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INSIDE THIS ISSUE DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIP  EDITORIAL — page 2 BILL DEFEATED

The Paradox of a Modern Cayman

 COMMUNITY VOICE — page 6

 (L-R) Hon. Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Cayman Islands LA, Arden McClean; Hon. Deputy Leader of the Opposition and MLA for Newlands, Alva Suckoo

The Cayman Islands Legislative A likelihood that the UK might also bly that by early in the day the disen- Assembly on Wednesday rejected a impose same-sex marriage on the terri- chantment that he felt had somewhat proposed Domestic Partnership Law tory as a result also loomed large during THE DANGERS OF EXPEDIENCY by a narrow but yet telling 9-8 vote, the previous two days of debate. was doing the right thing, his displeas- AND CONFLATION despite a passionate appeal by Hon. A disappointed Hon. Premier Alden uresubsided was still as palpable. he was con�ident that he Premier Alden McLaughlin. Seemingly anticipating that his gov- The law was intended as a compro- the disillusionment and despair which ernment was facing losing the historic  COMMUNITY VOICE — page 6 mise in lieu of same-sex marriage. descendedMcLaughlin over on Wednesday him on Tuesday re�lected night on The historic vote brings to an end one following two days of intense and pas- tions, Mr McLaughlin felt that political phase of a long-running battle over legal sionate contributions over the contro- expediencyvote with its had socially-de�ining triumphed over implica- prior recognition of same-sex unions but it is versial Domestic Partnership Bill, giving indications of support even though he now felt that it could open the door to a legal recognition to same-sex couples. had agreed to a free vote. full imposition of same-sex marriage as Although he told Wednesday’s meet- further legal challenges are expected. ing of the territory’s Legislative Assem- ... Continued story on page 3 COUNTING THE Barbadian COST OF COVID TO landlords The Growing Pains of a Colonial Territory GOVERNMENT losing out  ART & CULTURE — page 7 The Cayman Islands government is It highlights that up to 19 June the expected to end up spending around Government had spent $21.5 million to tenants CI$46.7 million on the range of meas- on COVID-related activities. ures it has put in place to suppress the Titled “Overview of the Government’s spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in costs in relation to COVID-19”, the re- the jurisdiction. port provides a factual summary of the That’s the conclusion of a report Government’s response to the COV- ID-19 pandemic and a position state- Auditor General (OAG). ment of costs incurred to 19 June 2020 issued“We estimateMonday fromthat the Of�icetotal cost of the of and the estimated costs of commit- COVID-related activities will be at least $46.7 million,” the report says. ... Continued story on page 5 Eco-friendly art show opens July 31st  Barbadian landlords are suffering from delinquent tenants  LOCAL NEWS — page 9 Barbadian tenants who are not pay- ing their rent because of the COVID-19

