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CAL’s New Route to Denver Colorado It was a proud day for Cayman Air- ways, as the new Boeing 737 Max 8 air- craft took off from Owen Roberts Inter- national Airport to Denver, Colorado, for the longest ever commercial nonstop course, there was a ribbon-cutting cere- mony,�light in with its smart50-year Cayman history. Airways But �irst, crew of

David White, Councilor for Sports and Tourismmembers, present, looking onmagni�icent, behalf of andMinister with nell: “This is another historic milestone infor the Tourism, life of theour Hon.National Moses Airline,” Kirkcon- Mr White said, “As well as being the long-

Cayman Airways, this new route on our brandest commercial new Boeing �light 737 ever Max offered8 aircraft by will allow the Cayman Islands to reach further into the West Coast of the United States, opening up a whole new world of possibilities for our tourism industry.” Cayman Airways is the very �irst Car- ibbean-based... Continued airline storyto �ly directon page �lights A6  The beautiful new Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft RCIPS strengthens Sharon Ebanks Customer Service and launches Fenomenal Management Skills Mas Band The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service is pleased to announce that it has partnered with the overall,” said Derek Byrne, Commissioner of Po- Portfolio of the Civil Service to provide learning the public builds trust and con�idence in the police reporting of crime, and in turn enables the more civilian staff in the areas of customer service, lead- effectivelice. “It also deployment aids in the of whatprevention, are limited detection police and re- and development opportunities to its of�icers and “Therefore, providing good customer service toership the wider and management. civil service vision of becoming world mustsources. become an integral part of what we do as a class,This and initiative to the mission re�lects of the improving RCIPS’ commitment the lives of police service, and I have made it one of the top pri- providing excellent customer service is an objec- tivethose for it the serves. whole As organization such, the RCIPS and not believes just for that of- ticipatedorities for in the this RCIPS.” customer service workshop: The In fact, one group of of�icers has already par- ranks and grades will be required to participate in the workshop on Wednesday, 27 February, as part a�icers customer on the service front line. workshop All of�icers that willand bestaff offered of all trainees of the �irst 2019 recruit class completed several times over the course of the coming year, service training will form part of the curriculum of of their initial training. Going forward, customer “It is a known fact that providing outstanding customeruntil all RCIPS service employees during havepolice completed interactions it. with the training course... Continuedfor all new recruits. story on page A9

There’s a new band hitting the streets for Batabano this

yearSharon - Fenomenal. is originally Fenomenal from the is theBrac, brain but childshe hasof Sharon called GrandEbanks. Cayman home for many years, although you can still

the Brac! �indSharon’s her kicking love ofback, Carnival at every dates opportunity, back to 1983 by thewhen sea she in

Sheparticipated participated in the in very Batabano �irst Batabano, usually wearing and fell inqueen love withcos- the music and the dance, she’s loved Carnival ever since.

tumes and has a shelf full of awards for her costumes. She ahas much also largerbeen a scale,‘co-producer’ travelling of toMas Trinidad Bands. to enjoy steel Between 1999 and 2006 she experienced Carnival on opportunity to meet and make contacts with the many cos- tumeband producersmusic, carnival and the fetes people and parades.who work This hard gave behind her the

scenes to put on the spectacle.... Continued story on page A5

 OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE — A4  LOCAL NEWS — A4  LOCAL SPORTS — A5  GLOBAL NEWS BRIEFS — A11 THIS ISSUE INSIDE Inspector Oremule demonstrates a blended approach of Cuba is progressing rapidly with compassion and tenacity Governor treats Special Olympians Sunset Under 11 Girls victorious solar energy EDITORIAL | COMMUNITY NOTICES PAGE A2 Friday, March 8, 2019 | Issue No 346 C�������� T����

EDITORIAL COMMUNITY NOTICES Cayman Airways: Those Ministry of Community who fl y them love them Aff airs’ Bullying, Young Cayman Airways just launched its Men at Risk Presentations Denver route and we are sure that many travellers are taking advantage The Ministry of Community Affairs is of the sales been advertised in todays inviting the public to the following com- munity presentations it is hosting with Stepping onto a Cayman Airways the Alex Panton Foundation from next publication. month: Grand Cayman, Miami, Cuba, Hondu- ras�light and whether now Denver, you are a travellingspecial calm from is Bullying evident not only amongst fellow pas- • Thursday, 21 March - Bodden Town sengers but also the writer of this edi- Young Men at Risk torial as travelling by air can be a little Hall – 6.30-8 p.m., Webster Memorial Church Cayman Airways is known for its un- old planes including planes that were • Wednesday, 5 June - Bodden Town - blemishedunnerving atrecord times. even though some leasedditions. from CAL otherpilots companies have �lown that new were and • Tuesday, 9 April - West Bay - 6.30-8 6:30-8p.m., Bodden Town Civic Centre may say that this is solely because of often acquired at the last moment due p.m., John Gray Memorial Church • Wednesday, 19 June - West Bay - • Wednesday, Tuesday, 30 April8 May - East - North End - 6.30-8Side - 6:30-8p.m., John Gray Memorial Church Airways still stands out as an airline p.m., East End Civic Centre • Wednesday, 73 AugustJuly - East - George End - Town6:30- planesthe size is ofstatistically the company. less likely After to all, have an to urgent need. With all this, Cayman • Tuesday, 21 May - George Town 8p.m., East End Civic Centre aairline catastrophic that �lies event 5 jets occur and thana few an small air- More importantly, Cayman Airways 6.30-8 p.m., North Side Civic Centre • Wednesday, 28 August - North Side haswith accomplished an impeccable this record with of ansafety. abso- tre - 6:30-8p.m., South Sound Civic Centre  lute majority of Caymanian Captains, - 6.30-8 p.m., South Sound Civic Cen- nationline that for �lies Cayman dozens Airways’ of jets. Thisrecord? is a - 6:30-8p.m., North Side Civic Centre Ourfact. writersHowever, and is thisreaders the simpledo not expla- think continues to hire more and more Cay- First Of�icers and Engineers. Also, CAL Tenth annual St. Ignatius Cayman Airways is a company that so. manians.Whether It itis trulyis day a orCaymanian night, rain com- or sunlight,pany and whenwe should I tighten all be my proud. seatbelts, annual scramble will suit has been in business for over 50 years I say a word of prayer and relax as I in one form or another and has �lown know my safety is in the hands of great citiestens of in thousands the western of individual hemisphere �lights. and golfers to a tee! underTheir planesa huge have variety �lown of weatherto numerous con-  Cayman Airways’ pilots. submit all forms/payments by hand Well done Cayman Airways. ularThe event tenth takes annual place St.on Friday, Ignatius March Golf 22ndScramble at the is Northfast approaching. Sound Golf ClubThe pop-with to the church of�ice or by post to St. mentsIgnatius can Golf also Scramble, be handed PO in to Box Andrew 2638, son scramble can accommodate up to Grand Cayman, KY1-1102. Forms/pay- 88a 1:00 players pm shotgunin 22 teams start. and The is four-per- open to day,or John March at the18th, North but itSound is likely Golf that Club. all The event is nearly sold out, so any The �inal deadline to register is Mon- otherthe general golfers public. wishing to play in the so please sign up early to avoid disap- scramble should submit a registration available spaces will �ill up before then,

pointment. includesform and greenCI$175 fee, per cart player rental, (CI$700 chances per St. Ignatius is appealing for additional team) as soon as possible. The entry fee sponsorshipsevent sponsors and and prizes hole sponsors.should be Do-re- and Home Gas, as well as a buffet meal nations of prizes are also welcome. All andto win awards great prizespresentations from Kirk after Freeport the be included in advertising, programme, ceived by Friday, March 15th in order to closest to the pin, longest drive, putting Anyone wishing to donate prizes, of- champion,golf. There andwill best also dressed be competitions team, which for ferand sponsorship, signs. or in need of more in- COMMUNITY NOTICE are all included in the registration fee! a player scores a hole-in-one at a select- formation, is asked to phone 949-6797 edThe par big three! prize of the day is USD$50,000 if between the hours of 8:30 am to 4:00 Registration/sponsorship forms pm Mondays to Fridays or e-mail st.ig- Information on are available at the golf pro shop, the [email protected]. All proceeds from this event will bene�it the new St. Ignatius Multi-purpose Sports Scheduled Outage church of�ice, or via e-mail. Please Hall building fund. Area: Randyke Gardens, Linford Pierson Highway Date: Friday, March 8, 2019 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12 Noon CUC advises customers in the Ran-

son Highway in George Town that they willdyke experience Gardens area interruptions off the Linford to Pier-their electrical service on Friday, March 8th CUC apologises for this short inter- Areas affected include Rankin Drive, ruption, which is necessary to facili- Dykewoodbetween 9:00 Drive, a.m. andCandlenut 12 noon. Close, tate required overhead infrastructure upgrades to provide our customers Motorists are asked to drive with Randyke Way and Concord Avenue. For more information on the outage Pierson Highway in front of Randyke andwith safe,streets reliable affected, and ef�icientplease contactpower. Gardenscaution as when CUC utilisingwill have a the number Linford of CUC’s Customer Service Team at 949-   Team Eric Cronier Ltd

trucks and personnel in the area. 5200 or e-mail [email protected]. Orchid Show at Queen Our Services Elizabeth II Botanic Park Policy Reviews Work Permit Services The Management and Government Forms Assistance Preparation for Inspections staff of the Queen Eliza- Contact Us Today Professional Registration Guidance Training & Instruction beth II Botanic Park and Compliance Issues the Cayman Islands Orchid 345-916-9800 Case Reviews [email protected] Society invites the public We offer consulting services for to the annual Orchid Show those who wish to open/renew a healthcare facility, and fundraising plant www.CaymanHealthcareConsulting.ky clinical research project, et al. sale set for Saturday and

