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83°/ 77° Times of clouds and sun Wednesday, January 13, 2021 Issue No 617 www.caymaniantimes.ky 50¢ starting January 27, 2021 INSIDE CRUISES THIS ISSUE Get your Vaccine  EDUCATION — page 3 NOT ON CAYMAN'S RADAR

tourism“Cruise resuming is not on on the any radar sort of at signif all at- this stage. Honestly, I don’t see cruise With that unequivocal declaration Hon.icant levelPremier before Alden next McLaughlinyear.” has

Cayman International School for this year at least. welcomes students into new high taken Cayman off the cruise itinerary- school building ally within our contemplation at this stage,"“The hecruise stated. ship business is not re

 OPPOSITION SPEAKS — page 4 The global multi-billion dollars- cruise industry has been struggling to regain its footing after being quite lit erally crippled by the COVID-19. During 2020 the pandemic caused deathsa series - especially of high-profile with the incidents saga of the of onboard outbreaks of the disease and

outDiamond of safety Princess concerns. in Japan - as well as ships being barred from entering ports also felt on share with countries hav- ingThe to treat pressure seriously on boardill passengers ship was in local medical facilities or arranging

home countries. OPPOSITION LEADER DEMANDS for them to be evacuated back to their REMOVAL OF SPEAKER Hon. Premier Alden McLaughlin is urg- situations having had one cruise pas- ing residents to “collectively once again let them win this time.” Cayman was not immune from those- come together to do the right thing and ersMr win McLaughlin last time andpointed I implore to his youown to deci not-  INTERNATIONAL — page 14 get vaccinated and protected against the asenger vessel dieand fromalso COVID-19closing its compliport to virus.” “The governor, the minister and other cruisecations ships. after being transferred from He was speaking at a government press sion to be vaccinated today. - That was one of only two deaths in conference a few hours after he along with - - - causeelected we members, know it is as safe well and as we senior know docit is ic. thetors, right took thing the to vaccine do,” he thissaid. morning be the jurisdiction linked to the pandem- other senior government and health offi- The Premier also emphasised the im- gramme.cials took the first jab in Cayman to start - place“I think in terms we would of relating have toto becorona satis- the National COVID-19 vaccination pro - fied that the world was a very different who question this and other vaccines - plicationsportant link for between the economy. the vaccination cam having the cruise ships come here,” otherwiseIn a direct known challenge as anti-vaxxers to those persons - the paign,“We reopeningknow the hardshipsthe borders we and have the faced im virus before we would even consider Premier had this message: they have demonstrated they are real- “Today, going forward we have this op- Premier McLaughlin said, “because as hebecause stated. our borders have for the most partMr been McLaughlin closed for also the paststressed nine months,”that the proximitiesly crucibles forof lifethe onvirus.” a cruise ship re- theirportunity heads again and creatingwith this unnecessary vaccine, but fearI'm - gardlessHe was of the referring size of the to thevessel confined where TRUMP IMPEACHED FOR INCITING andafraid concern that the around doubters the safetyare again of the raising vac- INSURRECTION - vaccine roll-out willSEE GET be theYOUR “best VACCINE, hope” Page go 8 SEE CRUISES NOT ON RADAR, Page 2

cines. My people we did not let the doubt Will you take the COVID 19 Vaccine? Log on to ctimes.ky and vote! 2 Issue No 617 | Wednesday, January 13, 2021 | Caymanian Times Covid-19 / Government Flu Clinic Relocated to Facilitate COVID-19 Vaccination Programme -

The Cayman Islands Health Ser vices Authority (HSA) Flu Clinic will be relocated to the General CRUISES NOT ON Practice Building, effective Friday,- 8th January 2021. The Flu Clinic will close ear CAYMAN'S RADAR, ly at its current location at 1pm tomorrow Thursday 7 January- 2021. Persons wishing to visit the PREMIER SAYS clinicThe from clinic 1-5pm will willcontinue be seen to in operate • Sore throat side the General Practice Clinic. CONTINUED FROM Page 1 in the General Practice Building at the • Runny nose from Monday to Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm- • Cough 42,000 people - will have been inoculated- with one another. ever,"creating the a Premierring of 'herd said, immunity'. " and we will not Cayman Islands Hospital beginning Fri • Muscle or body aches - passengers invariably are in close contact “Our borders cannot remain closed for inday the 8 January.clinic. A dedicated physician will toms• Chills such as: be available as normal to treat patients •If Sudden you experience dizziness worseningand confusion; symp The Premier's scepticism that cruise- be able to maintain the bubble that we • Severe or persistent vomiting; ships are “really crucibles for the virus” protectinghave created health indefinitely. and life Thisfor and vaccine life for is HotlineAll persons to speak with to a health flu symptoms professional are - coronavirusis borne out byon the cruise shockingly ships around large num the our best hope in the long term to continue advised to first contact the 24-hour Flu domen; or, world.ber of cases and deaths connected to the Meantime, the cruise industry is report- • Pain or pressure in the chest or ab Cayman and the world." - about their symptoms prior to visiting pects with some limited cruising already the clinic. Contact 1-800-534-8600, 345- All• Difficulty persons breathingare required to wear a Still virtually adrift, the sector has been restartinging that it after is working many vessels to refloat were its riding pros 947-3077 or [email protected]. facemaskcall the atFlu all Hotline HSA locations. or 911. vaccineslooking at and some interest semblance among of cruise recovery enthu for- out the pandemic anchored at several ports Flu symptoms may include: siasts.this year banking a lot on the roll-out of • Fever - itinerary for the rest of this year, the focus around the globe including the Caribbean. is onWith a national Cayman vaccination effectively programme off the cruise as The industry body, Cruise Lines Interna- - porttional that Association it was hoping (CLIA) to said relaunch in its “2021cruis- fects of the pandemic here. ingState this of theyear Cruise with a Industry strong emphasis Outlook” reon a path out of the economically stifling ef tourism sector and a newly-launched - The emphasis will be on the stay-over onboard health protocols. - - eryThe in theUnited cruise Nations industry World to startTourism around Or Global Citizen remote worker scheme as theganisation second (UNWTO) quarter of has this projected year after recov de- theCayman limited looks access to some in place semblance for the of pastfur ther opening its borders by March beyond clining by 70-80% since last year. three months since October 2020. It pinned its expectation on the roll-out It is hoped that by the Spring around of vaccines but cautioned that a return to 70% of the population - approximately 2019 levels could take 2½ to 4 years.

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Publisher: Ralph Lewis Company: Lewis Cayman Islands Ltd #19 Walkers Road (next to Tomlinson Furniture) Telephone: 345 916 2000 Email: [email protected], or [email protected] Website: www.caymaniantimes.ky LOCAL NEWS 3 Since moving to Camana Bay in “Dart has a longstanding commit- expansion expansion project that includes the new Early Childhood Centre which opened in August 2019. The the elemen- allowed new have facilities to tary and middle school divisions within the original campus, expand and class per grade adding an extra increasing the school’s overall ca- 1100 students. nearly pacity to 2006 as the town centre’s first - ten ant, Cayman International School has grown its student body 820 today. 206 to from partnering by and education to ment with International School Services, we continue to fulfill edu- world-class vision of creating our shared students in for cation opportunities - Down Ian said Islands,” Cayman the ing, Dart’s chief and director of the financial Kenneth B. Dart officer Foundation. “The first generation of graduates from CIS is now in the - looking for are and we workplace eachjoin more many seeing to ward in Investing education is an in- year. in our future.” vestment - - CIS’ high school curriculum - fol designed were new facilities The arts The visual and performing school the high completion of The interest in our growing school com- in our growing interest munity.” lows the school’s modern approach to education based on and American International standards students prepare to designed are that colleges and uni- into entrance for Among the world. around versities the high school’s curriculum tions is op- the globally-recognised In- ternational Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. by US-based architectural firm Per a customised provide kins + Will to lessons for learning environment activities. and extra-curricular allow Lab STEAM the as such Rooms learning of and teaching a range for opportunities such as using 3D and laser printers, engaging in robotics or conducting research. rooms are fitted with acoustic pan els, padded floors, and ventilation use of a kiln. proper for two-year a of end the marks building | Issue No 617 No | Issue 2021 13, January | Wednesday, Times Caymanian ple to collaborate in small and large in small and large collaborate ple to groups or quietly reflect in “These Urquhart. said measure,” equal additional and outdoor indoor and progressive for spaces allow expansion purposeful programme as school as well school, in the high match space to have we wide. Thus, and high enrollment our increased - - - - students into new high school building students into Cayman International School welcomes School welcomes Cayman International The school’s Director, Jim Ur Cayman Cayman International School The three-storey building spans In addition to those spaces are “Learning is at once an introspec pose gymnasium, faculty fitness offices, open room, floor ful- a courtyard, levels, on all three spaces and accessibil- kitchen, ly-equipped including an elevator. ity features opened the doors of its new high of its new high opened the doors school building this week, - welcom ing 160 returning high school students in grades nine through 12, its in the division enrollment highest school expansion The high date. to with in partnership completed was Dart and the Services Schools International body school’s governing and marks the final phase of a $60 million investment by the Kenneth ca- the double to Foundation Dart B. pacity of the school. nearly 100,000 square feet 22 new classrooms, with which include En- (Science, Technology, a STEAM gineering, Arts, Mathematics) lab, four science labs, a technology lab, an art lab, band room, choir room classroom. and mixed-use five music practice rooms, 12 col- thea- spaces, a black-box laboration tre, video production room, library, multi-pur room, production video quhart, explains how the spaces quhart, how explains learn people to allow collectively fashion. fluid a in together work and tive and a social endeavor and hav a social endeavor and tive peo- spaces allow ing creative these Education 4 Issue No 617 | Wednesday, January 13, 2021 | Caymanian Times Opposition Speaks OPPOSITION LEADER DEMANDS REMOVAL OF SPEAKER

