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Page 8 Friday, March 19, 2021 Issue No 640 www.caymaniantimes.ky 50¢ HEATHER BODDEN Community PUBLIC MEETING Creates Saturday, 20 March, 7:00pm Jayson Avenue,Savannah Country INSIDE THIS ISSUE Cayman’s Coast Guard  LOCAL NEWS — page 6 Ready for Service By Christopher Tobutt

Sixteen young men and women made Cayman proud-as-can-be when they marched onto the lawn in front overlook- MISS CAYMAN VISITS THE BRAC ing Pedro Bluff and the diamond-shim- mering sea in their smart dark blue uni- forms and white maritime caps. They  LOCAL NEWS — page 10 were making history as the very first Cay- man Islands Coast Guards. After their parade, Cayman’s newest uniformed agency took their seats in front of dignitaries including Premier, Hon Al- den McLaughlin, His Excellency the Gov- ernor Martyn Roper, and Deputy Governor Franz Manderson. In his welcome remarks, Master of Cer- emoniesSEE COASTGUARD Welcome READY remarks, FOR SERVICE, Mr. Winston Page 7 X H.E the Governor inspects the Coast Guard PREMIER CLARIFIES REMARKS BUT INSISTS ROAD PROJECT IS VITAL Government’s Performance Debated  ARTS & CULTURE — page 12

For the first time in the Chamber of Commerce election forums candidates have been asked to rate the government’s performance. All of the independent candidates for Newlands - incumbent Alva Suck- oo, Wayne Panton, Raul Gonzalez Jr and Roydell Carter - gave the incumbent Peo- Rundown Returns to Spread ple’s Progressive Movement(PPM) Unity Laughter, Not COVID! X MP Alva Suckoo X Wayne Panton coalitionSEE GOVERNMENT’S good grades PERFORMANCE, for its economic Page 5

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MCLAUGHLIN CHALLENGED IN BID TO RETAIN RED BAY

Outgoing Premier Alden McLaughlin Chamber of Commerce’s Candidates Fo- Mr McLaughlin responded by disclosing “I think that is certainly the top nation- who is defending his Red Bay seat and his rum on Monday evening. that the government has been working al issue that needs to be addressed by the government’s track record, traded poli- Mr McLaughlin, who is completing his on a plan for a six-lane highway serving new government, whoever that may be. cy ideas with his constituency challeng- constitutional two consecutive terms as the area, adding that just on Monday a And that needs to be vigorously addressed er Sammy Jackson when they met in the Premier, has also stepped down from lead- contract had been signed for local access because there are folks who are falling ership of the Progres- roads and drainage improvement as a key through the cracks.” sives party. But he component of that project. Both stressed the importance of de- has said he is availa- The impact of the pandemic, from the fending financial services as an even more ble for a ministerial plans for reopening to how the economy important economic pillar now, through role if he retains the will be structured going forward also fea- negotiation and legislative compliance in seat and his party tured prominently. the face of continuing harsh scrutiny by stays in government. Premier McLaughlin said, “I suspect that the EU and others. While national is- it will take us into May or June before we Regarding economic diversification, Mr sues dominated the have 75 to 80% of the population here McLaughlin pointed to medical tourism two-hour session, vaccinated, which will then allow us to re- being pursued under his leadership and matters specific to open up our borders relatively safely.” the development of the tech sector as ex- Red Bay were also in He said the economy was “doing well” amples with stay-over tourism now being focus with Mr Jack- but accepted that the tourism industry prioritised now over cruise visits. son leading off by was struggling while listing infrastruc- Mr Jackson however questioned finan- committing to ad- ture, the environment and climate change cial services firms being registered in Cay- dress the persistent among key areas for the next government. man but basing their staff overseas depriv- traffic problems, While commending the government for ing the jurisdictionSEE MCLAUGHLIN of work CHALLENGED, permit fees. Page 5 flooding and con- its handling of the pandemic, Mr Jackson cerns about crime. said it had overlooked the cost of living. THE BATTLE FOR SAVANNAH

The three candidates vying for the va- Nationally, community devel- Malcolm Eden, while agree- cant seat of Savannah made their pitch as opment, care for the elderly and ing, felt that was symptomatic the Chamber of Commerce’s Candidate Fo- equality for women are key con- of a bigger problem saying: “I rum series continued. cerns for Heather Bodden. think what could make a dif- Jeanna Williams and Heather Bodden “I think when we all look back ference is continuing with the are in the race for Savannah along with at 2017, fewer female candi- east-west arterial extension,” he Malcolm Eden, the son of six-term veteran dates stepped forward. And that said, along with a reliable public MP Anthony Eden who retired from poli- to me, needs to be changed,” she transportation system. tics this year, giving up the Savannah seat. stated. He also proposed limiting the The candidates shared broadly similar For Malcolm Eden it’s quality importation of older vehicles agendas for the area with traffic, flooding, of life issues, alongside the envi- and encouraging people to cycle and education - especially support for the ronment, employment and the more. Savannah primary school - being their cost of living. Jeanna Williams said while headline points. “Speaking with many of my placing traffic lights at Hirst Rd Jeanna Williams who also promised a constituents, the number one is a good idea, remote working district council and community park said issue and concern was their ina- is an option that should be ex- the main thing she’d heard from residents bility to meet their ongoing requirements.” with children who have special abilities plored to reduce traffic density, learning “was that they did not see their represent- Jeanna Williams spoke of addressing because of the stigma that is created in from the lockdown period. ative.” the high cost of living, maternity leave and our society.” Discussing the cost of living Jeanna Heather Bodden stressed care for the human rights. Traffic again featured in this forum with WilliamsSEE called THE BATTLE for a FOR Consumer SAVANNAH, Protec Page 5- elderly while Malcolm Eden said he would “I think the time is very appropriate to traffic lights for the Hirst Rd intersection push for incentives for small businesses. push forward for human rights of families being one of the issues Election Centre Caymanian Times | Friday, March 19, 2021 | Issue No 640 5 Government’s Performance Debated CONTINUED FROM Page 1

Another issue on which the candidates An efficient public transportation sys- other ways to help these people,” he stat- were asked directly to rate the govern- tem, express bus lanes, a park-and-ride ed. stewardship and its management of the ment was on the work permit and employ- shuttle system in George Town, vehicle Mr Suckoo highlighted the risk of rush- pandemic so far. ment situation via the WORC agency. import restrictions and staggering work ing to reopen. But there were reservations. Alva Suckoo who was involved in set- and school hours were suggested. “If we were to go back into another Roydell Carter said "I believe that where ting it up before he crossed the floor as Education was another subject that the lockdown situation…it would be not just we are today is the consequence of an ac- an independent said: "I am proud to say Newlands candidates agreed warranted an economic disaster but a disaster for tion handled poorly such as the calling of that I was able to contribute to the be- serious attention. There were commit- us.” early elections.” ginning of this, but it needs to go a lot ments to better resource it and a debate Looking at the stability of the govern- Raul Gonzalez Jr felt that the govern- further.” over whether the Cayman education sys- ment’s finances, Wayne Panton suggested: ment “dropped the ball” in its spending Wayne Panton said that perceptions tem should be modelled more on the Brit- “I think if anything we need to make the priorities. “I could only rate them good on that Caymanians are not benefitting needs ish system without sacrificing its local and necessary investments, helping people to where they have us here, on anything else to be addressed urgently. “I think it's a Caribbean component. get to the point where we are in a safer po- they dropped the ball and our people are very significant problem and one which The cost of living is the top concern of sition where we have most of our popula- feeling that.” we want to roll up our sleeves and real- respondents to its surveys. That alongside tion vaccinated.” While he also gave the government high ly get to find out exactly how to address the minimum wage, health insurance, and On their priorities for Newlands, Raul marks for handling the pandemic and eco- that.” utility costs factored into a mix of pres- Gonzalez would focus on a district council nomic management, Newlands incumbent For Roydell Carter the agency is still try- sures on household incomes and how to and ensure that there are proper amen- Alva Suckoo, a one-time PPM government ing to find its way. "Many Caymanians are address that challenge. ities at the public parks including the councillor, said the cruise port issue was still not getting their fair share and I think In that connection is the reopening of launching ramp. a setback. we need to have a revisit of some areas of the borders - and the economy with the Incumbent Alva Suckoo said he would “They didn't handle that national issue that department.” four candidates advising to proceed with focus on floodwater management, care for very well.” “It ain’t working,” was the assessment of caution. elderly and a third primary school. Former PPM financial services and envi- candidate Raul Gonzalez Jr who said the Roydell Carter: “We will be probably Wayne Panton cited upkeep of the ronment minister Wayne Panton who quit agency needs to be “radically reformed.” looking sometime in the summertime, al- parks, community beautification, flooding the party last year over the McKeeva Bush A number of ideas were put forward though that is no certainty.” and education outcomes. assault scandal, cited that the handling of to address the seemingly intractable traf- Raul Gonzalez Jr called for more govern- Roydell Carter listed flooding, the parks, that issue as a failing of the administration. fic problems with the focus this time on ment support in the interim. and the launching ramp among matters He also felt that the government erred on whether roundabouts are a help or a hin- “People are feeling it, people are strug- that he would give attention to for the dis- the cruise port issue. drance. gling. You have to, as a government, find trict. THE BATTLE FOR SAVANNAH MCLAUGHLIN CHALLENGED IN CONTINUED FROM Page 4 BID TO RETAIN RED BAY CONTINUED FROM Page 4 tion Board, Heather Bodden suggested The current strategy for gradually reo- that “because of the pandemic crisis, pening the borders was endorsed by the everything has gone up and there's just no Savannah hopefuls. He also challenged Mr McLaughlin on “When we took office in 2013 the magic wand at this time. It just has to be On the matter of pensions, including the his benefits to the citizens particular- economy was in the doldrums, employ- considered carefully,” she advised. policy of allowing pensions withdrawals ly from concessions granted to devel- ment was at 10 and a half per cent, every For Malcolm Eden, “the fuel costs, the last year, it was broadly felt that educating opers, claiming that there are “far too association involved in business was cost of mortgages and also revisiting im- the public in financial literacy including many projects approved in the last four clamouring for us to do something to get port duties in certain areas could poten- investing should be considered. to eight years, where we didn't really get the economy moving…that's the reason tially lower the cost.” The three candidates expressed con- what we were statutorily promised.” why we gave concessions at the time for There was also overlap on issues of eco- cern over the message they are getting That dovetailed into an exchange development.” nomic diversification, the financial servic- from the youth ranging from feeling about population and development with Providing opportunities for young es sector and reopening the borders with left out, lack of opportunities and are stridently opposed views. people, education and employment the three candidates agreeing on support- becoming disengaged, especially from Mr Jackson: “We've already seen what garnered much attention during the ing the financial services industry. politics. Jobs and education opportuni- has happened as a result of land bank- discourse with the model of the educa- Heather Bodden said “It is the pillar of ties were seen as solutions to be pur- ing in Cayman and investment in real es- tion system coming in for close exami- our economy, and we cannot allow our- sued. tate. We are not building for Caymanians nation. selves to be bullied when we are in fact They also concurred on a review of the any more...We simply need to stop, get a On the question of civil partnership, maintaining high international standards.” government’s WORC agency. handle on development and curtail pop- Premier McLaughlin who had piloted the Malcolm Eden agreed that the sector is A population target of 100,000 was not ulation growth because we're already original ill-fated Domestic Partnership well-regulated. “I think that is a story that embraced and the idea for a national lot- reaching our capacity in terms of infra- Bill declared: needs to be told,” he stated. Mr Eden also tery got a mixed reaction. structure. We know that there's going to "I believe that person is entitled to sees diversifying into the alternative ener- The three independents say they are be irreversible economic harm.” their right to sexual orientation in their gy sector as a strategy to be considered. open to governing alliances with Mr Eden But Premier McLaughlin countered: private life. It's not for me to sit in judge- Regarding financial services, Jean- saying he prepared to assume a leadership “I sit here and I listened to my colleague ment about those things." na Williams suggested “an awareness position. and I shake my head. It is amazing how Mr Jackson summed it up by calling campaign or representation around the Jeanna Williams said she would consult history can be revised,” he said referring the issue a fait accompli. world.” with her constituents before agreeing to to appeals from the Chamber and Com- Views diverged on having a consti- She also favours focusing on stay-over a coalition and would opt for the health merce and others in the private sector to tutional amendment to recall MPs, and visitors and encouraging the entrepre- portfolio, while Heather Bodden prefers stimulate the economy when his govern- both were lukewarm to the idea of a na- neurial spirit of Caymanians. 20%community affairs. OFF ment took office in 2013. tional lottery. Take 20% OFF all paint and sundries • Interior paint • Brushes • Exterior paint • Rollers • Spray paint • Tape • Stains 6 Issue No 640 | Friday, March 19, 2021 | Caymanian Times Local News MISS CAYMAN UNIVERSE VISITS THE BRAC

