SOLD out CROWD at KAABOO by Lindsey Turnbull

Caymanian

Wednesday, February 20, 2019 Issue No 339 www.caymaniantimes.ky Complimentary

 EDITORIAL — P2  LOCAL NEWS — P3  LOCAL SPORTS — P4  REGIONAL C360 — P9 THIS ISSUE INSIDE Jamaica Gov’t Lobbying WORC Customer Care Staff George Town’s U11 Boys score International Support for Food Security Training �irst win of the season Cannabis Industry Development SOLD OUT CROWD at KAABOO By Lindsey Turnbull

The much-anticipated KAA-

BOO festival �inally took place last weekend and what a weekend it was, a pulsating mix of music, comedy, food and art that had a large percentage of the Cayman population on its feet dancing all weekend long. It was such a success that festival organisers are already talking about KAABOO 2020. Approximately 10,000 people attended on Friday and the same again on Saturday, making KAABOO one of the largest festi- vals of its kind to take place in the Caribbean. On Friday festival-goers were treated to a wide variety of music from all different genres that pleased the old and the young. For country music lovers, there was Margo Price and Maren Mor- ris... beltingContinued out story some on favourites, page 5 Flashback 2015: Cancer 48th Agriculture show survivor shows By Christopher Tobutt there’s life after

Thousands of people came the disease to the 48th Annual Agricul- ture Show. Early risers beat the By Lindsey Turnbull long lines of traf�ic by getting there early – and picking up the cream of the crop too! But, like most years, there was plenty for Having undergone a double mastectomy due to breast everyone, even the latecomers, cancer at the young age of 32 and survived serious side and something interesting for all effects of the disease and its treatment (some of which ages. remain with her today), Tricia Bell is about to walk the Of course, young children al- CayMAS parade in May in full costume, a leading light for ways like to see the animals, and women (and men) who have triumphed over this terrible there were cows, goats, pigs, and disease. wonderful, fancy chickens with It was October 2013 when Tricia was diagnosed with feathery feet. Some of the bigger stage two breast cancer which required a double mastec- animals were a bit scary for the tomy later that year. A series of intensive chemotherapy very little children, but the goats and radiotherapy treatments followed that seriously took are always a child-friendly at- their toll on Tricia’s health, to the point where her heart traction, of course, because little now only functions at 40 per cent. But this determined kids always love little kids. lady is not allowing herself to be beaten by cancer and, at Those who were looking for one year in remission, she is about to brave the intense, produce weren’t disappoint- fast pace of the CayMAS ... parade, Continued which story takes on place page over 4 ed either: there were plenty of healthy, good, low-tech locally grown tomatoes, lettuces, cassa- va, red hot, bright yellow scotch bonnet peppers, and don’t forget those luscious papayas. The Agriculture show always shows us what an important place agriculture still has in our economy. And why not? It wasn’t so long ago that people here depended on produce from what they called their ‘grounds’ to help them stay healthy, when there was so little employment and times were tough. And al- feelthough might times feel are we not need as badall the as  Two amazing ladies from Sparkies’ Amazing Farm they were then, sometimes we help we can get. So if you have a little land, no matter how small, tangle and �illed with good soil about some lovely garden fresh you can make a big difference are great for growing all kinds herbs, such as basil or oregano by growing some of what you of produce that are expensive or... mint?Continued story on page 6  Tricia Bell need. Raised beds, made with in the stores: tomatoes and strips of wood forming a rec- peppers for instance; and what GET YOUR WEEKLY TRADER Advertising prices starting EVERY THURSDAY from $10 per week REAL For more details email [email protected] YourYour freefree GuideGuide to CaymanCayman Businesses,Businesses, or call 945 8463 / 9162000 or visit our ofﬁce Services, Real Estate, Specials and More ESTATE on #19 Walkers Road EDITORIAL | COMMUNITY NOTICES PAGE 2 Wednesday, February 20, 2019 | Issue No 339 C�� T��

EDITORIAL COMMUNITY NOTICES Food Security DoE warns against wildlife mistreatment The 52nd Annual Agricultural Show The freshness of these local prod- is scheduled for Wednesday March 6th, ucts and the ability to grow them eas- 2019 and promises to be the biggest ily is reason enough for homeowners The Department of En- one-day family fun day on the island. to start thinking about securing food vironment (DoE) has re- Today we have published our article supplies and also affordable price lev- ceived a number of reports from 2015 covering the 48th Agricul- els that must be contained. within the past month re- tural show. The construction and operation of garding various instances The fabulous displays at this agri- the farmers market in Georgetown is where local marine life has culture show will not only leave many another indication that the Govern- beenThese mishandled incidents by include divers persons staring in awe, but will also ment supports the cultivation of local or swimmers. stimulate the thought patterns of po- produce and we encourage readers tential farmers. to do the same. Buying local produce reports of a diver grabbing With the cost of food supplies in- if you are not able to create your own a sea turtle by its carapace, creasing on a regular basis individuals backyard garden will increase the de- Stingray Sandbar visitors are seriously considering cultivating mand and encourage the supermar- lifting rays out of the water their own food supplies in their back kets to purchase from local farmers and Star�ish Point visitors yard gardens. This tradition has exist- thereby stimulating the local economy. lifting star�ish out of the ed for many years but may have been Food security is everybody’s busi-  water for signi�icant pe- neglected as the Cayman Islands pros- ness and whether you are a consumer riods of time. All of these pered with its Banking Industry. or farmer this task is surely yours. activities have the potential to harm the creatures. The DoE also wishes to note that any interactions with marine life happening outside of a designated Wildlife Interaction Zone (WIZ), as de�ined under the National Conservation Law (NCL), are not permit- ted.  Department of Environment (DoE) staffers Lauren Dom- “Elasmobranchs (such bowsky (left) and Jerrica Wood demonstrate proper sting- as stingrays), echinoderms ray handling procedures (Photo by Claire Fletcher (DoE)) (such as star�ish) and sea turtles are resilient creatures, but they can still be severely injured by mishandling,” City, must obtain an annual permit and said DoE Deputy Director Tim Austin. display decals with the relevant year on “Wildlife Interaction Zones (WIZs) were both sides of their vessel. Without this developed under the NCL speci�ically permit, tour operators can be denied ac- to permit individuals to safely interact cess to these WIZ areas. with wildlife in our wonderful marine For additional information about environment, not abuse it.” WIZ locations and permit require- “Safety has always been one of the pri- ments, please contact the DoE of�ices Monday to Friday 9 am to 6 pm mary concerns for our marine environ- via phone at 949-8469, email Doe@gov. Saturday 10 am to 5 pm ment, safety for our residents and visi- ky or email DoE Research Of�icer Brad- tors, as well as for our precious marine ley Johnson at [email protected]. Baytown Plaza. West bay Road animals,” Hon. Dwayne Seymour, Minis- For more information regarding marine ter for Environment said. “We must treat life interactions and best practices, go Phone Repairs 943-2355 | Phone Retail 945-2355 these animals with care and respect if to our website at www.doe.ky or con- Email - [email protected] we want them to stay around.” tact DoE Public Education and Outreach Under the NCL, local water sports and Of�icer Brent Fuller via phone at 244- dive shop operators who take tours to 5984/922-5514 or email brent.fuller@ the two WIZs at the Sandbar or Stingray gov.ky. Celebrate Cayman District Display concludes in West Bay

