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INSIDE THIS ISSUE ORIA Airport reopened  COMMUNITY NOTICES — A2 Tuesday morning

Online AML Learning Platform Now Available for Industry Members

 LOCAL NEWS — A5

Enterprise Cayman Workforce Development Initiative Expands Programme Full story on page A8 >>

 LAW ENFORCEMENT — A6 CAYMAN RAMPS UP CORONAVIRUS PREVENTION Cayman nationals and returning resi- dents who have recently returned from visiting mainland China, or are planning Fatal Jet Ski Collision off Seven Mile to return will now be placed in quaran- Beach tine for up to fourteen days since count- ing from the date they left departing mainland China.  LOCAL SPORTS — A7 With the immediate effect, the govern- ment of the is stepping up measures to safeguard the territory against the spread of the Novel Corona- virus by placing restrictions on persons who have been to China recently. Cabinet has approved that the 2019 novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) be add-

es of the Public Health Law (2002 Revi- sion).ed to the Schedule of Noti�iable Diseas-

... Continued story on page A3 BREXIT’S NEXT STEPS: McTaggart Rides Toward CAC Goal CARIBBEAN OTs PERSPECTIVES  REAL ESTATE — B7 By Michael Jarvis, UK Correspondent

Brexit continues to occupy the at- tention of the British Overseas Territo- ries(OTs) to varying degrees depending on local priorities; ranging from possi- bilities of opportunity, uncertainty…and to little effect if any. The Cayman Islands, for example, sees opportunity amongst the challeng- es, while at the other end of the spec- trum, some others are concerned about the uncertainty it brings.

Homes for sale ... Continued story on page A4  UK Overseas Territories map

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FRONT PAGE BANNERS NOW AVAILABLE Contact 916 2000 for rate and to book this space COMMUNITY NOTICES PAGE A2 Thursday, February 13, 2020 | Issue No 498 C�������� T���� COMMUNITY NOTICES Online AML Learning Platform Now Available for Industry Members The Cayman Islands Government, with support from Cayman Finance, has developed online learning modules re- lating to anti-money laundering, coun-

CPF).tering terrorist �inancing, and counter- ingThese proliferation free, self-paced, �inancing (AML/CTF/on-demand lessons are available for persons in the

fessions,�inancial servicessuch as industrylawyers and inrealtors. desig- Thenated objective non-�inancial is to businessesreinforce Cayman’s and pro- "The modules allow industry to fur- sations, and dealers in precious metals ther enhance their compliance with anding andGovernment narrating Information these short Services, videos,” cial services businesses. effective practice of the FATF (Financial he said. “I also thank Cayman Finance; and“Industry stones; andmembers the obligations can choose of �inan- the Action Task Force) global standards, by General,Cayman’s the framework, Hon. Samuel which Bulgin, is based QC. on offacilitating industry. the cascading of knowledge theEach FATF module standards,” is followed said the by Attorney a short Communicationwhich produced theand bulk Public of the Relations videos.” of AML/CTF/CPF throughout all levels quiz to solidify the Added Ben Meade, Cayman Finance’s modules that best �it with their respon- learnings. have our eLearning platform used a ve- sibilities, or complete them all,” said Jus- hicleManager, to disseminate “We are pleased this important to be able in-to thetine modules’ Plenkiewicz, production. Deputy National Coor- ment’s National Co- dinator“The aimfor the of AMLSG,the online who learning coordinated plat- ordination“I thank Team Govern- that committed to maintaining and enhanc- ingformation. the Cayman Like Government, Islands’ position industry as isa form was to make information easily ac- ingis assistingSteering theGroup An- The modules provide an overview of cessible to anyone who works with the ti-Money Launder- leading international �inancial centre.” Cayman Islands’ AML/CFT/CPF frame- competent author- work, whether they are based here or ities(AMLSG), who supervise and the �inancial crime, including Government’s overseas.” various sectors of our instructure the Cayman and CFATF Islands (Caribbean for lawyers, Finan- ac- modulesAs more are content added tois Caymandeveloped, Finance’s indus- industry, for prepar- cial Action Task Force) process; risks e-learningtry members platform. will be noti�ied when new

countants, realtors, non-pro�it organi- CUC ANNOUNCES DECLARATION OF DIVIDEND ON CLASS A ORDINARY SHARES CARIBBEAN UTILITIES COMPANY, LTD. CLASS A ORDINARY SHARES ARE LISTED FOR TRADING IN UNITED EDITORIAL | COMMUNITYSTATES NOTICES FUNDSEDITORIAL ON THE | COMMUNITY TORONTO NOTICES STOCK EXCHANGE PAGE 2 Wednesday, October 18, 2017 | Issue No 132 Caymanian Times PAGE 2 Wednesday, OctoberCaribbean 18, 2017 Utilities | IssueCompany, No Ltd. 132 (TSX:CUP.U) Caymanian Times