From the moment she disembarked the made of real diamonds?”, “How old are was electric. She again fielded a variety of aircraft that touched down on the Brac, you?”, “How many siblings do you have?” questions like, “How did you become the there was excitement about her visit. Ac- One of the amazing features of Mariah’s winner?” and “What are your plans for the companied by organizer Mrs. Derrie Le Da- responses was her ability to give answers future?” Mariah took the time to explain cres and others, the 2021 participant in the that even the juniors could clearly under- how the system worked this time during Miss Universe pageant MISS MARIAH TIB- stand. She was bold and mingled beauti- the pandemic. She encouraged the students BETTS, was all smiles and expectancy. Her fully with the students. Mariah also visited to never stop learning and always stay fo- stay spanned 5 days and was filled with en- the students at the Beacon Center where cused on their goals and ambitions. Mariah thusiasm wherever she was present. the special needs students were delighted explained to the high-schoolers that hard Her first stop on Thursday, took her to to meet her. The girls asking to wear her work and total commitment to their vision Creek and Spot Primary Schools. At both crown was a highlight of the visit. After comes with rich dividends as it has done for the Creek and Spot Bay institutions, she these stops, Mariah and group then visit- her. However, the talking point of this stop was greeted with ecstatic applause and ed District Administration and got a first- was when she was asked to demonstrate cheering by the students. One could see hand view of its operations. how she does her model walk. It was met West End Primary School was her next the thrill that filled their hearts to inter- On Friday she was the highlight of the with rapturous applause. In return Cayman stop. The students here were attracted to act with Mariah. She fielded a variety of assembly at the Layman E. Scott Senior Brac’s Little Miss and Mister showed that her crown. As she fielded questions on a questions from the students, “Is the crown High School. Here again the atmosphere they were capable of emulating Mariah. variety of topics she also took the time to encourage these younger ones to be at- tentive in class, read a lot and never for- get to do homework. Some of the students desired a photograph with her while oth- ers, the girls especially, wanted to try on the crown. On Friday evening there was a public meet and greet event at the Alexan- der Hotel. On Saturday and Sunday the entourage visited a number of tourist attractions around the island. On Sunday, they attend- ed worship service at Crossroad United Baptist Church. Here the congregation heard from Mrs. Derrie, as well as, Mariah who was thrilled to be there and to partic- ipate in what she called, “a good old fash- ioned service.” It was truly a memorable time for the is- landers to have been graced with Mariah’s presence. ‘Community Builds Country’ theme at Osbourne Bodden’s campaign meeting By Christopher Tobutt

With the slogan “Community Builds Country,” Osbourne “Ossie” Bodden held an election campaign meeting for Bodden Town East at the side the Bodden Town By- pass road. MC Robert Bodden, Osbourne’s brother, who ran for election last time, but had chosen to be a fellow campaigner sup- porting his more politically-experienced sibling this year, introduced the ‘Commu- nity Builds Country’ fellow-campaigners: Heather Bodden and Wayne Panton. There was an endorsement via video from the venerable ex-parliamentarian and educator Roy Bodden, who spoke X Osbourne “Ossie” Bodden of Bodden Town East X Wayne Panton of Osbourne Bodden’s dedication to the people of Bodden Town, his hard work, and experience. There was also a heart- felt endorsement from artist and special “We were not re-elected, and what have you they did that was because they both killed the amount of people that we have need- Olympian athlete, artist and photographer got out of that? Nothing,” he said. their parties. They don’t want anyone else ing homes. We have 400 people on our Matthew Ebanks “We love you Mr. Bodden. Taking the podium, Osbourne Bodden near the parliament; they want to keep a waiting list. That is unacceptable.” You’re the best,” he said. said: “We need statesmen. We don’t just lock on that. So now an independent can- “Government look seriously into buying Wayne Panton began: “People of Bod- need politicians for ego and for money to didate is a bad word to them.” up large parcels of land or reclaiming the den Town East, you’re discerning people. go around and puff out their chest because “Ladies and gentlemen don’t be fooled, land that is already in the government’s You look at the track record of the people they’re now a politician. You need people the only way to deal with this group of hand, putting infrastructure into it such that have represented you. If you look as that are here for the right reason, and people that are selfish and all about big as electricity and water, having it ready in Osbourne Bodden’s track record, he has that’s what my two humble colleagues and business and big money, is to vote them lots and selling it to our people. We have worked extremely hard during the term myself are about. We have been working out. If you make the mistake of re-elect- to maybe look at reducing the size of the 2013-2017. That was a very trying time for in the community, that’s why this theme ing that government you are going to have plots, going up instead of just single-story.” the country.” Mr. Panton reminded the audi- is so relevant, because we have lived it. I four years of the same suffering: the lack “We know the minimum wage is too low, ence of the tough financial times, and the ten started off doing community work here in of homes, the lack of food on the table, the so a lot of people are being paid that. The percent unemployment rate that that gov- Bodden Town as a youth,” he said. lack of jobs.” minimum wage should be at least nine or ernment had worked hard to turn around, Speaking about the Premier, Mr. Bod- Warming to the theme of affordable ten bucks an hour without a doubt. You expressing his disappointment that, when den said: “Him and Mr. Bush the Speaker homes, Mr. Bodden said: “The National cannot live on those six dollars an hour. the time came for the people to benefit, the warred for twenty years, yet they are now Housing Development Trust is simply too They were supposed to revise that, be- present government had failed to deliver: one happy married couple. The reason cumbersome and moving too slowly for cause that was the starting point,” he said. Local News Caymanian Times | Friday, March 19, 2021 | Issue No 640 7

X Cayman’s Coast Guards Cayman’s Coast Guard ready for Service CONTINUED FROM Page 1

Sutherland, a retired major, recalled his own commissioning in Sandhurst, Eng- land, many years before: “It’s a proud mo- ment. It never leaves our memory, and I am sure that those of you who are being presented today will never forget this af- ternoon, even long after you have left this service,” he said. There was a moment of silence for the lives lost at sea, as Mr. Dennison Tibbetts rang the seaman’s bell before Lieutenant Commander Leo Anglin read the Course Report: “These coasties have come to un- derstand, and be raised on the core values of honor, courage and commitment,” he concluded, after listing all that was en- tailed in their intense 10-weeks of train- ing, including physical fitness, drill, and sea-rescue procedures. Governor Martyn Roper said,” As the newest members of the Cayman Islands Coastguard, you have shown impressive determination and dedication to success- fully complete what I know was a vigorous and intense ten weeks of basic coastguard training, which also included a five mile jog along seven mile beach which I know we all found rigorous and tough, and I’m ready for the rematch. “From an initial group of 250 young CaymaniansSEE COASTGUARD who appliedREADY FOR to joinSERVICE, the PageCay 8- X H.E the Governor inspects the Coast Guard

X The Premier presents Christopher McTaggart with the Neptune Award X Tevin Crawford receives the Poseidon Award 8 Issue No 640 | Friday, March 19, 2021 | Caymanian Times Local Ne�s

X Anthony Clarke received the Best all Round Graduate X Leanni Tibbetts receives the Leeland Scott Award Award X Jessica Smith received the Mark Luke Award Cayman’s Coast Guard ready for Service CONTINUED FROM Page 7

man Islands Coastguard, the 16 of you uate certificates. The first of the special sitting here before us today can be very awards were presented by the Premier proud. This is a historic occasion for our and the Coast Guard Commander. The islands, and you will be adding to the Cay- Poseidon Award, for best academic per- man Islands’ rich maritime heritage. You formance, was presented to Tevin Craw- have taken up a noble role to serve your ford. Christopher McTaggart received the country, and follow in many of your forefa- Neptune Award for a consistently high ther’s footsteps.” standard of physical endurance and per- Hon. Alden McLaughlin remarked: formance throughout training. Deputy “This is Just one facet of Cayman’s ap- Governor Franz Manderson presented proach to maritime safety and security the Mark Luke Award to Jessica Smith, for to bring our islands into conformity with tenacity and resilience throughout basic a series of international obligations. The training, and presented the Leeland Scott coastguard has already delivered further award for leadership during training to reductions in crime, but giving our is- Leanni Tibbetts. The Governor presented X Melicia Ebanks received several awards for life-saving lands a significantly enhanced maritime Anthony Clarke with the Best All Round capacity and capability, ensuring safe use Graduate award. of our waters for recreational and com- Then there was a very special award to mercial vessels.” Melicia Ebanks, by the Governor and Mr. cause of Ms Ebanks’ quick thinking and ic rescue in March 1919 when she saved Governor Martyn Roper presented each Craig Anderson, a representative of the application of the life-saving technques the life of a toddler who had fallen into a of the new coast guards with their grad- Royal Life Saving Society of Canada, be- she had already learned, during a dramat- swimming pool. THANK YOU

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HEALTH MATTERS Light up the night to save lives By Lindsey Turnbull

The 11th annual Light Up the Night fundraiser for the Breast Cancer Founda- tion is taking place on the 24th April, and the public is encouraged to don the famil- iar pink t-shirt, grab a balloon to light the way and take the walk starting at Public Beach to The Ritz-Carlton and back again. Walkers will start to gather at 6pm on the night and begin the walk at 7pm. Janette Fitzgerald, Chief Administrator with the Breast Cancer Foundation, said

they were excited to have the walk start survival of breast cancer, with 99% to Programme and their specialised bra/ at Public Beach this year, as it gave them 100% survivability if it is caught ear- prosthetic service. much-needed space to have their own ca- ly, so it is vital that women (and men) “We run our Awareness Programme tering, bouncy castle, face painting, and a know what to look for and to do some- year-round and go to any company, school, DJ. She anticipated a real fun family event thing about it when they see it,” she ad- college, group or community who requests and all kindly supplied by Island Taste/ vised. our presence,” Janette confirmed. “It would Davenport and RE/MAX Cayman Islands, Registration forms can be found on appear that all cancers, especially breast attracting hopefully around 1,000 partic- their website: https://breastcancerfoun- cancer, are on the rise. Patients are all ages, ipants. She also confirmed that Governor dation.ky and entry is just CI$25 which and for us, at the BCF, ages of persons com- Martyn Roper had agreed to lead the walk- includes a shirt and raffle ticket. Shirts can ing to us have varied from 20 years old to ers to the Ritz-Carlton and back again this be collected at the Breast Cancer Center in women in their 70s. Some people might year. Grand Harbour. The message on the shirts think of it as an older woman (or man’s) Janette outlined the theme of this year’s underscores this year’s them - Early De- disease, but what they need to realise is event. tection Saves Lives. that you can be diagnosed at any age, and “The theme is Awareness and Early This year all funds raised will go to the in our awareness programme we can dis- Detection – early detection is the key to Breast Cancer Foundation’s Awareness cuss how to make yourself less vulnerable.” Parties, Independents, Coalitions and the Need for a Strong Opposition

