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INSIDE THIS ISSUE Saving Cayman’s Blue Iguanas  COMMUNITY NOTICES — A2

The �ight to save one of the worlds rarest and most revered lizards is rag- ing in Grand Cayman and there have been many organizations and individu- als whom have played a crucial role in saving this creature. Alberto Esteban, who works with the Islands’ National Trust, has been work- ing to understand their behavior and is at the forefront of the efforts to save the Tree Fire causes outage in the Lime animals, spends most of his time with Tree Bay area the creatures. Originally Hailing from Costa Rica, Mr. Esteban came to the Cayman Islands in  LOCAL NEWS — A3 1970 and initially worked at the Galle- on Beach, as well as the Holiday Inn as a bartender before going back to South America, where he joined and environ- mental group - working to save sea tur- tles. Upon returning to the British Territo- ry some years later, he began working as a volunteer with the Blue Iguana Recov- ery Programme and was eventually of- fered an of�icial job by Mr. Fred Burton; one of the programme’s progenitors. DoE Requests Photos of Upcoming “I used to go to the reserve at that King Tides time. The wardens there were very ex- periences and I learned a lot, eventually becoming the head warden. There were  BUSINESS — A6 lots of iguanas in the 80’s and 90’s and quite a few hatchlings. I fed them every- day and learned from the animals,” he noted. Mr. Esteban added that he does not miss working... Continued in the barsstory and on much page pre- A4  Alberto Esteban poses with Peter one of Cayman’s most popular Blue Iguanas HISTORIC CLAYTON Dead NIXON HOME Hawksbill Pool Patrol Wins Design Award RELOCATED Turtle found

 SPOTLIGHT ON TOURISM — A7

The Ministry of Culture’s relocation thought to have been constructed by of a centuries old traditional, Cayma- his grandfather. nian style cottage from George Town Quaintly known in the community to the National Trust’s Mission House as the Clayton Nixon House, the home property in Bodden Town took place was located on Goring Avenue, across on Sunday 05th January, 2020, after the street from the Citrus Grove Build- months of planning. ing in... George Continued Town, story where on it pagestood A5for Built in the 1800s, The dwelling is named after a former owner and

According to the CI Department of En- Growing Restaurant Revenues vironment, the Cayman Islands ended 2019 with some sad news: Local divers found a dead hawksbill  INTERNATIONAL — B2 turtle off the coast near Lighthouse Point on Dec. 30. The turtle was found at about 80 foot depth with its left front �lipper wrapped in �ishing line. Lost or discarded �ishing line poses a major threat to sea turtles, especially ju- veniles, as it can entangle them and cut into their skin. The line is virtually im- possible to see underwater. Hawksbills are critically endangered and lay very few nests in Cayman. The Department of Environment (DoE) urges residents and visitors to use their �ishing line recycling bins (pic- Filipinos are on alert to leave the tured), in place at boat launching ramps Middle East in a hurry and some local dive shops, rather than discarding their lines into the sea or on the beach. EDITORIAL | COMMUNITY NOTICES PAGE A2 Friday, January 10, 2020 | Issue No 476 C�������� T����

EDITORIAL COMMUNITY NOTICES Tourism: Major Pillar Tree Fire causes outage of the Local Economy in the Lime Tree Bay area

The two main industrial drivers of ments that will bene�it all residents of On Saturday, January 4th, 1,313 the Cayman Economy are Banking / this island paradise. customers from The Ritz-Carlton on Financial Services and Tourism. They “It has always been my dream to pub- the West Bay Road/Esterly Tibbetts may also be considered as the pillars lish regular Tourism related segments Highway to the Hydesville Substation of our �inancial well-being as they pro- in our newspaper,” says Ralph Lew- on Willie Farrington Drive in West Bay, vide support for the economic engine is, Owner. “On a weekly basis, we will experienced interruptions to their that feeds our existence. highlight the many Tourist Attractions electricity service in varying durations As we launch our 5 - Day per week and will also expound on the �inancial between 5:58 p.m. and 1:38 a.m. newspaper, Caymanian Times will importance of this viable industry. This interruption to service was highlight one of these two industrial There are lots of information that we caused by a tree �ire next to a util- giants, Tourism. wish to share to educate and empower ity pole in the Lime Tree Bay area. Keeping Tourism in the forefront our readers. Knowledge is power and The Cayman Islands Fire Service was highlights its importance and provides as a media  source, we will do our part immediately called to the scene to the opportunity for readers to com- to disseminate important informa- extinguish the blaze. Once the �ire ment, review and suggest improve- tion.” was extinguished, CUC’s line crews worked diligently throughout Satur- day evening and into the early Sunday morning hours to safely restore power to customers and repair the damaged  (Photo: Compliments Robert Baraud FB) equipment. Approximately 1,213 customers were restored between 7:00 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. with the �inal 100 customers lines. In cases where trees are within restored by 1:38 a.m. on Sunday, Janu- 10 feet of power lines, customers are ary 5th. advised to contact CUC’s Customer The cause of the �ire was due to the Service Team at 949-5200, via e-mail tree contacting the power lines. at [email protected] or visit the Compa- CUC reminds customers to refrain ny’s website at www.cuc-cayman.com from planting large trees in close prox- to arrange for trees to be trimmed as imity to power lines and that it is the they represent a signi�icant safety haz- customers’ responsibility to maintain ard.  trees on their property to ensure they CUC apologizes for the inconven- are at least 10 feet away from power ience this outage caused. UWC Cayman Islands opens 2020 applications

UWC Cayman Islands, the local na- tional committee of the global educa- COMMUNITY NOTICE tional movement, is seeking applicants for its 2020 selection process, which begins with a written application due Monday, February 10, 2020. Since 1962, the mission of the Unit- Garden Club hosts ed World Colleges has been to bring young people together from diverse Family Fun Day at backgrounds and use education as a  Some current and recent UWC Cayman force to unite people, nations and cul- scholars (L-R) Ayanna Davis-Eden tures for peace and a sustainable fu- (UWC Thailand), Fenna Madison (UWC ISAK Japan) Aleigha General (Li Po Botanic Park ture. Chun UWC), Mark Plowright (UWC This unique educational opportu- Adriatic), Haley Willkom (UWC Adriatic nity to complete secondary studies ’17), Julian Menko (UWC-USA ’18), Chanelle Scott (Li Po Chun UWC ’18) overseas is available to high-achieving and Tyleisha Galbraith (Pearson College The Garden Club of Grand Cayman Caymanian students who will be 16 or UWC ’15) at our 2019 UWC Cayman invites the public to its annual Family 17 years old on September 1, 2020 and Islands summer social 2020Fun Day held at the Queen Elizabeth II have a passion for the UWC mission Botanic Park on Sunday 26th January and values. Over 155 national com- from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. mittees and selection contacts operate This fundraising event is organ- around the world, selecting hundreds the UWC ideals of peace and justice ized annually by the Garden Club and of young people each year to attend and often go on to top universities in aims to encourage residents to visit one of 18 prestigious colleges across the United States, United Kingdom and and experience the Park’s offerings �ive continents. Canada, pursuing a variety of educa- while raising funds for and increasing 5 Caymanians are currently enrolled tional and career paths. awareness of the Children’s Garden across �ive different UWC colleges in Galbraith added: "UWC is a (currently under development). the USA, Italy, Japan, China, and Thai- life-changing opportunity that encour- The Fun Day hosts activities for the land. Of these colleges, Japan and ages students to expand their goals for whole family including craft making, Thailand are newer to the movement the future. Many applications are sub- games, live music and a magic show. and these are the �irst Caymanians mitted each year and we are always Raf�le tickets, food, drinks, treats and to attend each. In previous years, our moved by how motivated, creative and select plants will also be on sale. scholars have attended various others passionate these young Caymanians Admission is only $5.00 for adults in countries such as Canada, Wales, are." In relation to non-Caymanian while the fee for children 12 and under Swaziland (now eSwatini) and India. applicants, contact details for all na- is only $1.00. botanic-park.ky, TAB Marketing Coor- Commenting on this year's recruit- tional committees can be found online For information on the event, or to dinator, Mona Meade on marketing@  ment process, UWC Cayman Islands at www.uwc.org and students are en- plan your media visit contact Park tab.ky or Garden Club member Jill Student Coordinator, Tyleisha Gal- couraged to reach out to UWC Cayman Manager, John Lawrus on manager@ Wood on [email protected]. braith (Pearson College UWC '15) stat- Islands for assistance with alternative ed: "We have been in contact with sec- application procedures. ondary schools to offer presentations In order to ensure selection is based Yard Sale to students who meet the admission entirely on merit and that this oppor- criteria. We have had a lot of interest tunity is available to as many deserv- Saturday, January 11 and look forward to receiving applica- ing young people as possible, families 32 Faye St., in North Sound Estates. Newlands tions from quali�ied students." are expected to contribute according Founded in 1984, the local national to their means to the costs of a UWC 8 am to 11 am committee has selected over 70 Cay- education. Funding is awarded to suc- manian students to participate in the cessful students by the national com- Lots of gardening tools, hand tools, variety of fasteners two-year pre-university programme mittee to meet all �inancial need, con- (nuts, bolts, etc), interior & external doors, patio furniture, and supported them with scholarship sidering not only school fees but also funding, mentorship, and networking travel and other expenses. household items, clothing, household furniture, many other opportunities. UWC colleges offer the Scholarships are funded by dona- miscellaneous items. rigorous International Baccalaureate tions from local individuals, compa- Diploma, one of the most widely recog- nies, foundations and other organisa- nised and highly regarded secondary tions, including long-standing major quali�ications in the world. After grad- supporters Maples and Calder and the uation, scholars remain committed to Aall Foundation. The national com- Caymanian mittee also carries out fundraising activities. Caymanian For the applica- Times tion and more in- Issue # 476 formation students Publisher: Ralph Lewis can visit ky.uwc.org/ Company: Lewis Cayman Islands Ltd apply or contact the #19 Walkers Road (next to Tomlinson Furniture) national committee at Telephone: 345 916 2000 uwccaymanislands@ Email: [email protected], gmail.com. UWC Cay- man Islands is also or [email protected]  UWC Red Cross Nordic scholars on an excursion on Facebook at www. Website: www.caymaniantimes.ky facebook.com/UWC- CaymanIslands. ENVIRONMENT | LAW ENFORCEMENT C�������� T���� Friday, January 10, 2020 | Issue No 476 PAGE A3 Fishing Line Disposal

