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Friday, January 18, 2019 Issue No 325 www.caymaniantimes.ky Complimentary COMING SOON – FEBRUARY 2019 Advertising prices starting Caymanian Times Weekly Trader from $15 per week Your free Guide to Cayman Businesses, For more details email [email protected] Services, Real Estate, Specials and More or call 945 8463 / 9162000 or visit our office on #19 Walkers Road WEATHER Educating FORECAST Happy Birthday Rita all set Mr Howell for the stage By Lindsey Turnbull

Anyone from the UK old enough

to have enjoyed the �ilm Educating movieRita, starring comes Michaelto life at Caine the Prospect and Jul- ie Walters, are in for a treat as the as Cayman Drama Society is putting INSIDE Playhouse at the end of this month, THIS ISSUE on a production of the story with six  EDITORIAL ...... Page 2 shows running from 24th January until... theContinued 2nd February. story on page 10

Stamping out Corruption Full story on page 3 >>  Rita, played by Soraya Moghadass, and Frank, played by Adam Roberts  POLICE & CUSTOMS NEWS . . . . Page 4 Piers will not cause Flooding The Cayman Islands Government has addressed fears that the planned cruise berthing facility could exacerbate the

month. �looding witnessed in George Town last leased a statement to address misplaced fearsThe thatPWD the Major planned Projects cruise Of�ice berthing has re- Arrest at airport facility and cargo port could exacerbate

After uncharacteristically extreme  TECHNOLOGY ...... Page 8 �looding in instances of extreme weather.

weather last month resulted in �lood- ing in George Town, some Cayman resi- dents became concerned that the �lood- ing could be exacerbated following the construction of two new piers. This is incorrect and the Cayman Is- soughtlands Government,specialised expertise through thefrom PWD the Major Projects Of�ice, has already

project’s marine engineers to con�irm. The Chief Project Manager for the Ma- They’ll make your eyes pop! jor Projects... Continued Of�ice, Peter story Ranger, on pagesaid: 3

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theOver norm the to see past reports two Awareness Urged ofyears, allegations it has of become fraud and corruption across or vaginal bleeding) are seen in a severe the public sector in the Local health of�icials are urging Cay- bleeding gums, blood in urine or stool, Cayman Islands. These man Islands residents to be aware of the symptoms of dengue as a precaution fol- dengueform of shockdengue syndrome. fever known as dengue lowing increased activity in the region. hemorrhagic fever, severe dengue or ranged from high rank- With the frequency of travel between ing of�icials to others importedthe Cayman cases Islands is a strong and other possibility. desti- The local Public Health Department who’veWhile takenmany the of oaththe nations in the region, the likelihood of has a year-round surveillance system accusedto uphold have the law.had their ready initiated response measures to that involves weekly monitoring of po- containThe Public the situation Health Department should it arrive has al-to cianstential that cases has of mosquitoproven very borne sensitive illness our shores. Key interventions include reported by public and private physi- day in court, the ques- beention brought begs as into to the how light. pointed out that much of the progress when it comes to detecting dengue cas- many others whose deeds have not is However,stamping theout reportcorruption from has the been AG munications.continued active surveillance, infection inges, Dr.symptoms Williams-Rodriguez of dengue after notes. travelling Auditor General noted that corruption made in the areas of investigation and prevention and control and risk com- All residents and visitors experienc- A recent report by the Of�ice of the dence indicating any cases of Dengue sion of dengue should immediately see “Currently there is no report or evi- ato doctor a country and withreport established their travel transmis- history. has been identi�ied as one of the most enenforcement. the overall “Tackling effectiveness the issue of the be- the risk is considered high due to the important problems facing the world fore it happens could further strength- Fever in the Cayman Islands, however mour voiced his appreciation for the today, not just Cayman. However, our it added. highlyMinister sensitive for Health detection Hon. Dwayne system Sey- of thisreaders regard. would not take any solace country’s anti-corruption initiatives,” high level of travel between the Cayman knowing that Cayman has company in nian Times encourages government to Islands and neighboring territories, cur- importance of personal responsibility Against this backdrop, The Cayma- rently being impacted by Dengue Fever,” the Public Health, and underscored the This newspaper applauds our au- said Acting Chief Medical Of�icer and Islands to date has only experienced thorities for initiatives like the An- move quickly to implement The Stand- Medical Of�icer for Health Dr Samuel to avoid mosquito bites: “The Cayman ti-Fraud and Whistle-blower Policies beingards in passedPublic Lifemore Law, than which four has years been needWilliams-Rodriguez. to amplify surveillance for early number of cases in the region is rising. that are now in place along with the sitting on a shelf on Elgin Avenue since He added, “In this regard, there is the imported cases. At the same time, the anonymous whistle-blower hotline to Cayman’s image as a country serious established transmission should take toembolden light. those who have evidence of aboutago. Doing stamping so out will corruption. help strengthen  detection and appropriate response, As such, persons visiting countries with wrong-doing to bring these misdeeds and to/or increase protect awarenessagainst introduction among the general population on ways to prevent, mosquito bite prevention measures when outdoors at all times.” and spread of the mosquito borne dis- These measures include wearing long easeease.” transmitted by female Aedes aegyp- sleeves, long pants and mosquito bite COMMUNITY NOTICE ti Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral dis- tialrepellent Aedes containing aegypti breeding at least grounds50% DEET. by include the acute onset of high fever and Persons should also eliminate poten- mosquitoes. Symptoms of the disease around their homes and other buildings. • Severe frontal headache turning over sources of standing water Local student wins the at least two of the following: • Pain behind the eyes In addition, the Mosquito Research • MuscleJoint pain and or bone pain toand identify Control and Unit eliminate will continue Aedes itsaegypti own 2018 Florida Caribbean • A rash (sometimes) may be visible breedingsurveillance grounds efforts, around and ongoingthe Islands. work • Nausea or vomiting (sometimes) Islands experienced three imported and Cruise Association two to �ive days after the onset of fever oneOver locally the lasttransmitted three years, case the of Caymandengue • Signs of bleeding (such as: pinpoint  (FCCA) essay competition red or purple spots on the skin, nose- in 2016, no cases in 2017 and two im- bleed, ported cases in 2018.

theSchools Caribbean in the and Cayman Latin America Islands incom- the ally in the junior division earning her- peted against 19 countries from within self a grand prize of US$3,000“What andcultur- an tion. Winner Xara Mon Desir of Cayman alequivalent aspects of amount the Cayman for the Islands school. should The 2018 FCCA Children’s Essay Competi- cruiseessay topicpassengers for 2018 experience?” was: 

Prep Primary School placed 1st region-

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Publisher: Ralph Lewis Company: Lewis Cayman Islands Ltd #19 Walkers Road (next to Tomlinson Furniture) Telephone: 345 916 2000  L-R: David Wight, MLA, Councilor, Ministry of Tourism; Xara Mon Desir, Cayman Prep Email: [email protected], Primary School student and FCCA essay competition winner; Trish Taylor, Principal, Cayman Prep Primary School; and Gail Henry, Deputy Director Product Development, or [email protected] Cayman Islands Department of Tourism Website: www.caymaniantimes.ky LOCAL NEWS C�������� T���� Friday, January 18, 2019 | Issue No 325 PAGE 3 Piers Will Not Cause Flooding Could Reduce the Force of Incoming Waves ... Continued story from page 1 risk assessment is being undertaken to “A wave overtopping study and �lood for the areas to the North and South of ensure that �lood risk to George Town the new development will be no greater than exists at present and will be reduced wherever possible. Therefore, the �lood risk will not increase as a result of the new cruise berthing and cargo development.” rated“In theinto footprint the design of thatthe newdon’t develop- exist at ment wave walls have been incorpo- present to reduce wave overtopping and �looding in the cargo and cruise area in extreme weather conditions which will tecting thousands of jobs and boosting also protect central Georgetown.” The Of�ice also clari�ied that while the would call on the new piers in the ex- thefers amount between of the time cruise spent ship, onshore the ten- by new piers will be better equipped to treme conditions witnessed last month. ders and the dock, while also increasing GDP.the island’s  tourism industry which cur- safely welcome ships in rougher weath- The cruise berthing facility will re- rently accounts for 25-30% of annual er than is currently the case, no ship move the need for hazardous trans- tourists. This will play a key role in pro- Cayman wishes Mr. Howell a happy 104th birthday

