No child. A mother is often a PER DAY mattertime to what re�lect your on relationshipthe woman philosopher who knows with your mother is, she is the so much stuff that the are a must for my family and I on a reason that you are here and greatest compliment dailyI don’t basis. know Forget about all theyou talk but aboutEGGS for that we should be grate- that one can achieve is ful. If you are fortunate to still to realise that she has have your mother with you, rubbed off on you in a arecholesterol packed etc.with With anti- 9 gramsoxidants, of then count yourself lucky. If positive way. healthyprotein fats and and just amino 85 calories, acids. theyThe you have had a great mother Mothers and their yolk also contains choline, a fat to you, then you know that children are in a catego- your life is what it is because of ry all their own. There's will not make you fat. Based on re- large egg contains 50 IU units of vi- no bond so strong in the cent�ighting studies nutrient. here are Its some cholesterol reasons tamin D. mother is the best friend an- entire world. A mother’s PROTECTS THE LIVER - Eggs yoneher love could and have sacri�ice. because A good she love and support can ably boiled. contain vitamin B, necessary for Catherine Tyson fuel a normal human be- to BRAINhave JUST FOOD TWO -PER The DAY- American prefer- healthy hair and protecting the skin you to be the best. The days of ing to do the impossible. Journal of Clinical Nutrition found from hyperpigmentation. It also onlyis sel�less thinking and aboutalways oneself wanting usually stands It is pure and does not shatter with time. that men who had one egg daily contains Phospholipids, needed to still when one becomes a mother. After all, A mother’s love is never-ending. The say- performed better in cognitive tests prevent liver disease. ing is “A mother’s work is never done” and than those who didn’t. Harvard Reduces risk of cardiovascu- give up space in your body and nourish- as we get older it is up to us to honor that lar disease - mentbecoming for yourself a mother to �irst feed required and nourish that youan- dedication of our mother all year round but eggs as a brain food that protects that the Phospholipids regulate the on that day, we should show her honor. A theHealth brain con�irms from decline this by as describing you age. body’s cholesterolStudies absorption have shown and one before it ever made its entrance into mother serves us all through the year, so on Moms give the children this instead thisother world human and being. then You stand and on that its child own were two this special day of the year, we get to honor of bacon. of Eastern Finland found that eating feet. A mother often gives up her needs for IMPROVES VISION - Eggs con- onein�lammation. daily does A studynot increase by University your the needs and wishes of her children. Dai- are: tain Lutein, a carotenoid essential risk for cardiovascular disease. ly, she is up earlier than anyone and while her.• FamousAbraham quotes Lincoln that -we "All all that can relateI am, orto for skin and eye health. Lutein pro- WEIGHT LOSS - ever hope to be, I owe to my angel mother." tects against cataracts, and age- re- found that eating eggs for breakfast role for her children and family. • Barack Obama - "Mothers are the lated macular degeneration, also leads to a smaller intakeStudies of lunch. have everyoneA mother’s is sleeping love is considered is still ful�illing the only her rocks of our families and a foundation in protecting against heart disease An egg-based breakfast enhanc- unconditional love and is worldwide with our communities." and some forms of cancer. es weight loss. They also contain no distinction of colour or creed because • Robert Browning - "Motherhood: All HELPS ABSORB CALCIUM - The essential amino acids the body re- in all societies, races and countries, a love begins and ends there." vitamin D in eggs is great for teeth • Julie B. Beck - "There is no limit to and bone strength. Not only does nance. the backbone of society and is a guide and what a mother can accomplish. Righteous it strengthen bones but helps the quires metabolism and mainte- teachermother’s to love help isus usually to properly the same.navigate She life. is women have changed the course of history body better absorb calcium. One nature is always in your kitchen. and will continue to do so." So, ensure that this great food of cooking, to doctoring advice as to what to • Kristen Proby - "No one else will ever takeShe is when our �irstwe have teacher an ache of everything, to even helping from know the strength of my love for you. Af- ter all, you're the only one who knows the even appears to be psychic as she can often sound of my heart from the inside." seeus with right relationship through us advise.and know Somehow, something she • Italian Proverb - "A good mother is even before we even tell her. A good moth- worth a hundred teachers" er often cares for her child more than she • Jewish Proverb says - "God could not be everywhere and therefore he made an. Even one of the meekest mothers can mothers cares for her own life. She is a fearless wom- Life doesn't come with a manual, it if she feels that her child or children’s life is comes with a mother. To all mothers out inbecome any sort the of �iercest peril. Mostmost mother’sprotective say source that there, Happy Mother’s Day; we appreciate when they had a child, they lost all sense of