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EDITORIAL COMMUNITY NOTICES Botanic Park hosts Orchid Sale The Queen Eliza- beth II Botanic Park in partnership with the Cayman Islands Orchid Society is host- ing an Orchid Sale on Saturday, 1st August 2020. This latest sale is set for 9:00am to 3:00pm at the Botanic Park on Frank Sound Road, North Side and The Paradox of a will feature outdoor orchids only. The fundraising sale Modern Cayman will be held inside the Rotary Schoolhouse, The issue of same sex marriage is sex relationships, it is unlikely that you and will host a range easily one of the most divisive topics of plants from the Cayman has ever faced, and the out- ty of debate from some legislators. stunning Vanda Or- come of the debate and vote on the Do- mayIn havethe face been of satis�ied inevitable with defeat, the quali- the chid to the fragrant Chocolate Orchid. Admission is $5.00 for adults while mestic Partnership Bill is indicative of Premier urged his fellow legislators to All plants will be will be individually children 12 and under are free. Spend that reality. “vote their conscience”. In the end, the the day enjoying the natural surround- Though Cayman prides itself on its Bill was defeated by the narrowest of ings of the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic rich Christian heritage, it also positions margins (nine votes to eight) with re- sale.priced and of �lowering size but not Park and take home an orchid or two itself as a modern, progressive society. joicing from church supporters in the necessarilyOrchid lovers �lowering can also at expect the timeto hear of in support of the Park and the Orchid And that creates an interesting paradox. gallery and sighs by others who hoped a talk from the Botanic Park’s Horti- Society. The Bill provides for an “alterna- to see a new day being ushered in to cultural Manager, Nick Johnson on or- Requests for the propagation of tive framework for the recognition of promote equality. chid tying and potting. Mr. Johnson has plants found at the Park can also be ar- rights for people who wish not to mar- This issue has highlighted politi- been propagating and growing orchids ranged, and a variety of other types of ry” and is not limited to same sex part- cians’ ability to debate issues on merit for 25 years representing a wealth of plants will also be on sale in the Botan- nerships. However, it has been seen as and reason compared to impulse and knowledge and expertise, ideal for ic Park’s Visitor’s Centre. a straight vs gay debate. emotion. One of the questions that lin- the beginner and intermediate orchid To learn more, email manager@bo- Legislators spoke passionately as ger is if this legislative exercise should grower. tanic-park.ky or call 947-9462.  they debated the Bill, which the Pre- be used as a barometer by which to mier was at pains to point out was not test the suitability of its leaders. as a result of any government policy but As Cayman prepares to consider who because the Court of Appeal found Cay- should occupy the hallowed halls of the Tourism Stipend man to be in breach of Article 8 of the Legislative Assembly come next sum- European Convention on Human Rights mer, it is clear that the microscope by and the corresponding section (9.1) of which they will be doing so looms large. Programme Re-Opens the Cayman Islands Constitution. Another lingering important ques- As the debate unfolded, the contri- tion, however, is how will the people butions of some have left many in our of Cayman preserve their proud Chris- for New Registrants community shaking their heads at the tian heritage, while showcasing them- absurdity of the choice of words from selves as an equally proud progressive The Ministry of Dis- people elected as leaders. Regardless country. That remains an interesting trict Administration, of where you stand on the issue of same paradox.  Tourism and Transport will reopen registration for the stipend program aimed at assisting Cay- manians who worked in PLANE WING the Tourism sector and have been displaced due CLEANINGC SERVICE to the COVID-19 pan- demic that has impacted OFFICES, HOUSES, SCHOOL etc our tourism industry. We are reliable & trust worthy Starting on Wednesday, 29 July structions for submitting their bank- 2020, displaced tourism employees ing details for payment. 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There were many to the upcoming general election due by high quality and passionate speeches by members of the Legislative Assembly the concept of same-sex marriage or its alternativenext May and of domestica lack of public partnership. af�inity for stated. When Mr McLaughlin stated “we shall onBut both the sides Governor of this said: dif�icult “I am debate,” nonethe- he see who’s here and who’s not next time less greatly concerned that the Legislative around” that was seen as alluding to the Assembly has not passed the Bill. It is a next election at which this issue was al- sad day for the rule of law in the Cayman ready been seen as a key determining Islands, a cornerstone of our democracy.  Hon. Deputy Premier and MLA for factor. “The Grand Court, Court of Appeal and Cayman Brac West and Little Cayman, Moses Kirkconnell In lieu of same-sex marriage, the new the Cayman Islands Government itself,  Hon. Premier Alden McLaughlin law fashioned largely on an equally con- have all recognised that there is a clear troversial law in Bermuda, is intend- legal obligation on the Legislative Assem- court made itself very clear that the pro- next generation of legislators will legis- ed to recognise a legal union between bly to provide a framework to end dis- tection sought by Ms Dee and Ms Bod- late for same-sex marriage. They have a same-sex couples. crimination against same-sex couples.” den (the two petitioners at the forefront very different outlook than our genera- The goal of having same-sex unions Mr Roper stated: “The Legislative As- of the issue) must be put in place.” tion and the one that has gone before us, recognised in law has been a long-run- sembly has an overriding responsibil- Quoting from the court ruling, he read: so let us leave it for them to decide.” ning legal hurdle through the Cayman ity to uphold the rule of law to ensure “Moreover, in the absence of expeditious Mr McLaughlin also felt that the is- Islands court system, aspects of which it is compliant with the Cayman Islands action by the Legislative Assembly, we sue of the Domestic Partnership Bill are now headed to the Privy Council. Constitution, Court of Appeal Judge- would expect the United Kingdom gov- has wider implications for the Cayman The Premier rejected accusations that ment and the European Convention on ernment to recognise its legal respon- Islands for its constitutional advance- the public consultation on the delicate is- Human Rights. sibility and take action t to bring this ment and relations with the United “I appreciate the considerable efforts unsatisfactory state of affairs to a close” Kingdom. He said that there was extensive con- of the Honourable Premier and Attor- With that prospect hanging over the In that context, he warned of “the po- sultation,sue was unsatisfactory especially with and the insuf�icient. clergy. issue, Mr McLaughlin informed the As- litical risk of inaction”. The law as drafted excuses members mise and balance for the country be- sembly: “I can tell you Madam Speaker, of the clergy from presiding over do- tweenney-General our clear to legal �ind thecommitments best compro- and straight from the horse’s mouth that MCCLEAN mestic partnership. the strong views of many in the commu- that stated expectation certainly caught Hon. Deputy Leader of the Opposi- Mr McClaufglin said that if same-sex nity on this issue.” the attention of the United Kingdom tion in the Cayman Islands LA, Arden marriage is imposed in Cayman, all mar- “I believe the draft Bill achieved that government.” McClean called the introduction of the objective by protecting the institution of Pointing to the anticipated political by law have to marry same-sex couples marriage, which I know is of such great reactions locally he added that, “the ... Continued story on page 4 orriage forego of�icers their including right to theperform clergy mar- will importance to many. riage ceremonies. With the vote going down to the wire, the following observation: the Premier dared members to cast “UKQuite Ministers signi�icantly, will the consider Governor carefully made their vote and not abstain. the implications of the Bill’s defeat,” he “I don’t want anyone to abstain. Stay concluded. and vote your conscience,” he chal- The Governor would have the author- lenged, “and you will have to live with ity to impose a same-sex law if directed the consequences of your decision.” by the UK should the British government But he cautioned that if MLAs voted as choose one of the options available to it they had indicated and the bill fails “it will to have the law enacted here. be a greater disaster than this Domestic It could also do so by an Or- Partnership Bill multiplied tenfold.” der-In-Council from London. 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Continued story from page 3 He saw a situation where, if Cayman did not institute the law as its best suits Domestic Partnership Bill as “a day of the local community, a version possibly infamy.” not conducive to Cayman was likely to “I cannot recall one instance in the be imposed by the UK. nearly 20 years since I have been a rep- He called for compromise and balance resentative has there been a more divi- locally on the disputatious issue saying sive bill promulgated in these hallowed Cayman’s international reputation was halls,” he stated. at stake. Mr McClean called on the government to withdraw the bill to allow for wider EDEN public consultation and questioned the On the other hand, the Hon MLA for perceived haste with which he said the Savannah, Anthony Eden remained ad- government was pressing ahead with it amantly opposed to both the Domestic  Hon. Minister for Education and MLA for compared to other pressing issues. Partnership Bill and homosexuality in  Hon Minister for Health and MLA for Cayman Brac and Little Cayman, Juliana Mr McClean also took issue with the general. Bodden Town East, Dwayne Seymour O’Connor-Connolly suggestion that unless Cayman institut- Quoting liberally from the bible, he ed the Domestic Partnership law, the UK said his deeply-held Christian beliefs led man “was not yet prepared” to support RIVERS could impose same-sex marriage on the him to no other conclusion than to con- the legislation. In her turn at the despatch box, the jurisdiction. clude that same-sex relations were an Hon. Minister for Financial Services and abomination. SEYMOUR Home Affairs, Tara Rivers (MLA for West MILLER He defended his strongly held and Hon Min for Health and MLA for Bod- Bay North), observed that while the is- Former Opposition Leader, Hon MLA strident news on the matter as being den Town East, Dwayne Seymour, de- sue was hugely divisive the democratic for Northside, Ezzard Miller recalled that based on biblical teachings and should livered a passionate oratory on his reli- process prevailed. it was a rift within the opposition over not be seen as hate speech. gious beliefs to underline why he could “That is the beauty of democracy. Peo- his stance on the issue which led to him “If it comes from the bible how could not support the bill. ple feel very strongly about the issue on now sitting as an independent member. some of these people call it hate speech? While he felt that “the bill is better both sides of the spectrum. Some people “My personal position is that I believe When I look around it seems like God’s than what could have been worse”, Mr think the bill goes too far and are op- we have an obligation as members of word is forgotten,” he lamented. Seymour said it was not one of the gov- posed to the idea of legally recognising this Assembly to protect the minority ernment’s priorities. any union besides marriages between a whether that be on the basis of sexual THE DEBATE: DAY TWO The Health Minister who is well- man and a woman. On the other hand, orientation, colour of skin, gender or any MCTAGGART known for his biblical quotes, called some people do not think the bill goes social-economic bias that might creep in. The second day of debate of Cayman’s the debate “a moment of truth” for him far enough or doesn't take the form that While he said he would be supporting hugely controversial Domestic Partner- and that he was not in a comfortable they’d like it to take.” the bill, Mr Miller however expressed ship Bill kicked off with Hon. Finance position on the issue given his convic- However, the Home Affairs Minis- several reservations including his pref- Minister Roy McTaggart voicing an tions. ter told her colleague MLAs: “To vote erence for a civil union rather than the opinion that the issue was less about against this bill will be to knowingly re- domestic partnership as outlined. same-sex and more about discrimina- BUSH fuse to carry out your obligations as a Acknowledging the political implica- tion. Hon MLA for West Bay Bay North, member of the Legislative Assembly to tions of his stance, with elections due He felt the Court of Appeal ruling uphold the law and what the Constitu- next year, Mr Miller stood his ground. gave the jurisdiction a second chance “very short on legs in the public eye.” tion requires of us as legislators.” to resolve the issue and challenged his BernieHe doubted Bush classi�ied the government’s the bill as asser-being KIRKCONNELL colleague MLAs to deal with the matter tion that the UK could impose same-sex BULGIN Hon. Deputy Premier and MLA for rather than defer it ti the UK government. marriage legislation on the Cayman Is- An intervention by the Hon. Attorney Cayman Brac West and Little Cayman, Mr McTaggart said it was critical that lands saying that they were scaremon- General Samuel Bulgin, sought to add Moses Kirkconnell, addressing the con- the bill makes domestic partnerships gering. some legal clarity to the bill given the troversy swirling around the bill, stated: “functionally equivalent” to marriage. “There is no discrimination against tone and direction of the debate. “Introducing this Domestic Partnership He said while not perfect the bill was gay people in the Cayman Islands,” he “It's an emotive issue and not surpris- nonetheless it for purpose. posited and insisted that there were ingly the debate so far has been very ro- it allows us to protect the intention of more pressing issues confronting the bust, sometimes emotive but thank God, ourBill isconstitution de�initely ain way keeping forward the becausesanctity HARRIS territory at the moment. fairly civil,” he noted. The Hon MLA for Prospect Austin He also felt that the matter should But the Attorney General emphasised: Harris, who is also a government Coun- have been decided via a referendum. “Nobody's trying to destroy marriage. and de�inition of marriage intact, while cillor for Employment, Border Control Mr Bush is also of the view that the The primary issue of this debate is about styleat the couples same providingwanting to the formalise legal and their �i- & Community Affairs admitted that he Domestic Partnership bill could lead to the rule of law.” commitmentnancial bene�it to one to ouranother.” alternative life- struggled with the bill and called it the an explosion in sham marriages. Mr Bulgin reassured that “after this He felt that if the Cayman Islands did “You open this Pandora's Box and law is passed - if it is passed - marriage not take action there was a risk of it be- being elected in 2017. you’ll see the amount of sham marriag- as we understand it will remain the ing imposed by the UK. mostHe said dif�icult his public debate consultations he has had sinceindi- es,” he warned. same, it will not change.” Mr Kirkconnell discounted independ- cated deep divisions in the society over “What will change,” he explained, “is ence as an option for the Cayman Is- the issue with many people saying that O’CONNOR-CONNOLLY that persons who are not interested in lands if it rejected the law and resisted they would have wanted more time to A strong Christian faith was also a the institution of marriage either for re- the UK imposing it, calling it impractical. consider the bill and its implications. prominent feature of the presentation ligious reasons or for any other reasons Mr Harris also felt that unless Cayman by the Hon. Minister for Education and at all, they will have an opportunity to HEW passed the bill the UK was likely to im- MLA for Cayman Brac and Little Cay- put in place an arrangement to deal with Also making the case in support of pose it either directly via an Order In man, Juliana O’Connor-Connolly. someone else in a legal way that can af- the bill was Hon. Minister of Commerce, Council or through the Governor’s re- She informed the House that she ford certain rights and responsibilities.” Planning and Infrastructure and MLA served powers. for George Town North, Jey Hew. He stressed that as the bill was “func- with her beliefs. EBANKS Placing objections to the Domestic tionally equivalent to marriage, not wouldRegarding vote against the possibility the bill as of it UK con�licts inter- In a brief contribution to the debate, Partnership Bill in the same bracket as identical” was the basis for his support. vention, her view is that the decision Hon. MLA for West Bay Central, Capt. segregation and prejudice, he warned had been devolved to the Overseas Ter- Eugene Ebanks also termed the bill the that, “these are things of the past world SUCKOO ritories. most emotive that he has had to debate and we will not out up with them any The Hon. Deputy Leader of the Op- Although she commended the draft- in his 19 years in the Assembly. longer. It has become unacceptable. We position Alva Suckoo (MLA Newlands) ers of the bill, Mrs O’Connor-Connolly He too cited “a rich Christian herit- have written kit in our comstitution., It said the nature of the issue was itself age” and the societal implications from is unavoidable. We have to deal with it.” nition of the intent of the bill in the legis- politically divisive. the bill. He was also concerned that if Cayman lationquestioned which why he saidthere left was it wideno clear open de�i- to “How can we vote for this and then go Mr Ebanks who is also a Councillor in did not act to recognise domestic part- interpretation. home and face our constituents and say, the Ministry of Environment and Hous- nerships in law, it would be introduced I didn’t know what I was doing? I didn’t ing said the very nature of the issue re- directly by the UK. is wide open, subject to interpretation understand it? Well by God in that case quired the ‘conscience vote’. “Let us not have legislation forced on by“If the there courts, is no the de�inition same courts in statute, that has it abstain.” us by the United Kingdom (that will) landed us here today. Why not put the But she assessed that abstaining was BRYAN continue the segregation and disharmo- out of the question. ny amongst our people,” he pleaded. The Deputy Opposition Leader was “The votes are so close on this most night Hon. MLA for George Town Cen- alsode�inition concerned in the about bill?” hethe questioned. law being ex- critical issue. The choice is up to us.” tral,In Kenneth the �inal Byran presentation chided onthe Tuesdaygovern- WIGHT ploited and misused for marriages of ment for what he regarded as inade- Support for the Domestic Partnership convenience. SAUNDERS quate public education and consultation bill also came from the Hon. MLA for For Hon. MLA for Bodden Town West, on what he said was a complex issue. George Town West, David Wight. consultation and concluded that Cay- Chris Saunders, “I had to take a long “I personally think there was an at- He felt there was insuf�icient public look at this issue and even a longer look tempt not to consult with the people be- at myself.” cause they knew how they (the people) “This issue bothers me to my core,” were going to feel.” he admitted, asking “How do you leg- Mr Bryan contrasted that with the islate morality, social values and spirit- huge effort he said the government had uality?” put into a costly public relations cam- “The only people that can decide paign for the equally controversial cruise those issues are the people of the Cay- port project which has since stalled. man Islands,” he said, “and they do it via The Cayman Islands Domestic Part- this Legislative Assembly.” nership Bill with all its complexities, Recalling the period it took for the US controversies and implications was be- and the UK to arrive at decisions on sim- ing closely watched by other Overseas ilar issues he said “people expect this Territories, regionally and internation- young country (Cayman) just to over- ally including by religious organisations night move there? 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Continued story from page 1 Ms. Winspear says “The Government “I along with the rest of the citizens has made a number of commitments of the Cayman Islands welcome the ac- ments made at the same date, according in relation to COVID-19, particularly tions taken by the Government to sup- to the OAG. in relation to providing assistance to press the spread of the disease. There Auditor General Sue Winspear says, is no doubt that the Government have “By 19 June, when the Government an- ship and supporting businesses to help succeeded in their number one priority nounced that the country was moving to bolsterindividuals the sufferingeconomy. �inancialThese commit- hard- of preserving life during the pandemic,” suppression leave 2, over $21.5 million ments could cost a further $25 million the Auditor General said. had been spent on COVID-related activ- at least.” “However,” she noted, “these actions ities.” The report summarises spending “Not surprisingly, the largest area of across seven categories of activity, in- The government had also incurred con- spending at that time was on healthcare. cluding healthcare, quarantine and so- siderablealso have revenuea �inancial losses cost.” from some of the Over $12.5 million had been spent on cial distancing, social assistance to indi- actions taken to respond to COVID-19, es- test kits, PPE and other medical supplies viduals, support for business, education, pecially closing the borders, where it will and equipment and the cost of carrying public sector personnel and other costs. have foregone huge income streams from out tests.” The report states that $14.2 million is import duties and tourist taxes. The report states that Government expected to be spent on healthcare and The OAG said it will address that and commitments made as at 19 June could $15.7 million spent on supporting busi- related areas in a further report expect- cost more than $25 million. ness. ed later this year.   Auditor General Sue Winspear Pines Retirement Home gets sweet treat While visitation restrictions are still seniors, the LCGC continues this tra- in place at The Pines Retirement Home dition in July 2020. We met our dear members of the Lions Club of Grand nurses and home administrators and Cayman decided they would not let prepared a special event for the resi- COVID-19 stop them from celebrating dents,” said Lions 2nd Vice president Cayman’s silver citizens. Mike Havelin. During the month of July, the Lions At the event the birthdays of two res- Club of Grand Cayman will always pro- idents and four staff members were cel- vide a birthday party for seniors at the ebrated. Pines and this month was no exception. Due to COVID-19 restrictions mem- On 18 July Lions members led by pres- bers were not allowed into the premises ident Carmin Godfrey threw a party for which meant that the traditional cele- the residents with the helping hands of brations that includes entertainment, staff at the retirement home. assistance with feeding, visits to the bed “Despite our members being unable ridden and presentation of gifts were to enter the premises to entertain our not possible. However, Havelin said the Club members who attend- ed the celebration prayed for the staff and also asked  (From left to right) Lions Club of Grand Cayman 2nd VP Mike Havelin, Pines Day Co-ordi- that they think of the Li- nator Margaret Lue, Lions President Carmin Godfrey and Lions 1st VP Eric Anderson deliv- ons singing happy birthday ering presents to the Pines home for a special birthday celebration for residents (Photos by Heidi Anderson/Lions Club of Grand Cayman) to the people celebrating birthdays. The club handed over party cake, gifts, favors, food and drink for the residents and nurses. “Once restrictions on care homes have eased, we have promised to go back, bring- ing with us our talented Lion Winston Hayle, togeth- er with many more Lions and supporters later in the summer for a sing-a-long and meet-and-greet,” Have- lin added. Only a small number of Lions were allowed to visit for the handover which in- cluded Godfrey, Lion 1st VP Eric Anderson, Mike Havlin and Lions John E Ebanks and Heidi Anderson. They attended the outdoor recep-  Lions Club of Grand Cayman marketing committee tion meeting Margaret Lue,  Lions Club of Grand Cayman Carmin Godfrey  Lions Club of Grand Cayman 2nd member Heidi Anderson presents a gifts to Pines Day the day care co-ordinator, with one of several gift baskets the club pre- VP Mike Havelin with some of the Co-ordinator Margaret Lue to be delivered to residents where they delivered the sented to residents at The Pines Retirement presents the club delivered to at the retirement home Home on 18 July residents special meal and treats. 

