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 COMMUNITY — page 2  BUSINESS — page 5  LOCAL NEWS — page 6 THIS ISSUE INSIDE Special Cayman celebration for HM The Virtual Sonics makes ‘Big Sound’ Waves in the Ex-Infrastructure Minister hops on last bus Queen’s 95th birthday Hollywood Music Industry shuttle GLOBAL Bovell: Border Closure may CORPORATION harm Property Market TAX TARGETS OFFSHORE CENTRES By Michael Jarvis, London UK

When G7 finance ministers meet in Lon- don the focus of their deliberations will be of huge interest to Cayman’s financial ser- vices sector. At issue is a proposal by the US Biden administration for a global corporation tax initially floated at a “floor rate” of 15 per cent but which could go higher ac- cording to US Treasury officials.

$1.2 million spent on 2021 Candidates Campaign X U.S. Department of the Treasury

The public are now able to see how had a combined revenue of $201,060.00 to much money candidates raised to fund help fund their election campaigns, while President Biden had initially indicated a their 2021 election campaign and how spending more than twice that amount, at minimum global rate of 21%. much each candidate spent campaigning, $479,781.16 over the 45 day election peri- But that’s at odds with the British gov- as the Elections Office published candi- od, roughly averaging just under $40,000 ernment’s own approach to the matter. dates’ expenses and revenue last Saturday. spent per candidate. UK Chancellor of the Exchequer (Minis- Twelve Alliance members - Joey Hew, For the election period, which started ter of Finance) Rishi Sunak is pursuing a David Wight, Frank Cornwall, Barbara on 1st March 2021 and ended on 14th policy to increase the British corporation Conolly, Moses Kirkconnell, Julianna April 2021, the returns submitted by the X Mr. Wesley Howell, Chief Officer of tax rate from 19% to 25% for large com- O’Connor Connolly, Roy McTaggart, Alden 50 candidatesSEE 2021 ELECTION and parties CAMPAIGN detailed COST, Page that 8 Employment and Border Control panies bySEE 2023. GLOBAL CORPORATION TAX, Page 4 McLaughlin, Austin Harris, Alva Suckoo, Vincent Frederick and Dwayne Seymour – Fast & Affordable - ADVERTISE YOUR EMPLOYMENT ADS Accepted by WORC with Email [email protected] Caymanian Times Newspaper or call 9162000 / 9458463 2 Issue No 668 | Wednesday, June 2, 2021 | Caymanian Times Community Notice / Community

COMMUNITY NOTICE Hon. W. McKeeva Bush off ers condolences

On behalf of myself and the Parliament of the Cayman Is- lands, I write expressing my deep felt sadness to hear of X Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II the passing of former Chief Minister Hubert Benjamin Hughes. It’s understandable that Special Cayman the citizens and people of An- guilla are mourning the death of a stalwart and giant in the celebration for HM The political arena. Also consid- ering he has served stints as Queen’s 95th birthday Chief Minister which spanned over four decades of his polit- ical life, since 1976. He was an affable and an The traditional birthday celebrations Randall L. Von Kanel, MCI, Member of the effective representative to held each June to mark Her Majesty Queen Order the Cayman Islands. the people of Anguilla and Elizabeth II’s official birthday will have a Mr. Clifford’s award will be presented by his tenacity and involvement new venue for 2021. The Governor. Mr. Von Kanel’s award will impacted positively on other The Queen's Birthday Parade, which be presented by Premier, Hon. Wayne Pan- overseas territories. He has usually takes place in front of the House of ton, JP, MP. influenced socio-economical Parliament (formerly called the Legislative The general public is invited to attend growth and brought politi- Assembly Building), has been moved to the the procession and awards, and to stay on cal maturity to the political West Bay Road outside Government House. to enjoy the reception afterward. landscape with his leader- On the Public Holiday Monday, 14 June, His Excellency The Governor, Mr. Martyn ship attributes. He always X Chief Minister Hubert Benjamin Hughes the Cayman Islands’ uniformed services Roper said, “I hope members of the public stood adamantly for the in- will be on parade on the roadway in front will come out and enjoy the celebrations terest of Anguilla as he made of Government House. as we express our collective wishes for his representation at the For the first time, the Cayman Islands Her Majesty’s continued good health and Joint Ministerial Council meetings in We wish the people of Anguilla all the Regiment and Cayman Islands Coast longevity on her official birthday.” London. strength and comfort during this dif- Guard will march amongst the approxi- Chief of Protocol Meloney Syms said, “Al- We extend our deep and heartfelt sym- ficult time. Please accept on behalf of mately 200 senior uniformed services and though HM The Queen was born on 21 April, pathies as your island has lost an out- members of Parliament our sincere con- youth organisations for the annual parade. it has long been the tradition to celebrate the standing patriot and nation builder. dolences for your loss. Organisations taking part include the Sovereign's official birthday in the summer.” Royal Cayman Islands Police Service, the She also reminded members of the pub- Fire Service and the Prison Service, as lic that COVID-19 suppression measures well as members of the Girls’ Brigade, the regarding public gatherings remain in ef- Scouts and the Cadet Corps. fect in the Cayman Islands. Therefore, the They will be joined by musicians from Garden Party Reception is limited to 500 the Royal Cayman Islands Police Band. people and the Parade is limited to 1,000 The parade will commence at 4p.m. and people including participants. will be followed by a Garden Party Recep- These restrictions are in place under tion hosted His Excellency The Governor, the Prevention, Control and Suppression Mr. Martyn Roper on the grounds of Gov- of COVID-19 (No. 2) Regulations, 2021. ernment House beginning at 5pm and These Regulations came into effect on Fri- continuing through 7p.m. day, 14 May 2021. During a ceremony directly after the pa- The Queen’s Birthday events will be rade, honours and awards are bestowed to broadcast live by Radio Cayman, and deserving individuals who were recognised filmed by Government Information Servic- at either the previous year’s parade or an- es (GIS) for future airing on CIG TV. nounced in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours. In the event of inclement weather, the This year’s recipients include Mr. awards(Via GIS) ceremony will take place under a Charles E. Clifford, MBE, JP, Director of tent at Government House. Customs & Border Control and Pastor Caymanian Caymanian Times Issue # 668

Publisher: Ralph Lewis Company: Lewis Cayman Islands Ltd #19 Walkers Road (next to Tomlinson Furniture) Telephone: 345 916 2000 Email: [email protected], or [email protected] Website: www.caymaniantimes.ky Business Caymanian Times | Wednesday, June 2, 2021 | Issue No 668 3 Bacaro donates over $20,000 to the Alex Panton Foundation