theSunday, Botanic April Park 6th on and Frank 7th from 9:00am to 4:30pm at Caymanian The event is sponsored bySound Cayman Road, Airways, North Side. Sticks Caymanian Times and Stones, DMS Broad- Issue # 346 casting, Vigoro Nursery, and the Tour- be educational talks, music and food on offer throughout the day; proceeds from Publisher: Ralph Lewis The Orchid Show allows the public this year’s event will go towards contin- Company: Lewis Cayman Islands Ltd (residentsism Attraction and Board.tourist alike) another op- ued development of the orchid conser- #19 Walkers Road (next to Tomlinson Furniture) portunity to see and enjoy the beautiful Telephone: 345 916 2000 Email: [email protected], orchids indigenous to the Cayman Is- vation area. or [email protected] and natural �lora of the Park, including Admission is only $5.00 per person Website: www.caymaniantimes.ky Orchids on sale originate from the while entry for children under 12 is free. lands. To learn  more, email marketing@tab. ky, [email protected] or call 947- USA, Hawaii and Jamaica. There will also 9462. LOCAL NEWS | BUSINESS C�������� T���� Friday, March 8, 2019 | Issue No 346 PAGE A3 CIAA Employee Returns Vistra Announces New from Overseas Training Chief Executive Offi cer The Cayman Islands Airports Authori- ty (CIAA) is pleased to announce that in Cayman Brac once she completes her and Chief Financial support of its strategy to attract, retain connell International Airport (CKIA) in and develop the careers of Caymanians on-the-job training and is certi�ied and Offi cer Appointments checked out as an Air Traf�ic Control in Air Traf�ic Control and other jobs Of�icer (ATCO) by the Civil Aviation Au- Vistra, a leading global trust, fund completedwithin the herAuthority, overseas Ms. ATC Daysi training Martin, at thority (CAA) of the Cayman Islands. administration and corporate ser- theAir Trinidad Traf�ic Controller& Tobago Aviation (ATC) Trainee, Centre BurkeAt the and CKIA will Tower, accompany she will three be work-other vices provider, today announced the ing under the supervision of Mr. Joshua appointment of Alan Brown as Group man Brac is also recruiting and training in December 2018. twoCayman other Brac ATCOs ATCOs. in order The ATCto maintain in Cay- Geoff Weir as Group Chief Financial trainingMs. Martin in Cayman began herBrac, training which backcov- the regulatory mandated manning lev- Chief Executive Of�icer (CEO) and eredin September Aeronautical 2017 Information with on-the-job Services els for an ATC Tower at an international (AIS), Airport Operations, MET and ATC Of�icerBased (CFO). in Vistra’s Alan and headquarters Geoff will join in “The CIAA is very pleased with Day- Vistra in April. si’sairport. performance to date and her suc- onprocedures. to complete She the completed overseas training her local in cessful completion of her overseas ATC appointmentsHong Kong, both are subject Alan and to regulatory Geoff will training in August 2018, and then went training,” said Chief Airport Operations also join the company’s Board. Their been leading the business as the Execu- Robertsfour months. International Ms. Martin Airport is currently (ORIA), a forward to her successful completion tiveapproval. Chairman, Simon will Hinshelwood, resume his whoNon-Ex- has undergoingstudent Air her Traf�ic local Controller on-the-job at training Owen Of�icer Mr. Wayne DaCosta. “We look Alan has extensive experience in aof great the on-the-job team of people certi�ication who work as an hard Air leadingecutive Chairmanglobal organisations, role on the Board. in par- speci�ic to the Cayman Islands with a lo- Traf�ic Control Of�icer and joining such ticular, businesses going through  Alan Brown, Vistra Group Chief Execu- cal instructor. Ms. Martin is designated tive Officer to take up her duties at the Charles Kirk- every day at keeping our skies safe.” worked across a number of industries signi�icant transformations. He has change, accelerating growth and deliv- Europe, and Asia – with particularly ering value in complex multinational and has lived and worked in the UK, He was most recently CEO of ASCO Commenting on the appointments, Groupstrong China– an Aberdeen, experience. Scotland head- Simonbusinesses. Hinshelwood said, “Vistra has quartered global oil and gas services been on a rapid growth journey, ex- panding from a local company oper- CEO position at Rentokil Initial and wascompany. CFO at Prior Imperial to this, Chemical Alan held Indus- the a truly global organisation with over tries (which was acquired by Akzo ating in �ive markets 10 years ago, to

strong4,300 employeestrack record in and 46 expertise jurisdictions. will Europe,Nobel in before2007), headingand spent up 25 Unilever’s years at enableI am con�ident Vistra to thatachieve Alan its and continuing Geoff’s Unilever in various roles in the UK and growth ambitions and I look forward Geoff has held a number of group CFOoperations roles within China global and companies, Taiwan. in- Alan Brown said, “I am delighted to cluding Scotts Philips Associates, Ex- beto workingjoining Vistra with them with both.”the opportunity ridge, Digicel, and most recently Sinar to lead the company in the next stage of its exciting growth and transformation experience across strategy, planning, operations,Mas in Indonesia. M&A, compliance, He has extensive and risk Simon, the Board, and our colleagues acrossjourney. the I look globe forward to maximise to working the with op- is passionate about delivering results portunity the organisation has for both  ATC Trainee Ms. Daysi Martin andmanagement has had great in multiple success sectors. in driving He 

our clients and employees.” Seven Mile lights up for breast cancer By Lindsey Turnbull loons to raise money for a very worthy cause, Cayman’s Breast Cancer Foun- Hundreds of walkers took to Seven dation (the colour pink representing Mile Beach last Saturday night donning pink t-shirts and holding up pink bal- breast cancer.)the Night walk, was spon- The event, thesored ninth by annual a multitude Light Upof local businesses, how- ever the lead sponsor was the Armand Ham- mer Foundation that is run by businessman and philanthropist Michael Armand Hammer and

Hammer, who has a long historyhis wife of Misty.ties to the Michael Cay- man Islands, is the father of Hollywood movie actor Armie Hammer and both Michael and Misty partic-

nor Martyn Roper and his wifeipated Elisabeth in the walk. also Gover- took  BCF chief administrator Janette Fitzgerald, Governor Martyn Roper and his wife Elisabeth to Seven Mile for the walk a salute to breast cancer survivors and The walk began at 7pm and Dart had large groups of employees allowed people to celebrate them and atfor Royal this important Palms and charity. took takinggrammes. part Businesses in the walk, such with asDart Maples win- those who weren’t with us any more due ning the accolade of largest group of so walkers all the way up tothe The 800 Ritz-Carlton,to a thousand and or atto thisthe endterrible of the disease. walk and Royal Palms ownersparticipants, and atbrokers 123 people. at RE/MAX Cay- hadParticipants created a specialwere entered pink cocktail for a raf�le that participate and receive manKim Islands, Lund started and James the Breast Bovell, Cancer both included Bacardi rum and watermelon aback t-shirt again. and The balloon cost to juice especially for adult participants was at the event giving walkers a pep will all be going towards Foundation ten years ago and James were donating all the proceeds from the thewas Breast CI$25 andCancer proceeds Foun- salewhen of theythe cocktail needed to refreshment. Cayman’s Breast They  Participants Mila and Lilli Feik with mum Melanie dation’s Wellness Pro- bettertalk before every they year set and off. that He the said event that was the  Light Up the Night walk got bigger and Cancer Foundation.

 Walkers light up the night  Walkers get ready LOCAL NEWS | OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE PAGE A4 Friday, March 8, 2019 | Issue No 346 C�������� T���� Reception for Special Olympians at Governor’s House tyn Roper hosted an outdoor reception Abu Dhabi so I am sure you are all go- forHis all Excellency the athletes, the coaches, Governor, and Mr. every- Mar- ingthe to�irst have time a fantasticthat it’s ever time been and Iheld know in one else who has worked so hard for the that you are representing lots of differ- Special Olympics Cayman Islands (SOCI) ent sports; athletics, swimming and bas-

bocce – I didn’t know what bocce was,” Specialat Government Olympics World House. Summer The athletes Games ketball. I even had to look one up today, atwere Abu getting Dhabi readyand Dubai to leave between for the 14 2019 and “I hope you enjoy being in Govern- menthe said. house and looking at this won- Cayman Islands in athletics, basketball, 21 March. The team will represent the lots of exercise so I jog up and down the Everyone was excited and looking beachderful everyview. Iday also in like the to morning, keep �it andbefore do forwardbocce and to swimming. it very much, as they talked its even light and when I jog next week about it in the Governor’s back garden I’ll be thinking of all of you, doing your while drinking a cool glass of lemonade sport in Abu Dhabi so just to wish you  H.E The Governor, Martyn Roper and his wife, pictured with all the Special Olympians eties in the world are those that value andChelsea eating Frederick, little cakes. 17 It is was the aCayman special theall theuniqueness very best. of I each think and the every best soci-one Islands’send-off hopefor the for Special the women’s Olympians. shot put, of us and I think this is a fantastic thing and she has been training very hard to you are doing – going off to the Special entbe ready. than Cayman, “I am looking there willforward be new to goingscen- “It’sOlympics. the culmination of a couple of years to Abu Dhabi. It will be a whole lot differ- SOCI Chairman Adrian Lynch said: compiled a list of all the athletes and all ery and I will meet new people,” she said. of the very sports hard to work ESPN by so theseyou will guys. be able We Keanu 17 is a swimmer who will be com- peting in the 50 and 100m events: “I’m are all going to do fantastically well and uplooking to swim forward for Miss to it. Penny,” I’ve never he added been re- to areto follow all going every to single do the one best of them. isn’t Theythat ferringAbu Dhabi to their in my team’s life,” he swimming said. “I’m coachgoing right, guys? I’m so excited I just can’t

After they had all lined up for a big Fareed Hosein the coach for basket- groupwho sadly photo, passed along away with last the year. Governor, wait. It’s going to be great.” and with their coaches and Committee members and everyone who has helped Everball team, since said,then, “Wethey wenthad been to L.A. practicing Special make this dream come true, the Gover- hard,Olympics he said, in 2015 and andhad overcome won a Bronze.” some nor said a few words: “I wanted to have obstacles on their way, including the an opportunity to send you my best  Chelsea Frederick who will be competing  Basketball Coach, Fareen Hosein (left)  in the shot put event and team member Shaun Ebanks tragic loss of a team member. “But we wishes and wish you every success. It is hope to bring back a Gold this time.” Understanding Generation K By Lindsey Turnbull “In most cases they’ve witnessed their families tightening their belts relatives anxious about big global issues such as The next generation of consumers – or family friends who have lost their globalgirlfriends, poverty, etc., global they hunger were and also climate really

