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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 XXOne 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-

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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. Like I said, usually I tors; and hopefully those are traditions 4:00 PM OLDER PERSONS MONTH Talent and Fun 6:00 PM Cayman Islands Government Christmas Messages take this approach. However, this year, that have to do with the true meanings 6:20 PM Cayman Islands Fire Service Chief Interview I will vary the approach a little. of Christmas. However, it is inevitable 6:25 PM Special Commemorative Town Hall Ceremony 7:20 PM NiCE Project An Overview of the Winter 2018 Initiative Now I still believe that it is important that we will also adopt new customs 7:30 PM DEH - Antimicrobial and the Environment 7:40 PM Down to Earth with the Premier to talk about the longstanding traditions for our families. 8:00 PM Singing Christmas Tree that have been passed down through With that said, I would like to make 9:45 PM Cayman Islands Government Christmas Messages 10:05 PM Dr. Vivek Patel - Holy Cross Hospital the generations. Our forefathers in- an appeal to all of you this year. Let’s 10:15 PM Dr. Vineetha Binoy - Health City Cayman Islands stilled a gamut of very important val- all make a conscious decision to en- 10:30 PM Dr. Rupesh Kotecha - Miami Cancer Center 10:50 PM Dr. Perez Mitchell - Memorial Healthcare System ues in their children and ensured that sure that at least one new custom we 11:05 PM Dr. Cesar Perez - UHealth Univ. of Miami Health System 11:15 PM Dr. Arun Nagarajan - Cleveland Clinic Florida this country’s Christian heritage would adopt is in the same spirit as our tra- 11:20 PM Dr Dennis Tishko - Broward Health International remain in focus during the Christmas ditional Caymanian customs were. 11:30 PM Dr Anita Johnson - Cancer Treatment Centers of America season. They knew that Jesus is the rea- Let us add a new routine or ritual to 11:40 PM Cayman Islands Government Christmas Messages son for the season, as the saying goes, our lives at Christmas, no matter how Thursday, 26 December and they paid homage to that fact. Vis- small. Perhaps on Christmas Eve we 12:00 AM Sunrise Adult Training Centre The Lion King iting neighbors, singing carols, giving to can gather as a family and take turns 1:10 AM Miss Lassie Painting Conservation 1:20 AM Miss Lassie Architectural Conservation and Restoration those in need and attending church ser- 1:30 AM Miss Lassie Vision and History 1:35 AM Miss Lassie CNFC Board Perspective vices as a family are just a few examples and then perhaps tell each of the oth- 1:40 AM DEH - Antimicrobial and the Environment of the Christian customs. Those things erthanking family members God for something what we love specific; most 1:50 AM Ecosystem Services with Lauren Dombowsk 2:00 AM Cayman Islands Government Christmas Messages still happen nowadays. about them. Maybe, we can learn a 2:20 AM Cruise Berthing and Cargo Facility Press Conference Years ago, Caymanians started pre- new recipe and make the meal togeth- 3:30 AM Down to Earth with the Premier 4:00 AM Sunrise Adult Training Centre The Lion King paring for Christmas months before. er. Another possibility is to make it a 5:10 AM Miss Lassie Painting Conservation 5:20 AM Miss Lassie Architectural Conservation and Restoration Fattening up the cow, painting the point to make at least one card or gift 5:30 AM Miss Lassie Vision and History house, growing the cassava and other for a member of your family or circle 5:35 AM Miss Lassie CNFC Board Perspective 5:40 AM DEH - Antimicrobial and the Environment breadkind, backing sand for the yard, of friends. These are just a few sug- 5:50 AM Ecosystem Services with Lauren Dombowsk gestions, and they are by no means an 6:00 AM Cayman Islands Government Christmas Messages 6:20 AM Cruise Berthing and Cargo Facility Press Conference shirts), and making Christmas pre- exhaustive list. I am sure that you can 7:30 AM Down to Earth with the Premier sewing new outfits (dresses, pants and 8:00 AM Healthcare Conference September 26 2019 sents were all done dutifully. Today’s all think of some way that you can do 10:00 AM News Update world is a little more “ready-made” to install a new custom in your family’s 10:25 AM Healthcare Conference Dr. Lewis Warrington 11:20 AM Healthcare Conference Dr. Jason Markle but I believe that there is still a lot of Christmas agenda. 12:00 PM Healthcare Conference Dr. Erick Gryzbowski preparation ahead of time that occurs So, I am game to try this myself; and 12:45 PM Cayman Islands Government Christmas Messages 1:05 PM Healthcare Conference Nasolo Thompson for Christmas now. I will. Perhaps, in the new year I will 1:45 PM NiCE Project An Overview of the Winter 2018 Initiative 1:55 PM Healthcare Conference Dr. Kerry A. Rood Basically, the simple fact is that our write to give an update on how it went. 2:50 PM Healthcare Conference Dr. Ravi Kishore beautiful country, the Cayman Islands, I pray that you are successful in this. I 3:35 PM Cayman Islands Government Christmas Messages 4:00 PM Sunrise Adult Training Centre The Lion King evolves and will continue to do so. We also pray that the true spirit of Christ- 5:10 PM Miss Lassie Painting Conservation mas will envelop you and your entire 5:20 PM Miss Lassie Architectural Conservation and Restoration 5:30 PM Miss Lassie Vision and History ing things differently, even if slightly, family this year and you will be truly 5:35 PM Miss Lassie CNFC Board Perspective fromas residents our parents will or find grandparents ourselves did. do- blessed.  5:40 PM DEH - Antimicrobial and the Environment HSA Holiday Clinic Hours 2019 5:50 PM Ecosystem Services with Lauren Dombowsk 6:00 PM Cayman Islands Government Christmas Messages 6:20 PM Cruise Berthing and Cargo Facility Press Conference 7:30 PM Healthcare Conference Carole Appleyard 8:00 PM Healthcare Conference Dr. Troy A. Gatcliffe 8:40 PM News Update AccidentHSA & Emergency Holiday remains openClinic 24 hours Hours throughout 2019 the holiday 9:00 PM Healthcare Conference Professor Virginia Murray season. 9:50 PM Cruise Berthing and Cargo Facility PB July 29 2019 HSA Holiday Clinic Hours 2019 11:00 PM Special Commemorative Town Hall Ceremony Pharmacy - Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Year’s Day OPEN 8:00am – Friday, 27 December 6:00pm.Accident Pharmacy & Emergency will resume remains regular open 24 working hours throughout hours (weekdays the holiday season. 12:00 AM Cruise Berthing & Cargo Port Dedevelopment Project Mary Miller Hall 8:00am– 9:00pm and weekends 8:00am – 7:00pm) after the holidays. 2:30 AM Cayman Islands Government Christmas Messages Accident & Emergency remains open 24 hours throughout the holiday 2:50 AM Special Commemorative Town Hall Ceremony season.Pharmacy - Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Year’s Day OPEN 8:00am – 4:00 AM OLDER PERSONS MONTH Talent and Fun General Practice Clinic – Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Year’s 6:00 AM Cayman Islands Government Christmas Messages 6:00pm. Pharmacy will resume regular working hours (weekdays 6:20 AM Cayman Islands Fire Service Chief Interview PharmacyDay8:00am– - 9:00pmChristmas and Day,weekends Boxing 8:00am Day &– 7:00pm)New Year’s after Day the holidays.OPEN 8:00am – 6:25 AM Special Commemorative Town Hall Ceremony 6:00pm. Pharmacy will resume regular working hours (weekdays 7:20 AM NiCE Project An Overview of the Winter 2018 Initiative General Practice Clinic – Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Year’s 7:30 AM DEH - Antimicrobial and the Environment 8:00am–Acute Care 9:00pm Clinic and(located weekends in the 8:00amGeneral – Practice 7:00pm) Buidling)- after the holidays.Closed 7:50 AM Down to Earth with the Premier Day 8:00 AM Singing Christmas Tree Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Year’s Day. December 24th & 31st, 9:45 AM Cayman Islands Government Christmas Messages Generalremains Practiceopen until Clinic 8:00pm – Closed for Walk-In Christmas clinic. Day, Boxing Day & New Year’s 10:05 AM Dr. Vivek Patel - Holy Cross Hospital Acute Care Clinic (located in the General Practice Buidling)- Closed 10:15 AM Dr. Vineetha Binoy - Health City Cayman Islands DayChristmas Day, Boxing Day & New Year’s Day. December 24th & 31st, 10:30 AM Dr. Rupesh Kotecha - Miami Cancer Center Publicremains Health open Clinic until - 8:00pmClosed forChristmas Walk-In clinic. Day, Boxing Day & New Year’s 10:50 AM Dr. Perez Mitchell - Memorial Healthcare System 11:05 AM Dr. Cesar Perez - UHealth Univ. of Miami Health System AcuteDay. December Care Clinic 24th (located & 31st, in closesthe General early 1:00pm.Practice Buidling)- Closed 11:15 AM Dr. Arun Nagarajan - Cleveland Clinic Florida ChristmasPublic Health Day, BoxingClinic - Closed Day & ChristmasNew Year’s Day, Day. Boxing December Day & New 24th Year’s & 31st, 11:20 AM Dr Dennis Tishko - Broward Health International Day. December 24th & 31st, closes early 1:00pm. 11:30 AM Dr Anita Johnson - Cancer Treatment Centers of America remainsDistrict Health open until Centres 8:00pm - Closed for Walk-In Christmas clinic. Day, Boxing Day & New Year’s 11:40 AM Cayman Islands Government Christmas Messages Day. December 24th & 31st, closes early 1:00pm. 12:00 PM Cruise Berthing & Cargo Port Dedevelopment Project Mary Miller Hall District Health Centres - Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Year’s 2:30 PM Cayman Islands Government Christmas Messages PublicDay. Health December Clinic 24th - Closed & 31st, Christmascloses early Day, 1:00pm. Boxing Day & New Year’s 2:50 PM Special Commemorative Town Hall Ceremony All regular clinic hours resume January 2, 2020. 4:00 PM OLDER PERSONS MONTH Talent and Fun Day. December 24th & 31st, closes early 1:00pm. 6:00 PM Cayman Islands Government Christmas Messages All regular clinic hours resume January 2, 2020. 6:20 PM Cayman Islands Fire Service Chief Interview 6:25 PM Special Commemorative Town Hall Ceremony District Health Centres - Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Year’s 7:20 PM NiCE Project An Overview of the Winter 2018 Initiative Day. December 24th & 31st, closes early 1:00pm. 7:30 PM DEH - Antimicrobial and the Environment 7:40 PM Down to Earth with the Premier 8:00 PM Singing Christmas Tree All regular clinic hours resume January 2, 2020. 9:45 PM Cayman Islands Government Christmas Messages 10:05 PM Dr. Vivek Patel - Holy Cross Hospital 10:15 PM Dr. Vineetha Binoy - Health City Cayman Islands 10:30 PM Dr. Rupesh Kotecha - Miami Cancer Center 10:50 PM Dr. Perez Mitchell - Memorial Healthcare System 11:05 PM Dr. Cesar Perez - UHealth Univ. of Miami Health System 11:15 PM Dr. Arun Nagarajan - Cleveland Clinic Florida 11:20 PM Dr Dennis Tishko - Broward Health International 345-949-8600 [email protected] hsa.ky 11:30 PM Dr Anita Johnson - Cancer Treatment Centers of America 345-949-8600 [email protected] hsa.ky 11:40 PM Cayman Islands Government Christmas Messages

