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INSIDE THIS ISSUE UCCI Graduate Receives  COMMUNITY NOTICES — A2 McCormick Scholarship

Rotary Central reminds community about disabled parking

 OPPOSITION SPEAKS — A3

Opposition Members questions the veri�ication process

 LOCAL NEWS — A8  Hospitality alum Laurent Bodden (3rd from right) received McCormick Global Ingredients Limited’s (MGIL) first “Wendy Bullock Lifetime Achievement Bursary” from Wendy Bullock (4th from right), who dedicated 49 years of service to the flavour giant. Sharing this special mo- ment were (L-R), School of Hospitality Studies Director Wayne Jackson, MGIL Financial Controller Phil Michael, UCCI President and CEO Dr. Stacy McAfee and MGIL Managing Director Donald Pratt

Laurent Bodden, a graduate of the University College of the Cayman Is- lands’ (UCCI) hospitality programme, Cormick & Company’s McCormick Glob- stant focus and discipline throughout will be pursuing further studies in Food Bursary.al Ingredients Limited (MGIL) and its his academic career at UCCI,” said Mr. and Beverage Management, thanks to Wendy“Laurent Bullock is a Lifetimepromising, Achievement talented Wayne Jackson, Director of the School of Hospitality... Continued Studies (SHS). story on page A8

the generosity of the �lavor giant, Mc- young man who has maintained con- CISHRP Conference Grows CRICKET CARNIVAL SOARING  LOCAL SPORTS — A11 COMES TO CAYMAN LIKE

Cayman Cricket is holding its annual The Carnival is strongly support- EAGLES Cricket Carnival on 21 June, starting at ed by the Department of Sport and biggest10am, atCarnival the Truman to date, Bodden with a total Sports of the Department of Education, with Complex in George Town. It will be the Ms. Merta (Meita) Day of the Depart- ment of Sport, and Ms Gloria Bell of pionship20 teams, Cup. 12 boys’ teams and 8 girls’ the Department... Continued of storyEducation, on page getting A8 teams, all competing to win the Cham-

Michael Gourzong Memorial Classic Returns for Second Year

 GLOBAL NEWS BRIEFS — B2

 Lesley Lopes-Colindres receives her Business Award Cubans still risk their lives to leave the island Full story on page 3 >> EDITORIAL | COMMUNITY NOTICES | POLICE NEWS PAGE A2 Friday, June 21, 2019 | Issue No 391 C�������� T����

EDITORIAL COMMUNITY NOTICES Rotary Central Cayman The post-graduation Islands reminds reality awaits community about disabled It’s that time of year when optimism and enthusiasm is abounding among our youth. Hundreds of youngsters parking awareness

graduatesin our community are embarking are preparing on the fornext a major step in their lives. High school Twelve months after Centrallaunching Cayman its Not Islands Your steps of their respective journeys. isSpot reminding campaign, the Cayman Rotary Some will head overseas to colleges and universities; others will embrace and improper use of dis- alsoeducational others whose opportunities futures atare our murky ter- theLives world are is theirs, at crossroads yet youth for unem- our abledcommunity ‘blue spots’on the aroundproper tiary institutions at home. There are young people. They are promised that the island.