(“CUC” or “the Company”) announced today that the Board ofotic Directors hasE declareds a dividend of US$0.175 NoticEs Editorial Nper Class A Ordinary Share, or an annualized dividendEditorial 2020.of US$0.70 per share. The dividend will be payable on MarchCUC Customs15,provides 2020 toelectricity shareholders to GrandRegistration of record Cayman, on MarchCayman 1, of ImportersCustoms begins Registration of Importers begins Islands, under a non-exclusive Electricity Generation To help importers start using a system for entry declaration, the Department will To help importers start using a system for entry declaration, the Department will Licence expiring in 2039 and an exclusive Electric- start registering importers starting Monday, 16 October 2017. start registering importers starting Monday, 16 October 2017. The registration is required by the implementation of a new online electronic The registration is required by the implementation of a new online electronic in 2028. Further information is available at www. system for entry declaration. Effective 1 November 2017, the Cayman Islands system for entry declaration. Effective 1 November 2017, the Cayman Islands cuc-cayman.com.ity Transmission and Distribution Licence expiring Customs Department will implement the new system. This will require importers Customs Department will implement the new system. This will require importers Caribbean Utilities Company, Ltd. (“CUC” or “the Com- to complete and submit entries electronically to Customs using the new gateway to complete and submit entries electronically to Customs using the new gateway pany”), on occasion, includes forward-looking state- portal COLS (Customs Online System). Importers will be able to access the portal mentsportal in COLS its media (Customs releases, Online Canadian System). securities Importers regu- will be able to access the portal through the website www.customs.gov.ky. latorythrough authorities the website �ilings, www.customs.gov.ky. shareholder reports and other Tips of the Week For individuals who have not yet received training in the use of the system, Customs will provide in-house training. Tips of the Week communications.For individuals Forward-looking who have not yet statements received training include in the use of the system, Customs will provide in-house training. statements that are predictive in nature, dependMotivational upon Tip However, before they can use COLS, importers will have to be formally registered and recognised as an importer by Customs. Motivational Tip However, before they can use COLS, importers will have to be formally registered and recognised as an importer by Customs. future events or conditions, or include words such asThe Power of Music This will require each individual to come in and provide Customs with relevant information including a government-issued The Power of Music This will require each individual to come in and provide Customs with relevant information including a government-issued “expects”, “anticipates”, “plan”, “believes”, “estimates”,Do not underestimate the power Do not underestimate the power “intends”, “targets”, “projects”, “forecasts”, “schedule”,of music. Music can heal the sick, their business licence and/or companies registration including directorship. of music. Music can heal the sick, their business licence and/or companies registration including directorship. or negative versions thereof and other similarmend expres- the broken heart, relieve stress identification, e.g., driver’s licence or passport. Additionally, it will be necessary for companies and businesses to provide mend the broken heart, relieve stress identification, e.g., driver’s licence or passport. Additionally, it will be necessary for companiesAs a result, and Customs businesses will beginto provide the registration process starting Monday, 16 October through 27 October 2017, from 8:30am sions,As ora result, future Customs or conditional will begin verbs the such registration as “may”,and “will”, evenprocess help starting you to Monday, live longer. 16 OctoberJust through 27 October 2017, from 8:30am and even help you to live longer. Just “should”, “would” and “could”. Forwardlookingask state-some of our seniors who are still ask some of our seniors who are still Roberts Drive (locally known as Airport Road). mentsRoberts are Drive based (locally on underlying known as assumptions Airport Road). andplaying man- music and CUC dancing. headquarters They will 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 agement’sto 4:00pm beliefs, Monday estimates to Friday. and Registration opinions, and willagree are take sub- that place music on hasthe 1stadded floor value of Customs to Headquarters,However, if they located miss at this #42 period Owens to be registered, Customs will continue to register importers during normal business agree that music has added value to However, if they miss this period to be registered, Customs will continue to register importers during normal business ject to certain risks and uncertainties surroundingtheir future life andtions also readersa few more that actualyears. resultshours. may Althoughvary signi�icantly most importers ture. wereReaders previously are cautioned registered that in such the informationold system, itmay is necessary for all importers to be registered their life and also a few more years. hours. Although most importers were previously registered in the old system, it is necessary for all importers to be registered expectations generally that may cause actual Afterresults a tolong fromstressful those day, expected close your should certainin the risks new orsystem. uncertain- Once registerednot be appropriate with Customs, for otherimporters purposes. can then