This generation had grown up in the cerned about climate change and there i.e. people between the ages of 15 and 24 shadowhomes or of their economic jobs,” Ms decline, Hertz said.job inse- change. Eighty per cent were very con- ought- have ato huge be paidEuro150 attention billion to, in ifEurope busi- and USD200 billion at their disposal and They had also been shaped by existen- childrenwere remarkable walked out scenes of school in theto join UK a lastna- was the view of Noreena Hertz, speak- tialcurity threats and a forgedlack of by�inancial the Manchester optimism. month when an estimated 15,000 school- ernesses at this are year’s to succeed Royal in Fidelity the future. Cayman This and Paris terrorist attacks, the rise of This generation was very worried Economic Outlook Conference, held last Al Qaeda and Isis they had experienced abouttionwide the climate future changestate of strike, the world she said. and terrorist attacks and school shootings in they did not believe politicians were ad- said she had been studying this genera- many of their home cities, whether Am- week at the Kimpton Sea�ire. Ms Hertz “I cannot overstate how worried they Ms Hertz, an author and commentator “This cohort has had terrorism, brutality dressing their concerns. who,tion in among detail forother the roles, past �iveadvises years. world andsterdam, danger Barcelona piped into or their Birmingham. smartphones This generation believes their economic leaders on strategy, economic and geo in a way that has never before been expe- are about their future �inancial security. called this generation of new consumers world is objectively more dangerous to- futureThis willgeneration be signi�icantly also didn’t worse believe than in political risk and arti�icial intelligence, day;rienced,” it’s thatshe thiscon�irmed. generation “It’s notexperiences that the bigthat corporations of their parents,” to do Ms the Hertz right stated. thing, danger in a fundamentally different way, with only six per cent believing in big Generation K, after the feisty lead char- acterIn three Katniss years Everdeen this generation in the Hunger would “The social contract between gener-  Noreena Hertz speaking at the RFCEO beGames making movies. up one third of the world’s constantly,Mental repeatedly, health 24/7.” in decline corporations. (Photo credit Janet Jarchow) workforce and so it was important for Because this generation saw the down completely and this will affect businesses to understand how they world as unequal and harsh, the impact whoation they K and buy corporations from, where hasthey broken work to them in their terms and are you differed from the previous generation was being felt by them to such an extent communicating it enough?” she ques-

Hertz pointed to the statistics that in andThis where generation they put campaigns their money.,” more and she of “If millennials you want to (i.e. engage people with who this became gener- that they were profoundly anxious. Ms volunteersadvised. more than any previous gen- tioned. ationadults today in the and early in 21stthe futureCentury). it’s essen- students had contemplated suicide, and TheyGeneration were a generation K was also of putting creators a pre-and tial you understand who they are, what the US more than one in �ive high school mium on things that they could create. crease in the number of teenagers who eration.“Economic, What racialthey care and aboutsocial theequality, most they wanted to experience and put their in the UK there had been a threefold in- was equality. makers. They didn’t want just to buy, shapedthey want by and technology what they and value,” spent she a thirdsaid. “Indeed, in almost every recent global lieves equality is a birthright and dis- Ms Hertz said that she wanted to of Generationtheir day on K socialhad been media fundamentally and online, studyself-harmed. there has been a marked deterio- criminationgender equality. is a taboo,” This generationMs Hertz said, be- openown stamp up the on audience’s things. minds to these but technology had not been the only ration in the mental health of this gener- asking the audience to think about how ation, both by boys and girls, compared their organisation’s actions and values on people’s radars if they were going to were also shaped by the worst recession attracttraits because and engage they neededthis generation to be �irmly as inthing recent to shape years, them, coming Ms of Hertz age duringsaid. They the Ms Hertz said that it wasn’t that they “Are you doing enough on diversity, employees, consumers or investors over wereto a decade just worriedago,” she said.about boyfriends/ sustainability,resonate with this the generation.community to speak 

�inancial crisis of 2008. the coming years. EOM demonstrates a blended approach of compassion and tenacity Royal Cayman Islands Police Servic- lands,” Mr Manderson said during the es (RCIPS) Detective Inspector Collin presentation on Wednesday afternoon at Police Headquarters in Elizabethan receiving CI Government Employee of Oremule began 2019 with a bang after Mr Manderson acknowledged DI Deputy Governor Franz Manderson OremuleSquare. for being a part of the team recognisedthe Month for the January Detective 2019. Inspector that helped decrease burglaries by ap- within the Criminal Investigation De- partment of the RCIPS for “Developing instanceproximately while 30 on per vacation cent, and in his December dedica- tion to the job is never in question. For ciousExceptional investigator Leadership.” who works tirelessly sist with a serious incident on Christ- to “Youreduce have crime been within described the Cayman as a tena- Is- mas2018, Day DI which Oremule resulted was calledin him in and to his as- team working during the entire  Collins Oremule small group holiday season without a day off to apprehend and charge the of- knowledge, skills and experience to with our communities to detect and re- “This is a testament to his ded- duceservice criminality, to the community. you help to “By make working these fender. icantyoung corporate and less memory experienced with of�icers a reputa- to known as an excellent DI who improve job performance. He has signif- ication and leadership. You are directislands interactions a safer place with to live.members You do of thisthe derstands community and service and siders you to be the ‘corporate communityby building trustand by and being con�idence victim-focused, through tion for keeping victims updated. He un- memory’leads by example. for major The cases, RCIPS which con- on receiving this very prestigious award is one of the main reasons that Commissioner of Police Derek Byrne andhe delivers. thank the I congratulateDeputy Governor DI Oremule for the your services are being sought commendedfor which we DIare Oremule most grateful.” for exemplify- recognition he has given to DI Oremule ing CIG Core values of passion, integrity Ministry of Human Resources and professionalism: “He has demon- ward, I believe that RCIPS will have andby colleagues,” Customs &he Border added. Control strated excellent consistently during his and by extension the RCIPS. Going for-  Collins Oremule nd Deputy Governor Franz service and is regarded as a highly-com- staff that can aspire to achieve what DI Manderson ed DI Oremule for his dedicated petent mentor and coach imparting his several committed of�icers and civilian  Chief Of�icer Wesley Howell laud- Oremule has achieved here today. BATABANO | LOCAL SPORTS C�������� T���� Friday, March 8, 2019 | Issue No 346 PAGE A5 Sharon Ebanks launches Fenomenal Mas Band ... Continued story from page A1 costumes are being designed in such a way that you can show off as little or as Sharon said “I love carnival and I’d been talking for some time about put- We’ll offer for the ladies both bikini or ting in a band for Batabano and this year tankinimuch skin tops as youas well feel comfortableas the option with. of I was spurred on by my son Rhys and his “The band will have four sections known and lots of people would come thatshorts, will tights represent or bikini the pants.” Elements - each wife Sasha. They both agreed, I was well of the sections represents a different “My vision is to bring back the early Batabanoout and support spirit andthe band.”offer costumes that our beautiful Caribbean sea, Earth An- will encourage people who used to take gelselement to represent of nature. the The earth, Caribbean Rise of Blue the part to come back and play Mas. The thanPhoenix Earth representing Angels, has �ire male and and Wrath female of the Storm the wind. Each section, other “I will be setting up a Mas Camp at my costumes.” made in Trinidad to ensure we have cos- tumeshome in in April. time Thefor theprototypes band launch are being but

willwe willbe traveling be producing from Trinidad costumes to over- here. Shane James, creator of the costumes Sharon continued “For people who and good music as well as refresh- “The band launch is going to take have never played Mas before, if you love placesee production.” at Mango Tree on Friday, March interest, simply by me telling people dom of dancing in the street is so much ofments. my intention There is alreadyto put a quite band aon bit the of fun night with fabulous soca music and to dance you have to play Mas. The free- of8th course starting we’ll at 5:30p.m.have models It’s going showcasing to be a the side of the road enjoying the sounds to the band launch and see the cos- andfun. Itsights is also of rewarding, Batabano and seeing a lot people of them on road. I encourage you all to come out shouting out to you and dancing on the onthe the costumes.” night as well as by emailing your spectacletumes. and I encourage you to come “You’ll be able to register for the band “My band will have beautiful cos- out“Batabano and be a 2019part of is thisgoing amazing to be quite event a tumes,sidewalks, friendly, joining infun the fun.”masqueraders  details to fenomenalmasband@gmail. com.” on Saturday, May 4.” Sunset Under 11 Girls victorious Due to the mid-term break, several games in game with Academy SC as Millicent Hoffman the Cayman Islands Football Association (CIFA) youth leagues were postponed this past Satur- sion’s Olivia Thorpe (3) and Harper Nelson combinedscored the to opener overpower for Academy. their opponents Sunset Fu- in were thoroughly entertained during the few the second half as the Fusion cruised to a 4-2 day, March 2. However, parents and supporters In the Girls Under 11 league, Sunset Blue Igua- nasgames and that Sunset were Fusion played. were victorious in the only victory.In the Academy’sonly two boys Millicent games Hoffmanplayed over added the aweekend, late consolation Cayman goal Athletics for her SC team. overpowered Sunset Blue Iguanas came from behind to two girls games played on Saturday morning. Dinnall opened the scoring for the young ladies Academy SC White 8-0 and Academy SC Blue defeat a very spirited Scholars ISC 4-2. Cassie downedCayman Cayman Athletics’ Brac 2-0Shameer in the Boys Seymour Under loop over the unsuspecting Sunset goal keeper 15 league. from West Bay as she saw her de�lected effort and Tarran Ebanks and Rashaad Powery con- tributedscored four a goal goals, each Jovan in their Clarke win over added Acade- two theand intoequaliser the back as ofClara the net.DeQuintal levelled the my SC White, while in Cayman Brac, Gabri- It didn’t take long for the Sunset ladies to �ind elle Dell’Oglio and Daniel Rivers secured the three more goals in the second half before Han- nahscore Bryan just before pulled halftime. one back Miss for DeQuintal Scholars addedISC to With games on Saturday, March 9 post- ponedAcademy due SC to Blue the mid-term victory over break, the CIFAhosts. youth  Goal scorers Clara DeQuintal (white and blue) from Sunset Blue Iguanas In the second Girls Under 11 game, Sunset league action will return on Saturday, March and Cassie Dinnall from Scholars ISC challenge for the ball during this Girls Fusionkeep the also score found respectable. themselves behind in their  Under 11 clash. Sunset won the game 4-2