with uncertainty. College acceptance toployment stay on outpacesthe job later other in their sectors lives, of letters did not come in the mail, or therebythe population. limiting Workers the opportunities are expected for winningThe reminder the Community comes on thethese pathway communications to head wereoff to delivered pursue those entering the job market. the back of the campaign but the �inancial reality is that it blocks However, this is not all doom and at the Cayman Islands For those who are heading off, it’s gloom. It is the nature of life that some MarketingImpact of the Professionals Year award nothigher just education. the joy of the opportunity but there are legitimate fears about event. of us will be more successful than oth- Association’s (CIMPA) annual awards mancampaigns and we Rotary ask everyone is championing to be patient re- minders. As the parents youth andthat memberswhere they of theare President of Rotary Central Cayman spect for each other on the roads of Cay- whether they can handle the pressure community, we need to constantly re- IslandsMs Susie said Bodden,she was Immediate thrilled when Past and succeed. Those heading into the and considerate when out and about.” densworkplace of this will life. beOthers excited will to sit enter at home the entrepreneursnow or the obstacles never theyset foot face inside are not a award and hoped the win would bring Ms Magda Embury, Chairperson of the wondering“real world” what and is will next. realise the bur- the end of the road. Many successful she heard the campaign had taken the National Council for Persons with Dis- abilities said the Council welcomed the lecture hall or dropped out of tertiary the campaign into the spotlight again. Not Your Spot campaign. EDITORIALeducation. | COMMUNITY“We had NOTICES really great feedback and “Our Council fully supports Rotary’s etyThe it is reality not our is jobs that to theshield world the said.support “It’s fromimportant across for the us to community keep this effort to bring to the public’s attention PAGEyouthcan 2 be froma harsh thisWednesday, place but toand help as a make soci- October issuewhen top18, we of �irst 2017mind ran and the| to Issue campaign,”remember No that she 132 the importance of persons with disabil- Caymanian Times disabled parking spots and blue badges supermarkets,ities having accessibility shops, transportation to designat- ed parking spots for of�ice buildings, port.it easier In thefor themmeantime, to succeed we need and disabled population, allowing ease of to provide the necessary sup- are anotic essential serviceE s for Cayman’s personsand many with other disabilities public areas. having This full is Editorial N consistent with our ongoing goals for moreto teach battle them tested that theto survive struggles in accessMr William to workplaces, Inniss, President shops, and of Rotary other thethey world face of now business. can make  them basic requiredCustoms services.” Registrationsheaccessibility said. to all built of environments, Importers begins towards achieving independent living,” To help importers start using a system for entry declaration, the Department will Central Cayman Islands congratulated start registering importers starting Monday, 16 October 2017. Tower, the agency behind the campaign, “Illegal parking in disabled spaces is POLICE NEWS andThe thanked registration Susie Bodden is required for her by vision the implementation an ongoing problem of a new for online our community. electronic maninsystem bringing together for the entry to campaign help declaration. support to life. ourEffective dis- 1With November proper 2017,education, the Caymanincidents Islands of ille- Customs“Not Your Department Spot is about will bringing implement Cay- the newgal parking system. in This disabled will require blue spots importers could The RCIPS welcomes to complete and submit entries electronicallybe signi�icantly to Customs using reduced the andnew thegateway day-  abledportal community,” COLS (Customs he said. Online “With System). both Importersto-day lives will ofbe ourable disabled to access community the portal ourthrough Share the the website Road and www.customs.gov.ky. Not Your Spot made much easier,” Ms Embury said. nine (9) SummerTips ofInterns the Week For individuals who have not yet received training in the use of the system, Customs will provide in-house training. Motivational Tip However,Ministry before they can use COLS, Encourages importers will have to be formally registered and recognised as an importer by Customs. The Power of Music This will require each individual to come in and provide Customs with relevant information including a government-issued It is with great delight that the RCIPS A Dofurther not underestimatethree (3) students the willpower be InternshipHuman Resources Program. Department have partment.placedof music. in the Music Community can heal Policing the sick, De- their businessPrivate licence and/or companies Sector registration including and directorship. con�irmed the commencement of their partmentmend the and broken in Human heart, Resourcerelieve stress De- identification,As a result, Customs e.g., driver’s will begin licence the or registration passport. Additionally,process starting it will Monday, be necessary 16 October for through companies 27 October and businesses 2017, from to provide8:30am and even help you to live longer. Just Public to support NPOs On Monday, 17 June, six (6) interns askMs. someMarielle of our Hilaire, seniors RCIPS who Chief are Hu-still Roberts Drive (locally known as Airport Road). reerwere aspirations: allocated to the following depart- wasmanplaying Resourceestablished music Manager and to dancing. generate was quoted They fresh will as to 4:00pm Monday to Friday. Registration will take place on the 1st floor of Customs Headquarters, located at #42 Owens ments based on their interests and ca- sayingagree that,that “Themusic Internship has added Programvalue to However, if they miss this period to be registered, Customs will continue to register importers during normal business their life and also a few more years. hours.The Ministry Although ofmost Community importers Affairswere previously ”Given registered the invaluable in the oldcommunity system, it ser- is necessary for all importers to be registered • Jonah Somers, from Carleton Uni- ideasAfter and a long diverse stressful perspectives day, close to your un- it(MoCA)in organisations the newover system.the years(NPOs) Once has registeredmadewith angrants un- with vicesCustoms, that importersthese NPOs can provide, then submit the Min- entries electronically and do business with versity,• Kendra Canada, Rankin will from join University the Finance of derwriteeyes turn our on success your iPod whilst or CDproviding player waveringCustoms, commitment without having to �iveto attend non-prof- in person.istry remains committed to supporting Department, practicaland just work enjoy experiences. the mellowing Further, sounds it Cayman Islands Customs Management thanksthem through importers annual for grants,”their cooperation says Chief and understanding and looks forward to ada, will join the Criminal Investiga- planis ofour music. by intention developing If you to havecontinually young energy Caymanians, accentu- left you totalingcontinued almost partnership. $2.5 million annually. Of�icer Teresa Echenique. Ontario Institute of Technology, Can- stimulatingatemay our even Corporate danceour Socialtalenta jig. Responsibilitymanagement Recognising the important functions “These grants and the overall servic- andLive employer longer. branding Live happier. strategies, Live life and to that these entities provide in our com- es of the Ministry of Community Affairs tions Department, its fullest with MUSIC. munity, such support from the Cayman through the Department of Children and Air-Conditioned Storage • Jessica Hurlston from University Islands Government hasSea been consistent Grape Family Services and Needs Assessment of •West Marlique London, Muir England from will University join the improving our visibility and credibility for more than a decade. Unit re�lect our commitment to support- Units - Kingbird Drive CollegeCrime Scene of the Unit, Cayman Islands will join toin thethese community.” young Caymanian men and As the Ministry compiles its theing themost Government’s vulnerable.’ Howeverbroad outcome with the of Available for Immediate The RCIPS extends a warm welcome 2020/2021 budget, it againSecretarial is pledging ‘Stronger communities Services and support for their learning hub for the summer, and to maintain the current level of fund- Rental the Traf�ic and Roads Policing Unit, women who have chosen the RCIPS as VoluntaryingServices: to the Organisations NPOs, Work namely: Permits, (NCVO), The Pines Cay-Trade alwaysneed and to Business possibleearmark forfunds Applicationsthe for Ministry various to com- in- & Renewal Annual Returns, General Letters Various Sizes from • Morganne Forbes currently en- manRetirement Islands Home, Crisis National Centre,Please CouncilRehoboth call offor othermunity services initiatives and services, it is not rolled in an online EMT Programme, wish them a productive and enlighten- Contact: Susan 80 sq. ft to 190 sq. ft will join the Criminal Records Of�ice and ing internship. They look forward to Wheels. In addition toCellular: the grants, 345extra 326-9953 crease funding at each budget cycle.” • Rhomar William from Teesside feedbackHealth on Tip their  unique perspective After School Programme,Address: and Meals Unit on #2, nerGrand“As with a Plaza result, and support we encourage these remarkable the private Please call: 326-3800 University, England will join the Train- and professionalDrinking alcohol experience and Blood in the (Oppositesector Hi-Tech and theElectronics) public as a whole to part- or ing and Development Unit. coming weeks. Pressure government funding andEmail: services [email protected] have Business Hours: 9am – 5pm, Mon – Fri Email: [email protected] Drinking too much alcohol can iesalso and been other provided fund raisers. through the DG’s 5K entities by contributing �inancially and on raise blood pressure to unhealthy Challenge, assistance with food deliver- a volunteer basis and extend our sincere levels. Having more than three drinks gratitude to these NPOs,” she concludes. in one sitting temporarily increases your blood pressure, but repeated binge drinking can lead to long-term increases. Advertise Heavy drinkers who cut back to moderate drinking can lower their l Free Consultation - New Clients Welcome l Full & Partial Dentures systolic blood pressure (the top l Specializing in Cosmetic Dentures l Re-Lines/Soft Liners number in a blood pressure reading) your by 2 to 4 millimeters of mercury l Dentures Over Implants l Athletic mouthguards & night guards (mm Hg) and their diastolic blood l Over 30 Yrs Experience l Denture Repairs while you wait! pressure (the bottom number in a blood pressure reading) by 1 to 2 mm Hg. Heavy drinkers who want to lower blood pressure should slowly reduce how much they drink over one to two weeks. Heavy drinkers who stop suddenly risk developing severe high blood pressure for Caymanian several days. CaymanianIf you have high blood pressure, Times avoid alcohol or drink alcohol only Issue # 391 Monday to Friday in9 moderation.am to 6 pm Moderate drinking is generally considered to be: Publisher: Ralph Lewis Saturday 10 am- to Two5 pm drinks a day for men Company: Lewis Cayman Islands Ltd here younger than age 65 #19 Walkers Road (next to Tomlinson Furniture) Baytown Plaza. West- bayOne drinkRoad a day for men age 65 Telephone: 345 916 2000 Email: [email protected], Phone Repairs 943-2355 | Phoneand older Retail 945-2355 Fast, or [email protected] - One drink a day for women of GardenerDesigner Email - [email protected] Website: www.caymaniantimes.ky any age Cameraman A drink is 12 ounces (355 milliliters) of beer, 5 ounces (148 Efficient, milliliters) of wine or 1.5 ounces (44 milliliters) of 80-proof distilled Caymanian Secretary spirits. Affordable.Lawyer Keep in mind that alcohol contains Times calories and may contribute to Issue # 132 Driver unwanted weight gain — a risk factor for high blood pressure. Publisher: Ralph Lewis Only 48 hours’ Also, alcohol can interfere with Company: Lewis Cayman Islands Ltd the effectiveness and increase the Telephone: 345 916 2000 Dive instruct side effects of some blood pressure Email: [email protected], Director medications. or [email protected] notice required - By Sheldon G. Sheps, M.D. Website: www.caymaniantimes.ky Hairdresser Designer WORLD WATCH LOCAL NEWS | OPPOSITION SPEAKS PAGE 10 Wednesday, October 18, 2017 | Issue No 132 C�������� T���� Caymanian Times Friday, June 21, 2019 | Issue No 391 PAGE A3 BRITAIN BRACES...for a hurricaneSOARING LIKE EAGLES The unusual nature of this year’s normal. London was already noticingLayman the In the E, early Scott hours of Senior October 1987 High School Graduation Atlantic hurricane season is making its This is the most powerful storm to effects of this weather phenomenonBy Shakir Khansouthern Englandstood at this was same podium,battered she then by en- the impact felt as far north as the British Monday afternoon with the skies turning unannounced Great Storm (they didn’t have hit Ireland in over 50 years. ing: Isles. an orange tint and the sun taking on an have namescouraged then). the class by saying the follow- The storm was Monday evening Mainland UK and Northern Ireland eerie glow. SOARING LIKE EAGLES was the theme ploughing its way north-eastwards for the graduating class of 2019,The of thevery To persevereexperienced does not meanweather to be are bracing for a pounding from the Weather experts explainedLayman E,that Scott wasSenior High School on bumps.a parrot How in life you but navigate an eagle. them As willyou de- go through Northern Ireland, which is part forecaster who under-estimated its remnants of Hurricane Ophelia which due to dust from the CaymanSahara Brac. desert through life you will encounter speed of the United Kingdom, before sweeping As usual, the Aston Ruttyimpending Center was yourferocity dream. Whenhas an found eagle soars, as itmuch sees has roared up through the North Atlantic that Ophelia had draggedpacked through to capacity the with notoriety parents and asthingstermine the in storm youra different heights itself light. of whichLike success. the eagle,killed Own and was battering the Irish Republic on into Scotland. atmosphere combined withwell haze– wishers caused of the 21 graduates. (13 boys, 8 girls). 18 people andways causedbring your extensivefull potential to damage. the bat- Monday with gusts close to 100 miles an Northern England, Wales as well The blessings for the evening were do not place limitations on yourself. Al- hour. as London and other areas in south- away as Portugal. Holiness.given by One Pastor of the Lester night’s Gayle outstandingBritain Woods isbut better above it. prepared this time graduatesfrom the Watering Rajiv Roberts Place Churchdeliveredaround. of Godthe tle.I knowThe eagle most does of you �ly here below tonight the storm have Already three people have been killed east England were expected to feel the byThe the severe glow extra-tropical of forest fires storm from comes as far effects of the storm with high winds and It comes just a few days after the 25th in Ireland, and there have been power just a few days after the 30thSalutatory anniversary address and he was followed a great af�inity to soccer. Let the life of outages and other disruptions which torrential rain forecast for some regions, of another weather phenomenonO’Connorby Dilan Tatum Connolly. in who this introduced anniversary the Min- startLionel of in theMessi life, now hebe soareda source infamous to of international inspiration. Great might take over a week to return to especially those in the north. part of the world. ister for Education, Hon. Storm Mrs. Juliana of 1987.Even though he did not have a great Beaming with pride at the presence of heights when Barcelona gave him the the graduands, she commenced her re- opportunity. As the eagle is a symbol of keynote speaker. marks with excitement. aswisdom, you desire. dominance and strength so to The Valedictory address followed the thewe potential can’t be to passive soar to spectators. great things This in “We are a unique bundle of joy creat- you can use these virtues to soar as high LESLEY LOPES - COLINDRES, strode class is full of strong individuals with ed by God for His glory. He wants us to For sure there will be struggles. But Coy but con�ident, Valedictorian, spread our wings and education is by in Howorder can to persevereyou soar then and is soar the youquestion. must life. So, no matter where you go, what far the most conducive medium for this. up to the podium. She began by giving you choose to do, I wish you all the best Graduands you are to ensure that God rolethanks in making to God, the parents night possible. and relatives Lesly in your future pursuits. God bless you is the Center of your moral compass. train hard, develop a proper work ethic and the teachers who played a vital all”. Soaring as the eagle comes with deter- hand,and dedicate and be tothe success. missing In link. the Commitprocess our home away from home, but now is After another musical item by the mination and desire to reach the noble make your voice heard, give a helping continued, “This high school became high school students, the Principal;’s heights desired. Don’t allow negative in- remarks were given by the Ag. Principal bringing�luences tohighlighting disrupt your the �light.” many struggles fully to that which you aspire, appreci- the time to celebrate even as we soar Mr. Devon Bowen. The minister then traced her own up- blessate sound you all. criticism and I have no doubt andlike eaglespress towardsahead with our our dreams. dreams. Yes, “This special occasion is the culmina- that you will soar like the eagle. God we have been equipped to stay focused tion of hard work,” he said. “As a school, she overcame in attaining the heights who said that when you we are proud of our achievements es- WORLDthescaled. gathering There WATCH wasthat loud the haveIt was a dream Harvey that Mackay you pecially in the external examinations. cheering when she told Our actual results far exceeded the pre- PAGEwas 10going toWednesday, be in- October 18, 2017 | Issue No 132 Caymanian Times students.dictors and we are even more excited scholarship threshold thecan’t waylet go of of, thethen eagle. trust about the results in relation to the SEN her remarks by saying, Realyour dreams instincts. take That’swork, “Wecreased. are Shenot concludedonly great 70% received 5 or more passes. 52% BRITAINnavigators but great BRACES...for a hurricanesometimes require you received 7 or more passes and 52% The unusual nature of this year’s normal. London was already noticing the In the early hours of October 1987 todiligence, dig deep patiencedown to soar and tionobtained report 5 was or more good passesoverall includingand our Atlantic hurricane season is making its This is the most powerful storm to effects of this weather phenomenon southern England was battered by the impactyour eyesfelt as tofar norththe hillsas the British have hit Ireland in over 50 years. Monday afternoon with the skies turning unannounced Great Storm (they didn’t English and Mathematics. Our inspec- Isles. an orange tint and the sun taking on an have names then). achievers. Keep lifting The storm was Monday evening when things are tough Mainland UK and Northern Ireland eerie glow. ploughing its way north-eastwards The buthigh.very Therefellowexperienced willgraduands be weather times students continue to excel in different are bracing for a pounding from the Weather experts explained that was through Northern Ireland, which is part forecaster who under-estimated its remnantsfrom whence of Hurricane cometh Ophelia which due to dust from the Sahara desert don’t give up, just seek �ields of participation. your help.” of the United Kingdom, before sweeping impending ferocity has found as much Tonight, I commend our dedicated hasthe roared high up students through the Northfol- Atlantic that Ophelia had dragged through the notoriety as the storm itself which killed and was battering the Irish Republic on into Scotland. atmosphere combined with haze caused lowedA musical these remarks. item by 18 people and caused extensive damage. staff, parents and community for the Monday with gusts close to 100 miles an Northern England, Wales as well wordsout different at all times. techniques. It was role in the lives of these �ine, young and hour. as London and other areas in south- away as Portugal. Britain is better prepared this time around.Lean on God’s unfailing talented students. An arrow can only be Already three people have been killed east England were expected to feel the byThe the severe glow extra-tropical of forest fires storm from comes as far Jeremiah who said, “ For into Ireland,Evanthe keynote Hurlstonand there speak-have then been power effects of the storm with high winds and just a few days after the 30th anniversary It comesI know just a fewthe days plans after Ithe have 25th shot by pulling it backwards, Keep aim- outageser,gave Mrs. theand Chevala introductionother disruptions Burke. which torrential rain forecast for some regions, of another weather phenomenon in this anniversaryfor you. of the Plans now infamous to prosper Great wardsing for followedyour goals. his God remarks, bless you with all.” Vale- might take over a week to return to especially those in the north. part of the world. Storm andof 1987. not harm you. Plans The presentation of certi�icates and address to the gradu- walking away with the most awards on andsShe commencedby quoting their her dictorian Lesley and Salutatorian Rajiv to give you HOPE and a key, “The call to ac- a FUTURE.” Jeremiah the night. Lesly was also the recipient tiontheme - Perseverance.” and choosing as 29:11. of Caymanian Times’ award for the top ponderAfter pausingfor a moment. brie�ly student in Business category. Isaac Tib- Lesley continued, “Let’s betts gave the Vote of Thanks  and this After re�lecting on auspicious occasion concluded with the the fact that she once EDITORIAL | COMMUNITY NOTICESSoaring takes effort so singing of the National Song. OppositionPAGE 2 Wednesday,Members October 18, 2017 | Issue questions No 132 Caymanian Times the verification process Editorial NoticEs otherwise would be ultra virus the Con- theThe signatures Of�icial to Opposition the Cruise is Berthing concerned Fa- and the date of the referendum. To do notled so Government. long-agoCustoms fought Mr. Suckooside by stated,sideRegistration with “I of Importers begins about the process being used to verify am Toshocked help importers that the nowstart Premier,using a system who for entry declaration, the Department will stitution. Mr. McLean has also requested start registering importers starting Monday, 16 October 2017. Mr.cility Wesley petition. Howell, This concernthat it wascomes Cabinet from alongan urgent with meetingthe other with members His Excellency of the Of- me and others for single-member con- The registration is required by the implementation of a new online electronic the revelation by Elections Supervisor, Governor Roper to discuss the matter stituencies and One Person One Vote, wouldsystem condone for entry this declaration. move. It wasEffective Mr. 1 November 2017, the Cayman Islands who requested that each person who �icial Opposition. OMOVMcLaughlinCustoms referendum Department who accused and will manipulating implement former Pre- the new system. This will require importers signed the petition now needs to com- Mr. Mclean further added that “Mr. mierto complete McKeeva and Bush submit of railroading entries electronically the to Customs using the new gateway plete a form indicating that they signed ernmentHowell assured would havethe country no involvement at a recent in portal COLS (Customs Online System). Importers Mr Arden will beMcLean, able toLeader access of thethe Oppo- portal the petition. Opposition Leader, Arden public meeting, that the elected Gov- thethrough process, the andwebsite now www.customs.gov.ky. it is quite sad to sition McLean stated that he now has not doubt the referendumTips of question. the Week Why is it that see For Mr. individuals McLaughlin who desperately have not yet using received training in the use of the system, Customs will provide in-house training. that the Government is attempting to wethe Motivationalare process now untillearning Tip it was that time he has to framebeen the However,same tactics before he theyso vehemently can use COLS, pro- importerssurprised will haveby this to be revelation formally registered at all. Mr. and recognised as an importer by Customs. railroad the entire petition and that Gov- tested a few short years ago.” signatures rather than verify them. The Power of Music This will require each individual to come in and provide Customs with relevant information including a government-issued ernment is actively seeking to disqualify Mr. Kenneth Bryan, elected Member requiresgivenDo directionsnot every underestimate single from signatory Cabinet the poweron to im-the for George Town Central also registered Saunders stated "Considering that the their business licence and/or companies registration including directorship. Expressing his concerns Mr. Mclean, plementof music. a veri�icationMusic can heal process the whichsick, his disappointment in the actions taken Premier refused to say that this project, 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 stated, “The people of this country ingby Cabinet. Aspersons a result, Mr.who Customs Bryan signed stated, will the beginreferendum “It is the clear registration which process has the starting potential Monday, of being 16 October our through 27 October 2017, from 8:30am and even help you to live longer. Just should be very concerned. The veri�ica- essary,petition there to have are to easier now �illways out toand do sign so. that this move by the Government, forc- thelargest Constitution capital expenditure, so as to trigger is aa matterPeople ask some of our seniors who are still tion process has now become contami- a form? While veri�ication maybe nec- Roberts Drive (locally known as Airport Road).Initiatedof national Referendum, importance should as required have pre- by playing music and dancing. They will nated by political interference, and it is toto now4:00pm complete Monday and to Friday. sign an Registration of�icial will take place on the 1st floor of Customs Headquarters, located at #42 Owens agree that music has added value to However, if they miss this period to be paredregistered, the Caymanian Customs willpeople continue for what to toregister importers during normal business clear that the Government has invented For instance, the majority of electors Government form, is designed to intim- in statute and only serves one purpose; 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 toa veri�ication disqualify processlegitimate that signatories has no basis to haveAfter been a long issued stressful with day, Voter close Identi�i- your idatein the persons new system. and instil Once a fear registered of victim- with wouldCustoms, invest importers more time can thenin trying submit to re- entries electronically and do business with the petition. While there is no Referen- cationeyes turn Cards on which your containiPod or CD signatures. player ization.Customs, This without is a having psychological to attend tactic in person. expect. I wish this PPM led government dum Law or Regulations to outline this Therefore,and just enjoy the need the mellowing to verify everyonesounds being used by the Government and the quality of life for the Caymanian people Caribbeanisby also house troubled to house by visits whatat is has unnecessary. transpireda Glance GovernorCayman needs Islands to Customs now shut Management this pro- thanksduce the importers cost of living for andtheir improving cooperation the and understanding and looks forward to of music. If you have energy left you continued partnership. Cabinet's only role is to set the question andmayDeputy questions even Opposition dance the a motivesjig. Leader of Mr. the Suckoo PPM cess down. We will not stand for it.”  process, the Constitution is clear that Chris Saunders, elected member for as opposed to continuing to pander to Caribbean at a Glance Live longer. Live happier. Live life to Bodden Town West stated that he is not the special interest groups." its fullest with MUSIC. ADVERTISE WITH US Air-Conditioned Storage 3 DAYS PER SeaWEEK Grape Monday, Wednesday and Friday Units - Kingbird Drive Email : [email protected] Services Available for Immediate Rental Services: Work Permits, Trade and Business Applications ADVERTISE916-2000 | www.caymaniantimes.kyWITH US & Renewal Annual Returns, General Letters Various Sizes from Please call for other services Contact: Susan 80 sq. ft to 190 sq. ft 3 DAYS PER WEEK Cellular: 345 326-9953 Health Tip Address: Unit #2, Grand Plaza Please call: 326-3800 Monday, WednesdayDrinking and alcohol Friday and Blood (Opposite Hi-Tech Electronics) or Pressure Email: [email protected] Business Hours: 9am – 5pm, Mon – Fri Email: [email protected] Email : [email protected] too much alcohol can raise blood pressure to unhealthy levels. Having more than three drinks in one sitting temporarily increases your blood pressure, but repeated 916-2000 | www.caymaniantimes.kybinge drinking can lead to long-term increases. Advertise Heavy drinkers who cut back to moderate drinking can lower their l Free Consultation - New Clients Welcome l Full & Partial Dentures systolic blood pressure (the top l Specializing in Cosmetic Dentures l Re-Lines/Soft Liners number in a blood pressure reading) your by 2 to 4 millimeters of mercury l Dentures Over Implants l Athletic mouthguards & night guards (mm Hg) and their diastolic blood l Over 30 Yrs Experience l Denture Repairs while you wait! pressure (the bottom number in a blood pressure reading) by 1 to 2 mm Hg. Heavy drinkers who want to lower blood pressure should slowly reduce how much they drink over one to two weeks. Heavy drinkers who stop suddenly risk developing severe high blood pressure for several days. If you have high blood pressure, avoid alcohol or drink alcohol only in moderation. Moderate drinking is generally considered to be: - Two drinks a day for men here younger than age 65 - One drink a day for men age 65 and older Fast, - One drink a day for women of GardenerDesigner any age Cameraman A drink is 12 ounces (355 milliliters) of beer, 5 ounces (148 Efficient, milliliters) of wine or 1.5 ounces (44 milliliters) of 80-proof distilled Caymanian Secretary spirits. Affordable.Lawyer Keep in mind that alcohol contains Times calories and may contribute to Issue # 132 Driver unwanted weight gain — a risk factor for high blood pressure. Publisher: Ralph Lewis Only 48 hours’ Also, alcohol can interfere with Company: Lewis Cayman Islands Ltd the effectiveness and increase the Telephone: 345 916 2000 Dive instruct side effects of some blood pressure Email: [email protected], Director medications. or [email protected] notice required - By Sheldon G. Sheps, M.D. Website: www.caymaniantimes.ky Hairdresser Designer LOCAL NEWS PAGE A4 Friday, June 21, 2019 | Issue No 391 C�������� T���� Finalists drawn for National Trust’s 2019 Governor’s Conservation Awards te who works at Cayman International servationistA campaigning and an teacher, environmentalist the Cruise na research and is a founding member andPort journalistReferendum are Cayman,all in the a running turtle con- for School and who helped put together the of the Cayman Brac Wildlife Rescue. being awarded Conservationist of the youth activist group Protect Our Future The fourth �inalist is journalist Joseph Cayman. Bill has been an active environ- Avary, a former active member of the mentalist, installing compost bins with- two-year-long Cayman Magic Reef Re- Year at the National Trust 2019 Gover- in the staff lounge, starting a recycling covery project following the damage of nor’s Conservation awards. The winners programme at the school, launching a aHog board Sty Bay’smember coral of reefCayman caused United by Car- Li- will be announced at a special invite-on- Green Team among students and is a nival Magic’s anchor in 2014. He’s also ly event at Government House on Thurs- leading member of the Plastic Free Cay- ness,day 20th the entityJune. Theythat haswill bestbe recognised promoted man community group. on�ish League and is responsible for its along with the top conservationist busi- ning,The having Cruise beenPort Referendumformed in response Cayman overall public communications. al who has worked hardest at preserv- (CPR) advocacy group is also in the run- Corporate Conservation Award �inal- ingtourism Cayman’s conservation, heritage. and the individu- ists include Caribbean Utilities Company to the government’s decision to pursue which has environmental commitment as a cruise berthing facility in the George one of eight core business values, Health The Governor’s Conservation Awards Town harbour. Since August 2018, CPR City Cayman Islands which has helped to ing a historic and cultural legacy for were developed by the National Trust has taken steps to engage the public, conserve native �lora on its property and future generations, the Bodden Town for the Cayman Islands and launched raise awareness of environmental con- even changed its development plans in timeHeritage to the Committee, preservation consisting of our islands’ of sev- in 2012. They recognise persons and thecerns government and challenge in relation the Environmental to the pro- order to conserve and protect a rare and eral senior citizens who volunteer their businesses within the local community Impact Assessment and statements by endemic plant once thought to be extinct, that have demonstrated an active role and Hurley’s Marketplace, the �irst gro- historical and cultural legacy, artist Gor- allin three the �ields Cayman of Islands historic within preservation the last posed facility. shoppingcery store bags. in the Cayman Islands to elimi- don Solomon who employs a common and environmental conservation across Cayman Bracker Dwayne Frederick nate the distribution of single-use plastic thread in his artwork that depicts Cay- is a licenced volunteer with the Depart- ervationistman’s historical and promoter and cultural of “things make-up, Cay- 10 years. The awards are backed by HE ment of Environment in turtle conserva- Tourism Industry Conservation and architect John Doak, who is a pres- Re.The Governor Martyn Roper and, this tion on Cayman Brac and Little Cayman. Award �inalists are Jean-Michel Coust- year, is in partnership with Greenlight His consistent patrolling of the beaches Centre,eau’s Ambassadors while the Heritage of the EnvironmentPreservation manian” through his work. is believed to be a major factor in the Programme and the Cayman Turtle FutureThe YouthCayman, Blumenthal an environmental Conservation advo- The Conservationist of the Year award prevention of turtle nest poaching activ- Award will be awarded to Protect Our �inalists have been whittled down to ity in the Sister Islands. Dwayne is also Award �inalists include Ann Stafford secondary school teacher Bill LaMon- involved in the Sister Island Rock Igua- who has contributed greatly to preserv- cacy group led by four Cayman Interna- tional School students: Richard Weber, Olivia Zimmer, Jack Paolini and Mikayla Corin. The group began as a photo cam- paign with powerful messages which appealed to the local community to pro- tect environmentally-sensitive land and native species that were most impor- tant. Since then, the group has organised thea school world “walk at largeout” to– sendthat atheir message young to the Cayman Islands  Government – and