The submitCompany entries electronically and do business with After a long stressful day, close your in the new system. Once registered with Customs, importers can then submit entries electronically and do business with vary from plans, targets and estimates. Such eyesrisks turnand onties your materialize iPod or CD or playershould underlyingCustoms, assumptions without having prove to disclaimsattend in anyperson. intention or obligation to update or revise eyes turn on your iPod or CD player uncertaintiesCustoms, without include having but are to notattend limited in person. to operational,and just enjoy incorrect. the mellowing Forward-looking sounds statements are provided for any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of and just enjoy the mellowing sounds Cayman Islands Customs Management thanks importers for their cooperation and understanding and looks forward to generalCayman economic, Islands market Customs and Management business conditions, thanksof music. reg-importers If youthe haveforpurpose their energy ofcooperation providing left you andinformation understanding about manage-and looks forwardnew information, to future events or otherwise except as of music. If you have energy left you continued partnership. ulatorycontinued developments partnership. and weather conditions.may CUC evencau- dancement’s a jig. current expectations and plans relating to the fu- required by law.  may even dance a jig. Live longer. Live happier. Live life to Live longer. Live happier. Live life to its fullest with MUSIC. its fullest with MUSIC. 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Added the disease to the schedule thoritiesre�lect how additional seriously powers the government under the nouncedlikely to be do small. not apply to Hong Kong and is taking the issue and it gives the au- At this time, the restrictions an- eases. Regarding the heightened preventive law to manage outbreaks of certain dis- Macau. Health says where persons are placed intoA quarantine release from will the be Departmentdetermined by of measures now being implemented, Min- ister for Health, Hon Dwayne Seymour, in their homes in some circumstances. JP, MLA said, “We appreciate how seri- theVisitors Medical to Of�icer the Cayman of Health. Islands It may who be ously this matter has been taken and the have travelled to mainland China with- expeditious“It is important, actions however, undertaken that to we help all in the last fourteen days will be quar- us safeguard the Public.” antined under observation for fourteen Hon Seymour urges all to “remain days at a location to be determined by continue to do our part.” tect our own health, and be reminded of coughvigilant and and sneeze take personal etiquette, steps to wash to pro- our creasingthe Medical surveillance Of�icer of Health. and observation hands often and to avoid close contact of Theany Department person with of aHealth relevant is also travel in- with people who have symptoms of a history to, from, or through mainland respiratory illness." China suspected to be suffering from the novel coronavirus in the Cayman Islands. The Ministry of Health, Public Health of�icials and the management of the also involve the removal of persons to a casesHealth of Services the novel Authority coronavirus have in con-the placeAccording in which to theythe statement, will be quarantined “that will country.�irmed that at this time there are no  Minister for Health, Hon Dwayne Seymour, JP, MLA during the incubation period (up to 14 be used, although alternatives may be Persons who are quarantined must Public Health of�icialsity continue and theto assure man- selected. not have any physical contact or ex- days).” agement of the Healththe public Services of their Author- ca- posure with anyone apart from the pability to manage any access will be available. controlled exposure to Public Health imported cases of the Locally,Food and families drink, toiletrieswill generally and internet tend to novel coronavirus. their own personal requirements but antine requirements. They have also stat- where this is not possible, Public Health of�icialsFamilies – this who is havepart oftravelled the home together quar- ed that national con- staff will be able to purchase and deliver would be quarantined together. tingency plans will be groceries to the residence. If a child needed to be quarantined in activated as needed. their own right, this would be consid- Cabinet has ap- our goal to ensure those quarantined ered on a case by case basis. proved a budget of up areThe comfortable, Department well of attended Health says, by Public “It is The new regulations enacted by the Health staff, and have access to outside government mean that persons current- quarantining meas- ures.to $100,000 for the Persons without any symptoms but quarantine are legally required to do so. Two shelters have whosecommunication relatives aresuch quarantined as internet access.”in their ly Other being than asked by to phone, stay at contact home underwith home are advised to maintain the rec- people with a relevant travel history is will be able to house ommended advice about simple infec- not permitted until after the period of been identi�ied that tion control measures. quarantine. should this need arise. Those include frequent hand cleans- Public Health Cayman stresses that personsFor visitorsas a �irst step,who ing with soap and water, or an alco- these measures need to be followed by might need quaran- hol-based hand sanitizer and covering tine, designated hur- the nose and mouth when coughing or potential spread of the novel coronavi-  Airplane ban sign ricane shelters will sneezing. rusall concerned disease in theto reduce Cayman the Islands. risk of any Caymanian