With elections closing in and clarity on The Christian Democratic Party was the their members in Government, but if not, the candidates who have put themselves island’s third and when it engaged in elec- at least in Opposition. Globally, political forward for election, there is little doubt tion contests with the National Democratic parties are the main institutions which as to the likelihood of a PPM-led coalition Party, presented the possibility of a vibrant provide candidates for elections and by government. This is so as the PPM is the two-party democracy. However, a conflu- extension the nation’s political leaders. most obviously organized political entity. ence of circumstances and personality is- Political parties recruit and nominate can- One must also bear in mind that in the last sues made this impossible. When Panton didates who the leaders think will win in election the concoction of independent lost by four votes in the 1965 election with elections. They help their candidates to candidates was unable to stitch together only one NDP candidate, Warren Conolly, win elections and while not in office they an effective coalition to form a govern- in East End winning, the first chapter in monitor the actions of office holders. ment. Cayman’s first real attempt at party poli- A distinguishing feature of a political One notices that persons running as tics came to a slow but certain close. party is desire for permanence. In this independents understand the need for Thereafter, up until 2000, Cayman’s pol- respect the Teams which dominated the collaboration and, depending on political itics was organized around teams and in- local political scene prior to formation of outcomes, are indicating willingness to dependent candidates. The formation of the UDP and PPM, were not political par- X Dr. Livingston Smith is a Professor at work with the main bloc of winning can- the United Democratic Party in 2001 and ties. Those who form political parties usu- the University College of the Cayman didates once this known. This election is the PPM in 2002 was another attempt. The ally do so with a desire that they become Islands. He is also Director of the CXC Education Volunteer programme likely to remove the political shine off the UDP, turned Cayman Democratic Party, has a permanent part of their societies. That idea of independents as a credible politi- since died. Ezzard Miller’s 2019 Cayman many disappear after at most two years cal framework, but the fact is that political Islands People’s Party has not taken off. does not mean that that was the intention. parties, even with single-member constit- Properly conceived and led, there are Because political parties are charac- uencies, have not, so far, become the only several advantages to political parties. terized by an intention to be permanent, and public know way beforehand what game in town. The other important issue Political parties are principally political there is need for a constitution, formal con- they are getting. They know that that the that must be factored into the discussion organizations which have as their main stituency organization, a system of voting party in Opposition or simply not in gov- is the critical need for a strong opposition, objective control of the machinery of gov- to change party leaders and so on. Political ernment, is striving to do so. The public whatever the outcome. ernment. They must be concerned with parties are thus much more formal organi- knows beforehand that if the leader of the Readers will know that Cayman’s first the broad agenda of issues facing the soci- zations. As political parties are permanent party in Opposition were to win the elec- political party, the Cayman Vanguard Pro- eties in which they operate and the larger political organizations, they strive to have tion, he or she will be leading the country. gressive Party, duly registered on August global environment which have direct and an organizational structure that can facil- There are no surprises with political par- 8, 1958, contested elections in that same indirect bearing on local realities. They itate the recruitment of members, develop ties as persons contesting are likely to be year and then perished after failing to win work not just to influence policy but ulti- policy, raise campaign funds to educate in the public domain for some time. a single seat. It survived for little under a mately to have control of the government the electorate about campaign issues, and Whatever the eventual outcome of this year. Cayman’s second political party, the apparatus to oversee the formulation and other such activities. They develop views, election, the role of an effective opposition National Democratic Party, formed by Or- execution of policies. positions and policies and communicate must not be underestimated. The Opposi- mond Panton, seemed to have had all the In terms of functions, they provide op- these to the electorate not only but espe- tion has a special place in the political pro- credentials for sustainability and perma- portunities for people with similar po- cially during election campaigns. cess in the WestminsterSEE PARTIES, System. ETC, Page 11 nence, but by the 1965 election was on a litical philosophies and ideas to meet, In addition, because political parties route to extinction. organize and campaign in order to place are permanent organizations, the voting 10 Issue No 640 | Friday, March 19, 2021 | Caymanian Times Local News NEWLY ELECTED CMEA EXECUTIVE BOARD 2021

The Cayman Music & Entertainment band leaders, singers, radio and club DJs, Association (CMEA) is now governed by a promoters, technicians. newly-elected Executive Board, comprised President Smith noted that the first of five first-time Board members, and four mandate of the new CMEA Exec is to up- returning members. date its Constitution, bringing it into full The 2021 AGM and Officer Elections compliance with new non-profit organiza- were held on February 28th. The four- tion standards. hour event touched on new priorities, The priorities on the CMEA 2021 calen- past issues and the 2021-22 post Covid dar, he shared, are to maintain: outlook. One unresolved issue is a mem- • “Summer Beach Party” started last ber-dispute between a small faction of ex year in late September members , which was recently referred • “Sounds of Love” Annual Benefit Con- for bi-partisan arbitration, after members cert on 27th November "Cayman Thanks- failed to come to a consensus. giving” Jeán - eric “Mr Notch” Smith was unan- • Continue to partner with the Pirates imously returned as President , along Week Festival in the production of "The with newly elected Dominique Ebanks as National Song Competition” Vice-President, Charles “Chuck Taylor” • “Night with the Legends” on 4th De- Barnes Jr - Secretary, Fred Sambula - Treas- cember urer, Steve Reid - Asst.Secretary and four • Preparing for The MUZAIC XIIII Fes- additional officers: David Gooding, Chris- tival Weekend in January 2022 on Heroes topher Seymour, Verlene Wallace and Mar- Day Weekend tino Connolly. Together, these members • The new Executive also intends to come from across the music-entertainment round-out this year’s calendar by creat- industry, and constitute the most diverse ing more live music and Dj musical events and experienced line-up in CMEA’s history. showcasing its own members and newly this COVID pandemic Mr. Smith – whose the past year an unprcedented CI$400, 000 Reflective of the diverse membership, acquired PA system. noting that “It is very 2020 INTERIM Executive initiated the cam- has been distributed directly into the collec- the new Executive Board consists of the important for the tourism sector that we paign that sought governmantal financial tive hands of the veteran and current musi- broadest base of entertainment industry get things back to normal within the local support for all local musicians – thanked cians of our local music community. experience ever represented nationally; music-entertainment industry.” the Ministry and Minister responsible for To date there are about 100 active CMEA with the new line-up including current Expressing appreciation for Government’s Culture for once again revisiting the stipend members in good standing, with twice as and veteran musicians, venue owners, continued assistance for musicians during programme extended to its members. Over many people on its general mailing list. PREMIER CLARIFIES REMARKS BUT INSISTS ROAD PROJECT IS VITAL

Premier Alden McLaughlin has issued Admitting the error, Mr McLaughlin ex- an apology to Davenport Development plained, “I simply reported what I under- Ltd for erroneously naming the company stood from the briefing I received from the in a government project to build an access ministry responsible. I was not in any of road through Grand Harbour to Red Bay the meetings. If I was mistaken in naming Estates and Admiral Landing. Davenport, then I apologise.” He made the remark during Monday Regarding the overall project, Premier night’s Chamber of Commerce Candi- McLaughlin went on to state that he has dates Forum while outlining steps being rechecked and has again been advised taken to alleviate traffic bottlenecks in that “the Grand Harbour developer is as the area. keen as government is to find a solution to “We have today reached an agreement the traffic congestion in the Red Bay area with respect to local access from Selkirk for which we are all grateful. The ministry Drive into the Grand Harbour and Daven- staff is working on finalising the terms of port Development,” Mr McLaughlin had the agreement before the roadway is ga- said. zetted.” That prompted a stern response from Davenport Development Ltd said it “was the company in a statement on Wednes- not in any conversations with the Govern- cast, "questioning Davenport’s integrity “Despite their objections which are dis- day. ment on Monday. In fact, Davenport has since we communicated the Government’s appointing, I do believe that this local ac- “Davenport has not made any recent not had discussions on this matter prior to earlier position". cess road will only enhance Davenport’s agreements with the Government regard- 2020, when the matter was decided, and “They purchased and have been misled ability to sell their units. Their develop- ing the creation of local access at Grand we were told quite clearly that the access by the words of the Unity Government that ment will disgorge dozens more vehicles Harbour. Indeed, we do not own the land road was off the table." we passed on to them.” on to an already severely overtaxed Red in negotiation.” The company said its clients have been According to the company, "Sadly, the Bay road system. “This is a lie,” the company said. upset and were calling since the broad- voters in Davenport’s newest develop- "When they started the development ment Arvia must now make a decision if they would have been aware of the issue they will invest or withdraw. These words and that the development would make have sabotaged our business and our rep- traffic matters worse,” Mr McLaughlin said. utation, something that is abhorrent to “In any event,” Mr McLaughlin contin- us.” ued, “it is government's responsibility to The scathing statement added: “Daven- find solutions to alleviate the traffic con- port Development wishes our loyal and gestion and improve the quality of life of valued purchasers to know that we have Red Bay and Prospect residents and in- been blindsided by this announcement deed all those who live east of Grand Har- and are investigating how such false infor- bour.” mation came to be published.” He pointed out that “Government has In further setting out to clarify the issue, been patiently working to resolve this is- Mr McLaughlin stated that he is advised sue for some years now,” and concluded by that the approval of Davenport is not re- saying: “As the representative of Red Bay quired as they do not own the property or and Premier I am out of patience. We must the Grand Harbour road. resolve this issue now." Celebrating Cayman Writers / All about Education Caymanian Times | Friday, March 19, 2021 | Issue No 640 11