to your home and not carry me through birthdayMr. Wellesley at South Howell, Sound Cayman’s Community old- and I said, ‘why have you just taken me est man, recently celebrated his 104th the“I Leaned town?’ to and play he the said, saxophone ‘I’ve already from Centre. Many people came to wish Mr. driven you through the town.’” Howell, who has run a shoe repair shop in Shedden Road, George Town for as a little boy,” although at �irst, he began many years and most people can re- playing the �lute, he said. “I played the member, a happy birthday. They came �lute until I get popular playing it and to wish him well or pray a blessing over boughtafter that, a saxophone I played the and clarinet started For to a play pe- him at the party, as well as hear him play riod of eight years and following that I the saxophone. It was his gift for play- ing the saxophone which bought him to it and I become famous until now.” Cayman back in the 1940s, he said. He taught himself the shoemaking “I came here in the 1940s from St trade which he has become equally fa- Mary’s in Jamaica. I had been sent-for by mous for, at a very young age too, and a gentleman who heard about my pro- many people who were at the party  Mr. Howell was prayed over by Mr. Ormond Williams fession in Jamaica. He ran a little band remember being sent to Mr. Howell’s over here and he said he would like to ellshoe for repairmany years shop. from One the of them,shoe shop Ray loves dominoes. I think that’s one of his extend the band. So he sent for me be- McLaughlin said: “I’ve known Mr. How- cause he heard about me.” Mr. Ormond Williams said a lovely we thank you for your son, Mr. Howell, Then, telling a little story about just - for twenty years at least. I’ve known secrets,” Mr. McLaughlin said. heyou cares know about him the by things name Youof God. know Tonight how porthow – small he took George me out Town in his was car in and those he him from my old school days when my much he loves you. You know how much days, he said: “He received me at the air- mom always used to send me over to �ix prayer over Mr. Howell, just before Mr. shoes. As we would kick the shoes out Howell got ready to play his saxophone. we celebrate with him, the gift of life. But said, we are going through to see some in football practice, Mr. Howell would al- “God we thank you that you have given we see in him not only life, but we see of the Jamaicans but he explained to ways �ix them back for us.” These days, us life, and life in abundance and life that what is possible when we put our trust me that he would drive me through the Mr. McLaughlin said, he gets together is eternal. And you have given us oppor- and con�idence in God. We thank you for town, and then to his home. But he just with Mr. Howell on a Saturday and plays tunities to meet and to fellowship and to the fullness of life that he has led, for the took me to his home, and I resented it dominoes: “That is our big thing. He celebrate. So tonight in a very special way example that he has been to all of us.”

 Mr. Howell is greeted by former Leader of Govern-  Meeting and greeting old friends: Mr. Howell shakes ment Business Kurt Tibbetts, OBE at his birthday party at South Sound Community Centre hands with Joy Rankine  Pictured playing the saxophone, with his son, Wesley POLICE & CUSTOMS NEWS PAGE 4 Friday, January 18, 2019 | Issue No 325 C�������� T����

POLICE & CUSTOMS NEWS Four Persons Arrested Customs Airport Arrest for DUI at Over Twice for Smuggling of Ganja the Legal Limit On Sunday, 13th January 2019, Cus- toms Of�icers at the Owen Roberts In- ternational Airport arrested a 35-year- Shortly after 12:00AM on Sunday, old, male, Caymanian, Department of 13 January, a woman, age 28 of George intentEnvironmental to supply Health Ganja. employee for Im- Town, was arrested on suspicion of portation of Ganja and Possession with patrolsDUI following in the area a traf�ichad come collision upon the on West Bay Road. Of�icers conducting ami.He Thewas suspectarrested attempted following tohis exit arrival the on Cayman Airways �light 103 from Mi- Arrivals Hall,” said Collector of Customs scene of the collision just south of Sev- Charles Clifford. en Mile Public Beach, which involved Customs Hall through our Green Chan- “However, we again remind and urge a BMW and a Honda Civic. The drivers nel where he was challenged by our persons to be honest about their declara- were breath tested, and the woman, of�icers based on their observation. He tions and ensure that they are not travel- grantedwho had bail. been driving the Civic, gave Around 1:45PM on Sunday, 13 Jan- concealedwas then referred in his checked for secondary luggage. exam- ling with prohibited or restricted goods, a There reading have of been 0.277%. a total She of six was arrests later uary, police and other emergency ser- inationThis iswhere the second the ganja arrest was by discovered Customs as they will be referred to secondary for vices were dispatched to a report of a further scrutiny and thorough examina- persons having a blood alcohol content water-related incident near Breakers, tion should Customs of�icers suspect that for DUI made since Friday, with four in Bodden Town. of�icers at the airport since the begin- they have criminal intent or are not being shore.A group One ofof malesthe males were encountered on two sep- ning of the New Year. The �irst arrest honest about their declaration.” stoppedof over twice for thehaving legal committed limit. Four ofother the arate vessels, about 200 yards from cantwas forarrest. a small portion of ganja and is arrests were made after drivers were unrelated“We have to undertaken this second, a number more signi�i- of ini- this latest arrest is another dif�iculties whilst swimming and was tiatives, such as the new policy that per- exampleMr. Clifford of the emphasizedconsequences this that point can oc-by traf�ic violations, including speeding. unable to get back onto the vessel. He sons within their duty-free allowance are curstating when that, persons attempt to go through “We are alarmed at the level of ine- was assisted onto shore by the others. not required to complete the Customs the Green Channel with criminal intent. briation of some of the drivers arrest- ashoreOf�icers some from distance the Joint from Marinethe incident. Unit Declaration Form and may proceed di- ed this past weekend, which makes a located the vessel which had drifted rectly to the Customs Green Channel upon collision almost inevitable” said In- entry, in order to expedite the �low of ar- Deputy Collector of Customs Jeff spector Ian Yearwood of the Traf�ic CPR was performed on the man by riving passengers through our Customs saidJackson “Our who frontline has responsibility of�icers continue for the to and Roads Policing Unit. “We are just arrived.a member of the public until EMS, the maintainCustoms constant Border vigilance Protection in their Portfolio, daily thankful that that we were able to stop Joint Marine Unit and Uniform Of�icers duties, and are responsible for knowing some of these drivers when we did, what arriving passengers are bringing and that there were no serious inju- The man, a 57-year-old, living in with them and whether it poses a risk to ries. However, we cannot continue on Bodden Town, was attended to and the public. Our of�icers are equally cogni- this present path. Remember, the life transportedThe matter to is hospital under investigation by EMS, where by zant of their responsibility to collect rev- you save may be your own.” thehe was police. pronounced  dead. enue that is due to our government, and 57 Year old Filipino national Dies in this most recent interception and arrest Water Related Incident further illustrate the effectiveness of our training and strategies.” “The merger of our Customs and Immigration depart- mentsMr. Jacksonwill undoubtedly continued, result in even more successes with interdicting the movement of illicit goods and persons with criminal intent.” This investigation is ongoing and is

 Deputy Collector Jeff Jackson forcement Team.  being led by our Customs Narcotics En- Robbery in George Town The incident is under investigation

of Shortlya robbery after on 8:30PMSound Way on Friday,in George 11 may have seen anything suspicious in January, of�icers responded to a report and anyone with information or who should contact George Town CID at Town. A man had been walking when 949-4222the area between. 8:30PM and 9:00PM he was approached from behind by an- Anonymous tips can be provided other man, assaulted and robbed of his Con�iden- personnelwallet and attended other personal and transported items. Thethe tial Tip Line at 949-7777 suspect then �led the scene. Emergency directly to the RCIPS via our , or via our man to be treated for minor injuries. He website http://www.rcips.ky/submit- was subsequently released. ofa-tip. Crime Tips Stoppers can also atbe 800-8477(TIPS) submitted anon- The suspect is described as a slim, dark ymously via the Miami-based call centre skinned male, with a bald head, about  , 5’11” in height. He was wearing a light or online https://www.tipsubmit.com/ coloured t-shirt and light coloured shorts. WebTips.aspx?AgencyID=681.