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X Mary and Joseph X Jesus carries the cross Cayman celebrates Christmas ... Continued story from page A1 medley, and many others too, including There was a special guest-appear- There were several dramatic of- ‘This Child Was Born For You,’ ‘Oh Hap- ance by classical singer, Gillian Seecha- ferings, the first one was when Mary ming for their rendition of “The Little py Day,’ and ‘He Will Reign.’ They were ran Nancoo, who sang Mary Did You was told of the good news that she Drummer Boy,” and a medley of other joined by Pastor Ferdinand Nicholls Know? and, Oh Holy Night. “A King is had been chosen to give birth to the Christmas favorites. for ‘This Little Child,’ who also sang, ‘I Coming to Town,” was sung by Andrew Messiah, by an angel. Towards the Pastor Torrence Bobb, began by wel- bowed on my knees.’ Ramdom, in his wonderful jazz-soul end, there was a drama about going to coming everyone. Later in the show, There were performances from voice. heaven, with the Gates of Heaven, and Pastor Bobb invited everyone to give the UCCI Performing Arts group, who During the second night there was a angels, with beautiful golden wings. their lives to King Jesus, and led every- danced beautifully beneath the tree, big treat in store, because His Excellency There was also a moving sequence one in a prayer. His wife, Elsa, choir di- The Governor came with his wife. He not where we saw Jesus, struggling to car- rector and musical producer, started the dresses, as well as a group from the only watched the show, but he took part ry the cross, and stumbling, to remind singing Christmas tree in 2011. Centrewith long Point flowing Dance Studio, crimson who robes dance and a as well, in a duet on the Steel Pan with us all the great price he paid to bring Throughout the evening, the Singing dance of praise, all dressed in blue. The Cayman’s very own steel pan maestro, us peace with God, and the real reason Christmas Tree choir sang a wide range Cayman Folk Singers came on to sing Earl La Pierre. for the season.  of Christmas carols, beginning with the ‘This Child Is,’ and it warmed everyone’s breathtaking Hark The Herald Angels heart.

X A vision of heaven X Cayman Arts Festival musicians

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Caymanian Caymanian Times Issue # 470 Monday to Friday 9 am to 6 pm Publisher: Ralph Lewis Company: Lewis Cayman Islands Ltd Saturday 10 am to 5 pm #19 Walkers Road (next to Tomlinson Furniture) Telephone: 345 916 2000 Baytown Plaza. West bay Road Email: [email protected], or [email protected] Phone Repairs 943-2355 | Phone Retail 945-2355 Website: www.caymaniantimes.ky Email - [email protected] LOCAL NEWS PAGE A4 Monday, December 23, 2019 | Issue No 470 C�������� T���� PSPB Staff and Partners Support Pensioners this Christmas ... Continued story from page A1 will now receive a $100 gift card to Fos- many Caymanian pensioners at Christ- the partnerships and cannot wait to give ters. mas.” these gifts to our pensioners.” this matter. With that, Fosters and a few “I am grateful that Fosters is able to “During the holidays, it’s endearing to Over the next week, PSPB staff will now anonymous donors also stepped for- play a supporting role in such an amaz- hear of great gestures of giving and sup- work to personally deliver all of the gift ward in order to support the increase ing and worthy cause,” said Woody Fos- port and the PSPB team is overjoyed to cards to the pensioners. Information on the of the donation to each pensioner and ter, Managing Director with Fosters, be a part of giving back this holiday sea- Public Service Pension Board is available as a result, each of the 84 pensioners “and we are proud to be able to help so son,” said Evans Lindsey. “We appreciate on the PSPB website at: www.pspb.ky.  DCFS Retirement Event Marks Over 100 years of Service The Department of Children and Fam- ily Services acknowledged the outstand- ing contributions of four staff members who are retiring after a combined total of more than a century of service recent- ly. The Retirement Recognition Ceremo- ny, for Althea Warner Pryce (30 years), Elsa Annie Rose Scott (32 years total tenure, 27 years with DCFS), Novelete Douglas (27 years) and Yvonne Rose (19 years), was held at South Sound Com- munity Centre on the evening of Thurs- day, 12 December 2019. The event was attended by the Dep- uty Governor, Hon. Franz Manderson; along with Ministry of Community Af- fairs Councillor Austin Harris, the Minis-