CELEBRATING CAYMAN WRITERS, WRITINGS, & THE ARTS Nasaria Suckoo Chollette: Songs of Experience, History, and Culture. Part Two Dr Stephanie Fullerton-Cooper is an As- sociate Professor of English at the Univer- sity College of the Cayman Islands (UCCI). drums?”. An important symbol in African She has a passion for promoting Caribbean epistemology, the drum is often evoked in and Cayman literature. The views expressed Caribbean Literature. In Chollette’s poem, here are not those of UCCI. it represents the displaced Cayman wom- an who has been banged and beaten but Songs of Innocence and of still survives. Chollette’s poem ends, “Lick ExperienceIn part one, we spoke of RomanticExperience poet, dem drums Julia/Lick dem drums”. Aunt William Blake’s Julia, Cayman’s iconic drummer who was . When he wrote the 103 years old at the time the poem was poems in 1794, the French Revolution written, was, says Chollette, “an echo of was in its fifth year,Innocence and his viewpoint Long Celia for me”. Chollette speaks of had changed radically from what they Long Celia and Aunt Julia with something had been under . Having lived akin to reverence, bemoaning that “we through the horrors of the Revolution and have people dying who are taking unre- seen its and the Industrial Revolution’s corded history with them”. Her poems impact on children who were forced into seek to preserve their memory and simul- labour, women who resorted to prosti- taneously make Cayman confront its her- tution, as well as the regression of social itage. institutions like marriage and the church, In “Tell Me”, written in 2020 for De- X Dr Stephanie Fullerton-Cooper is an the innocent charm and the untainted partment of Children and Family Services Associate Professor of English at the naivety of the child that resonated with (DCFS) as it celebrated ‘Month of the El- University College of the Cayman Islands (UCCI). She has a passion for promoting Blakes’s earlier writings, are juxtaposed in derly’, Cayman’s history and continuity are Caribbean, and Cayman, literature. The the later collection where Blake used his likewise preserved. views expressed here are not those of works to speak out against the artificiali- Take me back to the past Mama X Nasaria Suckoo Chollette UCCI ty of industrialism, and the hypocrisy that And teach me olden ways was stark in 18th century England. Nasar- Take me back to the past Papa ia Suckoo Chollette’s poems of NCFA inno- And tell me about those days. cence in Part One, are similarly juxtaposed Chollette’s request to remember evokes ry.” But Chollette’s poem is about more MOUTH CYAN TELL”. The poem is written with her more ‘mature’ works. Like Blake, in her readers a similar need to know and than the sea. The persona states repeat- in uppercase as though she is presenting she focuses on children but also writes safeguard. Why? So “we can be heroes edly, “You forget…”. Forget what? How in her nation language loudly and proudly! In from experience. Chollette admits that she anew … we will Captain ship Cayman/ the males’ absence the Cayman woman the poem, “Easter Monday”, Chollette de- writes to “start conversations and estab- and keep our culture true”. It is a powerful “cat-rigged (a) single mast sea vessel” in fies notions of Cayman having no culture, lish what I know is the truth in Cayman. legacy that the poet is acknowledging and her bid to feed her family. In “Just Long as she speaks of “Granny drumming /iron We have a rich history and culture, and I safeguarding. She postulates that “if those Celia”, she declares, “I a naked woman/I a pots on wooden fires”, and “the enamel want to establish that. I want to challenge who choose to live here believe Cayma- torn an’ tattered woman … but you can’t basin”. She also immortalizes unforgetta- the idea that we don’t, as our youth need nians have no history and culture worth open my cockspur thorny shell”. Here then ble Cayman moments in the appropriately this history and culture to have purpose preserving, they erase my grandmother, is a powerful and poignant celebration of titled “Ivan the Terrible”, speaking of “that and direction”.Long Celia and I cannot let this happen as she went ‘tough’ andStylistic resilient Cayman. devices September Day” and its horrors. What is through a lotWomanhood and survived to be here”. particularly resonating is how she ends the poem – “We are building/Making way Chollette wrote “Just Long Celia” in Chollette’s ‘mature’ poems’ style is dif- for this new spirit…And we are rising”. 2013 when she represented the Cayman Chollette’s poems celebrate the pow- ferent from the NCFA ones. There are no In these, as in her innocence poems pre- Islands in Poetry Olympics – Poetry Par- er of the woman who speaks out against fairytales here, as she admits in the poem sented in Part one of this article, Nasaria nassus - in London. her restrictive situations, highlighting titled “Lord I Didn’t Know – Seaman’s ver- Suckoo Chollette is building and rising It was Long Celia they called me her as praiseworthy. Women’s poten- sion” that “…now that I am older, wiser and safeguarding what is authentically Not Ntozake tial to survive trying situations is seen in gray, I want you to know…”. This desire Caymanian. The words of her poem, “Poet Or Mama Zulu the self-sufficient woman in “The Lady to make Cayman know leads Chollette to in Exile”, are food for thought that I leave Or even Nanny in Blue” where she “feminized that sea”, write in her nation language, an appropri- with you till we meet again in another few Chollette’s establishment of identity is celebrating that “never-ending vastness” ate phrase coined by Barbadian scholar, weeks: the start of a fascinating retelling where intimately tied to Cayman’s seafaring his- Edward Kamau Brathwaite, who cele- I walk amongst you day to day she celebrates this real person - an en- tory. Chollette’s discussion of the centrali- brates Caribbean writers who choose to Poet in exile … slaved African in Cayman - a Caymanian ty of the sea to Cayman history reflects St. use non-English ‘nation language’ to write Beat that drum and gather all the kin- woman who had been beaten but re- Lucia’s Derek Walcott: “Where are your – not ‘dialect’ with its pejorative connota- dred spirits mained unbroken. In “Just Long Celia” the monuments, your battles, martyrs? ... The tions. In “Memba Well”, Chollette declares, Call the ones who have gone before us … persona repeatedly asks, “Unna hear dem sea has locked them up. The sea is Histo- “I MEMBA MORE STORIES/DEN WHA MY It’s time to get up! Parties, Independents, Coalitions and the Need for a Strong Opposition CONTINUED FROM Page 9

Even as it seeks to present itself as a wor- ceives the ‘due process’ of parliamentary This is usually best done by a ‘Shad- The public can scrutinize way ahead thy government in waiting, it does not oppose deliberation, and to see that diverse and ow Cabinet’ of persons appointed by the of time what it desires and Opposition for the sake of opposition, but by its posses- opposing points of views have a chance to Leader of the Opposition to speak on Spokespersons while providing to the sion of vision and understanding, tackles the be aired and defended. specified portfolios. So, there is a Shad- public a ‘Government in Waiting’, also concerns that citizens have. A main role of an The party, or team, or bloc of independ- ow Minister of Education, of Finance, of get useful experience critiquing, agreeing Opposition is to be in constant pursuit of ev- ent candidates, in Opposition, though not Tourism, or however, else the Leader of with, and proposing new policy directions idence not only of government misspending in government, knows that an important the Opposition might indicate he intends that they would undertake so the public of funds but of wider examples of dishones- function of an Opposition is also to con- to call the various Ministries. Apart from knows what the other policy options are ty and arbitrary behaviour. The Opposition sistently critique Government and to pres- providing cut and thrust in political life, likely to be taken if the party in Opposition probes for information and prods the gov- ent alternative positions and possibilities the appointment of a Shadow Cabinet by were in Government. Hopefully, if they ernment to act on behalf of certain interests, in a consistent, organized, and credible a serious Opposition, is also a signal to the became Government, they should be able opinions, and needs in society. way that demonstrates that the Opposi- public as to who would likely be Minsters to ‘hit the ground running’ being to some It also serves as a brake on government tion is thinking through current issues and if the Opposition were to become Govern- extent already familiar with the issue and haste, to ensures that all legislation re- is in touch with what is happening. ment. challenges in their respective portfolios. 12 Issue No 640 | Friday, March 19, 2021 | Caymanian Times Arts & Culture Rundown Returns to Spread Laughter, Not COVID!

After a self-imposed quarantine in 2020 two other Rundown scripts. His sense of due to a global pandemic, Rundown has humour will be immediately apparent as returned in 2021 to spread laughter, not audiences watch his work in this produc- COVID. Produced by the Cayman Nation- tion. Another young theatre enthusiast, Je- al Cultural Foundation (CNCF), Cayman’s vaughnie Ebanks, who has been engaged most hilarious comedy show is back for its with CNCF, has also made contributions to 28th season with its usual laugh-out-loud the writing in the form of ideas and a short mix of comedy, satire and songs about liv- skit that has been adapted. For CNCF, this ing life in Cayman told through a collection means planning for the future and wel- of skits, monologues and music. The show coming young creatives, who will eventu- is rated PG. ally come into their own as writers, and Created by then long-time resident Dave keep our Rundown, and other traditions, Martins in 1991, Rundown is now embed- alive into the future”, Muttoo added. ded in the cultural psyche of the Cayman This year’s edition will include many fa- public. People look forward to a mention miliar faces, as well as some newcomers to in the show and count it an honour to be the mix. Matt Brown featured in Rundown. When the show first started in 1992, it was described as “one step closer to defining Caymanian theatre” Matt Brown has by Henry Muttoo CNCF Artistic Director, walked stages designer and director of Rundown since across the Caribbe- 1992 and also its writer since the mid- an. He performs a 2000s. mixture of the arts, X The Cast Getting Direction From Henry Muttoo (Photo by Jevy Ebanks) “Rundown has always been a cathartic including music, experience for both the playwright and storytelling, acting, the audience member who engages in the playwriting and theatre experience. The show loosely re- more. Matt Brown’s has left his indelible creative stamp in the the International Story Telling Festival flects on some of what has taken place in philosophy is simple, “Don’t dwell on the hearts of the Cayman theatre public. Leroy Gimistory and other CNCF Productions in- our country over the past year, processing past, don’t fear the future, live in the pres- is the last remaining active member of the cluding Downside Up by Dr. Frank McField it through the lens of humour. For almost ent moment.”Leroy Enjoy Holnessthe show! original 1992 Rundown cast and has the and the annual Rundown comedy revue. 30 years this show has held up a mirror to distinction of performing in every edition Jevy has represented the Cayman Is- our collective faces and made us laugh at of the show. Jevy Ebanks lands in the Caribbean Arts Festivals ourselves and celebrate the quirky bits of Leroy is a veteran of (CARIFESTA) in Barbados and Trinidad. At our society and the larger-than-life char- the Cayman stage, 24-years old, Jevy studies Film and Televi- acters in our community. Never pointing going back to the Jevy began per- sion Production at the University of Brad- fingers, we aim to lift the audience mem- days of the Inn The- forming at the ten- ford in the United Kingdom. He owns and bers’ spirits and, perhaps, help them rec- atre and Cayman der age of 11 years operates a local video and audio produc- ognise the unique aspects of our culture,” National Theatre old at the Cayman tion company,Giselle Jevy Ebanks Webb Productions. said Henry Muttoo, CNCF Artistic Director. Company. While he National Cultural “This year CNCF has afforded wider has played in sever- Foundation and in opportunity to one of our more talented al productions and National Children’s Giselle Webb can actors and writers, Matt Brown, to engage received much praise for his acting, it is as Festival of the Arts. justifiably now call in the writing process and he has not dis- the indefatigable and always forward‐ He progressed over herself a true “Run- appointed. Matt has contributed to at least looking Rasta ‘Ital’ in Rundown where he the years, performing for over 12 years in down Idiot”, having performed in four editions of the show. She has been a long-standing senior member of Dance Unlimited and although she does not perform as often as she would like, she still is considered one of Cayman’s most accomplished dancers. Giselle recently added a beautiful daughter, Gia, to the Cay- manian population. With the amount of time Gia has spent on the Rundown set who knows how long it will be before she is ready for a role herself. Look out Cay- man! Evana Martinez

Evana Martinez has been performing from the tender age of five when she knew her passion was the performing arts. As a young girl she performed in church choirs, school dances, a George Town quadrille group and performed various excerpts from theatre plays at the Cayman Islands National Festival of the Arts. She has per- X Jevy Ebanks (Photo by Jevy Ebanks) X Leroy 'Rasta Ital' Holness (Photo by Jevy Ebanks) formed on internationalSEE RUNDOWN stages RETURNS, in places Page 13 Arts & Culture Caymanian Times | Friday, March 19, 2021 | Issue No 640 13

