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INSIDE THIS ISSUE CAYMAN OFFICER CADETS  LOCAL NEWS — A3 HIT HOME STRETCH By Royal Regiment Public Relations Offi ce

The Caymanian contingent working with the Royal Bermuda Regiment is on the home stretch of two weeks of tough training. CAYMAN CRISIS CENTRE APPEAL Now the �ive Of�icer Cadets were scheduled to take part in a Passing Out Parade on Friday alongside private sol-  LOCAL NEWS — A4 diers from the RBR. The Regiment troops earlier last week got lessons in �irst aid and �ield communications, as well as �ir- ing their �irst shots on the range at the RBR’s . And they spent their �irst night under canvas at Hog Bay in Sandys Parish, a 32 acre national park, as well as tackling the formidable RBR assault course. Of�icer Cadet Theodore Kelly, 29, said he enjoyed the �irst aid training, which MILLER PRESSES FOR involved... Continued him lifting story burly on RBR page recruit A7 NO-CONFIDENCE MOTION AGAINST SPEAKER Lobster fishing season closes  LOCAL NEWS — A5 Sunday, 1st March

season closes Sunday, 1 March. The Cayman Islands lobster �ishing

The National Conservation Law (NCL) eachsets theyear. closed No one season may take for lobster from�ish- ing from 1 March through 30 November

Cayman waters, or purchase, receive or possess lobster taken from Cayman wa- CIG Of�ice in the UK (CIGO-UK) ters during that period. assists with London trip The closed seasons for various pro- tected species, including lobster, are set to allow these creatures a chance to re-  AGRICULTURAL SHOW — A6 populate in the wild. The NCL sets a general penalty upon conviction of up to four years imprison- ment and/or up to $500,000 in �ines for the illegal removal of marine protected species... from Continued the environment. story on page A2 DEPUTY SPEAKER QUITS AMID SPEAKER CONTROVERSY Sunrise Adult Training Centre (SRC) display their creativity The next sitting of the Cayman Islands a female member of the public being in- Legislative Assembly will most likely be jured, only to be followed by the Speak-  REGIONAL — B1 presided over by a new Speaker or Dep- er taking a temporary leave of absence, uty Speaker. leaves me in an untenable situation In a surprising turn of events, both when considering the severity and seri- substantive holders of the two most ousness of this incident and the impli- senior positions in the LA have stepped cations of the Speaker's planned leave.” away from their roles. In a comment on the matter which has The Deputy Speaker Hon. Bernie Bush been occupying centre stage in ongo- MLA has resigned in an announcement ing public discourse, the now ex-Deputy that comes on the heels of the Speaker Speaker said he was “encouraged by the Hon. McKeeva Bush taking a leave of ab- many people who refuse to stay silent and sence after being caught up in a swirl of refuse to compromise their principles. controversy over allegations of assault. “More and more people are choosing In a statement Hon. Bernie Bush cited do the hard but right thing, instead of go- the controversy which has engulfed the ing along trying to justify the easy wrong.” substantive Speaker as the main reason In his statement which promoted Bermuda boasts zero homicides for his decision. the hashtags... Continued ‘#sheissupported’ story on page and A3  The Deputy Speaker Hon. Bernie Bush “The recent incident involving the Speaker of the House which resulted in Caymanian

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POLICE NEWS Police Recover Drug and CIGTV GUIDE Firearm Following a FOR WEEK OF MARCH 3 - 6 Tuesday, 3 March 12:00 AM National Heroes Day Celebration Vehicle Stop 3:40 AM News Update 4:00 AM Down to Earth with the Premier 4:20 AM Rosa Harris In Davos 4:30 AM Her Story is Our History for Cinegy 5:00 AM Dementia & Alzheimer's Disease talk 27 May 201 Just before noon on Tuesday 25 Feb- 6:00 AM News Update ruary, police had cause to stop a vehicle 6:20 AM Down to Earth with the Premier 6:45 AM Rosa Harris In Davos that was travelling along Academy Way 6:55 AM 2020 DG 5K Challenge in George Town. 7:30 AM CNCF National Arts & Culture Awards Press Conference 2020 8:00 AM Down to Earth with the Premier The driver of the vehicle, a 22-year- 8:20 AM Rosa Harris In Davos old-man of George Town, was arrested 8:30 AM Her Story is Our History for Cinegy 9:00 AM Dementia & Alzheimer's Disease talk 27 May 201 on suspicion of possession of cocaine 10:00 AM News Update with intent to supply as well as in rela- 10:20 AM Down to Earth with the Premier 10:45 AM Rosa Harris In Davos tion to a robbery that took place at Shed- 10:55 AM 2020 DG 5K Challenge den Road, George Town on 21 February. 