Celebrate Cayman’s Travelling District Grand Cayman as well as Cayman Brac Display has made its way to West Bay. and Little Cayman. The display opens for public viewing The mini display was curated by the at the Church of God Chapel, West Bay Cayman Islands National Museum and (on Town Hall Road) on Wednesday 20 features artefacts that share the story of February and continues until Saturday the Coat of Arms. The expanded Coat of 23 February. Opening times are 6 p.m. – Arms exhibition which brings our �irst 8 p.m. Wednesday to Friday, and 2 p.m. national symbol to life in a whole new – 6 p.m. on Saturday. way is open at the Cayman Islands Na- This is the �inal stop for the display, tional Museum through May 2019. which began its journey across the Cay- To learn more about the Celebrate man Islands in September of last year. Cayman District Display you can visit The display has visited every district in www.celebratecayman.ky Section 80 Regime Oﬀ ers Reduced Fees for Charities

Government has passed an amend- Registry to handle �ilings instead of Cab- ment that reduces the administrative inet. burden on charitable entities that oper- Under the Companies Law (2018 Re- ate as Section 80 companies. vision), a Section 80 company general- On Friday, 1 March 2019 The Com- ly refers to a company established as a panies (Amendment) Law, 2018, will charitable organisation that carries out take effect. The amendment, passed in benevolent works to bene�it society. the Legislative Assembly last Novem- ‘Government has listened to the pub- ber, will reduce the application fee from lic’s comments about Section 80 compa- CI$1,000 to $300 for an entity apply- nies registering as charities in the Cay- ing to be a Section 80 company, while man Islands, and we have made steps to also lowering the fee for administrative reduce the cost and turn-around time changes to such entities from $500 to for processing such  applications’, said $25. In addition, the application process the Minister of Financial Services, the has been streamlined to allow General Hon. Tara Rivers. Caymanian Caymanian Times Issue # 339

Publisher: Ralph Lewis Company: Lewis Cayman Islands Ltd #19 Walkers Road (next to Tomlinson Furniture) Telephone: 345 916 2000 Email: [email protected], or [email protected] Website: www.caymaniantimes.ky LOCAL NEWS C�� T�� Wednesday, February 20, 2019 | Issue No 339 PAGE 3 WORC Customer Care Staff Training

Staff of the newly formed Work- force Opportunities Residency Cayman (WORC) Department received customer care training in January as part of the department’s effort to establish a customer centric culture. “Early in the conceptual stages of WORC, we surveyed staff, seeking their vision of what the new WORC culture should look like. Overwhelmingly, the response was that WORC should be a customer service centric organization,” says WORC Director, Sharon Roulstone. “We are building our processes with our customers, internally and external- ly, at the heart of the services we will deliver at WORC. Our Customer Care staff training is a �irst step, a small cultural change we can achieve now ahead  WORC will provide continued training over the next few months. of the bigger customer care changes to come as WORC continues to emerge,” she adds. The training was �irst piloted in late was rolled out to 72 other staff mem- er Care Management Team. It was Some of the topics covered during the 2018 with a group of about 20 staff from bers. developed internally from existing sessions were: customer care principles, various levels of management and was The training was conducted twice customer service training materials, customer interactions and WORC’s Cus- so well received that in early January it weekly by the department’s Custom- including the Customer Service prin- tomer Service Charter, which outlines ciples of the Deputy the standards by which we will deliver Governor’s 5 Year customer care to our customers. vice,Strategic fundamentals Plan for a Participants took part in role play World Class Civil Ser- activities where they broke into small groups to review case studies and from the Department reenacted them in front of their peers of Tourism’s PRIDE for feedback and evaluations giving programme, as well participants the tools and con�idence as international best needed to address any future custom- practices. er service situations. Participants also “Customer care is completed a personal self-assessment the ‘lifeblood’ of every to help evaluate their current custom- service organisation er care skills. and with WORC be- “The training was a great reminder ing a customer centric of the responsibility we have to deliver department, it was quality service to our customers, and imperative that our it provided useful strategies for us as staff be trained in cus- staff members to deliver on that com- tomer care to prepare mitment,” comments Senior Processing us for a new culture,” Of�icer, and participant, Krista Wood. comments Head of WORC will provide continued training  WORC leaders hold Customer Care training sessions with staff members. Customer Care and over the next few months, focused  on training facilitator, topics such as compliance, business et- Renda Cornwall. iquette and communications. Chapmans Attorney Named Lee A. Freeman Recipient

Specialist family attorney, Hayley McCall is the Family“sel�less Resource acts of time Centre’s and dedication(FRC) 2018 to Lee the A. Freeman Legal Befrienders’ recipient. Programme,”The award, for