DCFStry’s Chief Director Officer Paulinda Teresa Echenique,Mendoza-Wil- its liamsDeputy and Chief DCFS Officer Deputy Joan Director West-Dacres, Rayle Roberts. DCFS staff, friends and family of the imminent retirees were also pres- ent. After a prayer from Mrs. Joy White, each of those honoured. She advised X (L-r) Deputy Governor, Hon. Franz Manderson; Ministry of Community Affairs Deputy Chief Officer Joan West-Dacres, Annie Rose Scott (re- the Director read out the profiles of tiree), Yvonne Rose (retiree), Althea Warner Pryce (retiree), Ministry of Community Affairs Chief Officer Teresa Echenique, Novelette Douglas (retiree), Community Affairs Councillor Austin Harris and DCFS Director Paulinda Mendoza-Williams at the DCFS Retirement Recognition Mrs. Annie Rose Scott was a stalwart Ceremony at South Sound Community Centre on Thursday, 12 December 2019 (Photo, by GIS) ofthat the Community community Developmentboth in Cayman Officer Brac and Little Cayman. Mrs. Mendoza-Wil- liams acknowledged that Mrs. Scott’s ence heard that Ms Pryce excelled in her Noting their professionalism, he said work during her tenure. Reading Com- for being model staff members whose to that community and the depart- munity Care Worker II Novelete Doug- mandate of making the lives of those we presencety Chief Officer would closed be greatly by thanking missed them by ment,retirement relieved would only be by a the significant fact that lossher servethat they better. personified Mr. Manderson the Civil invited Service’s the DCFS management, their colleagues and daughter, Julie, was now to take over Douglas displayed outstanding qualities honourees to stand and enjoy the ap- their clients. her duties. anylas’s employer profile, the would Director be proud said to that see Ms in plause of the audience. Ms Pryce, Mrs. Scott, Ms Douglas The Director said that Maple House an employee. Ms Douglas was described Councillor Harris spoke of his pride and Ms Rose were given long-service Housekeeper II, Yvonne Rose affection- in being part of such a giving Ministry. plaques by the Deputy Governor and ately known by residents as “Sweet erative, and outstanding team member He noted that its caring spirit was very fruit baskets by Councillor Harris. Rose” will be greatly missed by col- whoas reliable, went above punctual, and flexiblebeyond andthe callcoop- of much a part of the staff and ably repre- Invited to speak, Ms Rose and Ms leagues and clients. Ms Rose has been a duty. It was noted that she has always sented in the life’s work of the honou- Pryce gave moving and yet humourous committed and superlative civil servant, strived to provide world-class service rees. ad libbed remarks, which were warmly who embraced her duties with pride. and contribute to the overall success of Closing remarks by Deputy Chief Of- received by attendees. The Director noted that Community the Department. Honourees, dignitaries, staff along Care Worker II, Althea Warner Pryce is The Deputy Governor praised the outstanding work records of the soon- with friends and family enjoyed light a recipient of DCFS long-service award long-serving honourees for their ex- to-beficer, Mrs.retirees. West-Dacres, In mentioning highlighted the warm the refreshments and soft beverages. The for 27 years of service. Very popular emplary dedication to the needs of the regard and high esteem each honouree evening closed with the cutting of the with colleagues and clients, the audi- department and staff over the years. was held by their colleagues, the Depu- retirement cake.  Ministry’s Agencies Seek Suitable Accommodations for Clients During the long-standing and planned sistance to the relocation by several of the relocation by seek- relocation of the occupants of Lyndhurst the remaining occupants. ing accommodation Apartments, George Town, at no time Throughout this necessarily sensitive and paying the rent. has anyone been evicted, left homeless and protracted process, consultation Clients received a or without suitable accommodations. with clients has been ongoing and open, Following ongoing discussions with in keeping with the department’s duty November 2019. This its clients, in the best interest of their of care. In doing so, continuous and con- timingfinal notice was also for to 30th en- health and overall comfort, the Depart- sure that clients could ment of Children and Family Services and secure suitable accommodation for be settled in a new and (DCFS) gave initial notice to authorised authorisedcerted attempts occupants. have been made to find more suitable home in residents in 2016. Two units have subsequently been time for Christmas. vacated since the beginning of this pro- On Friday, 13 De- to remaining occupants in November cess, leaving those who were reluctant cember, DCFS under- 2018Since and then early notification 2019. was reissued to vacate in place, despite the depart- took to facilitate in DCFS, the Needs Assessment Unit ment’s best efforts to rehouse them. the agreed relocation (NAU) and the Ministry of Community The DCFS, the NAU and the Ministry of two occupants to Affairs (MoCA) continue to offer sup- remain committed to resolving the ur- a residential facility gent housing needs of the remaining oc- more tailored to their alternative accommodation despite re- cupants, including supporting them in port and assistance in finding clients aforementioned have longstandingspecific needs. medical The issues. Currently, one of these former occu- pants has successful- ly been placed in the chosen caring facility X Cayman Islands Premier Alden McLaughlin and is comfortably set- tled, while another former occupant has bly housed. I want to thank our teams advised they have since secured perma- for their hard work and in pulling out nent housing. The departments contin- all the stops to achieve this for them. We ue to work with individuals to support continue to urge landlords with availa- their transition into alternative accom- ble rental properties to contact the NAU modations. soon as possible.” “The lack of available properties and “The departments remain committed landlords who are willing to accept pay- to putting the welfare of their clients ments from the NAU is problematic,” said Premier Alden McLaughlin. privacy at all times to ensure that their “With the remaining clients, we are first. To this end we must respect client happily nearing completion of our tice and the law, is protected,” he con- shared goal to have them all comforta- cluded.confidentiality,  enshrined by best prac- CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD C�������� T���� Monday, December 23, 2019 | Issue No 470 PAGE A5 Canadians enjoy Hondurans love their wintry scenes tamales Canada at Christmas For Hondurans, like the for many is about em- rest of the Christian world, bracing the snow and Christmas is a time of reli- enjoying outdoor adven- tures amid the country’s brate with family and friends. sky-scraping mountains Christmasgious significance is celebrated and to cele- on and snow-hushed for- Dec. 24, though the parties ests. The eastern cities begin a week earlier. in Québec and Ontario Hondurans, like some oth- provinces also rejoice by er Latin American cultures, ice skating, hearty food, celebrate Las Posados, Span- Christmas markets, ice ish for “accommodations” or sculptures and exuber- lodging.” It’s a tradition where X Chicken tamales are popular in Honduras ant winter festivals. relatives or friends knock on Canadians watch the X Quebec is stunning at Christmas time each other’s doors asking for a place afford. Dolls and toys are received by the northern lights from to stay, representing Mary and Joseph more fortunate children. a log cabin in the wilds of the Yukon, is prepared often including roast tur- Noche Buena or Christmas night is ride on snowmobiles or go snowshoe- key, seasonal vegetables, mashed po- in the home will refuse them entry but celebrated on Dec. 24 and the feast and ing in remote locations, and dog-sled tatoes, and gravy. Traditional favour- willsearching then letfor theiran inn. friends At first in thefor familya par- with a team of Alaskan huskies. Mean- ite Christmas desserts reminiscent of ty and they may even spend the night. is central to the celebration, and for while, up in Churchill on the edge of England include Christmas plum pud- Some families do this for the nine days manyfireworks Hondurans, often begin that at midnight.means tamale, Food Hudson Bay, watching polar bears as dings and mincemeat tarts. leading up to Christmas, representing which are cornmeal dough rolled with they gather waiting for the water to Boxing Day takes place on Dec. 26 nine months of pregnancy. ground meat or beans seasoned usual- freeze over so they can begin hunting and is only celebrated in a few coun- Children traditionally receive pre- ly with chili, wrapped usually in corn is done by many. tries; mainly ones historically connect- sents, but on a smaller scale than in rich husks, and steamed. The Christmas Canadian traditions include decorat- ed to the UK such as Canada, Australia, countries. It is common to receive new meal varies but may also include roast- ing a Christmas tree and exchanging South Africa and New Zealand and in clothes to be worn on Dec. 24. However, ed pork, fried yucca, rice, turkey, sweets, gifts. On Christmas Day a special meal some European countries.  plantains and eggnog. 