On Friday May 14th, Bàcaro brought was raised. “Knowing the community together for a fundraiser that all of the funds that raised $20,376.00 for the Alex Panton we raised would go Foundation (APF). Continuing their com- directly to paying for mitment to supporting mental health and support services for the Cayman community, this was the sec- those seeking mental ond fundraiser held by management for health help, but are the APF. The first, a pajama party was held unable to afford it, in July 2019, raised over $19,000 for the we didn’t think twice. foundation’s programs. The work that the Friday’s ‘Off With His Locks’ fundraiser team at the APF do was the brainchild of Fede, a waiter at Bac- is desperately need- aro, who had been growing his dreadlocks ed in our community for over 10 years. Looking for a change in and we are proud to hairstyle, he was also looking for a way be committed sup- to support the Cayman community. “This porters”, stated Head past year has really been a trying one for Chef and owner, Fed- all of us – specially those of us in the hos- erico Destro. pitality industry. There has been so much Upon receiving the cheque, Board of sharing tapas plates for indulgence for uncertainty and I have seen people near the mic to auction the chance to chop off Member and APF programme facilitator one or in a group. Get to know more about and far who have struggled with the ups each of Fede’s 60+ locks. Competition was Shane Purcell had this to say: “In a time the Bàcaro by heading over to www.bac- and downs of the year. In talking with rife as guests outbid each other opening when many hospitality establishments aro.ky.About the Alex Panton Barney and Fede, we all agreed that we their wallets and hearts - with the larg- are themselves struggling, we cannot Foundation wanted to take the opportunity to rally the est set coming in at a bid of $1000. With thank the staff and management at Bac- community together to support a cause winning bidders being offered a chance to aro enough for putting their community we all stand behind, mental health” said take scissors to his locks, celebrity hair- first in not only hosting and organizing Established in memory of Alex Panton, Fede. stylist Pasquale Caselle volunteered his a fundraiser of this scale, but also using who succumbed to the effects of severe Live music from Vibe Tribe set the tone time and expertise to ensure a pleasant their own funds to match what was raised. depression at the age of 16 in October for a fun night, while Woody Dacosta took overall outcome for Fede’s head of hair. Events like this not only financially sup- 2010, the APF is a not-for-profit founda- “When Fede approached us with this port the foundation but help to eradicate tion company. Its primary objective is rais- idea, we didn’t hesitate. Unfortunately in the stigma around mental illness through ing awareness of mental illnesses affecting 2020, we had to skip our fundraiser for education,About awareness Bacaro and Cayman advocacy”. children and young adults in the Cayman the APF, but this was the perfect oppor- Islands, with a particular focus on anxiety tunity to get our patrons, community and and depression. In July 2017, a group of friends together to support education and Founded in 2017, Bàcaro is the dream Alex’s friends and family came together program efforts that have truly been mak- of Federico Destro and Barney Bako - Two with the common goal of educating the ing a difference in decreasing barriers to friends, passionate about creating good public about mental illness in children and access to help”, offered Restaurant Manag- memories for good friends sharing good young people and reducing the stigma to- er and owner, Barney. food. Unlike traditional Venetian bàca- ward mental illness in the Cayman Islands. Funds were also raised via the sale of ro, most of which don’t even have tables, On 20 February 2018, Walkers Global in- specialty cocktails, and through the sale of Bàcaro offers full seating and service in corporated the APF as a foundation com- raffle tickets for a half-day boat charter on a number of different environments all pany, with Alex’s parents as founders luxury charter ‘Miss Beautiful’ (a value of within the same venue. Whether you’re and directors. The APF was registered as $1850) which was generously donated by looking for a view of the West Bay Yacht a non-profit organisation (“NPO”) on 12 Family Time Watersports. Club, waterfront dining, or a cosy contem- June 2018. Alex’s parents are supported Not onlywithout did limit the management team porary-rustic lounge vibe, Bàcaro has it by Alex’s friends and additional volun- support the initiative, they promised to all. While the service focuses on relaxed, teers who have collectively formed an Ex- match, , every dollar that elegant excellence, menus have a variety ecutive Committee that runs the APF. Border Closure may harm Property Market By Staff Writer

ends, spoke about the activity that Cay- border closure would detrimentally im- man’s market saw after the hurricanes pact the industry. Cayman’s continued closure of its bor- that swept through the Eastern Caribbean “Although there are no tourists, there are ders could detrimentally affect its real es- in 2017. investors who are able to come into Cay- tate prices as possible purchasers turn to “During the later part of that year it real- man and buy property and also to get per- competitor jurisdictions for investment, a ly started coming because obviously peo- manent residency as well,” he advised, but roomful of property professionals heard ple had to go somewhere on holiday and said that as time goes on and Cayman stays last week at the 2021 RICS Cayman Chap- there were limited places, so they started in this period of “transition” with no tour- ter Real Estate Forum. looking around the Caribbean and Cay- ists able to come and get a flavour of what The Forum, organised by the Royal In- man ended up being a choice, so we ended the Cayman Islands was all about, it would stitute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), was up with quite a lot of activity which real- give competitors the edge over Cayman. supposed to have taken place last year but ly stimulated our market from there,” Mr “As Cayman stays still, it gives the globe was postponed due to Covid. It attracted a Bovell advised. the opportunity to go to those places and large contingent of those working in real Mr Bovell said the trend in transaction visit them and to choose whether or not estate and development, who heard from sales from January 2017 to December they return to Cayman, just like what hap- professionals in the industry who gave 2019 saw an upward trend; however, once pened in 2017 with the hurricanes. Same presentations that analysed the movement the borders were closed in Cayman in sort of principle, so I just want you to be of real estate in Cayman over the past two March 2020, transactions “hit a wall” and a aware of that,” he advised. X James Bovell decades, through the pandemic and then lot of inventory “fell by the wayside”. Once Mr Bovell underscored the value of Cay- attempted to predict future movements in lockdown had been lifted, he said that man’s real estate and construction indus- the industry. there was a lot of activity by the industry try to Cayman’s economy as a whole when At the event, speaker James Bovell, a to try and get investors to come to Cayman he said: “The impact of the construction is two and a half times its value; that is the Top 10 RE/MAX producer internationally to let them peruse the real estate on offer, industry and the real estate and develop- largest impact of any industry in the econ- and inductee to RE/MAX’s Circle of Leg- but he worried that Cayman’s continued ment industry as a whole to the economy omy.” 4 Issue No 668 | Wednesday, June 2, 2021 | Caymanian Times Business GLOBAL CORPORATION TAX TARGETS OFFSHORE CENTRES

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The Biden strategy for a 21 per proposed tax, the US and UK along cent rate is favoured by France with other G7 nations share a com- Some other countries, espe- and Germany, considerably lower mon focus. They want to target cially those which rely on major than the preferred 12.5 per cent multinational companies, especial- global corporations offshoring to that the Organisation for Eco- ly those in the tech industry, to pay lower tax jurisdictions, oppose nomic Cooperation and Develop- “a fairer share of tax” in the coun- the plan. ment(OECD) is pushing for. tries where they generate most President Biden has of their sales and have their head made reforming the global offices. corporate tax system a pol- A report in the UK’s Guardian icy priority vowing to chal- newspaper quoted officials in the lenge large corporations UK’s finance ministry as saying which he claims circumvent that “reaching an international their country’s tax systems agreement on how large digital by shifting their profits to companies are taxed “is a priori- low-tax jurisdictions. ty”SEE and GLOBAL that CORPORATION "we welcome TAX, the Page re- 5 X UK Chancellor of the Exchequer (Minister of Finance) Rishi Sunak Despite their differenc- es over the structure of the Business Caymanian Times | Wednesday, June 2, 2021 | Issue No 668 5 Virtual Sonics, a Cayman Islands Tech Company, Makes ‘Big Sound’ Waves in the Hollywood Music Industry