FREE REAL ESTATE ADS IN OUR NEWSPAPER AND ONLINE Log on to Ctimes.ky Select Personal Classifieds and post your item We will print it in the Thursday Edition FOR FREE Offer expires February 20, 2020 INTERNATIONAL PAGE A4 Thursday, February 13, 2020 | Issue No 498 C�������� T���� BREXIT’S NEXT STEPS: CARIBBEAN OTs PERSPECTIVES ... Continued story from page A1 social displacement caused by the cat- astrophic of its Soufriere Hills volcano One thing is certain though; all of the The island's new Premier, Easton Tay- over a 15-year span starting in 1995. theOTs seekOTs clarity.leaders and UK government That is expected to take shape when lor-Farrell, has spoken of the need for UK,some especially speci�ics after on how the the current vital EU fund- of�icials meet in March for what would ing gapround for expires. his island will be �illed by the be their �irst formal get-together since Regarding funding especially, the Prime Minister took of- ical�ice inchanges December. in the UK towards the end A series of rapid Brexit-related polit- British government of Prime Minister trationJohnson that; has “projects repeated for a the commitment OTs under beof lastdeferred. year meant that the annual Joint theseby the funding previous streams Theresa will May continue adminis- to MinisterialThe UK government Council(JMC) under summit then-prime had to be covered by the EU for their dura- tominister assuage Theresa any fears May of and the nowOTs beingunder left its tion.” incurrent a lurch leader as a result Boris ofJohnson Brexit. has set out mierLooking Taylor-Farrell at opportunities said that with possibly the plannedarising fromupgrade Brexit, to 'sthe island's port Pre-  UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson facilities, his government is exploring longerCayman in the Islands EU “there Premier could be Aldensome visa-free travel and tariff and quota-free leaves the EU it will be more welcoming challengesMclaughlin inhas terms said ofthat ensuring with the there UK no is British companies developing further tradehaving with Montserrat the Caribbean. as a springboard for The Premier tion of the Cayman Islands’ efforts as it His British Virgin Islands counterpart, alsotrade, pointed among otherout that, things.” “in terms of re- in that sense.” a level playing �ield and fair considera- In the case of , speaking re- initiatives." funding, plus he also wants to maintain recommended to the UK that it create cently during a forum on 'Whither An- relates to EU-driven �inancial services directAndrew contact Fahie, withhas similar the EU concerns in several over ar- placement EU funding, he has of�icially guilla"Will in Brexit Brexit', impact Premier our Victorprogress Banks to- eas. Overseas Territories from which to fund wardsasked: “Whata greater is all level the offuss autonomy about?” and Speaking recently in the Legislative In an extensive statement on Brex- climatea Sustainable change, Development biodiversity Fund and for sus- all areasAssembly where he thereferred UK could to an assist undertaking the ter- ritoryfrom the with British its direct government lobbying to of look the into EU Fahie addressed, among other areas, the economicself-reliance? and Will historical it change relationshipour colonial it and its implications for the BVI, Mr noted,tainable “since energy the projects.” BVI is not eligible for thatrelationship? we have Will with it changeterritories the of social, EU This is the main would revolve around as one of the Overseas Countries and “This is particularly important,” he theon issues Cayman of speci�ic Islands interest. lucrative, global- TerritoriesBVI losing its(OCTs) Associate directly Status associated in the EU with the bloc and EU funding. rat,funds the elsewhere.” BVI has indicated an interest in Member States with whom we have bor- “This is very unfortunate since the BVI exploringLike the opportunitiesCayman Islands for and internation- Montser- ders? Like St. Maarten-St. Martin as well fundingly-recognised programs offshore and �inancialease of travel centre. to is eligible for little other development al trade presented by Brexit as the UK ofas theSt. Barths?" foregoing is going to change then theThe EU OTs under have the been UK’s bene�iciaries membership of EU of According to Premier Banks, "If none the bloc. The BVI leader said his territory will same goals and aspirations for our na- The issue of funding is of particu- assistance,” he stated. continueseeks out tonew be trading fully engaged partners. with the tionalAnguilla development will be heading that we towards have em- the Premier Fahie said he has had talks EU on a range of areas including, the EU braced before Brexit. plementationwith UK government period and of�icials upcoming “to getUK list of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions, "However," he added, "if the issues thelar relevancemost recent to Montserrat being infrastructure which has consultationsclari�ications andwith assurances the Overseas on Territo-the im- membership in the Overseas Countries prove challenging, in any new agree- fundingbeen the covering bene�iciary part of its EU port programs, devel- ries on their priorities for negotiations opment project - paid for mainly by the UK, and tourism promotion. He said, “It has been made clear to the liticaland Territories presence in Association Brussels. (OCTA) as movementment/arrangement towards thereconstitutional will be good ad- UKwith that the the EU.” BVI wishes to retain as many an Associate Member to maintain a po- vancementreason for and Anguilla economic to accelerate transforma- its on UK and EU funding ever since suf- feringMontserrat severe economic has been disruption heavily reliant and currently enjoy with the EU, including bean’sThe negotiating BVI is also body seeking on EU Associate matters of the bene�its and privileges that we andMembership Premier Fahiein CARIFORUM, said once thatthe Carib-is ap- alsotion/development." seems less concerning. proved, “we will begin to engage the EU Meanwhile, for the issue on various matters involving trade and development alongside our Caribbean outlinedIn an interviewhis territory's last position: December with the“Bermuda UK's Sky isNews, less Premieraffected Davidthan some Burt Premier Sharlene Cartwright Robin- other overseas territories as we do not neighbours.” receive aid from the European Union," previously outlined how her territory he stated. son of the had "We believe that with the UK leaving the European Union that are outside thecould EU, bene�it there’s from an Brexit.opportunity for the that“Additionally, from the United we have Kingdom. relations with UK to have that direct funding with us, she stated in an interview with the UK's in the world that have regulatory equiv- Guardian newspaper. alence"As I saidwith thereboth arethe onlyEU and two the countries United "We feel this is a good opportunity for a straight face-to-face relationship with “That is something that Bermuda has the UK. outsideStates, being of Brexit, Bermuda and afterand Switzerland.” Brexit that’s something that the will