is named after one of the service’s staunchest volunteers and has been presented annually since 2011. A Legal Befrienders’ volunteer with the service since shortly after arriving on Grand Cayman in 2016, Ms McCall was presented with the accolade on Wednesday, 8 February 2019. “I feel honoured to receive such an award,” she said, following a small cer- emony at the FRC’s new third �loor of- �ices in Walker’s House on Mary Street. “As was once famously said, we make a living by what we get but we make a life by what we give. Legal Befrienders pro- vides an incredible service to the community and I am delighted to be able to help those in need.” “I think that it’s incredibly important for everyone to dedicate some of their time to volunteering, and I have always made sure to consistently volunteer in  Legal Befrienders volunteers with Family Resource Centre staff. (L-r): Yaroslav Pshenitsyn, Dispute Resolution (Appleby); Hayley McCall Lee some capacity throughout my working A. Freeman recipient 2018, Family Law (Chapmans); Pramod Joshi Lee A. Freeman recipient 2017 (Bradys), Peter McMaster QC (Appleby career,” the Chapmans attorney says. Partner), FRC’s Programme Coordinator Charmaine Miller, Benjamin Woolf (Appleby), Legal Befrienders’ Coordinator Jessica Smith (LB coordinator) and Family Resource Centre Programmes Coordinator Charmaine Miller-Brown and Legal Befrienders’ Coordinator Jessica Smith. Minister for Health Hon Dwayne Sey- mour said: “I want to congratulate Ms McCall for this recognition; it also high- lights the importance of community in- FRC Programme Coordinator Char- cy’s gratitude for the important work welcomes lawyers regardless of their volvement in the Family Resource Cen- maine Miller-Brown mentions that the the volunteers provide. “We appreciate specialisms, as people using the pro- tre.” award is a tangible token of her agen- that many of our volunteers like Hayley, gramme come with a range of issues. work extremely long hours and have “With growing numbers of people ac- complex and demanding jobs. That is cessing the service, there’s an ever-in- why it is so important for us to acknowl- creasing need, which calls for more edge the continuing dedication of those lawyers volunteering their time for this who commit wholeheartedly to the Le- much-needed service,” she adds. gal Befrienders’ programme.” FRC’s Legal Befrienders staff, Jessica Ms McCall’s work at Legal Befrienders Smith, says that there are no set num- mainly involves giving free advice on ber of hours volunteers must work, and family law matters including contact, that even offering a couple of hours a residence, child maintenance, reloca- month would make a big difference. “We tion, domestic violence and general civil have been fortunate to have a commit- litigation. ted set of volunteers who consistently The Scottish lawyer relishes her pro offer their time to provide legal advice. bono work, which often yields posi- However, it would be far more bene�icial tive outcomes, like when she recently to increase our number of volunteers advised a domestic violence survivor. providing the service weekly to ensure “After making my client aware of all of we are meeting the needs of our clients,” the options available to her to seek pro- she says. tection from her ex-partner, and make The Legal Befrienders’ service pro- applications for �inancial support for vides free legal advice to individuals her and her children, she left with the with various legal concerns. The ser- biggest smile on her face and looked like vice’s walk-in clinic is open Tuesdays  L-R: Family Resource Centre Programme Coordinator Charmaine Miller-Brown, Lee A. she could take on the world,” she says. from 5-6.30 p.m. and its phone line (945- Freeman 2018 awardee Hayley McCall and Legal Befrienders’ Coordinator Jessica Smith Legal Befrienders currently has 10 8869) is open Tuesdays from 5-7  p.m. attorney-volunteers and is keen to at- For more information about FRC’s events tract more. Ms McCall says the service and programmes, call 949-0006. LOCAL NEWS | LOCAL SPORTS PAGE 4 Wednesday, February 20, 2019 | Issue No 339 C�� T�� Cancer survivor shows there’s life after the disease ... Continued story from page 1

breast cancer survivor if she would do the honours. the weekend of the 17th to 20th May of “Tricia is my wife’s sister so I thought I this year. Not only is she going to walk would approach her and luckily she said the parade, which starts at Paradise in yes she would do it,” he said. “I’m am George Town, all the way up to Public aware of everything that Tricia has been Beach on the West Bay Road, she will through and I know that even to put on be doing it in full CayMAS splendour in the costume was a major step for her.” a beautiful costume that has been cus- Tricia said that while she was very tom-made for her. nervous at the prospect, modelling the Brother-in-law Brent McLean is one costume was a fantastic and rewarding of the founding members of the Cay- experience. MAS festival, a lively celebration of all “I just had to do it for the cause,” she things Caymanian that encompasses con�irmed. “Body image is one of the not only the hugely popular parade, but biggest issues we face as breast cancer also the Soca Monarch competition and survivors, but the designer came up an inter-school steel pan competition. with a fantastic costume that survivors This year he is the festival’s director and can wear, with either a bra or bralette during the early preparations for the and a pocket for a prosthetic breast if event he decided he wanted to give back need be as well. The response at the some of the proceeds of the event to the launch and via social media has been in- community. The CayMAS board oversee credible. When I stepped out in the cos- the design of all the amazing costumes tume the crowd went wild!” people can purchase especially for the Committed to walking the parade at event, and each board member has their the event itself, Tricia is encouraging own masquerade group. Brent’s group more survivors to purchase a costume is entitled Kalabbra. and walk with her, a brave and de�iant “One of the models for our Kalabbra step to show that breast cancer can be CayMAS costumes, Megan Elizabeth, overcome. came up with the idea of donating pro- “We are taking the health of our breast ceeds from the sale of costumes to the cancer survivors very seriously on the Breast Cancer Foundation. I thought day, so we will need to employ a bus to this was a great idea and we jumped on ensure that they have transportation board straight away,” Brent advised. should the heat be too much for them,” Brent approached Janette Fitzgerald, Brent con�irmed. “In addition, there are Chief Administrator with the Breast considerations such as providing suf�i- Cancer Foundation, and she was very cient water, shade, hats etc. At the mo-  Tricia Bell models her CayMAS costume keen to be a recipient of the proceeds. ment we are pledging to donate $50 per He then contacted his Canadian cos- costume sold to the Breast Cancer Foun- tume designer, Latoya Als, who came up dation, but if we could �ind some amazing with the brilliant pink costume (pink sponsors to cover these costs, we would line of bras and prosthetics for women If you would like to be a sponsor for being the colour associated with breast love to be in a position to donate more who have had breast cancer. We would this great cause contact Brent McLean cancer awareness).A brave step than 50 per cent of the proceeds from love to extend this to include swimming on 926 4040 or email him at kalabbra@ the costumes to the Breast Cancer Foun- costumes and prosthetics designed to gmail.com dation. But we can only do that if we get be used when swimming,” she advised. Also, don’t miss The Breast Can- The next step was to �ind a model to some wonderful sponsors on board.” “Swimming is a fantastic exercise that cer Foundation’s Light Up the Night wear the costume at the launch of the Janette con�irmed that any monies do- women should be able to enjoy, even if Beach walk, taking place on Saturday, festival, which took place last Satur- nated would be wisely used. they have had breast cancer. We want to 2nd March from  Royal Palms to The day at the Havana Club. Brent said he “We have new premises at Grand Har- show women that life goes on after cancer Ritz-Carlton and back, all in aid of this thought it would be fantastic to ask a bour and have started to create a great and Tricia is a wonderful example of this.” great charity. BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS LAUNCHES GROUP MENTORING PROGRAMME ‘GO GIRLS!’ AT JOHN GRAY HIGH SCHOOL