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5,550 9,474 10,371 6,578 9,007 2,050 Jade Barnard – Jorel Bellafonte – Sports Academics Athleticism is in Jorel Bellafonte’s blood. evident.From his earliest days as a pupil at Red Bay Musician. These are just some of Primary, his natural speed and agility was Scholar. Recycler. Entrepreneur. To harness that raw power, he joined the the words that can be used to de- Mustang Track Club in George Town at the scribe 14-year old Jade Barnard andage although of nine. Whenhis team he did was not 12 medal Jorel’s in club the from West Bay. competed in the Gibson Relays in Jamaica, Jade is a straight ‘A’ student at Cayman Prep and High School 4x100m, Jorel’s performance impressed where she balances 13 subjects, Michael Clarke, head coach for Calabar including two foreign languages. High School in Kingston. Clarke offered him At the end of the 2017/2018 aca- an athletics scholarship at what is widely  Proud of Them Round 10 awardee Jorel demic year, she received the Prin- known as the best athletics high school in the Bellafonte cipal's Award for top student in world. In fact, while he was a student there, Year 8, best in year for Geography, Jorel’s team held the distinction of breaking only one of his team that medalled that year. Religious Education, and Spanish, a 27-year old record for the 4x800m which usualas well for as students Maths andto be English, strong in a has only just been bested in 2018. notable achievement as it is un- When he �irst enrolled at the elite school Other distinctions included the award of best her school's junior spelling bee Jorel was the slowest in the 130-strong team student-athlete in Jamaica for the year 2013, both subjects. She has also won tobut live through up to thegradual, potential careful his conditioningcoach had seen by winning the Herb McKinley award for best his coaches and an iron-clad determination student-athlete at his school the same year two years in a row and is a crea- and being voted captain of his middle-dis- tive writer. in him, he developed a higher level of matu- tance team at Calabar High School. Described as kind and thought- rity and discipline. His coach repeatedly told Jorel then went on to compete for Clemson ful, Jade is community minded. him that greatness requires sacri�ice, a man- University, a sporting powerhouse and top She volunteers for Hospice Care tra which Jorel subsequently adopted as his 20 university in the USA, where he became memberon its Flag of her Day school’s and the Key Cayman Club  Proud of Them Round 10 awar- hisown young personal life. philosophy, and one that has a two-time �irst team All-American, one of Islands Humane Society and is a dee Jade Barnard seenThe him transition through from the beinghighs the and best the sprinter lows in only three Caymanians to ever do so. He ious community events. She is a in Cayman for his age at the time to joining holds the National Junior and Senior records where she also volunteers for var- for the 800m and 1500m respectively for the Cayman Islands, and he achieved all of this member of the South Sound Unit- toWest recycle Bay their at the trash. Shores, The siblings and at a large team where he was the slowest was by the age of 21. He seemed to have a golden preparesed Church the where presentation she often slides runs putHighlands, aside a couple to encourage of hours people every tofrustrating succeed and and be humbling the best forof the Jorel. best. Rather This future in track ahead of him. Then unfortu- forthe the audio-visual church services. equipment As if that and Sunday morning to collect the meantthan give early up morning however, training he was sessions determined and nately, Jorel suffered two severe stress frac- recycling that their neighbours fromtures competition.to his spine in 2016, injuries which ef- violin and piano and performs on put out on the curb and take it to fectively forced the 23-year old to walk away theisn’t latter. enough, she also plays the working out after a full school day while his classmates rested and had a social life. He andJorel’s has not legacy gone and unnoticed. contribution Although to thehe the recycling point at the Foster’s then switched events from the 100m to the sport and the country lives on however Jade's leadership and academic Food Fair in West Bay, charging 800m, as his coach saw that Jorel’s stride was lectedskills have by her been school noticed to attend by teach- the a small fee which is dependent more that of a middle-distance runner than was approached to compete for Jamaica all ers and peers alike. She was se- on whether the recyclables come a sprinter. This was another uphill struggle throughout his high school years, Jorel al- sorted or unsorted into glass, but Jorel once more prevailed. ways graciously turned down the offer down beenEducation chosen Student to participate Leadership in the metals, plastics and cardboard. nerWith in the his Caribbeanstellar training for his ethic, age 12-yeargroup. The old hasin order become to represent common forCayman, Caymanian a decision parents of Conference this past year, and has Her mother, Nancy Barnard nee Jorel went on to become the best 800m run- which he is most proud. Due to his success, it makeKirkaldy, it a says, better “Jade place wants and tosolve do of them becoming successful at sports like DART Minds Inspired Math Chal- globalher part problems. to change I have the world,no doubt to Bodden Towner was also the �irst non-Jamai- to send their children to Jamaica with hopes lenge for the past two years. can to win at the ISSA Grace-Kennedy boys Perhaps most noteworthy and girls high school championship, essen- Jorel. He has inspired the next generation to sheabout and Jade her is older the factbrother that she’sLuke that she will make her family, tially creating the template for foreign stu- follow their dreams. a small business owner. In 2017 West Bay (she is the third gener- dent-athletes to attend school in Jamaica for Jorel graduated from Clemson with a Bach- business – Convert Cayman – in ation of her family to grow  up in sports. At age 16, he captained the Cayman ernmentelor of Science of the degreeCayman in Islands. Economics  and has started a small-scale recycling this gorgeous district) and Cay- Islands athletics team at the 2011 CARIFTA recently �inished a stint working for the Gov- man very proud one day.” Games in Jamaica and won a silver medal, the ADVERTISEMENT C�������� T���� Friday, January 18, 2019 | Issue No 325 PAGE 7

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It’s a smart a list of the best TVs recently reviewed. • Not the brightest with HDR sources move, because these TVs aren’t hugely There used to be a real lack of 4K con- • Needs care with set up expensive, so they’re more likely to sell. tent, but these days there is plenty to •Another Sharp andgorgeous colourful OLED picture set from LG Anyone looking to get into the OLED Sony has decided to make the XF90 stream from Net�lix and Amazon Video Pros: game without spending a huge outlay, a direct-lit model. That’s a rare treat – and 4K Blu-rays are now on market. • WebOS still rocks LG’s OLED55B8 is ideal. these days: direct backlighting with lo- HDR stands for High Dynamic Range. • Excellent upscaling Bear in mind that this is the entry-lev- cal dimming is far superior to the com- Essentially it promises a wider range el TV with a less powerful picture pro- mon edge-lit/zonal dimming con�igu- mationof brightness, than TVs colour have and traditionally contrast –been be- • MotionLow input could lag be better cessor than the C8, but even despite that ration. Anyone wanting good contrast cause our eyes can perceive more infor- Cons: anddrop, a picturethis is an performance impressive thatTV. Itrevels comes in checkingand those out. top OLED models are just out with Dolby Vision and Atmos baked in, of their price range, this is well worth able to display. Plasma TVs are no more, company• Better managed suited to darkerto surpass rooms itself in ly bold colours. 7. Samsung QE85Q900R so most TVs are either LCD (often re- LG did extremely well in 2017, but the deep blacks, rich contrast and gorgeous- ferred to as LED) or OLED. 5. Panasonic TX-55FZ802 cheapestLCD is and the most most expensive common, LCD though TVs 2018 and is in a strong position entering there’s a big difference between the 2019. The LG OLED55C8 is armed with processing technologies used. the new Alpha 9 processor, features a due to the types of backlight, panel and ment.brighter picture plus better sharpness, noise reduction and colour manage- naturalOLED successor is a relatively to plasma new technology. technolo- gy and it’s expensive, but it’s seen as a brightnessBlack levels levels are are perfect, high butenough there’s to makemore detailfor a inproperly the shadows. dynamic Meanwhile, picture. The TV to buy if money is no object lightingUnlike LCD, or edge OLED lighting. pixels produceContrast their and own light, so there’s no need for back- LCD screens are generally brighter. Unless you’re viewing in sunlight or a seenPros: before rich colours are its strengths, although completelyvery bright room,torpedoed it’s very that hard argument. to sug- • Native 8K pictures are like nothing gest OLED isn’t bright enough – LG has QLED is a tricky one. In the last few Panasonic’s step-down 4K OLED of- • Brightness and colour are out of years QLED has been used to refer to a choiceIf that for weren’t gamers. impressive This is still enough, easily one the fers exceptional picture quality this world theoretical self-lighting technology, like set’s low latency makes it an excellent Pros: • The upscaling processing makes 4K OLED. But now Samsung is using the • DecentHighly accurateapp support pictures look• Some better occasional than it does backlight on 4K TVs issues QLED name to refer to its latest Quan- 3.of the Samsung best TVs in QE65Q9FN 2019. • Effective smart platform Cons: tum Dot TVs. This is still LCD technology, sues albeit one with fancy crystals. Consider • NoSolid Dolby build Vision quality support • Some occasional colour fading is- this a beefed-up version of LCD, rather Cons: than an entirely new category. • Menus feel dated • Sound is a little swallowed There are no small TVs in this round- • Only two full-fat HDMI inputs While 4K is still in its infancy, Samsung up, and that’s because the best models has eyes to the future by releasing a full- 1.only Panasonic come in larger TX-55FZ952B sizes. With the TX-55FZ802, Panasonic set fat 8K TV. This may make the Samsung ablyout tosucceeds. deliver the best picture perfor- QE85Q900R sound like a marketing mance from a consumer OLED. It argu- leftstunt, is huge.but after spending time with this gargantuan 85-inch telly, the impression The TX-55FZ802 delivers a highly accurate 4K image with blacks that are Though there isn’t much commer- Want to show off HDR? This TV offers castsdeep, and vibrant the picture colours is and stunningly terri�ic vivid con- cial 8K content on the market, the an• excellent Gorgeous showcase brightness and colours trast. Take a step down to HD broad- everQE85Q900R you play canon it expertlylook instantly upscale better. 4K •Pros: Impressively deep blacks and even 1080p content, making what- promotesbut also natural a user looking. friendly Even and theengaging smart TV platform, which can often be so-so, It’s also the brightest TV ever seen with round TV • Full-array local dimming a peak max of 4800 nits (in Dynam- Panasonic’s 4K OLED is a great all- • Lovely �inish experience. 2018 was a competitive ic mode). The only downside, outside tailCons: tionalyear for image OLED and TVs overalland the performanceTX-55FZ802 priceof the tag. lack  of true 8K content, is the Pros: • Not quite OLED levels of shadow de- makes a mark for itself with an excep- QE85Q900R’s eye watering $16,000 • Gorgeous, accurate pictures COMMUNITY CALENDAR | HEALTHY LIVING C�������� T���� Friday, January 18, 2019 | Issue No 325 PAGE 9