that the Premier had no inten- - tion of removing Speaker Bush; Leader of the Cayman Islands- - pingOfficial up the Parliamentary pressure on Premier Oppo - Aldensition, ArdenMcLaughlin McClean, to isremove step quentdespite convictions.” the continued public out rageHe andsaid Speakerhe wrote Bush's to the subse Pre- Bush. Speaker of Parliament, McKeeva “asking him to exercise the several quarters for Mr Bush leadershipmier on December needed and 24th remove 2020 There have been calls from - followingto step down his conviction or be relieved on a se of- didSpeaker not Bush”address but his said concerns the re rieshis duties of assault in the charges Speaker’s stemming chair andply heinstead received questioned on January his 4thau- thority. - - tailsfrom correspondencean incident last February. exchanged withIn athe statement, Premier Mrover McClean the matter de contempt“The Premier's for the responsethousands dis of and chides him for failing to act. plays a breath-taking level of- He said he had delayed writing nians rightly offended and ap- to the Premier on the grounds palleddecent, that hard-working Speaker Bush Caymacontin- that Mr McLaughlin would have ues to hold not only the highest needed time to discuss Speaker full support of the Premier and - hispost Unity in Parliament Government,” but alsoMr Mc the- - Bush’s recent convictions. - However, the Opposition Lead er,The show Premier’s Mr McLaughlin response stating: re er said, “it soon became apparent Clean said. “Reportsleased by recently the Opposition made to Lead me -

bring into question on whose be yourhalf your authority letter hasto writebeen written,in such and indeed raise concerns about

terms on behalf of the Official Opposition,” the Premier wrote. It continued: “Consequently, before I respond substantively I would be grateful if you would yourconfirm demand which for members the removal of the of SpeakerOfficial Bush.” Opposition support The Premier also referred to the relevant section of the constitution and points out to Mr

- McClean that “as Leader of the Official Opposition you must con- liamenttinue to whoenjoy are the in support opposition of the to themajority government.” of members of the Par Mr McLaughlin, who leads the -

withPeople’s the support Progressive of independent Party(P X Speaker of Parliament, McKeeva Bush PM) coalition Unity government - ty Government are only united in their desire to protect their members, ended his letter by ischallenging still the case” the Leader that has of thehe hasOf self-interests.” ficial Opposition “to confirm that- position MPs. theThe support opposition of the majorityin Parliament of op “No Member of Parliament- shoulding a guilty be allowed conviction, to remain much lessin a publiclyone involving funded violence position against follow andis split independentinto factions of oppositionthe Official Opposition led by Mr McClean- to remove Speaker Bush, whilst clearlywomen. politically The Premier's convenient, refusal members. One of them, MP Ez lacks integrity and is an act of aszard Speaker. Miller has been very vocal - in demanding Mr Bush’s ouster ed. cowardice,"When the Mr issue McClean of concludSpeaker Commenting on the Premier’s - letter, Official Opposition Leader mier McLaughlin during a recent McClean said: Bush’s tenure was put to Pre on“The the altar Premier’s of political willingness expedien to- cysacrifice should his worry integrity/principles him.” event, his response was: “I am He also posited that with a actionnot sure which that precipitatesthe country thewill col be- general election due in four lapsewell servedof the government now by my and taking the months, “ it is quite clear that holding of early elections, so we -

current members of this Uni have to bear that in mind.” Community Events & Notices Caymanian Times | Wednesday, January 13, 2021 | Issue No 617 5 Community Events CI Chamber of Commerce – Business Workshops to attendees from communi- tyFree sponsors gift vouchersand light snacks available &

14 January – The Chamber of- more information, please visit Commerce is hosting a workshop beverages will be provided. For entitled “Immigration: Work Per Thismits (BVP's,is a four-hour TWP's andcourse RERC's)” is in- https://alexpantonfoundation. tendedwhich will to detailbe held the on full 14 rangeJanuary. of ky/support/Cayman Cookout - manian can lawfully “engage in options under which a non-Cay January 15 – 17 - The culinary with the emphasis on private sec- event of the Year hosted by Eric gainful occupation in the Islands”,- Ripert is back! This year’s event virtualhas been events adapted for to includeinternational events tor employment. Other work per for Cayman Islands residents and mit issues will also be addressed.- for one or two nights stays at the formation.Visit the website caymanchamber. guests. Staycations are available ky or call 949 – 8090 for more in - Plastic Free Cayman – Alex Panton Foundation – mancookout.com.Ritz Carlton. To purchase tickets Monthly Community Breaking Barriers or book room packages, go to cay Cleanup moreby Horacio information Esteban, contact on January edu- as you enjoy the food, drinks and Chess Tournament at the 19th from 12pm to 130pm. For other treats. Plants will also be on Library are holding their monthly commu- sale. Admission is $5.00 for adults- 16 January - Young adults between- 16 January - Plastic Free Cayman [email protected] or while children 12 and under is riersthe ages support of ages group. 18 – 30This are is invited a safe call 945Botanic – 8111. Park – only $1.00. Self-guided Blue Igua environmentto join the peer-led for those Breaking struggling Bar 16 January – The Cayman Chess Beachnity cleanup or East on End. 8am. All There are welcome are two Family Fun Day na Conservation (BIC) tours are with stress and mental health Club is hosting a tournament at locations to choose from – Barkers- - also available for an additional- the George Town Library (Historic tle, hat and gloves if you have them. - $5.00. This fundraising event is attend, with no commitment re- Library) on Saturday 16 January – please bring a reusable water bot 24 January – All families are wel aimed at completing the New Chil quireddifficulties. and takesThis event place isevery FREE Sat to- beginning at 10am. There will be National Gallery – Free comed to enjoy the fun at the Bo dren’sSend Garden. your community Adult and Junior sections with guided tour: Alchemy lotstanic of Park activities on Sunday including 24 Januarygames, events to wendy@ prizes. Email caychess@gmail. artsfrom and10am craft, to 3pm. face Therepainting will and be caymaniantimes.ky urday from 12:30pm - 2:00pm at com to register. Entry fee is $10. is hosting Alchemy, the solo show the George Town Public Library, For more information call 525 – 19 January - The National Gallery on 3rd floor in the Breakout room. 5862. a magic show. Enjoy live music COMMUNITY NOTICES Caymanian Health Services Authority - Surveys • Thursday 14 Jan. from 9am to 2pm – Cay- - man Islands Hospital Flu Clinic The Cayman Islands Health Services Authority • Friday 15 Jan. from 9am to 12noon – Bod- surveys(HSA) has after boosted each itspatient patient encounter. experience Patients meas den Town Clinic urement by implementing automated real-time • Tuesday 19 Jan. from 9am to 12 noon – Bod - den Town Clinic will receive a phone call from 345-946-8600- • Wednesday 20 Jan. from 9am to 12 noon – within 24-48 hours of service with an automat Cayman Islands Hospital Flu Clinic ed voice asking them to answer some brief ques • Thursday 21 Jan. from 9am to 12 noon – tions about their most recent visit to any HSA West Bay Clinic location, including Faith Hospital and District • Friday 22 Jan. from 9am to 12 noon – East

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by phone, they will be contacted via email from LOCAL: Door to Door Enumeration Kicks Off - FREE Issue 02 Page 4 Over 160 Elections Office enumerators started door to door visits Saturday, 27 August 2016, to ensure proper count of voters in all three of Cayman’s islands. [email protected]. where the patient care took These place. custom Both Advertise here Caymanian surveys will specify the patient’s name and de Mulch from recycled Christmas trees will 2 September 2016 - - Full story page 2 TOURIST ATTRACTION: All the kids shouted “Back to School.” TURTLE FARM CAYMANIAN TIMES Page 11

LOCAL: MISS TEEN be available at the Cricket Grounds next to the Page 4 We get 10,000 plus FREE Issue 03 After a three year hiatus, the Miss Teen Cayman Islands Pageant plete. lection on LOCAL: returned on Saturday 27th August Saturday, 23 January 2021 starting STUFF THE BUS survey methods take five minutes or less to com Farmer’s Market in George Town for public col Page 3 Back to School at 8a.m. - Caymanian readers Flu Clinic each week For more information interested per FREE Issue 05 A Taste of Class LOCAL: Premier’s Caribbean Grand Ole House Wellness Day sons may contact DEH at tel. 949-6696 or by Message 2016 Page 2

CAYMANIAN TIMES from across LOCAL: Local Chevening Scholars Honoured Two young Caymanians who were awarded the prestigious Chevening Scholarship. C Page 4 the days when that road was just a aymanian dark, dirt road with oil lamps used - The Cayman Islands Health Services Authority email at [email protected] -

Practice Building. Hours of operation are Mon- - for lighting, you can’t miss it. From - cold appetizers like the incredible Register to vote! Caribbean Lobster salad, with the 9 September 2016 Quaint is probably the first word that fresh taste of lemon and crisp cilan full story page 2 comes to mind when trying to de tro teasing your palate and generous Cayman comes together to help TOURIST scribe The Grand Old House howev ...continues page 14 ATTRACTION: chunks of buttery avocado to the musician’s medical costs Brac Caves er although it is one of the oldest es Stanley Ebanks, percussionist in Swanky the island Page 10 tablishments in the Cayman Islands, (HSA) Flu Clinic is now relocated to the General it boasts one of the best fine dining - The upcoming General Elections will take experiences island wide. Nestled snugly on South Sound Road since