The Turks and Caicos leader said: Premier said. ing"Looking ready. at post-Brexit, there is going to haveThe toUK get and on the its EU own,” will thenow Bermuda move to be a lot of �light capital and we’re stand- the next phase which is negotiations on a trade deal. That of itself will hold im- "We know there are a lot of opportu- plications for the OTs, deal or no deal.  nities for business people here. I know we can bene�it because after the UK

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Contact Ralph at 916 2000 or email [email protected] LOCAL NEWS C�������� T���� Thursday, February 13, 2020 | Issue No 498 PAGE A5 Enterprise Cayman Workforce Development Initiative Expands Programme to Include Work Placements and Mentorships Cayman Enzerprise City Is Connecting Caymanians With Innovative Careers being created within Cayman’s Special Economic Zones Cayman Enterprise City’s (CEC)

Enterprise Cayman is now offering experience & business operations and multipleworkforce ways development to help young programme, Caymani- marketingMentorship & communications. Programme offerings are designed to ensure that signed to be customisable per partici- asans many get workforce young Caymanians ready. The expandedand resi- pantThe and Mentorship can last anywhere Programme from is one de- dents as possible have access to quality learning experiences and opportunities ments where mentors or industry pro- to pursue dynamic careers available fessionals"pep-talk" meet session with to 6-monththeir mentee’s place- within Cayman’s award winning special once a month. economic zones, which include Cayman Samsara Leung a participant in the mentorship programme discussed her experience with one of the Cayman Tech ativesTech City, City. Cayman Maritime & Aviation City and Cayman Commodities & Deriv- with Valerian Capital, my programming crucial to Caymanian’s future develop- City companies. “When I �irst started ment“We within recognise their that chosen work industry. experience This is However, as the program went on, I got is why CEC has created diverse ways to toknowledge learn a new was coding largely language theoretical. ‘R’ and get young people and career changers got to practice real world applications. involved within Cayman’s vibrant spe- It really opened my eyes about the ad- cial economic zones. Whether you’re vancements in technology and has over- all provided me with further answers on  Photo from annual networking event taking an internship, mentorship or work placement, you will gain countless my careerWork path.” Placement got to interact with multiple internship work readiness skills required to launch Programme part of the Cayman Tech City communi- applicants and offer career advice. Ryan your career,” said Charlie Kirkconnell, and Sa�iyah Raudales will now become Chef ExecutiveSummer Of�icer in atthe CEC. City designed for career changers who may with Brave Software International SEZC at Brave Software International SEZC Internship Programme beThe too old Work to apply Placement to the Summer Programme in the is asty. a Aaron Support Santamaria, Engineer whosaid now“my advice works explained,Watson, Director “The past of internsIT & Infrastructure have shown The Summer in the City internship City internship programme but are still outstanding technical ability and Brave programme is now accepting online applications. The deadline to apply is ties within the special economic zones. learnfor future from interns the industry would beleaders. to make These the Successfullooking for workcandidates experience will opportuni- cultivate aremost incredible of it. Take global every companies opportunity we to SoftwareApplications is looking are forwardnow being to anotheraccept- to Caymanians and residents of the strong educational records and have an edexciting for theyear 2020 of applications.” Enterprise Cayman Cayman22 March Islands 2020. Thebetween initiative the ages is open of ability to thrive in fast-paced, dynam- yard. Participating in the Summer in the “Summer in the City” Internship, Cityhave Internship access to rightprogramme here in is our the back- best Mentorship and Work Placement between one to two months during the open to all Caymanians and residents thing I could have done, because of this programme. The deadline to apply summer18-25 and months. features The internships programme lasting aims ic environments. Work placements are it has allowed me to start my career in is 22 March 2020. For more infor- to place 20+ young people in intern- mation, applications can be found ships across a number of sectors includ- within the age 25 +. online (www.enterprisecayman.ky). ing internet technology, software de- Of last year’s 15 internship place- technology.” Queries can be directed to innovate@ ments, four participants walked out ingOver event 35 arranged special economic by CEC. Companieszone com- caymanenterprisecity.com  with full-time jobs, Aaron Santamaria, panies took part in the annual network- velopment, science & technology, client Matthew Elphinstone, Roshane McField New concrete parrots being created By Christopher Tobutt coming to stay at their lovely house NorthDavid Side and from Kathy their Quasius home in have Wiscon- been