oured that a pioneer and household name in sound technology like Sony partnered with us to produce the 360 Reality Audio Creative Suite to enable a true next level in music experience. I am also excited to be further developing this technology out of the beautiful Cayman Islands with my team and Sony. It’s a perfect location for tech companies with global aspirations on the go utilising only a laptop and head- andDirector a place of that TechCayman, naturally stimulates Mr Samir the phones. The benefits this brings are pro- Mitra,creativity commented: necessary to do great things.” found for producers, musicians and music Virtual Sonics Inc., a TechCayman-spon- lovers, representing one of the most signif- “I couldn’t be more sored enterprise professional audio tech- icant milestones in recent music history. delighted to see the emerging realisation nology start-up, is making big waves on 360 Reality Audio uses Sony's 3D spa- of our vision for TechCayman as a vector X Phil Quartararo, President, Virtual Son- the global music stage with technology tial sound technologies to deliver a music for establishing the Cayman Islands on the ics, Inc. innovation that has already led to a joint experience at a whole new level. Individ- world map for developing cutting-edge partnership with world renowned Sony ual sounds such as vocals, chorus, piano, technology companies together with world Home Entertainment and Sound Products guitar, bass and even sounds of a live au- renowned brand-name technology compa- Inc., under the brand Audio Futures Inc, dience can be placed in a 360 spherical nies like Sony. It is genuinely stunning to be the Cayman Islands, please visit https:// itself also a TechCayman-sponsored en- sound field, giving artists and creators a part of the latest technologies changing how www.techcayman.com/About Virtual Sonics, Inc. terprise. new way to express their creativity and music will be experienced daily by millions Audio Futures, under a close working listeners to be literally immersed in a field of people worldwide and working with partnership with Sony, has been develop- of sound exactly as intended by artists the stewards of Hollywood music industry, Virtual Sonics, Inc. develops the ing 3D spatial audio technology for Sony’s and creators. What’s more, this can be en- all from our small yet influential Cayman next-generation audio and music creative game-changing 360 Reality Audio technol- joyed through compatible music stream- Islands. I want to thank the entire Virtual origination and platform tools, as well as ogy. The release of the 360 Reality Audio ing services or smartphone apps using Sonics team and their partners Sony for distribution technologies, in partnership Creative Suite represents an important regular existing headphones, bringing a having trust and confidence in TechCayman with the world’s leading technology and milestone that now enables musicians and new level of immersive music experience as partners. What’s more, I also can’t wait to music companies, aiming to bring audio creators to produce music easily and ac- to the listener that previously could only hear some of our talented young Caymani- and visual experiences to life at a level curately in an immersive spherical sound be enjoyed in live concert-like venues, and anChairman musicians mixof inTechCayman, 360 Reality Audio Mr Geneusing never before accomplished through soft- field by using their familiar platform and setting the future standard for music pro- Thompson,Virtual Sonic’s added: technology too!” ware at scale. workflows in 360 Reality Audio music for- ducers globally. Virtual Sonic’s 360 Reality Audio Cre- mat within a studio environment or even If the magnitude of this milestone isn’t “We knew that the ative Suite (360RACS) is an innovation obvious enough, it was named one of the Cayman Islands excellent modern infra- developed and released in collaboration top 20 products at the prestigious NAMM structure, tax neutral environment, and with Sony Music Entertainment. 360RACS (National Association of Music Merchants) ability to already attract worldwide tech enables musicians and creators to pro- Show in January 2021, the premier global talent, provides a perfect combination for duce music easily and accurately in an music platform and event for products in tech innovation to be conducted right here. immersive spherical sound field by using music. If we can now combine that with an edu- their familiar platform and workflows in As impressive as the technology and cation system that supports Caymanians 360 Reality Audio music format within a step change in music creativity being developing the types of capabilities these studio environment or even on the go uti- unleashed, is the team behind Audio Fu- companies will be seeking, we have the op- lising only a laptop and headphones. tures Inc. and Virtual Sonics Inc. itself. portunity to build both a new pillar of the The development of 360RACS has been Besides having a cutting-edge team of economy and an industry in which Cayma- conducted through Audio Futures, Inc., music composers, sound & software en- nians can actively participate to build high- a Tech Cayman-sponsored enterprise – a gineers, Virtual Sonics is led by veteran ly desirable and well-paid careers. I want Cayman Islands-based subsidiary of Virtu- Hollywood music industry leaders such as to congratulate the Virtual Sonics team and al Sonics, Inc. that is the exclusive develop- Phil Quartararo, himself the former CEO I am proud to be a part influencing Holly- er of creator tools for 360 Reality Audio, of of Warner Bros Music, Virgin Records and wood and its music scene in such a positive which the 360 Reality Audio Creative Suite EMI Records. Phil is credited with bring- way from the Cayman Islands, rather than marks the first release. ing to market an impressive list of famous Hollywood influencing us!” Virtual Sonics, Inc. is privately held and musicians, including U2, Spice girls, Josh To discover more about the difference led by a team of industry and technolo- Groban,Commenting Coldplay, on Green the signi�icanceDay and Linkin of between typical existing music experienc- gy veterans with decades of experience, thesePark, to developments, mention a few. Phil Quartararo, es and what can be achieved with the new including Phil Quartararo who serves as President, Virtual Sonics, Inc., said: technology, visit https://www.sony.com/ their President. With his extensive back- electronics/360-reality-audio ground in the audio entertainment indus- "I've For more information on the 360 Real- try, including as the CEO of Warner Bros been in the music industry for decades and ity Audio Creative Suite developed by Au- Virgin Records, Virtual Sonics is set to be- over that time I've seen a few innovations dio Futures Inc. in partnership with Sony, come a major player and influence in the X History of Sound Inforgraphic that have dramatically moved the indus- visit https://360ra.com/ development of latest generation audio, try forward. 360 Reality Audio appears to For more information on TechCayman music, film, television and gaming soft- be one of those innovations. We are hon- and how it supports tech enterprises in ware tools, from conception to release. GLOBAL CORPORATION TAX finance ministers are said to be close to the economy as one of the four priorities TARGETS OFFSHORE CENTRES reaching agreement on a minimum global that it is pursuing. CONTINUED FROM Page 4 corporate tax rate. The others are; protecting jobs and G7 Finance Ministers will meet in Lon- supporting the global economic recovery, don on the 4th and 5th of June ahead of helping our global economies reach their the summit of G7 leaders from June 11th net-zero targets, and providing necessary newed commitment by the US to tackling digital businesses pay tax in the UK that to 13th in Cornwall, UK. support for the world’s most vulnerable the issue and agree that minimum taxes reflects their economic activities,” a fi- The UK currently holds the rotating countries. might help to ensure businesses pay tax". nance ministry official stated. presidency of the G7 and has listed work- The G7 nations are the United Kingdom, "However, it also matters where the tax Considered as the biggest reform to the ing to reach a global solution to the tax Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and is paid and any agreement must ensure global taxation system in a century, the G7 challenges created by the digitalisation of the United States. 6 Issue No 668 | Wednesday, June 2, 2021 | Caymanian Times Local News Ex-Infrastructure Minister hops on last shuttle bus By Christopher Tobutt