11:30 AM CNCF National Arts & Culture Awards Press Conference 2020 12:00 PM National Heroes Day Celebration The residence of the driver was later session of Cocaine, Possession of an Un- 3:40 PM News Update searched and a loaded handgun was re- licensed Firearm and Possession of an 4:00 PM Down to Earth with the Premier covered. Following the recovery of the Unlicensed Firearm (Ammunition). He 4:20 PM Rosa Harris In Davos 4:30 PM Her Story is Our History for Cinegy weapon a 36-year-old-woman of George was granted police bail relative to the 5:00 PM Dementia & Alzheimer's Disease talk 27 May 201 Town, was arrested on suspicion of pos- afternoon.robbery incident and was expected to 6:00 PM News Update 6:20 PM Down to Earth with the Premier session of an unlicensed �irearm. The appear in summary court on Thursday 6:45 PM Rosa Harris In Davos 22-year-old driver of the vehicle was 6:55 PM 2020 DG 5K Challenge 7:30 PM CNCF National Arts & Culture Awards Press Conference 2020 also further arrested on suspicion of The 36-year-old woman was also 8:00 PM 24th Annual Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast this offense. granted police bail in relation to the of- 10:15 PM News Update 10:35 PM Down to Earth with the Premier On Thursday 27 February the fense of suspicion of possession of an 10:55 PM Rosa Harris In Davos 22-year-old-man of George Town has unlicensed �irearm whilst investigations 11:05 PM Her Story is Our History for Cinegy been charged with the offenses of Pos- continue. 11:40 PM News Update Wednesday, 4 March 12:00 AM Down to Earth with the Premier OMMUNITY OTICE 12:20 AM Rosa Harris In Davos C N 12:30 AM Her Story is Our History for Cinegy 1:00 AM Dementia & Alzheimer's Disease talk 27 May 201 2:00 AM News Update 2:20 AM Down to Earth with the Premier 2:45 AM Rosa Harris In Davos Reminder: Lobster 2:55 AM 2020 DG 5K Challenge 3:30 AM CNCF National Arts & Culture Awards Press Conference 2020 4:00 AM Down to Earth with the Premier 4:20 AM Rosa Harris In Davos 4:30 AM Her Story is Our History for Cinegy season closes 1 March 5:00 AM Dementia & Alzheimer's Disease talk 27 May 201 6:00 AM News Update ... Continued story from page A1 6:20 AM Down to Earth with the Premier 6:45 AM Rosa Harris In Davos 6:55 AM 2020 DG 5K Challenge For further information about the 7:30 AM CNCF National Arts & Culture Awards Press Conference 2020 NCL, species protections, closed sea- 8:00 AM Public Accounts Committee Feb 6 2020 part 1 "Re-Air" 10:25 AM Public Accounts Committee Feb 6 2020 part 2 "Re-Air" The Department of Environment sons or fishing rules, please contact 11:10 AM Public Accounts Committee Feb 7 2020 part 1 "Re-Air" (DoE) also wishes to remind residents the DoE at 949-8469 or email Doe@ 12:25 PM Public Accounts Committee Feb 6 2020 part 2 "Re-Air" 1:45 PM Rosa Harris In Davos and visitors that the closed season gov.ky or check our website at the 2:00 PM News Update for Nassau Grouper continues during following link: http://doe.ky/con- 2:20 PM 2020 DG 5K Challenge Feb 18 2020 2:45 PM Speaker Series their spawning season through 30 servation-law/marine-park-regula- 3:40 PM News Update April and that the penalties for illegal tions-maps-and-conservation-laws/ 4:00 PM Down to Earth with the Premier 4:20 PM Rosa Harris In Davos take or possession are the same for catch-limits/ for further informa- 4:30 PM Her Story is Our History for Cinegy that species. tion. 5:00 PM Dementia & Alzheimer's Disease talk 27 May 201 6:00 PM News Update 6:20 PM Down to Earth with the Premier 6:40 PM Rosa Harris In Davos 6:50 PM 2020 DG 5K Challenge 7:40 PM CNCF National Arts & Culture Awards Press Conference 2020 8:00 PM For the Record 10:00 PM News Update 10:20 PM 2020 DG 5K Challenge Feb 18 2020 10:40 PM Speaker Series 11:40 PM News Update Thursday, 5 March 12:00 AM National Heroes Day Celebration 3:40 AM News Update 4:00 AM Down to Earth with the Premier 4:20 AM Rosa Harris In Davos 4:30 AM Her Story is Our History for Cinegy 5:00 AM Dementia & Alzheimer's Disease talk 27 May 201 6:00 AM News Update 6:20 AM Down to Earth with the Premier 6:45 AM Rosa Harris In Davos 6:55 AM 2020 DG 5K Challenge 7:30 AM CNCF National Arts & Culture Awards Press Conference 2020 8:00 AM Down to Earth with the Premier 8:20 AM Rosa Harris In Davos 8:30 AM Her Story is Our History for Cinegy 9:00 AM Dementia & Alzheimer's Disease talk 27 May 201 10:00 AM News Update 10:20 AM Down to Earth with the Premier 10:45 AM Rosa Harris In Davos 10:55 AM 2020 DG 5K Challenge 11:30 AM CNCF National Arts & Culture