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Sometime,idea struck not him: too “Maybe long afterward, I could make he a concrete turtle,” he said to himself. out of concrete, so that now when you started making more and more animals wonderful concrete animals greet you fromdrive hisalong front Old garden. Robin SomeRoad ofall them kinds are of jumpingnormal-size, right likeout of the the shark, sandy theground agou- as ifti out the of Mahi-Mahi water) or (whichthe crocodile seems (which to be is still pretty big, actually). Others are the scorpion, and the octopus: “I call it super-sized, like the giant land-crab and aroundJurassic Park,Cayman’s Cayman,” wildlife, Mr. Quasiusandthe said.only  David Quasius works on a concrete parrot  David Quasius and one of the four new parrots thingEverything missing, inreally, the was park Cayman’s is themed na- be perched on a concrete tree, “Probably an almond tree, because Cayman parrots thattional I was bird, going the to parrot. do a Cayman Taking upParrot. the providetwo more as coats close-to-life of cement,” a texture he said. of Thethe because it developed a crack during the Thenstory, IMr. got Quasius a call from said: Ron “I �inally Hargrave decided the Both pairs which were begun a cou- �inal coat is very carefully �inished, to itsearthquake,” two things: he Isaid. can often see families like almonds,” Mr. Quasius said. ers, as possible. When I went to visit, “People ask why I do it, and I say, well tion now. “The most important and real animal’s skin, or in this case, feath- Chef from Tukka restaurant, and he said: time-consumingple of weeks ago part are is nearinggetting the comple- metal becausewith kids of coming course here, everything and the iskids super- love “Dave I’m doing a parrot sanctuary and armature, which supports the sculpture, natedthey were some still nice not sculptures �inished, butto the were Botan- tak- size,it. I call and it I letJurassic them Parkclimb Grand around Cayman on the I would like to show you what I’ve been ing shape nicely. Mr. Quasius has also do- animals and do whatever they want. doing for the last year,” so I went there. armature out of strong rebar, which he greets you when you begin driving down The other thing is when we are sitting QuasiusHis idea wasis to onlybring too in happythe kids to sooffer they a pair can hasright,” to bend Mr. Quasius and cut said.to shape. He makes On top the of ic Park: the huge cement Iguana which out there, we get to meet people from all oflearn concrete about parrots, Island �ife. perched It’s wonderful.” on a concrete Mr. this, he uses standard metal mesh used lovely little crocodile emerging from one over the world. I have met a thousand tree, to complement the two he is going the park’s driveway is one of his, as is a  for masonry �inishes. “The �irst coat is a of the park’s many ponds. “I am going people in the park, and they come and to make for his park. Each pair is going to scratch-coat, then I �inish off with one or to have to �ind time to mend the Iguana, chat every day.”

 Giant land-crab  Supersized Blue Iguana  Spectre the Octopus LAW ENFORCEMENT | LOCAL NEWS PAGE A6 Thursday, February 13, 2020 | Issue No 498 C�������� T����

POLICE NEWS Fatal Jet Ski Collision Two Vehicles Involved in off Seven Mile Beach a Collision with Injuries Hospital by emergency services, where she was pronounced dead. The rider of in Cayman Brac Shortly before 12:30PM on Sunday, 9 February, of�icers received a report of a The matter is currently under inves- result of the collision. One person was vicinityfatal collision of Piper involving Way. The two rider jet skisof one in tigation.the other jet ski was uninjured. transported to the hospital and treat- the water off Seven Mile Beach, in the servicesOn Friday, were 7dispatched February, by just the before 9-1- ed for what appears to be minor inju- was transported to the Cayman Islands old visitor from the United States.  111:20PM, Communications police and Centre other toemergency a report of the jet skis was severely injured and The deceased woman was a 69-year- of a motor vehicle collision, involving means to the hospital and was also two (2) vehicles, along South Side West treatedries. Another for what person appears travel to by be private minor Road in Cayman Brac. injuries. Three-Vehicle Collision It appeared that both vehicles were The driver of the offending vehicle traveling in the opposite direction on was warned for intended prosecution South Side West Road, when one of on suspicion of careless driving and with Injuries on Shamrock the vehicles swerved into the lane of the other causing a head on collision. The matter is currently being investi- Road, 10 February Two people complained of injuries as a gateddriving by under Cayman the Brac in�luence Police of Station. alcohol. transported to the Cayman Islands Motorists Advised reportShortly of a before three-vehicle 10:00PM collision yesterday, on Hospitalrolet and to thebe treated Honda for Accord minor wereinju- 9 February, of�icers responded to a ries. The driver of the Honda Civic left to Exercise Caution HondaShamrock Civic Road collided in the vicinitywith a ofgreen the the scene of the accident and was lat- ChevroletSavannah Rubiswhich service was waiting station. to A turn red er transported to the Cayman Islands right onto the eastbound lane of Sham- Hospital for treatment for serious but During Valentine’s Mile non-life-threatening injuries. The driv- er, a man age 29 of West Bay, was lat- Race Caribbean will be hosting their onto South Church Street and east onto boundrock Road. lane and The collided Civic then with travelled a white er arrested on suspicion of leaving the ending at Bayshore left into oncoming traf�ic on the east- scene of an accident. He remains in Sunday, 16 February at 4:00PM. Par- Mall. The event is expected to be com- eastbound. hospital in stable condition. ticipantsannual Valentine’s will start Mileat Goring road Avenue race on pletedWarwick by Drive,4:30PM HondaEmergency Accord services which wasattended travelling the The matter is currently under inves- vised to exercise caution if travelling in scene and the occupants of the Chev- tigation.  these areas on Sunday. Motorists evening. are ad- and travel south onto Walkers Road then west onto Memorial Avenue, north Keynote Speaker announced for 3rd Annual Youth Mental Symposium Under the theme ‘Empowering Youth. Inspiring who will discuss exposure therapy; a cognitive-be- The presentation will provide a unique and nuanced havioural approach designed to reduce symptoms perspective on how to empower our youth with em- um will discuss various tools to assist young adults of anxiety and empower individuals to conquer their sufferingHope”, this with year’s mental Alex health Panton issues Foundation in the Cayman Symposi- Is- lands. apathy necessary and without component accommodating in developing their competence anxiety. and Mr fears. Mr Ashworth said, “It is an honor and privilege Ashworth said “Learning to move toward discomfort is to have received the invitation to provide the keynote The Foundation has announced this year’s keynote at the symposium. I am looking forward to sharing my con�idence.” speaker will be Kevin Ashworth, Clinical Director of knowledge of anxiety disorders and exposure therapy Dr Marc Lockhart, Chairman of the Mental Commis- the NW Anxiety Institute based in Portland Oregon, with the participants,” of this important event. tion.’sion will give a presentation titled, ‘5 Myths about the Adolescent Brain: Empowering Youth with Informa-

Dr Catherine Day and Dr Xenia Goddard will focus ison a theschool Zippy based & Apples programme social for literacy children programme to help them re- cently launched by the Alex Panton Foundation. This emotions effectively. develop skills in communication and manage their

Attendees will also have the chance to hear directly from youth leaders involved in the Alex Panton Foun- dation Youth Ambassador Programme who will take part in a panel discussion, moderated by Dr Colleen edBrown by the and Foundation Bill LaMonte. to promote interpersonal and life The Youth Ambassador Programme (YAP) was creat- experiencing, recognise their strengths and connect themskills withand designed other resources to validate if needed. what young people are The objective of the programme is to provide sup- port to the youth of Cayman who experience mental health challenges, in particular anxiety and depres- sion, in a way that builds resilience, inspires hope and

to offer peer support with compassion, understanding anda ‘way active forward.’ listening. YAP hopes to motivate young people

ForThe moreSymposium details will and take to registerplace on for February the 3rd 22 annual at the Ritz Carlton Grand Cayman 12:00pm – 5:00pm.

Youth Mental Health Symposium head over to alexpan- tonfoundation.ky. TowerThe symposiumand Health City.is made possible thanks to speakers and volunteers as well as Burger King, Hurley’s Media,

 Kevin Ashworth, Clinical Director of the NW Anxiety Insti- tute based in Portland Oregon LOCAL SPORTS C�������� T���� Thursday, February 13, 2020 | Issue No 498 PAGE A7