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The Family of the Late Andrew Darwin Bush Talking Past One Another regrets to announce his passing on The Rev’d Christopher Pierce until the other sur- Tuesday, 30 April, 2019. St Alban’s Church, George Town water from the sea renders. churchofenglandcayman.org isit. Wesalty suppose and that Jesus’ disciples from the bottle A funeral service will be held 3:00 p.m. Most of us have tried having isn’t because we’ve to understand. Pri- Saturday, 11 May, 2019 at a conversation with someone experienced it. were at �irst, slow Community of Christ, George Town. where we realised our words ion, he told them were having the effect of water ters of faith and the onor tomultiple his cruci�ix- occa- Interment will follow in rolling off a duck’s back. The waySo, itthat is with we mat-live sions that he must South Sound Cemetery. words were being heard but them out. be betrayed, killed, not understood in the same People who be- and that he would Condolences can be registered at www.boddenfuneralservices.com & Bodden Funeral Service Facebook page way we were meaning them. No lieve that God is all rise again on the matter how we tried to explain powerful, all know- third day, yet on our position, the other person ing, and unchange- the day of his res- was just not comprehending. able and that He urrection, with the To be honest, we’ve all been on has communicated to mankind empty tomb in front of them, both sides such conversations. through His created order; the Apostle John tells us: “They still did not understand from past one another rather than and then the bible, look at the Churchill’s Funeral Home effectivelySuch efforts communicating. �ind us just talking worldmost speci�ically through that through lens. Those Jesus from the dead.” The thing missing in such in- that believe mankind is the Scripture that Jesus had to rise We have been asked to announce the passing of stances is a lack of knowledge source of all knowledge and Mrs. Perline Rosley Seymour, about the presuppositions of that popular science should stopWhat talking changed past one their another? world- who passed away on Sunday, May 05, 2019. one another. In fact, honest dictate our approach to life and view? What enabled them to A Thanksgiving Service will be held at communication is impossible morals look through that lens made the change. It was the Elmslie Memorial United Church, without each person knowing and order their lives accord- powerSomething of the outside Holy Ghost of themhav- 48 Harbour Drive, George Town on what shapes the others’ way of ingly. ing raised Jesus from the grave, Saturday, June 01, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. looking at and understanding The two sides can under- nothing or no one else...and Viewing: 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Interment at: Old Man Bay Cemetery stand one another if they hon- nothing else will change those so we all have presuppositions. our each other’s presupposi- Condolences can be registered at churchillsfuneralhome.com Theythe world. undergird, We all shape, pre-suppose, and in- tions but they will never agree form our world-view. because those views are mutu- sitionwho oppose to Jesus, and to him, �ight that against they ally exclusive. They butt heads mighthim. Surrender be given thosea better in oppo-mind because we’ve been told it is and try to live up to the faith Churchill’s Funeral Home andWe because suppose we’ve that experiencedwater is wet the ewes. Neither will cease you profess. like two big rams �ighting over
We have been asked to announce the passing of Mr. Mark Morgan, who passed away on Tuesday April 30, 2019. Cayman in the Throes of Moulting Mr. Morgan will be repatriated to Jamaica. — What Gains and Losses? By Pastor M. Alson Ebanks great value that is placed on per- sonal choice and individual hap- Condolences can be registered at churchillsfuneralhome.com To anyone alive and attentive piness, despite the reality that to life in these fomented Cayman with many of these choices there Islands, it is obvious that we are is a high risk of danger to the in- at another major moult, pulsat- dividual and society at large. The Churchill’s Funeral Home ing to shed the now-considered dominant outlook and approach outgrown skin that is linked to is that the autonomy of persons cannot be trumped by any other We have been asked to announce the passing of into a more propitious future. (imposed) value. Instead of reli- Mr. Roberto Seymour, Nota unique being past masters in order of ourto move own gion and morality being viewed better known as “Mr. Bob”, destiny, however, we appear to as wise masters in the school of who passed away on Tuesday, May 07, 2019. life, they are now viewed as nui- ty-wide scale is slowly burning Details of a Thanksgiving Service will be to what is being promised by sances, or (at best) relics of a past away multi-generational values, announced at a later date. thehave purveyors given insuf�icient of the “Emperor’s thought era to be venerated, but of no like magma from an erupting new clothes,” nor have we care- current value—like yesteryear’s distant volcano. This disorder fully counted the cost associated pounds, shillings and pence. manifests itself in the simulta- Condolences can be registered at churchillsfuneralhome.com with this exchange. To this ob- The dominant values in west- neous embrace of social and en- server, one thing that is being ern culture are clearly those of vironmental consciousness and jettisoned (or has been jetti- personal happiness and material a rejection of traditional (Chris- soned) by my people is our val- prosperity. Cayman is but a mi- Churchill’s Funeral Home ue system that gave priority to crocosm of western culture, in to save the earth and feed our community over individualism, which both multi-generational future,tian-based) but apparently morality. Wehave want not and objective truth over person- Caymanians and newly arrived have seen how this is at odds We have been asked to announce the passing of al (subjective) preferences. residents and transient (guest) with the agenda being promoted Mr. Layton Leslie Ebanks, workers relentlessly scramble who passed away on Monday, May 06, 2019. ues-based decisions, we do not the life of the unborn for our per- Details of a Thanksgiving Service will be needSince to judge all decisions what people’s are val- sonalin certain comfort quarters and convenience, to sacri�ice announced at a later date. ues are; they show us what they prosperity,to �ill their basketslike so many with trophieschildren or how the current emphasis on are by their actions. And my peo- infrom an Easter the �ields egg hunt. of pleasure and personal happiness and bounda- ple have shown by their actions The sobering reality is that in ry-less sexual practices is a grow- what their “new skin” represents. this cultural crucible, a kind of ing canker on the central organ of Condolences can be registered at churchillsfuneralhome.com Our society now celebrates the personality disorder on a socie- society, the human family. BUSINESS | WORLD WATCH PAGE A12 Friday, May 10, 2019 | Issue No 373 C�������� T���� CIMPA 2019 Awards Shortlist Announced Local Marketing Agencies, Creative Professionals and In-House Teams Short- Video of the Year listed for CIMPA 2019 Marketing Awards, • Salute by Cayman Airways with Winners Announced at a Prestigious mercial Awards Ceremony to be held on June 6th, • Caribbean Marine Services Info- 2019. • CIIPA Awards Gala “Pioneer” Earlier this year, many of Cayman’s • Cayman Airways’ “Salute” marketers compiled their most suc- Brand of the Year cessful marketing initiatives from the • SlowBoxed Food Day 2018 at Camana Bay • Island Naturals the Cayman Islands Marketing Profes- • KAABOO Cayman 2018 calendar year for submission to • Pink Duck Publishing Creative Professional of the Year sionals Association’s (“CIMPA”) 2019 byAwards. six independent, Since then, international over 40 submis- judg- ways essions and have the beentop four reviewed submissions and critiqued across • Charles R. 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ForFor a complete update of Local News, Notices and Events, log on to www.caymaniantimes.kyw The only website that allows you to download your daily news and upload your advertisements REGIONAL C360 C�������� T���� Friday, May 10, 2019 | Issue No 373 PAGE B1 Former T&T Attorney General and Opposition Senator Appear in Court on Corruption Charges Former Attorney General Anand Ram- conceal, and transfer crim- time and my day in logan and United National Congress inal property which rep- court. Matters that resented corrupt rewards are subject to the Ramdeen appeared in court this morn- given to Ramlogan by Nel- court, of course I can’t (UNC) Senator and attorney Gerald comment. However I and conspired for Nelson will be going to court ing on corruption charges, �ive days af- toson give for ten the per State cent briefs;of the myself to represent rewardter being themselves held for questioning with fees from by police legal paid legal fees to Ramlo- my clients. I will be over an alleged conspiracy to �inancially gan as a “gift” or “reward” But Ramlogan says life will continue for being granted those tomorrow and I in- briefs from the State. tendback to at live my my law life �irm as charges. occurred on various dates normal. No weapon forThe him two as normal, were chargedeven as helate �ights Friday. the betweenState briefs. October The offences1, 2010 formed against me At that time, Ramlogan was granted shall prosper,” he said. Nelson, who has entered Attorney-at-law Ramdeen