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pediency or con�lation when the stakes The Growing Pains of a Colonial Territory The growing pains of a small coloni- government, without any prior prepa- of the wealth created in the Cayman Is- local media about what Cayman’s future al territory, such as the Cayman Islands, should be after the pandemic. These are today varied and complex. Tradition- passenger to be transferred to a local islands’ residents, namely big business, editorials were politically correct, but ally, the growing pains of a British colo- hospitalration to without �ight the any pandemic, testing for allowed corona- a reallands estate �lows agents, to the wealthyexpat lawyers 20% of and the ny, or territory, have revolved around virus. The passenger died two days later other professionals. Tier 1 employs perspective, as there is no mention of the removal of the colonial administra- from the virus, which means that he had mostly expat workers and a few token thesadly role they Caymanians did not re�lect will play a Caymanian in such a tion, or at the very least the struggle to be infected when he was landed. Caymanians. future. Be aware of he who offers to plan for greater internal self-government. At Subsequently, the government react- Under Tier 2, the remaining 20% of your future; you may become extinct. If some point in the future, Cayman will ed to the death of the passenger by an- the wealth created is distributed to the the truth be told, there has never been a have to reckon with this challenge, be- nouncing policies and restrictions to help remaining 80 % of the poor, homeless, plan that prepared Caymanians for roles cause there will come a time when the reduce the spread of the disease. With Caymanians in low paying jobs. Cay- in a middle-class society. A colossal fail- colonial relationship will no longer be few exceptions, residents of the Cayman man’s Greed and Pain Economic System ure by our political leaders. Is this a new Islands complied with the directives and role for certain sectors of the media? Is Cayman has had its fair share of grow- emergency laws that were enacted. By try, legal and real estate markets. Cer- this another growing pain that Cayma- ing�it for pains purpose. including natural disasters, the grace of God and the commitment of is driven mostly by the �inancial indus- nians will have to overcome? Caymani- and sadly, poor political leadership that our doctors, nurses and medical support an essential part of the capitalist enter- ans have learned to overcome the grow- has stymied its growth economically and prise.tain level However, of greed/pro�it greed is intoxicating is considered and ing pain of devastating hurricanes, and socially. Growing pains can be viewed as has fared well in its pandemic response. can destroy you. they have learnt to stand up to a deadly challenges to be confronted in our per- Thestaff Premier�ighting theon theHon. front Alden lines, McLaughlin Cayman You cannot have a conversation about pandemic. Caymanians are resilient and sonal lives, or collectively as a society. should also be recognized for his role in economics and wealth distribution in I believe that they will learn to change Iron ore, to become usable metal, must Cayman without discussing education the political regime that imposes on However, we have not heard the last and unemployment. The Hon. Premier them an unfair economic system. growing pains are a necessary evil. ofthe it, �ight as againstthere will the pandemic.be new challenges and his PPM government have had seven Under the PPM government, the Cay- �irst2020 go has through provided the an furnace; unprecedented hence, when the borders are open. The gov- man Islands have been at sea and adrift number of growing pains for the Cay- ernment should not be pressured by big ans, but has failed to do so. It is hard to without navigational charts or compass. man Islands. These include being black- businesses to open our borders and put believe,years to but�ix unemploymentthe pandemic may for Caymani-have cre- It is mindboggling when you realize that listed by the EU, same sex marriages, the residents at risk. This virus will not be ated an opportunity for the government educated and Christian-minded politi- cruise port referendum, an earthquake, defeated until an effective vaccine has cians have treated their fellow Caymani- the continued manifestations of an un- been developed. ans as second-class citizens and there- fair economic system, and the corona- Let’s take a closer look now at our rectto �ix correlation this problem between once the and issuances all. I trust of fore expendables. Greed has become virus pandemic. Much can be written current economic system, which I would workthat the permits Premier and has unemployment �inally seen ofthe Cay- di- our compass and we have lost our way. about Cayman’s growing pains; however, venture to suggest, requires a clinical manians. However, we will have to wait I argue that Caymanians need to rethink in this article I have chosen to focus on overhaul, if we are to create a more just, to see how many work permit printing our social values and our political pri- two challenges, namely the coronavirus equitable and sustainable society for machines Mr. McLaughlin has ordered orities. I further argue that Caymanians pandemic and our current economic sys- Caymanians. for the new year, as I suspect we will see must change the way they think about tem, which marginalizes and holds back With the development and growth of thousands of permits being issued to new politics and the selection of their politi- waves of foreign workers. I predict that cians. I recommend that they try partic- On March 11, 2020 the World Health tries over the past 60 years, the islands Caymanians will have to wait for new po- ipatory democracy. Organizationa signi�icant portion announced of Caymanians. that the coro- haveCayman’s created tourism a modern-day and �inancial economic indus- Perhaps the lyrics of the great Bob navirus was a pandemic and issued cer- system. While this economic system has The government took over the man- Marley, best speaks to the change in tain procedures and practices to follow been adopted by other small states in agementlitical leadership of the Caymanto �ix this Islands problem. Public thinking that Caymanians have to make. the region, perhaps what is unique to High School in 1964. About the same “Emancipate yourself from mental crisis. By this time, COVID-19 cases had the Cayman Islands is the distribution of time, Sir Vassel Johnson, who is consid- slavery; none but ourselves can free beenin the reported �ight against in the USA, this Mexico public healthand in the wealth created by the economic sys- our minds. How long shall they kill the Caribbean, namely the Dominican tem. For the purpose of this discussion, try, started laying the foundation for our prophets, while we stand aside I have chosen to name our economic ered the father of our �inancial indus- and look.” case of coronavirus in the Cayman Is- system Cayman’s Two-tiered Greed and Finally, politics is an art and not an ex- landsRepublic arrived and the Jamaica. next day The on �irst March known 12, Pain Economic System which has been thirdthe sector. world Today, public we high have school a �irst system. world act science and, therefore in my opinion, 2020 aboard the Costa Luminosa. This enabled by the Hon Premier and his Why�inancial has industry,our school and system in my failed? opinion, Em- a we need politicians to exercise compas- cruise ship was welcomed without any PPM government. ployers on island often cite poor edu- sion and empathy. We need politicians concern for the possibility of the deadly It is estimated that under Tier 1, or cation and poor training as the reason who are prepared to build an economic coronavirus being on board. The PPM the Greed portion of the system, 80% why young Caymanians are not hired. system based on equity and inclusion However, this does not explain why Cay- of all Caymanians. We need politicians