23. CILLA Girls Softball – Game Report – Wednesday, February 27th Kirk Freeport 10, port pitchers Raina Myles and Deandra Scoring by inning: Scotiabank 6 Whiteman all gave a great effort for TEAM 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th TOTAL their teams! en McLaughlin also made a nice play on Coldwell Banker 4 2 3 – 9 1 2 – ball got underway at the Field of Dreams Both teams are to be congratulated looksa grounder. as if all three teams will be very Scotiabank 0 3 onThe Wednesday 2019 season night of (February CILLA Girls 27th) Soft- as competitiveBased on this the season! �irst week of games it 0 0 the season! The next game is this Wednesday, March Current Standings: forScoring playing by an inning: entertaining �irst game of 13th, as Coldwell Banker takes on Scotia- TEAM Won Lost Tied RF RA GB Kirk Freeport built an early lead and TEAM 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th TOTAL Coldwell Banker 1 9 3 1 1 13 held on to defeat Scotiabank, 10-6. Kirk Freeport 3 2 – 10 Kirk Freeport 0 0 0 2 3 1 – – Scotiabank 1 1 Kirk Freeport scored �ive runs in the Scotiabank 5 0 6 bank. Games continue through early June 0 15 0.5 Scotiabanktop of the �irst, scored aided two by runs, six withwalks Calis- and on Wednesdays at 6:30 pm and Saturdays 0 0 6 10 Aurora Whiteman’s RBI single. In reply CILLA Girls Softball – at 4:30 pm at the Field of Dreams. Game Report – Saturday, saEach Ylagan’s team RBI scored single three to right runs �ield in the being sec- March 2nd Coldwell the key hit. Banker 9, Kirk Freeport 3 In Saturday’s Girls Softball action ond inning. Kirk Freeport’s So�ia Watler, clearedMcKenna the Knapik bases and with Deandra a triple Whiteman to left all had in�ield singles, then Raina Myles Coldwell Banker defeated Kirk Freeport, bank’s Shayla Scott walked, Clara Ramos 9-3,For in Coldwell an early Banker, season Reyah battle Stewart, for �irst �ield. In the bottom of the inning, Scotia- place. wyn Hawkins scored two runs apiece and Carmella Ylagan singled, bringing Jizel Powell, Madison Malice and Eo- up Shay Windsor. She hit a line drive to left-centre, bringing home all three runs. edin aby well-balanced six walks, and attack.a two run The single victors to Kirk Freeport did not score in the top scored four runs in the �irst inning, aid- of the third, as Scotiabank �irst baseman Bush pitched a great game, allowing Krystal Morales-Ebanks turned an unas- justright three �ield hitsby Hannah and striking Gibson. out Deandra four in scoredsisted double for Scotiabank play to onend a groundoutthe threat. byIn the bottom of the inning Grace Liesman McDonald made a very good catch on a her season debut. Left �ielder Zhanna Alisha Kee. Kirk Freeport added two insurance pitched�ly ball. really well in her three in- runs in the top of the 4th, with McKenna For Kirk Freeport Deandra Whiteman Knapik and Raina Myles knocking them Hot-hitting Raina Myles had two more in. Scotiabank failed to score in their �i- RBI,nings giving of work her and six shealready scored in thetwo young runs. nal chance at the plate, with Kirk Free- portScotiabank turning a rarepitchers �irst toClara third doubleRamos double play at 1B, by far the best play of play to end the contest. season. Akeyla Ebanks turned a terri�ic and Carmella Ylagan and Kirk Free- the day by either team. Young 2B Keirst- LOCAL NEWS PAGE A6 Friday, March 8, 2019 | Issue No 346 C�������� T���� Cayman Airways celebrates longest ever commercial �light to Denver ... Continued story from page A1 to Denver, and it will enable many new tourists and marketstay-over without visitors nonstop to come service here, to boosting an island revenues. in the Currently, Denver ranks as the second-largest U.S. marketCaribbean, without with nonstopdemand service reaching to moreGrand than Cayman 700 withpas- sengers per day. Additionally, Denver is the largest U.S. more than 250 passengers a week traveling to this tropical destination. Travel demand between Denver andColorado Grand Cayman boasts the is very sixth-largest strong, recording population nearly of scu- 20 percent growth over the past year.  Flying the flags popularba divers location in the U.S.for scubaand ranks diving as and the is fastest-growing widely consid- state for scuba divers since 2010. Grand Cayman is a class accommodations, luxury experiences on-land andered below a world-class sea, the diving world’s destination. best beaches “Home and to premier world- culinary offerings, the Cayman Islands is the idyllic Caribbean island escape," said Deputy Director of In-  Flying the flags ternational Marketing and Promotions for the Cayman forwardIslands to Department hosting visitors of Tourism from Denver Oneisha and the Richards. wider "Now a direct �light less than �ive hours away, we look In many ways it is just the beginning, too, because manyWest Coast.” more non-stop destinations are envisioned for the future, opening up the Cayman Islands to many said, on an earlier occasion, that the airline would be  Councilor for Sports and Tourism David White more guests. Fabian Whorms, CEO of Cayman Airways, looking at further route expansion. “There will be fur- Airlinether movement of the Cayman towards Islands, the west. this That is a momentousis where the oc-fu- casion,ture of Caymanand we areAirways very excitedlies,” he about said. “Aswelcoming the National new airlinecited to or welcome nonstop Cayman destination Airways is a new as the opportunity �irst Caribbe- for and returning visitors to the Cayman Islands from the an-based airline to serve the Mile High City. Each new The new service will operate seasonally twice a reduce the travel time to Grand Cayman from typically week,our residents on Wednesdays and visitors and to Saturdays, explore the through world.” mid-Au- Mile High City. This new Denver nonstop service will gust, and will return in the airline’s Winter schedule

state-of-the-artbetween nine and Boeing eleven 737 hours Max using 8 aircraft, multiple combined �lights, to less than �ive hours aboard a direct �light on our new accessstarting to in the December Caribbean 2019. on Cayman “This is Airways a historic is a dayunique for offeringair service we in are Denver,” proud saidto provide DEN CEO to Colorado’s Kim Day. “Nonstop growing globalwith our reach renowned continues Caymankind to expand, in�light and we experience.” are very ex-  Denver Mayor, Michael B. Hancock, said: “Denver’s  The Flight Crew and active population.”

 A proud moment for Cayman Airways, as Councilor for sports and tourismm David White cuts the ribbon

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2,200 2,970 7,140 13,579 15,024 5,180 The Secret To Fitness Success Can you remember how it felt the last time living in that state of momentum for an ex- Focus only on the momentum, not on the that you ate clean, exercised hard and got ad- equate sleep for a few consecutive days? A tum can be felt immediately, once you start feeling of momentum came over you, didn’t eatingtended clean, period exercising of time. Youhard see, and the taking momen- care number. it? There was a buzzing in your cells and a of your health, whereas that “goal number” Fitness is a way of life. Being lean is a life- simply can’t be felt until it is achieved, and so style. Neither of which can be had by going about it hal�heartedly. thatrhythm you inweren’t your pace.yet at Youyour felt goal alive, number, you you felt You have to become the momentum. weresexy, headed and you there! felt empowered. Never mind joyit’s notof living as powerful in the momentum, a motivator. and keep that willCall get Ernest your atmomentum 325-8696 orstarted email meon theat bod- ex- momentumMy challenge going and until advice your to yougoal is numberto �ind the is [email protected] program that will reshape today your and body we ting into your goal size, is the direct result of once and for all!   Ernest Ebanks Getting down to your goal weight, and �it- achieved. BETTER SLEEP – BETTER HEALTH ed, get sick frequently and not energized by your from previous day is processed, and the brain pre- workouts, then you are not getting enough good Millions of people worldwide do not get suf�icient sleep.” Sleep is when your tissues heal, information sleep nor enough sleep. Our daily routine is fast paced vation is also a recipe for stress and anxiety, as well In my next article I will share with you some healthy 8and hours very sleep stressful. at night Sleep means quality you is importantare getting because a good pares for another 16 hours of activity. Sleep depri- sleep.  not all sleep is created equally. Not because you get happen during the night, restarting approximately as bad decision making. If you are always exhaust- habits to ensure you are getting enough good sleep. night’s sleep. There are actually 5 stages of sleep that Stage 1 - heart rate and breathing slows with some every ninety minutes. Stage 2 - Body systems continue to relax and core muscle relaxation. body temperature con-

