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Monday, December 23, 2019 Issue No 470 Complimentary Caymanian Monday, December 23, 2019 Issue No 470 www.caymaniantimes.ky Complimentary EDITORIAL — A2 CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD — A5 LOCAL NEWS — A6 INTERNATIONAL — B1 THIS ISSUE INSIDE We are our brothers’ and Sisters’ St. Ignatius Christmas Fundraiser BORIS’S GREAT BRITISH ACTION Keeper Christmas around the World Awards Prizes PLAN Cayman celebrates Christmas Every year Cayman’s very own Singing Christmas Tree lets everyone know that ‘A King is Coming to Town,’ which was this year’s theme. It was a good theme, to, because every year at Christmas time it is as if King Jesus always comes to town; and the mystery and wonder of it all overtakes our hearts. That mys- tery and wonder unfolded so beautifully through singing, dancing, drama and of course, the wonderful Singing Christ- mas Tree itself, for two days running at the Lions Centre, and everyone left with a new glimpse of heaven. There was a pre-show, before mem- bers from the Singing Christmas Tree Choir; all covered in thousands of lights twinkling like the stars in a clear night sky, began their lovely singing. But the “pre-show” was really special in itself, and it featured many of Cayman’s most talented kids from different primary and secondary schools, as well as the Ju- bilate band, and the Cayman Arts Group who played Christmas carols with a se- lection of classical instruments such as violins and cellos. There was also the Melody Makers, a group of young chil- dren, each playing a little keyboard; and accompanied by some expert drum- ... Continued story on page A3 X One of the children’s Christmas choirs PSPB Staff and Partners TRUMP - Support Pensioners this IMPEACHMENT Christmas IMPLICATIONS Staff of the Public Service Pen- sions Board (PSPB) are working to make Christmas a lot merrier this season through generous do- nations to their most vulnerable pensioners in the Cayman Islands. The PSPB staff participate in an employee payroll deduction where each month, staff take some of their salary and donate it into an account and then through- out the year, they determine how to use those funds to support charities, local causes or areas of interest. This holiday season, the PSPB staff decided to use funds By Michael Jarvis, London UK from this account to provide a donation to 84 lower income pen- For only the third time in American history, a sitting sioners in the Cayman Islands. president will be impeached. “For two decades, our PSPB On Wednesday, the Democrat-controlled House of Rep- staff charity has been in place as resentatives voted to impeach President Donald Trump on our team has always felt a connec- two counts; abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. tion to support our pensioners, all The trail, in the US Senate, is expected to start next plan members and the communi- month (January 2020), a presidential election year. ty at large and I am proud of our The outcome, unless something dramatic happens, is to team for wanting to take on such all intents and purposes, already pre-determined. an important cause,” said Mrs. Mr Trump is almost guaranteed to be acquitted along the Jewel Evans Lindsey, Chief Execu- same party line ruling that impeached him. The US Senate is controlled by the Republicans, the Initially, the PSPB staff decid- House of Representatives by the Democrats. edtive to Officer donate with $50 the to PSPB.each of these In a raucous and divisive session along party lines, Presi- pensioners in the form of a Fos- dent Trump has been deemed by the Democrats as being ‘a ters gift card. Once the PSPB staff clear and present danger’ to America’s democracy, and in decided to make a donation to its most vulnerable pensioners, President Trump is alleged to have pressured the gov- they also reached out to other ernmentflagrant violation of Ukraine of theto investigate country’s constitution.his Democratic political rival and presidential challenge, former Obama vice-presi- ...organizations Continued tostory find on partners page A4on ... Continued story on page B1 Caymanian FRONT PAGE BANNERS NOW AVAILABLE Contact 916 2000 for rate and to book this space EDITORIAL | COMMUNITY NOTICES | CIGTV PAGE A2 Monday, December 23, 2019 | Issue No 470 C�������� T���� EDITORIAL CIGTV GUIDE FOR WEEK OF DECEMBER 24 - 27 Tuesday, 24 December We are our brothers’ 12:00 AM Sunrise Adult Training Centre The Lion King 1:10 AM Miss Lassie Painting Conservation 1:20 AM Miss Lassie Architectural Conservation and Restoration 1:30 AM Miss Lassie Vision and History 1:35 AM Miss Lassie CNFC Board Perspective and Sisters’ Keeper 1:40 AM DEH - Antimicrobial and the Environment 1:50 AM Ecosystem Services with Lauren Dombowsk 2:00 AM News