28 May from outside the Parlia- the regular bus service from the ment building. other districts into George Town, It was meant to be part of the “I am going to take a last ride and leave their cars at home, be- big, long term George Town Re- on the hop on hop off service cause they would be confident of vitalization Plan aimed at freeing around George Town that was getting around easily when they up the congested town centre implemented by my ministry are in town. while helping people, particular- previously. I understand that it “If they get into town and then ly the elderly, to move about from was announced that today would they have to go to Elgin Avenue one place to another when they be the last day for that service, to the Government building or had lots of errands to run. But the new government have decid- to the bank or to Credit union, or now, with less than two months ed to not renew the contract,” he have to come back into town to in office, the new PACT govern- said. “I just wanted to come out the court house or the Needs As- ment has shelved the free hop- and take a last right on it. It has sessment Unit, or wherever they on-hop-off shuttle bus service been very useful and helpful, and had to go it was quite a journey that was attracting about 1000 it just began to pick up its mo- in that heat,” he said. The idea in passengers a week. Former In- mentum with a thousand people the long term was that persons frastructure minister, Joey Hew, per week using it. could actually drive to a parking X Hopping off the last Shuttle took the very last bus on Friday “Even though I was Minister lot, park their vehicles there on of Works I continu- the outskirts of town and use ously said that we the shuttle service around town, can’t build roads and and a help to remove some of the build our way out of congestion we saw with traffic in our traffic problem; George Town. it has to be a holis- On board the bus, Mr. Hew tic approach. We asked the driver about how formed a committee people were feeling now that on how to reduce the service was ending, and the traffic, with public driver said that people were very transport being a disappointed. The service was part of that. A lot of improved with feedback from the seniors told me that users. “We evolved the route over they enjoy taking a period of a couple of months to public transport into suit the main traffic routes, and I X Mr Hew shows the App that had been developed in conjunction with George Town, but as would like to encourage the gov- the service they got into George ernment to ensure that there’s Town, it was very another step to this. If they are difficult for them to going to terminate this service X Joey Hew gets ready to take that last shuttle move around.” It was, and then not invest and use the vice around the town, it would would be a source of revenue for bus from Parliament he explained, there- information gathered during the be a shame, I think it would be tour bus operators who were ef- fore also an incentive last few months to put in place a step backwards,” Mr. Hew said. fectively out of business since the for people to take a permanent hop on hop off ser- Mr. Hew also added that he felt it covid shutdown. Beverley and Tom Simpson Establish Scholarship Fund

Beverley and Tom Simpson want to but they don’t, and it may be because they shore up a gap they see by giving more didn’t have some of those advantages students the chance to attend college in growing up.” Cayman. So, with the Simpson’s son, Jack, gradu- The couple, long involved with edu- ating from college this year, the couple de- cation, have provided the seed money to cided to take the US$50,000 they’d been establish the Community Engagement spending on his tuition and other costs of Programme at the University College of education each year and give that amount the Cayman Islands. The programme will annually to UCCI to help local students. initially provide need-based scholarships McAfee said the initial funding will al- for up to 20 students annually. low the university college to be more in- At UCCI’s commencement last month, clusive in its admissions. It is hoped that President and CEO Stacy McAfee present- additional donors will come on board and ed the Simpsons with the school’s annual boost the programme’s resources, she Community Partner Award for their ef- said. forts. The annual award recognizes com- “The goal of education should be to cast a panies and individuals who have provided wide net,” McAfee said. “The ultimate goal is support to the university. that anyone who wants to learn, and shows Currently, government and most private a willingness to work hard, shouldn’t be scholarships in Cayman are based upon held back for financial reasons.” academic performance. Students must The Simpsons said they also hope the X Beverley & Tom Simpson and Dr. Stacy McAfee achieve a certain grade point average to programme will encourage more students be eligible. The Simpsons believe there to study in Cayman. The government in- are students who, while not meeting those vests millions of dollars to send its best standards, are still motivated to learn. and brightest students overseas to study. Applications for the new scholarships will Recipients will receive up to $2,500 per Tom, who served on the UCCI Board of The Community Engagement Programme, be taken from June 1 through July 16. Stu- year for tuition, books, fees and other re- Governors for several years, said academ- they said, is a way to nurture young minds dents need to meet the following criteria: lated educational needs. ia is not always a level playing field. here at home and promote nation building. • Demonstrated potential for civic lead- The award can be renewed annually. “Merit-based criteria are about more With enrolment at UCCI growing – the ership and service to Cayman; The programme includes a co-curricular than the kids just being bright,” he said. student population grew approximate- • First-generation college student (par- experience with an emphasis on leader- “Those students often come from families ly 25 percent last year – such support is ents did not complete a college degree); ship development and community service. that give them a leg up, either because the needed more than ever. • Cayman resident for at least one year; Interested students should apply on- parents are successful or college-educated “I still feel we’ve barely scratched the • New student or in the first year of line at https://www.ucci.edu.ky/cep or themselves. What about the kids that don’t surface,” McAfee said. “If we could make study at UCCI; and contact the Student Life Department by have that? You’ve got perfectly good stu- higher education more accessible on every • Committed to using education to im- calling 345-623-8224 or emailing studen- dents who could qualify for scholarships, level, we could tap into so much potential.” prove the Cayman community. [email protected]. Local News Caymanian Times | Wednesday, June 2, 2021 | Issue No 668 7 Ministry of Tourism Requests More British Airways Flights

Due to the level of demand over the lic that while the Cayman Islands borders summer period, the Ministry of Tourism are closed, the only two airlines permitted and Transport has reached out to British to offer repatriation flights to and from the Airways (BA) to request for two additional Cayman Islands are British Airways (BA) flights to be added to the schedule in July and Cayman Airways. and August. The dates of approved flights, along Earlier this week the Ministry released with the latest official travel information, the proposed British Airways fortnightly are published via Government channels. schedule consisting of eight flights over Additionally, the Cayman Islands Govern- the next three months, from June to Sep- ment website www.exploregov.ky/travel tember. These flights have now been con- and the Travel Cayman portal are regular- firmed. ly updated with the latest travel informa- Responding to concerns from Cay- tion, including confirmed British Airways man Islands residents, the Ministry ap- flight dates once approved. proached BA to request additional flights Travellers who make reservations for departing London Heathrow on 7 July and unconfirmed flights (ghost flights) direct- 18 August. Once a response has been re- ly with airlines are doing so at their own ceived from BA the public will be updated. X British Airways Boeing 767 risk. Furthermore, the vouchers issued Minister for Tourism and Transport, by airlines, often in lieu of a cash refund Hon. Kenneth Bryan, said, “Following the when unconfirmed flights are cancelled, release of the new BA schedule we re- are not transferrable to British Airways or ceived a high number of requests from the requesting two additional BA flights. I con- triation flights as possible during this dif- Cayman Airways. public for additional flights to repatriate tinue to sympathise with families who are ficult period while global travel remains Details of the confirmed British Air- students, and persons needing to travel separated during this pandemic. Let me impacted by COVID-19.” ways repatriation schedule can be found to and from the UK. The Ministry has re- reassure you that we are listening and are The Ministry of Tourism once again at www.exploregov.ky/faqs/covid-19-in- sponded to the needs of the community by working hard to facilitate as many repa- takes this opportunity to remind the pub- bound-travel Changes to COVID Funding Programme for Farmers

The Ministry of Planning, Agriculture, to purchase seeds,up until fertilisers November and other 30, Since its inception, over 1200 farmers the Department of Agriculture with fund- Housing and Infrastructure (PAHI) has an- 2021agricultural inputs from the Department have benefitted from the relief measures. ing and oversight provided by Ministry of nounced that there will be changes to the of Agriculture The initiative is being implemented by PAHI. Cayman Islands Farmers’ Assistance and . Relief Measures (CI FARM) programme, Minister of Planning, Agriculture, Hous- effective, Friday, May 28. ing and Infrastructure, Hon. Jay Ebanks Members of the farming community are has stated that he is actively reviewing advised of the following: the agriculture sector and the resources • No new applications will be accepted that are needed for the modernisation of after May 28; the sector to enhance food and nutrition • Persons who submitted applications security. prior to May 28 and pending approval “The Ministry will be adjusting the level will receive further assistance for one (1) of assistance to will deliver more benefits month only; to the various sub-sectors to stimulate ag- • Individuals who have been receiving ricultural growth, strengthen and improve grants will no longer receive additional productivity, storage, and other capaci- credit on their voucher cards, with the ties,” he emphasised. exception of farmers registered with the CI FARM was launched in December Department of Agriculture prior to De- 2020 to provide economic support to the cember 1, 2020. However, those with re- local farming community negatively af- 4.2% 3.8% 3.2% 3.2% 3.2% 2.5% 2.8% 2.6% 2.2% 1.8% sidual value on their cards will be able fected by the COVID-19. 1.6% 3.1% 3.0% 2.7% 2.3% 2.2% 1.9% -0.1% 1.7% 1.2% 1.2% 1.3% -0.4% -2.5%