voices matter. CCMI REEF LECTURE TO CONNECT PAST WITH FUTURE OF LOCAL CORAL REEFS Dr. Claire Dell will share her research and solicit input from the community about past experiences on the reefs and what is needed for future health of these habitats

ing and promoting reef health. The Central Caribbean Marine Institute (CCMI) is ‘Important Fish on the Reef: What do you Think?’, pre- the reef, as herbivory is a critical process in maintain- hosting the next event in the 2019 Reef Lecture se- sented by Dr. Claire Dell. For the past two years, Dr. Dell ries on Tuesday, 25th June at the National Gallery of has been the primary researcher in a Darwin Plus Ini- A unique part of this lecture event is that Dr. Dell the Cayman Islands. The topic for the evening will be tiative funded project looking at the key herbivores on is eager to solicit feedback from the attendees, both reefsabout in their the future. experiences in the past on the reefs and what“I'm they really think looking needs forward to happen to hearing to safeguard about the local ex-

periences residents and Caymanians have had on the reef over the past 20 years and also what the commu- nity wants to see for the reef over the next 20 years,” states Dr. Dell. “My hope is that we can discuss this and together create a plan for rebuilding the reef.” Dr. Dell, who has worked as a Research Scientist with CCMI in Little Cayman since August 2017, will also continue with additional �ield work for her research whilst in Grand Cayman on this visit. She will be col- lecting samples, conducting reef surveys and meeting with the Department of Environment, one of the pro- ject partners. The Reef Lecture on Tuesday, 25th June will begin at 5:45 pm, and there will be an opportunity to ask questions at the end. This event is free and open to the public. Registration is requested at: https://donate. reefresearch.org/importantreef�ish. The Healthy Reefs campaign, which includes all Reef Lecture events, is supported by Ogier, Foster’s Food Fair IGA, Aureum Re, and the Cayman Islands Department of Tourism. The National Gallery of the Cayman Islands continuesFor more to information be an amazing about partner CCMI, Healthyin hosting Reefs, impor- up- tant public events such as the Reef Lecture series.  coming events and how to help protect our reefs, visit www.reefresearch.org.

 Dr. Claire Dell

 Blue tangs by Claire Fletcher COMMUNITY CALENDAR | HEALTHY LIVING C�������� T���� Friday, June 21, 2019 | Issue No 391 PAGE A5

dation.ky). Tickets are CI$100 and by a continental breakfast. Cost COMMUNITY EVENTS this includes food, drinks and live is CI$20 for adults and CI$10 for International Day of Yoga entertainment. You can party from children 5 to 12 years old. Call 749 21 June: 6:00pm to 11:59 pm! There will be – 1135George for more Town information. Happy displayingand speciality artist, coffees email / info@vis- teas. For auctions & raf�les throughout the Seniors Fellowship The Cayman Islands Cri- more information or to become a evening. Call Bacaro Restaurant at 24 June: sis Centre and Bliss Yoga hosts 749 – 48—forMutt more Strut details. 3 International Day of Yoga on the ualartcayman.com.Olympic Day 5K Run/ 23 June: The Department of Chil- Rooftop of Grand Cayman Beach Walk iorsdren Fellowship and Family event Services on Monday, is host- Suites on Friday, June 21st starting 22 June: One Dog at a Time pre- ing The George Town Happy Sen-  Cayman’s Seafarers at 6:00pm on the rooftop. No yoga sents its 3rd. Mutt Strutt on Sunday experience necessary! Everyone is The 2019 Olympic Day 23 June from 7am. The strut which 24th June from 10am to 1pm at welcome. Tickets are only CI $40 5k Run/Walk will be held on Sat- is approximately 2 miles, starts at forthe more Family information. Life Centre. Contact and include: Rooftop yoga class urday June 22nd, starting 7am Seven Mile Beach, Cabana Number Dorline Welcome at 925 – 4083 Watler House Art Studio, Pedro’s led by Cayman’s top yoga instruc- at the Truman Bodden Sports 1 on Public Beach, goes to the Ritz East End Seniors Event St. James. Fee: $5/$15 or Ceramics: tors, complimentary valet until Complex. It is completely FREE of try.Carlton Funds and raise back. will Registrationgo to Cayman’s is 25 June: $15 pp/$25 pp non-members. In- 5:45pm, complimentary kombu- edcharge, event but is open participants to people do of need all $25 and includes a breakfast pas- cludes use of studio, glazes, and ce- cha provided by Saucha Cayman agesto register. and abilities. This family Represent – orient- your In celebration of Seniors ramic tools. Clay available $30 per and a raf�le ticket for a chance to wellOne – Dog behaved at a Timeand on rescue – leash group. dogs Month, the East End Seventh Day bag/fee for kiln usage. To register win a weekend stay at Beach and Participants will not be timed an all Adventists are hosting a special email [email protected]. much more. Only 50 tickets avail- country by wearing costume and event for all seniors of the district ‘ART’ OPEN CANVAS at Karoo Res- able, so space is limited! Purchase registrations.national colours For or more symbols. informa- Reg- odaat.kyare welcomed. for more Register information. at cayman- at the East End Civic Centre on taurant located in Camana Bay: your ticket in person at Bliss Yoga. ister at www.caymanactive.com/ active.com or go to http://www. Tuesday, 25th June from 10am to 7-11 pm, artists of all levels are Call 949Art - 9642 at the (YOGA). Strand Breakfast with the Blues 2:30pm.Seniors Games and Crafts welcomed. Come out and enjoy 21 June: tion, check the website https:// 23 June: 25 June: painting and socializing with oth- www.caymanolympic.org.ky.Sweet Dreams Pajama- vites everyone to spend a morning er artists. NO FEE. Includes; use of This Saturday and every Cocktail Party Fundraiser The National Trust in- Seniors are invited to easels, lights, space, complimen- Saturday, from 3pm to sunset, the 22 June: Blue Iguana and learn about how Games and Crafts on Tuesday, tary beverage ticket. Email info@ Visual Arts Society local ART mar- with Grand Cayman’s indigenous 25th June from 10am to 1pm at visualartcayman.com or jar.was@ ket at The Strand features artists Bàcaro Restaurant at the North Side United Church Hall. For gmail.com2019-2020 for more Government information. displaying arts, crafts, paintings, Yacht Club at Governors Creek, this majestic creature rose from moreThe information Tales of call Cayman’s 926 - 0490. School Registration prints, hand-crafted jewellery & West Bay is having a cocktail par- near-extinction to a sustainable Seafarers Closes ceramics for sale in front of the ty with a twist! Come dressed up the1,000 Blues Blues from in the experts wild. Tourwho thein- 25 June: 28 June: homemadeLodge/Eco-Den treats, who smoothies, offer 2-4- in your pajamas! This event is in facility and hear fun facts about dents enrolling in, or transferring 1 drinks, healthy pub food and support of the Alex Panton Foun- June. In honourThe International of this, the Nation- Day of The registration for stu- dation (https://alexpantonfoun- teract with them daily, followed the Sea Farer is celebrated on 25 to, Government schools for the al Trust of the Cayman Islands, in 2019/2020 school year will close conjunction with The Cayman on Friday, 28th June, 2019. For Islands Seafarer’s Association is more information, call The De- taleshosting from a special Cayman’s event seafarers on Tuesday as partment of Education Services at 25 June from 6:30 to 8pm. Hear 945 – 1199.KIDFEST 2019! 29 June: Bring the kids out to Pe- they recount their sea adventures. Cost is CI$30 for National Trust mentsmembers, will CI$35 be served. for non-members Prepayment dro’s Castle on Saturday 29 June and CI$15 for children. Refresh- for the KIDFEST Family Fun Day from 2 – 6pm. This afternoon of is required and can be made at the fun and activities is in remem- National Trust Of�ice, Dart Family Heartsbrance ofand baby Cayman Nolan Heart Evans Fund and Park. To reserve a space, contact all proceeds will go to the Hart for [email protected] Arts Society offerings otherorganizations. lounge games. Activities Foods include and 26 June: face painting, bouncy castle and