Zika Virus Update: Full story page 7 Local Transmission World’s Fastest ManKINGSTON, Gets Job Jamaica, For Life Saturday At Digicel August 27, 2016 – Digicel Caribbean Ltd has now at 5 cases announced a lifetime partnership with This is being issued on behalf of the Public Health Department Talk on the Street Email: [email protected] | Tel: 949-8182 Olympic champion Usain Bolt, naming Acting Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Samuel him its Chief Speed OfficerCSO, Bolt will(CSO). get up close and personal with Williams-Rodriguez, has made public the latest A lifetime deal is an - Digicel customers, from information on the transmission of the Zika virus honour only a few of the both a commercial and virus. day to Friday from 9am to 5pm. A dedicated phy - within the Cayman Islands. - absolute greatest ath community point of view “It is therefore concluded - - letes in the world have and will continue to in “Since the last update of that these cases have been lo ever achieved, and this is spire, motivate and capti Wednesday, 17 August 2016, - cally transmitted, bringing cas the first one Digicel has vate customers and fans ten additional results have es of local transmission of the - - ever made. across the globe for many been received from the Ca Zika virus within the Cayman - Digicel has sponsored - years to come, the tele ribbean Public Health Agen - Islands to five,” he explained. the Jamaican track star communications compa cy (CARPHA); two of which “The number of imported cas - since 2004 when he was ny said in a statement on returned positive,” Dr. Wil - es remains unchanged at six.” sician will be available as normal to treat patients place on Wednesday 26 May 2021. To be able to fresh out of high school. Thursday. liams-Rodriguez said. The World Health Organiza The latest deal comes on - vote is your choice. Register today. - “The innovative new He explained a male and fe - tion (WHO) has reported the the heels of Bolt creating partnership will see Us male patient, both residents of global risk assessment has not history at the 2016 Olym ain bringing his unique George Town, have no report changed, with the Zika virus - - ...Market full story page 7 Day pic Games in Rio when understanding of speed ed travel history to any of the spreading where competent ...continues page 5 he achieved the ‘triple tri to customers via Digicel countries where there is cur Robert and Katherine like to come and choose fresh fruits and vegetables on a Saturday ple’ – three gold medals - - products, networks and rently an outbreak of the Zika in the 100m, 200m and marketing and partner in the clinic. All persons with flu symptoms are vote, you must register by 20 January 2021. Your 4x100m at three consec ship initiatives – and to - utive Olympic Games. ...continues page 9 After Dark – CMC at the In his role as Digicel Barolo Lounge The Cayman Music Collective (CMC) is a group dedicated to promoting Cayman advised to first contact the 24-hour Flu Hotline to Email: [email protected] | Tel: 949-8182 musicians. They organize live shows, usu ally at small venues (although there was a FREE Issue 08 toms prior to visiting the clinic. big street event in Cardinal Avenue back in Contact 1-800- Full story page 2 Chamber AGM and Member April, where musicians took to the stage). It has given a helping hand to many Cay The Bahamas Looks To Cash LOCAL: CAYMANIAN TIMES manians, providing not only a regular ven Legislative Assembly ue (favorites have been the Barolo Lounge, - resumes in October LOCAL: In On This Group Of Previously Page 3 West Bay Fire Station Reopens 21 September 2016 and the Hard Rock Café) to showcase their The West Bay Fire Station held a reopening ceremony on talent, but also by providing them with their Wednesday, to showcase the new and improved facility. CANDIDATES very own record label, as well as help with Overlooked Tourists speak to a health professional about their symp Page 4 CORNER: intellectual property aspects of writing - Quincy Brown 534-8600, 345-947-3077 or [email protected]. original music and songs. Over 40 artists - Page 9 Appreciation have been helped by the Collective, and The Ministry of Tourism is aiming to tap into a bil names of ultra-talented young Caymanians lion-dollar travel sector that has long been over and their associated bands include James Caymanian Geary, Daniel Ebanks, Kingsly Donalds, looked – disabled travellers – and will now begin to Andy Blake, Daisy Lee, Christian Dube, place accessibility at the heart of tourism develop The Frets, Dario Rivers, Joel Durksen and ment in The Bahamas. Erica Assai, and Partners in Crime. Director in the Office of the Tourism Minister, Janet Johnson, says accessible tourism seeks to remove all barriers that would - hinder and deny disabled persons - With some help on the congas…. – and locals – from enjoying easy Johnson said Barbados is lead access to everyday activities. ing the charge in this regard and “It’s a win-win for everyone,” benefiting handsomely. She not - ...continues page 5 she said. “It’s a feel-good initia ed the country has implemented tive because we are doing the creative measures for disabled Covid 19 Vaccination Clinics right thing while potentially ben guests to experience the coun - efitting from a relatively new and try and incentives for businesses lucrative revenue stream.” that make accommodations for - - All ads in full colour Email: [email protected] | Tel: 949-8182those individuals. - Minister of Tourism Obie Wilch The Chamber of Commerce is hosting its AGM combe said The Bahamas has to -

- ...continues page 8 - and Member Appreciation and elections event Save 30% with our cinationVaccinations Plan. This are includes: now free Residents and available and staff to Premier,on January Hon. 28th Alden at theMcLaughlin. Kimpton SeafireThere is from no Eduardo Montalvo, Bruce Lee Coulson and Alex Smith will be among the local fighters on the card.

persons in Stage 1, Group A of the National Vac 4pm to 6pm. Special guest speaker will be The Digicel Simplifies Full story page 7 low advertising rates Borrowing; FLOW Expands Credit Loan Product If banks introduced a line of credit accessible by one SMS request and nothing more to existing account holders, they would probably make millions. Telecoms giant Digicel is aiming to achieve just that with DigiLoan, a cred from the 127 short code and then pro it advance service that allows custom - ceed to borrow credit,” he added. ers to top up their account by dialling a - - The previous method involved five short code. steps, although it also offered varying The move comes as competitor FLOW of institutional facilities, Individuals aged 70+, charge to attend and all corporate members in amounts to be borrowed. Now, with one expands its own loan product across step, consumers can get $90 for which frontline staff dealing with incoming travelers. Email [email protected] markets after starting use of its mobile they pay an additional $10 with the to Lend app for android prepaid phone us tal amount deducted from their account Minister Rivers talks with CIFEC students at the careers fair. ers in Antigua in April. Marketing started - - the next time they purchase air time. in Jamaica on September 12. The company declined to share rev “We have simplified the process and Photos by Catherine MacGillivray, GIS enue inflows associated with the prod it is now easier for customers to access - uct, which is over a year old. a DigiLoan right at the time they need - “We generally do not disclose this fig CIFEC hosts Careers Fair Healthcare workers and first responders, and all good standing (paid-up dues) are eligible to vote. one,” Digicel Jamaica CEO David Butler ure. However, the mobile top-up cred told the Jamaica Observer. - it loan service is a growing area of our Send your community notices to “This creates a higher level of conve - business,” Butler said. for Year 12 Internships nience for users. Customers can simply - The company reported a global sub reply ‘Yes’ to an invitation originating scriber base of 13.9 million in the nine - Cayman Islands Further Education Centre (CIFEC) months ended March 31. Over two mil hosted 2 careers fair last week to support its Year - 12 Internship Programme. or call 916 2000 ...continues page 8 [email protected] ...continues page 2 Vaccines will be available as follows: Email: [email protected] | Tel: 949-8182 • Wednesday 13 Jan. from 9am to 12noon - North Side Clinic. 6 Issue No 617 | Wednesday, January 13, 2021 | Caymanian Times REGISTRATION NOTICE section 13(2)

(a) he or she was, on the day immediately preceding the date of (a) he or she was, on the day immediately preceding the date of (a) he or she was, on the day immediately preceding the date of commencement of this Constitution, entitled to be registered commencement of this Constitution, entitled to be commencement of this Constitution, entitled to be as an elector; or registered as an elector; or registered as an elector; or (b) he or she - (b) he or she - (b) he or she - i) is a Caymanian; and i) is a Caymanian; and i) is a Caymanian; and ii) has attained the age of eighteen years; and ii) has attained the age of eighteen years; and ii) has attained the age of eighteen years; and iii) is resident in the Cayman Islands at the date of registration; and iii) is resident in the Cayman Islands at the date of registration; iii) is resident in the Cayman Islands at the date of registration; and iv) has been resident in the Cayman Islands for a period or periods and iv) has been resident in the Cayman Islands for a period or amounting to not less than two years out of the four years iv) has been resident in the Cayman Islands for a period or periods amounting to not less than two years out of the four immediately preceding the date of registration; periods amounting to not less than two years out of the years immediately preceding the date of registration; or four years or (b) on the day of the issue of a writ ordering an election, he or she is immediately preceding the date of registration; (c) on the day of the issue of a writ ordering an election, he or otherwise qualified under paragraph (b) but has not attained the or she is otherwise qualified under paragraph (b) but has not age of eighteen, but he or she will attain that age on or before the (c) on the day of the issue of a writ ordering an election, he or attained the age of eighteen, but he or she will attain that polling day at the election. age on or before the polling day at the election. she is otherwise qualified under paragraph (b) but has not attained the age of Disqualifications of Electors Disqualifications of Electors eighteen, but he or she will attain that age on or before 91(1) A person shall not be entitled to be registered as an elector in any the polling day at the election. 91(1) A person shall not be entitled to be registered as an elector in any electoral district who— electoral district who— Disqualifications of Electors