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Some families don’t of even Importers attempt begins a spring roll variety that is made from Filipinos value their faith, which is a se- Sales or discounts aren’t given be- to celebrate Christmas because their ubod (coconut). Wrapped in a lumpia, ries of early morning masses starting causeTo help it’s importers the end ofstart the using year, a far system from for familyentry declaration, emigrated and the those Department left behind will this dish also has a mixture of other from Dec. 16 until Christmas Eve. The startit; food registering continues importers to be expensive starting Monday, and feel 16 desolate.October 2017. Many families are so dev- ingredients, including lettuce, ground Christmas celebrations continue to the inThe shortage registration in a country is required where by the the av- implementationastated that of a ahurricane new online carried electronic away pork and carrots. 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Sheps, M.D. Website: www.caymaniantimes.ky Hairdresser Designer BUSINESS | LOCAL NEWS | EDUCATION PAGE A6 Monday, December 23, 2019 | Issue No 470 C�������� T���� Conyers hosts Truman Bodden Law School students for IBA Webinar in celebration of 100 years of women in law In November, women across Conyers’ global net- • Lynell Tuffery Huria, Principal, AJ Park, New Zea- land whilst taking the opportunity to learn about business • Deanna Kirkpatrick, Partner, Davis Polk, USA developmentwork of offices via celebrated an International 100 years Bar of Association women in We-law • Annalisa Reale, Partner, Chiomenti, Italy binar titled “Women Making It Rain.” Watch sessions • Natalie Yeung, Partner, Slaughter and May Hong were organised by lawyers in the Bermuda; Hong Kong. At the roundtable discussion immediately following hosted students from the Truman Bodden Law School the webinar, Ms. Sharma shared her professional jour- forKong; a viewing and London of the offices. webinar The followed Cayman by Islands an inspiring office ney with the students along with tips for success which roundtable discussion led by Reshma Sharma, Cayman included the importance of preparation, demonstrat- Islands’ Solicitor General. The webinar featured a panel of female lawyers, “At Conyers we are proud to support the next gen- “rainmakers”, from around the world sharing their erationing curiosity of lawyers, and finding this event your wasniche. a celebration of the road to success and the techniques that they found great women who over the past 100 years have pio- most effective for cultivating their practices. neered and led the way in terms of women leadership Moderated by Deborah Farone, a strategic marketing roles in law and in deed in many other disciplines.” said Mitchell Davies, Director of Legal Studies at the Tru- consultant and author of Best Practices in Law Firm Busi- Roisin Liddy-Murphy Attorney, in Conyers Litigation man Bodden Law School, remarked, “The event was ness Development and Marketing, the panel featured: department and former Barrister and Law Lecturer very popular with the students. We’d like to thanks Co- • Christina Blacklaws, solicitor and consultant, im- at the Truman Bodden Law School. “Many thanks to nyers for their support of the law school and we look mediate Past President of the Law Society of England Reshma Sharma for facilitating a motivational and in- forward to collaborating with them on events in the and Wales spirational round table discussion.” future.”  St. Ignatius Christmas Fundraiser Awards Prizes The annual St. Ignatius Christmas Concert and Fund- raiser took place on Monday, December 16th in the Loyola Hall. After some wonderful mu- sic from the school bands, the prize drawing of CI$25,000, wonevening by finished Marcos with Gaylon the grand Jr. (#4503). The second prize of CI$2500 was claimed by Bre- da Meehan (#4874), and third Del Rosario (#6871) and Ryan prize of US$2500 went to Jers- Carosello (#1221). winners were telephoned and man and Cayman Brac. Some of the scholarship fund, which en Fernandes (#6242). 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UCCI Launches Speaker Series with Major-General David Fraser The University College of the Cayman Major-General David Fraser further to help. Fraser's insights relate to un- Islands (UCCI) is excited to announce a explores this dialogue in his book on derstanding people, siding with them, dynamic new speaker series for 2020 training them, and helping them build to be held on campus. The Speaker Se- ghanistan, Operation Medusa: The Furi- the capacity to sustain a better life. ries will convene local and international ousNATO's Battle first that combat Saved Afghanistan operation in from Af- Fraser was the commander of Oper- leaders to discuss compelling topics and the Taliban, co-authored by Brian Han- ation Medusa in Afghanistan and the distill lessons in leadership. On 17 De- ington. Those who attended the lunch- largest combat engagement of Canadi- cember 2019, the new series launched eon had the opportunity to receive a an Armed Forces in over 50 years. The with Major-General David Fraser, CMM, signed copy. goal of the operation was to defeat the MSC, MSM, CD (retired), who is one of President & CEO, Dr. Stacy McAfee, Taliban and uphold the security of Af- the most decorated generals in Canadi- spoke to the launch of the speaker se- ghanistan's second-largest city: Kanda- an Armed Forces history. ries stating, "Beginning this series with har. While in Afghanistan, his team also During the inaugural session of the Major-General David Fraser is a demon- built schools, district centres, and fam- series, Major-General David Fraser dis- stration of UCCI's commitment to ex- ily dwellings, teacher training facilities, cussed his experience in the Canadian panding education beyond the class- hospitals, and clinics. Armed Forces and his time within NATO. room. The Speaker Series will aim to Serving as Commander Regional Com- He highlighted critical lessons around connect our community with local and mand South under the United States Co- X Major-General (retired) David Fraser, humanitarian aid and relief support international thought leaders, trendset- Commander of the Largest Battle in ters, and history-makers shaping social eral to have United States troops under NATO History ing, and how to deal with complexity change." hisalition, command. he was Fraser's the first experiences Canadian gen-also andduring failure. times of conflict, nation-build- This UCCI speaker series will contin- include leading the transition from the with BMO on their Canadian Defence "The most important thing is building ue throughout 2020 and will feature US Operation Enduring Freedom to the Community Banking Program. relationships, people are an institution's notable speakers that educate, enlight- NATO ISAF coalition. He holds a Master of Management en, and entertain the community on a Upon leaving the Canadian Forces, and Policy and is a graduate of the Unit- every decision, once we understand that variety of topics. If you are interested in Fraser joined the private sector and, ed States Capstone Program (Executive anythinggreatest asset,is possible. and theyAlways matter extend first your in future speakers on campus, please visit along with his partners, raised funds School for generals). Fraser was also the trust and communicate your intent so our website at ucci.edu.ky or call 623- for the creation of Blue Goose Pure Commandant of the Canadian Forces that your team can achieve the greatest 8224. Foods. Most recently, he was the COO for College – the Canadian Forces and Gov- results in complex situations," said Ma- INKAS® Armored Vehicle Manufactur- ernment of Canada's premier masters ac- jor- General David Fraser. About Major-General ing until June 2016. Today Fraser works credited institute of higher learning.  (retired) David Fraser Major-General (retired) David Fraser is one of the most decorated generals in Canadian Armed Forces history. He led Operation MEDUSA, the largest battle in NATO's history. Fraser has also served as an executive with three different corporations and has mentored at Ivey Business School. He shares actiona- ble insights based upon his experience