TO TURN UP GET manians returning with degrees from who have the political will to pass the 100 PEOPLEFIRST A FREE T-SHIRT necessary laws to uplift the poor and The same government that says it wants less fortunate amongst us. No Cayma- tooverseas help Caymanians universities with cannot employment �ind jobs. nian, including status holders, who want to be a part of Cayman’s prosper- ity should be left behind. When will we ers.has aThe record real problemof rejecting is a quali�ied systemic Cay-and institutionalizedmanians for less quali�iedbarrier to foreign the hiring work- of justices visited on us and lead us to the Caymanians. promised�ind a visionary land? politician to right the in- The government spends $69,000 per To achieve this goal, we must hold our year per prisoner and spends $20, 000 politicians to a higher standard of per- per year for a scholarship for an under- formance and accountability. We must graduate degree. Anyone who has been demand a new approach to our politics lucky enough to get an undergraduate and distribution of economic wealth. We scholarship knows that it does not cover need an economic system based on eq- uity and inclusion of all Caymanians. In dergraduate degree. As a society what the May 26, 2021 general elections, the wethe seemcost of to �irst be yearsaying expenses is that itfor is an more un- Caymanian voter will have the opportu- important to lock our young people up nity to choose politicians under a new than it is to educate them. The premier style of politics, participatory democra- and his government seems to justify in cy. It is time for Caymanians to take their their minds that this is a good thing for heads of the sand and breathe the air of Cayman. political and economic freedom. 27th September 2020 The solution is to make education a national priority and improve the stand- About the Author ards of academic and technical training. Gilbert Con- Walk: 7am / Run: 7:15am Funding for undergraduate degrees nolly EMBA, should be increased by 50%. No edu- BBA, DIP. Mgt. TICKETS: $10 cation and no jobs equal poverty and Gilbert is a Prizes: Staycation at the Holiday Inn • Staycation at the Westin retired Cayman Dinner for 2 at the Lobster Pot • Plus many other prizes! ing more police, a bigger court system, Islands senior Contact: Brent 928-9099 or Chris 326-6783 • www.caymanhopefoundation.com biggersuffering. prisons This and equation more social justi�ies services, hav- civil servant. just to name a few. Having said that, I be- The views, lieve that the bigger problem here is the opinions and thinking of the PPM government to keep thoughts expressed in this article are Caymanians in a state of poverty. solely those of the author and do nec- The pandemic appears to have cre- ated other political opportunities. I re- thoughts of any organization, group or cently read glowing editorials in the individual.essarily re�lect the views, opinions or LOCAL SPORTS | ART & CULTURE C�������� T���� Friday, July 31, 2020 | Issue No 572 PAGE 7 The Emmanuel Brown Memorial North Sound Crossing Stingray athletes aim to raise $15,000 during 6-mile ‘Swim in Memory’ On Saturday, 8 August, a group of sen- The North Sound was Manny’s home The club is a year- ior athletes from Stingray Swim Club and place of work. His life and death round competitive will attempt to swim across the North are a message to all about how even the swim team offering Sound in honour of Emmanuel ‘Manny’ strongest of us are vulnerable to the dan- high-quality support Brown, who died tragically in a boating gers of both the sea and boating practic- and technique in- accident one year ago. Manny lived a life es. The hope is that through this swim struction for all ages we can promote water and boating safe- and abilities. With a football referee and owner of the Jungle ty and help bring about changes to make history of producing Floatin service water to attraction. others as He a policewas a of�icer,father our beautiful sea accessible and safe for swimmers who have of three and took his greatest pride in all to enjoy and respect. In furtherance performed well on the his children Noah, Raya, and Ricoh. of that goal, proceeds from the swim international stage in- Raya -- Emmanuel’s daughter, a Sting- will go to Stingray Swim Club which has cluding the Olympics, ray member and Cayman Islands Na- been dedicated to bringing swimming the team aims to pro- tional Team representative -- will be one to all children in Cayman for nearly 25 vide every member of the 5 athletes participating in the me- years. The swimmers’ goal is to try to with an opportunity morial swim. raise $15,000 in donations for the club. to improve swimming Traversing a distance of more than Stingray intends to use a portion of the skills and achieve suc-  The five Stingray Swim Club athletes who will attempt The 10 kilometres (or 6 miles), the ‘Swim proceeds to sponsor future members cess at their level of Emmanuel Brown Memorial North Sound Crossing on 8 Au- gust are Elana Sinclair, Alex Dakers, Kyra Rabess, Jake Bailey in Memory’ represents far more than a ability, from novice to and Raya Embury-Brown (Photo credit: Stingray Swim Club) physical feat. The other four swimmers participate in competitive swimming. high-performing com- and the Department of Environment who“This do notswim have is thecertainly �inancial one ability of the to petitors. Stingray pro- will be there in support of Raya. most meaningful events that I have been vides assurances that the time children • Donate to the Stingray Swim Raya said, “This swim means a lot to a part of since arriving in Cayman. The spend in swimming will be quality time support the team has for each other is offering guidance not only in their de- – 1361415940019 or CNB KYD – 10K in remembrance of my dad and to so strong and this swim is a testament velopment as athletes but also as young 01108031Club through Butter�ield Bank KYD supportme, being my able club. to Itdo is my going �irst to swim be a chal-over to it. It is not a small feat to swim across members of society. • Write a cheque payable to Stingray lenge but I’m so thankful to be doing the the North Sound but all four were more The swim is scheduled to start at Swim Club and mail to PO Box 11315, swim with my teammates. We always than happy to do it in support of Raya. KY1-1009. support and motivate each other. It’ll be I’m really happy we found a way to hon- 8:30am. The community is invited to Please state that the donation is for a tough swim but I’m excited!” our Manny,” Stingray Head Coach David showapproximately up at George 6am Town and Yacht �inish Club at 8and to The North Sound Memorial Crossing. The swim is planned to start at Star- Pursley said. For more information about Stingray Stingray Swim Club was founded in their courageous swim. Swim Club, please contact stingrayhead- Club, where Manny launched the Jungle 1996 with a goal to promote the sport welcomeTo donate the to swimmers Swim in Memory, as they �inishthere [email protected] or visit the club’s web- Float.�ish Point and end at George Town Yacht of competitive swimming at all levels. are several options: site, www.caymanswimming.com.  Response to Media Reports on sanctions Imposed by NACAC We, the below named members of the failure to refund “added charges made required to provide accommodation board of directors of the Cayman CAR- to member federations that contravened IFTA 2019, the entity formed to act as NACAC standing policy.” the Local Organising Committee (“LOC”) We unequivocally reject that any such thefor theLOC �ive-nightbooked and period paid commencingfor all such of the 2019 CARIFTA Games (“Games”) reimbursement is owed by the LOC and accommodations18th-22nd April 2019. in line We with con�irm the MOU. that wish to address the recent media re- The MOU further allowed for the LOC to ports in relation to sanctions imposed consider the claim as invalid, prioritis- by the North American Central Ameri- we stand �irmly behind our decision to can and Caribbean Athletic Association the funding that was entrusted to us by outsidepropose the a rate period for (i) of theextra Games. team of�icialsThe rel- (“NACAC”) on our Cayman Islands’ ath- theing ourCayman �iduciary Islands obligation Government to safeguard and evantabove sectionthe �ixed on limit Accommodation and (ii) occupancy Rates: cupancy and for occupancy outside letes and the allegation that the LOC is other sponsors of the 2019 CARIFTA For the 5-day period of the 2019 the period of the 2019 CARIFTA Cham- to blame for those sanctions. Games. CARIFTA Championships/Games, the pionships. In a letter which has been circulating Our factual account of the events lead- CARIFTA 2019 LOC is requested at in local media, CIAA President and LOC ing up to this most unfortunate result is minimum to bear the full board ac- conduct of the Games and obligations of Co-Chair, Lance Barnes purportedly an- as follows. commodation expenses of all athletes theAdditional LOC and attending speci�ics Federations relating to were the nounced to the CIAA membership that The LOC ‘s obligations were set out and learn of�icials. separately set out in a Technical Manu- NACAC has banned local athletes from in the Memorandum of Understand- The CARIFTA 2019 LOC may propose al which was drafted by the LOC (which participating “in any NACAC and World ing between NACAC, CIAA and the LOC a rate for extra team of�icials above included members of the CIAA). The Athletics athletic event including the dated 12 October 2018 (“MOU”). In ac- any �ixed limit that may be set by the Olympic Games” as a result of the LOC’s cordance with the MOU, the LOC was NACAC AA Council, for single room oc- ... Continued story on page 9 Eco-friendly art show opens soon By Lindsey Turnbull exhibitions last year saw artists Joseph was found and were able to release two Betty, Marcia Codner, Kaitlyn Elphin- live sharks from the net. They then col- A new art exhibition is opening on stone, Carlo Lee, Jessica Mittleman, June lected the net and gave it to me, so I de- Friday 31st July that will give view- South-Robinson, STOAK’D and Marian- cided to create a shark wrapped in net,” ers the welcome chance to refocus on na Szekely, in addition to Kerwin, join he advised. something other than the coronavirus together with environmental group The artwork, which will be on show for a while. Manavelins, a show by artist Plastic Free Cayman, to create art that at the new exhibition, is reminiscent of Kerwin G Ebanks, will feature a dozen would provoke viewers into thinking a similar piece currently on show at the 2 and 3-D works made from discarded more deeply about the issue of pollution National Gallery’s virtual exhibition, this materials that Kerwin has reimagined within Cayman’s environment. time a turtle. Creating a wire frame, Ker- and brought to life. The opening night “We had hoped to hold a third Trash win said he then added papier mâché to of the show will be hosted by Cayman Talks this year but then that was put on represent the body of a turtle to make it Handmade Collective, with a reception hold because of corona,” Kerwin advised. a solid piece of art. The paper he used to starting at 5pm, and everyone is encour- “So, I’ve been preparing for this show for create the papier mâché was itself made aged to visit. a while, walking on the beach, collect- from one-time use paper bags from the ‘Manavelins’, which means ‘scraps ing HTPE (plastics), cleaning them up grocery store. or odds and ends’, is an apt title for the and sometimes smashing pieces up into “With this piece I wanted to send a show, given that the artist spends hours smaller bits which I then sometimes mix message about the importance of re- with resin or use in a mosaic.” bits and pieces that have washed up on When Kerwin spots a piece of trash advised.  Artist Kerwin G Ebanks thetrawling shore the in orderbeaches to useof Cayman them for to artis- �ind that he believes he can turn into a piece sponsibly“Nowadays, disposing I walk of the �ishing beaches nets,” pick- he tic purposes. Kerwin says he has spent of art he says he lets the materials and ing up trash where I once used to pick Entry is free and complimentary years collecting items and determining the colours speak for themselves in up shells,” Kerwin said. “Today I’m se- drinks and canapes will be served at a how he can make art from what he col- terms of determining what he will make lective as to which beaches I take my series of Meet The Artist Nights. These lects. with them. kids to, to try and avoid garbage that nights are held each Saturday for the This latest exhibition has been born washes up. It’s really not fair to our month of August from 5 PM to 7 PM. out of a collective motivation by a group kids. I want to try and preserve the en- Social distancing protocols are strict- of artists which includes Kerwin, all erHe Walker, said the who recent was �indpaddle of a boarding dead shark in vironment for our kids and their kids to ly enforced; as such a maximum of 45 keen to promote the importance of Southwrapped Sound, in �ishing gave nethim by the Kelly impetus Gallagh- to come.” guests are allowed for each night and by maintaining Cayman’s environment for highlight the plight of animals caught RSVP only. For more details or to RSVP generations to come. The Trash Talks been supplemented with additional please see Facebook event or email turned into art. itemsKerwin’s from beachcombingorganisations such �inds as have the [email protected]. As an added up“The in ghost Department �ishing nets, of whichEnvironment he then Department of Environment, Plastic dimension, prizes will be available, as were able to go back to where the shark Free Cayman and Trash Talks Cayman. there are several interactive elements in the exhibition. Donations for Plastic Free Cayman's education initiatives are gra- ciously accepted. The exhibition can also be viewed during regular business hours of 9am to 5pm Monday to Saturday. The exhibition will run for the month of August and can be viewed during reg- ular business hours of 9am to 5pm Mon- day to Saturday. Cayman Handmade Collective is at Unit 6, 72 North Church Street, which is next to Digicel's waterfront store. Car-  The artist in action  Shark art by Kerwin G Ebanks  Turtle art at the National Gallery pooling is encouraged.  COMMUNITY CALENDER | HEALTHY LIVING PAGE 8 Friday, July 31, 2020 | Issue No 572 C�������� T����

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Cost is CI$20 • Parenting Through Separation and Cayman Community the Public Health Department will be tightly controlled. Drop-off for adults and CI$10 for children. Choir Virtual Summer expand access to vaccination pro- will take place between 8:30am Call 749 – 1132 or emailtours@ workshops (Part 1 and 2) – 6 p.m. Sing ALong grammes in George Town from 3 – 9:00am and pick-up between nationaltrust.org.ky Thursday& Divorce: 30 July Managing – gain strategies Con�lict 1 August – Join the Choirs on – 7 August. 3:30pm – 4:00pm. Visit http:// to remain child-centred, manage Saturday 1 August at 7:30 pm for www.ymcacayman.ky/program- National Trust - Kids their virtual Summer sing – along. Free HIV Screenings mes/y-day-camps/ or call 926 – Explorer Passport tion with your co-parent. 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Offered 27 July - Participate in a relaxed $10 which includes a fun activities so that they understand the im- open for the Family Resource at the Cayman Islands Red Cross nature walk around the Blue map featuring a variety of local Centre’s (FRC) Stop Now and Plan on Huldah Avenue, George Town. Iguana Conservation facility at sites, and interesting facts. Some (SNAP) Camp. This camp will suit the Botanic Park from 10:30 am places you may visit include Mis- Toportance register, of makingvisit the hard FRC’s �inancial face- children between the ages of 6 -11 Farmers & Artisans sion House, Blue Iguana Conser- bookdecisions page, during email dif�icult [email protected] times. or years who have social and behav- Market vation, Bioluminescent Bay, Spotts call 949-0006. iour challenges. The camp runs 5 August – From 10am to 7pm on Beach, Crystal Caves and more! from Monday 3 August to Friday Wednesday 5 August, The Paseo at Be a photo journalist for the day! 2020 National Cultural 7. Camp time is 8am t0 3pm and Camana Bay will come alive as art- Children can submit photos and Festival of the Arts costs $25 which includes snacks ists and farmers showcase things a short essay about their experi- Showcase on GIGTV and lunch. For further details and grown and made in Cayman. More ence, what they learned and their 1 August - Tune in to CIGTV at 4:00 to register, visit the FRC’s Face- than 30 farmers will be on site of-  National Children Festival of favorite site by 7 August (applica- PM for a virtual concert showcas- book page, call 949 - 0006 or fering fresh produce and specialty the Arts ble sites). Email submissions to ing the gold and silver medalists email [email protected] foods.  Bounce back from quarantine (step-by-step plan) Did you pack on some pounds during • Believe that YOU • The margin between that it took time to put the weight on, so quarantine? Have you been emotionally must change it. You can’t success and failure is it will take time to take the weight off. eating and avoiding exercise? pass the buck of respon- bridged by your com- I’ve got a step-by-step plan to help sibility and expect to lose mitment. Don’t give up or when you encounter a frustrating you bounce back from those quarantine weight. It’s on your shoul- until your goal has been plateau,When you do �ind the following:your patience wavering, pounds and get you into your best body ders. Other people will achieved. ever… prove to be great assets in • Treat exercise with measurable? Is it small and attainable, your journey, but in the end the same importance as a rather• Review than monumental?your goal. Is itFocus speci�ic on your and Step #1: Program Your Mind you are the one who is go- work meeting, and you’ll goal when the going gets tough. Your mind is your number one ally ing to make it happen. You never skip it at the last • Make each workout a new experi- when it comes to achieving your goals. have to want this weight  Ernest Ebanks minute. Find three availa- ence. Challenge your body with different However, until your mind has been pro- loss enough to make it your ble 30-minute time slots in resistance, new exercises and a varied grammed for success, it will do more to personal mission. your schedule and mark them on your pace. derail your efforts than to help you. • Believe you CAN change it. You calendar. Now stick to your schedule. • Remember that anyone can have • Take a few moments each day to vis- may have failed in the past, but that • If you don’t give up, then you’ll nev- one great workout, but that won’t get ualize yourself at your ideal weight. Im- doesn’t matter. When you put your mind er fail. you the body you want. The only way to agine how it feels to look the way you’ve to it, you’re able to do amazing things. achieve your goal is by consistently exer- always wanted. Do you believe that you are capable of Step #5: Control Your Diet cising and eating right, plain and simple. • Protect your mind from any neg- losing weight? Once you own the belief If you consistently eat the wrong food, ative self-talk. If a negative thought that you can, you’ll be unstoppable. then your weight loss efforts will all be Step #7: Build Your Support comes to mind, immediately reject it. in vain. To put it bluntly, you need to People who exercise alone are less chal- Step #3: Lose Your Excuses stop eating junk. Processed foods, re- lenged, less accountable and are more you think of yourself as out-of-shape Your excuses for being out-of-shape likely to fail. It makes sense. Who would and• Youfat. Re-programwant to be thin your and mind �it, toand think yet are getting old. An excuse takes less im- up do not belong in your diet if you want rush to the gym if no one is was waiting mediate effort than an action, but in the to�ined be insugar great and shape. high Cut fructose these itemscorn syr- out for them? Who would push themselves if will be well on your way toward achiev- long run the action taker always has the of your diet and replace them with real no one was paying attention? Exercising ingof yourself your goal. as �it and attractive, and you advantage. Don’t allow excuses to ruin whole foods like lean meats, vegetables, solo is a recipe for disaster. • Give up the belief that you can’t your life any longer. whole grains, nuts and fruits. • Find a workout partner who is in achieve the body you’ve always dreamed Don’t skip out on your responsibilities Don’t eat processed foods. Even better shape than you, or better yet, with excuses, instead expect more from though processed foods are accepted by the mirror. yourself. our society, they contain tons of chem- to guarantee your results. of. See it �irst in your mind, and then in Focus on the big reason why you are icals and empty calories that will make work• I witham passionate me, your local about �itness seeing expert, you Step #2: Conquer Your Fear losing the weight. Make a list of the you sick and fat. achieve results—don’t waste your time, Change makes most of us nervous – Fat contains twice the caloric den- energy and effort on mistakes. even if it is a change in the right direction. sity of protein and carbohydrates, so • When you start a program with me, You may not be consciously aware of the morning.bene�its you’ll enjoy once you achieve make sure to limit the amount that you you suddenly have the upper hand on fear you have of getting into shape. Until yourRemember goal and that read you them can �irst only thing have each two consume. Eat lots of lean proteins and weight loss. I’ll be in your corner, coach- you conquer this fear, your best body ef- things in life: excuses or results. Which wholesome carbohydrates from plants ing you each step of the way, keeping forts will be blocked by self-sabotage. do you want? and whole grains. you accountable to workouts and giving Professional speaker and author, An- Vegetables, whole grains, fruits, nuts you that dose of encouragement when thony Robbins, has outlined three spe- Step #4: Strengthen Your you need it most. Commitment tioxidants which are vital for healthy Get serious about your results and to conquer your fear and instantly cre- How many times have you tried to lose weightand seeds loss. are Snack �illed on with these �iber instead and an- of begin the last weight loss program that ateci�ic a beliefs lasting that change. you must have in order weight, only to give up a week or two packaged treats. you’ll ever do. • Believe that something MUST later? We live in a commitment-phobic change. You can’t be wishy-washy about world, so it’s no wonder that you rou- Step #6: Utilize Your Patience Call Ernest at Body Shapers Fit- it. You can’t be considering it. You can’t tinely abandon your goals. If you truly It takes time to transform your body ness 325-8696 or email bodyshap- even be pretty sure about it. You’ve got want to lose weight, then your commit- [email protected] today to get to be rock solid. ment to the process is a must. to happen overnight. Remind yourself started.  from fat to �it, even though you want it WEATHER | LOCAL NEWS | LOCAL SPORTS | INSPIRATIONAL | OBITUARIES C�������� T���� Friday, July 31, 2020 | Issue No 572 PAGE 9

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The Cayman Islands Red “The aim of this project ble as possible, and see if Cross has teamed up with var- is to connect people to there are any additional ious partners including the HSA services”, says CIRC Dep- and the Wellness Centre to offer uty Director, Carolina Fer- from and make sure they free physical and mental health reira. “We want to make haveservices access they to may this bene�it sup- checks to children and adoles- those services as accessi- port”.  cents in each district with the aim of connecting the youth to the services they need. Any MOMENTS OF INSPIRATION school age child from ages 4-17 who resides in the Cayman Is- lands can access the service. SURPRISING GRACE Beginning on July 28th, in West Bay, the CIRC Mobile Health and Wellness Unit will Acts -1: 1-19 embark on a 5 week journey A woman fell asleep on The thief was in for a big across Grand Cayman, parking the couch after her hus- surprise! in different neighborhoods. Par- band had gone to bed. The money turned out ents who are interested in book- An intruder sneaked in to be a stack of Christian ing a free appointment for their through the sliding door, pamphlets with a likeness children can email health@ which they had forgotten of $20 bills on one side, redcross.org.ky or what's app to secure. He entered the and explanation of the love us 547-0918. The schedule for bedroom where the hus- and forgiveness of God, on each district will be published band was sleeping and the other side. Instead of on the CIRC social media pages. picked up the television cash he got the message of The Health and Wellness set. The man woke up, the God’s love for him. check involves a health screen- Have you been sur- ing, where a doctor or nurse will there and whispered, prised by God’s gift of provide a basic health screen- “Honey,saw a come �igure to standingthe bed.” Grace to you? Have you ing to check on the child’s\ado- The burglar panicked, experienced His forgive- lescent’s physical health, as well put the television down ness? Do you know Jesus as a mental health check, where and grabbed a stack of as your Saviour? This is a a mental health profession- money from the dresser. good time to do so. al will provide a basic mental health screening. In light of the COVID-19 crisis and lockdown measures, we feel strongly that this is a necessary component. OBITUARIES

The Family of the Late James Watson Response to Media Reports on regrets to announce his passing on Wednesday, 8 July 2020. sanctions Imposed by NACAC ... Continued story from page 7 nation from Mr Barnes, the Min- A funeral service will be held ster indicated her commitment commitments within the MOU that 2:00 p.m. Sunday, 2 August, 2020 at Technical Manual was reviewed to meeting the NACAC Agreement hadlarly not in light been of realized the various on their �inancial part. Bodden Funeral Service. Viewing will be by members of NACAC and, in ac- and reimbursing the Member Fed- The Honorable Minister was from 1:00 p.m. prior to the service cordance with their explicit direc- erations where necessary. Interment will follow in the tion, reviewed and approved for Per the Minister’s request the rationale behind it. To be clear the Prospect Cemetery distribution to the Member Feder- LOC reviewed the MOU, the Tech- LOCnoti�ied did of not the receive LOC’s decision a direction and ations by Mr Barnes in his capacity nical Manual and all correspond- from the Minister to pay the Reim- Condolences can be registered at boddenfuneralservice.com & as president of CIAA. The relevant ence relating to same to ensure we bursement Levy, rather the Minis- Bodden Funeral Service Facebook page section on Accommodation Levies: ter entrusted us to ensure that if All accommodation levy of the policy in question. An inquiry the request was in keeping with US$150.00 per team member ac- washad sent not missedto the, then a noti�ication NACAC pres- of the agreement (MOU), it should be cording to the of�icial team size ident, Mr. Victor Lopez, as well honored. We maintain that it was quota must be paid to the LOC Fi- as other members of the NACAC not. nance Of�ice before teams can be The LOC was created with the accredited and checked into the was received. In late 2019 Cydo- primary objective of executing a The Family of the Late Championships Village Addition- nieCouncil, Mothersill though (CIAA no General clari�ication Sec- quality Games. All members of ally, the Hotel's rate and meals retary and then incoming NACAC the LOC vowed to do just that, Helen Ritch package rate will apply for ex- utilizing the highest standards of regrets to announce her clarify what we had suspected all professionalism, governance and cess personnel on each ream ex- passing on Saturday, ceeding the set quota. along.Council There Member) was �inallyno documented sought to The Local Organizing Commit- policy. Per Ms. Mothersill’s clari- to the Reimbursement Levy was in 19 July 2020. tee MUST be noti�ied in writing keeping�inancial with integrity. those principles. Our challenge De- by January 31st, 2019 to ensure of the accommodation costs for spite the many challenges faced, that any additional of�icials over �ication it was ‘tradition’ that part we believe we delivered on all we the quota can be accommodated were tasked to do. A funeral service will at the Championships hotels byexcess President of�icials Lopez be absorbed and Treasurer by the It should be noted that although be held privately. Payments can be made in US$ AlainLOC. This Jean positionPierre. was reaf�irmed the LOC has been accused of caus- or by debit/credit card. The LOC went about ensuring ing the sanctions against our local This Technical Manual was athletes, we have not received any Condolences can be registered at boddenfuneralservice.com & Bodden Funeral Service Facebook page circulated to participating Mem- Games were met and on 22nd Jan- direct communication outlining ber Federations, including mem- uaryall �inancial 2020 convened obligations a meeting for the to our alleged wrongdoing from the bers who are on NACAC Council NACAC or the CIAA. We have be- more than two months prior to quests which were in dispute, one come aware of the current situ- the Games, none of whom raised ofdecide which on was two the �inal levy payment reimburse- re- ation through the same medium questions or concerns about ac- as the general public - the media. commodation costs for persons amounted to just under US$5,000 On that basis we are not in a posi- The Family of the Late exceeding the quota or staying (“Levyment forReimbursement”). excess of�icials which tion to comment on the accuracy Morris Dilbert outside the 5-night period. In fact, The meeting was quorate and by of the details in the public domain regrets to announce his as the Games approached, all but unanimous decision of those in at- including the grounds for the sanc- passing on Sunday, 19 July 2020. one country who has still not paid tendance it was resolved that the tion. any part of the levy, made the pay- Levy Reimbursement request be It is unfortunate that what was A funeral service will ments based on the requirements denied as: an otherwise extraordinary event be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday, set out in the Technical Manual. • the fees charged were sanc- has been marred by the current 1 August, 2020 at We became aware of concerns tioned by the terms of the MOU state of affairs. It’s even more dis- Church of God - Universal surrounding the fees and allega- and fully outlined in the Technical heartening that its greatest impact Walkers Rd. George Town. Viewing tions that we had breached poli- Manual has been directed at our athletes. will be held prior to the service. cy in relation to accommodation • the Technical Manual was We are at pains to understand the agreed and approved by all rele- grounds behind the sanctions or Interment will follow in the meeting of the NACAC con- vant parties and served as proper how they could be deemed pro- Boatswain Bay Cemetery. gresscosts forheld extra on 22nd of�icials April following 2019. portionate to the accusations be- Condolences can be registered at boddenfuneralservice.com & Other than Mr. Barnes, the LOC tions ing levied and why they are not Bodden Funeral Service Facebook page was not represented at that meet- noti�ication• It was unreasonable to Member Federa-that at being challenged by the local body ing. It is our understanding that in this late stage NACAC would seek responsible for protecting local response to concerns raised and in to enforce a policy which they athletes. We too have many unan- the absence of an adequate expla- could not evidence exists, particu- swered questions.  REGIONAL PAGE 10 Friday, July 31, 2020 | Issue No 572 C�������� T����

CARIBBEAN BRIEFS Guyana may see ‘civil war’ Guyana is in so much tur- (PPP), and its candidate Irfaan and both sides agreed to a re- moil four months after its most Ali, to take over. count. The new results suggest- important election in history, Ralph Gonsalves, the prime ed Granger had lost. The gov- minister of St Vincent and the ernment says the recount was nised winner. The paralysis is Grenadines and chairman of there is still no of�icially recog- regional Caribbean bloc CAR- it. It has repeatedly gone to oil industry and there are wor- ICOM, said last week a “rogue �lawed and is refusing to accept rieshitting it might the country’sslide into a �ledgling racially clique” in Guyana was “playing ration of results. charged civil war. courtThe to US delay has theimposed of�icial visa decla- re- Guyana will soon be gener- and civil war”. strictions on those it blames ating billions of dollars in oil with“A small�ire, commotion, group of persons disorder in for “undermining democracy”. revenue. For a country of only and out of Guyana are seeking The Organisation of American 780,000 that means a consider- to hijack, in plain sight, the States (OAS) says the opposi- able spike in wealth in the next elections, and thus the coun- tion clearly won. The head of  David Granger is determined to stay in office few years. try,” he warned in remarks he the OAS mission to Guyana, The US has urged David emphasised were his personal Bruce Golding, Jamaica’s for- that war was unlikely but if the our people, particularly along Granger, the long-serving pres- views rather than those of the mer prime minister, said in May Granger government “refus- racial lines”. ident, to “respect the results of bloc. that he thought there was clear Last week Granger’s cam- democratic elections and step Granger initially appeared evidence of altering the results. not going to take it lightly”. He paign manager, Joseph Harmon, aside” to allow the opposition to have won the March 2 elec- Opposition leader Bharrat saides to some leave in of�ice,the country people were are claimed that “dark forces are People’s Progressive party tion but the PPP alleged fraud Jagdeo told the Financial Times “working aggressively to divide threatening to pull us apart”.  Jamaica promoted in Antigua High Court new Bond �ilm saves LIAT Jamaica is featured in the latest Antigua’s High Court has granted a petition al- a delightful treat last week when lowing for the reorganisa- James Bond �ilm. Fans of 007 got tion of the cash-strapped regional airline, LIAT, the Die’,the of�icialshared Instagramtwo fabulous account photos of appointment of an admin- the latest Bond �lick, ‘No Time To istrator as well as staying The shots, drenched in tran- all proceedings relating to quillity,from their show �ilming off the in Jamaica.scenic beau- the liquidation of the com- ty of the paradise island. In the pany. Senior Counsel Antho- ure, Bond, is seen taking a solitary twilight�irst picture, stroll a alongsilhouette-like a strip, with �ig-  The latest Bond film gives Jamaica another great that the High Court in St boost John’sny Astaphan granted the con�irmed petition  LIAT may still continue under the latest proposals in the water below. The second on July 24 as the Gaston picturehis sharp shows re�lection the famous upside spy, down with his which are usually announced in Eng- Browne administration moves ahead decades. Dominica is the other major back turned, as he contemplates a vast with its efforts to reorganise the air- shareholder government. expanse of calm water from the patio of from Golden Eye Resort, Jamaica this line which owes creditors in excess of According to the new reorganisa- his rustic villa. It premieres in the UK on time.land, hadCast its and of�icial crew, livestreamed including launchDaniel EC$100 million (KY$31m). tion plan, Antigua and Barbuda is Nov. 12 and the US on Nov. 20 Craig and director Cary Joji Fukunaga Browne had disagreed with his fel- proposing re-investment of EC$108m low shareholder governments, main- (KY$33m) with St. John’s indicating and the locations in Jamaica – Portland the same villa where British author and ly Barbados and St Vincent and the that under the new plan it is prepared andThis Kingston is the –25th are featured�ilm in the as wellfranchise as in James�lew in Bond to Oracabessa, creator, Ian setting Fleming, up digs wrote at Grenadines, to liquidate the airline, to underwrite up to 50 percent of the EDITORIAL | COMMUNITY NOTICES all 13 Bond novels.  which has been serving the region for required capitalisation.  PAGE 2 Wednesday, OctoberItaly, Norway18, 2017 and London. | Issue Bond No �ilms, 132 Caymanian Times St Vincent to get a Trinidad marks 30 years Editorial NoticESandalss since coup attempt St VincentCustoms and the Gren- Registration of ImportersTrinidad and begins Tobago adines will soon have a Sandals President Paula-Mae Weeks Resort,To help making importers it the starteighth using is- a system for entry declaration, the Department will has commended religious landstart in registering the Caribbean importers to have starting Monday, 16 October 2017. leaders who called for a day one,The following registration the acquisition is required of by the implementation of a new online electronic of prayer to mark the 30th Buccamentsystem for Bay entry Spa anddeclaration. Resort. Effective 1 November 2017, the Cayman Islands anniversary of the attempt- CustomsSandals Departmentsaid Buccament, will implement the new system. This will require importers ed coup that shook the whichto complete had been and shuttered submit entries as a electronically to Customs using the new gateway country on July 27, 1990. failedportal development COLS (Customs since Online 2016, System). Importers will be able to access the portal She also urged citizens to willthrough be completely the website transformed www.customs.gov.ky. be more patriotic and de- to become the fourth Beach- manded that security forces Tips of the Week For individuals who have not yet received training in the use of the system, Customs will provide in-house training. es Resort within the portfolio, be strengthened to prevent  Yasin Abu Bakr only served two years for leading the Motivational Tip joiningHowever, the chain's before award-win-they can use COLS, Buccament importers Bay will Spa have and to Resort be formally will become registered a anda recognised similar insurgence as an importer in fu- by Customs.coup The Power of Music ning,This family-friendlywill require each resorts individual in to comenew Sandals in and provide Customs with relevant informationture. including a government-issued Do not underestimate the power Jamaica and Turks & Caicos. Weeks said: “It is heartening to see go’s history, Weeks expressed concern of music. Music can heal the sick, theirSandals business founder licence and and/orchairman companies Gor- registrationHe added: including “The minute directorship. our cus- our religious leaders call for a day of that an unequivocal apology may never mend the broken heart, relieve stress donidentification,As “Butch” a result, Stewart Customs e.g., driver’ssaid: will “Investing begin licence the inor registration passport.tomers landAdditionally,process in St starting Vincent it will Monday, they be necessarywill 16 beOctober for through prayercompanies to 27 commemorate October and businesses 2017, this from to dark provide8:30am chap- be obtained from Yasin Abu Bakr - the and even help you to live longer. Just St Vincent and its captivating people ter of our nation’s history and to show leader of the Jamaat al-Muslimeen that ask some of our seniors who are still wasRoberts not onlyDrive compelling (locally known but asa natu- Airport Road).resort hugs the Caribbean Sea and is gratitude for the democracy we enjoy shot its way into the Parliament and playing music and dancing. They will ralto next4:00pm step Monday for continued to Friday. expansion Registration nestledenchanted will take within with place a itslush on magni�icence. the mountain 1st floor range ofThe Customs today. Headquarters, Our prayers located must at #42however Owens be waged a six-day campaign to overthrow agree that music has added value to withinHowever, the Eastern if they Caribbean.miss this period Begin- to beand registered, neighbouring Customs rainforest. will continue Best to registeraccompanied importers byduring deliberate normal steps business to en- the government. Abu Bakr was jailed for their life and also a few more years. hours. Although most importers were previouslyof all, it's registered only a short in the drive old system,from the it is necessarytrench for respect all importers and value to forbe registereddemocracy, two years. After a long stressful day, close your manyin the years new system.ago, and Once more registered recently with newly Customs, constructed importers Argyle can Internation-then submit entrieseternal electronically vigilance and thedo businessempowering with of Weeks said the victims of the attack – eyes turn on your iPod or CD player GrenadaningCustoms, with and our without Barbados,�irst entryhaving wein to Saint are attend cham- Lucia in person.al Airport.” our security forces to withstand any at- where 24 died - deserve it and lamented and just enjoy the mellowing sounds pionsCayman of growth Islands for Customsthe Eastern Management Carib- thanksThe resort importers will undergo for their extensivecooperation andtempt understanding at a repeat.” and looks forward to the lack of a formal commemoration of of music. If you have energy left you bean,continued and it partnership. has remained at the fore- renovations before opening next Recalling what she described as a the incident as advised in the 2014 Com- may even dance a jig. front of our expansion strategy.” year.  frightening time in Trinidad and Toba- mission of Inquiry report.  Live longer. Live happier. Live life to its fullest with MUSIC. Sea Grape Air-Conditioned Storage Barbadian landlords MontserratUnits - Kingbird Drive welcomes Secretarial Services Available for Immediate Rental losingServices: Work Permits, out Trade to and tenantsBusiness Applications Cuban medics ... 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Sheps, M.D. Website: www.caymaniantimes.ky Hairdresser Designer INTERNATIONAL SPORTS C�������� T���� Friday, July 31, 2020 | Issue No 572 PAGE 11 Tyson tries to grab old glory Mike Tyson’s opponent Roy Jones cause at his peak Jones Jr has branded him a "giant monster" was a middleweight and doesn’t have a natural But it sounds more like they are hyping heavyweight’s power. and admitted their �ight is "very risky". Tyson is dusting off his gloves and head guards over eight gear after 15 years in re- roundsthe �ight. in Theyan exhibition will �ight bout. with enlarged tirement and has been Iron Mike, 54, recently announced he urged by legend George is to step back in the ring against his Foreman to call off his re- 51-year-old fellow veteran. The pair turn. Even though video have a combined age of 105 but are set clips of Tyson training in to lock horns in California on Sept. 12. the gym makes him look The bout will be an eight-round exhi- impressive, Foreman re- bition but the age of its competitors has mains sceptical. split opinion. And even Jones acknowl- Known as the Baddest  Roy Jones Jr is Tyson’s ideal opponent  Mike Tyson thinks he can roll about time Man on the Planet earlier of 50, especially against someone with in his career, Tyson's success was partly looks ready for a return to champion- He told SunSport: "Neither man is in theedged power the risk of Tyson. of �ighting beyond the age down the sense of fear he instilled in his ship contention. their prime but they are then equally He told World Boxing News: "His legs opponents. He told Sky Sports: “Mike Tyson hit- out of their prime, so it is a fair contest are huge and his thighs are huge. His Tyson has shed 100 pounds and ting the pads with that ferocious be- between two legends at the same level." arms are huge and his neck is huge! It’s earned a large swell of admirers, includ- haviour is just second nature to him. To Meanwhile, Floyd Mayweather Jr, has very risky, yes. But God’s in control of all. ing Anthony Joshua. someone watching from home it looks declared himself as the greatest boxer of "[Previously] I was beating everybody Although Foreman warned against like this guy is going to come and rule in every weight class I was in, so what taking too much out of such training the heavyweight division.” Muhammad Ali and Tyson left out of his you gonna do? clips. He said: "We only see what he But Joshua added that Tyson should list.all time as he revealed his top �ive - with "It’s like David and Goliath. He’s a gi- wants us to see. We are only looking at The 43-year-old welterweight be- ant monster, we know. I’m little David what he wants us to see. Maybe a few peers are far too big and strong for him lieves he is levels ahead of everyone else and all I’ve got is God on my side, which minutes later when he gets up out the to�ight have other a chance veterans against because them. AJ and his after ending his career having won all is all I’m gonna need." Meanwhile, David Haye, another former Jones last fought in 2018 and is a for- or his leg pops out." heavyweight champ, is excited to see the weather rates behind himself Pernell mer pound for pound champ at his best bedAs he the gets current dizzy holder and falls of several on the heav-�loor match-up with Jones "probably the most Whittaker,50 of his �ights Roberto as aDuran, professional. Larry Holm- May- in the Nineties. He is ideal for Tyson be- yweight belts, AJ remarked that Tyson physically gifted boxer" he has watched. es and Aaron Pryor.  Williams banned for strip club visit Los Angeles Clippers guard Lou Wil-