Family Fun Day Educating Rita at the 20 JANUARY: The Garden Club Prospect Playhouse tumes as Illusions Mas Band of Grand Cayman and the Queen 24 JANUARY - 2 FEBRUARY: See COMMUNITY EVENTS launches their 2019 Cayman Car- January nival Batabano presentation on everyone to their family fun The Photographer Nicaragua. The National Gallery Friday 18 January at The Grand Elizabeth II Botanic Park invites the award winning comedy writ- is Present: Select photographer who was born in Pavilion, WB Rd. Performing art- ten by Willy Russel. Twenty six photographs from the ist is Patrice Roberts . Get your day at the Botanic Park from 10 esyear through old Rita going is looking to University at ways collection of Ella is opened Monday to Friday from tickets at Funky Tangs, Roti Shop a.m. to 3 p.m. Park entrance fee to change her social circumstanc- EDITORIAL | COMMUNITY1 – 31 JANUARY: NOTICES National Gallery 10:00am to 5:00pm. Call 345 945 and Winner’s Circle. Showtime is $5; children 12 and under, free. of the Cayman Islands continues 8111 forCayman general enquiries.Cookout 8:00pmLocal Carnival Activities include games, craft- where she meets her tutor, Frank, its ongoing exhibition of selected 16 – 20 JANUARY: 19 JANUARY: making and a magic show. Food eda frustrated in taking poet her andon as academic-an a student. PAGE 2 Wednesday, October 18, 2017 | Issue No 132 Caymanianand drink and Times plants will be on alcoholic and not super interest- The world’s Mas Band “Lo- sale. There will be tours of the photographs by the late Ella Hurl- most talented chefs, culinary in- cal Carnival” presents “Sunset Heritage Garden, Butterfly Trail Show dates and times are Janu- ston Latter - The Photographer is �luencers and wine and spirit ex- Boulevard” for Cayman Carnival and Blue Iguana Habitat. All pro- ary 24,25,26,31 and Feb 1 and 2 NPresent:otic Select photographsEs from perts will gather January 16 to 20, Batabano 2019. Join them for ceeds raised will go to the new Shows at 7:30PM. Happy Hour at Editorial the collection of Ella Latter. This 2019 at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand their band launch on Saturday, Children’s Garden. For more 6:30PM. Tickets $25 Adults $15 showcase tells the life story of the Cayman for the 11th annual Cay- January 19 at Pedro Castle from details, email manager@botan- Students. Email: boxof�ice@cds. CaymanCustoms Islands’ �irst freelance Registration anman interactive Cookout. celebration The event, set hosted amid of 8:00pm Importers - 12:00am. Admission is beginsic-park.kyKaotic Cayman ky. WebsiteTribal www.cds.ky Carnival To help importers start using a systemby acclaimed for entry chef declaration, Eric Ripert, the is DepartmentCI$10.00 atwill the gate and there 20 JANUARY: Tune in to IG/ 25 JANUARY: start registering importers startingand Monday, offering 16 an October exciting 2017. agenda will be complimentary drinks the breathtaking Seven Mile Beach and FREE Jello-Shots on entry. A Don’t miss this run- The registration is required by the implementation of a new onlinelucky electronic person can win for a FREE Facebook for their live Photo- way show that you’ll never forget, system for entry declaration. Effective 1 November 2017, the Cayman Islands chefs.featuring José Andrés, Emeril La- all-inclusive t-shirt giveaway in shoot as they launch their 2019 as Tribal Carnival Cayman- Cay- Customs Department will implementgasse the and new other system. world This renowned will require the importers group's t-shirt section for presentation “La Mer” – An En- man Carnival Batabano Band of to complete and submit entries electronicallyIllusions to Customs using the Batabanonew gateway "road day" parade. Mu- chanted Island for Cayman Car- the Year 2018 launches their 2019 portal COLS (Customs Online System).18 JANUARY: Importers See will this be ableexciting to access sic by the local portal DJs Sound Revolution nival Batabano 2019. For more Batabano Carnival presentation at through Tribal the Carnival website Costume www.customs.gov.ky. man- DJ NigelLituation. & Carlos Gambino, DJ information contact kaoticcay- tails.Lillies on 25 January. 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The Utility Regulation and Compe- tition Of�ice (“OfReg”) has accepted Islands have received second- the Caribbean Utilities Company, Ltd. hand of�ice furniture provided by for(CUC) future 2017 energy Integrated resource Resource decisions Plan local law �irm HSM. (IRP). This plan provides a roadmap The Family Resource Centre tioning from a largely fossil fuel based torecently receive moved a full deskto a newset complete location and addresses issues around transi- in George Town and were thrilled and bookshelf. portfolio to a renewable energy dom- with joining desks, a �iling cabinet inated portfolio, the bene�its of intro- ducing natural gas as a fuel, and the teerOne Paula Dog Wytheat a Time says collected is ideal two for value of storage as well as baseload sourcetechnology portfolios. screening At each and presentationthe method- large �iling cabinets, which volun-  Huw Moses (HSM Managing Partner) overseas renewable generation technologies. ology for construction of various re- the departure of this furniture set to Racquel Prepared by Pace Global, an industry storing away pet products such as Duhaney (Programme Facilitator at the Family and more. Resource Centre) expert in electric utility resource plan- input was sought from the public. shampoos, brushes, medications ning, with extensive Grand Cayman The acceptance of the IRP by the stakeholder and public input, and due OfReg does not greenlight any individ- The Frances Bodden Children’s helping these charities improve their consideration for costs, energy secu- ual projects that may fall within the Home selected a large desk for their fa- better way to start the New Year than foliority, reliabilityof energy and sources the environmental to feed CUC’s roadmap and speci�ic project approv- cility in West Bay. impact, the IRP recommends a port- als will be required. This is not the �irst time HSM has do- daily operations,” shares HSM Managing Mr. Hew added that, “Renewable nated of�ice furniture. A few years ago, Partner, Huw Moses OBE. grid which comprises nearly 60% of costs have come down signi�icantly in HSM donated desks to Her Majesty’s HSM still has desks, cabinets, key- ternalrenewable combustion energy sources,engines augmentedrunning on recent years and projections of the IRP mates.Northward Prison for their F-wing, an boards, blinds and commercial UPS dieselby battery and naturalstorage gas. and traditional in- show that a combination of renewa- enhanced living space for selected in- comswitches to register available your to charity a worthy for home.these bles, natural gas and smaller amounts items.Email Alyson Hay at ahay@hsmof�ice. costsof diesel, than and continued battery reliance storage on will purely pro- “We are always looking for opportuni- CUC’s President & CEO, Mr. Richard vide lower and more stable electricity ties to support our community and what Hew commented, “We are pleased with the �inal results of the IRP study diesel-�ired engines. Furthermore, the ARTS AND CULTURE theand stable the acceptance transformation by OfReg. of our We grid now to thefuture Paris supply Accord mix climate reduces targets green-house and in look forward to playing a lead role in gas emissions by 68% in 2030, meeting to delivering the associated economic largely renewable energy sources and line with goals of the Cayman Islands Educating Rita all National Energy Policy. Importantly, and environmental bene�its to electric- this can all be achieved while maintain- ity consumers and the general public.” ing a highly reliable grid.” set for the stage Starting in 2016, CUC invited mem- The IRP Report is available on the bers of the public to attend presenta- ofreg.ky.CUC website  at www.cuc-cayman. ... Continued story from page 1 tions by Pace Global which provided an com and on OfReg’s website at www. overview of the process, results of the for the group of enthusiastic amateur This latest production by CDS is a �irst er and director making their debuts in dramatists, as it sees both the produc-