Social pressures for girls to be perfect are at an all- time high. Young women face dif�icult statistics, including the fact that girls' self-esteem typically peaks at the age of nine and only 14% of girls Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of in year 10 say they are self-con�ident*. the Cayman Islands, in partnership Go Girls! helps young women overcome with John Gray High School (JGHS), has these pressures by building the neces- launched a new group mentoring pro- sary con�idence and self-awareness to gramme for young females: ‘Go Girls!’. thrive in a media and technology-driven Go Girls! is a group mentoring pro- world. gram for girls ages 11-13 that focuses Go Girls! strives to help young fe- on physical activity, balanced eating males: and self-esteem. The program will help • Learn the tools and information young women build a positive self-im- they need to lead and maintain a healthy age – setting them on a path to reach lifestyle their full potential in life. • Enhance their competence, con�i-  John Gray High School “We are very excited to be partnering dence and self-esteem regarding active with JGHS for this new initiative. Life for living and healthy eating all young people is becoming more and • Build their leadership and life skills more complex” said Jacqueline Schof- The program is being piloted at around four themes: physical activity, staff at JGHS we are going to make a big ield, BBBS Programme Director. “BBBS JGHS, with the hopes of roll out to oth- healthy eating, self-esteem, and commu- impact on the girls in the programme.” is continually looking for ways to help er schools in the near future. The pro- nication skills. If you would like to learn more about the youth of Cayman cope with these in- gram consists of 7 mentoring sessions, “JGHS have been so enthused about becoming a mentor visit the Big Broth- creasing pressures and become more re- held over a 7 week period, after school Go Girls! from the start, as have our fe- ers Big Sisters website www.bbbs.ky  or silient when faced with the challenges of hours within school facilities. Each 1.5 male mentor volunteers. We know that contact them via email [email protected] or growing up in today’s society” she added. hour-long session is loosely structured with our mentors and the support of the social media @bbbscayman. George Town’s U11 Boys score ﬁ rst win of the season

Focus resumed on the Boys and Girls Academy SC Wanderers downed Cay- Under 11 age-groups as the Cayman Is- man Brac 3-1 as Joshua Bryce, Calum lands Football Association (CIFA) youth Whiteside and Oliver Cooke made it a leagues continued this past Saturday, not so ‘welcome’ occasion for the boys February 16 with a full schedule of and girls from across the water. The games at the Annex Field. Brac’s Jairon McCoy got his name on the After opening the season with two score sheet as he notched a consolation losses in the Boys Under 11 league, goal for his team. George Town SC I secured their �irst In Group B of the Boys Under 11 win in Group A with a 1-0 victory over league, 345 FC III continued their un- Sunset Makos. It was a very competitive beaten streak as they defeated George game as both defences showed their Town SC II 3-0 with Levi Jack grabbing strength in neutralising their oppo- two goals and Omari Douglas rounding nents’ attackers. With the attacks lim- off the scoring. ited, both goal keepers enjoyed a rela- Also in Group B, Sunset Warriors tively non-eventful day but when called eased past East End United FC 4-1 as Jax- upon, they showed their worth between on Cover continued his rich goal-scoring the posts. form with two goals and Tommy Isbister  George Town SC I (red), here in action against Latinos FC earlier in the season, scored The winning goal was an opportun- adding a fourth after East End United FC their first win in the Boys Under 11 League as they defeated Sunset Makos 1-0 istic effort from an unlikely source as conceded an own goal. East End’s Kyma- George Town’s central defender K’Jan- ni Parsons did bring some joy to the East nie Watler was �irst to pounce on a loose End supporters as claimed his team’s ball from a corner. Young Mr. Watler lone goal. George Town SC 7-0 with goals from Ol- In the Boys Under 15 league, Cayman made sure his one chance in the opposi- In the Girls Under 11 league, Academy ivia Thorpe (4), Coco Windsor, Harper Brac enjoyed a 3-0 win over Sunset tion’s penalty area was not wasted as he SC got past Sunset Blue Iguanas 5-1 with Nelson and Milanna Lamontagne. FC at the CIFA Centre of Excellence as blasted in the game’s only goal during goals from Emily Hosban (2), Milicent In the Boys Under 13 league, Academy John Gayle bagged two goals and Jovian the �irst half of play. Hoffman, Zariyah Durran and Lea Dos SC Jaguars defeated George Town SC 4-1 Thompson added a third. In other Group A play, 345 FC I won Santos-Smith. Sunset’s Reese Batson thanks to goals from Jayden Wright (2), In the other Boys Under 15 game the day’s ‘345 FC derby’ as they slipped scored her team’s lone goal. Joshua Campbell and Alexander Bodden. played on Saturday, Academy SC Blue by their compatriots 345 FC II 3-0 Sunset Stingrays scored a 1-0 win George Town’s Joshua Haden scored a defeated 345 FC I 3-0.  thanks to Christo Durrant’s two goals over Scholars ISC thanks to a strike from consolation penalty for the boys from The 2019 CIFA Youth Leagues contin- and a solitary strike from Danny Lyne. Kaija Danter and Sunset Fusion downed the capital. ue this Saturday, February 23. KABOO C�� T�� Wednesday, February 20, 2019 | Issue No 339 PAGE 5