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to his expenditure at $34,130.61. Some ranged from $0 to $47,103.70 during the “Nonetheless, I urge the remaining candidates, namely Alric Lindsay, Heather reporting period. three 2021 candidates to file their returns their combined expenditures totaled Bodden, and Osbourne Bodden, all spent Three independent candidates Richard of revenue and expenditure,” he said. $1,228,657.09, with third-party revenues exactly the same amount as the received in Bernard, Frank McField, and Elvis McK- He added that he looked forward to of $548,016.27 having been generated. Ex- revenue. Some candidates - Capt. Eugene eever, have yet to file their returns with working with the Cabinet and Parliament penditures per candidate reported during Ebanks, Renard Johann Moxam, Ellio Solo- the Elections Office. to progress the modernisation of elections the period ranged from a low of $2,940 mon, Kenneth Bryan, Maxine Moore, Sab- Thanking the 2021 General Election legislation, particularly in the area of Elec- to a high of $39,981.76. The latter figure rina Turner, Jeanna Williams, Raul Gon- candidates and parties for submitting tion Campaign finance reporting. represented the average spending across zalez, Wayne Panton, Jay Ebanks, Justin their returns, Elections Supervisor Wes- In keeping with the Elections Act, the the 12 members of the Alliance. Most can- Ebanks and McLeary Frederick - did not ley Howell noted that the current legis- candidate expense returns are available didates spent more than they received in receive any revenue to campaign. lation had no provisions for penalties for for inspection at the Elections Office, Bay revenue, with just Independent candidate Declarations of third-party revenue, non-submission of returns from candi- Town Office Suites, 68 West Bay Road in André Ebanks managing to receive more inclusive of monetary contributions and dates who are not sitting members of the George Town between 9 am to 4 pm on revenue, at $47,103.70, when compared contributions of goods and services, Cayman Islands Parliament. weekdays. Global Economist Reports on Cayman Enterprise City’s Half Billion Dollar Impact Cayman Enterprise City publishes Economic Impact Assessment by Marla Dukharan

An Economic Impact Assessment of the Cayman Enterprise City (CEC) spe- cial economic zones (SEZs) development project has been publicly released. Writ- ten by Marla Dukharan, global economist and leading advisor on Caribbean region economic performance initiatives, the report assesses the economic and socio- economic impact of the CEC development project and demonstrates the project’s substantial impact on the Cayman Islands economy. “It was important for us to reach out to Dukharan, someone who could provide an impartial assessment of the project,” explained Charlie Kirkconnell, CEC’s Chief Executive Officer. “Dukharan’s compre- hensive report reaffirms the immense val- ue CEC has brought and will continue to bring to the local and global marketplace.” The independent assessment outlines why and how the CEC development pro- ject impacts the Cayman Islands economy and key findings include: • In CEC’s first 10 years of operations the development project had an estimated economic impact of USD $502 million on X Marla Dukharan, global economist and leading advisor on Caribbean region economic performance initiatives the Cayman Islands economy. • Construction of the CEC main cam- pus has resulted in a substantial increase in construction sector jobs and a total provided unique career opportunities for novate and diversify your economic base, inward investment and economic diversi- economic impact of USD $24.1 million. A Cayman’s young professionals and career create resilience, and continue to distin- fication in a manner that is sustainable for further USD $437.5 million will be directly changers. guish your jurisdiction as world-class. As a the environment and the Caymanian way invested in coming years. • Importantly, CEC has publicly report- Cayman-bred project, this is a remarkable of life,” said Kirkconnell. “Our mission is to • 108 local vendors provide services ed annually since 2013 on how the con- affirmation of the immense value you have further drive the creation of a high-growth and supplies to CEC’s SEZs, creating nota- cessions it receives are deployed and how to offer in the global marketplace and your knowledge-based economy by bringing ble economic activity and employment in the financial contribution of its activities unlimited capacity as Caymanians to put diversity to Cayman’s industry mix, fos- adjacent and complementary local indus- impacts the wider economy. your own ingenuity in service to creating tering knowledge-transfer, and keeping tries. “The level of transparency demon- a better future.” theFor Cayman more information Islands a highly about competitive CEC visit • CEC has facilitated significant knowl- strates CEC’s commitment to proper The report concludes with recommen- www.caymanenterprisecity.comjurisdiction.” and to edge transfer within the local community. Governance and the socioeconomic pro- dations for policy reform and emphasises download a copy of the Economic Im- Networking opportunities, mentorships, gress of the Cayman Islands,” the report a need for further job creation for Cay- pact Assessment workshops, special lectures, and approx- by Dukharan reads. “This clearly demon- manians in a post-COVID environment. imately 87 internship placements have strates your capacity as Caymanians to in- “CEC is committed to actively promoting Police News Caymanian Times | Wednesday, June 2, 2021 | Issue No 668 9