Awards Press Conference 2020 12:00 PM National Heroes Day Celebration 3:40 PM News Update 4:00 PM Down to Earth with the Premier 4:20 PM Rosa Harris In Davos 4:30 PM Her Story is Our History for Cinegy 5:00 PM Dementia & Alzheimer's Disease talk 27 May 201 Invitation for Applications for the Operation of a Restaurant and Bar 6:00 PM News Update at Pedro St. James 6:20 PM Down to Earth with the Premier 6:45 PM Rosa Harris In Davos The Tourism Attraction Board (TAB) invites interested entrepreneurs to tender proposals de- 6:55 PM 2020 DG 5K Challenge tailing the operation of a restaurant and bar at Pedro St. James in Savannah, one of the 7:30 PM CNCF National Arts & Culture Awards Press Conference 2020 fastest growing residential areas in Grand Cayman. The concept for the restaurant and bar 8:00 PM 24th Annual Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast 10:15 PM News Update should include plans to provide dining and beverage services. The current enclosed dining 10:35 PM Down to Earth with the Premier area is approximately 1000 sq. ft. with 600 sq. ft. kitchen/service area. 10:55 PM Rosa Harris In Davos 11:05 PM Her Story is Our History for Cinegy Tender proposal must include: 11:40 PM News Update • Culinary concept • Restaurant design, using current dining facility or expansion Friday, 6 March • Staffing and maintenance requirements 12:00 AM Down to Earth with the Premier • Financial structure, including proposed lease payments and pro t sharing-plan 12:20 AM Rosa Harris In Davos • Identi cation of private funding sources and amount of anticipated capital investment 12:30 AM Her Story is Our History for Cinegy 1:00 AM Dementia & Alzheimer's Disease talk 27 May 201 • Marketing strategy 2:00 AM News Update • Implementation timetable 2:20 AM Down to Earth with the Premier • Plans to integrate with Pedro St. James public mission of providing an authentic Caymani- 2:45 AM Rosa Harris In Davos an experience 2:55 AM 2020 DG 5K Challenge 3:30 AM CNCF National Arts & Culture Awards Press Conference 2020 4:00 AM Down to Earth with the Premier Deadline for submission is Friday, 6th March 2020, before 5pm. 4:20 AM Rosa Harris In Davos 4:30 AM Her Story is Our History for Cinegy Applications should be returned in a sealed envelope to: 5:00 AM Dementia & Alzheimer's Disease talk 27 May 201 Tourism Attraction Board, Pedro Castle Road 6:00 AM News Update P.O. Box 305, Grand Cayman KY1-1501 6:20 AM Down to Earth with the Premier 6:45 AM Rosa Harris In Davos For more information, contact Mr. Patrick Thompson, Director, Tourism Attraction Board at 6:55 AM 2020 DG 5K Challenge 7:30 AM CNCF National Arts & Culture Awards Press Conference 2020 [email protected] or by telephone at (345) 949-6999. 8:00 AM Public Accounts Committee Feb 6 2020 part 1 "Re-Air" 10:25 AM Public Accounts Committee Feb 6 2020 part 2 "Re-Air" 11:10 AM Public Accounts Committee Feb 7 2020 part 1 "Re-Air" 12:25 PM Public Accounts Committee Feb 6 2020 part 2 "Re-Air" 1:45 PM Rosa Harris In Davos 2:00 PM News Update 2:20 PM 2020 DG 5K Challenge Feb 18 2020 Caymanian 2:45 PM Speaker Series 3:40 PM News Update 4:00 PM Down to Earth with the Premier Caymanian Times 4:20 PM Rosa Harris In Davos 4:30 PM Her Story is Our History for Cinegy Issue # 509 5:00 PM Dementia & Alzheimer's Disease talk 27 May 201 6:00 PM News Update Publisher: Ralph Lewis 6:20 PM Down to Earth with the Premier 6:40 PM Rosa Harris In Davos Company: Lewis Cayman Islands Ltd 6:50 PM 2020 DG 5K Challenge #19 Walkers Road (next to Tomlinson Furniture) 7:40 PM CNCF National Arts & Culture Awards Press Conference 2020 8:00 PM For the Record Telephone: 345 916 2000 10:00 PM News Update Email: [email protected], 10:20 PM 2020 DG 5K Challenge Feb 18 2020 10:40 PM Speaker Series or [email protected] 11:40 PM News Update Website: www.caymaniantimes.ky EDITORIAL | COMMUNITY NOTICES PAGE 2 Wednesday, October 18, 2017 | Issue No 132 Caymanian Times Editorial NoticEs Customs Registration of Importers begins To help importers start using a system for entry declaration, the Department will start registering importers starting Monday, 16 October 2017. The registration is required by the implementation of a new online electronic system for entry declaration. Effective 1 November 2017, the Cayman Islands Customs Department will implement the new system. This will require importers to complete and submit entries electronically to Customs using the new gateway portal COLS (Customs Online System). Importers will be able to access the portal through the website www.customs.gov.ky. Tips of the Week For individuals who have not