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A good night’s It’s not an understatement when it’s said, “you arerectly. playing with fire if you don’t get enough good COMMUNITY CALENDAR | ALL ABOUT EDUCATION PAGE A8 Friday, March 8, 2019 | Issue No 346 C�������� T���� COMMUNITY EVENTS March A Walk In Her Shoes 8 March: Annual KiwaniBike on Sunday 10 takes place on Friday 8 March BlowMarch Holes at 7:00am. in East JoinEnd themto Smith for This 4th. annual event this 20 Mile Bike Ride from the on by The Cayman Islands Crisis Centrefrom 5pm and at aims Camana to raise Bay. funds It is andput Cove in South Sound. For more bring awareness to the scourge of informationCayman visit Carnivalwww.kiwanis.ky Batabano Socarobics 14 March: Get in shape and hear domestic violence. The Centre is  Esso 3 Mile Walk /Run hoping to raise more $55,000 for every Thursday at the Celebra- a purpose built facility. Partici- all the new 2019 soca music Cayman Heart Fund person scramble that can accom- pants can register at www.cicc.ky/ International Symposium event will not be timed and well awalkinhershoes2019.KiwaniBike 949tion - Park 7121 beginning or email at batabano- 5:30 pm. 14 March: behavedat the BARCAM and on Esso – leash Station. dogs This are 10 March: Cost is CI$10 per session. Call Cayman Heart Fund Internation- welcomed! modate up to 22 teams. Proceeds al Symposium The will 12th. be held Annual on from this event will bene�it facility The Kiwanis Club of [email protected] for Thursday 14 March at the Mar- MS Foundation – development at St. Ignatius School. Grand Cayman is having its 37th. more details. “Pretty on the Outside” Tee time is 1pm. Registration cost offer information on the latest fundraiser ais player $175 scores per person a hole and in one the at big a research,riott Beach. current The 6technology speakers and will 16 March: This cocktail style prize of the day is USD$50,000 if advancements in the preventa- event will be held on Saturday selected par three. Email st.Igna- [email protected] for tive cardiovascular medicine. For 16 March at the National Gallery more details.Public Holiday more information, go to info@cay- starting at 6pm. Tickets are avail- 28 March: Thursday 28 March manheartfund.comEsso 3 Mile Walk/Run cocktail,able for a purchase campaign at t www.event-– shirt and has been declared a public hol- 16 March: Walk or run 3 miles pro.ky and includes a welcome iday to mark the Royal Visit of with ESSO and the Cayman Is- TRHs Charles, Prince of Wales lands Diabetes Association (CIDA) a selection of bites. Contact info@ and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall to raise funds to help raise aware- msfcayman.com for more infor- ness, provide diabetes education mation.St. Ignatius Golf Scramble Couple will participate in a num- and improve the lives of diabetics 24 March: berto the of Caymanactivities Islands. and the The holiday Royal ble is back on Friday 24 March at will enable members of the pub- the North St.Sound Ignatius Golf Golf Club Scram- and lic to better participate in this  Pink ladies reading and their families. All proceeds open to the public! It’s a four -  will go to CIDA. The event begins at 6am and the start and �inish are visit. The Democratic Parliament: the How and Why In this column I advance the view that Representativeness has to do with liament; encourages freedom of expres- a democratic parliament, characterized being socially and politically repre- sion; live parliamentary debates; parlia- by transparency, representativeness, sentative of the diversity of the people mentary websites, which are constantly accountability, effectiveness and acces- and ensuring equal opportunities and sibility, is best able to meet the needs Having explored the importance of of citizens which includes the advance- parency means the extent to which transparency,updated, etcetera. I now consider the fact of ment of integrity in public and private Parliamentprotections is for open all itsto members.its people Trans-in the Balan explains that: Drawing from the work of Professor parliament concerns the involvement participation‘The participation and representativeness.of the population is Manuellife. Balan and also David Beethan’s ofconduct the public, of its including business. the Accessibility associations of EDITORIAL | COMMUNITYParliaments NOTICES and Democracy in the and interest groups in the society- the ernment action, as people become in- 21st Century, I propose, certainly not involvement of civil society in the work creasinglykey in in�luencing involved andin shaping controlling the prior- gov- ities of government and policymaking, PAGE 2 Wednesday, Octoberbe used 18, to measure2017 the| Issueextent to No which 132 Accountability speaks to the extent to in resource allocation,Caymanian and in Timesaccess to exhaustive, speci�ic indicators that can whichof parliament. members of parliament are being There is a common myth held by some, answerable to the electorate for their thatthese the characteristics fact a parliament are actually was voted present. in, andpublic fair goods electoral and services.’ systems and pro- NoticEs cessesA �lourishing but it also democracy needs its parliament needs free Editorial performance in of�ice and equally im- racyis a suf�icient would only indicator be limited of its to democratic the act of whichportant, parliament their integrity conducts of conduct. its business The tive democracy, explains Beethan, has votingcredentials. Customsin representatives If this were so, who then Registrationthen democ- can in�ifth, accordance effectiveness, with refers theseof to democratictheImporters level at mechanismsto be representative. to begins ensure the A rights representa- of the governTo help without importers regard start to the using wishes a system and forvalues, entry anddeclaration, the performance the Department of the legis- will political opposition and other political start registering importers starting Monday,lative 16 Octoberand oversight 2017. functions of parlia- groups, and to allow all members to ex-  Dr. Livingston Smith is a Professor at However, the democratic idea goes far ment in a manner that serves the needs ercise their mandates freely and with- the University College of the Cayman desiresThe ofregistration the people. is required by the implementation of a new online electronic Islands. He is also Director of the CXC Education Volunteer programme twosystem fundamental for entry premises declaration. of democra- Effective 1 NovemberOne of the 2017,most importantthe Cayman character- Islands beyondCustoms the Department mere act of voting.will implement There are the newisticofEDITORIAL the system.of entire a democratic Thispopulation. will requireparliament | COMMUNITY importers is un- outAs being useful subjected NOTICESas democracy to undue is, in�luenceeven the groupto complete or association and submit should entries have theelectronically de- to Customs using the new gateway Atheniansand pressure. who invented it had to deal rules of conduct that are transparent, cy.portal The �irstCOLS is (Customs that the membersOnline System). of any ImporterswhichPAGE is 2will open, be isable muchWednesday, to access less likely the portal to October be 18, 2017 | Issue No 132straightforwardly in the public interest.and broadly This accepted requires Caymanian Times rulesthrough and thepolicies, website through www.customs.gov.ky. their partic- corruptdoubtedly especially transparency. when A citizens government, have in society, as well as administrative and Tips of the Week ipationterminingFor individualsin deliberationsin�luence who and have aboutcontrol not the overyet com- received its access training to informationin the use of thewhether system, of Customspro- wouldwith will providethe not issue have in-house of votedthe other training. for theside. govern- In any legal processes to discipline or remove mentelection, and a a signi�icant country can portion become of ungov-voters Motivational Tip However, before they can use COLS, importers will have to be formally registered and recognised as an importer by Customs. The second is that in doing so they as far as is possible, all of government He explains that when people know The Power of Music This will require each individual to come in and provide Customs with relevant information including a government-issued shouldmon interest. treat each other, and be treated, ceedings or to documents. It is vital that NA parliament’sotic level Eof representative-s thatof�icials their who actions do not are respect being suchscrutinized, rules.’ Do not underestimate the power WeE canditorial tell the extent to which a par- nessernable can if beit lacks measured representativeness. by the number they know that they cannot get away of music. Music can heal the sick, applied,their business explain licence why many and/or believe companies that registrationfunctions be including open to scrutiny.directorship. of women representativeness; minor- mend the broken heart, relieve stress democraticasidentification, As equals. a result, systems These Customs e.g., principles, driver’sare will superior begin licence properly tothe oth-or registration passport. parliament Additionally,process believes starting it willin Monday, maximumbe necessary 16 October ex- for through itycompanies representation;Customs 27 October and businesses 2017,use offrom tothe provide8:30amRegistration second pendent and thorough oversightof Importers of state begins and even help you to live longer. Just er forms of governments in their ability posureliament and is transparent.provides for freedom A transparent of in- chamberTo help for importers greater representation start using a system and foractionswith entry improper declaration,is crucial behavior. in thepromoting Department Hence, integrity inde- will ask some of our seniors who are still toRoberts manage Drive and (locally deliver known on the as desires Airport Road). inclusionstart registering and the importersinclusiveness starting of over- Monday, 16 October 2017. playing music and dancing. They will toHowever, 4:00pm Monday if they missto Friday. this period Registration to be Other registered,will take measurements place Customs on the will of 1st howcontinue floor open of Customs toand register Headquarters, Theimporters registration during located is normal required at #42 business Owensby the implementationsponsibility shared of a new by theonline citizenry electronic and agree that music has added value to Beethan asserts that a democratic transparentformation within a government the constitution is include itself. It can also be measured by the extent governmentand probity institutions, in public life. including This is apar- re- hours. Although most importers were previously registered in the old system, it is necessarysystem for forall importersentry declaration. to be registered Effective 1 November 2017, the Cayman Islands their life and also a few more years. and needs of the citizenry. proceedings open to the public; open- sight committees. After a long stressful day, close your in the new system. Once registered with Customs, importers can then submit entriesCustoms electronically Department and do will business implement with the new system. This will require importers They should be representative, trans- ness to press and broadcasting per- areto givencomplete to the and opposition submit entries or minority electronically The to followingCustoms usingrather the lengthy new gateway quote eyes turn on your iPod or CD player parent,parliamentCustoms, accessible, without has �ive havingaccountable key characteristics. to attend and in ef- person. sonnel; facilitates journalists and other members;to which chairs the ability for speci�ic of backbenchers committees fromliament.’ Balan details the importance of and just enjoy the mellowing sounds portal COLS (Customs Online System). Importers will be able to access the portal Cayman Islands Customs Management thanksmedia inimporters reporting for the their activities cooperation of par- andto understanding introduce private and looksbills; forwardthe involve- to accountability and ways to accomplish of music. If you have energy left you through the website www.customs.gov.ky. continued partnership. ment of civil society and other people’s may even dance a jig. fective. Tips of the Week movementsFor individuals in the whowork have of parliament; not yet received ‘Parliament’straining in the oversight use of the rolesystem, includes Customs will provide in-house training. Live longer. Live happier. Live life to Motivational Tip pre-legislativeHowever, before scrutiny they canby usethe COLS,public; importers mechanismsthis. will have such to be as formally questioning registered minis- and recognised as an importer by Customs. its fullest with MUSIC. 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POLICE NEWS Man Charged with 1998 Honda Civic Indecent Assault on Reported Stolen Police have received a report of Juvenile a stolen white 1998 Honda Civ- ic, registration #126 541 which A man, age 34 of Cayman Brac, has been arrested and formally charged with