boardroom. leadingMGen. both David on theFraser's battlefield story andis one in the of courage under pressure, and of manag- ing the complexity, contradiction, con- fusion, and chaos thrown at him and his coalition from every direction. He believes in making human connections based on respect and trust while show- ing your value to those you're trying HEALTHCARE C�������� T���� Monday, December 23, 2019 | Issue No 470 PAGE A7 Sally robot aids in continuity of care for children with neurodevelopmental disorders The Health Services Authority's sition and one that fascinated many of (HSA’s) state-of-the-art medical robot her younger, more tech-savvy visitors. is already transforming the way the Au- “Children are now born into a very digi- thority’s clinical experts deliver care. tal world, so the transition to a telemed- An HSA psychiatrist utilizes the robot icine platform has largely been intuitive to provide continuity of care for her pa- for them.” tients while she pursues a subspeciali- “Psychiatry is being able to foster that sation in neuropsychiatry overseas. connection with the patient in which Dr Toni-Ann Heron, who began a one- they feel they are in a private setting year subspecialty training programme and are being listened to,” said Dr Her- in Clinical Neuropsychiatry (MSc) at on. “This was very easy to replicate over King’s College London in September, Sally robot, even for the adolescents is using the next generation InTouch and older patients who experience anx- Health RP-Lite 4 telemedicine robot, iety and depression. It is comparable nicknamed 'Sally', to continue providing care to some of her regular patients here Patients and their families have given in the Cayman Islands. feedbackto our in-person that they meetings feel comfortable in my office. and Dr Heron, who sees mainly children I have observed that they disclose as & adolescents, prepared the selected much as they usually would.” patients for the transition by discuss- ing what the new teleconsultation for- is the ability to consult with physicians mat with the Sally robot would be like. at Anotherthe HSA, benefit including of usinga locum Sally who robot is “I explained that not a lot would have providing care to some of her patients, changed – our consultations would still and engage in case conferences. “Multi- X Patients are seated facing Sally robot in a private room in the Physicians Services De- disciplinary collaboration is at the core partment at the Cayman Islands Hospital, while a staff of the Mental Health Unit remains would be communicating with them re- outside the room nearby motelybe interactive through anda screen confidential, on the robot.” but I principle of holistic patient care through She added that many of her patients theof paediatric application psychiatry, of biopsychosocial and reflects prin- the immune diseases with neuropsychiatric and their families appreciated the con- ciples to management,” Dr Heron stat- trist. manifestations, functional neurological venience of this option. “Continuity ed. “Multidisciplinary team meetings to “Neuropsychiatry the HSA as its firstis an neuropsychia- interdiscipli- disorders, obsessive-compulsive disor- of care is valuable and important to involve consultations with other pro- der and neurodegenerative disorders doctors and patients. When you have fessionals involved with the child’s care of neurology and psychiatry which is e.g. Parkinson’s Disease and Alzheimer’s patients with whom you have built a including other physicians, clinical/ criticalnary field the of treatment medicine, of at many the intersection persons in Disease.,” said Dr. Arline McGill, Head of therapeutic relationship it can be hard educational psychologists, therapists our modern society due to mental com- Psychiatry & Behavioural Health Servic- for them to have to switch to another (eg ABA/occupational), school SENCOs plications of head trauma, such as a mo- es at HSA. “I am elated that Dr Heron has doctor. (special education needs co-ordina- tor vehicle accident. Neuropsychiatrists taken the step to further her education is Dr Heron started her weekly clinics tors), teachers/other school staff and may be involved in the management of an area that will widen the spectrum of through Sally robot on 1 October. She social workers.” patients with a range of conditions in- described the experience for her and Dr Heron is expected to complete her cluding neurodevelopmental disorders, enhance the quality of care she provides her patients as a fairly seamless tran- training in September 2020 and return traumatic brain injury, epilepsy, auto- topatients her patients.” she sees,  as well as significantly CLEVELAND CLINIC UNVEILS TOP 10 MEDICAL INNOVATIONS FOR 2020 A panel of top doctors and researchers presents the medical advancements with the power to transform healthcare in the next year A dual-acting osteoporosis drug. Mini- failure – is the condition in which the mally invasive mitral valve surgery. New ventricular heart muscles contract nor- treatment for peanut allergies. These mally, but do not relax as they should. are some of the innovations that will With preserved ejection fraction, the enhance healing and change healthcare in the coming year, according to a distin- blood – leaving less available to be guished panel of doctors and research- pumpedheart is out unable to the to body. properly Currently, fill withrec- ers. ommendations for this treatment are Cleveland Clinic today announced the directed at accompanying conditions Top 10 Medical Innovations for 2020 at and mere symptom relief. But SGLT2 in- a multimedia presentation that capped hibitors, a class of medications used in off the 2019 Medical Innovation Sum- the treatment of type 2 diabetes, is now mit. Now in its 17th year, the annual being explored in HFpEF – alluding to a Medical Innovation Summit is organized potential new treatment option. by Cleveland Clinic Innovations, the de- For more information on the annu- velopment and commercialization arm al Top 10 Medical Innovations includ- of Cleveland Clinic. ing descriptions, videos, and year- The list of up-and-coming technol- by-year comparisons visit: http:// ogies was selected by a panel of Cleve- innovations.clevelandclinic.org/Sum- land Clinic physicians and scientists, led mit/Top-10-Medical-Innovations.aspx. by Michael Roizen, M.D., Emeritus Chief care, allowing for the possibility of ex- Following Fast-Track and Breakthrough pedited improved outcomes. About Cleveland Clinic “Healthcare is ever-changing and we designationsing a significantly in 2017 reduced and risk 2018, of death.2019 7. Antibiotic Envelope for Cardiac Im- anticipateWellness Officer that theseat Cleveland innovations Clinic. will marked the FDA approval of tafamidis, plantable Device Infection Prevention. tispecialty academic medical center Worldwide, roughly 1.5 million patients thatCleveland integrates Clinic clinical is a nonprofitand hospital mul- and improve care for patients at Cleve- of this increasingly recognized condi- receive an implantable cardiac electron- care with research and education. Lo- landsignificantly Clinic and transform throughout the medical the world,” field tion.the first-ever medication for treatment ic device every year. In these patients, cated in Cleveland, Ohio, it was founded said Dr. Roizen. 