able to those Visual who Arts want Society to offerswork drinks will be on sale. Admission independentlyAdult Open Studio. in an Thisinspiring is avail- at- is free for kids 13 and $25 for 14  Blue Iguana foryears more and information. older. Call 936  – 1717 or email ailianevans @hotmail.co.uk mosphere, from 9 am- noon at the This ever happen GREAT CHOICE

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You will be glad tance and power of a good workout. LOCAL NEWS PAGE A6 Friday, June 21, 2019 | Issue No 391 C�������� T���� RUBis top students showcase their talents By Lindsey Turnbull

Having recently become �inalists in the RUBis Top Student awards, this team of young people are proving to have a wealth of talent. Here’s why they were chosen for special nomination.

Kai Roberts, who at-

Ten-year-old tends West End Primary School in Cay- man Brac, was the RUBis Top Student, winningKai’s dad $5,000 Kevin tosays pursue that Kai his was dreams very and $1,000 for a club of his choice.  RUBis winner Kai Roberts  Allround athlete Alzavia Goulbourne much inspired by RUBis representative theJermaine wonderful Sharpe opportunity to enter to the further competi- de- dreams, help me spread this message veloption to his showcase passion forhis playingtalents andthe guitar.receive “I felt very excited to have been se- but is thinking that some could be used lected as top student because I really to build a greenhouse at the school as to children all over the world to try and “He loves playing the guitar,” Kevin wanted to win that $5,000,” Kai says. well as purchase some additional musi- never give up!” selfexplains. verbally. “He He can is sing;not afraid he plays to ask football ques- “The $5,000 was very attractive. I am a calAlzavia instruments,” Goulbourne Kevin advises. Damoya’s special talents are writing, tionsand is and very is articulate a problem in expressingsolver. He doeshim- wantedmember to of enter the are Seventh-day usually held Adventist on the singing, dancing, reading and art. church and most other competitions I , 9, attends Red “Writing is my passion,” she con�irms. Bay Primary School and was a �inalist in On winning the $1,000, Damoya con- well academically and is quite involved ISabbath want to so use I wasthe moneyhappy tofor buy this my oppor- own the competition. His mum, Natoya, says winning.�irms: “It Ifelt have divine, good amazing intentions and for spec- the in Kaichurch won and gold community and silver outreach awards ac-for tunity which did not fall on the Sabbath. Alzavia entered this competition be- tacular, those are the words to describe thetivities.” National Children’s Festival of the cause he saw it as a good opportunity to laptop where I can compose and edit playsshow causebasketball, his talent, football which and is track likes and to money as I plan to write books for chil- music; buy two nice guitars - an acoustic swim.�ield. AnHe all-roundwill be using athlete, the money Alzavia to alsobuy readingdren to read makes and meenjoy. happy, I want therefore, other chil- I Arts Speech category and last year won dio.and Ielectric; also want buy to an use ampli�ier some of and the somemon- wantdren to share see the my joy happiness of reading with because other a Gold award for his very �irst guitar in- other accessories for a little home stu- strumental. He placed third in the Cay- running spikes, which he always want- man Brac Talent Show in 2018 held by ey to get some lessons so that I can learn ed, she advises. He will also purchase a people.”Kaz Conolly Basdeo the Speaker of the House and won for to play even better.” laptop, some back-to-school items and himself a brand-new bicycle. He is also Kevin says the grant of $1,000 will be then he will try and open a savings ac- dener and intends to put, 10, his who winnings attends the 2019 second place winner in the given to his school, West End Primary. count, she says. Montessori By the Sea is an avid gar- Claudette Upton Keeley Public Speaking “He is still thinking about what to rec- “I was excited about the RUBis compe- contest in the primary school division. ommend for the use of the school grant tition as this is my �irst time entering,” to good use by creating a garden for his Alzavia con�irms. “I had totally forgotten wantscommunity, to grow using his plants. the funds to buy �ill about the competition. My mom hadn’t and“If growbeds there is anyfor theextra land money on which over, he I wanttold meto build that I up was my selected hopes. inI jumped the 10 would love to build a greenhouse as until my birthday, because she did not and this was my start. I am so happy and When Kaz is not in his garden tend- Ifor thank joy because my family I know for the I did motivation. a good job I ingwell,” to Kazhis says.many plants, he is a talented

can’tDamoya wait to Fearon enter next year.” aboutmusician, taking he’s up a thecook game who of loves squash. to bake, he“I loves was inspiredanimals andto grow he is plants also excited by my , 9, also attends Red grandmother who has a lot of plants in Bay Primary School. She says she �irst decided to enter the competition when a group of people from RUBis came to her backyard and also my grandfather her school and talked to students about too, who also has a lot of plants” Kaz the competition. con�irms. “I thought I was capable of doing the The other �inalists were Hosannia competition. I entered and, guess what, O'Connor from East End Primary School, my hard work paid off because now I am Jeleah Maize, from George Town Prima- toin saythe Itop am and honored I can toshare be in my this story position with ry School, Kezzia King, from Triple C  Passionate gardener Kaz Conolly Bas- people out there,” she says. “I just want School, Naima Myles, from George Town  Damoya Fearon is a keen writer deo in his garden believe in themselves and follow their Primary School, Oral Michelin, from The and I want to inspire other children to Lighthouse School and Tianna Ebanks, from Prospect Primary School. Dancescape at the Harquail Theatre By Christopher Tobutt

‘Dancescape,’ the name of The Cay- man Islands National Dance Company & School – Dance Unlimited’s latest show, throughwas full ofteens the and�ire andadults. passion of dance; a grand showcase for tots all the way

The Harquail Theatre was �illed, and everyone sat expectantly as the lights dimmed and the curtain opened for the of�irst high dance, energy, ‘Beyond from the Thunder,’ Intermediates choreo- graphed by Jessica Eden. It was a dance andin the took company, them to as a higherthe dancers level. inhabit- ed the richly layered African drum beats

Next, things got a bit more chilled, with “Mild Flavor,” a gentler dance groove, choreographed by Maurice Falconer which celebrated the rhythm of life. Of course, all the moms and dads in the hasaudience so many loved possibilities ‘Possibilities,’ and where it’s never the and oodles of style by the Intermediate tootiny young Twinkle to startTots believingtook to the in stage.yourself. Life It was the turn of the Juniors next, dance with her daily pressures of go- ing to work. Jessinah Astwood was the dancers First Steps dancers stepped stage in a �lash of brilliance. ‘Tropical anddancer, I Remember and she dancedMe. beautifully and right up with some high energy rock n tionKaleidoscope,’ of the warmth, performed vitality by and the Explor-vibrant with the dance, ‘Odyssey,’ all about the passionatelyIt was a time to the for songs a bit Feelingof glitz Good and roll – a racing care themed dance cho- ers, was colorful and fun, an explora- dreamsexciting worldmust ofnever space die; exploration. and was all glamor in ‘Puttin on the Ritz’ a show- reographed‘Fireworks,’ by was Jessica next. Eden Just called the name route, of ‘Yes’ was a bold declaration that to the song Route 66. It was great. colors... of Continuedthe Tropics. story on page A9 about a dancer balancing her dream of biz-style dance act with hat and cane the dance, these dancers burst onto the ADVERTISEMENT C�������� T���� Friday, June 21, 2019 | Issue No 391 PAGE A7

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CISHRP Conference Grows

The Cayman Islands Society for Hu- Some of the speakers at the confer- man Resources Professionals (CISHRP) ence included Jill Dark, the Director of continues to make major waves in the Leadership and Organizational Trans- HR community locally and internation- formation at Steelcase Inc., Tim McCon- ally, with its recently concluded annual Canada,nell, the Managingand Luke PartnerMurray, atthe McConnell Head of HR conference, sponsored by Britcay. HR Consulting Inc. based in Ontario President of CISHRP, Elisa Brown de- Cayman Islands. clared this year’s iteration, hosted at People and an Audit Partner at KPMG, The“We Ritz-Carlton were really Grand pleased Cayman with onthe May at- enjoyed the diversity of speakers with 30 and 31, a massive success. Participants of the conference highly tendance this year and believe that notable local speakers such as the Hon- there are many members of the commu- ourable Deputy Governor Franz Man- nity who can gain value from this type derson, Wesley Howell of Workforce HRof forum,” professionals commented with Brown.an avenue “The to con- ex- Opportunities and Residency Cayman, ference, now in its 16th year, provides Pilar Bush of Dart Enterprises Ltd. and Shomari Scott of Health City Cayman blechange networking ideas, discuss opportunity challenges, for all sharebusi- Islands. Participants also enjoyed a va- experiences and of course, is an invalua- riety of Marketplace Vendors which tinues to grow every year, and we en- a long way in helping HR professionals brought depth and diversity to the con- andness businessprofessionals.” professionals in attend- “The conference has been and con- toer-changing keep up with and thethis marketconference trends can and go ference. This year, the event saw over 200 HR Next year’s conference is slated to courage members of the HR communi- be noted that one does not have to be a take place May 2020 and the CISHRP ance and there was a large presence ty locally and from across the region to memberadapt to to the attend. new landscape.” It should updates.team encourages  all to follow their page from both the private and the public put this event in their calendar,” stated on Facebook at facebook.com/cishrp for sectors. Brown. “The landscape of HR is ev- ALL THE FUN OF THE CRICKET CARNIVAL COMES TO CAYMAN ... Continued story from page A1 ly delighted that so many teams have entered to play in the Carnival this year, the tournament underway with open- girls’ teams. We have worked hard with and especially with the turnout of the ing remarks. Cayman Cricket has been working closely with both Departments schools cricket programs over the years to promote cricket in Cayman, not only to make the game accessible to boys and Carnival.with schools programmes, but also with girls alike and it is very encouraging to tournaments and events such as the see so much interest this year from chil- dren around 11 years of age. The future is,This in part, is the due �irst to year the thatappointment girls’ teams of of cricket in Cayman is very exciting.” will be taking part in the Carnival which “This year we are also welcoming a of the Pakistan international women’s ateam game from for theeveryone Lighthouse of all agesSchool and for abil- the Sania Iqbal Khan, formerly a member �irst time, further showing that cricket is women and girls. Her work has seen a team, as Senior Development Of�icer for ities – it is completely inclusive and can women and girls with the new Mothers be enjoyed by all” he added. huge increase in interest in cricket from Mr. Hector Robinson QC, President of Cayman Cricket said: “We would like to withand Daughters all the teams (MAD) playing program. an even num- support,thank the not Ministry only with of Sport the Carnival, and the De-but berThe of games Carnival to willsee who be a will fun-�illed take home day partment of Education for their ongoing the Championship Cup, the Intermedi- Wealso are in bringinglooking forward cricket intoto a greatthe schools day of and to make it inclusive for everyone. ting the Governor, Mr. Martyn Roper Bermuda to contest the next round of ate Cup, and the Consolation Cup. There val atmosphere and some entertaining through his paces at the beginning of furtherthe ICC T20sponsors World of Cup the Quali�iers.Carnival who in- outwill thebe aday. true carnival atmosphere with sport and fun, with a Caribbean carni- June, the Carnival on 21 June, closely fol- Cayman Cricket would like to thank music, DJ’s, and entertainment through- lowed on 06 July by the Under 19 boys cricket.” team travelling to Toronto to take part in trophiesclude Domino’s for the Pizza,event. and also Winners Peter Anderson, Technical Director of This season is proving extremely busy ICC Americas Under 19 Tournament, the Circle who will be providing T-shirts and Cayman Cricket, said: “We are absolute- for Cayman Cricket, with the teams put- Senior National Men’s team travelling to UCCI Hospitality Graduate Receives McCormick Scholarship ... Continued story from page A1 and said, “We are very proud of Laurent in the hospitality industry upon his re- turn. ing the �irst ‘Wendy Bullock Lifetime lowed him to pursue his dreams with Achievement Bursary’, in honor of the whose exemplary performance has al- The budding hospitality professional 49 years Wendy dedicated to McCor- McCormick & Company, Incorporated stood out among his peers, according mick. Laurent is a very worthy recipient, the generous support of McCormick, a is a global leader in �lavor. With $5.3 bil- to Mr. Jackson. “Laurent’s determina- achieving an exceptional standard in his regular contributor to the wellbeing of lion in annual sales, the company manu- tion and commitment was evident from fullchosen potential. course By and investing we are delightedin Laurent’s to this community.” factures, markets and distributes spices, apparentthe beginning, as he but impressed his potential his mentors for suc- play a part in helping him achieve his As Dr. McAfee leads with her vi- seasoning mixes, condiments and other cess in the industry became even more sion for a student-centred, suitably �lavorful products to the entire food in- Caymanfurther education, and hope toand inspire that of the future Islands’ re- forresourced graduates UCCI, as shethey underscoredprepare to take the dustry – retail outlets, food manufactur- with his work ethic and willingness to cipients, we are investing in the future of importance of such opportunities ers and foodservice businesses. McCor- lysharpen for ten his years skills.” to support Caymanian mick was named as one of DiversityInc’s MGIL has pledged US$5,000 annual- young people to consider the pursuit of their place in society. “UCCI provides bleTop Companies50 for Diversity and inCorporate 2018 and Knights is also a career in the food industry.” giftsa student-centred and talents while education preparing that for al- a listed in Barron’s 100 Most Sustaina- graduates of the School of Hospitali- The scholarship is awarded on the lows each person to develop unique ty Studies to pursue further studies in basis of merit, and the scholarship com- Global 100 Most Sustainable Companies Culinary and Food and Beverage. The mittee will give special attention to scho- meaningful life and rewarding career. in 2019. The organisation operates in scholars may have the opportunity to abilitylastic, sporting,to lead. Laurent, and civic who attainments, also shines Scholarships from and cooperative noover matter 150 countrieswhere or andwhat territories you eat, andyou spend a week at McCormick to explore as well as to candidates’ character and learning experiences with employers employs over 12,000 people. Every day, internship.diverse career opportunities in the food ensure clear pathways to employment industry, with the prospect of a summer deemedas a football deserving star and of hasthe activelyopportunity. partic- and enhance workforce readiness for Life™.can enjoy food �lavored by McCormick. ipated in on and off campus events, was JohnsonCaymanians,” and Wales she said. University in Florida McCormick Brings the Joy of Flavor to Managing Director of MGIL, Donald Laurent has been accepted into the  Pratt, welcomed the decision, saying, Dr. Stacy R. McAfee, President and For more information, visit www.mc- “We congratulate Laurent on receiv- CEO of UCCI offered her congratulations and plans to pursue a successful career cormickcorporation.com. LOCAL NEWS C�������� T���� Friday, June 21, 2019 | Issue No 391 PAGE A9 Dancescape at the Harquail Theatre ... Continued story from page A6