He was scheduled to appear in court on March 4th  parkedwas last atseen Sunset at about Cove 8:30PM on West on one count of Indecent Assault, in relation to an incident involving a juvenile. BayFriday, Road 1 March.(beside The Margaritaville) vehicle was and was last seen being driven 31-Year-Old-Man awayYear: by 1998 an unknown male. Make: Honda Charged with Robbery Model: Civic Colour: White and Damage to Property Reg. #: 126 541 The car also has a slight dent in A 31-year-old-man of George Town The suspect approached a vehicle oc- was arrested on suspicion of a robbery cupied by the victim, brandished a  Stolen 1998 White Honda Civic theAnyone left rear with bumper. information A picture re- of cident the suspect also damaged tires gardingthe vehicle this is stolenattached. vehicle is asked to beenthat took formally place chargedon 31 December, with Robbery 2018 knife and stole a phone. During the in- call 9-1-1 or the George Town Police asaround well as 12:31AM. Damage Theto Property man has and since is Property belonging to the victim Station at 949-4222 mouslysite (http://www.rcips.ky/submit-a-via the Miami-based call centre expected to attend court today Mon- wason the recovered victim’s vehicle. during the course of Anonymous tips can be provided di- oftip). Crime Tips Stopperscan also beat 800-8477(TIPS)submitted anony-, the investigation and returned to the rectly to the RCIPS via. our Con�idential  Tip Line at 949-7777, or via our web-  day, 4 March. The incident took place or online (https://www.tipsubmit.com/ on Greenwood Drive in George Town. victim. WebTips.aspx?AgencyID=681). The RCIPS Partners with PoCs to Strengthen Customer Service and Management Skills across the Service ... Continued story from page A1

As part of these overall customer ser- also critical to the effectiveness and ef�i- vice improvement efforts, the RCIPS will ciency of the overall police service. The be locating “Happy or Not” kiosks in the aacquisition new requirement of a Leadership for all and promotions Manage- George Town Police Station and Bodden withinment Certi�icate the RCIPS has to beenmanagement established posi- as Town Police Station to obtain regular feedback from members of the public who visit either station, and to chart tions in the future. This certi�icate is an progress on the quality/professional- internationally recognized quali�ication awarded by the Institute of Leadership PoCs will also be assisting the RCIPS and Management. PoCs will begin work- inism strengthening of service delivered. the leadership and interestedshops to obtain members this certi�icate of the wider in March civil management skills of its staff, which are 2019 for  RCIPS employees and other

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Call 916-2000 • or mail: [email protected] REGIONAL 360 PAGE A10 Friday, March 8, 2019 | Issue No 346 C�������� T���� Barbados Denies Report of Measles Outbreak The Ministry of Health and Wellness records of children in nurseries and day has denied a local media report that the care centres throughout the island to island is experiencing a measles out- ensure they are up-to-date, in order to

“The Ministry of Health and Well- break. nessprevent advises an outbreak. that measles can be pre- notIn documented fact, said Senior a case Medical of measles Of�icer since of vented once children receive two dos- Health Dr Karen Broome, Barbados has es of the MMR (measles, mumps and A local online news website last Fri- rubella) vaccine which in Barbados is day1990. quoted Director of PAREDOS, Shei- administered at ages 12 months and la Stuart as saying that “The Ministry of Health sent four inspectors to check vaccinated, you are advised to contact those green cards for immunization your18 months. health Ifcare your provider child has immediate- not been purposes because we have a measles Outbreaks of measles continue to be However, the Ministry said it is sim- reportedly,” it said. in North America, the United  The Health Ministry says it has only been checking to ensure young children have received plyoutbreak conducting in Barbados”. a review of vaccination  the MMR vaccine to prevent a measles outbreak

Kingdom, Europe and the Americas. No Illegal Connections to Jamaica Oil Refinery’s Underwater Pipelines Minister of Science, Energy and Tech- nology Fayval Williams says a recent dive mission conducted by members of wasHe conducted said the operationover a �ive- was day periodconduct- to edassess with the approximately status of the pipelines. 14 divers and took place on a daily basis, “because the mentsthe Jamaica to Petrojam’s Defence underwater Force (JDF) petro- Coast Guard has identi�ied no illegal attach- place to dive, and we needed to ensure The mission was requested by Prime Kingston Harbour is not the (simplest) leum pipelines. “So, all the pipelines were surveyed Speaking at a press conference at the visuallythat we didand a byvery hand, comprehensive where the diversjob”. MinisterAndrew Holness. basically felt along the pipeline to detect

WilliamsState-owned said oil the re�inery’s Ministry premisesis in receipt on end of the period, they were assessed as ofMarcus a letter Garvey dated Drive February in Kingston 22, indicating today, havingany anomaly no illegal or anyattachments attachment. or anyAt thein- the dates of the dive mission and the dication of any such attachment during the period of our investigation,” Prescott “The letter indicated that there were other technical aspects of their dive. In the meantime, Minister Williams saidnoted. investigations are being carried out  Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), listens as Acting no illegal attachments identi�ied on any Commanding Officer, JDF Coast Guard, Lt. Commander Aceion Prescott (centre), address- of the 23 pipelines surveyed,” she noted. es a press conference at the State-owned oil refinery, Petrojam. At left is Chairman of to clamp down on illicit petroleum op- Petrojam, Paul Hoo. (Credit: JIS) saidActing that Commandingthe extensive Of�icer,diving operationJDF Coast by the Jamaica  Constabulary Force (JCF) Guard, Lt. Commander Aceion Prescott erations. PAHO Calls on Regional Countries to Prepare for Possible Dengue Outbreaks The Pan American Health Organiza- tion (PAHO) has called for countries prepare for a timely response to possi- endemic in the region and, since its re- in Latin America and the Caribbean to ble outbreaks of dengue. The disease is thePAHO �ight alsoagainst recommends Aedes aegypti, continuing the main to cyclical outbreaks and epidemics every educatemosquito the vector. population, as well as com- introduction in the 1980s, has caused idemic with over one million cases oc- also requests that countries ensure that three to �ive years.The �irst dengue ep- healthmunity professionals involvement are initiatives. trained in PAHO the diagnosis of dengue and other arbovi- withcurred more in the than Americas two million in 2010. cases Three oc- ruses, as well as in the adequate man- years later, in 2013, the �irst epidemic was an increase in cases compared to PAHO provides technical cooperation to curred. At the beginning of 2019, there agement of patients with these diseases. “Dengue is a viral infection transmit- Dr Espinal explained that the timely di- tedthe sameby mosquitoes period of that2018, is PAHOwidespread said. in agnosisprevent ofand the control disease the has disease. become more the Americas,” said Dr Marcos Espinal, complex with the arrival of two new Director of the Department of Commu- arboviruses: the Chikungunya virus in nicable Diseases and Environmental

has been increasing over the years due er,2013 despite and thethe Zikaintroduction virus in of2015, these which new toDeterminants several factors of Health. such as “Its unplanned complexity ur- arboviruses,present similar dengue symptomatology. is the one that Howev- pre- ban growth, water and sanitation prob- lems, climate change, and, in some coun- Dengue is also a more lethal arbovirus tries, the simultaneous circulation of all sents the highest number of diseases. four types of dengue, which increases ment is relatively simple, inexpensive and than chikungunya and Zika, but its treat- According to PAHO’s latest epidemi- “The key is recognizing the warning ologicalthe risk ofupdate serious on cases dengue, and outbreaks.” published signsvery effective early and in saving providing lives, thePAHO care noted. re- quired to prevent it progressing to more gue were reported in the Americas last on February 22, 560,586 cases of den- seriousIf a physician forms,” issaid not José sure Luis whether San Mar-a pa- year, including 3535 severe cases of tienttin, PAHO’s is presenting regional with advisor dengue, on dengue. Chikun- dengue and 336 deaths. During the �irst six weeks of 2019, almost 100,000 cases the clinical management and treatment of Thedengue main were recommendations reported, including from 632 ofgunya dengue or Zika, begin PAHO immediately, recommends with- that PAHOcases offocus severe on dengue countries and 28intensifying deaths. disease surveillance, as well as vector PAHO also recommends that the patient control measures to reduce mosquito beout monitored waiting for daily a laboratory or at least diagnosis. every 48 hours in order to pick up on any serious Currently, the only way to control or warning signs, particularly during the preventpopulations the transmission that transmit of thethe disease.virus is 

critical phase of the disease. GLOBAL NEWS BRIEFS C�������� T���� Friday, March 8, 2019 | Issue No 346 PAGE A11

GLOBAL NEWS BRIEFS Trudeau under Measles kills Filipino kids The Philippines is enduring pressure over scandal a deadly measles epidemic which has infected almost