X Henry Muttoo Building the Rundown Set (Photo by Jevy Ebanks) X Matt Brown Rehearsing Rundown Returns to Spread Laughter, Not COVID! CONTINUED FROM Page 12

such as Las Vegas, Texas, Birmingham, Al- In 2000 Josefa was crowned the first & the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat”; abama and Scotland, and has been a sto- Miss Cayfest. In 2001 she entered the writing and directing one of the Christmas ryteller at Gimistory. Evana also sang dur- Miss Teen pageant and won “Best Tal- productions; winning a CNCF playwriting ing a few of the past “Rundown” shows ent” for playing pan and reciting a mon- competition which he also directed when where her musical talent was put to use ologue. At her high school graduation it was staged; and appearing in Gimistory. and she is honoured to be a part of Run- she won the CNCF award. Her most re- He was also one of the CNCF’s playwriting down again.Rachel Gepolla cent accomplishment with the arts was tutors. receiving a co-starring role in a Cayman Colin has written 15 stage plays. All short film called “Easy Listening”. She have been performed in Cayman, five have Rachel studied has also starred in two other short films been published and he is currently writing Business Manage- abroad, as well as a local one called “Se- another one.The Big Kahuna ment at the Univer- crets”, for which she was the Executive sity of the Philip- Producer. She is excited to perform on pines in the Visayas the stage once again with her fellow cast Mike Powell popu- and worked for 10 members. Colin Wilson larly known as “The years as a sales as- Big Kahuna” is a sistant before be- comic, writer, actor coming a nanny/ Colin was born in and radio host. He X Henry Muttoo, Cayman National Cultural housekeeper wearing multi-coloured hats, England but has has appeared in Foundation Artistic Director some which fit, and others which don't! lived more than half movies “Into the Rachel is a friendly ‘Mama Goose’ with a of his life here in the Blue” and “Luna’s strong work ethic and positive attitude Cayman Islands. He Janae Whittaker Ring”. who loves reading and listening to mellow has been married to and preserve the culture and heritage of and country music. She says gardening is Caymanian Joan the Cayman Islands. She is expected to her stress reliever and eating is her fa- Watler for almost A newcomer to the graduate in Fall 2022. vourite past-time while “doing the kara- 39 years. It would stage, Jenae Whit- oke” with friends.Josefa Martinez be easier to list what he hasn’t done in re- taker has had some This year’s show will take place at the lation to the arts. In fact, his only artistic experience practis- Harquail Theatre over two weekends in feat he hadn’t achieved was to appear on ing the arts. She de- March. Opening night is Thursday, 18 Josefa has been per- stage in “Rundown”. Now he has accom- signs costumes, March at 8pm. forming for over 25 plished that. He says a big “Thank you” to loves poetry, play- • March 18, 19, 20, 25, 26 and 27 at years. She acted in Henry, even though the one line and brief ing the piano and 8:00 pm Rundown for the appearance on stage he had asked for, music in general, • March 21 and 28 at 6:00 pm first time in 2007 didn’t quite go to plan... and won a gold award at the National Chil- Tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for and is no stranger Colin was involved in ‘Pirates Week’ dren’s Festival of the Arts. She has been a children 16 and under and seniors 65+ (ID to comedy. From a for over 25 years, notably playing the Cayman Islands and Commonwealth required). They can be purchased online young age she has Governor (he is reprising that role now) Youth Parliamentarian and has represent- at eventpro.ky or at Funky Tangs, Fosters performed and rep- and writing and directing “The Landing ed the Cayman Islands at the Caribbean Camana Bay, Healthcare Pharmacy Grand resented the Cayman Islands internation- Scenario” and “The Trial of the Pirates”. Student Colloquium in New York. Harbour and the CNCF Office. ally in Jamaica, New York and Canada. She Whilst his stage work was mainly with the Jenae is currently home on term-break To reserve tickets, or for more informa- was a part of Steel Pan group, Panoram- Cayman Drama Society, where he directed, from the University of Sussex where she is tion on Rundown, email cncf@artscay- ers/Cayman School for Pan, for over 20 acted and was eight times President, he pursuing a B.A (Hons.) degree in Anthro- man.org, call 949.5477 or check out the years which also allowed her to perform has also worked with CNCF. These projects pology and Cultural Studies. Jenae hopes CNCF’s official Facebook page @cayman- abroad. include acting – “Sound of Music”, “Joseph to use her knowledge as a tool to promote culture. 14 Issue No 640 | Friday, March 19, 2021 | Caymanian Times Honouring Womens Month Jaden Francis

I am a senior attending most a year. However, I look IMG academy in Florida. forward to the long season I have currently applied I have ahead of me taking to and been accepted into all the necessary precau- many universities in the tions to stay safe during the US to continue my athletic pandemic while also run- career. ning as much as possible to Recently I attended Adi- improve my times and rep- das Indoor Nationals in resent my country proudly. Virginia where I improved During any challenge on my previous indoor I remember to keep my times and placed across all head up because God gives X Freshman Alison Jackson at UNC with Swim Mates events. his hardest battles to his It has been challenging strongest soldiers. I also X Jaden Francis - Elite getting back into competi- remember that “everything Track Athlete tions during the pandemic happens for a reason.” Alison after not competing for al- #ChooseToChallenge! Jackson Jillian Crooks

“I celebrate all strong “I was a little nervous beginning my women in my life especially university experience in the midst of a my Mom and Grandma. Be- pandemic. However, my excitement out- cause of them I have found weighed my nervousness and I’m so glad I confidence to face all chal- came and started my collegiate swimming lenges.” now. #ChooseToChallenge “So while it has been hard at times as it hard to meet people and go to campus X Freshman Alison Jackson (left) with events, my teammates have become real- Sister Sarah Jackson Sophomore at ly good friends and helped normalise my UNC freshman year as much as possible.” X Jillian Crooks - National Swimmer I #ChooseToChallenge! Jade Pitcairn Sarah Jackson

“Firstly, I would like to thank women like Ms. Merta Day, Janet Sairsingh and Mar- Recent competition: WAC Conference. lene West for their immense contribution Personal bests: 100 free 53.97 (dropped to women in sports in the Cayman Islands. 1.80 seconds). They have made it possible not only for “It has been a challenging year for sure. me to compete in my sport, squash, local- Since being back at school in Colorado, ly but to travel, compete internationally, training and competing have looked very make lasting friendships and understand different: temperature checks every morn- the importance of team work. They have ing and masks being worn unless I was in built on values we have in our home like the water; social distancing and bubbles to goal setting, learning from defeat and stay healthy. building character and self-esteem. There was more work to stay healthy X Sarah Jackson One of my central’s goals is to help to mentally and physically. School also increase the involvement of women, es- looked different with being online and we pecially young girls in the sport of squash, X Jade Pitcairn - National Athlete had to keep our grades up too. which is currently predominantly male Squash I feel like I really rose to the challenge last year and I'm not gonna lie, I can't wait dominated.” this year and pushed through it. I loved to be home.” #ChooseToChallenge! being at home for longer than I expected I #ChooseToChallenge!

X Sophomore Sarah Jackson with Sister X Sarah Jackson - Sophomore at UNC Alison Jackson Freshman Community E�ents and Notices Caymanian Times | Friday, March 19, 2021 | Issue No 640 15

HWM – Workout and Wellness 20 March – and kid games and COMMUNITY EVENTS entertainment. Car Free Week Rundown 2021 As part of Honour- 22 – 26 March - 18 March – ing Women Month, there will be are encouraged to obtain a voter a workout and wellness session Car Rundown is back! This IDSt. card. Ignatius Friday Fish at Camana Bay beginning at 9am. Free Week will be year, the hilarious comedy will fea- Fry Nights For more information and to reg- held from March 22nd ture some of our favourite actors – 19 March – ister, call 949 – 0006 or email frc@ to 26th 2021 with the Leroy Holness and Matt Brown in gov.kyNational Trust – goal of raising aware- skits such as The Covid Press Brief- The popular St. Ignati- Hatitude ness of alternative ing, La Zoom Meeting, The Vaccine us Friday Fish Fry Nights continue 20 March – travel options to aid Line and much more. Opening for this Lenten season from 5:00- in the reduction of night is on Thursday 18 March 8:00 pm in the School Canteen. Join the National Trust traffic, conserve en- and shows run for 3 weekends. Serving Snapper or Mahi-Mahi for Hatitude: Tea in the Secret ergy, reduce harmful Tickets on sale now at Eventpro.ky with fries or rice, cole slaw, grilled Garden on Saturday 20 March at emissions and reduce (online), Funky Tangs, Healthcare onions and festival. Free desserts! Ristorante Pappagallos from 2pm parking problems. Pharmacy Grand Harbour, Fosters DineSaturday in or carry Morning out! Pony – 5 pm. Tickets are Adults $100; Members of the pub- Camana Bay and the CNCF Office. Rides Children $50 and 10% discount lic interested in par- Adult are CI$25 and Senior (65+, 20 March - for NTCI members. Go to https:// ticipating will be able Youth (16Voter and under) ID Cards are CI$20. nationaltrust.org.ky/events/ to to park and ride free X Rundown is back! 19 March - Enjoy Pony Rides purchaseLIVE Street tickets. Food Festival - from five locations and then 'Stay and Play' with George Town across Grand Cayman. The Elections Office the friendly farm animals. Meet 20 March - Contact carfreecay- will be issuing voter ID cards at the goats, chickens, bunnies and [email protected] for more informa- ing about Cayman’s Endemic Or- Veterans and Seaman’s Centre in more. Climb trees, run around and Join the Live Street tion. Plant Lectures chid species. Refreshments will Cayman Brac– Friday, 19 March have good old fashioned fun in the Food Festival Team in the heart of 24 March - be available for sale. For more from 9:30am to 1pm. Voters are fresh air. This is a free event from George Town for a world of taste, information, contact education@ reminded that ID cards can also be 9am to 10:30am at the stables with street food from your favour- The National Gallery nationalgallery.org.ky or call 945 obtained at the Elections Office at off the Linford Pierson Highway. ite chefs, food trucks and restau- and the National Trust invite you – 8111.Send your community 68 West Bay Road, Baytown Office There is no minimum age and the rants in the Cayman Islands. Tick- to Home Grown Plant Lectures events to wendy@ Suites, George Town. Any form of ponies are safe and well behaved. ets start at $45. Kids tickets are from 6 to 7:30pm in the Dart Au- caymaniantimes.ky official ID will be accepted to vote The staff is fully trained and riding $15 and include entry into Spar- ditorium. The guest speaker will on Election Day. However, voters helmets will be provided. ky's Playhouse with face-painting be Christine Rose Smyth speak-