(a) subject to subsection (2) is serving a sentence of 91(1) A person shall not be entitled to be registered as an elector in any subject to subsection (2) is serving a sentence of (a) imprisonment (by whatever name called) exceeding twelve electoral district who— imprisonment (by whatever name called) exceeding twelve months imposed on him or her by a court in any country or months imposed on him or her by a court in any country or substituted by competent authority for some other (a) subject to subsection (2) is serving a sentence of substituted by competent authority for some other sentence imposed on him or her sentence imposed on him or her by such a court, or is imprisonment (by whatever name called) by such a court, or is under such a sentence of exceeding twelve months imposed on him or her by a court under such a sentence of imprisonment the execution imprisonment the execution of which has been of which has been suspended; in any country or substituted by competent authority for suspended; some other sentence imposed on him or her by such a (b) is a person certified to be insane or otherwise adjudged to be of (b) is a person certified to be insane or otherwise court, or is under such a sentence of imprisonment the unsound mind under any law in force in adjudged to be of unsound mind under any law in force in execution of which has been suspended; the Cayman Islands; or the Cayman Islands; or (b) is a person certified to be insane or otherwise (c) is disqualified for registration as an elector by any (c) is disqualified for registration as an elector by any adjudged to be of unsound mind under any law in law in force in the Cayman Islands relating to offences law in force in the Cayman Islands relating to offences force in the Cayman Islands; or connected with elections. connected with elections. (c) is disqualified for registration as an elector by any law in force (2) For the purposes of subsection (1)(a)— (2) For the purposes of subsection (1)(a)— in the Cayman Islands (a) where a person is serving two or more sentences of (a) where a person is serving two or more sentences of relating to offences connected with elections. imprisonment that are required to be served imprisonment that are required to be served (2) For the purposes of subsection (1)(a)— consecutively he or she shall, throughout the whole time consecutively he or she shall, throughout the whole (a) where a person is serving two or more sentences of during which he or she so serves, be regarded time during which he or she so serves, be regarded as serving imprisonment that are required to be served as serving a sentence exceeding twelve months if (but not a sentence exceeding twelve months if (but not unless) any one consecutively he or she shall, throughout the whole unless) any one of those sentences exceeds that term; of those sentences exceeds that term; time during which he or she so serves, (b) no account shall be taken of a sentence of (b) no account shall be taken of a sentence of be regarded as serving a sentence exceeding twelve imprisonment imposed as an alternative to or in imprisonment imposed as an alternative to or in months if (but not unless) any one of those sentences default of the payment of a fine; and default of the payment of a fine; and exceeds that term; (c) no account shall be taken of a sentence of imprisonment (c) no account shall be taken of a sentence of imprisonment (b) no account shall be taken of a sentence of imposed by a court outside the Cayman Islands other than a imposed by a court outside the Cayman Islands other than a imprisonment imposed as an alternative to or in sentence on conviction of an offence constituted by sentence on conviction of an offence constituted by default of the payment of a fine; and conduct which, if it occurred within the Cayman Islands, conduct which, if it occurred within the Cayman Islands, (c) no account shall be taken of a sentence of imprisonment would constitute an offence punishable under the law of would constitute an offence punishable under the law of imposed by a court outside the Cayman Islands other than the Cayman Islands by imprisonment of twelve months or the Cayman Islands by imprisonment of twelve months or a sentence on conviction of an offence constituted by any greater punishment. any greater punishment. conduct which, if it occurred within the Cayman Islands, (d) A revised list containing the names, street address and (d) A revised list containing the names, street address and would constitute an offence punishable under the law of the occupation of all persons qualified to vote in the said district occupation of all persons qualified to vote in the said district Cayman Islands by imprisonment of twelve months or – – any greater punishment. i) whose names appear in the current Register of i) whose names appear in the current Register of (d) A revised list containing the names, street address and Electors; or Electors; or occupation of all persons qualified to ii) who have submitted to the registration officer a ii) who have submitted to the registration officer a duly vote in the said district – duly completed and signed application for registration in completed and signed application for registration in Form 4 i) whose names appear in the current Register of Form 4 will be available at the Elections Office in George will be available at the Elections Office in George Town, Electors; or Town, the District Administration Office in Cayman Brac the District Administration Office in Cayman Brac and the ii) who have submitted to the registration officer a duly and the Post Office in Little Cayman for a period of twenty- Post Office in Little Cayman for a period of twenty-one days completed and signed application one days beginning on the beginning on the for registration in Form 4 will be available at the 11th day of February 2021. 11th day of February 2021. Elections Office in George Town, the District (e) copies of Form 4 may be obtained at the following places (e) copies of Form 4 may be obtained at the following places Administration Office in Cayman Brac and the Post Office in – – Little Cayman for a period of twenty-one days beginning on the 11th day of February 2021. i) any post office or sub-post office; i) any post office or sub-post office; (e) copies of Form 4 may be obtained at the following places ii) the registering office for any electoral district; or the registering office for any electoral district; or ii) – iii) the Elections Office iii) the Elections Office i) any post office or sub-post office; (f) The registering officer for the electoral district(s) is The registering officer for the electoral district is (f) ii) the registering office for any electoral district; or Ellen Lazzari. Patricia Ebanks. iii) the Elections Office th 8 January 2021 Ellen Lazzai 8th January 2021 Patricia Ebanks (f) The registering officer for the electoral district is DATE REGISTERING OFFICER DATE REGISTERING OFFICER Leisa V. Welcome.

8th January 2021 Leisa V. Welcome DATE REGISTERING OFFICER

Caymanian Times | Wednesday, January 13, 2021 | Issue No 617 7 REGISTRATION NOTICE section 13(2)

TAKE NOTICE that – TAKE NOTICE that – TAKE NOTICE that – (a) Every person who is entitled to be registered as an elector in the (a) Every person who is entitled to be registered as an elector in the (a) Every person who is entitled to be registered as an elector in the West Bay North, West Bay West, West Bay Central and West George Town North, George Town Central, George Town Bodden Town West, Bodden Town East, Savannah and Bay South electoral district(s) and who wishes to have his/her West, George Town South, George Town East, Red Bay and Newlands electoral district(s) and who wishes to name placed on the Register of Electors for the three month Prospect electoral district(s) and who wishes to have his/her have his/her name placed on the Register of Electors for the period commencing on the 1st day of April 2021 shall, unless name placed on the Register of Electors for the three month three month period commencing on the 1st day of April already registered in the current Register of Electors, apply in writing period commencing on the 1st day of April 2021 shall, unless 2021 shall, unless already registered in the current Register of in Form 4 for registration as an elector, which duly completed form already registered in the current Register of Electors, apply in writing Electors, apply in writing in Form 4 for registration as an elector, must be received by the registering officer for the said electoral in Form 4 for registration as an elector, which duly completed form which duly completed form must be received by the registering district(s) on or before the registration date, namely the 20th day of must be received by the registering officer for the said electoral officer for the said electoral district(s) on or before the January 2021. district(s) on or before the registration date, namely the 20th day registration date, namely the 20th day of January 2021. of January 2021. (b) Every person not disqualified on any of the grounds set out in the (b) Every person not disqualified on any of the grounds set out in the next paragraph of this notice is qualified to be registered as an (b) Every person not disqualified on any of the grounds set out in the next paragraph of this notice is qualified to be registered as an elector in the said electoral district if he or she – next paragraph of this notice is qualified to be registered as an elector in the said electoral district if he or she – elector in the said electoral district if he or she – Qualifications of Electors Qualifications of Electors 90(1) Subject to section 91, a person shall be entitled to be registered Qualifications of Electors 90(1) Subject to section 91, a person shall be entitled to be registered as an elector in one electoral district only, but he or she shall not be 90(1) Subject to section 91, a person shall be entitled to be registered as an elector in one electoral district only, but he or she shall not be entitled to be registered as an elector for elections to the Legislative as an elector in one electoral district only, but he or she shall not be entitled to be registered as an elector for elections to the Legislative Assembly unless— entitled to be registered as an elector for elections to the Legislative Assembly unless— Assembly unless— (a) he or she was, on the day immediately preceding the date of (a) he or she was, on the day immediately preceding the date of commencement of this Constitution, entitled to be (a) he or she was, on the day immediately preceding the date of commencement of this Constitution, entitled to be registered as an elector; or commencement of this Constitution, entitled to be registered as an elector; or (b) he or she - registered as an elector; or (b) he or she - i) is a Caymanian; and (b) he or she - i) is a Caymanian; and ii) has attained the age of eighteen years; and i) is a Caymanian; and ii) has attained the age of eighteen years; and iii) is resident in the Cayman Islands at the date of registration; and ii) has attained the age of eighteen years; and iii) is resident in the Cayman Islands at the date of registration; and iv) has been resident in the Cayman Islands for a period or iii) is resident in the Cayman Islands at the date of registration; iv) has been resident in the Cayman Islands for a period or periods periods amounting to not less than two years out of the four and amounting to not less than two years out of the four years years immediately preceding the date of registration; iv) has been resident in the Cayman Islands for a period or immediately preceding the date of registration; or periods amounting to not less than two years out of the four or years immediately preceding the date of registration; (c) on the day of the issue of a writ ordering an election, he or (c) on the day of the issue of a writ ordering an election, he or she is otherwise qualified under paragraph (b) but has not or she is otherwise qualified under paragraph (b) but has not attained the age of eighteen, but he or she will attain that (c) on the day of the issue of a writ ordering an election, he or she is attained the age of eighteen, but he or she will attain that age on or before the polling day at the election. otherwise qualified under paragraph (b) but has not attained the age on or before the polling day at the election. age of eighteen, but he or she will attain that age on or before the Disqualifications of Electors polling day at the election. Disqualifications of Electors 91(1) A person shall not be entitled to be registered as an elector in any 91(1) A person shall not be entitled to be registered as an elector in any electoral district who— Disqualifications of Electors electoral district who— 91(1) A person shall not be entitled to be registered as an elector in any (a) subject to subsection (2) is serving a sentence of electoral district who— (a) subject to subsection (2) is serving a sentence of imprisonment (by whatever name called) exceeding twelve imprisonment (by whatever name called) exceeding twelve months imposed on him or her by a court in any country or (a) subject to subsection (2) is serving a sentence of months imposed on him or her by a court in any country or substituted by competent authority for some other imprisonment (by whatever name called) substituted by competent authority for some other sentence imposed on him or her by such a court, or is exceeding twelve months imposed on him or her by a court sentence imposed on him or her by such a court, or is under such a sentence of imprisonment the execution in any country or substituted by competent authority for under such a sentence of imprisonment the execution of which has been suspended; some other sentence imposed on him or her by such a of which has been suspended; (b) is a person certified to be insane or otherwise court, or is under such a sentence of imprisonment the (b) is a person certified to be insane or otherwise adjudged to be of unsound mind under any law in force in execution of which has been suspended; adjudged to be of unsound mind under any law in force in the Cayman Islands; or (b) is a person certified to be insane or otherwise the Cayman Islands; or (c) is disqualified for registration as an elector by any adjudged to be of unsound mind under any law in (c) is disqualified for registration as an elector by any law in force in the Cayman Islands relating to offences force in the Cayman Islands; or law in force in the Cayman Islands relating to offences connected with elections. (c) is disqualified for registration as an elector by any law in force connected with elections. (2) For the purposes of subsection (1)(a)— in the Cayman Islands relating to offences connected with (2) For the purposes of subsection (1)(a)— elections. (a) where a person is serving two or more sentences of (a) where a person is serving two or more sentences of imprisonment that are required to be served (2) For the purposes of subsection (1)(a)— imprisonment that are required to be served consecutively he or she shall, throughout the whole time (a) where a person is serving two or more sentences of consecutively he or she shall, throughout the whole time during which he or she so serves, be regarded imprisonment that are required to be served during which he or she so serves, be regarded as serving a sentence exceeding twelve months if (but not consecutively he or she shall, throughout the whole time as serving a sentence exceeding twelve months if (but not unless) any one of those sentences exceeds that term; during which he or she so serves, be regarded unless) any one of those sentences exceeds that term; (b) no account shall be taken of a sentence of as serving a sentence exceeding twelve months if (but not (b) no account shall be taken of a sentence of imprisonment imposed as an alternative to or in unless) any one of those sentences exceeds that term; imprisonment imposed as an alternative to or in default of the payment of a fine; and (b) no account shall be taken of a sentence of default of the payment of a fine; and (c) no account shall be taken of a sentence of imprisonment imprisonment imposed as an alternative to or in (c) no account shall be taken of a sentence of imprisonment imposed by a court outside the Cayman Islands other than a default of the payment of a fine; and imposed by a court outside the Cayman Islands other than a sentence on conviction of an offence constituted by (c) no account shall be taken of a sentence of imprisonment sentence on conviction of an offence constituted by conduct which, if it occurred within the Cayman Islands, imposed by a court outside the Cayman Islands other than conduct which, if it occurred within the Cayman Islands, would constitute an offence punishable under the law of a sentence on conviction of an offence constituted by would constitute an offence punishable under the law of the Cayman Islands by imprisonment of twelve months or conduct which, if it occurred within the Cayman Islands, the Cayman Islands by imprisonment of twelve months or any greater punishment. would constitute an offence punishable under the law of the any greater punishment. (d) A revised list containing the names, street address and Cayman Islands by imprisonment of twelve months or (d) A revised list containing the names, street address and occupation of all persons qualified to vote in the said district any greater punishment. occupation of all persons qualified to vote in the said district – (d) A revised list containing the names, street address and – i) whose names appear in the current Register of occupation of all persons qualified to vote in the i) whose names appear in the current Register of Electors; or said district – Electors; or ii) who have submitted to the registration officer a duly i) whose names appear in the current Register of ii) who have submitted to the registration officer a duly completed and signed application for registration in Form 4 Electors; or completed and signed application for registration in Form 4 will be available at the Elections Office in George Town, the ii) who have submitted to the registration officer a duly will be available at the Elections Office in George Town, District Administration Office in Cayman Brac and the Post completed and signed application for registration the District Administration Office in Cayman Brac and the Office in Little Cayman for a period of twenty-one days in Form 4 will be available at the Elections Office in Post Office in Little Cayman for a period of twenty-one days beginning on the George Town, the beginning on the 11th day of February 2021. District Administration Office in Cayman Brac and the 11th day of February 2021. (e) copies of Form 4 may be obtained at the following places Post Office in Little Cayman for a period of twenty-one (e) copies of Form 4 may be obtained at the following places – days beginning on the – 11th day of February 2021. i) any post office or sub-post office; i) any post office or sub-post office; copies of Form 4 may be obtained at the following places ii) the registering office for any electoral district; or (e) ii) the registering office for any electoral district; or – iii) the Elections Office iii) the Elections Office i) any post office or sub-post office; (f) The registering officer for the electoral district(s) is (f) The registering officer for the electoral district(s) is ii) the registering office for any electoral district; or Bethany Powery. Kerry Nixon. iii) the Elections Office th th 8 January, 2021 Bethany Powery (f) The registering officer for the electoral district(s) is 8 January, 2021 Kerry Nixon DATE REGISTERING OFFICER Kathryn Myles. DATE REGISTERING OFFICER