was released on TT $1.5 mil- intoand Septembera plea deal 9, with2015. the Pamela Elder who TT$1.2 million (US$ 177,450) bail while prosecution and will tes- leads Ramlogan’s tify against his co-conspir- legal team, told re- forelion (US$Chief 221,812) Magistrate bail. Maria Busby ators, appeared in court Former Attorney General Anand Ramlogan (left) and United National Congress porters that she had At their �irst court appearance be- last Friday and was grant- (UNC) Senator and attorney Gerald Ramdeen appeared in court today on heard that Nelson, the ed bail. He is set to return corruption charges toEarle-Caddle plea as their in charges the Port are of Spainindictable. Magis- to court later this month. was ailing and she tratesIt is Courtalleged today, that neitherthey conspired was required with Ramlogan and Ramdeen, meantime, clared after his court appearance that hoped he would receiveState’s the star best witness, medi- will make another court appearance on “at the end the day truth will emerge”, cal treatment and would be able to tes- Nelson for Ramlogan to misbehave in and in the meantime it would be busi- tify. Jamaica-born Queen’s Counsel Vincent ness as usual for him. “I hope…he keeps in good health and theJune media 28. either before or after leaving “I know at the end of the day the truth does not go to the hereafter before we briefs;public conspiredof�ice by accepting for Ramdeen sums to ofreceive, mon- theWhile court Ramdeentoday, a smiling did not Ramlogan speak with de- will emerge and I anxiously await my get an opportunity to cross-examine ey from Nelson for granting him State him with respect to these allegations he has made against two senior members of the Crown,” Elder said, adding that
Public Prosecutions Roger Gaspard that heshe would had con�idencemake all necessary in the Directordisclosures of and do everything in his power to make sure the matter is dealt with expedi- tiously. Ramlogan was arrested last
Airport while Ramdeen surrendered toWednesday police later at that Piarco day after International learning there was a warrant for his arrest.
from the Anti-Corruption Investiga- A smiling Anand Ramlogan emerging from court with his legal tiveThey Bureau were before questioned being charged by officers last Gerald Ramdeen (front left) heading to court with his lawyers team Friday night. ExxonMobil Moving into Phase Small Two of Oil Development Off Guyana Earthquake ExxonMobil is moving ahead with a second phase of oil development offshore Guyana. It said it has funded the Liza Phase 2 devel- Recorded off opment after receiving government and regu- latory approvals. The company said the Phase 2 startup, Trinidad which is expected in mid-2022, will produce up to 220,000 barrels of oil per day and fur- ther capitalize on the development potential in the early hours of this morning. A 3.8 magnitude tremor was felt in parts of Trinidad barrelsof the Stabroek of oil per Block, day by where 2025. ExxonMobil es- The University of the West Indies (UWI) Seismic Re- timatesA total it ofcould six drillproduce centres more are than planned, 750,000 as search Centre at the St Augustine Campus said it oc- well as approximately 30 wells, including 15 greescurred west west at of a Trinidaddepth of aroundfour kilometres. 2:09 a.m. production, nine water injection and six gas NoIt was damage located was at reported. 10.88 degrees north and 61.94 de- injection wells. Liza Phase 2 is expected to latercost US$6 this yearbillion. for a third phase of development, Pa- alent. The 13 discoveries on the block to date have Exxon said a �inal investment decision is expected estimated at more than 5 billion barrels of oil equiv- and 220,000 barrels per day with startup as early as 2023.yara, which is expected to produce between 180,000 established the potential for at least �ive �loating pro- Liza Phase 1, meantime, remains on track to achieve 2025.duction, storage and of�loading (FPSO) vessels pro- ducing more than 750,000 barrels of oil per day by to 120,000 barrels of oil per day at peak rates. duction Guyana Limited is the operator and holds �irstExxonMobil oil by the �irstsays quarter it is also of evaluating 2020. It will additional produce de- up ExxonMobil’s af�iliate, Esso Exploration and Pro- ana Exploration Ltd. holds 30 per cent interest and Block, including at the Turbot area and Hammerhead. CNOOC45 per cent Petroleum interest Guyana in the Stabroek Limited, Block.a wholly-owned Hess Guy- velopment potential in other areas of the Stabroek subsidiary of CNOOC Limited, holds 25 per cent in- The current discovered recoverable resources are terest. The Stabroek Block is 26,800 square kilometres. Virgin Atlantic Boss Expresses Interest in Investing in LIAT son is reported to be interested in in- er would put his resources into a smaller vestingBusiness in cash-strapped magnate Sir regional Richard airline Bran- LIATHe thatadded would that thenot Virginbe able Group to achieve found- a LIAT. “There just is not [enough] passen- Prime Minister in