their roles, with Fay Anne de Freitas as bydirector Paul Njoka and Liam as assistant Oko as director. the show’s All producer. Fay Anne will be assisted  Rita played by Soraya Moghadass Looking for an exciting Annethree andhave Liam been in involved last year's with production previous career in a leading industry? productions, as Paul directed both Fay of Barefoot in the Park. “Playing Rita is the extremely talented Set sail with the Maritime Scholarship. The story was originally written as a Soraya Moghadass. Soraya has been in- play back in 1980 and was turned into an volved at the Playhouse for many years, award-winning �ilm three years later, for appearing in the comedy Not Now Dar- which it was nominated for three Acade- ling in March 2017. She has also played disillusionedmy Awards. It outlooktells the onstory life of drives an embit- him Rudolph in the Playhouse Family Christ- totered drink English and bury tutor himself called Frankin his whosebooks. mas show for numerous years. Playing Frank, we have Adam Roberts. Adam has been acting since he was a young boy. To Rita is a young hairdresser who is eager name off all the shows Adam has been to learn. After weeks of cajoling Frank, himin here best at for the his Playhouse most recent would role take as Otto too Rita slowly wins over the very hesitant long, but most will probably remember Frank, refusing to take no for an answer. www.cishipping.com Their relationship as teacher and stu- Frank in the production of the Diary of edgedent she blossoms, has been ultimately searching giving for. Frank AnneLiam Frank said that at the both Playhouse Adam and last Soraya Sep- a newAs a sense result of selfof theand storyRita the revolving knowl- tember,” he explained. Cayman Maritime, in partnership with the Ministry of Education, is seeking bright, dynamic Caymanians who wish to pursue a successful career in the maritime industry. If this is you and you’re ready to enroll in a programme of study - please apply today. CDS production has a cast of only the had wanted to put this show on for around the two main characters, the many years and knew that this year was Consideration will be given to undergraduate, Applicants must: Liam gave some background to the �inally the time to do it. postgraduate or professional qualifications in • Be Caymanian or hold Caymanian Status the following disciplines: cast.two actors. “What's really special about this show • Provide proof of residency in the Cayman Islands • Marine engineering for 5 years prior to application and the way Willy Russel wrote it is that • Marine surveying • Be 18 or older (at Council’s discretion) you will laugh and have fun but there • Maritime administration • Provide proof of acceptance at a competitively • Nautical studies ranked college or institution are also some very serious bits with an • Naval architecture • Have a genuine interest in the maritime industry amazing message that will pull at your Specialist areas that support the industry will also be • Possess good interpersonal and communication heart strings,” Liam con�irmed. “Educat- considered, including maritime legal services, skills, work ethic and character human resource management, accounting and IT. ing Rita is a great night out for all. If you want a comedy wrapped in a bit of dra- Additional requirements and all application forms can be downloaded from the Ministry of Education, Employment ma and watch two incredible actors do and Gender Affairs websitewww.eductation.gov.ky/portal/page/portal/mehhome/education/scholarships what they do best, then you will enjoy For more information, please email [email protected] or call (345) 949-8831. Visit us at facebook.com/caymanislandsshippingregistry this show very much!” Educating Rita opens at the Prospect Application deadline: 31 January of each year Playhouse on 24th January and runs for  Frank played by Adam Roberts ky.two weeks (six shows) to 2nd February. Tickets can be purchased at www.cds. HEALTHCARE C�������� T���� Friday, January 18, 2019 | Issue No 325 PAGE 11 HSA encourages women to protect themselves from cervical cancer