Liana Coggins and Nissi Vassell together explored themes‘Protected’ of faith was and adoubt. thoughtful dance, as dancers

As always, alongside all these contemporary and imaginative dances, Dance Unlimited likes to remem- ber Cayman’s rich dance heritage, and ‘Quadrille En- riched,’ was just that, a traditional Quadrille dance, in traditional Caymanian dresses, as the Explorers celebrated the wonderful music left to us by the Cay- manian band, Radley Gourzong and the Happy Boys, as played by Swanky. After the intermission, the dance ‘Matryoshk’, cho- reographed by Nicole Durrant explored the theme of developing different selves to cope with the world around us. ‘Mas explosion,’ was a celebration of the Caribbean’s Carnival Mas bands. “Dance like no one is ‘Human,’watching,” explored was the some idea ofbehind the barriers “Crazy,” we performed put up to by the Intermediate dancers. block others from reaching our hearts with their love. ‘Made for Now,’ the �inal dance of the show, was a joyful dance all about celebrating every moment of life. ALL ABOUT EDUCATION | BUSINESS PAGE A10 Friday, June 21, 2019 | Issue No 391 C�������� T���� Tertiary Education: Critical for the Present and Future

prosperity. theIn top the skills US, employers The National are Associationlooking for growth, reduces poverty and boosts problem, political problem, ethnic prob- of Colleges and Employers identi�ied latedlem, problems religious to problem, mention a educational few. It only In order: problem-solving skills, ability The report says that ‘a highly skilled takesproblem, a sound Science mind, and a technologicallymind imbued with re- from recent college graduates in 2018. workforce, with a solid post-secondary areeducation, more employable, is a prerequisite earn higher for innova- wag- to work in a team, communication skills, tion and growth: well- educated people ofre�lective the problem thinking, at whichhand canand engagegenerate in tionleadership, skills, stronginitiative, work detail-oriented,ethic, analytic/ possibledeep analysis, solutions to come or options up with to causesarrive quantitative skills, verbal communica- es, and cope with economic shocks bet- ter.’ It continues- ‘Higher education ben- problem.’ �lexibility/adaptability, technical skills, e�its not just the individual, but society at a decision; to solve a or get out of the interpersonal skills, computer skills, haveas well. healthier Graduates habits, of and higher have education a higher creativity, friendly/outgoing personal- are more environmentally conscious, She explains further that critical guage.ity, tactfulness, entrepreneurial skills/ thinking involves ‘delving into context, risk-taker and �luency in a foreign lan- level of civic participation.’ asking for and examining the evidence, skills, ability to work in teams, written ‘Also, increased tax revenues from the context of judgement, and the rele- The top-�ive are problem-solving higher earnings, healthier children, and vant criteria for making the judgment WORLD WATCH stitutionsreduced family prepare size individuals all build not stronger only well and so on. It employs not only logic communication, leadership and a strong bynations. providing In short, them higher with adequate education and in- but broad intellectual criteria such as inwork various ethic. settings, they are best honed relevant job skills, but also by preparing clarity, credibility, accuracy, precision, PAGEWhereas 10 these skillsWednesday, can be developed October 18, 2017 | Issue No 132relevance, depth, breath, fairness and Caymanian Times ly when done with appropriate work- likelysigni�icance.’ to live rationally, reasonably in the tertiary education space especial- them to be active members of their com- It is the critical thinker who is more  Dr. Livingston Smith is the Vice President munities and societies’. points out ‘they are keenly aware of and Provost of UCCI force involvement and experiences. In addition to these bene�its is the fact and empathically because, as Adeyemi BRITAINThe bene�its of University education thatBRACES...for tertiary education, more than any a hurricane areThe well unusual known andnature governments of this acrossyear’s normal.other level, must teach and develop the theLondon inherent was �lawed already nature noticing of human the In the early hours of October 1987 Atlanticthe region hurricane must aim season to dramatically is making itsin- skillsThis ofis criticalthe most thinking. powerful These storm skills to effectsthinking of when this left weather unguided. phenomenon They work thatmoresouthern are rational inherent England and in civilized wasdoing battered so.’ society. by Even the impactcrease felt the as percentage far north of as their the citizensBritish haveare vital hit Ireland for the insustenance over 50 years. of our dem- Mondaydiligently afternoon to develop with the the intellectual skies turning vir- atunannounced that, they recognize Great Storm the complexities (they didn’t Isles.versitywho study graduates at this level.and this A little must over be halfthe ocratic practices and for the further evo- antues orange of intellectual tint and integrity,the sun taking intellectual on an inghave if namesleft to then). itself is biased, distorted, The storm was Monday evening eerie glow. aimofMainland the of populationour governmentsUK and of SingaporeNorthern in the region. areIreland uni- islution thus and a requirement maturity of for our national societies. devel- The humility, intellectual civility, intellectu- partial,SheThe concludes uninformedvery thatexperienced or ‘Most downright of ourweather think- prej- ploughingexamined life,its to wayborrow north-eastwards from Socrates, al empathy, intellectual sense of justice are bracing for a pounding from the opment. thatWeather no matter experts how explainedskilled they that are was as forecaster who under-estimated its through Northern Ireland, which is part and con�idence in reason. They realized remnants of Hurricane Ophelia which due to dust from the Sahara desert impending ferocity has found as much el Fortraining example, and so some has some 15% percentway to go. of of theCritical United Kingdom, Thinking before Skills sweeping udiced. Yet the quality of our lives and has roared up through the North Atlantic that Ophelia had dragged through the notoriety as the storm itself which killed andthe wasJamaican battering workforce the Irish has Republic tertiary lev- on into Scotland. Euro- atmospheretimesthinkers, fall theyprey combined canto mistakes always with improve in haze reasoning, caused their that of what we produce, make or build 18 people and caused extensive damage. Monday with gusts close to 100 miles an peanNorthern Journal England, of Educational Wales Practiceas well, reasoning abilities and that they can at depends precisely on the quality of our Though Barbados spends six percent of Writing on the subject in the thought. Shoddy thinking is costly, both hour. as London and other areas in south- away as Portugal. Britain is better prepared this time theits GDP world, on it education has some andway has to go, attained from its a the nature of these skills and why they ruleshuman and irrationality, taboos, self-interest prejudices, and biases, vest- thinkingin money in and the in life quality of a nationof life. Thisand thatfact east England were expected to feel the by the glow of forest fires from as far around. literacyAlready rate three of 98%, people one have of the been highest killed in Vol. 1, No. 2, Sunday Adeyemi, outlines ed-interest.’distortions,The severe uncriticalextra-tropical accepted storm comes social ofunderpins the individual.’ the importance of critical in Ireland, and there have been power effects of the storm with high winds and just a few days after the 30th anniversary It comes just a few days after the 25th outagescurrent 25%,and otherto have disruptions half of its popula-which torrentialnotare neededbe able rain byto forecast society.solve foreven She some the rightly regions,minut- ex- of another weather phenomenon in this pointsanniversary and requires of the now every infamous stage of Great our mighttion university take over level a week trained. to Somereturn 23% to especiallyestplains problem. that those ‘One, We in whonow the cannotnorth.live in think,a world may of partly Again,strive of the to Adeyemi world.improve has the it world all right in what- when StormThese of are1987. fundamentally important of Caymanians have college degrees. she says that ‘People who think critical-  A World Bank Report on the sub- education system, especially at the Uni- ject says that Higher education fosters problems – social problem, economic ever ways they can and contribute to a versity level, to rise to this challenge. KPMG runs series of eco-friendly initiatives this Environmental Month

To celebrate Environmental Month in June, KPMG is running a series of initia- tives, encouraging employees to become more environmentally conscious. Partnering with local experts and or- ganizations for a series of talks, KPMG is hosting the Guy Harvey Ocean Foun- dation (GHOF), Refuel Cayman Islands, throughoutthe Department June of to Environment present to employ- and the Department of Environmental Health

ees on topics ranging from in-of�ice re- cycling efforts to local wildlife censuses, such as shark tagging. tivitiesEmployees in June are and getting throughout involved the year. in a series of environmentally-friendly ac-

The initiatives include regular beach clean-ups around the island, taking part in local efforts to clean Cayman’s damaged coral and diving in lion�ish culls. KPMG also sponsored the recent- ly screened ‘Stingray Chronicles Part 2’ documentary in partnership with GHOF, which focuses on Cayman’s stingray population and conservation efforts. To drive awareness across the �irm, KPMG is holding a sustainable eating siblechallenge, for a week, where as participates well as limiting are the en- couraged to eat as sustainably as pos-

use of single-use plastics and non-bio- ofdegradable working cutleryhave been and cups.at the forefront Sustainability and eco-friendly ways  Ane Wessels, Corporate Citizenship Committee Member at KPMG, Janice Blumenthal, Research Officer at Department of Environment, of both the design and functionality of Samantha Hennings and Lou-Anne McMillan, Corporate Citizenship Committee Members at KPMG the new KPMG of�ice since its inception. KPMG’s new home has numerous envi- ronmentally conscious features, includ- anding solarthe ‘Follow-Me’ panels, compostable printing software, cutlery for clean water projects in Africa. Each Manager in Advisory and Head of Com- nings.any different in Cayman, especially with and cups, an in-house recycling system bottle purchased provides clean drink- munity Impact at KPMG. our delicate eco-system,” said Ms. Hen- footprint by only printing when physi- ing water to someone living in Africa for “From the outset of the new of�ice which helps to reduce users carbon �ive years. toproject, the highest there wasenergy a commitment and environmen- to en- ments“We in are order proud to tospread work the closely word withand The of�ice also does not provide any sure that the building was constructed local partners and Government Depart- watercally prompted bottle and at signed the machine. a pledge to limit plastic cups or cutlery, uses stationary leagues getting involved both with the Employees received a ‘Give Me Tap’ made from recyclable material and is tal design standards, with a focus on implement change. It’s great to see col- looking to continue with further posi- reduced water usage and energy saving their use of single-use plastics,Caribbean instead tive change in the future. atfeatures.” a Glancelocal initiatives and day-to-day efforts ausing global a Vivreau initiative �iltered dispelling water the system use toof ing“Environmental a more sustainable Month way is of a living great and re- “KPMG �irms around the world are in of�ice. We’re looking forward to con- �ill their water bottles. ‘Give Me Tap’ is minder of the importance of implement- implementing change, with some of�ices tinuing these combined efforts through- completely removing single-use plas- out Environmental Month and into the plastic water bottles, while raising funds working,” said Samantha Hennings, tics. There is no reason why it should be future.” ADVERTISE WITH US 3 DAYS PER WEEK Monday, Wednesday and Friday Email : [email protected] 916-2000 | www.caymaniantimes.ky LOCAL SPORTS C�������� T���� Friday, June 21, 2019 | Issue No 391 PAGE A11