Antigua and Barbu- gerspro�itable and other status. kinds of possibilities to da,Chief Lionel of StaffHurst, within told reportersthe Of�ice follow- of the ing a Cabinet meeting that discussions bean,” Hurst said. had been held with the British business makeMeanwhile, LIAT pro�itable according within to the the Antigua Carib- magnate, investor and philanthropist. Observer newspaper, the Antigua and He said the talks involved helping the Barbuda is having discussions with Bar- Antigua-based LIAT out of its struggling bados – LIAT’s largest shareholder – to purchase its shares in the regional carrier. it-making enterprise. �inancial“The entrepreneur situation to becomehas proposed a prof- ing that Barbados has indicated its investing several million dollars. He sharesThe newspaperin LIAT have quoted been Hursta burden as say- on would wet lease several aircraft – jets – the country. However, he said the value of Barba- to Jamaica, Haiti and down into Antigua dos’ shares in LIAT has not yet been de- and theyBarbados. would The �ly from whole Fort idea Lauderdale is to en- termined. large LIAT, rather than collapse LIAT or LIAT shareholders met in Antigua last making it a smaller entity,” Hurst said, week and agreed to further examine a explaining that this would allow the air proposal by host Prime Minister Gaston Browne regarding the future direction region. of the airline. Founder of the Virgin Group, Sir Richard Branson is said to have some interest in LIAT carrier to �ly to destinations outside the GLOBAL NEWS BRIEFS PAGE B2 Friday, May 10, 2019 | Issue No 373 C�������� T����
GLOBAL NEWS BRIEFS Canada has money Honduras suspends laundering problem reforms after riots Canada has become a The Honduran Con- magnet for money launder- gress has suspended ing because of its lax mon- health and education cording to a new report. reformsrati�ication that critics of new say itoringThe reportof dirty by�inance, the C.D. ac- would lead to privati- Howe Institute, a Canadi- zation and job losses, after mass protests the percent of money launder- policies left three peo- ersan think-tank,in the country claims are never 99.9 ple wounded and sev- caught. And as British Columbia Marches and road- begins to crack down on blockseral buildings continued a�lame. in the washing of dirty mon- Canada’s housing market is affected by money Honduras’ capital city Honduras parliament is in limbo ey, the author of the new laundering last week with some report, retired corporate schools and hospitals halting classes Leaders of the teachers and medical lawyer Kevin Comeau, says failure to But whether the source is drug and some services after teachers and unions said they accepted the invitation change national laws just means the crimes or political bribery and theft, medical unions called for opposition to for dialogue. crime will go elsewhere in the country. the people with the money claim they two health and education reforms ap- But they said they will maintain pres- "It's highly unfair to law enforce- don't want to keep it in those autocrat- proved in Congress that they said would sure on the government with roadblocks ment agencies to say that they've been ic countries because a more powerful encourage privatization and job dis- across the country and in Tegucigalpa’s ignoring it," said r Comeau, a member leader could simply take it. missals. commercial centre, where supporters of Transparency International Cana- Not so in liberal democracies like including high school and university Canada where, once you have the legal ident Juan Orlando Hernandez denied students were taking to the streets. ership transparency. "The problem is Of�icials from the government of Pres- Anti-riot police clashed with protest- thatda's workingthey don't group have on the bene�icial tools to own- ad- tects that right. in Congress, would lead to such out- ers, some of them hooded and armed dress it." rightFor of that ownership, reason, thelaundered law �irmly money pro- comes.that the bills, which must still be rati�ied with stones, sticks and Molotov cock- Ironically, it is Canada's reliable rule in Canada is much more valuable than tails last week. of law system that attracts the mon- dirty money elsewhere. And that is chive those laws and to invite dialogue At least three people were injured ey launderers. Dirty money can come why money launderers are pleased to with“We the have leaders decided of the to health suspend and and teach- ar- in the historic centre of the capital and from crime anywhere in the world, in- pay well over asking for high-priced ing associations, with the aim of bring- three public and one private building cluding Canada. But much of it is fun- real estate, where multimillion-dollar ing peace,” Mauricio Oliva, president of were partially burned down, according nelled out of poor countries and auto- blocks of cash can be cleansed in a sin- Congress, who leads Mr Hernandez’s to the Fire Department and the Ministry cratic regimes. gle deal. National Party in the chamber, said.