teens. January is Cervical Health Awareness There are nine recorded cases of cer- HPV“While vaccine routine if they administration did not get it asof pre-pap Month, and the Cayman Islands Health trarvical Amanda cancer at Nicholson the Cayman does Islands not believe Can- selvesServices from Authority cervical (HSA) cancer is byencouraging educating thiscer Registry,to be an howeveraccurate therepresentation Cancer Regis- of women to take action to protect them- havetests isthe the potential best means to ofprotect detecting females cer- one of those heavily underreported type vical cancer at an early stage, vaccines women about the ways they can pre- ofthose cancers with theand disease. so I strongly “This isencourage probably vent the disease which include regular from the disease, by targeting can- transmittedscreening tests infection and the and HPV is responsiblevaccine. cer-causing types of the human papil- forHPV almost is theall cases most of common cervical sexually cancer. anyone who’s been diagnosed to con- lomavirus (HPV). The vaccine offered tact me at the Cancer Registry. The ev- at the HSA can help protect against four idence-based data you can provide will saidtypes Generalof HPV, twoPractitioner of which causeDr. Karina about More than 50 per cent of sexually ac- further fuel the cancer research neces- 75 per cent of cervical cancer cases,” The HPV vaccination is available to tive people will get HPV at some time in sary to improve quality of care and pre- health care. women and men up to age 21 by ap- their lives, though most will never even vent further deathsCervical from cancer cervical can often can- Palmer-Forde,The vaccines who are offered focuses free on women’sof cost at pointment at the following Health Ser- know it. cer,” stated Mrs. Nicholson. vices Authority facilities: the Public Health Clinic at the Cayman Islands Hos- be prevented with regular the two government high schools, John ingpital the and health Faith centres. Hospital in Cayman Brac. screening, follow-up care Gray and Clifton Hunter. They are given Appointments can be made by contact- and the HPV vaccine. in two doses – �irst dose in October and In honor of National Cer- second dose in April. However, the vac- Further information may be had by vical Health Awareness cine is not mandatory and no child will calling the Public Health Clinic on 244- Month, HSA encourages tobe bevaccinated present atwithout the time parental of vaccination consent. 2648, Women’s Health on 244-2649, women to start getting reg- ifParents they choose. will also have the opportunity Faith Hospital on 948-2243 and Little ular cervical cancer screen- The target population for the vaccine Cayman Clinic on 948-0072. ings at age 21 and parents Women diagnosed with cervical can- to make sure pre-teens cer and not yet registered with the Can- adultsget the also HPV need vaccine to get at agethe jectionsis adolescents administered 11-13 years six months / year apart.7 and cer Registry may contact Amanda Ni- 11 or 12. Teens and young 8. This vaccination involves two (2) in- cholson at (345) 244-2560 or email at Questions & Answers for HPV [email protected]. What is HPV? Are there other ways, besides the cine since the effects of the vaccine during vaccine, to prevent HPV? pregnancy- Pregnant are women still being should studied. not get the vac- cationsParents will may be sentchoose to parents. to be present No child at willthe WhyHPV get stands vaccinated? for Human Papillomavirus. to avoid sexual contact. timebe vaccinated of the vaccination. without parental consent. The surest way to prevent genital HPV is used protects against four major types of til -after People the illness with moderate improves. or severe acute The HPV vaccine (Gardasil) that will be illnesses should also defer their vaccine un- For persons who are sexually active, con- HPV vaccine will also be available to all Will sexually active females bene�it doms may lower their chances of getting children ages 11-17 years by appointment HPV. These include two types that cause from the vaccine? HPV, if used all the time and the right way. at: about 70% of cervical cancer and two But HPV can infect areas that are not cov- ThePublic school Health based Department programme and is Faith available Hos- types that cause about 90% of genital before they become sexually active. Sexually ered by a condom-so condoms may not fully atpital, no Caymancost. The Brac. vaccine is also available at vicalwarts. cancer. Hence, HPV vaccine can prevent Ideally, females should get the vaccine eredprotect by againstmutually HPV. faithful relationships and private clinics at a cost. most genital warts and most cases of cer- limitingChances partners. of getting HPV can also be low- of the USA) has approved the vaccine for use active females who have not been infected Are there any side effects to look for The FDA (Food and Drug Administration with any of these four types of HPV that How is the HPV vaccine given? after vaccination? the vaccine prevents would receive the full The most common side effect is soreness Isamong Human females Papillomavirus aged 9 to 26 years. harmful? stillprotection. get protection Females from who thealready vaccine have for been the months apart. infected with one or more HPV types would Age 14 years and under: Two doses six The common side effects at the injection ministered over six months in the arm (where the shot is given). HPV is the most common sexually trans- intypes the vaccine. they have not acquired. Few young Age 15 years and over: Three doses ad- mitted infection. More than 50% of sexual- women are infected with all four HPV types Will girls/women be protected even site are: ly active people will get HPV at some time Should girls/women be screened for if they got only one dose? - Pain (the most common side effect) in their lives, though most will never even cervical cancer before getting vacci- - Swelling know it. It is most common in people in nated? - Redness their late teens and early 20s. It is not yet known how much protection - Itching There are about 40 types of HPV that can verygirls/women important would to get get all from three receiving doses of only the Other side effects Include: infect the genital areas of men and women. theNo. vaccine Girls/women as it is very do not rare need that to any get onea HPV is vaccine.one dose of the vaccine. For this reason, it is - Fever mild to moderate (100 - 102° F) Most HPV types cause no symptoms and test or pap test to �ind out if they should get - Nausea go away on their own. But some types can the vaccine. How long does the vaccine protec- - Dizziness cause pre-cancerous and cancerous lesions infected with all four HPV types covered by tion last? Will a booster shot be - Vomiting of the cervix, vagina and vulva, as well as Will the girls/women who have been needed? - Fainting genital warts. Cervical cancer is the second vaccinated still need a regular pap noWhen treatment these orside are effects easily do treated occur, inby most you leading cause of cancer deaths among wom- test, also known as cervical cancer to be long lasting. More research is being orcases your they healthcare are minor, provider. meaning Paracetamolthey require althoughen around the the conditionsworld. it causes can be screening? Protection from HPV vaccine is expected treated.There is no treatment for HPV infection, er vaccine. done to �ind out if women will need a boost- tion(Panadol) site pain. can be given in 4 to 6 divided dos- Who should get the HPV vaccine? Yes. Regular Pap tests are recommended as How safe is the HPV vaccine? es for up to 24 hours for fever and or injec- the vaccine will not provide protection against This vaccine has been licensed by the Whyall types is ofthe HPV vaccine that cause only cervical recommend- cancer. Rare serious side effects to watch for are: robustHPV immune vaccine issystems. routinely It can recommended be given to ed for girls/women 9 through 26 - Signs of severe allergic reaction, includ- for girls 11-12 years of age because of their years old? DiseaseUnited StatesControl Food (CDC) and as safe Drug and Administra- effective. ing swelling of the face and or throat, dif�i- tionStudies (FDA) have and found approved no serious by the side Center effects. for culty breathing, girls as young as 9 years. The most common side effect is soreness in - hoarseness or wheezing, an itching, It is important for girls to get HPV vaccine considerThe vaccine licensing has beenthe vaccinewidely testedfor older in 9 hives, fast heart beat or dizziness. before their �irst sexual contact. For these through 26 year old females. The FDA may There have recently been some reports of - Weakness, tingling, or paralysis targetedgirls, the byvaccine the vaccine. can prevent almost 100% safe and effective for them. faintingthe arm (wherein teens the after shot they is given). got the vaccine. If- Anyyou unusualnotice any condition, of these such rare as serious a high of disease caused by the four types of HPV women when there is research to show it is fever (103 ° F or more) or behavior changes. What about vaccinating boys? diately. diseaseIf a girl from or woman that type. is already infected with theFor vaccine.this reason, it is recommended that they side effects please consult a doctor imme- a type of HPV, the vaccine will not prevent wait in the clinic for 15 minutes after getting How do I learn more about HPV vac- Who should not get the HPV vaccine? The FDA has approved the vaccine for Where will the HPV vaccine be avail- cine? boys as well, and it is administered at the able? If you need more information you can reaction to yeast or any component of the IsPublic the Healthvaccine Department mandatory? based on request. - Anyone who has had a severe allergic should not get the shot. The HPV vaccine will be offered to 11 to contact the Public Health Department by vaccine or to a previous dose of HPV vaccine No. Girls under 18 will only be vaccinated 12 year old girls in year 7 at the John Gray calling 244-2648 or the Cayman Islands with parental consent. and Clifton Hunter High Schools. Communi- Cancer Society at 949-7618. LOCAL SPORTS PAGE 12 Friday, January 18, 2019 | Issue No 325 C�������� T���� CIS and St. Ignatius secure high school football titles Cayman International School (CIS) of margins as they slipped by Triple C

Blue and St. Ignatius Catholic High son.2-1 in a game that was replayed follow- footballSchool claimed league championships.the 2018 Dart Under 14 ing a postponement earlier in the sea- Girl’s and Under 13 Boy’s high school With the win, St. Ignatius Catholic In a rematch of the 2017 �inal game, edged out runners-up Clifton Hunter the young ladies from CIS Blue defeated High School (CHHS) by a single point, as Cayman Prep 3-0 at the CIFA Centre of CHHS secured second place with a 5-0 Excellence to capture their second suc- earlierwin over in Johnthe season. Gray High School in a re- cessive Under 14 girl’s title. Goals from playSt. ofIgnatius a game Catholic that was secured also postponed the Dart shipChloe for Bentick-Lalli the girls in blue.(2) and Kayla Brad- leyThe sealed title thehad win actually and the been champion- sealed Under 13 boy’s title undefeated tallying 17 points from �ive wins and two draws two games earlier as CIS Blue ran out while CHHS �inished on 16 points from 9-5 winners over Triple C in an excit- �ive wins , one draw and one loss. ing goal-fest. During the course of the claimedIn what third could place be in athe �irst competition in local seven-game season, CIS Blue amassed a football, Cayman Prep & High School maximum of 21 points, going undefeat- ed once again, scoring an astonishing after a ‘�lip of a coin’ decided the third  Cayman International School Blue (in blue) claimed their second successive Dart Under 14 42 goals in the process and conceding a and fourth places. Cayman Prep & High girl’s championship league-low six goals. School and Triple C �inished the season With the loss, the young ladies from with identical records in all categories goals scored (goals for); (5) goals for; Cayman Prep �inished the season as – number of points, games won, drawn runners-up for a second successive year and lost as well as goals scored, goals Organisers of high school football are er High School (CHHS), John Gray High on 14 points winning four games, draw- conceded and goal difference. The head- and (6) �lipping of a coin”. School (JGHS), St. Ignatius Catholic ing two and losing only one. to head clash was a 1-1 draw. School, Triple C, Cayman Prep & High Rounding out the top three was St. According to the rules of the compe- planning to implement Under 16 high School, CIS and Cayman Academy. Ignatius Catholic on 13 points with four tition, “�inal league standings will be nearschool future. leagues for boys and girls in 2019 Sponsored exclusively by Dart, the wins, one draw and two losses. decided by (1) points; (2) the head-to- and aim to start Under 18 leagues in the Under 13 boy’s and Under 14 girl’s high In the Dart Under 13 boy’s league, St. inghead goals clash; conceded (3) least (goals goals against) allowed; from (4) ofschool youth leagues football havein Grand signi�icantly Cayman. con- Ignatius Catholic claimed their �irst high goal difference determined by subtract- High schools participating in the tributed to the growth and development school championship by the narrowest leagues this year included Clifton Hunt- Cayman Swimmers compete in open water at CUC’s 30th Annual 800M Sea Swim