COMMUNITY NOTICES Vaccinated travellers get reduced quarantine time in Cayman

The Cayman Islands Government recently announced that, as of March 22, 2021, the quarantine requirements for arriving travellers will be reduced from 14 days to 10 days, but only for those who have been fully vaccinat- ed more than two weeks prior to travel. The following conditions also apply for travellers to Public Holidays qualify for the reduced quarantine time: • Must receive a negative PCR test within 72 hours of travel in 2021 Updated • Must receive a negative PCR upon arrival in Cayman • All persons in the traveller's quarantine group must have received a full vaccination course against COV- The public holiday date for the General Election Day ID-19, or all persons in the group will have to quaran- 2021 has been officially changed. tine for 14 days. In view of Election Day being brought forward, the Pub- Upon completion of the quarantine period, travellers lic Holidays Order, 2021 was approved by Cabinet and will still have to test negative for COVID-19 before being all travel-related documents required by any govern- subsequently published on 24 February 2021. This desig- released from quarantine. ment for entry into their country, especially during this nated Wednesday, 14 April 2021 as the date of the public Cayman Airways reminds passengers that it is their pandemic. Passengers who do not meet all require- holiday to facilitate the 2021 General Election. responsibility to ensure that they research and secure ments, will not be able to travel. Queen's Birthday public holiday will be on Monday, 14 June 2021. Christmas Day and Boxing Day which fall on a Saturday Honours Nominations and Sunday respectively will be observed as official public holidays in the Cayman Islands on Monday, 27 and Tues- day 28 December 2021 respectively. Deadline Official Public Holidays for 2021, as issued by the Dep- uty Governor’s Office, are as follows: Next Monday • New Year’s Day: Friday, 1 January; • National Heroes Day: Monday, 25 January; • Ash Wednesday: Wednesday, 17 February; • Good Friday: Friday, 2 April; Members of the Cayman Islands community may nomi- • Easter Monday: Monday, 5 April; nate individuals who have made notable contributions to • Election Day: 14 April; public life for recognition in the next Queen’s New Year’s • Discovery Day: Monday, 17 May; Honours. Persons should submit completed nomination • Queen’s Birthday: Monday, 14 June; forms to the Governor’s Office by Monday, 22 March 2021. • Constitution Day: Monday, 5 July; The forms and details of how to prepare them can be found • Remembrance Day: Monday, 15 November; at https://www.gov.uk/honours. More information is avail- • Christmas: Monday, 27 December (observed); and able from the Governor’s Office at governorsofficecayman@ • Boxing Day: Tuesday, 28 December (observed). fcdo.gov.uk. 16 Issue No 640 | Friday, March 19, 2021 | Caymanian Times

section 13(2)

TAKE NOTICE that – TAKE NOTICE that – TAKE NOTICE that – (a) Every person who is entitled to be registered as an elector in the (a) Every person who is entitled to be registered as an elector in (a) Every person who is entitled to be registered as an elector in the Cayman Brac East and Cayman Brac West & Little Cayman the North Side electoral district and who wishes to have his/ East End electoral district and who wishes to have his/her name electoral district(s) and who wishes to have his/ her name placed her name placed on the Register of Electors for the three month placed on the Register of Electors for the three month period on the Register of Electors for the three month period commenc- period commencing on the 1st day of July 2021 shall, unless commencing on the 1st day of July 2021 shall, unless already ing on the 1st day of July 2021 shall, unless already registered already registered in the current Register of Electors, apply in registered in the current Register of Electors, apply in writing in in the current Register of Electors, apply in writing in Form 4 for writing in Form 4 for registration as an elector, which duly com- Form 4 for registration as an elector, which duly completed form registration as an elector, which duly completed form must be pleted form must be received by the registering officer for the must be received by the registering officer for the said electoral received by the registering officer for the said electoral district(s) said electoral district on or before the registration date, namely district on or before the registration date, namely the 1st day of on or before the registration date, namely the 1st day of April the 1st day of April 2021. April 2021. 2021. (b) Every person not disqualifi ed on any of the grounds set out in (b) Every person not disqualifi ed on any of the grounds set out in (b) Every person not disqualifi ed on any of the grounds set out in the next paragraph of this notice is qualifi ed to be registered as the next paragraph of this notice is qualifi ed to be registered as the next paragraph of this notice is qualifi ed to be registered as an elector in the said electoral district if he or she – an elector in the said electoral district if he or she – an elector in the said electoral district if he or she – Qualifi cations of Electors Qualifi cations of Electors Qualifi cations of Electors 90(1) Subject to section 91, a person shall be entitled to be regis- 90(1) Subject to section 91, a person shall be entitled to be regis- 90(1) Subject to section 91, a person shall be entitled to be regis- tered as an elector in one electoral district only, but he or she tered as an elector in one electoral district only, but he or she tered as an elector in one electoral district only, but he or she shall not be entitled to be registered as an elector for elections to shall not be entitled to be registered as an elector for elections to shall not be entitled to be registered as an elector for elections to the Legislative Assembly unless— the Legislative Assembly unless— the Legislative Assembly unless— (a) he or she was, on the day immediately preceding the date of (a) he or she was, on the day immediately preceding the date of (a) he or she was, on the day immediately preceding the date of commencement of this Constitution, entitled to be registered commencement of this Constitution, entitled to be registered commencement of this Constitution, entitled to be registered as an elector; or as an elector; or as an elector; or (b) he or she - (b) he or she - (b) he or she - i) is a Caymanian; and i) is a Caymanian; and i) is a Caymanian; and ii) has attained the age of eighteen years; and ii) has attained the age of eighteen years; and ii) has attained the age of eighteen years; and iii) is resident in the Cayman Islands at the date of registra- iii) is resident in the Cayman Islands at the date of registra- iii) is resident in the Cayman Islands at the date of registra- tion; and tion; and tion; and iv) has been resident in the Cayman Islands for a period or iv) has been resident in the Cayman Islands for a period or iv) has been resident in the Cayman Islands for a period or periods amounting to not less than two years out of the periods amounting to not less than two years out of the periods amounting to not less than two years out of the four years immediately preceding the date of registra- four years immediately preceding the date of registra- four years immediately preceding the date of registra- tion; tion; tion; or or or (c) on the day of the issue of a writ ordering an election, he or (c) on the day of the issue of a writ ordering an election, he or (c) on the day of the issue of a writ ordering an election, he or she is otherwise qualifi ed under paragraph (b) but has not she is otherwise qualifi ed under paragraph (b) but has not she is otherwise qualifi ed under paragraph (b) but has not attained the age of eighteen, but he or she will attain that attained the age of eighteen, but he or she will attain that attained the age of eighteen, but he or she will attain that age on or before the polling day at the election. age on or before the polling day at the election. age on or before the polling day at the election. Disqualifi cations of Electors Disqualifi cations of Electors Disqualifi cations of Electors 91(1) A person shall not be entitled to be registered as an elector in 91(1) A person shall not be entitled to be registered as an elector in 91(1) A person shall not be entitled to be registered as an elector in any electoral district who— any electoral district who— any electoral district who— (a) subject to subsection (2) is serving a sentence of imprison- (a) subject to subsection (2) is serving a sentence of imprison- (a) subject to subsection (2) is serving a sentence of imprison- ment (by whatever name called) exceeding twelve months ment (by whatever name called) exceeding twelve months ment (by whatever name called) exceeding twelve months imposed on him or her by a court in any country or substitut- imposed on him or her by a court in any country or substitut- imposed on him or her by a court in any country or substitut- ed by competent authority for some other sentence imposed ed by competent authority for some other sentence imposed ed by competent authority for some other sentence imposed on him or her by such a court, or is under such a sentence of on him or her by such a court, or is under such a sentence of on him or her by such a court, or is under such a sentence of imprisonment the execution of which has been suspended; imprisonment the execution of which has been suspended; imprisonment the execution of which has been suspended; (b) is a person certifi ed to be insane or otherwise adjudged to (b) is a person certifi ed to be insane or otherwise adjudged to (b) is a person certifi ed to be insane or otherwise adjudged to be of unsound mind under any law in force in the Cayman be of unsound mind under any law in force in the Cayman be of unsound mind under any law in force in the Cayman Islands; or Islands; or Islands; or (c) is disqualifi ed for registration as an elector by any law in (c) is disqualifi ed for registration as an elector by any law in (c) is disqualifi ed for registration as an elector by any law in force in the Cayman Islands relating to offences connected force in the Cayman Islands relating to offences connected force in the Cayman Islands relating to offences connected with elections. with elections. with elections. (2) For the purposes of subsection (1)(a)— (2) For the purposes of subsection (1)(a)— (2) For the purposes of subsection (1)(a)— (a) where a person is serving two or more sentences of impris- (a) where a person is serving two or more sentences of impris- (a) where a person is serving two or more sentences of impris- onment that are required to be served consecutively he or onment that are required to be served consecutively he or onment that are required to be served consecutively he or she shall, throughout the whole time during which he or she she shall, throughout the whole time during which he or she she shall, throughout the whole time during which he or she so serves, be regarded as serving a sentence exceeding so serves, be regarded as serving a sentence exceeding so serves, be regarded as serving a sentence exceeding twelve months if (but not unless) any one of those sentenc- twelve months if (but not unless) any one of those sentenc- twelve months if (but not unless) any one of those sentenc- es exceeds that term; es exceeds that term; es exceeds that term; (b) no account shall be taken of a sentence of imprisonment (b) no account shall be taken of a sentence of imprisonment (b) no account shall be taken of a sentence of imprisonment imposed as an alternative to or in default of the payment of imposed as an alternative to or in default of the payment of imposed as an alternative to or in default of the payment of a fi ne; and a fi ne; and a fi ne; and (c) no account shall be taken of a sentence of imprisonment (c) no account shall be taken of a sentence of imprisonment (c) no account shall be taken of a sentence of imprisonment imposed by a court outside the Cayman Islands other than a imposed by a court outside the Cayman Islands other than a imposed by a court outside the Cayman Islands other than a sentence on conviction of an offence constituted by conduct sentence on conviction of an offence constituted by conduct sentence on conviction of an offence constituted by conduct which, if it occurred within the Cayman Islands, would con- which, if it occurred within the Cayman Islands, would con- which, if it occurred within the Cayman Islands, would con- stitute an offence punishable under the law of the Cayman stitute an offence punishable under the law of the Cayman stitute an offence punishable under the law of the Cayman Islands by imprisonment of twelve months or any greater Islands by imprisonment of twelve months or any greater Islands by imprisonment of twelve months or any greater punishment. punishment. punishment. (d) A revised list containing the names, street address and oc- (d) A revised list containing the names, street address and oc- (d) A revised list containing the names, street address and oc- cupation of all persons qualifi ed to vote in the said district – cupation of all persons qualifi ed to vote in the said district – cupation of all persons qualifi ed to vote in the said district – i) whose names appear in the current Register of Electors; i) whose names appear in the current Register of Electors; i) whose names appear in the current Register of Electors; or or or ii) who have submitted to the registration officer a duly ii) who have submitted to the registration officer a duly ii) who have submitted to the registration officer a duly completed and signed application for registration in completed and signed application for registration in completed and signed application for registration in Form 4 will be available at the Elections Office in George Form 4 will be available at the Elections Office in George Form 4 will be available at the Elections Office in George Town, the District Administration Office in Cayman Brac Town, the District Administration Office in Cayman Brac Town, the District Administration Office in Cayman Brac and the Post Office in Little Cayman for a period of twen- and the Post Office in Little Cayman for a period of twen- and the Post Office in Little Cayman for a period of twen- ty-one days beginning on the 23rd day of April 2021. ty-one days beginning on the 23rd day of April 2021. ty-one days beginning on the 23rd day of April 2021. (e) copies of Form 4 may be obtained at the following places – (e) copies of Form 4 may be obtained at the following places – (e) copies of Form 4 may be obtained at the following places – i) any post office or sub-post office; i) any post office or sub-post office; i) any post office or sub-post office; ii) the registering office for any electoral district; or ii) the registering office for any electoral district; or ii) the registering office for any electoral district; or iii) the Elections Office iii) the Elections Office iii) the Elections Office (f) The registering officer for the electoral district(s) is Ellen (f) The registering officer for the electoral district is Patricia (f) The registering officer for the electoral district is Leisa V. Lazzari. Ebanks. Welcome.