of Security. Cuba visitors rise, Whistle blower accuses despite Trump ban Duterte of drugs Despite the Trump ad- An anonymous whis- ministration’s pressure on tle-blower who appeared Cuba and threats to impose shrouded by darkness in a “full and complete embar- videos accusing Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s family of taking millions recordgo”, US numbers, tourists haveaccording been from a drug syndicate has to�locking data provided to the country by Cuban in stunned the nation by re- authorities. vealing his identity. hard to portray Cuba as an as Bikoy on Monday un- opponentWashington to the is ascent working of Cuba is seeing Americans still flocking to the island veiledThe hoodedhimself �igure as a known bald, round-faced man with glass- Peter Joemel Advincula is the Philippines whistle keeping the crisis-hit country under “oc- while choosing their holiday destina- es, after claiming in the clips blower cupation.”democracy However, in Venezuela that doesn’tby seem to tion, visitors apparently paid no heed to cial records for a drug syndicate called he received death threats, and because swarming the island’s world-famous “Despite defamatory campaigns thethat “Quadrangle he used to Group” keep �inan- which includ- his conscience weighed on him. “I saw whitedo much sand to beaches.discourage US tourists from againstWashington’s Cuba, hostile13.5 percent rhetoric. of tourists ed members of the president’s family how families have been shattered be- Michel Bernal, commercial director at that visit us say they chose the island for and a close aide. cause of drugs,” he said. Cuba’s tourism ministry, said that there its safety,” he said. Peter Joemel Advincula said he was He denied any links with the coun- has been an almost twofold increase try’s political opposition, but the accu- implicating the president’s son and sations come at the height of midterm A total of 1.93 million foreign visitors formerthe man aide seen as “principal” in �ive YouTube operators videos in election campaigning. in visitors from the US in the �irst four droppedvisited the slightly. country The in numberthe �irst quarterof visitors of the country’s drug trade. uarymonths to Aprilof the than year. during He said the 93.5 same percent peri- 2019 although European visitors have Reaction was swift from Malacanang are set to cast ballots for thousands of odmore of lastUS citizensyear. visited Cuba from Jan- decreased on average by 10-13 percent, localOn governmentMonday, up to representatives, 61.8 million voters 303 whilefrom Germany,the number Italy, of tourists Spain and from Britain Rus- congressmen and 12 senators. two countries that supply tourists to sia grew. said:Palace, “As the far as president’s we are concerned, of�icial resi- the Eight of Mr Duterte’s candidates, That has made the US one of the top videodence. is Spokesmanblack propaganda Salvador against Panelo the including his former presidential aide northern neighbour, Canada. dent Nicolas Maduro from power stalls, government.” Christopher Go, who is among those Cuba.Cuba Thesaw USa seven only percent trails increase behind itsin theAs Trump its quest administration to oust Venezuelan has been Presi- pil- Mr Advincula, who appears to be in accused of being a drug operator by total tourist arrivals compared to the ing pressure on Cuba and Russia, the Mr Advincula, are likely to emerge previous year. Mr Bernal noted that, main allies of Caracas. face so he could take legal action after winners. his 30s or 40s, said he decided to sur- Maduro still has US marvels at royal military’s backing baby News of the British royal zuelan opposition leader baby has delighted many JuanOne Guaidó’s week calls after for Vene-mass people around the world protests failed to incite a - and been prominently military uprising and force covered by media outlets
GuaidóVenezuelan has Presidentsuggested Nico-that Americansfrom the US, thehave birthplace always las Maduro out of of�ice, Mr beenof the known Duchess to be of obsessed Sussex. intervention in his country. with British Royals - but he is open to a US military the fact that Meghan is now that offer a low social cost one of them has particularly and“We that are will open grant to optionsus the boosted their enthusiasm. ability and the stability to President Nicolas Maduro is clinging on to power Meghan Markle had a baby boy on Monday hold a truly free election,” Mr to explain all the possible President Trump’s top aides say all factsUS mediaabout thehave baby been - keenfrom the fact he of Meghan’s decision to “say ‘this is options - including military action - re- what I really want for my baby and my weGuaidó have said. to consider “We want and the alternatives,best exit out main an option. that he will have red hair. family.’” thenof this we con�lict, will.” and if there are options Mr Guaidó said: “I want a free elec- is Broadcastera dual UK-US ABCcitizen, published to the likelihood close to tion now, no dictatorship, for kids in 20 online reports about the royal baby to Prince Harry’s words with the media Mr Guaidó’s