Under perfect conditions, the annual There is also an option, for CUC 800m Sea Swim took place Satur- children aged 12 and under day, January 12 th with 125 swimmers. theparticipate course. The in a top 400 three meter in Swimmers participated in the loop sea swim, by completing half course which started and ended at Gov- ernor’s Beach along the crystal clear wa- ceivedeach category a generous received goodie a tro-bag ters of Seven Mile Beach. phy and all participants re- Overall �irst, second and third place winners �inished within seconds of each from CUC, including a t-shirt, other providing an exciting �inish for the swim cap, baseball cap, swim crowds. In �irst place overall, Alex Dak- ictowel Sports and Association swim bag. (CIASA) ers in 8:53, in second Liam Henry in 8:55 The Cayman Islands Aquat- and third place in 8:57 was Jake Bailey. The top three female �inishers were Ela- theringis a volunteer, the interests not for of pro�it all na Sinclair in 9:05, Raya Embury-Brown association dedicated to fur- in 9:08 and Jillian Crooks in 9:24. Duke Sullivan, CIASA Race Director aquatic sports in the Cayman comments, “ The CUC Swim is a great Islands. CIASA is the rec- way to start your new year's resolutions Islandsognised and Governing is a member Body of for keeping active in 2019 – thank you aquatic sports in the Cayman to CUC for sponsoring the 30th Annual CUC 800m Sea Swim; and thank you too FINA, UANA, CCCAN and the to all our swimmers who came out to ciasa.ky.CIOC. For more information take part”. on CIASA please visit www. The CUC 800m Sea Swim is a great on attached spreadsheet.  introduction race for swimmers of all Full list of age category results listed Photos and video can be viewed and https://photos.app.goo.gl/X9veL9pt- ages who have not participated before. downloaded at the following link: P3C2ZiY67 INTERNATIONAL SPORTS C�������� T���� Friday, January 18, 2019 | Issue No 325 PAGE 13 Young v old for Super Bowl spot

and considering a career in professional The two NFL playoff games this week- it to AFC, Mahomes was 15 years old victory that was the Chiefs’ �irst loss of for a clinching 72-yard touchdown in a end will feature a face-off between two the season. Mahomes’ 75-yard touch- 45-35 victory. billedof the leagues'as battles most of the accomplished generations. quar- The baseball. The Saints play the LA Rams in down pass to Tyreek Hill tied it with “When we come out there, we feel like terbacks and two young guns in games the NFC Championship game. as3:03 time left, expired. but Brady drove the Patriots to no one can stop us,” Thomas said of his The winners will go head-to-head Stephen Gostkowski’s 28-yard �ield goal connection with Brees. “I just feel like matchups are the New England Patri- in Super Bowl LIII, which is at the we keep building every week. We have ots vs. Kansas City Chiefs and the New Mercedes-BenzThe Patriots are Stadium favourites in Atlanta, to go The AFC championship game is a thing, and it’s hard for the other team Orleans Saints vs. LA Rams. Georgia, on Sunday, Feb. 3. Brady’s �irst trip to Kansas City since he to stop.” Tom Brady of the Patriots and Saints’ ago.threw two interceptions and was sacked The Saints averaged 31.5 points this Drew Brees, two NFL legends at 41 and through, but it is no guarantee. “We’ll twice in an ugly 41-14 loss four years season on their way to the NFC South ti- 40, respectively, must prove themselves havesee how a lot itof goes,”explosive Patriots players. coach We had Bill tle, ranking third in the NFL behind the against the Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes, 23 Belichick said. “Well-coached, they good“It’ll offense. be a toughIt’s going game,” to be Brady a lot of said. fun Chiefs (35.3 points per game) and Rams and Rams' Jared Goff, 24. Mahomes has “They’re well-coached. They’ve got a Patriots’(32.9) and most ahead formidableof the Patriots opponent (27.3). been so impressive in his �irst full sea- a tremendous game with them here sinceThe theyChiefs faced are widelyPeyton considered Manning andthe heson looks as �irst-choice set to be MVP. quarterback that no earlier. That was a long time ago. We’ll to go back there and play in a champion- matterThis yearhow themarks rest the of hisPatriots’ season eighth goes see where we are now, see where they ship game and try to advance.” that the ascent of Mahomes and the are.” New Orleans (14-3) and the Rams the Denver Broncos. Some now believe ship. The last time the team didn’t make New England hosted Kansas City (14-3) played their own wild shootout consecutive year in the AFC Champion- three months ago, and Brady passed for in November. Wil Lutz’s 54-yard �ield Chiefs arrive at the  expense of Brady’s 340 yards and a touchdown in a 43-40 goal got the lead for the Saints with 6:23 dismantling in the AFC. Sunday’s games left, and Brees found Michael Thomas will be fascinating.

 Jared Goff is having an exceptional season  Tom Brady is still at the top of his game at 41 Harden keeps Rockets blazing

James Harden is in a class of his own right now. No other player has more than one. No wonder he’s the He has no choice. His 57 points against Memphis on NBA’s highest paid athlete on $228 million. portingMonday cast. accounted for more than half of Houston Harden is now averaging an NBA-leading 34.8 points Rockets’ total helping make up for his lack of a sup- a game. His form stands out considering the Rockets’ personnel situation. Paul has been out with an injured to Noretain Chris his Paul. MVP Notitle. Eric Gordon. No Clint Capela. No hamstring since Dec. 20 and Gordon has had an injured problem. The Rockets still have Harden who looks set knee since Dec. 29. Houston’s injury report then took on what seemed like a crippling blow earlier on Mon- In a mind-boggling performance, Harden and his day when it was revealed that Capela, the team’s centre supporting cast managed to beat the Memphis Griz- in— hisand right most thumb. frequent recipient of Harden’s assists —  James Harden is in superlative form again minutes.zlies by 112-94 at Houston’s Toyota Centre, with the would be out for about a month from ligament damage 29-year-old Californian scoring all his points in 34 While Harden’s performance on Monday broke his It was the 17th game in a row in which Harden scored tie with Kobe Bryant and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the Chamberlain had 30-point streaks, of 20, 25, 31 and at least 30 points — a feat previously accomplished in NBA’s longest single-season streak of 30-plus points record.65 games  in his career. The longest one, which came a single season by only Wilt Chamberlain — and it was by a player not named Chamberlain, Harden has a long during the 1961-62 season, is likely an unbreakable Harden’s third game of 50 or more points this season. way to go before catching Wilt.

Ronaldo adds Juve edge can reach the victo- ry and we are so far away from the key aldoJuventus arrived. were not ready to win the now can they win it for the �irst time hematches is still still." learning Champions League until Cristiano Ron- since 1996. Chiellini, 34, says Juventus will face Atletico Madrid in That's the view of club legend Giorgio the last 16 of the Champions League in from Ronaldo, who Chiellini, who says he never initially be- February and March, with the La Liga seeis one some year particular his jun- alieved move Ronaldo in the summer. would sign for the Ital- side themselves having lost in two re- attitudeior. "I was far curious from the to ianSince giants the when Portugal he was captain�irst linked arrived with cent �inals. goneChiellini nine points says that, clear despite of Napoli a �irst in Serie half of the season in which his side have �ield," he said. from Real Madrid in July, he has scored portion of the campaign. "His work in the  Cristiano Ronaldo has made a huge impact at Juve contenders.14 goals in 19 Serie A appearances and A, everything will be decided in the �inal gym, and his concen- turned Juventus into serious European tration, is something "We started in the �irst three months I try to take. He's en't affected the players' opinion of the Juventus have won the Champions henearly said. in perfection, but we know the helped me because I would like every But Chiellini says the allegations hav- League twice and appeared in two of the most important period is from spring," day to improve myself." past four �inals, in 2015 and 2017, los- Away from football, Ronaldo's season ourPortuguese dressing forward. room and Cristiano has ing both - with Ronaldo scoring twice in "I think that we are one of the four or has been overshadowed by a rape alle- "Surely not. We never talk about it in the latter as Real thumped Juve 4-1. �ive teams who are favourites - Barcelo- hegation has vehemently made against denied. him by an Ameri-  But Chiellini, who played in both, na, Manchester City, Real Madrid, Bay- can woman, Katherine Mayorga, which been very able to think about only foot- thinks Ronaldo's arrival means that only ern Munich. But also, PSG and Atletico ball," he said. REGIONAL C360 PAGE 14 Friday, January 18, 2019 | Issue No 325 C�������� T���� Jamaica Defends Move to Retake Ownership of Venezuela’s Shares in Oil Re�inery The Government is reiterating its commitment to