Entanglement in lost or discarded Line from the bins is collected by DoE �ishing line is one of the most severe staff and volunteers, cleaned, and sent threats to juvenile turtles in the Cayman overseas for recycling where it is made Islands and is also a danger to other into arti�icial �ish habitats and tackle wildlife. Fishing line is nearly invisible boxes. underwater and causes drowning and To launch the project the DoE held severe injuries when it tangles turtles, a competition inviting students from birds, and other animals. It takes more across the islands to complete post- than 600 years for line to degrade. ers depicting the dangers of lost and To address the threat of wildlife en- discarded �ishing line in the Marine tanglement, DoE has installed �ishing Environment. Designs from Delissa Sa- line collection bins at almost 40 sites rah Tatum (age 9, West End Primary across the three islands. With sponsor- School), Aiden Powery (age 9, homes- ship from Atlantis Submarines, poles chooled), and Jose Daniel Unruch (age donated by the Caribbean Utilities Com- 15, John Gray High School) were select- pany, and additional support from Cay- ed from among nearly 100 entries and man Turtle Farm, DoE has placed the made into signs for the recycling bins. bins at public docks, dive shops, and DoE asks �ishermen, divers, snorkel- �ishing supply stores. ers, and other members of the public The purpose of the bins is to prevent to assist by depositing line in the �ish- entanglement by removing �ishing line ing line recycling bins. Line which is from the marine environment and from wrapped around corals and sponges the shoreline. Collected line is recycled should be collected carefully in order because even if unwanted �ishing line is to avoid damaging the  marine environ- sent to the land�ill it can continue to en- ment: see our Guidelines for Fishing tangle birds and other animals. Line Cleanup below. DoE Requests Photos of Upcoming King Tides for Climate Science

King Tides, or unusually high tides are closest to the sun. Depending on the lo- ing local streets or expected for the shores of the Cayman cation of the sun and moon relative to groundwater back- Islands in Mid-January and Mid-Feb- the Earth at the time, tides may rise just ing up in storm ruary, Scientists at the National Oce- a few inches to a couple of feet above drains,” said Wendy anic and Atmospheric Administration normal, according to the Department of Williams, manager (NOAA) of�icials say. And, while the tides Environment (DoE). of DoE’s environ- are not normally considered cause for These tides are being documented mental manage- alarm, sea water could settle in low-ly- all over the world to help visualize and ment unit. “Unfor- ing areas. understand the impacts of sea level rise tunately, we don’t King Tides occur at a few speci�ic (like �looding and erosion) in the com- currently have any times during the year when the moon ing decades, and the Department of annual, reliable ob- is closest to the Earth, and the Earth is Environment (DoE) is appealing to res- servations of these idents of the Cayman occurrences. DoE Islands to help with the staff members will documentation of local document the high tide incidents they “Having better annual records of these EDITORIAL | COMMUNITY NOTICES occurrences. Documen- are aware of, but more eyes watching high tide events can help us to under- tation could include are always helpful.” stand what a future sea level rise might PAGE 2 photographs of familiar These tides are especially important look like, and thus aid in making prepa- Wednesday, October 18, 2017 | Issue No 132 landmarks like jetties, to documentCaymanian in the winter when Times storm rations for such an event,” said Minis- roads, seawalls, shore- surge and high winds and waves are ter of Environment, the Hon. Dwayne lines, and beach infra- more frequent, creating even higher wa- Seymour. “I would encourage Cayman structure. Those land- ter levels. Through the King Tides infor- residents to participate and help us to NoticEs marks can help show mation and photo initiative, residents document these events so we can learn Editorial how high the water is. can contribute to the study of sea level from them.” “In recent years we rise and the changing climate. Over time Anyone with photos of or information Customs Registrationare aware of of Importersincreasing as the project continues,begins photos taken at about King Tide events may send the To help importers start using a system for entry declaration,instances the Department of seawater will the same locations year after year will information  to the DoE email address, start registering importers starting Monday, 16 October 2017.from King Tides wash- help to show changing sea levels and [email protected] or call DoE to report it at The registration is required by the implementation of aing new into online some electronic low-ly- other impacts. 949-8469. system for entry declaration. Effective 1 November 2017, the CaymanPOLICE Islands NEWS Customs Department will implement the new system. This will require importers to complete and submit entries electronically to Customs using the new gateway portal COLS (Customs Online System). Importers will be able to access the portal throughTeenager the website www.customs.gov.ky. Absconds, RCIPS Serious Collision Tips of the Week For individuals who have not yet received training in the use of the system, Customs will provide in-house training. Motivational Tip However,Requests before they can use COLS, Public importers will have to Assistance be formally registered and recognised in as an importer by onCustoms. Bodden Town The Power of Music This will require each individual to come in and provide Customs with relevant information including a government-issued Do not underestimate the power of music. Music can heal the sick, their businessLocating licence and/or companies Her registration including directorship. Road mend the broken heart, relieve stress identification,As a result, Customs e.g., driver’s will begin licence the or registration passport. Additionally,process starting it will Monday, be necessary 16 October for through companies 27 October and businesses 2017, from to provide8:30am and even help you to live longer. Just ask some of our seniors who are still RobertsMotesha Drive Mothen, (locally age known 16 of as Bodden Airport Town,Road). absconded on Shortly after 7:00PM on Sunday, 5 January, of�icers playing music and dancing. They will to 4:00pm Monday to Friday. Registration will take place on the 1st floor of Customs Headquarters, located at #42 Owens agree that music has added value to Friday,However, 3 January, if they and miss has this not periodreturned to homebe registered, or been locatedCustoms will continue to register importers during normalresponded business to a report of a single vehicle collision on their life and also a few more years. since.hours. Although most importers were previously registered in the old system, it is necessary for all importers to be registeredBodden Town Road east of Lakeview Drive. A vehicle After a long stressful day, close your inShe the was new last system. seen on Once Friday registered afternoon, with shortly Customs, after 12:00PM,importers can then submit entries electronically and do businesshad been with travelling in the eastbound lane when it left eyes turn on your iPod or CD player atCustoms, a location without on Eastern having to Avenue. attend Shein person. was wearing a black the roadway and collided with a tree. and just enjoy the mellowing sounds sweatshirt and burgundy pants. She is about 5’4” tall, of medi- Emergency services attended the location and the umCayman build, with Islands long burgundy-colouredCustoms Management braids, thanks brown importers eyes and for their cooperation and understanding and looks forwardlone occupant to of the vehicle was transported by ambu- of music. 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Sheps, M.D. Website: www.caymaniantimes.ky Hairdresser Designer LOCAL NEWS PAGE A4 Friday, January 10, 2020 | Issue No 476 C�������� T���� A Labour of Love: Saving Cayman’s Blue Iguanas ... Continued story from page A1