only option. A mem- on Monday, with headlines including: followingUS news the outlets birth. also reacted warmly berBut of ithis seems team the said United that theyStates are isn’t in “Prince Harry, Meghan Markle’s son is edVenezuela to announce not to starvenew incentives to death.” this a Taurus: Here’s what that means” and endeared himself to mums everywhere Vice President Mike Pence is expect- “#ParentGoals: Looking back at Har- whenThe he Washington gushed: ‘It’s Post been wrote: the “Harry most touch with Russian of�icials, which Mr military commanders to abandon Mr ry and Meghan’s cutest moments with amazing experience I could ever have Guaidó con�irmed. He said those talks Maduro.week to try and convince Venezuelan kids”. possibly imagined. How any woman lowwere levels happening in the inMoscow an unof�icial government. capac- Mr Maduro has called Guaidó a pup- does what they do is beyond compre- ity, with various of�icials from high to pet of the American government. But prove of how the Duke and Duchess of hension.’ Many US websites appeared to ap- “Harry’s wonder at the miracle of OnThe Monday, US and speakingRussia accuse from each Moscow, other by demanding more privacy during the birth — and the great effort involved — of interfering in the Venezuelan crisis. oneeven million with Venezuela’spercent, most crippling armed forc- eco- birthSussex of chosetheir child. to “break with tradition” country may expand the amount of esnomic have crisis, remained and in�lation loyal to at Mr more Maduro. than and Catherine, the Duke and Duchess of RussianVenezuela’s specialists foreign there. minister said his Mr Guaidó insists that will change. who recently said she was “so proud” Cambridge,stood in contrast have playedto how it.” Prince William They echoed TV host Oprah Winfrey, INTERNATIONAL SPORTS C�������� T���� Friday, May 10, 2019 | Issue No 373 PAGE B3
Tucker humbled by NBA failure PJ Tucker has been the paying at least $2 million outstanding Houston Rockets player in the sec- ond-round playoff series agentwith BC Andre Spartak Buck St. Peters-put an NBAburg out of Russia.clause in While the deal, his Tucker was content being ableagainst considering the Golden the Stateun- a star abroad. certainWarriors, start which of his is NBA remark- ca- “Coming back? I’d rath- reer. Although Tucker is a er be the man in Europe 12-year NBA veteran, with and win that respect. I’d rather be here than be the approaches each game as if last man on the bench in makingover 600 his games debut played,– and it heis the NBA and never have a his last. chance. That was a deci- sion I had made." the NBA, he was waived as a When Tucker �irst entered NBA chance, this time, a “Right now, while I’m in moreWhen mature, he got hishumbled second therookie playoffs, in Toronto I don’t in 2007. try to and rounded player did look back at it,” Tucker said not take things for grant- on Tuesday. “I remember ed. He joined the Phoe- it. It keeps me ticking. It keeps me going. It keeps me strong. But it makes me su- re-joiningnix Suns andToronto played before with per humble to be here with movingdistinction to the until Rockets brie�ly two every game, every moment. years ago. People ask me why I play so hard. I say, ‘I’m happy to be has been extraordinary here.’ For real.” PJ Tucker learnt humility after NBA rejection Tucker’s in�luence The former University of ter trailing 2-0 to open the Texas star was the 35th overall pick in ond-team All-American. I got drafted by against the Warriors. Af- Toronto, but they just took me because Italy, Greece, Montenegro, Puerto Rico, ston came roaring back, tying the series. I was the best man on the board. They Germanynext �ive years, and Russia. playing in Israel, Ukraine, Western Conference semi-�inals, Hou- the second round of the 2006 NBA draft didn’t need me. I didn’t get a whole lot of In 2012, he led Brose Baskets Bam- out year in the eyes of casual observers. by the Toronto Raptors. But the 2006 Big help or guidance. berg to a Basketball Bundesliga champi- HisTucker game may has benever 34 but garnered this is his such break- ap- 12 Conference Player of the Year aver- “I wasn’t playing. I couldn’t get reps preciation as it is right now. aged only 1.8 points and 1.4 rebounds in in practice. And it’s big-boy basketball. And if his play doesn’t fully enthuse, season4.9 minutes playing per in game the NBA during Development the 2006- onship in Germany after averaging 16.2 his personal life passions will. A pan- League07 season. with He the also now-defunct had four stints Colorado that families. I’m thinking I’m all-world, and points“It was and tough 7.1 rebounds being away and from earned home,” Fi- thatGrown is how men. every You hadcollege guys guy feeding thinks their that nals MVP honours. a cult hero whose investment in shoes, waived by the Raptors for a roster spot. play over there. Over there, it ain’t drop- clothes,cake a�icionado, and the Tucker’s high-starch also becomebreak- 14ers.Tucker Tucker admitted was stunned he did when “everything he was than anybody. But I didn’t know what it