the NBA restart after admitting he visit- edliams a strip is missing club, breaking the �irst security two games rules. of Twenty-two teams and their players are based at Orlando's Disney World Resort, where the season resumed on Thursday.  Cristiano Ronaldo wants to be Serie A’s top scorer Williams had permission to leave campus after the death of his grandfa- ther. The 33-year-old would have faced a Juventus top again four-day spell in quarantine but he was photographed at a strip club, meaning  Lou Williams just went to the strip club for the food he must now spend 10 days in isolation. thanks to Ronaldo Williams posted on social media to say his visit Williams will miss games against the Los Ange- to the strip club was brief and that he went there les Lakers and the New Orleans Pelicans. to eat because it is his favourite restaurant. He averaged 18.7 points, 5.7 assists and 3.1 title of his 30-year coaching career as Juventus extended their "Ask any of my team-mates what my favourite rebounds in 60 games, including eight starts, be- recordMaurizio run ofSarri Serie de�ied A title his wins sceptics to nine-in-a-row. by winning the �irst league restaurant in Atlanta is," he tweeted. "Ain't no- fore the regular season was shut down amid the A 2-0 win at home against Sampdoria Sunday sealed a 36th body partying. Chill out lol." coronavirus pandemic.  Scudetto for the Italian giants with two games to spare.

Champions League — Juventus trail Lyon 1-0 in a still-to-com- pletedAlthough last-16 Sarri's tie — �irst it wasseason an emotionalin Turin will achievement be judged foron the 61-year-old Italian who led Chelsea to the Europa League tro- Whittaker bounces back phy last season. When Sarri swapped London for northern Italy to replace Massimiliano Allegri in June 2019, he declared: “I arrive with after burnout scepticism. I know only one way to change — that is to win and convince while entertaining and getting results.” But “Sarrism” or “Sarriball”, that fast-paced, eye-catching event of UFC Fight Island in Abu Dhabi. style of football with which he made his name at Napoli, and ryAustralian over British Whittaker, contender 29, Darren who Tilllost in the the UFC's �inal 185lb title to Nigerian-born New Zealander Isra- this season. el Adesanya in October, stepped away from the whichJuventus Juventus were bosses rarely cravedbrilliant in and Turin, often was disappointing, only seen in �lashes losing sport to recuperate, complaining of burnout. He returned after nine months to outpoint Till Although Sarri gave the team orders, he adapted to Juve and in the Italian Cup and the Italian Super Cup �inals. back into the UFC middleweight title conversa- 31 goals as he targets the title of Serie A top scorer. tion.over �ive tight, tactical rounds and put himself �ive-timeJuventus Ballon were d'Or just winner one point Cristiano ahead Ronaldo, of second-placed who has scored Lazio Fight Island - the brainwave of UFC president when football resumed on June 20 after the three-month coro- Dana White - was developed to continue hosting navirus lockdown. mixed martial arts events during the coronavirus But despite just two wins in their last six games, Sarri's side  Robert Whittaker is a UFC middleweight contender pandemic. again The chain-smoking coach conceded it had been a “strange Island for four events between 11 and 25 July, have reaped the bene�its of their rivals' shortfalls. Former UFC middleweight champion Robert andMore they than have 100 faced �ighters strict �lew safety to Abuprotocols Dhabi's since Yas missed due to a bout of pneumonia.  Whittaker claimed a unanimous decision victo- arriving.  season”, starting with the �irst weeks of the campaign which he Giannis and James in the MVP frame The NBA’s end of season award voting window is open and the MVP award is a two man race. There is LeBron James, the indefatigable 35-year old superstar, who will add NBA assist leader to a long list of accomplishments. And there is Gi- annis Antetokounmpo, the Greek Freak, the reigning MVP who put up a better statistical season this year than last. Objectively, Giannis should win in a landslide. The numbers are jaw drop- ping: 29.6 points and 13.7 rebounds, while shooting 54.7 percent from the

Shaquille O’Neal in 2000 — when Shaq was�loor, a thenear-unanimous kind of stats MVP. not seen since  Giannis Antetokounmpo has transformed the Bucks  LeBron James is still formidable at 35 three points better than any other play- up on the other teams’ best player, but launching a career-high 6.4 threes per should hang it up and all these things, Giannis’s ef�iciency rating (31.6) is we try to put him in situations where game and still shooting just a tick be- he came back with a dominant perfor- If you really want to nerd out, Giannis he can be really active, use his length, mance. Just to be even in the race at this leadser and the the league �ifth highest in plus/minus, in NBA history.win as use his basketball instincts and kind of 25-point per game scorer and a runa- point of his career for me, to see it every well as other stats. Giannis’s Bucks lead wreak havoc. He’s unique defensively, waylow train 50 percent in transition. from the �loor. He’s a night, the things he does on a consistent the Eastern Conference by a mile. and we play so much off our defence.” “The things he is doing at his age, this is basis, it’s a good argument to be MVP. “Defensively, he’s been even more The numbers for James are excel- probably one of his best years,” said An- What James is doing at this stage of impactful [this year],” Bucks coach Mike lent. Asked to be LA’s de facto point thony Davis. “The things he has been able his career is remarkable. Nevertheless, Budenholzer said. “He can go different guard, James responded by handing Antetokounmpo is still the outstanding directions. He can take the tough match- out a career-best 10.6 assists. He’s body was saying he was washed and he MVP candidate.  to do on the �loor, especially when every- PUZZLES | COMICS | CLASSIFIEDS PAGE 12 Friday, July 31, 2020 | Issue No 572 C�������� T����

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Job Description: • Determine client’s objectives and requirements; Meet with other professionals Post• holder will be responsible for: and clients at an early stage to agree on the project brief. • Cash collections and deposits and reconciliation of same. • Understand how the design aspects of a construction project influence and relate to performance and functional issues so that practical questions can be addressed. • Payables and receivables. • Sketch preliminary design plans • • Specify materials and furnishings, such as lighting, wall finishes, flooring, CURTIS Statutory paymentsBy Ray Billingsley and audits. plumbing fixtures, etc. Must have knowledge in preparing, examining and analyzing accounting • Evaluate and advise on environmental, legal and regulatory issues contributing to planning applications and other regulatory application procedures; records, financial statements, and other financial reports to assess • Assess what surveys (e.g. land surveys) are required before work can commence Salary range: US$30,000 to 42,000 per annum based upon experience and ensuring such surveys are undertaken and their results fed into the project. accuracy. • Develop project briefs and working on theseFind the listed as thewords inproject the diagram. progresses; They run in all directions – forward, back, up, • Prepare final plans, using computer applicationsdown and diagonally. such as CAD, sketchup, revit Assistant Manager – Finance & Accounts (Claims & Debt Collections) and make presentation for the client Breeze Drought Lightning Sunshine • Advise clients on procuring the best andCalm most appropriateFlood contractsMist for the workThunder they are undertaking; Chilly Foggy Rain Turbulence • Place orders for materials and oversee installation of the design elements Bachelors of Commerce with minimum 5-8 years’ finance and Debt Collections Cloud Frost Sleet Warm • Liaise with appropriate authorities (planning enquiries, building inspectors) • when producing documentation for statutoryCold approval;Gale Smog Windy experience in any Industry but preferably in healthcare industry. 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Remuneration and benefits: Locate and notify customers of delinquent accounts by email, telephone, Salary is commensurate with experience and qualification CI$4,500-6,000/ month with health insurance and pension in accordance with the Cayman Islands • or personal visits in order to recover payment. Government. • Interested applicants may submit their resume to Advise customers of necessary actions for debt repayment. [email protected]. Sort and file correspondence, and perform miscellaneous duties such as • answering correspondence and writing reports. KOZAILY DESIGNS LTD. Arrange for debt repayment or establish repayment schedules, based on • customers' financial situations. Invites Cayman Nationals & Status Holders to fill in the job post for.. SalaryNegotiate Range: credit USD 30,000.00 extensions towhen USD necessary. 40,000.00 per Annum. ONE (1) BOOKKEEPER/ACCOUNTANT Resident Medical Officer Qualifications: • Must have a professional license or certificate issuedCaymanian by any recognized TimesClassifieds professional body (CA, ACCA, CPA). MBBS• with MD/Fellowship in Pediatric with 5-7 years of experience. • Minimum 8 years post-qualification work experience. Extensive experience in the practice of Pediatric with additional • Exceptional working knowledge of QuickBooks Premier. Bartender needed PDs • • Well versed in financial statements’ preparation and analysis. • Day toexperience day service of bar and in restaurant care of Acute Pediatric inpatients (desirable).LINE COOK • With the ability to develop strategies and plans for short, mid, & long term • Communication skills on the phone for take-out orders • CashShould out skills be aware of JCI policies and proceduresMust have knowledge and ofwould all food handling, have workedhealth and safe- in financial goals of the organization. • Open and closing duties ty. Salary• Keepinghigh the range: bar volume clean and Salary stocked Cardiac will and/or be on Orthopedics Percentage tertiary basis prorated care Hospitals. according to • Keen in details and well-rounded in internal control policyASSISTANT and TEACHER execution 6 years’ experience in fast kitchen environment, be  exible • Excellent organizational, oral and written communication skills. hoursQuali cations of engagement. to work in all stations of the kitchen. 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Suitably experienced Caymanians, Status holders,Must be willing Residents to work long shifts,with weekends, Employment public holi- • Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials • Recording of daily financial transactions in accounting software: Quickbooks Salary $5.50 per hour plus gratuities days and early morning, late night shifts. to meet student’s varying abilities and intellect; RightsAll parties must only provide need clean Police to record. apply. Salary between $6.50-8.00 per hr., plus all other bene ts as • Perform reconciliation of cash in bank, payables,• Assist lead receivables teacher in implementing and other lesson balance plans sheet accounts. PleasePlease send resume send resume to [email protected],per Cayman P.O.labour law. Box-10590, KY1-1005, and managing a classroom; [email protected] • Liaise with Project Manager in the review •and Have analysis a certi cate of in project rst aid and costs, CPR; payment CaymanThe Manager Islands. 12-Oct-2017. 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Invites Cayman Nationals & Status Holders to fill in the job post for.. ONE (1) ARCHITECTURAL AUTO CAD TECHNICIAN Administrative Assistant- Accounts Qualifications: • With Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture • Must have in depth knowledge in computer aided design software such as but not limited to AutoCAD, Revit, 3D Max, Photoshop, etc. Graduate/Post Graduate/I.C.W.A./C.A Finance with 3 years’ of experience in • With at least 5 years of relevant work experience relevant field. Experience in the healthcare industry would be advantageous. Job Description: • Determine client’s objectives and requirements; Meet with other professionals Post• holder will be responsible for: and clients at an early stage to agree on the project brief. • Cash collections and deposits and reconciliation of same. • Understand how the design aspects of a construction project influence and relate to performance and functional issues so that practical questions can be addressed. • Payables and receivables. • Sketch preliminary design plans • • Specify materials and furnishings, such as lighting, wall finishes, flooring, Statutory payments and audits. plumbing fixtures, etc. Must have knowledge in preparing, examining and analyzing accounting • Evaluate and advise on environmental, legal and regulatory issues contributing to planning applications and other regulatory application procedures; records, financial statements, and other financial reports to assess • Assess what surveys (e.g. land surveys) are required before work can commence Salary range: US$30,000 to 42,000 per annum based upon experience and ensuring such surveys are undertaken and their results fed into the project. accuracy. • Develop project briefs and working on these as the project progresses; • Prepare final plans, using computer applications such as CAD, sketchup, revit and make presentation for the client Assistant Manager – Finance & Accounts (Claims & Debt Collections) • Advise clients on procuring the best and most appropriate contracts for the work they are undertaking; • Place orders for materials and oversee installation of the design elements Bachelors of Commerce with minimum 5-8 years’ finance and Debt Collections • Liaise with appropriate authorities (planning enquiries, building inspectors) • when producing documentation for statutory approval; experience in any Industry but preferably in healthcare industry. • Producing, analyzing, and advising on detailed specifications for suitable Must have sound knowledge of medical terminologies used in a hospital materials or processing to be used; • Carry-out design-stage risk assessments; • setting including but not limited to CPT/ICD codes. • Administering contracts and projects certifications; • Receive payments and post amounts paid to customer accounts. • Create and communicate change orders when necessary • Oversee and supervise the project Make Debtors ageing report on a biweekly basis and present the same to • Visit after the project to ensure that the client is satisfied • • Perform other related tasks. Management. Remuneration and benefits: Locate and notify customers of delinquent accounts by email, telephone, Salary is commensurate with experience and qualification CI$4,500-6,000/ month with health insurance and pension in accordance with the Cayman Islands • or personal visits in order to recover payment. Government. • Interested applicants may submit their resume to Advise customers of necessary actions for debt repayment. [email protected]. Sort and file correspondence, and perform miscellaneous duties such as • answering correspondence and writing reports. KOZAILY DESIGNS LTD. Arrange for debt repayment or establish repayment schedules, based on • customers' financial situations. Invites Cayman Nationals & Status Holders to fill in the job post for.. SalaryNegotiate Range: credit USD 30,000.00 extensions towhen USD necessary. 40,000.00 per Annum. CAYMANIAN TIMES Friday 29 September, 2017 Issue No 124 PAGE 19 ONE (1) BOOKKEEPER/ACCOUNTANT CLASSIFIEDSResident Medical Officer Qualifications: • Must have a professional license or certificate issued by any recognized professional body (CA, ACCA, CPA). MBBS• with MD/Fellowship in Pediatric with 5-7 years of experience. Health City Cayman Islands • Minimum 8 years post-qualification work experience. Extensive experience in the practice of Pediatric with additional • Exceptional working knowledge of QuickBooks Premier. KOZAILY DESIGNS LTD. • Invites application for the following positions • Well versed in financial statements’ preparation and analysis. experience in care of Acute Pediatric inpatients (desirable). • With the ability to develop strategies and plans for short, mid, & long term Should be aware of JCI policies and procedures and would have worked in financial goals of the organization. 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Administrative Assistant- Accounts Job Description: Qualifications: • Budget management and cash flow monitoring. • With Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture Only shortlisted candidates are guaranteed a response. • Financial statements’ preparation and analyses – these include but not limited • Must have in depth knowledge in computer aided design software such as but to the analysis of all real and nominal accounts as well as performing variance & not limited to AutoCAD, Revit, 3D Max, Photoshop, etc. Graduate/Post Graduate/I.C.W.A./C.A Finance with 3 years’ of experience in financial ratio analysis. Suitably experienced Caymanians, Status holders, Residents with Employment • Recording of daily financial transactions in accounting software: Quickbooks • With at least 5 years of relevant work experience relevant field. Experience in the healthcare industry would be advantageous. Rights only need to apply. • Perform reconciliation of cash in bank, payables, receivables and other balance Job Description: • CLASSIFIEDS sheet accounts. Please send• Determine resume to [email protected], client’s objectives P.O. Box-10590,and requirements; KY1-1005, Meet with other professionals Post holder will be responsible for: • Liaise with Project Manager in the review and analysis of project costs, payment C��������Cayman Islands.and clients T���� at an12-Oct-2017. early stage to agree on the project brief. Friday, July 31, 2020 | Issue No 572 PAGE 13 applications & contracts. • Cash collections and deposits and reconciliation of same. Deadline to submit application is • Accounts receivable management – from billing to collection to report generation • Understand how the design aspects of a construction project influence and relate to analysis of aging of receivables, to recommendation on the provision for bad to performance and functional issues so that practical questions can be addressed. • Payables and receivables. debts. • Sketch preliminary design plans Crystal Pool & Spa is seeking a pool maintenance person Modern Cabinets & Design • is seeking skilled • Accounts payable management – from processing of suppliers’ invoices to • Specify materials andAdvertise furnishings, such as lighting, wall finishes,with overflooring, 5 years’ experience.Statutory payments and audits. payment to budget allocation. CABINET MAKER, POLISHER AND CARPENTER HELPER • Review existing company internal control policies and procedures and prepare plumbing fixtures, etc. here! Must be able to assist with tiling repairs andMust able have to work knowledge in preparing, examining and analyzing accounting on own initiative, able to treat pool would be a plus. With a minimum of 10 years experience revisions/suggestions for management approval • Evaluate and advise on environmental, legal and regulatory issues contributing Salary $12 per hour Remuneration and benefits: to planning applicationsContact and a otherstaff regulatorymember application procedures; records, financial statements, and other financial reports to assess CI$3,000-4,000/month with health insurance and pension in accordance with the $500 per week plus statutory bene ts. P.O. Box 996 GT Grand Cayman • Assess what surveysto (e.g.find land out surveys)how you arecan required before work can commence Ph. 1345 - 927-1919 Cayman Islands Government. WORLD WATCH Salary range: US$30,000 to 42,000 per annum based upon experience Apply to Box 1217 KY1 - 1108.accuracy. email: [email protected] Interested applicants may submit their resume to and ensuring such surveysadvertise are in undertaken this spot! and their results fed into the project. 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CICC.ky 949 0366 [email protected] CCENTRErisis CAYMAN ISLANDS EDITORIAL | COMMUNITY NOTICES PAGE 2 Wednesday, October 18, 2017 | Issue No 132 Caymanian Times Editorial NoticEs Customs Registration of Importers begins To help importers start using a system for entry declaration, the Department will start registering importers starting Monday, 16 October 2017. The registration is required by the implementation of a new online electronic system for entry declaration. Effective 1 November 2017, the Cayman Islands Customs Department will implement the new system. This will require importers to complete and submit entries electronically to Customs using the new gateway portal COLS (Customs Online System). Importers will be able to access the portal through the website www.customs.gov.ky. Tips of the Week For individuals who have not yet received training in the use of the system, Customs will provide in-house training. Motivational Tip However, before they can use COLS, importers will have to be formally registered and recognised as an importer by Customs. The Power of Music This will require each individual to come in and provide Customs with relevant information including a government-issued Do not underestimate the power of music. Music can heal the sick, their business licence and/or companies registration including directorship. mend the broken heart, relieve stress identification,As a result, Customs e.g., driver’s will begin licence the or registration passport. Additionally,process starting it will Monday, be necessary 16 October for through companies 27 October and businesses 2017, from to provide8:30am and even help you to live longer. Just ask some of our seniors who are still Roberts Drive (locally known as Airport Road). playing music and dancing. They will to 4:00pm Monday to Friday. Registration will take place on the 1st floor of Customs Headquarters, located at #42 Owens agree that music has added value to However, if they miss this period to be registered, Customs will continue to register importers during normal business 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 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 eyes turn on your iPod or CD player Customs, without having to attend in person. and just enjoy the mellowing sounds Cayman Islands Customs Management thanks importers for their cooperation and understanding and looks forward to of music. If you have energy left you continued partnership. may even dance a jig. Live longer. Live happier. Live life to its fullest with MUSIC. 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