POLICE NEWS Cayman Islands Coast Guard Officers Complete Police Seek Junior Leadership & Transition Course (JLTC) Public’s Assistance in Wednesday the 26th of May course participants covered personally adapt, improvise, 2021 saw the culmination of topics including but not lim- and overcome innate individ- Locating Wanted six weeks of intensive training ited to: Bridge watch keeping ualism traits in order to suc- designed to introduce existing & management, vessel contact cessfully complete any tasking Man Conway members of the RCIPS Joint reporting, marine search and assigned them, not as individ- Marine Unit (RCIPS JMU) as rescue, radio voice procedure, uals but as a team” Said Lieu- Whittaker well as four young Coast Guard international laws of the sea, tenant Commander Anglin. Recruits to the standards of international regulations re- Guest speaker at the grad- leadership, discipline and op- lation to the prevention of col- uation ceremony Lt Col. E. erating procedures which are lision of vessels while at sea, Brathwaite, Deputy Comman- The RCIPS is followed by the Cayman Is- various method of instruc- dant of the Cayman Islands seeking the pub- lands Coast Guard (CICG). tions, incident command sys- Cadet Corps, noted that hav- lic’s assistance in The course was designed tems and impromptu speak- ing completed the training locating 41-year- to develop and enhance the ing. All of which are vital when course, the graduates had old Conway Clive technical aptitude and abili- leading a team of officers on a reached a significant mile- X Lt Col. E. Brathwaite, Depu- Whittaker who ties of its participants while nearshore or offshore patrol. stone in their careers. Their ty Commandant of the Cay- was last known to ensuring that their personal As a Uniformed & Disci- success, he indicated, was man Islands Cadet Corps be living in North and professional attitude was plined entity, that will be timely for the development Side. Mr. Whit- in keeping with the mission, closely aligned to both local of the CICG, and he further taker is wanted X Conway Clive vision, ethos of the CICG. and regional law enforce- commended the graduates on by the police for Whittaker “By ensuring from early ment departments, as well their assertiveness, commit- RCIPS, or ordinary individuals several violent on, that our Junior and Senior as Coast Guard and Naval ment to duty, and hard work within the society. crimes and is Non-Commissioned Officers entities, participants also re- during the training. Similarly, Lt. Col. Brathwaite encour- known to be ag- (NCO) possess both the right ceived instructions in: naval he opined that the positive aged the graduates to seize gressive. He is considered to be danger- personal & professional atti- terminology, naval etiquette qualities exhibited by the par- every opportunity to utilise ous and police advise that Mr. Whittaker tude and aptitude, we ensure and traditions, naval drill, and ticipants during their training their new skills and to lead by should not be approached by members of that we are building a “World command tasking’s. should and must be emulat- example. He reminded them the public. Class” Coast Guard of which the “Throughout this course ed by all those who seek to that their responsibilities Investigators are encouraging anyone Cayman Islands will be proud” each of these graduates re- be leaders in the CICG. Such were critical in protecting the with information about the whereabouts says Commander Scotland. peatedly demonstrated the characteristics, in his view, are territorial waters of the Cay- of Mr. Whittaker to call the George Town Over the past six weeks un- ability to work together as a most desirable and should be man Islands. Police Station at 949-4222 or dial 9-1-1. der the guidance and instruc- cohesive unit, both by lead- adopted by all young people of In conclusion, Lt. Col. Additionally, Mr. Whittaker is encouraged tions of Petty Officer Dwight ing and by following. Each of the Cayman Islands, whether Brathwaite challenged the to turn himself into the Cayman Islands Hunter and PC Adrian Clarke, these officers had to learn to members of the Coast Guard, graduates to effectively and Detention Centre, or the nearest active po- efficiently apply the knowl- lice station, at any time, day or night. edge and skills gained while The public is being reminded that ac- discharging their duties. “Re- cording to the Police Law (2017 Revision), membering always that lead- it is an offense to obstruct, mislead or act ership is a dynamic function, in such a way as to prevent the apprehen- which can make or break in- sion of a person who has committed an dividuals and organisations” offense. If prosecuted under this section, he pointed out that they are you may be liable on conviction to a fine also “ambassadors of the CICG of $5000 or imprisonment for two years X (L-R) PC G. Dixon, CGR C. Seymour, CGR and, by extension, the Cayman or both. C. McTaggart, S/PC H. Bush, CGR A. Islands Government and that Anonymous tips can be provided direct- Clark, CGR T. Crawford & PC D. Rivers whatever you do, whether on ly to the RCIPS via our Confidential Tip or off duty, must always re- Line at 949-7777, or via our website www. flect the highest standards.” rcips.ky/submit-a-tip. RCIPS Launches Traffic Enforcement Campaign, Operation Quakers

Beginning last weekend, 28-30 behaviours over the weekends key hours, including speeding May, the RCIPS began conducting when the worst incidents have enforcement at various loca- a targeted road safety and en- been occurring. tions, vehicle checkpoints, and forcement campaign. Operation Operation Quakers will con- high-visibility patrols. The pub- Quakers, will focus on curbing sist of increased police presence lic should be aware that police reckless and dangerous driving and traffic enforcement during officers will be prosecuting all traffic offenses, particularly DUI and speeding, throughout the weekends. "Our most recent fatal colli- sions have all taken place dur- ing weekend hours and have in- volved persons speeding, driving under the influence, or both," says Acting Superintendent Brad Ebanks, head of Uniform Oper- ations. "This has made it clear that a more targeted approach to our traffic offences is needed, in order to reinforce the message that drunk driving and excessive speedingSEE OPERATION are unacceptable QUAKERS, Page on 10 WORLD WATCH PAGE 10 Wednesday, October 18, 2017 | Issue No 132 Caymanian Times BRITAIN BRACES...for a hurricane The unusual nature of this year’s normal. London was already noticing the In the early hours of October 1987 Atlantic hurricane season is making its This is the most powerful storm to effects of this weather phenomenon southern England was battered by the impact felt as far north as the British have hit Ireland in over 50 years. Monday afternoon with the skies turning unannounced Great Storm (they didn’t Isles.10 Issue No 668 | Wednesday, June 2, 2021 | Caymanian Timesan orange tint and the sun taking on an have namesLocal then). Sports / Police News The storm was Monday evening Mainland UK and Northern Ireland eerie glow. ploughing its way north-eastwards The very experienced weather are bracing for a pounding from the Weather experts explained that was through Northern Ireland, which is part forecaster who under-estimated its remnants of Hurricane Ophelia which due to dust from the Sahara desert FLAGof the United Kingdom, Football before sweeping Updateimpending ferocity has found as much has roared up through the North Atlantic that Ophelia had dragged through the notoriety as the storm itself which killed and was battering the Irish Republic on into Scotland. atmosphere combined with haze caused 18 people and caused extensive damage. Monday with gusts close to 100 miles an Northern England, Wales as well Britain is better prepared this time hour.Recently the Burger King COED League ascontinues London to andsail smoothlyother areas down in the south- field away as Portugal. around. playoffsAlready saw three teams people battling have been for killed their eastas he England finds Taj were Haye expectedand Ericia to Burke feel thefor byThe the severe glow extra-tropical of forest fires storm from comes as far inspots Ireland, in the and first there round have of been the semi-fi- power effectsmore touchdowns; of the storm with with Stephens high winds himself and just a few days after the 30th anniversary It comes just a few days after the 25th outagesnals was dueand toother take placedisruptions last week which May torrentialrunning in rainfor a forecast touchdown for someto add regions, to their of another weather phenomenon in this anniversary of the now infamous Great might28th. First take game over of a lastweek week to Fridayreturn fea- to especiallyincredible leadthose against in the Tribe.north. Tribe scores part of the world. Storm of 1987. tured Tribe vs Deloitte who with no sur- again with Matt EllisScore but Deloitte it was just(35) not vs prise bounced back from last week’s loss. Tribeenough (12) to secure their spot in the next Deloitte opened the scoreboard with a Semi-Finals. Final touchdown from Taj Haye after obtaining . great field position when Tribe was not Cayman Auto was due to face Burger able to complete on 4th down during their King, but unfortunately Burger King for- first drive. Tribe made some attempts to feited their game due to lack of players even the scoreboard on their next drive, makingCayman it a walk Auto in (6) the Burger park to King the next (0) but Deloitte’s Christopher Bennett denies byround Forfeit of the Semi-Finals for Cayman Auto. them that satisfaction with a nicely inter- Score cepted pick to run it back for a touchdown, . adding to Deloitte’s lead. Tribe manages to With the Season on the line, a gritty at nothing to try and put points on the The magnum chargers led by QB Tonia collect themselves and find Ed Pellot-Rosa battle from beginning to end had spec- board. Great coverage can be seen from Ebanks were able to eliminate the talent- for a touch-down, however they failed to tators overwhelmed with excitement Cueme Parker of PDs on defense and ed Maples team to secure their spot in convert the extra point. It is Second half as Burger Shack takes on Pd’s. It was a some solid rush from the Burger Shack the 2nd semi-finals. Ebanks picked apart and Deloitte’s Quarterback James Stephen tough first half as both teams stopped squad added some serious pressure the maples defense all night connecting to PD’s game; however, neither team with receiver’s Josh Whittiker and Cedric would allow the other to make it to the Gidarisingh on multiple occasions. Maples endzone. Second half found both teams were able to move the ball and get into still battling hard for points with won- the endzone on more than one occassion; ders as to which team would score first. however, they were not able to capital- Fabio gall would be the game changer as ize on those achievements when needed. he manages to conduct an excellent run Once magnum took the lead, they never play which had Burger Shack desper- looked back or let upMagnum securing (19) their Ma- win ately trying to stop his momentum. Gall plesinto the(0). next round with the finals in their with his swift feet evade tackles from eyesight. Final Score Burger shacks defense as he zips and Players of the games from week 8 is zags his way straight into the endzone as follow: for the touchdown. A big play in the air Game 1: had Burger Shack’s veteran player Perry Levy gunning for a touchdown, but he Game 2: Deloitte’s Ericia Burke and was stopped just short of the endzone. ChristopherGame 3: Bennett In the end PDs would secure their spot N/A at the next round of the semi-finalsPD’s (14) to Game 4: PD’s Fabio Gall and Keisha Sol- Burgerface the Shackmighty (6). Popeyes in hopes to earn omon a spot in the finals. Final score Magnum’s Tonia Ebanks and Josh Whittaker RCIPS Launches Traffi c per hour over the speed limit Enforcement Campaign, you are found to be travelling. If the total fine exceeds $500 Operation Quakers dollars, you will have to at- CONTINUED FROM Page 9 tend court, and, on conviction you are liable to have your license suspended for a mini- mum of 12 months, along with Cayman's roads. Drunk driving users can return home safe to the fine. is everyone's business, we en- their families." "Not only do these offens- courage members of the pub- The public is reminded that es risk your life and the lives lic to immediately report any the legal blood-alcohol limit in of those around you, they also driver who they suspect to be the Cayman Islands is 0.100%. If carry stiff penalties when you driving under the influence by you are breath-tested and found are caught," says Chief Inspec- calling 9-1-1." to have a blood-alcohol content tor Malcolm Kay of Specialist "When someone loses their at or exceeding this amount you Operations. "More importantly, life as a result of a fatal collision, will be subject to arrest. Upon if you are the cause of a fatal speeding and/or driving under conviction you are liable to a or serious collision, your life the influence are almost always fine of $1,000, and will lose your will be permanently affected a contributing factor," says In- driver's license for a minimum from almost every perspective. spector Dwayne Jones, headCaribbean period of 12 months. The pen- We appeal to everyone at to slow a Glance of the Traffic & Roads Policing alties increase if you have previ- down and not to drink and Unit. "Cracking down on these ous DUI convictions. drive - don't put yourself in a X Acting Superintendent Brad Ebanks offenses is essential to making The penalty for speeding is position where you have to face our roads safer, so that all road a fine of $20 for every mile the consequences." ADVERTISE WITH US 3 DAYS PER WEEK Monday, Wednesday and Friday Email : [email protected] 916-2000 | www.caymaniantimes.ky International Sports Caymanian Times | Wednesday, June 2, 2021 | Issue No 668 11 Olympics still on, despite fears