pingTucker 30 said.every “You night have and to being learn the how man. to fast food has been broadcasted to the wrong” in his rookie year and his ego meantcoming to in. be Youa pro.” feel like you’re better Most of the guys who think like that masses. The pictures of the pancakes caused him to believe he was destined Tucker played for the Cleveland Cava- don’t last over there. They care about he ate pregame were appointment for instant NBA stardom. winning over there. If you’re a winner, “That was one of the worst years of you can play forever over there.” en to mainstream Instagram accounts, Raleigh,liers’ summer North league Carolina team resident in 2007, went but He was making a comfortable living andviewing, his endless his cowboy-style sneaker closet �its were was tak- re- the college, you’re the man. I was sec- onno NBAan international contract offers odyssey followed. over So the overseas and signed a two-year contract vealed. my life,” Tucker said. “You come from Campbell steps up as World Cup nears
Left-handerWest Indies haveJohn foundCampbell another with fantastic opening batsman, partner Campbell lashed 179 — his maiden ODI hundred just a few weeks ahead of their World Cup bid. partnership— while Hope ever carved in ODIs. out 170, as they posted a re- cord 365 for the �irst wicket and the second highest againstShai Hope Ireland posted in Dublin.a world-record stand in the open- ing One-Day International of the Tri-Nations Series “I think it was dif�icult to hit big shots right through- Zlatan Ibrahimovic is the MLS leading scorer out,” Campbell said after West Indies completed a played196-run really victory well. at ItCastle was toughAvenue. at “I think both Shai and I, we Ibrahimovic still get the ball away but both of us justthe beginning.said let's hangWe really in as couldn'tlong as possible to see how far we could potent at 37 get it because we knew that the guys coming in would have to Zlatan Ibrahimovic, true to his word, has been break- start [again] and then that would take up a lot more balls, so we just wanted to see how far we Bulls,ing records made inhim Major the topLeague scorer Soccer. and assist-makerThis time, the since goal could take it,” he Campbell said. hisand debut assist in he the had regular in the season.3-2 loss against New York Red The 25-year-old Jamaican, in only his sixth ODI, blasted 15 fours and half-dozen sixes off andThe had LA 10 Galaxy assists, forward while in arrived the current in the tournament, United States he hasin March a total 2018. of nine In goals, his �irst which season, puts hehim scored in the 22running goals fours and two sixes off 152 de- for the top scorer of the season award. 137 balls, while Hope stroked 22 John Campbell set a world ODI record dred in the format. cause of his history of serious injuries. liveries, en route to his �ifth hun- Not bad for a 37-year-old who many wrote off be- Williams returns after injury next week at the Italian Open in Rome. The Serena tournament Williams will director be back inclaimed action thisWimbledon year. and the US Open. She lost in the quarter�inals of the Australian Open rooms and should be here a few days early”that Williams for the event“has already reserved her is Sheonly hasjust 23 getting grand-slam started. titles Not only to her is shename the but founder as an entrepreneur,and chief executive Williams of drew from the Miami Open in March her own fashion and lifestyle brand, she withWilliams a knee hasn’t injury. played since she with- Poshmark and has headed up her own ranked 11th in the world, has won the sits on the boards of Survey Monkey and ItalianThe 37-year-oldOpen four times, American, most currently recently in women and small businesses. venture capital �irm to primarily invest played in the event. in This 2016. year’s That’s Italian also Open the lastruns timeMay she13- nowSerena supports Ventures, some which 30-plus has businesses been op- includingerating under feminine the hygiene radar since brand 2014, Lola and online learning platform, Master- 19 and serves as a clay-court warm-up for class. Much like her style of tennis-play- the French Open, which begins May 26. ing, she wanted to come out "with a Williams has not won a tournament bang" by developing her portfolio be- nouncedsince 2017, she when was she pregnant won the and Austral- took fore announcing the company. Serena Williams wants to add to her 23 grand slams theian rest Open. of the Shortly year off afterward, from competitive she an- tennis. has also been a long time in the mak- from the likes of DTC brands Casper become a full-on brand with plans to ing.Williams' From adapting clothing her line, on-court S by Serena, "men- and Glossier, to navigating her exist- expand into other lifestyle verticals, in- tal toughness" to taking inspiration cluding an imminent jewellery line. While she did not win a tournament in 2018, she did reach the �inal of both ing sportswear deal with Nike, S has PUZZLES | COMICS PAGE B4 Friday, May 10, 2019 | Issue No 373 C�������� T����
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