fers working in the forest with the liz- ards he has come to love so much. In fact, he is credited with spending weeks at a time in the forests of Grand Cayman during the beginning of the por- gramme, during which time he logged the animals’ feeding and behavioral habits, which has been instrumental in their recovery from only 20 animals in the beginning of the recovery efforts, to over one thousand having been released into the wild since the inception of the project. “They love regular plants, especially from the western Caribbean and they love fruits such as bananas, mango and papaya. We often feed them fruit plat- ters and some like eating pecans,” he remarked. Mr. Esteban credits decades of work- ing with the Blue Iguanas for keeping him ‘young’ and at 75-years-old there’s still quite a lot of fuel left in his tank. He can often be seen clasping his hands together and rubbing them be- fore chanting, “My babies” upon see- ing one of the iguanas and still takes  Mr. Esteban leads a tour around the Blue Iguana Recovery facility  Guests enjoy Alberto’s monologue along their tour between 300 and 400 persons on the walking tour of the their facility at the National Trust’s Blue Iguana Recovery Programme facility in North Side each and we try to give them the best plants very territorial and can be quite aggres- back sometimes while giving his pres- month. to eat.” sive but Peter has taken a liking to his entation to visitors and guests. Working 6 days each week, Mr. Este- One of the park’s more popular Blue human suitors and is one of the few liz- The Blue Iguana is only found in ban explained a regular day on his shift: Iguanas is Peter, who loves to pose for ards that actually enjoys being hand-fed Grand Cayman. Due to the Island’s land “I get there very early to sure they are pictures with visitors and stole the show and showered with attention. mass being so remote  in relation to any ok and that they have water. Right diet is in the Prince Charles visited Grand Cay- Alberto loves to show him off to vis- other Caribbean Island, their gene pool very important. Our priority is their diet man recently. The lizards are usually itors and even puts the creature on his is extremely distinct. CIFS commends Australian colleagues

Cayman Island Fire Service (CIFS) rec- of duty to protect their communities ognises the challenges faced by our Aus- across Australia. tralian colleagues and commends those The sheer scale of devastation and loss who are working in extremely dif�icult of life is hard to comprehend. CIFS are conditions battling over 130 wild�ires. keen to send a strong message of sup- Exacerbated by 40C temperatures and port and best wishes to our Australian  strong winds, thousands of �ire �ighters colleagues, their families and friends and are working above and beyond the call those affected by these serious �ires.

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HISTORIC CLAYTON NIXON HOME MOVED TO NTCI MISSION HOUSE ... Continued story from page A1

“The structure is one of the only re- maining examples of an early home, nearly 150 years, not only as a reminder and was possibly built and owned by of the past but also as a testament to the a slave family. It is also a �ine example soundness of craftsmanship and inge- of traditional Caymanian construc- nuity of the Caymanian people. tion techniques with walls that include The relocation was carried out by wattle and daub as well as limestone,” Miguel Brown of Green Iguana Con- explained Minister for Culture, Hon. struction Company and involved the Dwayne Seymour. house being forti�ied with plywood He also praised the efforts to relocate prior to hoisting it onto a low boy to be the historic home, which was in danger transported. of being demolished due to the upcom- Caribbean Utilities Company (CUC) ing development of Citrus Grove II. and the Royal Cayman Islands Police A press release from the Ministry of (RCIPS) were also crucial in the journey Culture stated: being made possible; clearing lines and “Because of the home’s important low hanging trees and ensuring the �low heritage, the Ministry put together a of traf�ic. group of stakeholders that met through- Crowds of onlookers marveled and out the last half of 2018. In addition it gathered to watch the historical build- conducted research to verify the histor- ing passing through the Districts to its ical value of the property, developed a �inal resting place. medium-term plan for the relocation, and �inally sought and obtained approval from Cabinet. be developing the next phase of Citrus the National Culture & Heritage Policy “The stakeholders’ Grove.” and Strategic Plan 2017-2026. group included: Min- Nancy Barnard expressed pleasure “The Cayman Islands has developed istry of Culture repre- that the relocation had successfully tak- so quickly over the past several decades sentative DCO Nancy en place. that we have lost some irreplaceable Barnard, Cayman Is- “Buildings like the Clayton Nixon historical structures and others are still lands National Muse- home offer an invaluable porthole into at risk today. Through the National Cul- um (CINM) Director Dr our past. The Ministry is committed to ture and Heritage Policy the Ministry Margaret (Peggy) Le- preserving all relics of historical im- hopes to ensure appropriate levels of shikar-Denton, Cayman portance for future generations. I am protection for these historic buildings National Cultural Foun- thrilled we have been able to carry out which are so important to preserving dation (CNCF) Man- the relocation successfully and offer my our Caymanian heritage”, Ms Pouchie aging Director Marcia sincere thanks to the numerous stake- added. Muttoo, NTCI Director holders who have collaborated with us Minister Seymour thanked develop- Nadia Hardie, NTCI to ensure the home is preserved.” ers NCB Group for their support and pa- Historic Programmes Noting that there is currently no leg- tience with the relocation. Manager Stuart Wilson, islation to protect Caymanian built her- “They had no hesitation in collaborat- NTCI Chairman Andrew itage, Acting Chief Of�icer Nellie Pouch- ing with this project. The built heritage Gibb, NTCI Historical ie said the Government is considering of the Cayman Islands contributes to Preservation Commit- whether this can be addressed under our understanding of ourselves and to tee members John Doak the National Development Plan and the our quality of life. We believe it is one of and Cathy Frazier, NTCI National Culture and Heritage Policy. our country’s most important cultural Volunteer Sue Gibb, In the interim however, ad hoc ap- assets” said the Hon Minister. and NCB Group proper- provals such as this will be supported A step-well of historical value is also ty company represent- by the Ministry, as they are in line with located on the Goring  Avenue property, atives Alan Wight and Policy Direction 5; Ensuring the place of which the group hopes the developers Ally McRae who will Culture and Heritage in Development of will preserve on site. LOCAL NEWS | BUSINESS PAGE A6 Friday, January 10, 2020 | Issue No 476 C�������� T���� Green Iguana cull to continue in 2020

The Cayman Islands Green Iguana Cull tracts with the cull management com- Project will continue in 2020 and all pany. These include: the ability to cor- participating cullers will be required to rectly identify Green Iguanas and Blue renew their cull registrations in January. Iguanas, agreeing never to trespass on Registration renewals will begin on private property and to treat animals 6 January, 2020 at the George Town humanely. Cull companies must also Land�ill counting station and continue agree to manage team members and/or until the end of January. Participants are acquire Green Iguanas in a responsible asked to bring proof of Caymanian sta- manner, consistent with local laws and tus and a valid Government-issued pho- regulations. to ID, as well as a valid �irearms licence “The Green Iguana cullers did a fan- (if they are using an air ri�le). Firearms tastic job in 2018/19, eliminating more licensing renewals or permits must be than 1.1 million of these invasive crea- obtained from the Royal Cayman Islands tures, but there is still more work to Police Service. do,” said Environment Minister, the Hon. "Any Green Iguanas brought in after Dwayne Seymour. “Cabinet has agreed 31 January, 2020 by cullers with expired to fund this project going into 2020 to registration cards would not be accept- ensure we don’t let the situation get out ed,” said Karl Noble, director of Cornwall of hand again.” Consulting Ltd., the company that man- For more information about culler ages the cull for the Department of En- registration please contact Cornwall vironment. Consulting via phone on 949-1544 or Registered cullers must be at least 18 769-8888, or on email info@cornwall. years old and possess either Caymani- ky. If you want to know more about the an status or a valid trade and business cull project, please  contact the Depart- licence. All registered cullers must also ment of Environment at [email protected] or agree to terms set out in their con- call 949-8469. Winner of Gimistory Fish Fry Competition Announced