Japan has extended a state of Concerns about COVID-19 var- termined to host the Olympics. emergency in Tokyo and other iants and a slow vaccination roll- The PM said: "I am aware that areas, as the COVID-19 pandem- out have prompted urgent calls many people are voicing concern ic shows no signs of easing with from doctors, business leaders about holding the Olympics and only seven weeks to go before and many members of the pubic Paralympics. I take them serious- the Olympics begin. to cancel the Games, due to start ly, and I will proceed with prepa- The move to continue restric- on July 23 after being postponed rations for a safe and secure tions - which were due to end on for a year due to the pandemic. Games." Monday - until June 20 comes as A leading medic in Japan has The International Olympic Japan saw a record number of even warned this summer's event Committee has also said the coronavirus patients in a critical - still known as Tokyo 2020 - could event would go ahead even if the condition in recent days - putting lead to the emergence of an "Olym- host city Tokyo was under emer- X Japan is still determined to stage the Tokyo Olympics a strain on hospitals, even as the pic" strain of the coronavirus. gency measures. number of new cases has slowed. Polls show a majority of Japa- While international spectators The extension covers nine are- nese want the tournament either will not be allowed, some 90,000 as in Japan, ranging from Hokkai- cancelled or put off again. Only people including athletes and Meanwhile, the president of ing that for the Olympic Games do in the north to Fukuoka in the 2.3 percent of the population has their delegations will be attend- the organising committee has we have to run without spec- south. A 10th area, the southern been fully vaccinated, and the ing the event. hinted that even domestic sup- tators, although other sports island prefecture of Okinawa, is current phased targeting of older IOC president Thomas Bach porters may be barred from at- are accepting spectators," she already under emergency status adults is not due to finish before has said 80 percent of the 10,500 tending venues. added. until June 20. the Olympics gets under way. competitors expected in Japan Seiko Hashimoto said: "We "So we need to keep that in Olympic organisers must de- Japan has reported about would be vaccinated and has would like to make a decision mind. We need to avoid that the cide at around that time whether 730,000 cases of infection and urged Olympians to get their jabs as soon as possible (on fans), local medical services are affect- to allow any spectators to attend more than 12,700 deaths in total. if they can. but after the state of emergen- ed. We need to take those things the Games, after overseas fans But Prime Minister Yoshihide Delegates must also be tested cy is lifted we will assess. There into consideration before agree- were banned months ago. Suga and his government are de- before and after arrival. are many people who are say- ing on the spectator count." Kante hailed as world’s best West Indies prepare in St Lucia

Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta has The West Indies men’s squad has re- hailed N’Golo Kante as the best mid- turned to full training in two groups at fielder in the world after his all-action their training camp in St Lucia after all display in their unexpected Champions members of the squad returned negative League final win over Manchester City. PCR tests. Kante, 30, scooped the Man of the Cricket West Indies said that head coach Match award in Porto for another out- Phil Simmons is fine tuning his squad's standing performance as he stopped X N’Golo Kante had a perfect game preparation in the build-up to the two- City’s midfield from building up any mo- against Manchester City match Test Series against South Africa. X West Indies are preparing for a busy mentum with his relentless energy in These matches are at the Daren Sammy home schedule breaking up play. Cricket Ground for the Sir Vivian Richards The France international has now Trophy from June 10-14 and June 18-22 added the Champions League to his [he is the best in the world],” Azpilicueta and are the final matches in the current glittering list of honours which include said. “He does everything. The energy he cycle of the ICC World Test Championship. Training squad: Jermaine Blackwood, a World Cup, two Premier League titles, brings, I don’t know how many ball re- The Proteas arrived on Tuesday. Nkrumah Bonner, Darren Bravo, Shamarh an FA Cup and Europa League. Kante is coveries he had today. The way he drives Simmons has praised the facilities pro- Brooks, John Campbell, Roston Chase, one of the game’s most popular play- the ball forward, he covers so much vided in St Lucia throughout the camp at Rahkeem Cornwall, Keron Cottoy, Joshua ers, not just for his brilliance but be- ground. the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground, which Da Silva, Shannon Gabriel, Keon Harding, cause he is so humble and polite. The “It is special to have him. Of course, is overseen by CWI head groundsman, Jahmar Hamilton, Kavem Hodge, Chemar fact that he has always driven a mod- when we don’t have him we miss him. Kent Crafton. The team started a four-day Holder, Shai Hope, Kyle Mayers, Obed Mc- est Mini Cooper when he could afford a After winning the World Cup and now practice match on Monday. Coy, Preston McSween, Marquino Mindley, fleet of luxury cars is another source of Champions League, he is still so humble West Indies have a busy summer sched- Shayne Moseley, Paul Palmer Jr, Veeras- admiration. as a person. I am so happy for him, he is ule, which includes visits from South Af- ammy Permaul, Anderson Phillip, Kieran Azpilicueta is in no doubt that the a massive part of this team and I am very rica, Australia and Pakistan before the Powell, Raymon Reifer, Jayden Seales, Nial west London club have the best of the happy to have him next to me for a few Caribbean Premier League begins in late Smith, Oshane Thomas, Hayden Walsh Jr, best in Kante. “It’s straightforward, yes years.” August. Jomel Warrican. Giannis extinguishes Heat’s hopes