19th March 2021 Ellen Lazzai 19th March 2021 Patricia Ebanks 19th March 2021 Leisa V. Welcome DATE REGISTERING OFFICER DATE REGISTERING OFFICER DATE REGISTERING OFFICER Caymanian Times | Friday, March 19, 2021 | Issue No 640 17

section 13(2)

TAKE NOTICE that – TAKE NOTICE that – TAKE NOTICE that – (a) Every person who is entitled to be registered as an elector in (a) Every person who is entitled to be registered as an elector in (a) Every person who is entitled to be registered as an elector in the the West Bay North, West Bay West, West Bay Central and the George Town North, George Town Central, George Town Bodden Town West, Bodden Town East, Savannah and New- West Bay South electoral district(s) and who wishes to have West, George Town South, George Town East, Red Bay and lands electoral district(s) and who wishes to have his/her name his/her name placed on the Register of Electors for the three Prospect electoral district(s) and who wishes to have his/her placed on the Register of Electors for the three month period month period commencing on the 1st day of July 2021 shall, name placed on the Register of Electors for the three month commencing on the 1st day of July 2021 shall, unless already unless already registered in the current Register of Electors, ap- period commencing on the 1st day of July 2021 shall, unless registered in the current Register of Electors, apply in writing in ply in writing in Form 4 for registration as an elector, which duly already registered in the current Register of Electors, apply in Form 4 for registration as an elector, which duly completed form completed form must be received by the registering officer for writing in Form 4 for registration as an elector, which duly com- must be received by the registering officer for the said electoral the said electoral district(s) on or before the registration date, pleted form must be received by the registering officer for the district(s) on or before the registration date, namely the 1st day namely the 1st day of April 2021. said electoral district(s) on or before the registration date, name- of April 2021. ly the 1st day of April 2021. (b) Every person not disqualifi ed on any of the grounds set out in (b) Every person not disqualifi ed on any of the grounds set out in the next paragraph of this notice is qualifi ed to be registered as (b) Every person not disqualifi ed on any of the grounds set out in the next paragraph of this notice is qualifi ed to be registered as an elector in the said electoral district if he or she – the next paragraph of this notice is qualifi ed to be registered as an elector in the said electoral district if he or she – an elector in the said electoral district if he or she – Qualifi cations of Electors Qualifi cations of Electors 90(1) Subject to section 91, a person shall be entitled to be regis- Qualifi cations of Electors 90(1) Subject to section 91, a person shall be entitled to be regis- tered as an elector in one electoral district only, but he or she 90(1) Subject to section 91, a person shall be entitled to be regis- tered as an elector in one electoral district only, but he or she shall not be entitled to be registered as an elector for elections to tered as an elector in one electoral district only, but he or she shall not be entitled to be registered as an elector for elections to the Legislative Assembly unless— shall not be entitled to be registered as an elector for elections to the Legislative Assembly unless— the Legislative Assembly unless— (a) he or she was, on the day immediately preceding the date of (a) he or she was, on the day immediately preceding the date of commencement of this Constitution, entitled to be registered (a) he or she was, on the day immediately preceding the date of commencement of this Constitution, entitled to be registered as an elector; or commencement of this Constitution, entitled to be registered as an elector; or (b) he or she - as an elector; or (b) he or she - i) is a Caymanian; and (b) he or she - i) is a Caymanian; and ii) has attained the age of eighteen years; and i) is a Caymanian; and ii) has attained the age of eighteen years; and iii) is resident in the Cayman Islands at the date of registra- ii) has attained the age of eighteen years; and iii) is resident in the Cayman Islands at the date of registra- tion; and iii) is resident in the Cayman Islands at the date of registra- tion; and iv) has been resident in the Cayman Islands for a period or tion; and iv) has been resident in the Cayman Islands for a period or periods amounting to not less than two years out of the iv) has been resident in the Cayman Islands for a period or periods amounting to not less than two years out of the four years immediately preceding the date of registra- periods amounting to not less than two years out of the four years immediately preceding the date of registra- tion; four years immediately preceding the date of registration; tion; or or or (c) on the day of the issue of a writ ordering an election, he or (c) on the day of the issue of a writ ordering an election, he or (c) on the day of the issue of a writ ordering an election, he or she is otherwise qualifi ed under paragraph (b) but has not she is otherwise qualifi ed under paragraph (b) but has not she is otherwise qualifi ed under paragraph (b) but has not attained the age of eighteen, but he or she will attain that attained the age of eighteen, but he or she will attain that attained the age of eighteen, but he or she will attain that age on or before the polling day at the election. age on or before the polling day at the election. age on or before the polling day at the election.

Disqualifi cations of Electors Disqualifi cations of Electors Disqualifi cations of Electors 91(1) A person shall not be entitled to be registered as an elector in 91(1) A person shall not be entitled to be registered as an elector in 91(1) A person shall not be entitled to be registered as an elector in any electoral district who— any electoral district who— any electoral district who—

(a) subject to subsection (2) is serving a sentence of imprison- (a) subject to subsection (2) is serving a sentence of imprison- (a) subject to subsection (2) is serving a sentence of imprison- ment (by whatever name called) exceeding twelve months ment (by whatever name called) exceeding twelve months ment (by whatever name called) exceeding twelve months imposed on him or her by a court in any country or substitut- imposed on him or her by a court in any country or substitut- imposed on him or her by a court in any country or substitut- ed by competent authority for some other sentence imposed ed by competent authority for some other sentence imposed ed by competent authority for some other sentence imposed on him or her by such a court, or is under such a sentence of on him or her by such a court, or is under such a sentence of on him or her by such a court, or is under such a sentence of imprisonment the execution of which has been suspended; imprisonment the execution of which has been suspended; imprisonment the execution of which has been suspended; (b) is a person certifi ed to be insane or otherwise adjudged to (b) is a person certifi ed to be insane or otherwise adjudged to (b) is a person certifi ed to be insane or otherwise adjudged to be of unsound mind under any law in force in the Cayman be of unsound mind under any law in force in the Cayman be of unsound mind under any law in force in the Cayman Islands; or Islands; or Islands; or (c) is disqualifi ed for registration as an elector by any law in (c) is disqualifi ed for registration as an elector by any law in (c) is disqualifi ed for registration as an elector by any law in force in the Cayman Islands relating to offences connected force in the Cayman Islands relating to offences connected force in the Cayman Islands relating to offences connected with elections. with elections. with elections. (2) For the purposes of subsection (1)(a)— (2) For the purposes of subsection (1)(a)— (2) For the purposes of subsection (1)(a)— (a) where a person is serving two or more sentences of impris- (a) where a person is serving two or more sentences of impris- (a) where a person is serving two or more sentences of impris- onment that are required to be served consecutively he or onment that are required to be served consecutively he or onment that are required to be served consecutively he or she shall, throughout the whole time during which he or she she shall, throughout the whole time during which he or she she shall, throughout the whole time during which he or she so serves, be regarded as serving a sentence exceeding so serves, be regarded as serving a sentence exceeding so serves, be regarded as serving a sentence exceeding twelve months if (but not unless) any one of those sentenc- twelve months if (but not unless) any one of those sentenc- twelve months if (but not unless) any one of those sentenc- es exceeds that term; es exceeds that term; es exceeds that term; (b) no account shall be taken of a sentence of imprisonment (b) no account shall be taken of a sentence of imprisonment (b) no account shall be taken of a sentence of imprisonment imposed as an alternative to or in default of the payment of imposed as an alternative to or in default of the payment of imposed as an alternative to or in default of the payment of a fi ne; and a fi ne; and a fi ne; and (c) no account shall be taken of a sentence of imprisonment (c) no account shall be taken of a sentence of imprisonment (c) no account shall be taken of a sentence of imprisonment imposed by a court outside the Cayman Islands other than a imposed by a court outside the Cayman Islands other than a imposed by a court outside the Cayman Islands other than a sentence on conviction of an offence constituted by conduct sentence on conviction of an offence constituted by conduct sentence on conviction of an offence constituted by conduct which, if it occurred within the Cayman Islands, would con- which, if it occurred within the Cayman Islands, would con- which, if it occurred within the Cayman Islands, would con- stitute an offence punishable under the law of the Cayman stitute an offence punishable under the law of the Cayman stitute an offence punishable under the law of the Cayman Islands by imprisonment of twelve months or any greater Islands by imprisonment of twelve months or any greater Islands by imprisonment of twelve months or any greater punishment. punishment. punishment. (d) A revised list containing the names, street address and oc- (d) A revised list containing the names, street address and oc- (d) A revised list containing the names, street address and oc- cupation of all persons qualifi ed to vote in the said district – cupation of all persons qualifi ed to vote in the said district – cupation of all persons qualifi ed to vote in the said district – i) whose names appear in the current Register of Electors; i) whose names appear in the current Register of Electors; i) whose names appear in the current Register of Electors; or or or ii) who have submitted to the registration officer a duly ii) who have submitted to the registration officer a duly ii) who have submitted to the registration officer a duly completed and signed application for registration in completed and signed application for registration in completed and signed application for registration in Form 4 will be available at the Elections Office in George Form 4 will be available at the Elections Office in George Form 4 will be available at the Elections Office in George Town, the District Administration Office in Cayman Brac Town, the District Administration Office in Cayman Brac Town, the District Administration Office in Cayman Brac and the Post Office in Little Cayman for a period of twen- and the Post Office in Little Cayman for a period of twen- and the Post Office in Little Cayman for a period of twen- ty-one days beginning on the 23rd day of April 2021. ty-one days beginning on the 23rd day of April 2021. ty-one days beginning on the 23rd day of April 2021. (e) copies of Form 4 may be obtained at the following places – (e) copies of Form 4 may be obtained at the following places – (e) copies of Form 4 may be obtained at the following places – i) any post office or sub-post office; i) any post office or sub-post office; i) any post office or sub-post office; ii) the registering office for any electoral district; or ii) the registering office for any electoral district; or ii) the registering office for any electoral district; or iii) the Elections Office iii) the Elections Office iii) the Elections Office (f) The registering officer for the electoral district(s) is Bethany (f) The registering officer for the electoral district(s) is Kathryn (f) The registering officer for the electoral district(s) is Kerry Powery. Myles. Nixon.