Trudeau’s chances of another term looksCanada’s bleak when Prime the general Minister elections Justin 15,000Philippines people Health and recorded Depart- are held later this year look in serious menthundreds Undersecretary of deaths. Eric jeopardy after a second minister re- Domingo said 14,938 cases signed from his cabinet over a scandal have been recorded and 238 about alleged corruption at a major Ca- deaths reported a week ago, but the number of cases is  Justin Trudeau’s tenancy as PM is in presidentnadian company. on Monday, telling the Mr doubt “We are continuing with  Measles is devastating young Filipino lives Jane Philpott quit as Treasury Board ourstill rising.intensive campaign to how the government has dealt with this vaccinate the vulnerable unprotected Complications include diarrhoea, Trudeau she had "lost con�idence in ear infections, pneumonia and en- TheSNC-Lavalin proposed employs remediation 9,000 deal people would in The Philippines declared a measles cephalitis, or the swelling of the brain, arematter". accused of having pressured Ms Canada and about 50,000 worldwide. children,” Mr Domingo said. Philpott'sMinisters friend, and former government attorney of�icials gener- ery and corruption trial, which could Infections had spiked by more than The drug Dengvaxia was banned see theit banned company from �ined competing but avoid for a brib-gov- outbreak in Manila in early February. bywhich the mayFood lead and to Drug death. Administration al and justice minister Jody Wilson-Ray- 1,000 percent in January compared to programme was halted after a study bould,Ms Wilson-Raybould,not to prosecute engineering who stepped �irm ernment business for a decade. infections last year, of�icials said. foundof the that Philippines the vaccine last might month. increase The downSNC-Lavalin. last month, told Canada's parlia- heWhen called Mr himself Trudeau a feminist, led the Liberalspromised to thoseBy mid-Februarydeaths were children there were aged 8,400 1 to ment that the director of public prose- tovictory improve in the Canada’s election troubled in October relations 2015, 4cases and andmany 136 of those deaths. who About died halfhadn’t of with indigenous peoples and pledged to the risks of severe dengue infection. By conduct an open and transparent gov- The outbreak is blamed, in part, on then more than 830,000 children had cutionsThe company urged her is to accused negotiate of a having�inan- publicbeen vaccinated. distrust of the government’s thealready measles been was given started the vaccine. in Manila two cial settlement with SNC-Lavalin. ter Ms Wilson-Raybould, an indigenous immunisation programme, which was weeksAnother ago immunisationin the hopes ofdrive containing to �ight politician,ernment. Thesetold the promises parliamentary look empty justice af- the outbreak by April, Philippines paid C$48 million (KY$30m) to the committee investigating the affair on Feb vaccine that was linked to the deaths Health Secretary Francisco Duque III Gadda�iThe proposed family between remediation 2001 deal and would 2011 tarnished in 2017 over an anti-dengue to win Libyan government contracts. highly contagious respiratory disease ery and corruption trial, which could ior27 thatbureaucrat the prime in minister Ottawa andissued his of�icials“veiled causedof at least by athree virus children. which can Measles be spread is a said at the time. see theit banned company from �ined competing but avoid for a brib-gov- threats”had tried of to what strong-arm would her.happen The mostif she sen- did through sneezing, coughing and close slesIn vaccinations a one-week were period, immunised, 130,000 Mr of  450,000 people  targeted for anti-mea- ernment business for a decade. not change her mind, she testi�ied. personal contact. Duque said. Honduran of�icials Cuba’s solar energy accused in Caceres killing surge Prosecutors in Honduras say gov- Cuba is using solar energy to sig- of a controversial hydroelectric project ernment of�icials and representatives fossilni�icantly fuel reduceuse by itsturning reliance year-round on fossil Honduran prosecutors working sunshinefuel. Cuba intois committed an abundance to reducing of clean its withconspired an anti-corruption to get the dam missionapproved. from the Organisation of American States solarenergy. farms and the government plans to Thebuild island more is inalready the country home to where some so-60 dam’ssay that developer 16 former Desarrollos government Energet- of- lar irradiance - the power per unit area icos,�icials DESA, and ex-representativescould face fraud-related of the  Cuba is progressing rapidly with solar  Berta Caceres was an award-winning kilowatt hours per square meter, above energy Investigators said Monday they protester received from the sun - reaches 1,825 charges. Cuba is manufacturing solar panels at ities are expected to generate more than environmental and indigenous rights the worldElectronic average. Components Company in activistworked Bertafrom legalCaceres, complaints who was �iled mur- by Currently under construction are two Theder. Sheyear was before shot she by wasa group killed, of gunmen Ms Cac- In Cuba, “producing a kilowatt (of 1,100 gigawatts this year. eresin her won home the in Goldman the town Environmental of Esperanza. electricity)westernmost from Pinar the del sun Rio costs province. from six deredIn November, in 2016. Shea court had ledfound the seven �ight Prize for her grassroots campaign to seven US cents, cheaper than with solarAnother farms, four La Herradura solar farms 1 and have La beenHer- peopleagainst theguilty dam. of participating in Ms to pressure the world’s largest dam conventional fuel, which costs between completedradura 2 in in eastern the provinces Las Tunas of Villa province. Clara, Holguin and Granma, all connected to the pert Daniel Stolik, a professor at the chargesCaceres’ murder.against former DESA execu- convictedbuilder to eight pull outmen of for the having Agua Zarca par- 15 and 20 cents,” said solar power ex- According to the government’s plan to tiveLast Roberto month, David prosecutors Castillo Mejiaannounced as an dam. A criminal court in Honduras Converting the nation’s energy pro- expandnational renewablegrid, and 19 energy more are capacity, planned. by to the military and to the notorious ductionUniversity into of renewable Havana. sources is one of Castillo was also named in Monday’s USticipated military in thetraining murder. school Some that had went ties the pillars of the government’s econom- alleged mastermind of the killing. Mr ic reform programme, which aims to cut 2030,The cleansolar energyirradiance should Cuba’s represent land sur- 24 DESA has denied any connection to The trial, however, took place under a facepercent receives of power is equal generated to the in amount Cuba. of announced case. cloudby the of name suspicion School of ofcoverups the Americas. and ir- Cuba’s existing renewable energy was the third anniversary of her mur-  sourcescostly fuel together imports. with newly built facil-  Ms Caceres’ slaying. Sunday, March 3 energy produced by 50 million tons of regularities. fuel. UK patient with HIV Guaidó poised to be ‘cured’ president Venezuela’s self-de- come “undetectable” following a stemA UK cell patient’s transplant HIV - hasin only be- Guaidó is rallying his sup- the second case of its kind, doc- portersclared interim in the leadercapital, Juan Ca- racas, to attend a rally on a cure for HIV could soon be Saturday as he campaigns tors report. It raises hopes that Although he faces arrest beingavailable. treated for cancer, has afterto become defying president. a Supreme nowThe been London in remission patient, fromwho wasHIV Court-imposed travel ban for 18 months and is no longer to leave the country and lobby for international The researchers say it is help, he has returned in tootaking early HIV to drugs. say the patient is  HIV treatment is evolving fast “They threatened us Experts say the approach is andde�iance. here we are, putting  Guaido returns to become president not“cured” practical of HIV. for treating most people from a donor with natural immunity to forward our face for Ven- ezuela,” he told a huge rally on his ar- Mr Guaidó was received at the Simón Bolivar International airport by beenwith HIV named, but may was one diagnosed day help with �ind HIVa cure. in personthe virus. to “beat” HIV/Aids, was given Mr Guaidó has called on President diplomats from the US and EU nations The male London patient, who has not twoTimothy transplants Brown, and said total to body be the irradi- �irst rival. and a crowd of supporters who chant- ation (radiotherapy) for leukaemia - a 2003He andhad advancedchemotherapy Hodgkin’s to treat lympho- the NicolásMr Guaidó Maduro - whoto resign. heads The the two oppo- men After saying that he had been threat- Hodgkin’sma in 2012. cancer and, in addition, stem “By achieving remission in a second sition-ledhave been atNational loggerheads Assembly for weeks. and eneded “Guaidó, with “jail, Guaidó” death” and before“Yes we his can”. re- cells were implanted into the patient patientmuch more using aggressive a similar treatment. approach, we proclaimed himself Venezuela’s act- turn, Mr Guaidó said he had been treat- from a donor resistant to HIV, leading to have shown that the Berlin patient was ing president after the legislature de- both his cancer and HIV going into re- not an anomaly and that it really was the treatment approaches that eliminated tion illegitimate - has been recognised ed wellhim onat thehis arrivalairport at with the airport.the words He Researchers from University College HIV in these two people,” said lead study clared Mr Maduro’s May 2018 re-elec- said immigration of�icers even greet- mission. ro, who is backed by China, Russia and He called for nationwide protests on bridge and Oxford Universities were all Cuba,by more insists than he 50 is countries. the only legitimateMr Madu- “welcome, president”. London, Imperial College London, Cam- notauthor offering Prof Ravindraup a new Gupta, treatment from for UCL. the “On Saturday we’ll continue in the This is the second time a patient treat- millionsAlthough of people the �inding around is the exciting, world itliv- is Venezuela’s political crisis has been streets,Saturday. all of Venezuela will return to edinvolved this way in the has case. ended up in remission sparkedpresident. by an economic meltdown in the streets, decided and determined The aggressive therapy was primarily Ten years ago, another patient in Ber- useding with to treat HIV. the patient’s cancer, not his We will not rest one second until free- linfrom received HIV. a bone-marrow transplant  which hyperin�lation has hit salaries to mobilise in search  of their freedom. and savings, leading many to �lee the HIV. country. dom is achieved.” ARTS AND CULTURE | INSPIRATION | OBITUARIES PAGE A12 Friday, March 8, 2019 | Issue No 346 C�������� T����

CDS’ On Gold Pond will have a wide appeal By Lindsey Turnbull Malcolm Ellis and produced Many people will remember the 1981 Line. The play is directed by movie ‘On Golden Pond’ that featured Director Malcom Ellis said by Beverly Edgington. were so wonderful togeth- Jane Fonda alongside her father Henry Peter and Mary Anne Kosa Fonda, as well as Katherine Hepburn, for portrayalwhich Henry of Fondafamily and relationships Katherine Hep-and er performing the play ‘Love burn both won Oscars. It was a brilliant portunityLetters’ in for 2016 them that to work they Cayman Drama Society will be bringing wanted to �ind another op- thatwas nominatedstory to life for with a best their movie next Oscar.show, “We considered several dif- On Golden Pond, to open at the Prospect ferenttogether scripts, on stage. but none had Playhouse on 14th March and which will the appeal of On Golden Pond