Georgette Rankine from East End has been crowned champion of the Gimistory Fish Fry Competition. The con- test was part of the 2019 Gimistory International Storytell- ing Festival, presented by Cayman National Cultural Foun- dation (CNCF), which took place from 29 November until 7 December 2019 at beaches and parks on all three islands. Each venue featured a local representative who showcased traditional preparation of �ish and fritters. Vendors with experience serving high volumes of cus- tomers ef�iciently and with proven experience in prepar- ing and serving traditional Caymanian fried �ish and frit- ters were invited to submit applications to be a part of the Gimistory event. Participants were judged on the overall taste and texture of their dish, as well as their use of the caboose. EDITORIAL | COMMUNITY“The �ish fryNOTICES plays an important role in contributing to the full cultural experience that is Gimistory. Attendees had PAGE 2 Wednesday, Octobertheir ears 18, tickled 2017 by the| Issuemusings Noof the 132 �irst-class storytell- Caymanian Times ers and their bellies �illed with a delicious, local culinary de- light. It was a celebration of everything that is traditionally Cayman and a perfect way to usher in the Christmas holiday season,”otic said CNCF ManagingEs Director Marcia Muttoo. Editorial NFor her top-notch �ish and fritter frying efforts, Ms. Rank- ine received an engraved plate as well as a complimentary booth atCustoms the 2020 Red Sky at Night Registration Multicultural Arts Festi- of Importers begins val which takes place on 29 February.  ForTo help more importers information start using about a CNCFsystem programmesfor entry declaration, and the Department will eventsstart registering call 949.5477 importers or email starting [email protected]. Monday, 16 October 2017. The registration is required by the implementation of a new online electronic system for entry declaration. Effective 1 November 2017, the Cayman Islands CustomsPool Department will Patrol’simplement the new system. This will requireStunning importers Installation to complete and submit entries electronically to Customs using the new gateway portal COLS (Customs Online System). Importers will be able to access the portal through the website www.customs.gov.ky. Tips of the Week ForWins individuals who have not yetInternational received training in the use of the system, Customs will provide Design in-house training. Award Motivational Tip However, before they can use COLS, importers will have to be formally registered and recognised as an importer by Customs. The Power of Music This will require each individual to come in and provide Customs with relevant information including a government-issued Do not underestimate the power Renovation Supervisor for Pool Patrol. of music. Music can heal the sick, their business licence and/or companies registration“We just made including it all come directorship. together, and mend the broken heart, relieve stress identification,As a result, Customs e.g., driver’s will begin licence the or registration passport.it looks Additionally,process great!” starting it will Monday, be necessary 16 October for through companies 27 October and businesses 2017, from to provide8:30am and even help you to live longer. Just Firms across the United States and around the world submit hundreds of ask some of our seniors who are still Roberts Drive (locally known as Airport Road). playing music and dancing. They will to 4:00pm Monday to Friday. Registrationentries will take to place the competitionon the 1st floor each of year.Customs Headquarters, located at #42 Owens agree that music has added value to However, if they miss this period to be Theregistered, PHTA InternationalCustoms will Awardscontinue of to Ex- register importers during normal business their life and also a few more years. hours. Although most importers were previouslycellence registered program in then the old recognizes system, it theis necessary for all importers to be registered After a long stressful day, close your in the new system. Once registered with mostCustoms, beautiful importers and creative can then installations submit entries electronically and do business with eyes turn on your iPod or CD player Customs, without having to attend in person.of pools, spas, hot tubs and water fea- and just enjoy the mellowing sounds Cayman Islands Customs Management thankstures. importers for their cooperation and understanding and looks forward to of music. 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Sheps, M.D. Website: www.caymaniantimes.ky Hairdresser Designer ALL ABOUT EDUCATION | SPOTLIGHT ON TOURISM C�������� T���� Friday, January 10, 2020 | Issue No 476 PAGE A7 Renewing the focus On Education in 2020: The Teacher as the Central Force

A speech given recently by Mrs. Feli- successes. This is the responsibility that inequalities. This truth is very evident cia Robinson, Coordinator of the Social you undertake when you sign on to give throughout our Caribbean societies. It Work Programme at UCCI, to the vol- and invest in the education of others. is because of educational achievements unteer teachers of the CXC Education I see education is an extraordinary that many of us here have experienced Volunteer Programme, places in sharp gift that brings limitless possibilities for improvements in our family and person- focus the importance of teachers, at personal and professional success. As a al economic circumstances. Without any whatever level, and the crucial nature of three times graduate of the University doubt, our education has impacted the the educational enterprise. of the West Indies and graduate from quality and de�inition our social status As we begin the New Year and turn two other Universities in the United and our family life. the spotlight more on education, those Kingdom, I am very much aware of the Education also has the potential to who teach must be constantly reminded power and value of an education. Edu- bring changes into our employment that what they do is priceless and the cation helps us to advance but educa- settings and to engineer the transfor- better they do it, even more so. tion also humbles us. It is true that the mation of the moral, socio-cultural, What follows is taken verbatim from more we learn, the more we recognize political and economic aspects of our this excellent speech. that there is so much more that we do communities. When we participate in In the capacity as educators you are not know. the creating of a more highly educated enriching not just the individual but also Let us be grateful for the privilege of population, we do so with the hope that indirectly touching and reshaping your access to a quality education. When I our investment will contribute to the community. Through education, you are pause and re�lect upon the breadth of formation of a community of thinkers, empowering and propelling students opportunities that are available to edu- dynamic, knowledgeable and ethical into new heights. Your work with the cated individuals, I conclude gracefully leaders. As educators is a moral impera-  Dr. Livingston Smith is a Professor at students enables them to create a new that we all have a moral imperative to tive for us to be involved in the teaching the University College of the Cayman narrative; to vision and reach forward teach and bring others along with us and championing of transparency, hon- Islands. He is also Director of the CXC Education Volunteer programme into new possibilities. It creates room into the knowledge world. The truth is, esty and accountability in public life and for them to sit at tables where a seat is the exact outcomes of what our students in in�luencing the de�inition and adop- guaranteed based on academic or pro- will become are often unknown to us at tion of good governance models in our fessional achievement only. Education the beginning of their education jour- societies. opens doors for them to imagine, to tell ney. This uncertainty of outcome should Education is not a passive engage- aging careful thought, respectful debate and rewrite their story, to set goals for never be a discouraging factor. It is be- ment. Arguably, education has always and exchange of ideas we instill in our new successes, to meet social expec- cause of our education that we can be- had at its core a reforming agenda. students an appreciation of not simply tations, to practice reasoning skills, to lieve and hope that many others will be As educators we are involved in what rights but also their responsibilities. As think logically, listen carefully and ex- socially transformed. could be described as a political process educators, we are also involved in de- pand their participation in society. All Today, education is still counted as a of teaching, in�luencing and changing veloping informed advocates who will of this is what your giving facilitates. It powerful vehicle for social justice. How- minds. As educators, we facilitate access challenge and seek to correct social in- helps the student to step into pathways ever, I caution that education alone will to knowledge and information. We pro- justice. that will lead towards improved social not put all wrongs right. While it will mote a voice when encourage individu- I would like to suggest these are status and life circumstances. not substitute for integrity or charac- als to speak up (opinion) and to engage some of reasons why we choose to en- The aim of an educator is not to clone ter, education can position the individ- in debating matters important to them. gage in the transfer of knowledge and or reproduce him or herself. Rather, it ual into the space where he or she can As teachers, we can shape the context in supporting the education of others. is to challenge and inspire the student contribute to the process of redress, of the social, political and economic dis- As educators we are simply opening a to become their best. The mentoring redirect trajectories and make changes. course. We can in�luence the voice, tone, pathway for persons  to enter and expe- and teaching of students is intended to Someone has aptly described education the volume and tenacity with which the rience knowledge, greater freedom, and support their individual and collective as the great leveler of social class and community speak on issues. By encour- self-actualization. Growing Restaurant Revenues: Revenue Management Series. Part 1 Grow your restaurant's revenue with powerful restaurant revenue management strategies