4. Therapy for Mitigation of Peanut infection remains a major, potentially in 1921 by four renowned physicians Here, in order of anticipated impor- Allergies. It’s a terrifying reality for life-threatening complication. Antibiot- with a vision of providing outstanding tance, are the Top 10 Medical Innova- 2.5 percent of parents – the possibility ic-embedded envelopes are now made patient care based upon the principles tions for 2020: that at any moment, their child might to encase these cardiac devices, effec- of cooperation, compassion and inno- 1. Dual-Acting Osteoporosis Drug. be unable to breathe due to an allergic tively preventing infection. vation. Cleveland Clinic has pioneered Osteoporosis is a condition in which reaction. Though emergency epineph- 8. Bempedoic Acid for Cholesterol many medical breakthroughs, includ- bones become weak and brittle, effec- rine has reduced the severity and risk of Lowering in Statin Intolerant Patients. ing coronary artery bypass surgery and tively increasing their risk of breaking. accidental exposure, these innovations High cholesterol is a major concern for With osteoporosis, the loss of bone oc- are not enough to quell the ever-present nearly 40 percent of adults in the U.S. States. U.S. News & World Report con- curs silently and progressively – often anxiety. But development of a new oral Left untreated, the condition could lead sistentlythe first names face transplant Cleveland in Clinic the Unitedas one immunotherapy medication to gradu- to serious health problems like heart of the nation’s best hospitals in its an- ture. Providing more bone-strengthen- ally build tolerance to peanut exposure attack and stroke. Though typically nual “America’s Best Hospitals” survey. ingwithout power, symptoms the recent until FDA the approval first frac- of a holds the opportunity to lend protection managed with statins, some individuals Among Cleveland Clinic’s 66,000 em- new dual-acting drug (romosozumab) against attack. experience unacceptable muscle pain ployees are more than 4,200 salaried is giving patients with osteoporosis 5. Closed-Loop Spinal Cord Stimula- with statins. Bempedoic acid provides physicians and researchers and 16,600 more control in preventing additional tion. Chronic pain is a terribly frustrat- an alternative approach to lowering of nurses, representing 140 medical spe- fractures. ing condition, and a large reason for LDL-cholesterol while avoiding these cialties and subspecialties. Cleveland 2. Expanded Use of Minimally Invasive prescription of opioid medication. Spi- side effects. Clinic’s health system includes a 165- Mitral Valve Surgery. 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are finding their way into orthopaedic LOCAL SPORTS | GOVERNMENT PAGE A8 Monday, December 23, 2019 | Issue No 470 C�������� T���� Cayman Youth Equestrians Qualify for USA Regional Dressage Championship By Eve van den Bol individuals at Regionals, and have their sights set on making it to the IEA Na- The all-Caymanian High Point Farm tional Dressage Finals which will take Middle-School IEA Dressage Team, con- place on May 9th and 10th, 2020 at Al- sisting of Kayla Mannisto, Marley Trench bion College in Albion, Michigan where and Rosana Stroh, was named Champi- they will compete against some of the on at both IEA dressage shows held this best youth dressage riders in the USA. past weekend in Watkinsville, GA. Mannisto shined at both Saturday's The team has been named Champion and Sunday's competitions, winning all at all three shows at which they have four of her classes and capped off the competed this year. As a result, the team weekend with a phenomenal score of 75% in her Dressage Test class at Sun- for Regions 3 & 4 which will take place day's show (most competitors' scores onhas March qualified 21st for & the22nd, IEA 2020 Dressage at Idlewild Finals were in the mid-60% range.) Trench Equestrian Center in Dahlonega, GA. almost matched this performance with Kayla Mannisto and Marley Trench also three wins and a second. Stroh also per- formed well earning a 4th and a 5th in her two events, placing her in the top qualified this weekend to compete as half of her classes at each show. Claire Coman, the coach of the High Point Farm IEA Dressage Team, said that she was really happy with the growth of the Caymanian riders from the last show. She also noted, "The experience for the Cayman riders is both challeng- ing and educational as they ride horses in IEA competition, but normally ride X HPF IEA Dressage Team, Cayman riders are in front row, (l to r) Rosana Stroh, Kayla Man- ponies at home." nisto and Marley Trench (Photos by Alex Thaxton) IEA (Interscholastic Equestrian As- sociation) competition is unique in that test the horsemanship of the contest- and will be heading to Guatemala in Feb- no rider needs to own a horse. Instead, ants. ruary with a show jumping team." the host team provides horses for the "We are really proud of the results competition and riders are assigned to our young dressage riders," explained High Point Farm IEA Team this season horses based on a random draw. Each Cayman Islands Equestrian Federation is Theon Januarynext and 5th,final 2020,competition where for Stroh the rider performing a test has only three (CIEF) President, Eve van den Bol. "Since hopes to earn an individual spot to Re- minutes to get to know their assigned competition is limited locally, we have gionals. horse before entering the competition been promoting international opportu- For more information on the IEA pro- arena. In dressage seat equitation, no nities for our youth, and the IEA Dres- gram, visit their website at www.rid- warm up time is allowed and the riders sage program is just one of many that eiea.org. X Marley Trench (left) and Kayla Mannisto compete without any knowledge of the we offer. Since the beginning of the year, For more information on the Cayman (right) also qualified for Regionals as horse. The format of IEA is designed we have also sent teams to Jamaica twice Islands Equestrian Federation, visit individuals to equalize competition variables and (for both dressage and show jumping) their website at www.ciefcay.com  Cayman Equestrians Named Champions in Jamaica By Eve van den Bol coming in third. Cayman had a number "With limited local competition, we have in her two classes and was named the been encouraging our youth members December has been a great month for a win by Law in the C-test, a 3rd place division'smeter division, Champion. came inMegan first andSwartz second and to participate in overseas events, espe- Cayman's youth equestrians competing of "firsts" at the competition, including Leah Alberga competed in the .90 meter cially those with borrowed horses." In in Jamaica. division, where Swartz took home 3rd addition to Jamaica, countries that host In early December, the Cayman team finish by Ameline, who competed in a and 4th place ribbons, and Alberga a 5th borrowed-horse competitions in which of Ava Law, Nadia Thompson and Madi- musical freestyle for the first time and place. Riders from Costa Rica were also Caymanian riders have been invited to son Ameline were named Champions at a 3rdLast place week finish Cayman's for Thompson youth equestri- in the invited to this event. compete include the USA, Ecuador, Bar- the Dressage Invitational hosted by Cay- ansA-Test, traveled at her againvery firstto Jamaica, horse show. this time "We are really pleased to see our bados, Suriname, Martinique, Costa Rica manas Pony Club located near Kingston, for a show jumping competition spon- youth perform so well while competing and Guatemala, among others. Jamaica. Riders from Barbados also par- sored by the Jamaican Equestrian Fed- overseas on borrowed horses." said Eve For more information about the ticipated in the event. eration at Drax Hall Country Club in St. van den Bol, President of the Cayman CIEF, please visit their website at cief- The Cayman Team came out on top Ann Parish, near Ocho Rios. Olivia Ziem- Islands Equestrian Federation (CIEF). cay.com  over Jamaica, with the Barbados team niak, representing Cayman in the .70