 Maxi Priest  Shaggy EDITORIAL | COMMUNITY NOTICES KAABOOPAGE festival2 Wednesday, October 18,wows 2017 | Issue No 132Cayman Caymanian Times ... Continued story from page 1 ditorial NoticEs while Maxi Priest showed some reg- Editorial gae and R&B love to the audience and Customs Registration of Importers begins Flo Rida and his team upped the party Customs Registration of Importers begins To help importers start using a system for entry declaration, the Department will tempo to fever pitch. Sir Richard Bran- To help importers start using a system for entry declaration, the Department will start registering importers starting Monday, 16 October 2017. son, founder of the Virgin Group, came start registering importers starting Monday, 16 October 2017. onto the stage during Flo Rida’s perfor- The registration is required by the implementation of a new online electronic The registration is required by the implementation of a new online electronic mance to huge cheers from the crowd. system for entry declaration. Effective 1 November 2017, the Cayman Islands system for entry declaration. Effective 1 November 2017, the Cayman Islands Trans Violet brought their inimitable Customs Department will implement the new system. This will require importers Customs Department will implement the new system. This will require importers style to the show and Bryan Adams to complete and submit entries electronically to Customs using the new gateway to complete and submit entries electronically to Customs using the new gateway and his band were also extremely well portal COLS (Customs Online System). Importers will be able to access the portal portal COLS (Customs Online System). Importers will be able to access the portal received by the enthusiastic crowd. through the website www.customs.gov.ky. The fantastic Chain Smokers closed through the website www.customs.gov.ky. Tips of the Week For individuals who have not yet received training in the use of the system, Customs will provide in-house training. the evening. On Saturday festival go- Tips of the Week For individuals who have not yet received training in the use of the system, Customs will provide in-house training. ers were treated to a whole new set of Motivational Tip However, before they can use COLS, importers will have to be formally registered and recognised as an importer by Customs. Motivational Tip However, before they can use COLS, importers will have to be formally registered and recognised as an importer by Customs. brilliant musical performances. Shaggy The Power of Music This will require each individual to come in and provide Customs with relevant information including a government-issued The Power of Music This will require each individual to come in and provide Customs with relevant information including a government-issued was a crowd-pleaser, as was Jason Der- Do not underestimate the power Do not underestimate the power ulo and the futuristic ZEDD. This time of music. Music can heal the sick, their business licence and/or companies registration including directorship. of music. Music can heal the sick, their business licence and/or companies registration including directorship. it was UK veteran pop band Duran Du- mend the broken heart, relieve stress identification, e.g., driver’s licence or passport. Additionally, it will be necessary for companies and businesses to provide mend the broken heart, relieve stress identification,As a result, Customs e.g., driver’s will begin licence the or registration passport. Additionally,process starting it will Monday, be necessary 16 October for through companies 27 October and businesses 2017, from to provide8:30am ran’s time to close the festival, which and even help you to live longer. Just As a result, Customs will begin the registration process starting Monday, 16 October through 27 October 2017, from 8:30am and even help you to live longer. Just was, in the end, a completely sold out ask some of our seniors who are still ask some of our seniors who are still Roberts Drive (locally known as Airport Road). event. playing music and dancing. They will Roberts Drive (locally known as Airport Road). playing music and dancing. They will to 4:00pm Monday to Friday. Registration will take place on the 1st floor of Customs Headquarters, located at #42 Owens Organisers said the event gave the agree that music has added value to toHowever, 4:00pm Monday if they missto Friday. this period Registration to be registered,will take place Customs on the will 1st continue floor of Customsto register Headquarters, importers during located normal at #42 business Owens agree that music has added value to However, if they miss this period to be registered, Customs will continue to register importers during normal business Cayman economy an important boost, their life and also a few more years. hours. Although most importers were previously registered in the old system, it is necessary for all importers to be registered their life and also a few more years. hours. Although most importers were previously registered in the old system, it is necessary for all importers to be registered as, during the month of February, the After a long stressful day, close your in the new system. Once registered with Customs, importers can then submit entries electronically and do business with After a long stressful day, close your in the new system. Once registered with Customs, importers can then submit entries electronically and do business with event, with all its ancillary workers such eyes turn on your iPod or CD player Customs, without having to attend in person. eyes turn on your iPod or CD player Customs, without having to attend in person. as bartenders, site workers, cleaners, and just enjoy the mellowing sounds and just enjoy the mellowing sounds Cayman Islands Customs Management thanks importers for their cooperation and understanding and looks forward to electricians and so on, was actually Cay- of music. If you have energy left you Cayman Islands Customs Management thanks importers for their cooperation and understanding and looks forward to of music. If you have energy left you continued partnership. man’s �ifth-largest employer. In addi- may KAABOO even dance Cayman a jig.on Seven Mile Beach (Photoscontinued by Blue Dot partnership. Studios c/o KAABOO) may even dance a jig. tion, Cayman’s hotels over the weekend Live longer. Live happier. Live life to Live longer. Live happier. Live life to were at capacity. its fullest with MUSIC. “KAABOO Cayman has proven that a its fullest with MUSIC. Air-Conditioned Storage luxury destination festival in the Carib- Mr Felts attributed the success of the Sea Grape Units - Kingbird Drive bean is achievable with thoughtful strat- event in part to the excellent infrastruc- Units - Kingbird Drive egy and execution,” its organisers stated. ture in Cayman and said: Available for Immediate With the ill-fated Fyre Festival on “Our transportation hub is extensive. 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worry – all the supermarkets in Cayman support local farmers by having local- Pumpkins often grow very well in the ly grown produce sections. Soon, too, rocky soil we have on Grand Cayman but there will be a new farmers market next often need ‘babying’ in the early growth to the cricket pitch in George Town, to stages. And is your soil poor? Don’t be compliment the regular Saturday morn- too quick to apply expensive arti�icial ing Market at the Grounds (in the Sta- fertilizers: A compost bin can easily be cey Watler Pavilion) or Camama Bay’s made by screwing four old wooden pal- Wednesday afternoon traditional town lets together, and then you’ve got some- market. where to put all your grass-cuttings and As always, there were plenty of crafts fallen leaves. Just wait a few months, to be seen. Rose May Ebanks had a stall and you’ll have lovely compost for free. of the most exceptional and exquisite Eating locally means eating healthy Silver Thatch bags, hats and baskets produce. You know it hasn’t spent weeks – made well enough to last a lifetime. on a big ship, or hasn’t been picked long And Cayman Brac’s Coleen Gibson was before it was ripe and then force-rip- displaying all the wonderful things her ened with chemicals or sprayed, over talented hands have made – from beau- and over again with toxic pesticides. tiful Caymanite jewelry to bright, cheer- Another difference you’ll enjoy – real- ful knitted bags and purses. But perhaps ly enjoy- is the �lavor. If all you’re used the real star of the show was musician to is produce from the supermarket, Allan (“Bunny”) Myles’ electric guitar –  Joel Walton’s stand is full of organically-good goodness. He should know – all the produce just taste the difference when you pop with a body made from local hardwood, is grown in his beautiful garden, in Lower Valley a home-grown slice of tomato into your and carved into the shape of Grand Cay- mouth. If you can’t grow at home, don’t man.