The movie was actually adapted from anrun award-winning for three weeks. Broadway play and andas a greatespecially �it for when them,” we he start- con- focuses on ageing couple Ethel and Nor- ed�irmed. rehearsals, “The more we werealised read ita man Thayer, who spend each summer number of parallels in their at their home on a lake called Golden on-stage and off-stage per- place, they are visited by their daugh- This proved to be both fun and Pond. During the year the story takes challengingsonalities and at the relationships. same time!” Malcolm said that the play is quite dis- He believed the play would appeal to Cayman Drama Society would encour- mourter Chelsea and pathos,with her the �iancé often-turbulent and his son a wide-ranging audience because it is age everyone to purchase tickets early as relationshipin tow. The play the explores,young woman with both shared hu- “While the movie is very entertaining, about familiar themes that affect every- with her father growing up, and the dif- ittinct did from add thea number movie. of scenes that did “It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity “There are three generations of char- topossible see an as awarding CDS show winningtickets sell play, quickly. per- Ernest Thompson, wrote a very good acters,one in our from family the and aging social Normanrelationships. and formed by very talented actors,” Mal- production,�iculties faced they by ahave couple enlisted in the thetwilight act- script,not exist and in the original.stage version The playwright, has all of Ethel, their daughter Chelsea with her years of a long marriage. For the CDS in the lead roles, supported by Agata into the interior of summer home in the dentscolm said. and are now on sale on the CDS ing talents of Peter and Mary Anne Kosa the elements of the �ilm, but distilled laughs,�iancé Bill, but andthe hismore 13-year-old serious moments son Bil- Tickets are $25 for adults, $15 for stu- it also, and while satisfying, is not purely ly. The humour is solid with plenty of Kalicki as their daughter Chelsea, Mar- woods. It has a slightly sharper edge to website  www.cds.ky. The show opens tin Campion as her �iancé Bill, and also are heartfelt and moving. Ultimately, it’s on 14th March, 2019 and runs for three features Michael McLaughlin and Tyson sentimental,” he stated. a love story,” Malcolm said. weeks. MOMENTS OF INSPIRATION

FRET- FREE LIVING - PSALM 37: 1-11 Does it bother you that much attention is given to It would be easy to fret about this and wring our people who stand for all things? Perhaps it is enter- hands in despair, but this Psalm suggests a better tainment stars who get the headlines while espousing We�lecting may Jesus’ not like light what wherever we see possible, and hear we from cannot some let immoral philosophies in their music, movies, or pro- of evil doers, nor be envious of the workers of iniq- aspectsnegative of forces society, cause but us remember to live in thisanger always: and wrath. GOD way. Listen to David’s advice, “Do not fret because IS IN CONTROL tasteless world- attempting to conquer sin by re-  grammes. Or it could be leaders who openly thumb uity.” While it is right to be, “ salt and light,” in this . Trust Him to do what is right, and their noses at right- standard of living. DON’T FRET. OBITUARIES

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We have been asked to announce the passing of We have been asked to announce the passing of Ms. Gleda Eulean McLauglin, Ms. Linda Dornell Whittaker, who passed away on Monday, February 25, 2019. who passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2019. A Thanksgiving Service will be held at A Thanksgiving Service will be held at East End Church of God, Grand Cayman on North Side Civic Center, Grand Cayman on Saturday, March 09, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, March 10, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. Viewing will be from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Viewing from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Interment at: Old Man Bay Cemetery. Interment at: Old Man Bay Cemetery

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Harden is defenders’ headache Not only is guarding offensive output is the biggest defensive Limiting James Harden's prodigious enAt can 36.6 boast points that only per ed scorer, outstanding passer, creative Wiltgame Chamberlainin 2018-19, Hard- and penchantHarden dif�icult, for putting so de- is shot-makerchallenge in andthe NBAplaymaker, today. He master is a gift- of fendersof�iciating in him. compromis- He has a ing positions and has Michael Jordan have av- tricks up his sleeve to withthe step his movesback 3-pointer and adept and at maximisinga great �in- eraged more. isher at the rim. He is also unorthodox neverHe’s diddoing and things rivalling Jor- a discerning whistle to dan and Kobe Bryant draw fouls. It requires the“Well, rules it’s to nothis bene�it,very fun,” especially Golden State’s draw- Harden’s streak of 32 Playing in the Eastern ing fouls. consecutivewhat Chamberlain games with did. Conference,of�iciate Harden. Beal must face Harden just twice a withKlay Thompsonhim,” Washington’s said of the Bradleychallenge. Beal has just ended, is sec- “You’re in a lose, lose, lose situation at least 30 points, which “As many tough shots He has loads more asseason. he’s going to make, said. ond to Chamberlain. sometimes you just So, how do you stop, have to pat him on the orscoring rather, records limit Harden?too. butt and keep moving,” For Paul George, who  James Harden is almost unstoppable now is a Defensive Player of and can absorb and initiate contact and Beal said. The very thing necessary to defend What does that mean?“You just have to the Year candidate, it is a paradox. make it dif�icult for him.” shoots 11.5 free throws per game, mak- Don’t give him too much space, but him is the very thing you can’t do. ing 87.1 percent. Be physical, but not too physical. “The dif�iculty is guarding him with- “You have to guard him differently be- to have strong help defense from a big tyout and fouling. be a defender He gets in a lotthis of league foul calls,"when cause of how he’s of�iciated and how tal- mandon’t at crowd the rim him and either. to be It’s able bene�icial to dou- George said. "It’s hard to bring physicali- ented a player he is,” Los Angeles Laker ble-team and get the ball out of his to be physical and guard him without Kyle Kuzma said. “It’s really unorthodox he’s so good at drawing those fouls. Try defending him.” it’s tough to guard him is the same rea- In a Lakers-Rockets game earlier this causehands. he’s quick enough and strong fouling. Which is hard. The same reason heldseason, his thehands Lakers behind used his unorthodoxback while enough“You reallyto get can’t by getyou,” close Washington’s to him be- guardingmethods toHarden defend to Harden.show referees Josh Hart he son how you have to guard him.” “IfBe youphysical. foul him, And he’s don’t, going under to make any cir- his “For us, we went to the extreme, put- Trevor Ariza said. “You can’t give him cumstance, put him on the foul line. tingwasn’t our using hands his hands.behind our backs like too much space because he can shoot.  Klay Thompson does not relish playing they were tied, but he’s a tough guard,” There’s no secret. You just have to do Harden fendingfree throws,” Harden, Beal who said. is physical himself what you can and live (with)  the results.” Those are the dif�icult keys to de- Understanding his game is one thing. Kuzma said. Stopping it is another. Harper’s $330m looks ludicrous Bryce Harper has just set the bar move surely regretted in later negoti- for sports contracts in North America clearly stated the team’s intent to ac- quireations, top Phillies level talentowner in John the Middletonoffseason, the- $330 Philadelphia million. That's Phillies how in a much 13-year the deal,26-year-old making out�ielder it not just will the get biggest from this expecting to spend money, Mid- dletonno matter said the in November, cost. “We’re “and going maybe into contract in Major League Baseball but But, for baseball, the concern hasn’t onHarper the continent leaves the as well.Washington His annual Na- beeneven beover a little paying bit stupidstupid about money, it.” but tionals,salary will the be team $25.4 thatmillion. brought him rather for paying stupid money for

teams are increasingly reluctant to  Jerome Taylor is still a force at 34 to the majors in 2012 as a teenager. handa stupid out amountlarge sums of time.of money Risk to averse play- Harper has a .279 career average with ers they don’t believe will deliver on the Giancarlo184 homers Stanton and 521of the RBIs. Miami His Mar- deal Taylor mentors young guns surpasses the $325 million received by 13 years is a long-time and life happens, It’s not surprising that the Phillies goods years down the line. Why? Well, lins in 2015, also over 13 years.  cricket veteran, says he enjoys the role namely injuries. Recent free agent histo- of Jeromementoring Taylor, younger now players considered around a giving tips to the 27-year-old Jaguars were the team to land Harper. In a ry is full of such cautionary tales. paceTaylor, bowler getting Keon the Joseph ball toat movethe end both of The 34-year-old fast bowler, who last waysthe match and generating at Sabina Park.deceptive pace from the region. a relatively short delivery run-up, was a

played for the West Indies in January season’s2018 in a regional Twenty20 four-day match awaytournament to New handfulHis performance for the Jaguars’ caught batsman, the attention albeit Zealand, has been impressive in this on a surface that favoured bowlers. performing 12th-man duties for the vis- tofor anJamaica eight-wicket Scorpions. victory over four- of watchers, including Joseph, who was He claimed 7-50 to help the Scorpions “I’m a servant of the game, and we uars in the recent eighth-round contest areitors. all West Indians so my take on it is time defending champions Guyana Jag- to give back to the younger players or any player at all around the region who at Sabina Park. He has taken 23 wickets is willing and keen to learn from players in Regardedfour matches as one at anof averagethe most of skilful10.96 bowlersand strike in rate modern of 24.3. cricket, Taylor con- myself as a senior player who contrib- stantly provides guidance to his team- uteswho haveto West represented Indies cricket, West Indies. so people I see  Bryce Harper will be on vast contract until he is 39 mates, and only recently was spotted 

would approach me [for advice].” Man Utd eyeing stunning £120m transfer for Juventus star Dybala if Lukaku goes in summer Manchester United are eyeing a stun-

cashJuventus plus player have also deal shown have beenas interest men- ning swoop for Juventus star Paulo in Lukaku, and rumours of a potential DybalaThe thisArgentine summer superstar if Romelu has Lukaku im- The Belgium striker would prefer to pressedleaves. Old Trafford scouts over the tioned.

moveHe is to thought Juventus to if be he a was huge forced fan of out Cris- of bypast the couple United of seasons.hierarchy as the man to tianoManchester Ronaldo United and thiswants summer. to play with takeThe Old 25-year-old Gunnar Solskjaer's has been menearmarked to the the Portuguese superstar before he re- next step and challenge for the Premier

It is understood the club have already nettingtires. a second-half double in Satur- enquiredLeague title. about how much it would cost day'sLukaku dramatic has been 3-2 winin �ine over form Southamp- of late, to land Dybala when the summer trans- But Old Trafford insiders have indicat- edton. the club feel he is not the man to take assetfer window who has opens. helped steer them towards them to the next level in the Champions Juventus are reluctant to lose a prized bewhat willing looks toto sellbe another if the right Serie offer A title. came League. But is it thought the Old Lady would The 25-year-old, who would cost   Paulo Dybala could be on his way to Old Trafford around the $80m United paid Everton in at around the $130 million mark. for him, is also wanted by Inter Milan. PUZZLES | COMICS PAGE B2 Friday, March 8, 2019 | Issue No 346 C�������� T����

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