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MOMENTS OF INSPIRATION HIS PLANS OR OURS 1 - Corinthians 1: 17-20

I read of guy who at age 18 started a carpet cleaning business. He rented a garage, hired helpers, and created advertising brochures. The business prospered, and his intention was to sell it. Pro- ceeds would go to college tuition, so he was thrilled when a buyer build the temple, he had the right mo- came along. After much negotiating and tives, leadership ability, and resources. The Anti-Corruption time it seemed the deal was set. But at Yet because he killed so many people God the last minute the deal collapsed. told him he would not do it. He was not It is normal to be disappointed when disappointed because he valued his re- Commission joins with God’s timing and design for our lives do lationship with God more than anything not go our way. When David wanted to else. And that must also be our mission. the Elections Of�ice DEATH ANNOUNCEMENTS to launch an Election anti-corruption Churchill’s Funeral Home We have been asked to announce the passing of education campaign Mr. James Truman Walton, who passed away on Saturday. Feb. 20, 2021. A Thanksgiving Service will held at Nomination Day, Monday 1 March 2021, under the tagline of ACT which stands for Elmslie Memorial United Church, 48 Harbour ushered in the official start of the 2021 Against Corruption Today to promote the General Elections Season, which saw the participation of the Cayman community Drive, George Town, Grand Cayman on official declaration of fifty (50) electoral to reflect on integrity, transparency and Saturday, March 20, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. candidates contesting for a chance to rep- accountability as it relates to the coun- Viewing: Closed Casket resent one of the nineteen (19) electoral try’s public affairs. The campaign ad- Interment at: Prospect Cemetery districts. dresses voters, candidates and campaign Public sentiment leading up to the supporters through simplified, attention Condolences can be registered at churchillsfuneralhome.com election season has indicated a desire for grabbing graphics and narrative. One spe- more accountability, transparency, bet- cific element presses for accountability ter governance and desires to denounce by encouraging voters and candidates to any form of corruption in the Cayman Is- affirm a pledge to stand against corrup- lands as a whole. On 14 December 2020, tion by denouncing vote buying or sell- Churchill’s Funeral Home the Government of the United Kingdom ing. The pledge is available for download of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ex- via the Elections Office website, Facebook We have been asked to announce the passing of tended the United Nations Convention page and the Anti-Corruption Commission Against Corruption to the Cayman Islands. website, all are encouraged to download, Mrs. Annadean Smith , The Convention highlights that whilst cor- print and take a selfie of themselves with who passed away on Saturday, March 6, 2021. ruption can be prosecuted after the fact, the pledge and post on social media in A Thanksgiving Service will be held at the the most fundamental approach is one support of this initiative with the hash- Wesleyan Holiness Church, 150 NW Point Rd, that requires prevention, and enhanced tag #ACTCayman2021. Alternatively, pic- West Bay, Grand Cayman on transparency which the Commission has tures can be sent to the Elections Office found to be very applicable to the current at [email protected] or Anti-Corruption Saturday, March 20, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. election season where the financing of Commission at info@anticorruptioncom- Viewing: Closed Casket election campaigns and political parties mission.ky and we’ll upload it to the Elec- Interment will follow at Boatswain Bay Cemetery. are at the forefront and concerns of cor- tions Office Facebook page! ruption abound. For the complete election education de- Condolences can be registered at churchillsfuneralhome.com The Anti-Corruption Commission and tails visit the Anti-Corruption website at the Elections Office have aligned to launch http://www.anticorruptioncommission. an anti-corruption education campaign, ky/education. International Caymanian Times | Friday, March 19, 2021 | Issue No 640 19 VATICAN “NEGATIVE” ON SAME-SEX UNIONS

The Catholic Church has become further Speaking in a biographical film based on embroiled in the continuing controversy his life and teachings, the Pontiff had said surrounding same-sex marriage after the “homosexual people have a right to be in Vatican said this week that the church a family.” would not bless such unions. “They are children of God and have a It came in response to a question ask- right to a family. Nobody should be thrown ing: "Does the Church have the power to out or be made miserable over it. What we give the blessing to unions of persons of have to create is a civil union law. That way the same sex?" they are legally covered. I stood up for that.” The unequivocal response from the The Vatican now claims his remarks Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith were taken out of context. (CDF) in The Vatican was “negative”. "It is not licit to impart a blessing on “God does not bless sin,” it said. relationships, or partnerships, even sta- In expounding on the issue, the CDF said ble, that involve sexual activity outside of blessing same-sex unions would suggest marriage - outside the indissoluble union that the Catholic Church approves and of a man and a woman open in itself to the encourages "a way of life that cannot be transmission of life - as is the case of the recognized as objectively ordered to the unions between persons of the same sex," revealed plans of God." the CDF said. The decree was seen as a departure Pope Francis is also reported to have en- from remarks last October attributed to dorsed the CDF decree saying it was "not Pope Francis considered then as suggest- intended to be a form of unjust discrimi- X Pope Francis ing more tolerance of same-sex unions nation, but rather a reminder of the truth and way of life. of the liturgical rite". GLOBAL IMPLICATIONS OF BIDEN’S AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN

US President Joe Biden has labelled his back that would have seemed unthink- US$1.9 trillion economic recovery pack- able last year, but which will now be felt age the American Rescue Plan. around the planet.” The package pays US$1,400 to low paid It refers to the intergovernmental Or- American workers and members of their ganisation for Economic Co-operation and family, extends welfare payments includ- Development, saying that America is set ing health insurance coverage alongside to be the only one of its member states other relief measures targeting individu- whose economy will be larger at the end of als and families. 2022 than the OECD was predicting before Passed without support from the Repub- the pandemic. licans, it also invests heavily in ramping up “For a time this year, the US is expected the country’s COVID-19 vaccination pro- to grow faster even than China, which has gramme and makes massive investments not happened for years,” it adds while not- into the economy with extensive business ing that “this involves some economic risk support and job-creating projects. – though slack in the US economy ought to Significantly, the historic trillion dollars restrain inflation.” spending bill will have repercussions far Meanwhile, in its reporting and analysis, X US President Joe Biden beyond the shores of the United States, ac- the BBC notes that “Joe Biden just notched cording to experts. his first legislative victory.” That is evident from analysis of the It says “Now that the $1.9tn Covid relief package and its associated COVID compo- bill has cleared Congress, the new admin- The United States hasn't surpassed Chi- ation in the roll-out of vaccines, along with nent which focuses on a revamped vacci- istration will have a firehose of money to na's GDP growth pace since 1976, World plunging deaths and cases, is raising hope nation campaign. fight the economic and social consequenc- Bank statistics show. that health restrictions depressing the econ- The implications for the US and the es of the pandemic.” “Still, 2021 looks to be the year when omy could be lifted earlier than expected.” world economy has been occupying the The UK’s international broadcaster the United States replaces China as the Here in Cayman, the US economic re- attention of the leading global economists however says that “how effectively and ef- biggest growth driver on the world stage, covery will also be a key factor - especially and the media. ficiently Biden's team distributes that aid at least temporarily,” CNN said. for the tourism industry and its affiliated According to the UK’s Financial Times, will go a long way toward determining the It also reports that the US economic out- services - as the jurisdiction charts its way the plan has “boosted expectations for success of its first term.” look is getting a boost from progress in de- out of the slowdown caused by the pan- growth and inflation in the US and around “This massive relief package, which pro- feating the pandemic, saying “the acceler- demic. the world.” vides record amounts of support for low-in- The highly-respected business publica- come families, is a significant accomplish- tion also points out that the Biden plan has ment. Democrats have a lot of work to do if pushed borrowing costs sharply higher, they want any more such wins,” it adds. which it says is “a boon to banks that had The American network CNN points to languished as central banks cut interest the global impact of the Rescue America rates last year to prop up economies after Plan as part of its coverage. the collapse in output caused by the pan- Looking at how the plan was expected demic.” to stimulate the economy in the aftermath On the markets, the FT says that “in- of the pandemic, CNN draws a comparison vestors have also stampeded into sectors to China’s explosive growth rate. such as materials, commodities, consum- “The last time the two countries' growth er goods and industrials in recent weeks, rates were even somewhat close was dur- sending prices higher.” ing the dotcom boom. In 1999, the roaring The Guardian, another leading UK pub- US economy grew at 4.8% and China ex- lication, reports that the Biden plan “lays panded at 7.7%,” CNN reported referring the ground for a US economic bounce- to the World Bank. 20 Issue No 640 | Friday, March 19, 2021 | Caymanian Times UK Territories

UK TERRITORIES CONNECTION BVI TO RE-OPEN SEA MONTSERRAT WAITS BORDERS NEXT MONTH ON BRITAIN FOR ITS BUDGET The British Virgin Islands government is targeting mid-April to start gradually reopening its maritime borders. There has been an outcry by the terri- The Montserrat government’s tory’s private sector that the continued 2021 budget has been delayed as restrictions were hurting businesses and it awaits a decision from the Brit- had called on the government to give a ish government on the extent of its clear indication of its plans. budget aid this year. Maritime traffic provides a vital commer- The island has been receiving cial link between the BVI and the outside UK budgetary aid for over 25 years world especially via the neighbouring Unit- since the eruption of its Soufriere ed States Virgin Islands with cargo and pas- Hills volcano decimated its economy. senger movement by ferry and yachting. The government is currently In an update in the House of Assembly offering one-off cash grants of up Minister of Health and Social Develop- EC$10,000/US$3,700 to business- ment Carvin Malone said the ongoing vac- es to cushion the effects of the pan- cination campaign was critical in realising X BVI Minister of Health and Social Devel- demic. the April objective of opening the ocean opment Carvin Malone This follows an outcry from borders and relaxing the strict entry re- many in the island’s private sector quirements. that they were on the brink of col- lapsing after the territory recently went into another lockdown due to TCI’s ONE-MAN a sudden spike in cases. It is a major event on the island’s tour- All cases have since recovered and the ism calendar and is a key contributor to lockdown is being relaxed. the economy. OPPOSITION Meanwhile, Montserrat's popular cul- The event which also references the tural festival built around a slave rebel- historic presence of the Irish in the lion on March 17th 1768 (St Patrick’s British territory normally attracts huge The Turks and Caicos sole opposi- Day) is restricted to an online celebra- numbers of nationals from the diaspora tion member in the new parliament has tion this year. and other visitors. pledged to keep the government on its toes. Speaking during the swearing-in of the ST HELENA new legislators, Edwin Astwood, the one- man opposition member and Leader of the Opposition for the People’s Democrat- CONTEMPLATES ic Movement (PDM), said he intends to be “the strongest Opposition in the history of CHANGE our country.” Mr Astwood won the solitary seat for the PDM after it was swept out of office in last month’s landslide win for the ruling St Helena was voting on Wednesday vised Committee or Ministerial System,” Progressive National Party (PNP). March 17th in a consultative poll on gov- the government said. The former PDM minister of health in ernance reform. The territory does not have an elected acknowledging that the PDM has secured The question to the public was if the Chief Minister with the Governor func- an overwhelming mandate, stated: "One current Governance System should be tioning as the head of government. of the wonderful things about democracy changed, and if so, whether it should be A previous referendum in 2013 pro- is that when the people are unhappy, it is changed to a Revised Committee System posing a Chief Councillor elected by the X Mr. Edwin Astwood their right, their obligation and their duty or a Ministerial System. members of the Legislative Council and to express their unhappiness, much to the The St Helena Government and the Leg- other nominated members of the Execu- regret most times to the incumbents.” islative Assembly had described the poll tive Council was defeated by 158 votes to as important and historic for the territory. 42 on a 10% turnout. “We hope that as many voters as pos- The St Helena Government is made SALARY CUTS sible turn out on Polling Day to have up of 8 directorates and the Legislative their say on St Helena’s future system of Council consists the Speaker and Deputy Governance – whether that be to keep Speaker along with 15 members, 12 of FOR ANGUILLA the Current System or implement a Re- whom are elected. LEGISLATORS

Members of Anguilla’s Government and House of Assembly are taking home 15 per cent in their monthly pay packets. With the island’s economy still reeling from the effects of the pandemic, the pay cut proposed by the previous government last year has now been rolled over by the new administration of Premier Dr Ellis Webster. reduction in the salaries of public serv- Part of the previously announced ants, however that has been deferred to a cost-saving measures was a five per cent later date. Puzzles / Comics Caymanian Times | Friday, March 19, 2021 | Issue No 640 21

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