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TECH TIMES Intruder alert! Spot the burglar 2. Nest Cam IQ

The Cayman Islands is no longer a You can talk through the camera via The battery lasts around a month virtually crime-free zone, sadly. Burgla- the app, or even access Google Assistant when placed in a hallway, or longer if ries are on the increase and the good by saying “Hey, Google” to the indoor there are fewer events to record, and old days of leaving your home unlocked versionVerdict: of the camera like one of Goog- you can talk through it to whoever are long gone. The times of alarms and le’s smart speakers. comesVerdict: calling using the app on your �loodlights being the only choice for It’s expensive, but if you need smartphone. home security are outdated with the high-quality continuous monitoring, the The Logitech Circle 2 is sim- growing availability of more intelligent Nest Cam IQ is the smartest of smart ple, �lexible and adaptable, making it and �lexible options, such as smart cam- cameras.3. Logitech Circle 2 great for those who don’t want to mess eras. around with more advanced and costly Placed outside or within the home, systems. 4. Arlo Pro 2 these internet-connected cameras offer a live view of what’s happening from The smartest camera here is also one practically anywhere, send alerts when of the most expensive. Google’s Nest they detect motion – and some can even Cam IQ is a wired camera available in recognise friend from foe. They promise both indoor and outdoor variants. Both full control and peace of mind through versions need plugging into the mains, your smartphone, tablet or smart dis- which limits where you can put them play. compared to battery-powered prod- If something suspicious is happening, ucts. But it also means you get the best- you can �ire off an alarm, alert the police in-class camera, which captures up to or even shout at the intruder straight 1080p video in HDR, a good 130-degree through the camera, all while recording �ield-of-view and night vision. The Arlo Pro 2 consists of a bat- their1. every Ring move. Floodlight Cam The indoor Nest Cam IQ is a relatively tery-powered camera, which can also attractive lollipop-style camera with wi- be plugged in, and a base station with a �i built in, which can be wall or ceiling The Logitech Circle 2 series of camer- siren and local recording capability that mounted, but most will probably just as that start at around $200 for wired, connects to your router via ethernet. put it on a bookshelf or something sim- or $220 for battery-powered, prove that At �irst the requirement for a base sta- ilar. The outdoor version is shaped like feature packed �lexibility needn’t be tion was irritating, but the ear-splitting a large spotlight and is screwed into the complicated. siren makes for a much better alarm sys- wall on a rotating, angled bracket. An The little globe-shaped camera is sim- tem. The cameras are small and weath- indoor plug comes with it, meant to be ple to set up and use. Open the Logitech erproof and can be stuck just about an- threaded through the wall into the back Circle app on your phone, connect the ywhere, with various mounts available. of the camera, but a weatherproof alter- camera to wi-�i, place the camera some- What they can do depends if they’re native is available to buy for a modest where and you’re good to go – no need on battery power or not. Plugged in, they amount. for another box or subscription. offer up to three activity zones capturing Without a Nest Aware subscription, You get 24 hours of cloud storage with a rolling three seconds before any event, you get live video feeds, motion alerts video downloads and smart alerts free, sound detection and continuous record- and three hours of image snapshots of plus a good 30-second summary of the ing. On battery power you’re limited to The Ring Floodlight Cam combines, as events in the Nest app on your smart- day’s action in the app. If you want more motion-triggered recording and alerts, the name might suggest, two articulated phone or tablet. there is a small fee a month for 14-day but the battery lasts around two months LED �loodlights and a camera in one de- Things get a lot smarter with a month- cloud storage. in medium-activity zones such as a hall- vice, which make it perfect for replace- ly 5-day Nest Aware subscription, add- The Circle 2 is �lexible too. Being way or much longer in a backyard alley. ment of traditional security lights in the ing continuous cloud recording, not just weatherproof, it can be used indoors or The cameras capture up to 1080p back garden. motion events, which makes it the best out, has night vision, a 180-degree �ield video with a 130-degree �ield of view Larger and more capable than its bat- for capturing everything that happens of view and streams up to 1080p video. and night vision. You also get three sev- tery-driven siblings, the Floodlight Cam indoors or outside. The camera bit unscrews from the back en-day cloud event recordings for up to comes in black or white but requires You also get smarter detection of making swapping between mains and �ive cameras. The Arlo app is not quite wiring into the mains, most probably by events, activity zones, clips and time battery easy, while a variety of mounts as good as the Ring or Nest app, but still an electrician. Once that hurdle is over- lapses in the app, brilliant motion gif mean you can stick it just about any- getsVerdict: the basics right, handling setup eas- come, setup is straightforward using the alerts, and face recognition. where, including on the inside of a win- ily, alerts and live streams. Ring app on a smartphone or tablet. By tagging faces with names as they’re dow looking out. It even proved durable They aren’t cheap, but if you You can activate a live stream at any detected you can get the camera to rec- enough to survive a couple of falls from need compact cameras all over your  time through the app, but it’s the mo- ognise whether a friend or family mem- my bannister, knocked off in the bluster house and garden, even in awkward po- tion-activated smart alerts that are the ber has shown up rather than a stranger. of Christmas preparations. sitions, then the Arlo Pro 2 is for you. main draw. You can set motion zones, �il- ter alerts by size of object or just people, the time of day or day of the week. You can also con�igure whether to trigger the �loodlights, and there’s a loud siren built into it for good measure. The camera is weatherproof and comes with two-year theft protection, in case someone is brazen enough to unscrew it from your wall. The lights can be turned on manually too. The camera records up to 1080p video and has a wide 270-degree �ield of view, digital zoom and night vision, and you can talk through the camera via the app. You get live view and alerts for free, butVerdict: cloud recording costs roughly $3 a month for 60 days of event recording. The Ring Floodlight Cam has bright lights, a good super wide-angle camera and a siren making for a good deterrent but wiring it in requires a bit more than DIY. 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West Indies batsman Chris Gayle’s �ive-match one-day series starting on crossed, we'll see what retirement from one-day international Wednesday in Barbados. happens." cricket after this summer's World Cup Asked if he might also end his ODI With the odds yet again will leave a huge void in the game. career as a World Cup winner, he said: �irmly stacked against The 39-year-old Jamaican has scored "Absolutely, the youngsters owe it to me. West Indies in the one-day 9,727 ODI runs - second only to the leg- They have to do that for me and try and series, marquee batsman endary Brian Lara among West Indians - get me the trophy. But I'll be looking to Shai Hope says they are in 284 matches since his debut in 1999. put my input in as well." bracing for a strong chal- Gayle said: "I'm looking to draw the "It is a big year for me. I hope 2019 lenge from England but line - or should I say cut the string - let can �inish for me on a great note." also plan to counter with the youngsters have some fun and I can Gayle has made 23 ODI centuries, and �irepower of their own. sit back in the party stand." his 215 against Zimbabwe in 2015 is the West Indies are ranked The World Cup will be held in England fourth-highest score in history. He is one ninth in the ICC one-day and Wales from 30 May to 14 July. of only six men to have scored an ODI rankings and face a num- Left-handed opener Gayle is in the double hundred. ber-one ranked England West Indies squad to face England in a A part-time off-spinner, he has also side, already pencilled in as taken 165 ODI wickets at �irm favourites to win the 35.33 apiece. He was part World Cup. of the West Indies team However, Hope said that won the Champions while the Windies were Trophy in England in 2004. cognisant of the challenge, Gayle has played 103 they were not intimidated  Chris Gayle has scored nearly 10,000 one-day runs Tests for West Indies, but and would be looking to in recent years has focused spring a surprise like what on limited-overs matches, occurred in the preceding both internationally and in three-Test series. combination, but it's a good challenge domestic Twenty20 com- “We're an international team. we've for us and we've got some work to do.” petitions. come here to play cricket and we just The hosts are seeking their �irst se- He will continue to be view it as a challenge. We know they're ries win over England in 12 years. They available for T20s, and he going to come at us hard and we've got will be motivated by their performance said he is keen to play in the to do the same – �ight �ire with �ire,” in the Test series, however, where they England and Wales Cricket Hope said. tore up the form books to crush the Eng- Board's inaugural 100-ball “It's a lot to look forward to, very ex- lish in the opening two Tests and regain competition in 2020. citing times especially leading up to the Wisden Trophy for the �irst time in "I guess England should the World Cup, so I'm sure the guys are a decade. invite me over. Then I'll ex- ready and raring to go. We're just com- “We will use it as a motivator,” said plode the tournament and ing off a Test series win so it's important Hope, who has emerged as the side's say 'thank you guys; bring for us to continue in that vein and try to leading ODI batsman in recent times in a youngster now'," he get the series win as well.” with an average of 47. said. He added: “We can use this as a good Hope was outstanding in the last ODI  Shai Hope expects Windies to win the series "I'll set the trend for you gauge for us going into the World Cup. series in Bangladesh  last December, ac- like I did in all tournaments We're still looking at some plans [in cumulating 297 runs and only being dis- around the world. Fingers terms of] what is the best �it and [team] missed once. Joshua backed by Kaepernick set to join team rival Fury Colin Kaepernick’s lawyer says his client still wants to play in the NFL, and believes he would �it in well at the Anthony Joshua has received fence of Joshua. “I think it’s a good Super Bowl champion New England rare encouragement from bitter �ight,” the ‘Gypsy King’ declared Patriots. rival Tyson Fury. in front of a room of his support- On Friday, Kaepernick and his for- Joshua announced last week ers. “Two undefeated �ighters and mer teammate Eric Reid settled a that his next �ight will be against may the best man win. complaint of collusion against the unheralded American Jarrell ‘Big “I’m not gonna sit here and slag NFL. Reid and Kaepernick claimed Baby’ Miller in New York on June it off, it’s a great boxing �ight.” the league’s owners blackballed them 1 and received a mixed reception The 30-year-old Brit previously because they had protested social in- from boxing fans as a result who sparred the American but is �irm- justice by kneeling during the national wanted to see a tougher oppo- ly in Joshua’s corner and backing anthem. The terms of the agreement nent. his compatriot for a comprehen- are con�idential although it is wide- Most wanted to see the uni�ied sive victory. ly reported Kaepernick received $80 heavyweight champion facing “He’s a nice fella,” Fury said of million. off with either Fury or Deontay Miller, “I’ve known him a long Kaepernick has not played in the Wilder instead, however he had time. I wish him all the very best league since he left the San Francisco to look elsewhere as the pair are in the �ight, but at the end of the 49ers at the end of the 2016 season. set to rematch. day I hope Anthony Joshua knocks  In an interview with CNN on Satur- Acknowledging this, Fury has him into next week. He’s the Brit- day his lawyer, Mark Geragos, said the now surprisingly come out in de- ish man and I hope he wins.” 31-year-old “absolutely wants to play” and said Kaepernick continues to stay in shape and is game �it. Geragos said the Carolina Panthers would be a “natural place” for Kaeper- nick. They signed Reid last season,  Colin Kaepernick can resume his career and their starting quarterback, Cam Newton, will have shoulder surgery this offseason. There was no signi�i- cant backlash from Panthers fans when they closest friends. However, Kraft is known as signed Reid, who was a teammate of Kaeper- a conciliatory voice within the NFL and has nick at the 49ers. been an advocate of social justice, an interest The Patriots are not an obvious �it for that he shares with Kaepernick. Kaepernick though. The team’s coach, Bill Kaepernick will turn 32 in November but Belichick, and star quarterback, Tom Brady, with quarterbacks such as Brady, Drew Brees both have ties with Donald Trump, who has and Philip Rivers playing into their late 30s consistently attacked NFL players’ anthem and beyond he is still in his prime years. “This  Anthony Joshua fights on June 1 protests. Although Brady is now 41, he has is not someone who is over the hill,” Geragos  said he wants to play until he is 45 and has said of Kaepernick. “You get smarter at that a trusted back-up in Brian Hoyer, one of his position, and he is wise beyond his years.” NBA launches African league