 Michael Gourzong in action as a goalkeeper  Michael Gourzong Michael Gourzong Memorial Classic Returns for Second Year nian was an avid sportsman and gifted football goal-

The Michael Gourzong Memorial Classic will take the community last year and we are looking forward to place on Saturday, 22 June at the CIFA Field near Pros- Carkeeper City. who played for Bodden Town Sports Club and another day of fun and exciting action on the �ield.” pect Primary School starting at 10am. This is the sec- Savannah United Church. He worked as a mechanic at Mrs. Gourzong said the 2018 Memorial Classic drew ond year for the event, which features adult and youth six �lag football co-ed teams, two football teams and two �lag football and football games, food and refreshments “Michael was very involved in sports so having this Carmen’s City �lag who football has sponsored teams and the that team she prizes is hoping both for years. the and other family activities. The Memorial Classic is or- Memorial Classic in his memory is one of the many ways same participation or more this year. She also thanked ganised by the family and friends of Gourzong who I as his mother, and we, as a family, cope with his loss  tragically drowned in a snorkelling incident at Spotts and honour his memory,” said Mrs. Olga Gourzong. “We Admission for the event and team registration is BeachYouth in June 2016 at the age FA of 24. The young Cup Cayma- are so finalsthankful for the support thattake we received from centrefree. To register a team, call 917.9676.stage

In a day of unprecedented ‘doubles’, the 345 FC and Sunset FC clubs cele- brated winning the Boys Under 11 FA Cup and the Girls Under 13 FA Cup re- spectively. With the victories, 345 FC I secured the 2019 CIFA Boys Under 11 league and FA Cup and likewise, Sunset FC Fuego won the CIFA Girls Under 13 league and FA Cup. In the Boys Under 11 FA Cup �inal, 345 FC I defeated their rivals Sunset FC War- riors 6-1 in a rematch of the Boys Under 11 league �inal. Scorers for 345 FC I in- cluded Tomas Isabel and Danny Lyne (3) with the Warriors contributing to lonethe score goal. line with two unfortunate own goals. Jaxon Cover scored the Warriors’

In the Girls Under 13 FA Cup �inal, Sun- set FC Fuego concluded their undefeated ‘dream’ season with a hard-fought 6-5 penalty shootout victory over Academy SC. After scoring her club’s �irst goal in the 16th minute, Sunset’s Ashlyn Evans grabbed a second in the 47th minute to  2019 Boys Under 15 FA Cup champions Cayman Athletic SC cancel out an Eva Bothwell 27th minute alties.strike and a Taegan Williams goal in the 33rd minute to take the game into pen- only goal. regular time, it would be penalties that SC and Sunset FC secured their places in takin. Culainn Lynch scored 345 FC I’s scheduled for Saturday, June 22 at 5:00 With the score level at 2-2 following the semi �inals. p.m. at the Ed Bush Field in West Bay. 345 FC I were awarded the game with In the Boys Under 15 FA Cup �inal, The Boys Under 17 FA Cup �inal be- would decide the 2019 Girls Under Cayman Brac FC (the Brac were unable Cayman Athletic SC defeated Academy tween Future SC and Academy SC will 13 FA Cup winner. Both goal keepers to travel) while 345 FC I defeated Acad- SC Blue 2-0 thanks to two goals either take place this Saturday at 6:30 p.m. at were in excellent form but the Fuegos emy SC Stingrays 1-0 thanks to a Myron side of half time from Shamir Seymour. the Ed Bush Field. emerged victorious scoring four of their Cruz strike. Future SC got past Acade- In the Boys Under 17 FA Cup semi �i- In addition, the Boys Under 11 league �ive allotted penalties while Academy SC my SC Jaguars 1-0 with Tyler Beckford nal, Future SC defeated Bodden Town FC. consolation game between Latinos FC scored only three of their �ive penalties. getting his name on the score sheet and The semi �inals of the Boys Under 13 Field.and Cayman  Brac FC is scheduled for In the Boys Under 13 FA Cup quarter Sunset FC defeated 345 FC II thanks to FA Cup will be played on Wednesday, June this Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at the Annex �inal games, 345 FC I, 345 FC III, Future goals from Jaxon Cover (2) and Jovi Tar- 19 and Thursday, June 20 with the �inal

 2019 Boys Under 11 FA Cup champions 345 FC I  2019 Girls Under 13 FA Cup champions Sunset FC Fuego WEATHER | HURRICANE WATCH | INSPIRATIONAL | OBITUARIES PAGE A12 Friday, June 21, 2019 | Issue No 391 C�������� T����

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Health City Cayman Islands KOZAILY DESIGNS LTD. Invites application for the following positions

Invites Cayman Nationals & Status Holders to fill in the job post for.. ONE (1) ARCHITECTURAL AUTO CAD TECHNICIAN Administrative Assistant- Accounts Qualifications: • With Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture • Must have in depth knowledge in computer aided design software such as but not limited to AutoCAD, Revit, 3D Max, Photoshop, etc. Graduate/Post Graduate/I.C.W.A./C.A Finance with 3 years’ of experience in • With at least 5 years of relevant work experience relevant field. Experience in the healthcare industry would be advantageous. Job Description: • Determine client’s objectives and requirements; Meet with other professionals Post• holder will be responsible for: and clients at an early stage to agree on the project brief. • Cash collections and deposits and reconciliation of same. • Understand how the design aspects of a construction project influence and relate to performance and functional issues so that practical questions can be addressed. • Payables and receivables. • Sketch preliminary design plans • • Specify materials and furnishings, such as lighting, wall finishes, flooring, Statutory payments and audits. plumbing fixtures, etc. Must have knowledge in preparing, examining and analyzing accounting • Evaluate and advise on environmental, legal and regulatory issues contributing to planning applications and other regulatory application procedures; records, financial statements, and other financial reports to assess • Assess what surveys (e.g. land surveys) are required before work can commence Salary range: US$30,000 to 42,000 per annum based upon experience and ensuring such surveys are undertaken and their results fed into the project. accuracy. MOMENTS OF INSPIRATION • Develop project briefs and working on these as the project progresses; • Prepare final plans, using computer applications such as CAD, sketchup, revit and make presentation for the client Assistant Manager – Finance & Accounts (Claims & Debt Collections) • Advise clients on procuring the best and most appropriate contracts for the work How Will You be Remembered? they are undertaking; • Place orders for materials and oversee installation of the design elements BachelorsThe of CommerceRev’d Christopherwith minimum 5-8 years’Pierce finance and Debt Collections • Liaise with appropriate authorities (planning enquiries, building inspectors) • St Alban’s Church, George Town when producing documentation for statutory approval; experience in any Industry but preferably in healthcare industry. www.churchofenglandcayman.org lett O’Hara in the book and �ilm, “Gone read all about it 2nd Samuel chapters rememberPeople today about getthem awfully but of far concerned greater • Producing, analyzing, and advising on detailed specifications for suitable Must have sound knowledge of medical terminologies used in a hospital materials or processing to be used; surewith youthe Wind”want to and do that?put it off for, “after sin11 andand 12. the forgiveness shown to him about how much Google and Facebook • Carry-out design-stage risk assessments; • settingHow including will you but benot limitedremembered? to CPT/ICD codes.What all, tomorrow is another day.” Are you He was so deeply affected by his • Administering contracts and projects certifications; • doReceive I mean? payments I andmean, post amounts when paid your to customer eyes accounts. concern should be the way that God will • Create and communicate change orders when necessary theThe lives bible and is fullevents of memorableof many people char- by God that he penned, Psalm 51. 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How about you? butMt 16:27 the most Being important remembered question is therefore is this; month with health insurance and pension in accordance with the Cayman Islands • or personal visits in order to recover payment. touched their life or a “glad it’s over” be compared. King David, despite his Government. • Interested applicants may submit their resume to expressionAdvise customers because of necessary you actions are for no debt longer repayment. [email protected]. andcausingSort thatand filetrouble? would correspondence, true, but and it perform is a question miscellaneous bible duties suchto whom as God refers to as “a man berAll Judas, of Jesus’ he’s disciples the one loved who him,betrayed save behow as will a faithful God will servant remember in whom us? he de- Some might say, “That’s pretty direct” andafter lustful, mine own as wellheart.” as Actsa murderer. 13:14 He one. His name was Judas. You remem- lights;How or, will will God he remember remember you? you asWill one it • answering correspondence and writing reports. You see, David could be impetuous who lived, like Judas, a life of outward KOZAILY DESIGNS LTD. tioworthArrange regarding your for debt earnest repaymentthis matter, consideration. or establish every repayment human Why? schedules, based on thoughtJesus for he 30 knew pieces Jesus’ of silver. business Judas better put • Becausecustomers' we financial all die. situations. There is a perfect ra- tried his best to cover up his sin, but thanon a showJesus ofdid. being He thena true demonstrated disciple but Invites Cayman Nationals & Status Holders to fill in the job post for.. SalarydayNegotiate Range: it will credit USD be 30,000.00 extensionsyour turn towhen USDand necessary. 40,000.00 mine. per Annum.God had observed it all and sent the his heart’s real attitude, not by obedi- willshow it withoutbe through repentance Jesus’ blood and of faith? for- life conceived ends at some point. Some Prophet Nathan to confront him. When Either way, we will be remembered but ONE (1) BOOKKEEPER/ACCOUNTANT Resident Medical Officer Qualifications: his sin was exposed, David did not re- is how Judas is remembered. righteous judge of all?  • Must have a professional license or certificate issued by any recognized Many will respond to such a question spond haughtily in de�iance, but rather ence, but with a traitor’s kiss. And that giveness or the factual �indings of the professional body (CA, ACCA, CPA). MBBS• like with Margaret MD/Fellowship Mitchell’s in Pediatric character, with 5-7 years Scar- of experience.in humility and repentance. You can • Minimum 8 years post-qualification work experience. Extensive experience in the practice of Pediatric with additional • Exceptional working knowledge of QuickBooks Premier. • • Well versed in financial statements’ preparation and analysis. experience in care of Acute Pediatric inpatients (desirable). OBITUARIES • With the ability to develop strategies and plans for short, mid, & long term Should be aware of JCI policies and procedures and would have worked in financial goals of the organization. Salaryhigh range: volume Salary Cardiac will and/or be on Orthopedics Percentage tertiary basis prorated care Hospitals. according to • Keen in details and well-rounded in internal control policy and execution Churchill’s Funeral Home Churchill’s Funeral Home Churchill’s Funeral Home • Excellent organizational, oral and written communication skills. hours of engagement. Job Description: We have been asked to announce the passing of We have been asked to announce the passing of Mr. Osmond Osbourne Mayhew, Mr. George Leo Kelly, • Budget management and cash flow monitoring. We have been asked to announce the passing of Onlywho shortlisted passed away candidates on Tuesday, are guaranteedJune 04, 2019. a response. Mr. Cleveland R. Ferguson, who passed away on Monday, June 03, 2019. • Financial statements’ preparation and analyses – these include but not limited A Thanksgiving Service will be held at who passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2019. A Thanksgiving Service will be held at to the analysis of all real and nominal accounts as well as performing variance & Cayman Islands Baptist Church, A Graveside Service will be held at Ninety Nine & Nine Church, Powell-Smith financial ratio analysis. Suitably163, experienced Pedro Castle Caymanians, Rd, Savannah Status holders, on Residents with Employment Prospect Cemetery, Grand Cayman on Drive, West Bay, Grand Cayman Saturday June 22, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. • Recording of daily financial transactions in accounting software: Quickbooks Saturday, June 22, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 22, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. Rights onlyViewing need will to apply. be from 2:00-3:00 p.m. Viewing: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. • Perform reconciliation of cash in bank, payables, receivables and other balance Viewing: 9:00 – 9:30 a.m. Interment at Prospect Cemetery. Interment at: Boatswain Bay Cemetery sheet accounts. Please send resume to [email protected], P.O. Box-10590, KY1-1005, Condolences can be registered at churchillsfuneralhome.com Condolences can be registered at churchillsfuneralhome.com Condolences can be registered at churchillsfuneralhome.com • Liaise with Project Manager in the review and analysis of project costs, payment Cayman Islands. 12-Oct-2017. applications & contracts. Deadline to submit application is • Accounts receivable management – from billing to collection to report generation to analysis of aging of receivables, to recommendation on the provision for bad Churchill’s Funeral Home Churchill’s Funeral Home debts. • Accounts payable management – from processing of suppliers’ invoices to Advertise We have been asked to announce the passing of We have been asked to announce the passing of payment to budget allocation. Ms. Gretchen Allen, Mr. Bernie Eugene Manderson, • Review existing company internal control policies and procedures and prepare here! who passed away on Monday, June 10, 2019. who passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2019. revisions/suggestions for management approval A Thanksgiving Service will be held at A Thanksgiving Service will be held at George Town Seventh Day Adventist Church Remuneration and benefits: Church of God Chapel, Bodden Town on Contact a staff member on Sunday, June 23, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, June 29, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. CI$3,000-4,000/month with health insurance and pension in accordance with the to find out how you can Viewing: 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. Viewing: Closed Casket Cayman Islands Government. There will be no interment. Interment will be confirmed at a later date. Interested applicants may submit their resume to advertise in this spot! [email protected]. Condolences can be registered at churchillsfuneralhome.com Condolences can be registered at churchillsfuneralhome.com REGIONAL C360 C�������� T���� Friday, June 21, 2019 | Issue No 391 PAGE B1 Jamaica Government Announces Investigation into Detention and Abuse of Fishermen by US Coast Guard