Giannis Antetokounmpo was It sealed a 4-0 series clean assists, while Brook Lopez, Bryn in rampant form again as he sweep against the Heat, who lost Forbes and Khris Middleton all scored his first career play-off to the LA Lakers in last year's scored 20 point or more. triple-double to help the Milwau- NBA finals. There are many Heat The Bucks look most likely to kee Bucks to a 120-103 victory fans in the Cayman Islands so meet the Philadelphia 76ers next over the Miami Heat. they will have to wait till next thanks to the brilliance of Joel Em- season at least for another bid biid, a finalist for NBA Most Valu- for glory. able Player who played arguably The Bucks will now face either his best game yet Saturday. The the Boston Celtics or the Brook- centre with the swagger torment- lyn Nets in the Eastern Confer- ed the Washington Wizards re- ence semi-finals. gardless of their defensive tactics "I'm blessed I can do a lot of to take them into a 3-0 lead before things to contribute to our team," Tuesday’s fourth playoff game. X Giannis Antetokounmpo is in brilliant form again said Antetokounmpo. "Whoever Embiid scored a career play- X Joel Embiid is outstanding for we get in the next round, we're off-high 36 points, making 14 of the 76ers going to be ready." his 18 shots in the process. He Antetokounmpo starred with did it from all over the offensive 3-point attempts, yet punishing dunks, post ups and even a slick 20 points, 12 rebounds and 15 end, sinking three of his four Washington in the paint with driving reverse layup. 12 Issue No 668 | Wednesday, June 2, 2021 | Caymanian Times Regional

CARIBBEAN BRIEFS Grenada starts $67m St Vincent volcano Chinese project calms

The Grenada government has St Vincent’s La Soufriere vol- started to utilise a US$67 mil- cano is still very active but has lion loan from China Export and calmed in recent weeks. Import company to upgrade the Over 16,000 people - roughly Maurice Bishop International 40 percent of the total popu- Airport, according to a state- lation - were evacuated off the ment posted on the website of island, and many more were dis- the Ministry of Finance. placed from their homes, princi- Work to be done at the air- pally towards the southern por- port includes resurfacing of the X The Maurice Bishop International Airport is getting tion of St Vincent. X St Vincent’s La Soufriere has calmed down but existing runway and pavement upgraded Six weeks since the last erup- is still active of runway shoulders, construc- tion, the volcano continues at tion of an aircraft turning bay, seismic unrest. apron and taxiway expansion. A volcanologist, Dr Adam Stin- The project was announced by Chinese Africa and Europe via land and maritime ton from the Belmont Observatory, said: A near-constant gas and steam vent- officials at the sod-turning ceremony in networks by improving regional integra- “Since Friday 21 May, there have been a ing continues from the summit crater. October 2020, as another milestone for tion, increasing trade and stimulating eco- handful of earthquakes, just around 20- Satellite-based images confirmed that the bilateral cooperation under the ‘Belt nomic growth. 25. None of the earthquakes are large no actively growing lava dome appears and Road’ initiative. China has contributed to many infra- enough to be felt at the moment; the av- within the summit crater and there is no The Belt and Road initiative is a strategy structure projects in the Caribbean and erage per day is about 10-15 since the indication that the volcano will return to initiated by China that connects Asia with this is the latest. last explosion on April 22.” a dome growing phase again. Fugitive captured in Dominica

An Indian businessman who is want- entering their country illegally, to make ed in his homeland for alleged fraud, is him persona non grata and have him de- imprisoned in a Dominican prison since ported directly to India.” disappearing from Antigua where he has But opposition members insist Browne lived as a citizen by investment for the last has not carried out the right procedures to three years. seek extradition of Choksi under Antiguan Mehul Choksi, who was held in Roseau laws despite a request pending from India. on May 26, is wanted on multiple charg- They say that India’s request for extradi- es for embezzling 135 billion rupees tion is in abeyance. (KY$1.5million) from the state-owned In the latest media photos of Choksi Punjab National Bank. Choksi, 62, a dia- he is seen behind bars, his eyes swollen mond trader by profession, fled from India in one. In more photos, he shows bruis- in January 2018 and ended up in Antigua. es on his arm. Choksi’s lawyers allege he Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister was abducted from Antigua, and taken to X Mehul Choksi allegedly embezzled $1.5m Gaston Browne said: “We have asked the Dominica by boat where he was arrested Dominican government to detain him for to facilitate his repatriation to India. Jamaica strengthens Guyana resists African ties expanding air services

Jamaica Prime Minister The Guyanese government Andrew Holness is con- has ruled out the establish- tinuing to strengthen re- ment for the time being of a lations with African coun- state-owned national carrier tries. and instead wants more in- Speaking during a we- ternational airlines to serve binar to mark Africa Day the country. That’s despite the on May 25, Holness said capital Georgetown anticipat- there are notable oppor- ing a huge influx of visitors as tunities for trade and in- Guyana’s oil wealth grows ex- vestment between Africa X Andrew Holness wants stronger ties with Africa ponentially. and the Caribbean region. Speaking at the Inaugural X Georgetown, Guyana is becoming hugely attractive He also noted tourism Virtual Diaspora Conference, links and connectivity will Finance Minister Ashni Singh be vital going forward. “It is envisioned that this will create said: “It is not currently on the Holness highlighted some of the new more powerful engagement, and ex- agenda to establish a state-owned air- Instead, Singh said, the government is agreements signed connecting nations, change of a range of goods and services line.” successfully attracting private airlines to including one between South Africa and between the continent and its sixth re- He said establishing a state-owned air- serve the Guyana route. Jamaica. He also announced an accept- gion,” he said and added it was essential line was too risky, citing the example of Singh said talks were continuing with ance of direct flights from Nigeria to for the African diaspora of the Caribbe- cash-strapped regional airline LIAT, cur- Virgin Atlantic with a view to serving the Kingston. Other flight arrangements are an and the Americas to consider itself rently under administration, from which Guyana-United Kingdom route. being considered. as the sixth region of the African Union. Barbados and St Vincent & the Grenadines Guyana currently has one home-based Holness said Jamaica is on its way to The Jamaican government has also re- have exited as shareholders because of private carrier, Trans Guyana Airways positioning itself as a focal point for in- cently appointed its first ambassador for the financial burden. He said COVID-19 which serves only three routes – Boa Vis- vestment arrangements between Africa, investment to Togo, Ghana, South Africa had further hampered the operations of a ta (Brazil), Bridgetown (Barbados), and the Caribbean and the Americas. and Nigeria. number of state carriers. Lethem (Guyana). Puzzles / Comics Caymanian Times | Wednesday, June 2, 2021 | Issue No 668 13

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