8th January, 2021 Kathryn Myles DATE REGISTERING OFFICER

8 Issue No 617 | Wednesday, January 13, 2021 | Caymanian Times Government

PREMIER - VACCINATION IS THE WAY OUT OF ECONOMIC DILEMMA CONTINUED FROM Page 1 long term to continue protecting health - and life for came on and the world.” ing forward given the challenges of main- quarantine.”that length of time. They must be tested - provide everyone with the best chance possi taining the current system of arrival pro- onThe arrival premier and again admitted before that they “this can is leavenot a nated, especially mindful of new strains of ble to maintain the gains that we have made.” tocols including quarantining. He again urged the public to get vacci life“In we doing once soknew.” will also protect our way of - - “Two new strains of the virus that are lifeAccording and helped to Premierget back McLaughlin,even more of “Last the process that we can keep up indefinitely.” muchthe COVID-19 more infectious virus now is an circulating. additional chal- year was a tougher time than any of us weeks“Everyone not to comingmention here the mustinconvenience be quar “Our borders cannot remain closed for- lenge. As a country, we have come through antined at not insignificant cost for two ever and we will not be able to maintain woods yet.” the bubble that we have created indefi can remember and we are not out of the and the challenge of being confined for nitely. This vaccine is our best hope in the the worst of this crisis, but we now need to HEALTH MINISTER - VACCINE IS LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL Emphasing that “we have to keep doing come forward when it is open to your cat- - egory.“I ask Although everyone the invaccine our community is not a cure- to mour,our part has here again at homeappealed to fight to residents this deadly to disease”, Hon. Min of Health Dwayne Sey very long dark tunnel for so many people. all it is a light at the end of what has been a pressget the conference COVID-19 vaccine.he said although the According to the Health Minister, “We vaccineSpeaking is not at a cure-all, Thursday’s it is a government light at the We cannot become complacent.”

should all, if we are able, get vaccinated end of the tunnel for Cayman in its battle- freelyand do once our partagain…and in the fight of course to help the rebuild spend against COVID-19 pandemic. timeour economy without toworry open withour borders our the to elderly travel “I am proudly have joined this life-sav ing campaign with the islands first batch Mrof COVID-19 Seymour said.vaccines being administered andGOVERNOR those who are ADVISES vulnerable.” AGAINST having taken my first dose this morning,” VACCINE MISINFORMATION HE Governor Martyn Roper praised the He“I can again attest appealed to the safetyto everyone of the vaccineto par- British government for providing the vac- ticipateand confirm in the that voluntary I am feeling vaccination fine. programme. "So we want to see a strong take-up of cine free of cost to the Overseas Territories - the vaccine in our islands. And as the pre- with Cayman being one of the first in line teredA first in twobatch doses of 9,750 person doses at intervals arrived onof to receive the Pfizer/BioNTech drug. January 4th and is already being adminis at no cost to the overseas territories. This It is expected that other vaccines- mier said the vaccines have been provided will be added to the list once they are three weeks unlike in the UK where the which excludes freight costs." approved,He however including stressed the UK-manuthat the vaccines are spaced at 12 weeks. batchMr Roperalone costsaid itover was 200,000 “a really UK strong pounds, sig- factured Oxford/AstraZeneca drug. andThat vaccine decision manufacturers. has become a source of will have an impact on future sup- controversy between UK health experts territories, which are a really important plies.number of people taking the vaccine dose is the most important in ensuring im- nal of support from the UK to the overseas “We want to see a strong take-up British experts maintain that the first said quite rightly, it shows the value of a of the vaccine in our islands. And as verypart ofconstructive the UK family, partnership.” and as the premier the premier said the vaccines have munity against COVID-19 with the second - being a booster. - “So far on the trial run I expect the- cinesHe alsoand soughtadvised toresidents reassure to the do public their been provided at no cost to the over firmednext batch at the to moment,”arrive on Governorone of the Roper next ownabout research the safety and and steer efficacy clear of of misinfor the vac- excludesseas territories. freight costs.” This batch alone said.British Airways flights but that isn't con mation. cost over 200,000 UK pounds, which Local News Caymanian Times | Wednesday, January 13, 2021 | Issue No 617 9 R3 Cayman Foundation Closes Out 2020 with Over CI$1.3M Distributed in Grants - - ly Establishedprepare for, in resiliently May 2020 cope with withthe man and to Social the collaborative welfare organisations, spirit of the including Cayman date to help the Cayman Islands proactive- Islands community.” - sustainably recover from natural or man Feed Our Future, Meals on Wheels, Re made disasters and emergencies, R3 has- silience Cayman, the Cayman Food Bank- distributed over CI$1.3 million to 21 local and Cayman’s Acts of Random Kindness non-profit or non-profit exempt organisa (ARK), were among the first R3 Grant re tions in its first seven months of operation. cipients in June 2020. R3 Chairman Bryan Hunter says the to Throughmuch-needed R3’s medical support care. of ARK, Sacha Foundation’s primary areas of focus in Miller was able to give her children access 2020 were disaster readiness, and relief and generosity that came at a time during and recovery from the economic and public- “I am forever grateful for their kindness health effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. - demic“R3 cameand to into ready being our to islands help those for any hard fu- which my family and I didn’t know where tureest hit challenges by the effects which of maythe COVID-19come our panway, herhelp visioncould comechecked from. and Everything speech therapy,became less stressful. My daughter was able to get or a natural disaster. Although we are all whether it be another public health crisis everand mysince,” son Ms. was Miller able says. to have his mouth operation.Education, Their youth help development has been a blessingand re- looking forward to a brighter 2021, we skilling through technical and vocational X Bryan Hunter, Danielle Coleman and Richard Hew yearare proud to make of how a meaningful the private, difference public and in training were also early areas of focus for thenon-profit lives of sectors so many have individuals come together and fam this- - - - 2020 R3 Grant the Foundation’s recovery efforts, distrib affected by the impacts of the pandem Recipients ilies,” he says. “R3’s existence is testament uting grants to the University College of the andic to whatspend we a weekcan do with to protectus in Little reefs Cay for - Cayman Islands, Build Your theman future. learning This about life-changing the marine experienceecosystem - Future Cayman, Literacy Is supports recovery now and readiness for Alex Panton Foundation | Big Broth For Everyone (LIFE), YMCA, a world in which healthy coral reefs are ers Big Sisters | Build Your Future Cay and the Central Caribbean- more important than ever.” man | Cayman Arts Trust | Cayman’s Marine Institute (CCMI). Looking forward to the year ahead, Mr. Acts of Random Kindness | Cayman- CCMI Director of Ad Food Bank | Cayman Islands Crisis quickvancement to respond Kate Holdento the look forward to continuing to work close- Centre | Central Caribbean Marine In- needssays: within “R3 was the communi incredibly- Hunter says the R3 Board and volunteers stitute | Children and Youth Services readiness, relief and recovery capacity in Foundation | Feed Our Future | Haz - ly with donors and local charities to build ard Management Cayman Islands | ty and CCMI was extremely- Health Services Authority Forensic grateful to be able to sup Cayman. - Science Lab | Jasmine | Literacy Is For port local, needs-based stu- cal“As charities a grantmaking so they organisation, can focus on R3 whataims Everyone Meals on Wheels | National dents with Ocean Science to alleviate the fundraising burden on lo Council of Voluntary Organisations | X CCMI Reef Surveys, August 2020 wereScholarships. disproportionately R3’s dona no child goes hungry or making sure our National Trust of the Cayman Islands tion enabled students who countrythey do is best prepared – whether for natural that’s disasters,” ensuring | Resilience Cayman | Red Cross of the Mr. Hunter says. “We are grateful that our Cayman Islands | University College of the Cayman Islands | YMCA and friends over the holiday season, and thatcommunity so many was people able to have gather donated with family their time, talent and resources to help make Kenneth B. Dart Foundation for its initial ourdonation recipient of CI$1 organisations million and for pledgeensuring to Mr. Hunter also expressed gratitude for match up to CI$4 million in donations, and 2020 a little brighter for those in need.” he says. “Together, we are stronger.” foundation to have such a meaningful im- every R3 Grant has its intended impact,” the donors whose support has enabled the “We would like to thank our corporate A report detailing R3’s activities and andpact inindividual its first seven donors months. (some of whom impact in 2020 will be published later in January 2021 to the R3 website. For more information on how to donate to R3 or have chosen to remain anonymous) for apply for an R3 Grant, please visit: www. their support of R3 in our first year, the r3foundation.ky