been reported to the Consulate or headquarters in The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade have not discovered any record of a complaint having says it is investigating the matter in which four Jamai- can �ishermen have brought a case against the United Kingston,” she said. States Coast Guard for alleged mistreatment, following Johnson Smith stressed that the allegations are of their arrest and detention in 2017 in Haitian waters. serious concern to the Ministry, as the rights of Jamai- The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and the cans at home and aboard are always of paramount im- law �irm Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP last week �iled portance to the Government of Jamaica. a lawsuit against the US Coast Guard, seeking damages She expressed the hope that justice would be deliv-  The Jamaican fishermen who say they were detained on behalf of the �ishermen – Robert Dexter Weir, Pat- ered in the matter now before the US court. illegally and abused by the US Coast Guard rick Wayne Ferguson, Luther Fian Patterson, and David According to the lawsuit �iled by the ACLU, for most Roderick Williams – who were secretly detained with- toof the the elements, �ishermen’s even detention, as one of thethe Coastships sailed Guard into kept a out due process at sea in inhumane conditions on four them outdoors on the decks of the ships and exposed their nightmare. Coast Guard ships for over a month. homes and families in Jamaica and to put an end to The lawyers said the men were held under the Coast hurricane. The men’s skin burned and blistered in the Guard’s unlawful detention and mistreatment policy sun and they were drenched and chilled by rain and spendingA federal a furthercourt sentenced two months them in federaleach to immigration 10 months’ that ramped up in 2012 as part of the United States’ sea water. Throughout the ordeal, the Coast Guard imprisonment, and after serving their sentences and “war on drugs”. Under this policy, the Coast Guard denied the men a phone call, refusing their repeated membersstops boats for in prolongedinternational periods waters, of searchestime in inhumane them and pleas to contact their families in Jamaica to let them detention due to delays caused by the US government, their crew for drugs, destroys boats, and detains crew- know they were alive or even to contact their families the US deported the men to Jamaica in August 2018, aboard. on their behalf. On each of the four ships, Coast Guard nearly a year after they had left Jamaica. conditions, regardless of whether any drugs are found of�icers told the men that it was against policy to allow The ACLU said that as a result of the Coast Guard’s them to make such a call. secret detention and inhumane treatment of the four According to the ACLU, the �ishermen set out on Sep- After making stops in Guantanamo Bay, St Thomas, men, they have suffered and continue to suffer physical stoppedtember 13, their 2017 boat for and a �ishing arrested trip them to Morant before Cays,riddling ex- and Puerto Rico, the Coast Guard delivered the men and psychological trauma. They also returned to their pecting to be gone just one day. But the US Coast Guard to the US Drug Enforcement Administration in Mi- families �inancially ruined. ami, Florida, in October 2017. The men were initial- “The men would like to return to �ishing as they once the vessel with bullets and setting it on �ire. The or- pendingly charged trial. with conspiracy to possess and distribute did, but fear that if they do so, they will again be subject- ganization said the Coast Guard held the men in secret marijuana. They pleaded not guilty and were detained ed to the Coast Guard’s unlawful detention, property-de- for more than a month, chaining them to the exposed struction, and mistreatment policy. That policy and its decks of four different Coast Guard ships, while de- overWhen a month the men – they were learned �inally that permitted they had to been call theirpre- enforcement [are] well-documented, and without chang- nying them access to shelter, basic sanitation, proper sumedfamilies them and deadloved after ones they back failed home to — return the �irst home time from in es to it, these �ishermen and others like them continue to food, and medical care. be at risk of being subjected to it,” the ACLU stated. Jamaica’s Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister fromThis the lawsuit men’s seeks over-month-long to recover damages inhumane for treatment the phys- Senator Kamina Johnson Smith said her ministry be- their �ishing trip. ical, psychological, and emotional trauma resulting came aware of the matter last Thursday, through me- The US ultimately charged the men with provid- theirdia reports, extended and period also saw of detention, the video that in which would the amount �ish- ing “false information” to the Coast Guard about the and secret detention by the Coast Guard and for the toermen human cite rights experiences abuse. of shocking treatment during boat’s destination. They claimed their destination Coast Guard’s destruction of their �ishing boat and oth- was the waters near the coast of Jamaica when they er property. It also seeks declaratory and injunctive re- were actually destined for Haiti. However, the ACLU lief against the Coast Guard, “so that the men can once “We are investigating the situation with our consu- said the men had not lied to the Coast Guard of�icers again freely ply their trade as �ishermen  in internation- late in Miami and other relevant Government agencies but pleaded guilty because they were told that it al waters near Jamaica without exposure to the Coast as we seek to learn more about the case, but to date was the quickest and surest way to get back to their Guard’s unlawful policy and practice”. Appointment of Guyana Election Body’s Chairman Deemed Unconstitutional able to the President, submitted by the

The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) list, the Government and the Opposition today ruled that the process through Leader of the Opposition. Three lists, met and consulted on the “way forward which Justice (retired) James Patterson Oppositionwith a total Leaderof 18 nominees Bharrat Jagdeo. for the Pres-post, liston the was selection submitted and to appointment the President of andthe was appointed Chairman of the Guy- were submitted for consideration by Chairman”. After that meeting, the third ana Elections Commission (GECOM) by three lists. thePresident Constitution. David Granger almost two ident Granger rejected the names on all Presidentrejected as advised being unacceptable. Jagdeo that he would  Chairman of the Guyana Elections years ago was �lawed and in breach of After disapproving the third list, the Commission, Justice (retired) James nothing in its judgment was intended “in The �irst list was rejected as, in the Patterson The Court emphasized, however, that President’s view, the quali�ications and providedselect a Chairman for by the himself, Constitution and he didif the so experience of the nominees did not Leaderin October of the 2017. Opposition This course failed of actionto pres- is ments that were additional, or different, the slightest degree” to cast aspersions seem to conform to the requirements from those stated in the Constitution. In Chairman;on Justice nor Patterson’s was there competence any suggestion and outlined in the Constitution. The sec- the judgment delivered by CCJ President suitability for the position of GECOM theond meaning list was of rejected the Constitution by the President, and the manent ahimself, suitable in part nominee. on the Granger ground that had good faith. as he found it to be unacceptable within justi�ied his decision to appoint a Chair- that President Granger had not acted in terest to further delay the appointment. Justice Adrian Saunders, the Court said it man is to be appointed by the President submittedcriteria he hadto the set Leader out in aof ‘Statement the Opposi- of it Inwould determining not serve the the main public’s issue best in thein- found that the process was �lawed and in The Constitution states that the Chair- tion.Qualities Prior of to the the Chairman submission of the of the GECOM’ third Maureenbreach of theRajnauth-Lee Constitution. stated that by In a concurring judgment, Justice from a list of six persons, not unaccept- case, the CCJ looked �irst at the proper ed, the President will engender greater meaning of Article 161(2) of Guyana’s giving reasons why nominees are reject- sonConstitution. to be eligible That Articlefor appointment sets out theas requirements to be satis�ied for a per- public trust and con�idence in the Elec- tions Commission. Justice Winston An- GECOM Chairman. It also sets out the derson, also in a concurring judgment, Courtgeneral looked process at forthe selecting drafting thehistory Chair- of agreed that the process was �lawed but man. To determine the meaning, the given.did not think that, at the consultative stage, it was necessary for reasons to be Article 161(2), observing that changes had been made to it to promote consen- The Court concluded that the most sus and inclusiveness by involving the thesensible Leader approach of the toOpposition the process and of theap- Leader of the Opposition in the selec- pointing the Chairman of GECOM is for tion process. The CCJ also stressed that other in good faith and, perhaps, even “an onus is placed on the President not President to communicate with each theto �ind President a nominee would unacceptable have himself made. mere- the position of Chairman before a list is ly because the nominee is not a choice submittedmeet to discuss formally. eligible candidates for

The President should only �ind a nomi- neeIt unacceptablewas also found for thatsome the good President reason theHaving CCJ has concluded invited both that sides the appoint-to pres-  Justice (retired) James Patterson taking the Oath of Office before President David Granger on objective grounds”. entment further was in arguments breach of onthe how Constitution, the issue on October 19, 2017  could not, as a precondition to consider- ing a nominee, include eligibility require- should be recti�ied. University of the West Indies to Train Ghanaian Doctors

The University of the West Indies (UWI), Cave Hill “These are issues that are now facing the West Afri- campus in Barbados has entered into an agreement can middle class and the Ghanaian middle class in par- with the University of Ghana (UG), for students to ticular. Students will be exposed to all of this and then study medicine in the Caribbean. return for their clinical training,” Sir Hilary said. Vice Chancellor of UWI, Sir Hilary Beckles made the “They will be better equipped to become African announcement at a breakfast meeting held at UWI’s doctors because they will now know the Diaspora ex-  UWI Vice Chancellor Sir Hilary Beckles (left), speaks Regional Headquarters, Mona, on Sunday to welcome perience, which they can now connect with the home with Ghana’s Minister of Culture, Tourism and Creative members of a delegation from Ghana. experience to make them into national and universal Arts, Barbara Oteng Gyasi, who was part of a Ghanaian delegation in Jamaica for a two-day working visit. The “The government of Barbados has just broken doctors.” group was led by Ghana’s President Nana Addo Danka ground to build a 250-room dormitory speci�ically to studentsUnderscoring in the Caribbean the bene�its will to have be receivedan opportunity by UWI’s to Akufo-Addo. (Credit: JIS) accommodate these Ghanaian students who will be medical programme, the Vice Chancellor said, “our coming into the Medical faculty,” Sir Hilary said, noting that under the project, Ghanaians will to come to the train alongside African students, cross-fertilizing ideas CaribbeanHe pointed and out engage that in their the preclinical training, the years students of the exploredand creating between in themselves both universities. a notion of global Africa.” “We know that the University of the West Indies can medical programme. The project is among a number of initiatives being play a critical role in this because you are training the youth of the Caribbean. You have direct access in im- will be able to study closely conditions such as hyper- Meanwhile, Ghana’s Minister of Culture, Tourism pacting their outlook on life. And we will encourage you  tension and type 2 diabetes, which are major health and Creative Arts, Barbara Oteng Gyasi, is encouraging to get some of your youth to come to Ghana to partici- challenges being faced by the Caribbean region. cultural and economic exchanges with Ghana. pate in the various activities that we have,” she said. GLOBAL NEWS BRIEFS PAGE B2 Friday, June 21, 2019 | Issue No 391 C�������� T����

GLOBAL NEWS BRIEFS Canada may approve Philippines harvests unpopular pipeline too many mangoes ernment is set to is struggling un- approveThe Canadian the highly gov- derThe the Philippinesweight of a sweet but trou- Mountain pipeline blesome burden - a controversial Trans glut of two million soon. mangoes. expansion project