The NBA is launching a professional engine to create new opportunities in basketball league in Africa that will fea- sports, media and technology across Af- ture 12 teams from several countries rica." across the continent. Former President Barack Obama ap- The league will debut next year and plauded the announcement on Twitter. called the Basketball Africa League. It "I've always loved basketball because will include teams from several African it's about building a team that's equal countries, including Angola, Egypt, Ken- to more than the sum of its parts," he ya, Morocco, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, tweeted. "Glad to see this expansion into South Africa and Tunisia. Africa because for a rising continent, The NBA announced its plan along this can be about a lot more than what with International Basketball Federa- happens on the court." tion and will conduct quali�ication tour- The NBA's ties to Africa go a long way. naments later this year. While there are Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby, several basketball teams across Africa, whose parents are from Nigeria, and a pro league will unify them under one Hornets centre Bismack Biyombo of the umbrella and provide resources and vis- Democratic Republic of the Congo, were ibility. among the players who attended the "The Basketball Africa League is an NBA All-Star Africa luncheon Saturday, important next step in our continued where the announcement was made.  OG Anunoby has Nigerian parentage development of the game of basketball Other players with ties to Africa in- in Africa," NBA commissioner Adam Sil- clude Joel Hans Embiid, a Cameroonian ver said. "Combined with our other pro- who plays for the Philadelphia 76ers.  grams on the continent, we are commit- NBA global ambassador Dikembe Mu- including the Atlanta Hawks, is from Raptors President Masai Ujiri is from ted to using basketball as an economic tombo, who played for several teams, the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Nigeria. REGIONAL C360 C�� T�� Wednesday, February 20, 2019 | Issue No 339 PAGE 9 Jamaica Gov’t Lobbying International Support for Cannabis Industry Development