X Cayman Dressage Team in Jamaica December 2019. (L to R) Ava Law, Nadia Thompson, X Cayman Show Jumping Team. (L to R) Olivia Ziemniak, Megan Swartz, Coach Gina Lomas Coach Gina Lomas and Madison Ameline and Leah Alberga Inmate Passes at Northward Prison technicians (EMTs) several minutes later. theOfficials passing with of an Her inmate Majesty’s on Wednes- Cayman An ambulance transported the inmate dayIslands evening Prison (18 Service December have 2019) confirmed at the to the Cayman Islands Hospital where Northward prison compound. he was pronounced dead shortly after The prisoner, Durney Ebanks, was arrival. found laying unresponsive on his bed Per established protocol when there by two prison officers. The officers is a death in custody, the RCIPS has con- applied lifesaving measures prior to the arrival of emergency medical this time no foul play is suspected.  firmed that an inquiry is ongoing, but at INTERNATIONAL C�������� T���� Monday, December 23, 2019 | Issue No 470 PAGE B1 BORIS’S GREAT BRITISH ACTION PLAN By Michael Jarvis, London UK A critical element of that is seen as the done’ by January 31st next year 2020 - Department for International Develop- Prime Minister Boris Johnson called justfill his over campaign a month promiseaway. to ‘get Brexit ment (DfID), which Mr Johnson in a pre- it the most radical Queen’s Speech of a Of around 30 pieces of legislation out- vious incarnation as Foreign Secretary generation. lined in the Queen’s speech, around six had posited should be merged into the Brimming with all the self-assurance are Brexit-related including controver- sially severely limiting the time frame In the debate which followed the a decisive general election victory, the within which the UK and the European Queen’sForeign Office.Speech, that was one of the is- primeand confidence minister, ofdefending a leader his buoyed govern- by Union(EU) must conclude a trade deal. sues pounced on by the outgoing Leader ment’s policy proposals outlined in the Scrapping the Fixed Term Parliament of the Opposition, Jeremy Corbyn. Queen’s Speech on Thursday, labelled law - giving the prime minister the pow- A detailed response was not immedi- his governing programme "a blueprint ately forthcoming. for the future of Britain." the approval of parliament (although he DfID has been a vital funding and sup- The outgoing Leader of the Opposi- nower to hascall clear elections 80-seat without majority) first -seeking and in- port link for the OTs, especially those in tion, Jeremy Corbyn, reeling after his troducing Voter ID cards are among the hurricane-prone areas such as the Car- party’s humiliating defeat at the hands key political changes the government ibbean, with Montserrat with an added of Mr Johnson’s Conservative Party, felt will pursue this parliament. volcano risk. Chief among those is the issue of Pub- otherwise. A new points-based immigration sys- The details are awaited on the role "As this Queen’s Speech shows, what tem along with a series of other domes- Companies registered in the OTs. the government is actually proposing is tic policies will drive what the govern- and that of the Foreign and Common- licThe Disclosure May government of Beneficial had committedOwnership "to of woefully inadequate for the scale of the ment calls “an ambitious programme and future of DfID, a cabinet-level office, preparing an Order in Council by the end problems our country faces," he stated of domestic reform that delivers on the of December 2020, with the Territories during the following parliamentary de- people’s priorities.” ratewealth Secretaries Office (FCO) of State. also a cabinet office expected to have fully functioning public- bate. Coming towards the end of the (theThe Foreign DfID dilemma Office) is both also havingaddressed sepa- in ly accessible registers as soon as possible, "All we have today are empty words Queen’s speech was an announcement, the 2018/2019 UK parliament’s Foreign and no later than the end of 2023." about bringing forward proposals," he which, while not offering much detail Affairs Committee(FAC) inquiry and re- Other issues ranging from access to declared. (the speech from the throne is not in- port into the future of the relationship the NHS to post-Brexit replacement of Delivering Brexit, a huge funding in- tended for that), nevertheless would between the UK and the OTs: Global EU aid funding and the future of DfID jection into the UK’s cherished National resonate with many of the UK’s Over- Britain and the Overseas Territories - funding for aid-dependent territories seas Territories, especially those in the Resetting the Relationship. such as Montserrat covered in the FAC crime, are at the heart of Mr Johnson’s Caribbean. FAC recommendations which were report are still on the table. so-calledHealth Service ‘one-nation (NHS), Conservative’as well as fighting and “Review will be undertaken to reas- accepted by the pre-Boris Johnson Con- With a new government in place in ‘people’s government’. sess the nation’s place in the world, cov- servative government under Theresa Whitehall and Brexit a fait accompli, it’s But it’s Brexit that is the dominant ering all aspects of international policy May are there to be dusted off, reviewed feature of the government's policy pro- from defence to diplomacy and develop- and incorporated into the Johnson ‘peo- the new mosaic of policy pronounce- gramme as Mr Johnson sets about to ful- ment.” ple’s government’ policy framework. ments.now left to be seen where the OTs fit into TRUMP - IMPEACHMENT IMPLICATIONS ... Continued story from page A1 one former Republican member voting character; you either like him or loathe In a charged and divisive, partisan po- against. him. litical environment where ‘winning is dent Joe Biden over business dealings in His legendary outbursts hit new highs But will the Democrats have suc- not everything, it’s the only thing’ Pres- Ukraine involving Mr Biden’s son. (or lows) in the process of the heated ceeded in once more painting, if not ident Trump seems destined to win the He is accused of using the threat of impeachment hearings. necessarily tainting, Mr Trump as a ultimate prize, a second term in the No- withholding American aid and promis- man of enormously flawed personali- vember 2020 presidential elections. ing the Ukrainian president visits to the to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi accus- ty traits, not fit for high office as they It’s already speculated that some of White House. ingHe her furiously of president fired offover a six-page‘a witch-hunt’ letter claim. his political accusers and will pay the That vote against him was carried by against him and maintains that he has And, in the end, will it matter? Is Don- ultimate price; losing their seats. 230 - 197 with just two Democrats op- ‘done nothing wrong’. All of this begs the question; what’s posing it. The impeachment trial may very well, Donald?’ really on trial with the impeachment of The second count of the impeachment, and is highly likely to support him..and aldWhich Trump side the isultimate winning political depends ‘teflon on President Trump? obstruction of Congress, alleges that Pres- acquit him. which camp you speak or listen to. Is it the president himself only, is it ident Trump sought to prevent the House But does it end there? His continuing popularity amongst American political morality…or is it a of Representatives from carrying out its President Trump’s impeachment his base speaks to the former while new state of global strongman/woman lawful duty by withholding key evidence is a result of another instalment in a the intensifying loathing by those who political leadership arrogating ultimate and barring his staff from testifying. long line of actions by him which have despise him attempts at a counterbal- power unto themselves? That was carried 229 to 198, with just drawn attention to his marmalade-like ance. The right to do wrong? 