Perhaps, your restaurant is thriv- Read on to learn more about growing ment strategies that will help to grow ing, but you're always seeking a few your restaurant’s revenue in our three- even theWhat busiest is restaurant’s Restaurant revenues. new strategies to further boost sales. part restaurant revenue management Revenue Management? Or maybe your restaurant isn't making strategy series. enough revenue and you need a solution We’ll begin with the initial concept it- to avoid having to close your doors. Re- self: What is Restaurant Revenue Man- Sheryl E. Kimes, professor of opera- gardless, the solution to both possibili- agement? And, in part 2 and part 3 of the tions management at Cornell Univer- ties remains the same: Better restaurant series, we will take a deeper dive into 3 sity’s School of Hotel Administration revenue management. powerful restaurant revenue manage- (Ithaca, NY), de�ines restaurant revenue management as “selling the right seat to the right cus- tomer at the right price and for the right dura¬tion." Sounds easy enough, doesn’t it? Well, with ac- curate data obtained from your point of sale system (POS), a quick formula cal- culation, and strategy or  Brooke Meyer is the managing partner of way-forward based on the Caymera International �indings – it can be. Revenue management is not a new concept. It’s com- monly used in the airline Revenue management rests on a meas- and hotel industry and it's ure of the time involved in the guest-ser- now becoming more com- vice cycle. This time-based measure of mon in the restaurant in- restaurant operation is called revenue dustry because restaurants per available seat-hour (RevPASH). This embody many of the same is a key component of the process. The business characteristics calculation is total revenue for a given of airlines and hotels that period (e.g., meal period, day part, or made revenue management day) divided by the product of the num- so successful. ber of available seats and the length of These characteristics in- the period in question. Restaurant own- clude perishable products, ers and managers must understand their �luctuating demand, high operation's RevPASH patterns to devel- �ixed costs, �ixed capaci- op strategies for augmenting revenue, ties, and low variable costs. whether those strategies involve shifting There is, however one nota- customer demand to shoulder periods ble difference: The service or tightening the service cycle. capacity isn't �ixed. Restaurant revenue management can Sure, you may have a cer- be challenging. But can also be very ben- tain number of seats, but e�icial if the right strategies to manage service duration is variable. restaurant capacity, manage table turn- For example, some guests over, and engineer a menu for pro�itabil- spend two hours eating ity are implemented. while others spend three. Caymera International is offering a That's in stark contrast to course in Restaurant Revenue Manage- hotels and have �ixed check- ment. In this course, we will guide you in and checkout time or through the restaurant revenue man- even airlines where custom- agement process, providing real-world ers board and disembark at examples, strategies, and techniques the same time. that will help you apply these tools to Furthermore, space is lim- your own restaurant. For more infor- ited, which places some con- mation, please contact info@caymera- straints on service capacity, group.com.Brooke Meyer is the managing partner but unlike airlines or hotels, of Caymera International, a Caymani- you're able to make changes an-owned hospitality and tourism con- to accommodate increases sulting and advisory �irm. Visit Caymera in demand. For example, at www.caymeragroup.com or email you can adjust your table [email protected] for more infor- layout or give diners access mation.  to another section of your restaurant like your patio. COMMUNITY CALENDER | HEALTHY LIVING PAGE A8 Friday, January 10, 2020 | Issue No 476 C�������� T����

Cantata “Hallelujah, Jesus Traditional Craft Class: is Born!” DIY Art Workshop with 12 January – prestigious celebrations of food Kara Julian COMMUNITY EVENTS and wine in the world. Guests at January 25 - Traveling Art Exhibit: All are invited to John this exclusive, interactive festival Ward Scott Photography Gray Memorial Church, West Bay enjoy dynamic cooking demon- The National Trust 11 January - Beach!) with the 800m race start- for their cantata which begins at strations, exclusive tastings and will be hosting a Traditional ing at 4pm, followed by the 12&U 6:30pm on Sunday 12 January. Call dining events, exciting local tours Craft Class to be conducted by The Brac Herit- 400m. Registration is at Gover- 949 Free– 1378 HIV for more Screenings information. and unique epicurean experienc- Kara Julian. This will take place age Autumn Festival Cayman Air nor’s Beach from 3pm to 3:45pm 14 January – es. For more information, visit at The Mission House, 63 Gun presents a Traveling Art Exhibit: with cut-off time 40 minutes from www.caymancookout.com.Faith Hospital Diabetes Square Road, Bodden Town from Ward Scott Photography, opening Race Start. The course is a loop Free, con�idential Health Fair 10:00am to 12:30pm. The cost is on January 11th at 11am. The ex- one starting and �inishing at Gov- HIV screenings sponsored by the 18 January - CI$35 per person. Contact 749- hibit runs through January 31st. ernors Beach. Entry fees are as Public Health Department are 1121 or [email protected]. Email bracautumnfestival@gmail. follows: available this Tuesday and every There will be eye ky forStride more Against information. Cancer comJunior for more Squash information. Program • 800m CIASA Members: CI$10 Tuesday at the Cayman Islands screening, dental screening along 26 January - 11 January – for children and CI$15 for adults Red Cross on Huldah Avenue, with Music, Food, Exhibits, Arts & • 800m Non-Members: CI$15 for George Town from 10am to 2pm. Careers from 9:30am – 2:30pm on The Nationwide Get your kids moving children and CI$20 for adults Call 949-6785 for more informa- the Faith Hospital Grounds. Contact Stride Against Cancer, a fundrais- for the year by registering them for • 400m $10 tion. Community Chess 244-7635BIG for Little more information.Beach ing event to bene�it the Cayman Junior squash at the South Sound For registration and more infor- 14 January – Volleyball Tournament Islands is Sunday January 26th Squash Club. Registration is now mation,One Doggo to Jogcaymanactiv.com. 5K Charity 18 January - starting at Seven Mile Beach and open and the program continues Fun Walk/Run Thinking about Saturday 25th for the Little Cay- until 4 April. Classes are on Sat- 12 January – learning to play chess or upping The CI Volleyball man Stride. CI$25 early bird regis- urdays at 7pm. Go to caymanactiv. your game? Then, join the Cay- Federation’s BIG little tournament tration until midnight on January comCUC for 400 more & information.800M Sea Swim Support the “One man Chess Club at the West Indies is back by popular demand! Youth 11th. after which the cost is CI$30. 11 January – Dog at a Time” fundraising event Wine Company, Camana Bay on players ages 10-18 are welcome to No registration on the day of the on Sunday 12 January at Safehav- Tuesdays from 5 – 8pm for a com- participate on Saturday, January event. Race packets (t-shirts) can CUC’s annual Sea en beginning at 7am. Registration plimentary chess class and open 18th at 1pm at Public Beach. This be collected from the Cayman Is- Swim is here! The Cayman Islands is CI$25 and can be done on cay- challenges weekly. Anyone can one day tournament will be a king lands Cancer Society of�ices from Aquatic Sports Association (CIA- manactiv.com. Bring your own learn, play and enjoy chess; even and queen of the court edition, January 20th. Start time is 6 :00am SA) and CUC presents the 31st An- water bottle to limit trash and be complete beginners. Call 640 – so each youth player will have for the 13.1 mile half marathon nual CUC Open Water Sea Swims. environmentally friendly. Dogs 4000Special for more Lecture: information. Bendel a chance to play one game with timed race. It’s a 6:30am start for The main event is the 800m, open must be leashed at all times. Own- Hydes-A Retrospective each adult player. The registration the 6.5 mile quarter marathon to everyone. This is followed by a ers, please use a yellow ribbon 15 January - fee is $10 per youth player. BIGS walk / run. Check https://www. 400m distance for swimmers age to show if your dog needs extra are adults 18 and over. For more cics.ky forHeroes more information. Day 12 and under The race begins at space. For more information, visit Join exhibition chief information feel free to contact 27 January - SMB Governors Beach (not Public www.odaat.ky curator Natalie Urquart and cu- Cindy Joe at [email protected] or visit rator William Helfrecht as they http://civf.ky/events/.Employment & The National Heroes Day showcase Bendel Hydes’ remarka- Labour Law - Part 1: is a public holiday celebrated in ble 45 year artistic journey start- Understanding the Basics the Cayman Islands on the fourth ing with his self-taught �igurative 21 January – Monday in January. Awards are drawings and concluding with presented to persons who have the remarkable ‘luminescent’ ab- The Chamber of Com- made a signi�icant impact to the stractions of the last decade. Re- merce is offering a comprehensive CaymanHatitude: Islands. Tea by the Sea freshments will be served. For ad- course at 107 Governors Square, 1 February – ditional details or to RSVP, please West Bay from 9am to 1pm. This email education@nationalgallery. half day course will provide an in- The National Trust org.kyCayman or call (345) Cookout 945 8111. depth overview of the major com- of the Cayman Islands is having its 16 – 19 January - ponents of the Labour Law and annual Hatitude event on Saturday will cover the employment con- 1 February at the Grand Old House Cayman Cook- tract, types of leave, hours of work, from 2 – 4:30pm. Cost is CI$75.00 out is hosted by chef Eric Ripert in severance pay and termination. 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MOMENTS OF LAW SCHOOL MAKES INSPIRATION SENSE OF BREXIT