 Jessica McTaggart rode the Intermediate 1 test on Loris  Leah Alberg riding Kartouche to the win in Training Level Test 3 (Adult) McTaggart Rides Towards CAC Goal By Eve van den Bol the competition. Other highlights from the show include newcomers Sandra On Sunday, Cayman's elite dressage Gowrie and Nadia Thompson who • USEF First Level Test 3 (Adult) — • USEF Training Level Test 1 (Adult) Jessica McTaggart riding Bandalero — Leah Alberga riding Moon Lady portant step on the road to internation- • USEF First Level Test 3 (Junior) — • USEF Training Level Test 1 (Junior) alathlete, competition Jessica when McTaggart she rode took her an horse im- competed for the �irst time at a CIEF Kayla Mannisto riding Ray of Light — Olivia Ziemniak riding Teddy whomDressage she show. won bothMarley of Trenchher classes also andde- • USEF Frist Level Test 1 (Adult) — • USDF Introductory C Test (Junior) buted her new horse, Gitana RDL, on Leah Alberga riding Kartouche — Sierra Martin riding Fly With Me Loris 7 in the FEI Intermediate 1 test for • USEF First Level Test 1 (Junior) — • USDF Introductory B Test (Adult) — Showthe �irst of time the season,ever, scoring which an was impressive held at Pointthe award Champion for Junior for Highher ride Point on Cham- Ban- Marley Trench riding Gitana RDL Sandra Gowrie riding Joey  the65.23% Equestrian at the Center. �irst National The FEI DressageInterme- dalero.pion. McTaggart was named Adult High • USEF Training Level Test 3 (Junior) • USDF Introductory B Test (Junior) diate 1 test is the harder of the two tests — Marley Trench riding Gitana RDL — Alyssa Hislop riding Amarilla sage Shows scheduled for this season to obtain a qualifying score to compete The second of the four National Dres- that McTaggart will need to ride in order located on the Linford Pierson Highway will take place at the Equestrian Center maat the in 2022.next Central American & Caribbe- always, spectators are welcome and ad- an Games which will take place in Pana- missionon March is free. 29th starting at 8:00am. As her ride, "While there are a few things For more information on the Cayman McTaggart was clearly pleased with Islands Equestrian Federation, includ- ing a calendar of events, please visit fromwe still Loris. need He is to an work amazing on, horse overall that I ciefcay.com. continuescouldn't have to develop asked with or expected time." more Winners of each class in decreasing The Cayman Islands Equestrian Fed-

USEF "R" judge from Ocala, Florida, for order of dif�iculty were: eration (CIEF) �lew in Bill Woods, a • FEI Intermediate 1 — Jessica McTaggart riding Loris 7

 Sierra Martin won the Introductory C Test (Junior) riding Fly With Me  Sandra Gowrie receiving her blue ribbon from the judge, Bill Woods

 Marley Trench was named Junior High Point Champion riding her horse Gitana RDL  Olivia Ziemniak rode Teddy to a win at Training Level Test 1 ADVERTISE WITH US 5 DAYS PER WEEK MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY Email : [email protected] 916-2000 | www.caymaniantimes.ky LOCAL NEWS PAGE A8 Thursday, February 13, 2020 | Issue No 498 C�������� T����

 Works on rehabilitating the runway at Owen Roberts International Airport began in early February 2020 and will take approximately five months to complete ORIA Airport reopened Tuesday morning The runway at Owen Roberts Interna- rary ramps to prevent a reoccurrence throughout the remainder of the pro- tions on Tuesday, 11 February 2020, at ject. tional Airport resumed full �light opera- Runway operations were suspend- ed7:00 yesterday a.m. at 3:23 p.m. as a result of action“We to had address a slight the set-back situation yesterday and to partial damage to a temporary asphalt on �light operations but took immediate ramp placed on the evening of Sunday, operations after safety inspections and 9 February 2020 as part of the runway controlledsecure the observationsrunway, only indicatedresuming it�light was rehabilitation project currently under- way to strengthen the runway. Safety inspections and controlled observations safe to do so,” said Albert Anderson, by airport engineers were carried out yesterday’sCayman Islands operations Airports and Authority last night’s CEO. immediately following the incident, in “I want to thank all teams involved in which the temporary asphalt ramp was to the highest standards of safety and works for their continued commitment were carried out yesterday evening to The runway rehabilitation project repair“lifted” theas a temporaryresult of aircraft ramp blast. and Worksto en- entailsoperational the excellence.”runway to be milled to a sure the permanent pavement was not affected. The runway was closed for ap- existing runway grooves, paint and proximately two and half hours, reopen- rubbernominal deposits, depth of 25mmand then to remove180mm the of hot mix asphalt will be placed on the a re-declared distance, allowing limited runway in a series of three paving lifts.  Cayman Airways 737-300 VP-CKZ Landing In ORIA Airport ing at 5:55 p.m. yesterday evening with temporary asphalt ramp will be placed �light operations to resume. onAt thethe end runway of each to night’saccount production, for the dif- a contractorAdditionally, met the last Cayman night Islandsto discuss Air- ference in the elevations of the new the �inal lift of pavement is completed, waytake approximatelyto be closed nightly �ive months to all toaircraft com- andports agree Authority’s enhanced project methodologies team and the to and existing pavement, and temporary the runway will be grooved and �inal movements,plete. The works between will the require hours theof 10:00 run- be used in the construction of tempo- beganmarkings in earlyplaced. February 2020 and will  Works on rehabilitating the runway paint striping will be installed. After p.m. and 7:00 a.m.

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