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CARIBBEAN BRIEFS Miss World pops home to Jamaica Newly crowned Miss World 2019, And to celebrate her win, Singh, 23, Toni-Ann Singh, returned to her Jamai- ca homeland for a brief visit over the ing a photo of herself in her glittering weekend. crown,tweeted the for pageant the very queen first time.wrote: Shar- "To Singh was accompanied by Julia Mor- that little girl in St Thomas, Jamaica ley, chairman and CEO of the Miss World and all the girls around the world - international organisation, event direc- please believe in yourself. Please know tor of Miss World Stephen Morley, and that you are worthy and capable of her father Bradshaw Singh. achieving your dreams. This crown is Singh's remarkable victory in London not mine but yours. You have a PUR- last week meant she had to cram in a POSE." visit to Jamaica before embarking on a Singh joins Miss Universe Zozibini tight schedule around the world. Tunzi, Miss America Nia Franklin, Miss Singh’s win means that the titles of Miss USA Cheslie Kryst and Miss Teen USA World, Miss Universe, Miss America, Miss Kaliegh Garri. Kryst also competed in USA and Miss Teen USA have all gone to the Miss Universe pageant alongside Tunzi, reaching the top 10.  X Miss World Toni-Ann Singh is from St Thomas, Jamaica black women this year, an historic first. Bermuda bene�its Grenada bans sodas and from sports tourism sweets from schools Bermuda’s sports Grenada is banning the sale tourism policy is of carbonated beverages and bringing in invaluable sweet snacks in schools from revenue to the island. International sport- Grenada Education Minister ing events have put Emmalinthe first day Pierre of 2020. announced the Bermuda in the spot- impending ban two months ago light, and money into as the Spice Island tries to re- island tills, the Bermu- duce sugar consumption which da Tourism Authority’s has led to an overweight and chief executive said. obesity problem among the Kevin Dallas said youth. X Grenada’s soda ban in schools aims to tackle that MS Amlin World Vendors will no longer be obesity Triathlon Bermuda X Bermuda’s MS Amlin World Triathlon is world renowned able to sell carbonated bever- may have generated ages or sugary snacks at any public or ages as a means of decreasing their risk less buzz on the island because of the Mr Dallas said: “The reason why private school in Grenada. Vendors will of obesity and associated physical and absence of home-grown superstar Flo- we went for this event was when we be issued a notice informing them of the mental health problems such as type 2 ra Duffy from the main event, but the looked at what the PGA tour could new school nutrition policy to ensure diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, competition was more successful than bring to Bermuda, it was a function that they comply. Parents will also be sleep disorders, depression, and low in 2018 in terms of visitor numbers. of both the direct economic impact of prohibited from including these items in self-esteem. He said early indicators suggested having the event and the media value students’ bagged lunches. Jamaica has also instituted a nation- of the viewership.” He predicted the The World Health Organisation has wide ban on sugary drinks in schools, Bermuda Championship was also a Bermuda Championship would be a recommended that children reduce their which was effective from January successthe first for Professional the island. Golf Association bigger event in the future.  consumption of sugar-sweetened bever- 2019.  Barbados schools free LIAT chairman to CARICOM kids retires after 16 years Barbados will soon implement Regional airline LIAT will have free access to public schools for begun looking for a new chairman. CARICOM students. This means The Antigua-based company an- that all CARICOM nationals un- nounced that after 16 years in the der the age of 16, who reside position Dr Jean Holder is retiring. in Barbados, will be afforded He informed shareholders at LI- access to government nursery, AT’s Annual General Meeting held primary and secondary schools in Antigua last week that he would without being charged tuition not be available for nomination as fees. CARICOM students will not a Director of LIAT’s Board for the be required to have student vi- next term. sas, but they will pay all fees that Prime Minister of St Vincent and are applicable to Barbadians stu- the Grenadines, Dr Ralph Gon- dents. X Barbados has high academic standards salves thanked Dr Holder on behalf X LIAT chairman Dr Jean Holder has retired This exemption, however, does of all shareholders, “for his out- after 16 years not extend to post-secondary, vocational Barbados under an approved Immigra- standing contribution in the over- nor tertiary level education. In addition, tion Status in order to access the tuition sight of the Board of Directors in some “LIAT wishes Dr Holder the very CARICOM students will not qualify to be free provision now afforded to CARI- best in his future endeavours and with granted scholarships and exhibitions. COM nationals, namely the Status of Cit- He said working with the LIAT the shareholders, join in thanking him At least one parent or legal guardian izen, Permanent Resident, Immigrant, chairmanextraordinarily had enriched difficult himtimes”. and he ex- for his long and dedicated service to of the relevant child must be residing in or Reside and Work.  pressed immense gratitude. the company,” he said.  Dominica opens Bequia luxury latest �ive-star hotel properties available Bequia in St Vincent and the star hotel makes it an even Grenadines is now selling luxu- moreDominica’s attractive latest place five- to ry villas built by a Scottish prop- visit for ecotourists. More erty developer. and more travel experts FM Group, headquartered in agree that Dominica, aka Edinburgh, has launched sales the 'Nature Isle of the Car- for a wide range of high spec ibbean', is emerging as a cottages and villas as part of top ecotourist destina- The Liming resort. The resort was launched in December Resort & Spa Kempinski 2018 with the idea to offer the Dominication. The five-starwon the Cabrits 'New X Dominica’s Cabrits Resort & Spa Kempinski is luxu- ultimate in relaxed and seclud- Hotel of the Year' award rious ed holidaying on the Grenadine as part of the 2020 Carib- island. X Bequia is selling high spec properties bean Travel Awards recently. As part of the exclusive luxury Caribbean Journal awarded the Fund, which sponsors countless so- Liming resort, a wide range of different and all the villas have their own garden. cio-economicment into the Economicinitiatives Diversificationon the island, cottages and villas are up for sale, giving Additionally, buyers will also enjoy the or investing in pre-approved hotels. potential buyers the opportunity to live perks of the resort such as a community resortDominican that resortalso "works for its significanceseamlessly Kempinski shares eligible as invest- on one of the most desirable locations in withas the its Caribbean'sstunning natural first Kempinski environ- ments for economic citizenship were the world for its seclusion and tranquil- ment." Cabrits is one of the few select in such high demand, that they sold lity. facilitiesinfinity pool, and a a private championship beach with tennis res- eco-friendly hotels whose develop- out entirely. However, the Domini- The cottages and villas are in three ar- court,taurant opened and lounge in October bar, spa 2019. and fitness ment was funded by Dominica's Citi- can CBI Programme provides invest- eas, the beach, the ridge and the ridge At The Liming restaurant buyers can zenship by Investment Programme. ment opportunities into several other top of Adam’s Bay on Bequia island. Introduced in 1993, Dominica's CBI eco-resorts from renowned hoteliers 1 and 2-bedroom cottages and 6-bed vours in a unique sea-top terrace res- Programme enables foreign investors like Marriott and its impressive Anichi villas are located by the beachfront, taurant,enjoy the or finest meals of can the be island’s served richprivate- fla- and their immediate relatives to obtain resort, or Hilton and its cliff-hanging whilst 4-bed villas can be found at the ly within each cottage or villa. second citizenship after contributing to villas at Tranquillity Beach, alongside ridge. 5-bed villas with 360 panoramic The site is conveniently located close its economy and successfully passing two already open luxury boutique ho- views to both St Vincent and The Gren- to the airport. Boats can also be an- all due diligence checks. There are cur- tels – Jungle Bay and Secret Bay, but adines are located at the ridgetop. chored in the bay and the resort offers rently two channels for investment un- also the newly announced Sanctuary All the properties have extensive plot a drop-off and pick-up service from its der the programme: a one-time invest- Rainforest Eco Resort & Spa.  sizes and include their own private pool, private dock.  PUZZLES | COMICS C�������� T���� Monday, December 23, 2019 | Issue No 470 PAGE B3

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STAND UP FOR THE FUTURE OF CAYMAN

CPR Loss of jobs and small businesses offering CLAIMS: water activities such as diving, snorkeling and submarine tours.

The livelihood of 4,600+ people is dependent on Cayman’s cruise industry. These workers earned FACT: US$92.2 million in salaries.* The majority of these jobs are held by Caymanians.

In 2018, the annual economic impact to the Cayman Islands from the cruise industry was US$240 million*.

80+ independent taxi operators - all Caymanians - earn a living providing transportation and excursions to cruise passengers.

The cruise berthing facility will not have any retail shops operated by cruise lines – these will continue to all be Caymanian owned businesses. All commercial space in the cruise terminal will continue to be managed by the Port Authority of the Cayman Islands.

Approximately 500 boats engage in watersports activities that provide excursions to cruise ship visitors.

Taxi drivers, tour operators, water-based attractions, restaurants and bars, retail shops – all Caymanian businesses that service the cruise industry.

*Source: 2018 Business Research and Economic Advisors Report (BREA)

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