In a special lecture given by Laura Panades, students at the Truman Bodden Law School got to grips with the causes and consequences of “Brexit”. Brexit is a word used to describe “Britain’s Exit” from the European Union, a unique political and economic international organisation. The European Union exists to promote free and fair DON’T BE trade across 28 different European countries and does special trade deals as a group with the rest of the world. AFRAID Luke In a referendum held in June 2016, the UK voted to leave the European Union by 52% compared to the  Laura Panades teaches law class 48% that voted to remain in the European Union. The 2: 42-52 two-year notice period was extended to 31 January Laura Panades, LLM Course Leader, said: 2020. Panades’ lecture raised concerns about the uncer- tain impact Brexit will have on the Cayman Islands. ‘As the module leader for European Union law, stu- Nearly every time an angel appears in the Bi- She anticipated a generally negative effect on Cayman dents often ask how the subject affects them in the ble the announcement commences, “DON’T BE because of changing rules regarding �inancial aid, ac- Cayman Islands. This lecture was a great opportunity AFRAID!” When the supernatural makes contact cess to the EU’s �inancial markets and international to answer that question.’ with planet earth, it usually leaves human ob- trade. ‘I look forward to exploring the topic further in fu- servers �lat on their faces in fear. But Luke tells Panades also explained how Brexit would affect local ture special lectures.’ of God making an appearance in a form that does students who study EU law as a core �inal-year module not frighten. in the Law School’s law degree programme. FURTHER PRESS INFORMATION AVAILABLE FROM On earth Jesus is both God and man. He can The special Brexit lecture welcomed all TBLS stu- Laura Panades  work miracles, forgive sinners, conquer death, dents studying any of the three degrees the Law School [email protected] and predict the future. But for Jews accustomed offers: the undergraduate law degree, the Professional Phone number 945 00 77 (ext. 229) to images of God as a bright cloud or pillar of Practice Course and the International Finance post- Churchill’s Funeral Home fire, Jesus also causes much consternation, and graduate degree. confusion. How can a baby born in an old man- Students took part in engaging activities, recreating ger be the Messiah? Why does God take on hu- the 2016 referendum debate and discussing the re- We have been asked to announce the passing of man form? It will be the first time humans will sultsMitchell of the Davies,12 December Law School General Director, Election. said: Ms. Carolyn Smith, actually hold a conversation with God and be- who passed away on Friday, December 27, 2019. hold God Himself. Awesome! Details of a Thanksgiving Service will be Jesus can talk to anyone - His parents, a rabbi, ‘The high participation we saw from students at- announced at a later date. a poor widow, without first having to announce, tending this lecture shows how important it is for our “Don’t be afraid!” In Jesus, God not only draws students to keep on top of developing legal events.’ near but HE IS IMMANUE - GOD WITH US. Hal- ‘Staff initiatives like this lecture are strongly encour- Condolences can be registered at churchillsfuneralhome.com lelujah!!!!! aged as a sign of our commitment to providing quality legal education in the Cayman Islands.’ Churchill’s Funeral Home Churchill’s Funeral Home

We have been asked to announce the passing of We have been asked to announce the passing of Mr. Paul Darwin Ebanks Jnr., who passed away Mr. Oleg Nikolqevich Kostenko, on Wednesday, January 01, 2020. who passed away on Friday, December 06, 2019. A Thanksgiving Service will be held at the Mr. Kostenko will be repatriated to Russia. Craddock Ebanks Civic Center in North Side on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. Viewing: 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Interment at: North Side Cemetery Condolences can be registered at churchillsfuneralhome.com Condolences can be registered at churchillsfuneralhome.com

Churchill’s Funeral Home Churchill’s Funeral Home We have been asked to announce the passing of We have been asked to announce the passing of Churchill’s Funeral Home Mr. Lascelles Gilmore Johnson, who passed away on Mr. Vincent Wedderburn, who passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2019. A Thanksgiving Service will be held at New Testament Church of God, Saturday, December 28, 2019. We have been asked to announce the passing of 26 Bronze Road, George Town, Grand Cayman A Thanksgiving Service will be held at Ms. Nicola Dell Walton, who passed away on on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. All Nations United Pentecostal Church, Wednesday, December 18, 2019. Viewing: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. 23 A Woodlake Dr, George Town on A Thanksgiving Service will be held at In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Diabetes Saturday, January 11, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. Association of the Cayman Islands. PO BOX 11756, Aston Rutty Civic Center, Cayman Brac on Viewing: 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 11, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. KY1009 or accounts at Butterfield Bank. Interment at: Prospect Cemetery Checking KYD #02101030258 - Savings USD #01201030258 Viewing: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Condolences can be registered at churchillsfuneralhome.com Condolences can be registered at churchillsfuneralhome.com Interment at: Watering Cemetery

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Annabel Dawson The Family of the Late Debbie Ann Thompson Passed away aged 45 at Health City, regret to announce her passing on Churchill’s Funeral Home Cayman Islands on 21 December Wednesday, 25 December 2019. 2019, after a long illness. We have been asked to announce the passing of Mr. Brandon Joseph Thompson, She is the dearly loved wife of Sam who passed away on Monday, December 30, 2019. and mother of Zara and Charlie. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. A Thanksgiving Service will be held at Beloved daughter of Dennis and Saturday, 11 January 2020 at Church of First Baptist Church, Crewe Road, George Town on Faye, sister of Louise, and God (Universal), Walkers Rd. Sunday, January 12, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. granddaughter of Nola. Interment will follow in Dixie Cemetery. Viewing: Closed Casket Interment at: Prospect Cemetery A memorial gathering will be held at In lieu of flowers, the family would 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, 11 January appreciate donations to the 2020, at Pedro St James. Cayman Heart Fund. Condolences can be registered at churchillsfuneralhome.com

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We have been asked to announce the passing of Mr. Robinson Rankin, who passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2019. A Thanksgiving Service will be held at Aston Rutty Civic Center, North Side on The Family of the Late The Family of the Late Sunday, January 12, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. George “Lulu” Ebanks Lady Rita Johnson Viewing: 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. regret to announce his passing on regret to announce her passing on Interment at: Prospect Cemetery Monday, 30 December 2019. Sunday, 29 December 2019. Condolences can be registered at churchillsfuneralhome.com

A funeral service will be held at A Service of Thanksgiving will be at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, 11 January 2:30 p.m. Saturday 11 January, 2020 Churchill’s 2020 at Wesleyan Holiness Church, at Elmslie Memorial United Church. Funeral Home viewing will be from 2:00 p.m. one We have been asked to announce the passing of hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers please make Mr. Ralph Oswald Delapenha, donations to Jasmine who passed away on Friday, December 27, 2019. A Thanksgiving Service will be held at Interment will follow in (formally Cayman HospiceCare) John Gray Memorial United Church, est Bay Cemetery. Church Street, West Bay, Grand Cayman on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. Viewing: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Interment at: Boatswain Bay Cemetery In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Cayman Islands Cancer Society. Condolences can be registered at churchillsfuneralhome.com CRUISE SHIP SCHEDULE PAGE A10 Friday, January 10, 2020 | Issue No 476 C�������� T����

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CICC.ky 949 0366 [email protected] CCENTRErisis CAYMAN ISLANDS INTERNATIONAL SPORTS C�������� T���� Friday, January 10, 2020 | Issue No 476 PAGE B1 McGregor returns to face a cowboy

Conor McGregor makes his for and promoting that crossover mon- long-awaited return next week to the ey-spinning �ight removed him from the UFC after a hiatus of over a year. McGre- UFC equation for an entire year, with gor was mixed martial arts’ most bank- Forbes stating McGregor made around able �ighter a few years ago, but a huge $100million – why would he be in a money boxing match with Floyd “Mon- rush to get back in the octagon? Or �ight ey” Mayweather distracted him. again, for that matter? McGregor takes on Donald “Cowboy” Much of 2018 was spent by fans won- Cerrone, in a highly-anticipated clash at dering if McGregor would ever be seen UFC 246 in Las Vegas on Jan. 18. McGre- in the cage again. Had his hunger gone gor seems faded yet he is still immense- now his wealth exceeded what very few ly marketable. sportsmen ever get near, but the rise His box of�ice numbers prove so. of an unbeaten Russian offered him a McGregor’s last �ive �ights are the high- chance to shine on the big stage again. In est grossing events in UFC history – with April 2018, the Irishman and a group of his bout against Khabib Nurmagomedov allies tried to attack Nurmagomedov on a pulling in a record 2.4 million pay-per- bus at the UFC 223 media day. Bad blood view buys. began to boil. Nurmagomedov stopped The 31-year-old Irishman is the �irst him in four rounds in October that year. man to hold two UFC belts at the same McGregor was obviously not at his best  Conor McGregor is the UFC’s most bankable fighter time when he took Eddie Alverez’s light- after two years out of the octagon against weight title in 2016, while reigning as a formidable champ. A rematch is always the UFC featherweight champion – a being mooted but McGregor must prove strap he took from Jose Aldo in just 13 himself �irst. Against Cerrone he could with 23 and believes his superior MMA “This is my 51st MMA �ight coming seconds a year earlier. Aldo had been go a long way to doing that. pedigree can add another win to his re- out of that tunnel. Literally, I’ve done it champion for more than �ive years. But Cerrone is out to spoil the party - cord. His professional record is 36-13 more than anybody.” However, McGregor is not an active and he reckons he will cause an upset, but many of those losses were against Much has been made of McGregor's �ighter. In the past �ive years he’s had especially as the contest is set at welter- high calibre �ighters. plans after �ighting Cerrone, with a re- seven bouts and six of those were com- weight, 170lbs, way above McGregor’s “Do I feel like a better mixed martial match against Nurmagomedov on his pleted by the end of 2016. He has only usual �ighting weight. Cerrone, 36, is artist? Absolutely,” Cerrone said. “I feel radar, as well as match-ups against Jus- lost four times in 25 �ights. naturally the bigger man. Whilst he has like I’ve been in the trenches. I’ve been tin Gaethje and Jorge Masvidal. Since the Mayweather �ight in August never held a major UFC title, he holds in the big �ights. I’ve walked this path UFC chief Dana White admitted this 2017, things have changed. Training the record for most wins in UFC history many, many times. week he felt people had been disre- specting Cerrone by writing him off. “We’re getting through this one first, we’re getting through the Cowboy fight,” White said. “And the level of disrespect shown to Cowboy through this whole thing? Apparently, people forgot that Cowboy’s lost two in a row before and come back and gone on un- believable runs. Let’s not count Cow- boy out.” There are plenty of other quality �ights on this bill: Holly Holm vs Raquel Pennington (women's bantamweight), Aleksei Oleinik vs Maurice Greene (heavyweight), Claudia Gadelha vs Al-  Donald “Cowboy” Cerrone promises an upset  Holly Holm is on the UFC 246 bill exa Grasso (women's strawweight), Anthony Pettis vs Carlos Diego Ferreira (lightweight). Windies test Metcalf proves being no-ball technology receiver is not misplaced When DK Metcalf ran a 4.33 second 40-yard dash at West Indies are play- the 2019 scouting combine ing Ireland in a limited as well as other impressive overs series this week stats, he seemed destined to and front foot no-ball be a defensive tackle, mainly technology is being because he is 6ft 3ins tall. But trialled. West Indies Metcalf was drafted as a wide bowlers like Sheldon receiver by the Seattle Sea- Cottrell will be under hawks and their faith in him scrutiny for front foot in that position was fully paid no-balls. throughout the regular season The third umpire is and even more so in beating of  DK Metcalf has been sensational for the Seahawks making no-ball calls the Philadelphia Eagles in the as was the case dur- play-offs. ing West Indies' recent In the regular season, Met- limited-overs tour of calf caught 58 passes on 100 targets for supposedly couldn’t do anything but run India. The third umpire 900 yards and seven touchdowns, and in a straight line. Not that Metcalf run- communicates no-ball that was just a warmup for what hap- ning in a straight line is a bad thing, as calls to the on-�ield um-  Sheldon Cottrell must be even more careful over no-balls pened in Seattle’s 17-9 wild-card win he showed on his 53-yard touchdown pires. over the Eagles. There, Metcalf, 22, set pass in the third quarter. And his 36- Tuesday's one-day an NFL record for a rookie receiver in his yard catch to ice the game with 1:47 left game at the Kensington �irst playoff game, catching seven pass- wasn’t too shabby, either. Oval, Barbados, was the �irst of a six- The International Cricket Council es on nine targets for 160 yards and a On Saturday, the San Francisco 49ers match series between the sides which trialled no-ball technology for the �irst touchdown. Had Russell Wilson not been face the Minnesota Vikings and the oth- the Windies won by �ive wickets. time during a one-day series between hit on a couple of errant throws, Metcalf’s er matches on Sunday are Green Bay The on-�ield umpires are not calling England and Pakistan in 2016. day could have been even bigger. Packers against the Seahawks, Balti- front foot no-balls unless instructed by England's  current Test series in Not only that, but Metcalf set a fran- more Ravens face  the Tennessee Titans the third umpire but remain responsi- South Africa has been blighted by no- chise record for the most receiving yards and the Kansas City Chiefs take on the ble for other on-�ield decisions. ball issues. in a playoff game. Not bad for a guy who Houston Texans. Giannis feels he is the new king

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s rise to the When the Bucks drafted Antetokoun- top couldn’t have been more different mpo with the No. 15 overall pick in the from LeBron James’s based on how each 2013 NBA Draft, so little was known was heralded into the league. One of the about the international man of mystery greatest testaments to LeBron’s career that draft reaction around the media is the fact he was labelled the ‘Chosen landscape had two different spellings One’ while he was in high school, and of his name. Then 6ft 9ins after grow- somehow, he graduated to not only ing three inches in the year leading up meet those lofty expectations, but ex- to the draft, Antetokounmpo was pen- ceed them. Where many players have cil-thin at 196lbs, and it seemed that crumbled under the weight of prophecy, the Bucks had swung for the fences LeBron accomplished so much and is with one of the highest-variance picks still setting records at 33. in recent memory. The 25-year-old Where LeBron’s talent was apparent Greek has �illed out now and is a muscly, entering the league, Giannis came in at dominant 242lbs. the Milwaukee Bucks as an unknown Nearly seven years later, it’s dif�icult quantity, a project. Not only had he not to argue that Antetokounmpo hasn’t  Giannis Antetokounmpo been playing basketball for very long, maxed out his potential. But that doesn’t but he was also a foreigner whose po- mean those post-draft prognostications tential was mostly seen through his were wrong. It did take him a few years physical build. He couldn’t even get an to con�irm that the Bucks had really He’s done that by improving im- percent assist rate. No wonder he is the invitation to the Nike Hoop Summit, and hit a home run with his selection, and mensely year by year. Antetokounmpo’s current MVP and when the Bucks played was seemingly picked as a throw of the a few more for him to blossom into a shooting and making more three-point- the Lakers just before Christmas Anteto- dice by a frustrated franchise desperate full-�ledged force capable of dominating ers than ever before, having already hit kounmpo mimed wearing a crown, im- for a superstar. If LeBron was the Cho- every single game on both ends of the a new career-high for made threes in a plying that he was the new king of the sen One, Giannis was the Uncertain One. �loor. season. He’s also at a career-high 32.7 NBA, not LeBron. INTERNATIONAL PAGE B2 Friday, January 10, 2020 | Issue No 476 C�������� T����

GLOBAL NEWS BRIEFS Royals enjoyed Filipinos set to �lee Canada break volatile Middle East

Prince Harry and Philippine President Rod- Meghan not only spent rigo Duterte has ordered the their Christmas holi- military to prepare to deploy days in Canada, but they its aircraft and ships “at any stayed well into the new moment’s notice” to evacuate year too. It has led to thousands of Filipino work- speculation that they ers in Iraq and Iran should are planning to relocate violence break out, re�lecting there from the UK to live. Asia’s growing fears for its cit- On Tuesday, they vis- izens in the increasingly vola-  Filipinos are on alert to leave the Middle East in ited Canada House, the tile Middle East. a hurry home of the High Com- Other Asian nations with mission of Canada to the large populations of expatri- UK. Canada House cele- ate labour may face similar brates Canadian art, fur- decisions amid the rapidly escalating Arabia that host large numbers of Fili- niture and architecture. tensions between the United States pino workers. The royals wanted to and Iran following the US airstrike that “I’m nervous. Iran seems to be hell- meet with Canada's High killed Iranian General Qassem Soleim- bent on a retaliation, which I think will Commissioner to the UK ani in Baghdad. come. It’s a matter of time ... the cry for Janice Charette and her Duterte held an emergency meeting blood is there,” Duterte said. He urged staff, "to thank them for  Prince Harry, Meghan and Archie loved Christmas in with his defence secretary and top mil- Congress to hold a special session on the warm Canadian hos- Canada itary and police of�icials to discuss the the impact of a possible crisis in the pitality and support they evacuation plans. Middle East and set aside contingency received during their re- “President Duterte ordered the funds. cent stay." Armed Forces of the Philippines to Iran has vowed to retaliate, and Pres- They also viewed a special exhibition One interaction even went viral after be prepared to deploy military assets ident Donald Trump warned that US by indigenous Canadian artist Skawen- a Victoria couple claimed that the Duch- to repatriate overseas Filipinos in the forces would hit back at 52 Iranian tar- nati at the House's Canada Gallery, and ess herself, accompanied by Prince Har- Middle East, particularly from Iran gets if Americans come under attack. the couple met with members of the ry and another friend, helped them take and Iraq, at any moment’s notice,” said Iraq’s parliament has also called for High Commission team. a sel�ie while they were out hiking. Senator Christopher Lawrence Go, the expulsion of all American troops The visit to Canada was punctuated by Prince Harry has visited Canada many a close ally of Duterte who fears that from Iraqi soil, which could revive the �lutters of excitement as hikers spotted times over the years, and the Duchess the Philippines may have to carry out Islamic State group  in Iraq, making the them in the hills of Great Victoria, Brit- lived there for seven years while �ilming massive evacuations if violence hits Middle East a far more dangerous and ish Columbia. the legal drama ‘Suits’. Middle Eastern countries like Saudi unstable place. Honduras may get Cuban tourism �lood of US refugees dropped after American sanctions The Honduras government fears and represents the latest assault by that that the Trump administration the administration on the country’s is preparing to send asylum-seekers fragile asylum system. Sending vulner- to Honduras — even if they are not able migrants to Honduras will endan- Cuba revealed tourism to from there. Under an ‘Asylum Cooper- ger their lives, and for some it could the island dropped 8.5 percent ation Agreement’ signed in September, amount to a death sentence. throughout 2019 — including adults and families seeking asylum The LA Times claims that under the major declines in tourism from at the southern border can be sent to agreement, if Honduras rejects a per- Europe. Honduras, denying them the oppor- son’s asylum claim, then they will be Cuba received 3,896,868 tour- tunity to apply for asylum here. The precluded from seeking asylum in the ists between January and the end US already has a similar agreement to US. So not only is the US outsourcing a of November 2019, a signi�icant- send some asylum-seekers to Guate- huge problem to a tiny nation, it is plan- ly smaller number than the �ive mala, which took effect last month. ning to use that process as a pretext  million the regime claimed it was  Cuba suffers from lack of American visitors Consensus is that this agreement for stripping asylum-seekers of their anticipating at the end of 2018 with Honduras is unlawful and unsafe chance to present their claims there. and nearly 400,000 fewer people than last year. The year marked both the 60th anniversary of the bloody Cuba, even if they have never been on communist revolution of 1959 and the the island. 500th anniversary of the founding of Trump did end a loophole to the tour- Havana by the Spanish, events the re- ism ban last year that President Barack gime hoped would attract more tourists. Obama implemented in 2016: allowing The regime blamed tightened restric- large cruise companies to sail from US tions on travel to Cuba by President territory into the ports of Havana and Donald Trump for the fall in tourism, Santiago. Trump has also allowed Amer- although all tourism by Americans to icans who lost territory in this way to Cuba has been illegal since the 1960s. sue companies handling properties This did not stop 475,235 Americans there in American courts for the �irst from visiting Cuba, however, according time. to the Cuban government. It is not clear The Cuban Communist Party and Cu- how many of these individuals were ban Revolutionary Armed Forces own Cuban-Americans, as the Cuban regime all tourism properties on the island. Any  Hondurans cannot absorb more asylum seekers does not recognize the US citizenship of money generated from hotels,  restau- someone born in Cuba or someone born rants, malls, and other leisure destina- in the United States to parents born in tions are paid to the regime. Venezuela has too UK hotels suffer as many dollars now Airbnb �lourishes

Venezuela has been swamped The number of UK with American dollars which hotel insolvencies has become a huge problem in hit a �ive-year high in the economically devastated 2019, following a drop country. in business travel and The greenback is steadily tougher competition gaining currency in the in�la- from Airbnb. tion-wracked country, where a Hoteliers suffered single dollar buys about 60,000 a 60 percent jump in bolívares on the black market. insolvencies over the That’s creating challenges for  Venezuela’s dollar influx is affecting the economy year to September local businesses, because Vene- 2019 affecting 144 in- zuelan banks are barred from of- dividual sites, accord- fering foreign currency accounts. ing to �igures compiled  The UK’s hotel industry is in decline For safekeeping, an insurance sales- money stacked inside their homes like by the accountancy woman in the western town of San Cris- Pablo Escobar.” group UHY Hacker tóbal tapes stacks of dollars from clients The collapse of the bolívar, which shed Young. That is up from to the inside of a toilet tank in her of�ice 99 percent of its value against the dollar 90 sites a year earlier. The surge in competition has forced bathroom. A general contractor, unable in 2019, mirrors that of the Venezuelan The hospitality sector has been hoteliers to lower their prices to win to wire cash to his accounts in the US, economy, which has endured 21 consec- grappling with a slowdown across the over customers just as they face rising �lew his elderly mother and wife from Ca- utive quarters of decline. The crisis has UK economy that has caused business- costs. In 2019, around 15,500 rooms racas to Miami with $9,900 of cash each, been aggravated by international sanc- es to cut spending on conferences and were added to the hospitality market, just under the limit required for report- tions that prohibit exports of oil to the awaydays, which tend to be a key driv- with another 19,300 in 2019. ing money to US customs authorities. US and cut access to external �inancing. er for hotel revenue. Meanwhile, margins are being “This is money earned through legal While in�lation has abated somewhat, The number of overseas tourists squeezed by higher business rates and means, yet in a currency that exists en- largely through severe restrictions on choosing to visit Britain also dropped costlier food and drink imports caused tirely outside the country’s constitution- lending, it remains the highest in the by 3 percent and while there has been by the weaker pound. The report also al order. This isn’t money laundering,” world, at an estimated annual rate of a surge in staycations among UK res- found rising costs linked to listing on said Luis Godoy, a former deputy chief 6,567 percent, according to Bloomberg’s idents, hotels are having to compete sites like Booking.com, which help of the judicial police who now works as Café Con Leche Index. A year ago, a cup with online booking platforms such as hoteliers  reach a wider audience but a security consultant. “You have to won- of coffee cost 450 bolívares; at the end of Airbnb that offer home stays, often at charge hefty referral fees that knock der how many people right now have last month it was 30,000 bolívares. lower prices. pro�its. PUZZLES | COMICS C�������� T���� Friday, January 10, 2020 | Issue No 476 PAGE B3

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