Update For the Christmas holidays, let us 2:20 AM Cruise Berthing and Cargo Facility Press Conference put our differences aside and embrace 3:30 AM Down to Earth with the Premier 4:00 AM Sunrise Adult Training Centre The Lion King comradery and support for the less 5:10 AM Miss Lassie Painting Conservation 5:20 AM Miss Lassie Architectural Conservation and Restoration fortunate. We are still our brother’s 5:30 AM Miss Lassie Vision and History 5:35 AM Miss Lassie CNFC Board Perspective 5:40 AM DEH - Antimicrobial and the Environment courage growth and success amongst 5:50 AM Ecosystem Services with Lauren Dombowsk thosekeeper who and may should be left find behind. ways to en- 6:00 AM News Update 6:20 AM Cruise Berthing and Cargo Facility Press Conference As we get ready to celebrate our 7th 7:30 AM Down to Earth with the Premier 8:00 AM Healthcare Conference September 26 2019 Christmas, Caymanian Times for- The Cayman Islands faces many 10:00 AM News Update merly Cayman Weekly, wishes all of challenges ahead and as other neigh- 10:25 AM Healthcare Conference Dr. Lewis Warrington 11:20 AM Healthcare Conference Dr. Jason Markle its sponsors and readers a very Merry bouring territories struggle with their 12:00 PM Healthcare Conference Dr. Erick Gryzbowski Christmas and a happy New Year. 12:45 PM News Update 1:05 PM Healthcare Conference Nasolo Thompson We have maintained our committ- and moniter our economy closely in 1:45 PM NiCE Project An Overview of the Winter 2018 Initiative financial survival, we must be vigilant 1:55 PM Healthcare Conference Dr. Kerry A. Rood ment of being impartial with the con- order to avoid disastrous surprises. 2:50 PM Healthcare Conference Dr. Ravi Kishore tent of our articles whilst keeping the The Cayman Islands is still a para- 3:35 PM News Update 4:00 PM Sunrise Adult Training Centre The Lion King focus on local issues, employment and dise and is the envy of many. We must 5:10 PM Miss Lassie Painting Conservation education. As the new year arrives we continue to protect this treasure for 5:20 PM Miss Lassie Architectural Conservation and Restoration 5:30 PM Miss Lassie Vision and History will continue to maintain a nuetral our children in order to afford them 5:35 PM Miss Lassie CNFC Board Perspective 5:40 PM DEH - Antimicrobial and the Environment approach to contraversal topics that the successes and standards of living 5:50 PM Ecosystem Services with Lauren Dombowsk need to stay in the limelight and not be that we have enjoyed over the last four 6:00 PM News Update 6:20 PM Cruise Berthing and Cargo Facility Press Conference swept underground. decades. 7:30 PM Healthcare Conference Carole Appleyard 8:00 PM Healthcare Conference Dr. Troy A. Gatcliffe 8:40 PM News Update 9:00 PM Healthcare Conference Professor Virginia Murray 9:50 PM Cruise Berthing and Cargo Facility PB July 29 2019 11:00 PM Special Commemorative Town Hall Ceremony Christmas Time in Wednesday, 25 December 12:00 AM Cruise Berthing & Cargo Port Dedevelopment Project Mary Miller Hall 2:30 AM Cayman Islands Government Christmas Messages "NEW" Cayman Once Again 2:50 AM Special Commemorative Town Hall Ceremony 4:00 AM OLDER PERSONS MONTH Talent and Fun 6:00 AM Cayman Islands Government Christmas Messages "NEW" By Flynn Bush 6:20 AM Cayman Islands Fire Service Chief Interview 6:25 AM Special Commemorative Town Hall Ceremony 7:20 AM NiCE Project An Overview of the Winter 2018 Initiative For several years now, I have writ- 7:30 AM DEH - Antimicrobial and the Environment 7:50 AM Down to Earth with the Premier ten a piece on Christmas. Every year, 8:00 AM Singing Christmas Tree "NEW" I do a different piece, but each usual- 9:45 AM Cayman Islands Government Christmas Messages 10:05 AM Dr. Vivek Patel - Holy Cross Hospital ly takes the same format. I speak of 10:15 AM Dr. Vineetha Binoy - Health City Cayman Islands 10:30 AM Dr. Rupesh Kotecha - Miami Cancer Center the traditions and customs of Cayman 10:50 AM Dr. Perez Mitchell - Memorial Healthcare System from decades ago and compare them 11:05 AM Dr. Cesar Perez - UHealth Univ. of Miami Health System 11:15 AM Dr. Arun Nagarajan - Cleveland Clinic Florida to those of today. I usually end up 11:20 AM Dr Dennis Tishko - Broward Health International pointing out that, although a lot has 11:30 AM Dr Anita Johnson - Cancer Treatment Centers of America 11:40 AM Cayman Islands Government Christmas Messages changed over the years, there are still Hopefully, we will retain some of the 12:00 PM Cruise Berthing & Cargo Port Dedevelopment Project Mary Miller Hall 2:30 PM Cayman Islands Government Christmas Messages much of the customs being practiced time-honored traditions of our ances- 2:50 PM Special Commemorative Town Hall Ceremony on our fair isles.
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