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NOTICE This is to advise the public that Sophia Tracy-Ann Tulloch, aka ‘Ms. Sophie’, is no longer employed to Superior Auto Limited. Miss Sophia Tulloch is therefore not authorized to conduct any business whatsoever on our behalf. 10 Issue No 617 | Wednesday, January 13, 2021 | Caymanian Times Community

X (L-R) Managing Director of Rubis Andres Barthel, FOF Chairwoman Stacey VanDeVelde X Rubis Managing Director Andres Barthel presents cheque to Big Brothers Big Sisters and Joseph Solomon, Rubis Head of Finance Director Patrick Barnes Rubis awards over $55,000 in cash prizes Pure Joy 2020 “Wish Fuel Thinking” Contest Doles Out Big Prizes & Surprises to Customers & Local Charities - - - dens within our community. We are so ation changed and we now have patients Rubis Service Stations recently com a role in spreading joy and easing bur insufficient. Since the pandemic, the situ- each. Winston Lightbody won the draw for pleted the Rubis Pure Joy 2020 “Wish Fuel- holiday wishes with the cash prizes we West End Rubis in Cayman Brac on Friday,- Thinking” contest, awarding over $55,000 awardedgrateful to our have customers been able and to grantwere someover- who have cancer but no income and no in eyDecember Reid and 18th Quintin while Mendez Gary Clarke, made Allantheir KYD in cash prizes at participating sta - surance,” said Jennifer Weber, Operations- Brinas, Terry Joe Fredricks, Sean Anton- tions throughout the Cayman Islands. ingManager us help at others the Cayman through Islands this especial Cancer- In a bid to spread Christmas cheer and joyed to surprise our charities with dou Society. “We want to thank Rubis for help way to Red Bay Rubis on Monday, Decem ease burdens for their customers and local ble the donations they were expecting. ber 21st to be surprised, just in time for charities, the contest was run for 9 weeks forwardOverall, to this more campaign fun and wasuplifting just events as its ly difficult time. When they surprised us Christmas. About Rubis weeklyleading cashup to prizethe Christmas drawings holidays. were held From for name implies — pure joy — and we look by doubling their donation, it was a true October 19, 2020 – December 21, 2020, gift!” international private limited company in 2021.” seenStacey so many Van more Develde, families Chairwoman fall on hard of RUBIS is an established, French based customers at participating Rubis stations The charities eligible for the Rubis Pure timesFeed Our and Future the ongoing added “Ingenerosity 2020 we of have the downstream petroleum and chemicals and brought with them the chance to win Joy• donationsHumane Society included: - founded in 1990. We specialise in the- customers.$2500 for 5 exceptional charities along • Feed Our Future ing our mission and servicing children in ities (for petroleum products and chemi- withHowever, 5 levels when of cash the prizescharities for came winning to • Big Brothers, Big Sisters need.”Cayman community is so vital to fulfill sector, operating bulk liquid storage facil- pick up their cheques from the contest, • Cayman Islands Cancer Society - Thinking” campaign centered around cals) through our subsidiary, Rubis Ter • Alex Panton Foundation The Rubis Pure Joy 2020 “Wish Fuel minal and distribute fuels through our they were met with a big surprise. Ru we“The exist CI to Cancer serve. SocietyA diagnosis is so of grateful cancer tois courage, create hope and inspire change presencesubsidiary, across Rubis Energie.three regions, (Africa, amountbis officials that informed each of thethe charities thatwas Rubis for supporting us and the people a mission to find a unique way to build Since 2000, Rubis has expanded its receiving.they would be doubling the donation charities. investments and acquisitions. The Group never easy for anyone but for those who in the lives of Rubis customers and select Europe and the Caribbean) through direct Barthel commented on the move, saying have very little financial resources, it can- Rubis Managing Director Andres be even more difficult. Through the years In addition to weekly prizes of $500- andhas acquisitions,enjoyed strong, while regular also constantly growth since im- we have been here to help our cancer pa $100 KYD, the grand prize drawing was proving2000, driven its productivity. by organic growth, new sites “It was always our intention to use our tients when they struggled because their held in the 9th week of the contest and ‘Wish Fuel Thinking’ campaign to play income and basic insurance plans were awarded 6 winners $5000 KYD in cash DEH 2020 Bulk Waste Removal Campaign a Success

also grateful to residents who helped make The Department of Environmental task of the bulk waste campaign. We are TheHealth types (DEH) of materials collected collected tons of were materials var- during its bulk waste campaign in 2020. this process as smooth as possible. As a sorted and separated from other general continuesnew year to begins grow, it’s and an with opportune that growth, time wastes.ied and scrap metal/derelict vehicles were theto also amount note of that materials the island’s needing population recycling and disposal increases. We encourage the oldOverall, household the DEHgoods, teams, furniture, supported vegeta by- efforts,” said Michael Haworth, Assistant tion,the NICE derelict project, vehicles, collected scrap all metal, manner wood of public to get involved with our recycling

Director Solid Waste, DEH. and construction/DIY garbage from the For more information on recycling and districts of Grand Cayman and the Sister what types of products can be recycled- thereIslands. may remain small isolated piles of locally please visit: http://www.deh.gov. DEH wishes to inform the public that ky/portal/page/portal/dehhome/solid- department is still in the process of iden- refrain from disposing of waste in this way waste/recycling tifyingmaterials and left clearing by persons. these Atup this during time nor the- as DEHthe collection continues campaign to advise has the now public ended to “This has been a very challenging year Please call DEH at 949-6696 for addi mally scheduled rounds. challengesfor everyone and and now I am through very happy the withmassive the tional information. Individuals may also hard work of my team through the covid-19 email [email protected] or visit and this can be considered littering. DEH’s website at www.deh.gov.ky. Local News Caymanian Times | Wednesday, January 13, 2021 | Issue No 617 11 TIGHTER ARRIVAL CONTROLS FROM MID-JANUARY is taking a more aggressive stance to re- The Cayman Islands Government (CIG) duce the risk of COVID-19 and its new- strains entering the jurisdiction. From January 14th all arriving passen travelling.gers will be required to present proof of a negativeHon. Premier COVID-19 Alden test McLaughlin obtained before has announced that this test - a chain reac-

- parture.tion PCR COVID-19 test - must have been done at least 72 hours prior to their de

It will also be a requirement in order to toboard provide their a flight.negative test result from an up- per“All airway travellers swap aged given 10 the and new older highly will trans need- othermissible countries,” strain of the the Premier SARS COVID-19 stated. virus discoveredThe aim isin tothe reduce UK and the more potential recently for in a surge of cases here.