The project, which nuelThe Pinol, agriculture said would boost the cur- mangosecretary, farmers Emma- had rent capacity of the reported an “unu- Trans Mountain pipe- Columbialine from three Alberta times, to the coast of British sual increase” in the per day, pitted against harvest, which they  Philippines has a huge mango surplus to 890,000 barrels phenomenonhad attributed tothat El  The Trans Mountain pipeline is controversial hasNino, led theto unusually climate hot, dry weather taeach and other neighbour Canada’s this year. a million kilograms of the fruit in Met- Britishoil heartland Columbia Alber- whose government is One the Philippine island of Luzon dubbed “Metro Mango”, to try to shift

ifTrans the governmentMountain affair, indeed he has approves been gen- the ro Manila. The fresh mangoes will be strongly opposed to new oil projects. erally consistent in this respect. Now, alone there is a surplus of about 2m sold at 25 pesos (35c) to 50 pesos Trans Mountain was the only new - but an important group of voters will kg of mangoes, according to Mr Pinol, in(70c) bulk. a kilogram to entice buyers, who oil pipeline project the Liberal govern- notproject, be, the the green energy lobby. lobby will be happy an oversupply that has led the price to will get the low prices only if they buy ment of Justin Trudeau has approved, drop from 58 pesos (80c) to as low as internationalusing the argument markets. that Alberta’sHowever, rising this have a winning move. If the government ing25 pesoswith the(35c) glut per before kilogram. the fruit went The department has also launched oil production needs a bigger outlet to Unfortunately, Mr Trudeau does not Mr Pinol stressed the urgency of deal- mangocooking festival classes this to teachweek peopleto drum how up are unlikely to do the government any energy lobby would be alienated. If the to cook with mangoes and will hold a support and the purchase of the project for some reason rejects the project, the needto waste to do and something sent the price about of this mangoes in the vote later this year. crashing further, hurting farmers. “We excitement and demand for the fruit. favours in the upcoming parliamentary election results in Alberta are any in- Foreign interest in the cheap man- dication of popular sentiment,  this de- next two weeks,” he added. goes is helping ease the burden. They Mr Trudeau came to power on the cision could contribute to the Liberals The agriculture department has hope to increase daily mango imports environmental wave, and except for the losing the election in October. launched a marketing campaign, to Hong Kong and Dubai. Venezuelans rush to UK children paid $1k Peru in late bid to stab rivals Venezuelans in their thousands byBritish gang bosses children to stab are into Peru in a bid to rivalbeing teens paid overas the $1,000 UK’s have rushed to cross tion of tougher mi- rages on. grationbeat the laws. introduc- knife crime epidemic Under new laws bounty hunters are The baby-faced urday, Venezuelans needintroduced to have on a pass- Sat- ryinggiven out cash the by gruesome “elders”, port and visa to en- so they can avoid car- ter Peru. theattacks gangland themselves. bosses “don’tYouth want workers to get their said Authorities say  Venezuelans flocked to Peru before the deadline fromabout neighbouring 6,000 Ven- ezuelans crossed hands dirty” and know  The UK’s knife crime problem is out of control times the daily average. ploit.there is a “continuous Ecuador alone on Thursday, three lans,” he said. “I think it’s complete- stream” of teens to ex- ly logical and justi�ied to ask them to have been linked to at least one stabbing UnitedSome Nations. four million people have �led bring visas to ensure better control of - withThe attacksteens willing in Merseyside to use a in blade Liverpool on a edBritain wave of is bloodshedcontinuing related to battle to aknives knife Venezuela since 2015, according to the Venezuelanwho enters.” migrants and refugees. Co- crime epidemic with an unprecedent- has resulted in high unemployment Latin American countries host most One teen said “young kids are getting years. The country’s imploding economy rival to gain “more respect” from elders. has been unleashed in the UK in recent and hundreds of thousands of people lombia has the most at 1.3 million, fol- vealed his pal ended up in hospital after needand shortageshumanitarian of food aid. and medicine, lowed by Peru with 768,000, accord- money put on their heads” as he re- In 2018, the number of fatal stabbings ing to UN �igures. He revealed some people would go to in England and Wales was the highest wanting to enter Peru only required a Under the government of Nicolás becoming the target of a $1,000 bounty. it has ever been since records began in Previously, Venezuelan citizens Maduro, the economy has collapsed, to resolve a dispute - where people were 1946. and shortages of food and medicines watch “straighteners” - a planned �ight The total number of recorded police defendednational ID the card. tougher migration re- have become widespread. incidents involving a blade was an as- Peru’s President Martin Vizcarra In parts of the oil-rich country, fuel “getting stabbed”. uedtonishing to blight 44,443. the nation - with four peo- has become scarce and drivers queue Merseyside Police saw one of the big- pleAnd killed in 2019, in London the nightmare this weekend. has contin-  strictions. “Our country has opened its for days at gas stations. There are also gest surges in knife crime last year with arms to more than 800,000 Venezue- frequent blackouts. a 35 percent rise. Unhappy Cubans Honduras gripped by migrate to US dengue cases ing to leave the Cubans are �lock- The Honduras Health Department Since Sunday, Health Minister Alba has declared a state of emergency in 12 Consuelo Flores, placed the districts aisland poor becausestate – and its provinces due to the rise of dengue cas- of Atlantida, Colon, Comayagua, economy is in such es, a disease that is affecting over 10,000 Copán, Cortes, Francisco Morazan, In- Hondurans with an increasing death toll. alert.tibuca, La Paz, Lempira, Olancho, San- tremelythe United popular States The mosquito-spread illness is ta Barbara and Yoro under sanitation destination.is ironically an ex- mainly affecting children, according to reports and 70 people have died due Honduras,According Rodolfo to representative Pena, this Central of the to the disease. Of them, 23 are children Pan American Health Organization in ezuelaThe have economic greatly under 10 years of age. dif�iculties of Ven- The president of Honduras Medical American country has 77 percent of all College, Suyapa Figueroa, hit out at the serious dengue cases in the region. reduced the sup- government for having not declared Of every 10 dengue cases in the con- toply Cuba of and discounted all but ingthe doneemergency its duty. last year and for hold- ternationaltinent, seven level, are he in said. Honduras,  which crude oil shipments  Cubans still risk their lives to leave the island ing doctors responsible instead of hav- means it is at an alarming scale at in- tive business deals. eliminated lucra- fuel and food, even for those residents The impact is seen in the shortage of believean in�lexible that the communist only way bureaucracy. to improve theirMany lives Cubans, is to emigrate especially away the from young, the who hold convertible pesos, the Cuban currency substitute for the dollar. in make shift boats. The US has also restricted American island. Some even make their attempts visitors and banned cruise ship stops on the island, greatly reducing another Peru,There joining is a larger steady streams trickle ofin CubansCentral major source of foreign exchange. Cu- to Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, and bans are recalling the infamous “spe- cial period” after the collapse of the America and Mexico, making their way Soviet Union when the cut off in Sovi- Cubansto the southernform the border.next largest After group Hondu- of et aid caused a severe contraction in thoserans, Guatemalans,seeking asylum and Elin Salvadorans,the United the Cuban economy. Visitors perceive   Honduras is fighting to control dengue fever cases a rising concern about the future, an impatience with economic stress, and States. INTERNATIONAL SPORTS C�������� T���� Friday, June 21, 2019 | Issue No 391 PAGE B3 Nigerians defy sexism to kick it

The Women’s World Cup in France is scored in her club's 4-1 Champions in full force with Jamaica’s Reggae Girlz League �inal defeat by Lyon last month. formaking women’s their footballdebut. Just in the by Caribbean.reaching the money"I would to do have it. to walk to training be- Finals,For Nigeria's Jamaica players,are making the atournament statement cause they didn't want to give me the

I had"Sometimes to lie to them I would and go leave to my school friend's to is about far more than just football. The housestrain, then before rush playing back home. football. Sometimes If I saw nine-time African champions remain my dad, I would have to run away so he the only nation from that continent to have quali�ied for every tournament sinceFor itssome introduction in Nigeria, in football 1991, and is not yet didn't see me." their players still face barriers at home. Nigeria's best run came in 1999, when progressthey reached beyond the the quarter-�inals group stages inin the seen as an acceptable occupation for United States, but they have failed to women. "This view is not just in Nige- ria but in Africa as a whole," said striker past four competitions.  Nigeria’s women are Africa’s most successful team Asisat Oshoala, 24, who plays for Bar- lenges,From the carrying Nigerian the hopesteam have of a conti-over- celona and is one of the game's most nent to battling against personal chal- exciting talents. "The women are sup- of women's football, Ordega is pushing posed to be housewives. They are sup- come a lot. en'sal side, football. thinks Nigeria has a "long way to forAs better well aspay changing for players people's in Nigeria. opinions posed to be in the kitchen - that is the Women's football in Africa is not as go" to change these perceptions of wom- problem.Nigeria, We with are three trying points to change from their popular as it is in Europe, says Oshoala, openingmentality." three games against Norway who adds "the mentality is really, really "A lot of the time, people don't even "The pay level is so low behind the down". know anything is happening," Ordega men," said Ordega. "If we could get just "In Africa, you only have a few people weresaid. "Theythe men's are team, not even something covering would this 30-40 percent of what they get, it would and South Korea and a 1-0 loss to France, interested in female football," she says. World Cup, which I think is bad. If it be really nice. Now we don't even get 10 areBut ranked had Oshoala's38th in the parents world hadand theirhave "Most parents don't want their kids to percent of that. way,certainly she wouldmade theirnot have mark. been involved. play. They want them to go to school. de�initely have been done." "We do the same thing that they do. That almost affected my own career, but Ordega, 25, has played football in Rus- WeBut play pay 90is not minutes; at the forefront we play of in Orde- the I was lucky because I pulled through." mothersia, Sweden, she would America, never Australia, get married Spain if ga'sWorld mind Cup when and at she's the representingOlympics." Nige- "I would stay with them and not get And Shanghai Shengli forward Fran- and China, and was once told by her any money for food," says Oshoala, who cisca Ordega, a team-mate in the nation- she decided to stick with football. byria. inspiring To her, "being the younger successful generation. is not about "People around me would say 'you money"Nigeria’s and women she gains are moreearning ful�ilment a pit- will never get married because nobody andwants I saidto marry 'no' buta career deep woman',"down it doessays Ordega. "They asked if it bothers me tance compared to England’s women loved ones. who stand to earn more than $55,000 because you're not supported by your someeach inof bonusesthe players if theywould win usually the World earn every day. My mum was so against it but inCup. a whole The rewardyear from would football. be more than "There are a lot of challenges like that to play football for those reasons. I was now she is happy. She never wanted me The 2019 World Cup championship team will win $4 million, and the total stubborn. I decided to do what I loved. I doubleprize money what awardedthe women’s to all World 24 teams Cup amNigeria glad because are joined my bystubbornness Cameroon in took the is roughly $30 million. Both �igures are me somewhere."  France are the World Cup favourites paid out to teams during the 2015  tour- group stages, as well as South Africa, who nament in Canada. Hosts France are the are competing in their �irst World Cup. �irm favourites to win the cup. Tyson puff ed up Holder calls for over weed resort better results Jason Holder says the

CaliforniaMike Tyson desert. is planning to build a gi- lowingheavyweight the event. champ earned the title gantic “weed resort” in the middle of the “heavy-weed champion of the world fol- West Indies face a tough from boxing, news about the boxing leg- task to reach the World endEver has sinceusually Tyson been about of�icially something retired Tyson revealed his cannabis resort will etCup defeat semi-�inals against Bangla- after reportedly include a luxury hotel, camp- deshtheir on dismal Monday. seven-wick- ing facilities, an amphitheatre for con- bizarre. In fact, the latest Tyson sighting certs, a Tyson University to educate fu- is not far from what is expected as the waterture farmers park-style about lazy cannabis-cultivation river in the world. Holder's side fell victim wasformer believed “baddest to be man weed. in the planet” was techniques and the head-turning longest to the second highest run spotted in public holding a joint, which chase in World Cup histo- The resort will allow selling and ry as Bangladesh reached holdingAccording and smoking to Celebrity a joint Cover at Ronald News, smoking of cannabis anywhere inside 322It forwas threedisappointing with 8.3 the former boxing champ was seen seemsthe ranch. to be serious about his endeav- forovers Holder to spare after at theyTaunton. had Virginia. Although the idea sounds crazy, Tyson Reagan Washington National Airport in eight, only to implode seen smoking a foot-long spliff during a our and even funded a website called posted a solid 321 for Prior to this sighting, Tyson was also TysonRanch.com. The website show- ofcases stores. future  events and different Tyson pywith bowling. a combination of marijuana festival in Los Angeles back in Ranch merchandise, as well as locations woeful �ielding and slop- February. The 52-year-old former world The West Indies have lost three of their �ive matches and, with four games left, captain Hold- er conceded there is only  Jason Holder wants West Indies to improve teama slim tournament. chance they can make the semis in the 10- moment, but it's not impossible. We have"It's to lookingplay every tough game at here this presentnow as "If we want to go through into the semi-�inals we've got to beat the best every game left to give ourselves a re- teams," Holder said. "We've got to back a �inal," Holder said. "We've got to win ourselves and be more clinical with the ball.West A few Indies top playedges New didn't Zealand go our at way, the form,ally good are thechance." West Indies' next two op- but we didn't help ourselves as well.”  Mike Tyson is planning to open a cannabis resort ponents.New Zealand and India, both in �ine  Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester on Saturday. Creaky James still a major pull for Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers have had a tumultuous time tive free agents' fears about the lack of leadership and in recent months, which is why pulling off the trade for organisationalBut a trip to thestability draft lotteryin the purple-and-gold and organisational recess- dys- aftermath,Anthony Davis LeBron gives James them notsome making reason the for playoffsoptimism. for es of Staples Center. The bizarre departure of Magic Johnson and all its function weren't the biggest factors resonating with the �irst time in years and other troubling episodes. stars who might otherwise consider the Lakers. The And so the news Saturday that the Lakers had �inally biggest factor was, of course, LeBron. landed AD in a trade with the New Orleans Pelicans, James will turn 35 in December of his 17th NBA sea- was more than a coup. It was a necessity. Even before son, and he's coming off a year in which he played a ca- the catastrophic injuries suffered by Golden State War- reer-low 55 games because of injury. Everything about riors stars Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson during his career to this point has de�ied belief, especially the NBA Finals, the Lakers' hopes for a big free-agent when it comes to his durability. But he's at the stage score were dwindling. when decline happens fast. sonTo games. attract Johnson a big-name so awkwardly star was stepping always going down tofrom be Even before Durant and Thompson went down with dif�icult for the Lakers who only won 37 regular sea- injuries that are expected to cost them all or most of wasthe 2019-20 a surprise. season,  the Lakers were not on their short  LeBron James may be in decline at 34 his job as team president—and then criticising almost list of teams to consider this summer. So getting Davis everyone in his wake—did nothing to dispel prospec- PUZZLES | COMICS PAGE B4 Friday, June 21, 2019 | Issue No 391 C�������� T����

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