Government plans to lobby the sup- the United States, primarily through its However, he said, local �inancial in- de-risking arrangement. This is why I port of the international community, Treasury Department, to address this stitutions’ fear of de-risking remains a am going to put a lot of energy into this particularly the United States, for the very important matter,” Shaw said. challenge, and places Jamaica and other lobbying effort”. Jamaican cannabis industry’s develop- He was speaking with journalists fol- Caribbean countries at a disadvantage, He noted that while de-risking main- ment. lowing the of�icial opening of Caribbe- especially as their entities are not in a ly affects smaller developing countries, Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and an Producers Jamaica Limited’s (CPJ) position to act independently of their like Caribbean states, the bigger devel- Fisheries Minister Audley Shaw, says this distribution centre at the Montego Bay American counterparts. oped nations “have managed to �igure partly stems from reluctance by local Freeport on Tuesday. “All of our commercial banks in Jamai- out a way” around the issue. banks to fund the industry’s growth, due The Minister noted the Government’s ca are obliged, right now, to go through But Minister Shaw said positive sig- to fear of international de-risking, citing cannabis licensing arrangement, in- the New York system in terms of the nals are emanating “at the highest lev- this as a major impediment with serious clusive of an established Authority, to movement of money internationally,” el” out of the United States, pointing out economic implications for Jamaica. ensure that “we are operating at global Shaw pointed out. that key of�icials “are suggesting that De-risking involves measures taken to standards”. The Minister argued that “we have the they would be open to take a more care- make an engagement less risky, or less “This simply means that we are, irony of a Jamaican scientist who gets an ful look at the bene�its associated with likely to involve a �inancial loss. therefore, in a position where we can approval to develop a cannabis-based medicinal cannabis”. “We will be using all available dip- convince the United States and other drug to �ight leukaemia, and from no “We are also seeing where one of the lomatic resources, including our Am- global economies that we are prepared less an authority than the United States Democratic frontrunners for next year’s bassador in Washington DC, to mount to operate at the standards that are ex- Food and Drug Administration (FDA)… US Presidential contest…[is]  advocating a lobbying effort to the Government of pected of us,” Shaw added. [but] who had to watch as our local for the legalisation of marijuana at a fed- banks close his accounts because of this eral level,” he added.

 Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister Audley Shaw (Credit: JIS) Turks and Caicos Encouraged to Develop Cyber Security Strategy By Gerard Best

companies and Internet users in the Turks and Caicos to take steps to en- The Turks and Caicos Islands has been urged to sure their safety online. strengthen its cyber security systems, in light of the “The onus is on individuals, organ- country’s plans to invest more in the digital economy. isations and companies to educate The call came from Bevil Wooding, Caribbean Out- themselves and take practical steps reach Liaison for the American Registry for Internet to secure their data, devices and net- Numbers (ARIN), as he addressed at event hosted by works. A cyber breach is more than the Turks and Caicos Islands Telecommunications an inconvenience. It can bring down Commission, which was attended by more than 50 rep- a company or destroy someone’s resentatives from the government, private sector and reputation,” he cautioned. the country’s Internet service providers. Acting Director General of the TCI “Cyber security is a major challenge for computer Telecommunications Commission, network operators across the Caribbean,” Wooding Kenva Williams, said developing said, as he underscored the susceptibility of regional Turks and Caicos’ cyber security ca- countries to cyber attacks. pacity is a top priority. “The increasingly frequent headlines about data “Having speakers of Mr Wooding’s  Bevil Wooding, Caribbean Outreach Manager, American Registry for Internet breaches, network attacks and computer viruses are calibre address this important issue Numbers not restricted to developed countries. Wherever you is one step in our efforts to foster have computers, businesses or individuals connected greater national awareness of this to the Internet, there is a risk of attack. The Caribbean important issue,” he added. is not immune; in fact, the region is often considered a Williams shared that the deeper partnerships being NOG, to support efforts to strengthen regional capacity soft target by hackers.” developed with Internet organizations like ARIN, the to deal with a broad range of Internet development is- Wooding explained that limited technical capacity, Internet Society and the Caribbean Network Operators sues including cyber security. Both non-pro�it organ- outdated legislation and the absence of compliance Group (CaribNOG) will be important to future efforts izations have agreed  to collaborate with Turks and and disclosure polices left many organizations vulner- to build local capacity. In 2018, ARIN established the Caicos to continue education and outreach initiatives able to cyber attacks. He advised government agencies, ARIN Caribbean Forum in collaboration with Carib- throughout 2019. Trinidad & Tobago’s Animators to Tap into Billion-Dollar Industry

Government is supporting the growth sion of �inancial, capacity building and of animation to allow nationals to tap other resources. into a US$259 billion industry. Dionne Mc Nicol Stephenson, Chair- Highlighting the potential earning man of FilmTT which is responsible for power of the sector, which is among the developing and growing the local �ilm fastest growing given the digital econo- Industry, emphasized the importance of my, Minister of Trade and Industry Sen- the collaboration and highlighted social, ator Paula Gopee-Scoon said the global cultural and economic bene�its for Trin- trend offers myriad opportunities for idad and Tobago which could be lever- young, innovative and talented local an- aged through that area of creativity and imators. intellectual property. “Trinidad and Tobago will take the Referencing support being provided necessary steps to successfully capture by the Government to the four anima- market share. The Government is com- tors to attend the Kidscreen Summit mitted to supporting new and emerging in the United States – considered the sectors to achieve global competitive- children entertainment industry’s most ness,” the Minister said. important annual event – and other suc- Citing various incentives and ca- cessful sector speci�ic initiatives which pacity building opportunities created are also expanding the sector, she said:  Minister of Trade and Industry Senator Paula Gopee-Scoon (centre, in black) at a press by the state, Gopee-Scoon expressed “We feel sure that the export of these conference focused on participation by local animators in the 2019 Kidscreen Animation confidence that great prospects lie products will redound to the bene�it of Summit in Miami ahead once stakeholders actively par- not only our creatives, but the entire na- ticipate. tion. As we continue to plant, and water “While we do possess some advantag- the seeds that have been planted, we es, it is up to you the young, intelligent will contribute to our economy from the only create local and Caribbean content the growing global animation market, animators and entrepreneurs to capital- trade and export of our fruits.” but to also apply local talent and knowl- by creating animated content for glob- ize on these opportunities and grow the Coordinator of the mission and An- edge and exploit outsourcing. al distribution. The �irst phase includes local industry,” she said, as she also rec- imae Caribe founder, Camille Selvon Her organization, Animae Caribe, the participation  of local animators at ognized the contribution of state agen- Abrahams said this year’s Animation has outlined a three-phased plan to in- the four-day Kidscreen Summit which cies exporTT and FilmTT for the provi- Summit created an opportunity to not crease Trinidad and Tobago’s share in ends today. PUZZLES | COMICS PAGE 10 Wednesday, February 20, 2019 | Issue No 339 C�� T��

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