There has been a constant stream of positive COVID-19 tests among persons arriving in Cayman mainly from the UK. - However, Chief Medical Officer Dr John- Lee has explained that the number of pos itive tests relative to the number of per sons on each incoming flight has remained about the same on average. - - - The new arrival clearance regime being tional Health Service. ments,” he explained. introduced by the government will re from an accredited laboratory or the Na requiredA similar for pre-travelpersons coming test approved from the by of this significant change in the require quire that the test be provided in the UK UnitedAmerican States. health authorities will also be - Airlines will check passages prior to With the outbreak of the new COVID-19- variant, said to be 70% more transmissi ble though not more deadly than the cur- willdeparture deny todeparture confirm thatto anyone an appropriate without tryrent procedures. strain, many countries have begun proofnegative of aPCR negative test has test, been the providedPremier stat and- tighteningPassengers up arriving their border in England control from and all en in- ed. - - - ternational destinations, including the Cay- Also, travellers will have to show Cay man Islands, are now required to present a negativeman Islands test either Customs in paper and form Border or elec Con- negativePermitted COVID-19 travellers test resultwill needbefore to travel take tronically.trol(CBC) officers documentary proof of a ling, as well as their Passenger Locator Form. Premier McLaughlin said further details of this new system are forthcoming prior their test up to 72 hours before departure, whether or not a country is on the UK’s spotTravel checks Corridor on arrivalslist. into England with to its introduction mid-January. The UK Border Force is carrying out “The reason why they're not available - in some issues are still being worked out the power to impose an on-the-spot fine of but we felt that it is important that we give £500 (CI$555) on travellers whose COV people as much notice as we possibly can ID-test paperwork is not in order. CALL FOR COCO FEST VENDORS Pedro St. James opens vendor application process

It’s that time of year again to go coco Year over year, the event has grown NUTS at the 6th annual Coco Fest on crafts,to showcase games, all music, kinds to of coconut coconut-based oil and Saturday, February 13th from 12 PM – 6 items/products, from cooked food, PM, at Pedro St James Castle. - “We look forward to seeing and tast- The Tourism Attraction Board (TAB) inghealth an arrayand beauty of creative, products! cottage industry thingsand Pedro coconut St. James at the are annual inviting festival ven products once again this year,” said TAB dors to come together to celebrate all- - ture.celebrating the coconut and its signif providesMarketing an Coordinator, avenue for Monalocal smallMeade. and icance to Caymanian heritage and cul Pedro St. James, through Coco Fest,- cooks, craftsmen, producers, arti- conut-inspired products. sans,Coco and Fest farmers brings through together a shared local micro-businesses to showcase their co completed applications along with pay- and interactive environment. There Vendors are invited to send in their love for the Cayman coconut, in a fun ment on or before Friday 29th January- history.will also be demonstrations on the 2021. X With so much on offer, Coco Fest delights visitors uses of coconut throughout Cayman’s For more information please email ad [email protected] or call 947-3329. 12 Issue No 617 | Wednesday, January 13, 2021 | Caymanian Times Local News / Law Enforcement First Rock Capital Secures Financing in Cayman with CIBC made another massive investment in the First Rock Capital Holdings Limited has for establishing a banking relationship in- follows the acquisitions made in August Cayman, are quite rigorous, especially in- Cayman Islands, totaling over US$3M. This cantlyseeking tighten debt financing. their lending In 2020, requirements. the Cov However,id-19 pandemic after steadfast caused banksnegotiations, to signifi we 2019 through its subsidiary First Rock - luxuryCapital development Cayman Limited, in the that West executed Bay area a - US$3 million deal, deploying capital in a tives,were andstill atable a rate to achieve much lower a flexible than structhose ture that perfectly aligns with our objec of Cayman. - According to Ryan Reid First Rock Group- currently on offer in the local market. It is Co-Founder & CEO, First Rock Capital Cay also a testament to the confidence reposed man Ltd, has acquired five (5) luxury res in us by CBIC First Caribbean (Cayman) in idential units on the seven-mile beach in- Planning,facilitating Shaun this Myers. cross border financing” Grand Cayman. - said First Rock Group AVP of Finance &- lars“First towards Rock the Cayman acquisition has secured of the unitsfinanc in ing in the amount of US$1.619 million dol- CIBC is elated at the partnership and ex presses confidence in the deal. Grand Cayman. The total cost of the acqui- stated,Senior “we Corporate are delighted Banking to partner Manager with at ingsition in isattracting US$3.1million,” great partnerships, Reid confirmed. as it CIBC First Caribbean, Catherine Bryan, First Rock Capital has been forthcom - estate and private equity ventures local- spiteFirst someRock Capitaleconomic Cayman head winds Ltd to regional provide- lymakes and majoroverseas. injections Having intoled a various successful real this financing especially at this time. De

ly, this deal is an expression of confidence- capital deployment strategy in Jamaica, in in regional businesses to weather the deploymentaccordance withoverseas its corporate as a natural plan, Firstpro- knownstorms for occasioned its innovative by the and Covid-19 personalized pan gression.Rock Capital The real saw estate expansion and private and capital equi- demic and emerge stronger. Our bank is solutions to our clients, and our special- - approach to providing unique banking tions.ty company with regional subsidiaries has - been“We aggressive started working with its on overseas this transaction acquisi cialized package team was uniquely happy suited to work to their with needs First atRock this Capital time”. Cayman Ltd to tailor a finan in 2019. The due diligence requirements POLICE NEWS Skylar Mack and Vanjae Ramgeet release date confirmed

- pre-dischargeHer Majesty’s leave, Cayman under the Islands terms Prisonof sec- subject to compliance with specific license Service has confirmed that applications for conditions. Both will be released from Pris willon on have 15 January completed and Misstheir Mack sentence will departin action 30 (2) of Prisons Law were received on- Cayman that same day. At that time both behalf of Skylar Mack and Vanjae Ramgeet. received any special dispensation. The applications were considered by the of cordance with Cayman Law. Neither have fice of the Director of Prisons and approved X Ambulance in Cayman Islands (Photo courtecy Wikimedia Commons) Water-Related Incident in West Bay

- EMSAt staff about responded 6:00PM to on a Wednesday,report of a gainedthen transported consciousness, by ambulance and remains to the in 6 January, officers of the RCIPS and Cayman Islands Hospital where he re the intersection of Mary Mollie Hydes Roadperson and in Westdistress Bay on Road, the Westbeach Bay. near A stable condition. - quicklyThe RCIPScame to highly the assistance commends of the ing difficulties while in the water and members of the public at the scene who felljuvenile unconscious. male had He begun was taken experienc from ensure that this incident did not have a tragicchild and outcome. performed CPR, which helped The matter is currently under investi- Emergencythe water byMedical persons Services. nearby, He whowas gation. X Skylar Mack and Vanjae Ramgeet conducted CPR until the arrival of REGIONAL - - - - - 13 He said this will be a major in- Sports Minister Olivia Grange the airport construction,” Skerrit Skerrit the airport construction,” stated. vestment for Dominica to create nu- are mass employment. There merous housing projects under “Housing continues to too. way be a major need in our a commitment given have and we country to build 5,000 climate homes and that’s what we are do resilient said. Skerrit ing,” This is the year the boom will begin. will boom the year the is This unfold plans the PPP to how That is this year.” governance was was at the official opening, as were Jamaica Olympic Association Pres ident Christopher Samuda, former 100m world record holder Powell Asafa and West Indies cricketer Chris Gayle. “Apart from the mat ter of business and sport, this is a commitment that has characterised your professional career and I have no doubt that it will your characterise business said forever," Samu da. - - Dominica is building affordable housing at a Dominica is building affordable rapid rate Michael Frater is a new convert to medical Michael Frater is a new convert to medical marijuana

X X - - marijuana clinic marijuana airport and housing Dominica focuses on Dominica’s Dominica’s Prime “2021 is going to be He identified the international Guyana’s capital Georgetown will soon see enormous expansion Guyana’s

Minister Roosevelt Roosevelt Minister insists that Skerrit with so many projects planned, 2021 will be one despite an exciting pandemic. the global for year exciting a very Dominica,” Skerrit said on DBS disap- in every know, Radio. “You is a pointment there to have we and blessing of advantage take that we ensure the blessing and going into 2021, - important pro many are there jects and programmes that to.” country can look forward our - infrastructur major the as airport al project. “We have finalised ne- have the lands, we gotiations for the for clear the sites to started for the residencies construction of those persons being affected by X Olympic Olympic sprinter Mi- It is called 4/20 Sports Frater said that canna “I tried it and within a month I Jamaican sprinter opens opens sprinter Jamaican chael Frater - a medical mari opened officially Manor in dispensary juana Jamaica on Saturday. Park, Therapeutic Bliss. Frater, 38, who was forced to - re tire because of said injury, dis marijuana medical the pensary is an alternative the sick and for treatment injured. companies would start operations start operations companies would there. “Look at the budget. Tens of unfolding. are projects of thousands bis treatment helped him to recov er from a bad knee, which affected find not could Medics years. for him a solution to his problematic knee The Uni- visits to numerous after versity Hospital of the West Indies and a hospital in France. said. Frater was feeling brand new,” - re I and it about studying started “I been has which drug this that alised a taboo for most of my life is a mir acle drug.” - - | Issue No 617 No | Issue 2021 13, January | Wednesday, Times Caymanian He turns 75 in November. The NNP was returned to office The commencement of the new of commencement The inter He added that at least three Nandlall also said more airlines airlines Nandlall also said more Nicholas said the government government the said Nicholas with prospective talks said He cal problem,” said cal Mitchell problem,” who has almost for in the Parliament served decades. four with landslide by election last the in all 15 constituency seats won. As a result, there was not an official op- - Par of House in the Lower position liament until Tobias Clement, who represents St George’s North East, crossed the floor and became the Leader of the Opposition. Demerara Demerara Harbour Bridge is one of many projects. Major highways are and Brazil planned, one to including the Deep Harbour Water in Berbice will be built. national hotels will be built and an- Hilton, Marriot,other Best Western, Holiday Inn and Sheraton will in man- as investment as well added be industries. ufacturing are expected to debut oil large new, while Guyana, vice to their ser month. Millions were put aside month. Millions were until operating the airline keep to full service can be resumed later this year. still has the bulk of a US$15 million loan from the ALBA bank in Venezuela at its disposal to help fund LIAT. The money is account. held in an escrow being investors are also ongoing. In the meantime, the Antigua and Bar- buda government is shouldering alone. the financial burden Dr Keith Mitchell will contest the next general election after all - -