1, 2020; and banking and operational risks caused by safeguarding the country’s energy security and as- domestic and hemispheric issues and challenges expe- sures that it has made the right decision to retake own- rienced by Venezuela. PDVership Caribe. of the 49 per cent shares in Petrojam held by the “Accordingly, it is important and in the interest of Venezuelan state-owned oil and natural gas company, the Jamaican people that the Government of Jamaica take decisive and clear action. We are, as a Govern- processThe Government in Parliament has soon. said it will be taking legislative ment, committed to ensuring that we do our very best action to obtain the shares and would begin the formal to make decisions that will secure our energy sector said.in the interest of the Jamaican people, notwithstanding At a press conference yesterday, Foreign Affairs our appreciation or work with third-party states,” she recognitionand Foreign of Trade a number Minister, of important Senator Kaminafactors. Johnson Smith, emphasized that the decision taken was out of “spaceSenator that Johnsonthe Petro Smith Caribe said arrangements the decision gave was us and not made without recognition and appreciation of the  Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator Kami- These include the numerous efforts and need to up- na Johnson Smith grade the re�inery from as far back as 2006, the Jamai- the relationship between Venezuela and Jamaica that ca Public Service Company (JPS) decision to convert to datesShe backadvised to the that days the ofGovernment Simón Bolı́var did makeseeking attempts refuge lique�ied natural gas (LNG) in 2019 as well as the fact in Jamaica”. that JPS makes up 50 per cent of Petrojam’s market. instance.“We did We not then just offerincreased fair market it further value, in weNovember offered Additionally, new international regulations will to offer incentives to the Venezuelan Government in three times that at the �irst instance and at the second make it dif�icult for Petrojam to sell heavy fuel oil and the hopes of them selling the shares. However, there process it as it now does, which takes effect on January has been no take-up. (2018),” the Minister said. New Political Parties Launch in Guyana as Country Awaits Word on Whether There will be Early Elections him to renounce leader declared in advance that he has Two new political parties – one whose Nationalsided with Assembly. the Opposition to result in he insisted that it it up – have been launched in Guyana to the motion passing in the 65-member ishis thecitizenship. right thing But contestCanadian the citizenship next general and elections plans to givethat to do. could be held this year. But LJP leader, Lenox Shuman, who “I think it is is also the party’s presidential candi- something that date, has committed to relinquishing The Liberty and Justice Party (LJP) pollshis Canadian are held. citizenship, which he has and the Federal United Party (FED UP) held for almost 30 years, before the next people are strug- were unveiled to the public over the ence in Guyana. As a Parliamentarian glingThe issue to of under- MPs weekend. “I am committed to making a differ- stand,” he said. It is uncertain when an election will be held for them to contest, as the coali- who swears to uphold the Constitution having dual citi- tion government has challenged the out- of Guyana, my �irst act cannot be to zenship came to come of a December 21, 2018 no-con�i- break the law. It is with this that I have the fore following dence motion which it lost when one a �irm commitment, and principle, that isthe also no a con�idence Canadian  Lenox Shuman, the leader of one of the two new political parties of its members, Charrandass Persaud I will be giving up my “ICanadian am taking citizen- this motion, as Persaud launched in Guyana positionship,” he said.because I do believe that citizen – one of the itygrounds of the vote. on which obstructing justice in another matter in in one of the best the government is challenging the valid- an accident, and being charged with countrieswhat I have in learnt the Article 155 of the Guyana Constitution 2017—; and fellow lawyers Ryan Craw- states that: “No person shall be quali�ied ford—charged in connection with an world can bene�it for election as a member of the Nation- altercation he had with a police of�icer my homeland, and al Assembly who…by virtue of his own pushinglast September—and for constitutional Horatio and Edmond-electoral it is what is re- act, under any acknowledgement of al- reform.son are behind FED UP, which will be quiredShuman by theadded laws legiance, obedience or adherence to a of Guyana.” foreign power or state.” Meantime, attorney-at-law and for- Party leader Sohan says racial poli- that hesome loved friends Can- includingmer magistrate last year Chandra being found Sohan—who guilty of tics has sti�led the country, and FED UP  Members of FED UP (left to right): Horatio Edmondson, Chandra andada, family and admitted believe failinghas been to renderon the assistancewrong side to ofan the injured law, wants to correct that. Sohan and Ryan Crawford The party has proposed  dividing Guy- ana into three Regions, each having its it is “foolish” for person with whom he was involved in own administration. Record Visitor Arrivals for Jamaica in 2018

Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett “This is a powerful performance be- is reporting“This represents that Jamaica the second welcomed year ain re- a cause what it means is that we would’ve cord 4.31 million visitors in 2018. earned US$1 billion in three years when it took us 40 years to earn the �irst bil- row that Jamaica has had more than 4.3 lion and 17 years to earn the second bil- million visitors in a single year,” he said, lion,” he pointed out. adding that the country also saw an 8.6 In the meantime, the Minister dis- per cent increase in earnings from US$3 ingclosed directly that therefrom tourism.is more than US$1 bil- earningsbillion in 2017places to the US$3.3 country billion on last track year. to lion in circulation across Jamaica com- Minister Bartlett said the growth in enal rate….The impact of this is seen “Tourism is growing at a phenom- achieve the target set by the administra- tion—generating US$5 billion in reve- dollarin the is growth being ofretained the small because and medi-more nue from tourism by 2021. andum enterprisesmore of our acrosspeople Jamaica….Theare supplying He said the projections are that by the end of the winter season, the country he said.  would have earned an additional US$1 against the demands of the industry,” billion in tourism revenue since 2016. WEATHER | INSPIRATION | OBITUARY C�������� T���� Friday, January 18, 2019 | Issue No 325 PAGE 15

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It was November 8th, 2008 and hurricane Paloma supplies. By 10 o clock the winds had picked up speed out how she could do it. Her reply was, “GOD IS IN was bearing down upon us on Cayman Brac. There and thunder was exploding at frightening sounds. We CHARGE.” Surely He was as the storm passed over was fear and panic amongst everyone. We did not huddled and prayed even as our hearts were pound- and everything was now calm. horrifyingknow what experience. to expect as we had never experienced ing with fear. My daughter Rebekah was so scared Do you have a storm or storms in your life? Wheth- anything of this nature before. It was going to be a havocthat she outside. screamed repeatedly. With winds about 150 er it is an illness, domestic, �inancial or family mat- mph we knew that Paloma was wreaking extensive ter, God is in the storm with you. Instead of using At my house two of my colleagues joined us as a your own strength as the disciples did, go to Him in struggledplace of safety. to get We to were the happygrocery for to the stock additional up on vitalsup- Around 2 am I was checking on the house when prayer and cry out to Him because HE WANTS YOU port. The rain was pouring down heavily even as we I noticed that one of my colleagues was sound TO KNOW THAT HE WILL CALM THE STORMS OF asleep, in the midst of the storm. I awoke her to �ind YOUR LIFE. OBITUARIES Advertise Churchill’s Funeral Home Churchill’s Funeral Home

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How much storage do you need? Mini Warehouse 2 offers the A 4 x 7 (approx. 25 sq. ft) storage space can A 10 x 10 (approx. 100 sq. ft) storage space island’s best solution for short hold the contents of a small room or large can hold the contents of three rooms such as: term and long term storage, in a closet, such as: • Mattress sets variety of sizes, as well as climate • Chairs • Sofas controlled facilities. • Small desks • Armchairs • Filing cabinets • Dining room • Operating in the Cayman • Files sets Islands for over 30 years • Bookcases • Multiple boxes • Conveniently located near the • A few boxes Owen Roberts Airport and West Bay Road • High Tech Security Surveillance System, gated area and built A 6 x 9 (approx. 50 sq. ft) storage space can hold A 10 x 15 (approx. 150 sq. ft) storage space above sea level the contents of one room such as: can hold the contents of four rooms such as: • Couches • Mattress sets • Non air-conditioned storage • Chairs • Sofas units available from just CI$66 • Chest of drawers • Armchairs per month • Lamps • Dining room • Complete access to your unit • A few boxes sets 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. • Chest of drawers

A 6 x 13 (approx. 75 sq. ft) storage space can A 10 x 20 (approx. 200 sq. ft) storage space hold the contents of two rooms such as: can hold the contents of five rooms such as: • Mattress sets • Mattress sets • Sofas • Refrigerators Mini Warehouse 2 • Chest of • Washers/dryers Phone: 949-7750 drawers • Many boxes Email: [email protected] • Bookcases www.miniwarehouse2.com • Desks