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retire after all after retire aside for LIAT aside Grenada PM: I won’t PM: I won’t Grenada Antigua puts millions millions puts Antigua Prime Minister Dr Keith - like highly likely, “So, it looks During the campaign for said Mitchell However, “A decision has been made, I Guyanese can look forward to the to can look forward Guyanese an- is set to government The Guyana’s Guyana’s new found oil wealth Antigua and Bar- The colossal figure They will be a meeting with de Information Minister, Mel Mitchell has changed his Mitchell plans and will not be leav he said. one,” ly that I will certainly run unless I some health or physi issues have ing public life before election. 2023 general the the 2018 general election leads the who Mitchell, ruling New National Party (NNP), insisted that he will general another not contest election. change his plans that he has had to leadership. about handing over have not to preferred have would but there are rationales based on my own colleagues’ views and gen- time that the right perceptions eral will have to be after the next elec- some to the reins hand over tion to widespread transformation of the transformation widespread February’s from economy country's national budget, said Mohabir Anil and Min- General Nandlall, Attorney Affairs. of Legal ister nounce its budget February Nand- “greatness” lall said and promises and its people as the Guyana for PPP/C embarks on its first full year in office. will soon be benefiting its citizens, a cabinet minister. to according buda is ing - underwrit the ble - LIAT unprofita airline almost at to day per (KY$5,200) EC$17,000 airline regional keep airborne. LIAT during revealed was a post Cabinet press in St conference The John’s. money is coming from resources borrowed over a year re-capital of purpose the ago for izing the airline. A sub-committee of three ministers – Robin - Year wood, Molwyn Joseph and Len nox – Weston has been formed to progress. LIAT’s track cision makers and reporting back in the coming weeks. cabinet to the month- Nicholas, said ford around amount to payments ly EC$500,000 (KY$156,000) a INTERNATIONAL and itsinstitutions ofGovernment.” gered thesecurityof United States sayingmeanours” “gravelyhe endan- of “highhim cused crimes andmisde- democracy. and Constitution US the to threat" Mr Trump "representsimminent an unless MrTrump voluntaryresigns. to move against the president, or US the him empowers which of Constitution Amendment 25th the ident Mike Pence refuses to enact Pres Vice if office from Trump Mr removeforcibly to aimed measures supporters lastWednesday. 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International Sports Caymanian Times | Wednesday, January 13, 2021 | Issue No 617 15 UFC never really went away Lovers of mixed martial arts were treated with virtual-

- • Omari Akhmedov vs. Tom Breese ly unbroken events last year despite the global pandemic UFC• David Fight Zawada Island vs. 8 – Ramazan Jan. 20 – EmeevFlash Forum, Abu Dhabi McGregorlargely through making UFC a welcome president return. Dana White’s determina • Justin Tafa vs. Carlos Felipe tion. The action continues soon with superstar Conor • Douglas Silva de Andrade vs. Lerone Murphy UFC events were staged behind closed doors from March • MattFrancisco Schnell Figueiredo vs. Tyson vs. Nam Jerome Rivera with some truly memorable action. Kamaru Usman beat- • Roxanne Modafferi vs. Viviane Araujo Jorge Masvidal at UFC 251 on ‘Fight Island’ in July and the UFC 257 – Jan. 23 – Flash Forum, Abu Dhabi company was back in Abu Dhabi in the autumn as Israel Ade • Carlos Condit vs. Matt Brown sanya defended his middleweight title against Paulo Costa. - foreIn theOctober, legendary Khabib Russian Nurmagomedov retired from claimed the sport. a stunning White • Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier win over Justin Gaethje in the UFC 254 headline bout be X Conor McGregor couldn’t resist returning to UFC • Jessica Eye vs. Joanne Calderwood he will return soon. • Khalil Rountree Jr. vs. Marcin Prachnio is attempting to entice Khabib back and expectations are UFC• Marina Fight Rodriguez Night 185 vs. – Feb.Amanda 6 – TBC Ribas a nip of the whiskey. • Brad Tavares vs. Antonio Carlos Junior McGregor is on Fight Island, Abu Dhabi in a rematch of lin. He regularly posts snaps and clips of himself enjoying makehis 2014 a vow fight to hiswith legion Dustin of supporters.Poirier on Jan. 23 in the first - • Alistair Overeem vs. Alexander Volkov fight of the year, at UFC 257. McGregor took to Twitter to Notorious is clearly taking his training in the build-up • Nicco Montano vs. Karol Rosa to the fight a lot more seriously than he did for his infa UFC• Molly 258 McCann – Feb. 13 vs. – Lara TBC Procopi He tweeted: “I promise a masterpiece.” The 32-year-old mous defeat to NurmagomedovUFC schedule in 2018. • Marion Reneau vs. Macy Chiasson Irishman promises to silence his doubters and has also UFC Fight Night 184 – Jan. 16 – Flash Forum, Abu declared he is “staying away” from his Proper 12 Whiskey Dhabi • Kamaru Usman (c) vs. Gilbert Burns in the build-up to it. - • Uriah Hall vs. Chris Weidman He launched the drink in 2018, which is based on his • Gabriel Green vs. Philip Rowe birthplace Crumlin being the 12th postal district of Dub • Max Holloway vs. Calvin Kattar • Polyana Viana vs. Mallory Martin Brady shows Patriots Curry is piping hot again

what they’re missing Steph Curry missed big chunks of last When Tom Brady ended his long as- hisseason amazing through scoring injury displayand some last thought week sociation with the New England Patriots he may be finished as a potent force, but last year speculation was that he was - proved the doubters wrong. - Curry was aware of the numbers he finished as the pre-eminent NFL quar thewas Portland hitting asTrail he Blazers. bombed in a crazy ca them.terback. At 42 time was up, the Patriots reer-highThis was 62 not points only in an a 137-122NBA season-high win over felt, despite all the success he’d brought and expectations were low at a weaker franchise.He joined But the new Tampa team, Bay same Buccaneers swash- and eight points more than Curry had ever scored before, but they were the most by X Steph Curry has bounced back after injury a Warrior since Rick Barry notched 64 touchdownsbuckling playoff to lead success the Bucs for Brady. past Wash- X Tom Brady is still brilliant at 43 points in 1974. Brady threw for 381 yards and two Curry finished 18 for 31 and 8 of 16 on - 3-pointers after beginning with a 21-point periodThe Warriorsand pulled trailed Golden by State 21 latewithin in thesix ington 31-23 in their NFC wildcard game season, Brady could yet play in another first quarter. The 32-year-old also topped enteringthird quarter the fourth. but Curry scored 19 in that SaturdayBrady made night the for mosttheir offirst a lack playoff of pres vic- Superstreak Bowl snapped in his at new 11 home following stadium. a 7-9 50 points for the seventh time in his career. Golden State snapped a four-game los- tory since 2002. The brilliant form has continued. Curry scored 38 points Friday as the Warriors - sureWhile to carve Bill upBelichick the NFL’s and second-ranked the Patriots BlandaThere’s as notthe mucholdest slowing player Brady,to throw who a beat the Los Angeles Clippers 115-105.- ing streak against the Clippers, who beat watcheddefence on from 22 ofhome 40 passing. with their playoff at 43 years, 159 days passed George used a 34-6 flurry bridging the third and them at the Chase Centre two nights earli fourth quarters to stun the visiting Clip er. Curry got his payback after being held TD pass in a playoff game. pers in San Francisco. to just 13 points in Wednesday's loss. Canelo named WBA Boxer of the Year decision at the Alamodome in World Boxing Association Best San Antonio, Texas. Saul “Canelo” Alvarez won the - Boxer of the Year award for his of Canelothe year. now He holdsannounced the WBAthat victory over Callum Smith to con and WBC titles in his only fight firm himself as the top pound- managedfor-pound tofighter. move forward. The hisAlvarez plan for was 2021 ringside is to have watching three endBoxing of the had year many could setbacks not have but fights.

his stable mate Ryan Garcia two- been any more perfect, with an weeks ago. Garcia finally proved impressive reappearance by- he's more than just a social me X Canelo Alvarez is boxing’s top fighter X Ryan Garcia is a phenomenally talented lightweight per-middleweightCanelo on Dec. 19 champion. against the dia star. The ‘snowflake’ jibe has- previously unbeaten WBA su canbeen has the such constant a huge taunts social because media - the 21-year-old American-Mexi new, younger audience into power and speed were too much The 30-year-old Mexican had novice. weight fights, Garcia brings a which against better opponents his first ever knock down and his return.gone through However, contractual he stayed prob in followingWith a viciousdespite leftbeing hook a relative to the respect he gained from the hard- hiscould career, be his and downfall. early on it looked This win raises the potential thelems, gym casting until doubtthey were on his sorted ring boxing, but this was about the It was the biggest step up in for the 33-year-old Englishman. statement with a seventh-round body, Garcia made a resounding andcore boxingshot variety community. is impressive himas though in the he second might roundbe in seriouswith a of mega-fights against Teofimo out. When resolved, Canelo was - Garcia’s hand speed, power lefttrouble hook. as But Campbell Garcia overcame dropped Lopez, Gervonta "Tank" Davis ready to face the 32-year-old Brit knockout of Luke Campbell in and Devin Haney. Garcia said he and defeated him by unanimous Texas. Unbeaten in 21 light but he his defence is suspect wants Davis most. 16 Issue No 617 | Wednesday, January 13, 2021 | Caymanian Times Puzzles / Comics

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