yet received training in the use of the system, Customs will provide in-house training. Motivational Tip However, before they can use COLS, importers will have to be formally registered and recognised as an importer by Customs. The Power of Music This will require each individual to come in and provide Customs with relevant information including a government-issued Do not underestimate the power of music. Music can heal the sick, their business licence and/or companies registration including directorship. mend the broken heart, relieve stress identification,As a result, Customs e.g., driver’s will begin licence the or registration passport. Additionally,process starting it will Monday, be necessary 16 October for through companies 27 October and businesses 2017, from to provide8:30am and even help you to live longer. Just ask some of our seniors who are still Roberts Drive (locally known as Airport Road). playing music and dancing. They will to 4:00pm Monday to Friday. Registration will take place on the 1st floor of Customs Headquarters, located at #42 Owens agree that music has added value to However, if they miss this period to be registered, Customs will continue to register importers during normal business their life and also a few more years. hours. Although most importers were previously registered in the old system, it is necessary for all importers to be registered After a long stressful day, close your in the new system. Once registered with Customs, importers can then submit entries electronically and do business with eyes turn on your iPod or CD player Customs, without having to attend in person. LOCAL NEWS and just enjoy the mellowing sounds Cayman Islands Customs Management thanks importers for their cooperation and understanding and looks forward to of music. If you have energy left you C��������continued partnership. T���� Monday, March 2, 2020 | Issue No 509 PAGE A3 may even dance a jig. Live longer. Live happier. Live life to its fullest with MUSIC. 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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 SPEAKER CONTROVERSY l Specializing in Cosmetic Dentures l Re-Lines/Soft Liners number in a blood pressure reading) ... Continued story from page A1 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“I cannot while condone you violence wait! against “I therefore in good conscience cannot “I ask that you all continue to pray for pressure (the bottom number in a anyone and as an elected leader, I cer- step up to �ill a role that has been tainted the victim and the many other victims blood pressure reading) by 1 to 2 ‘#metoo’ condemning violence against tainly expect to be held to a higher, not by the weakness of the Unity Government who have the unfortunate experience of mm Hg. Heavy drinkers who want to women, Hon. Bertie Bush paid homage lower standard, of conduct.” to take the morally right, rather than, po- dealing with violence. lower blood pressure should slowly to the women of Cayman society. He noted that “the Speaker of the litically expedient course of action.” that“I they also may ask thatturn youfrom alsothe errors pray for of reduce how much they drink over ”First and foremost, I am a father of 2 House has admitted that he will be seek- “I started my political service on the the many perpetrators of violence so one to two weeks. Heavy drinkers wonderful daughters, and a grandfather ing the help he needs, and I wish him premise that my principles will not be who stop suddenly risk developing to 2 very precious granddaughters. and his family well in what will be a long for sale or rent and remaining in the their ways and find the peace that they severe high blood pressure for “I was raised to respect the role of and dif�icult process.” post as Deputy Speaker, in view of the need. As a community, we are mak- several days. women not only in our homes, but in In further addressing the gravity of current circumstances, would very ing strides in standing up for what is If you have high blood pressure, our society as well. Caymanian wom- the current situation and his own po- much go against my core values. I there- right.” avoid alcohol or drink alcohol only en have always had a strong role to litical outlook, Hon. Bernie Bush made fore humbly resign as Deputy Speaker The Royal Cayman Islands Police Ser- in moderation. Moderate drinking is play; they were the backbone when our this declaration: “But with great power, with immediate effect.” vice (RCIPS) continues its investigation generally considered to be: nurturersgrandfathers and and teachers. fathers went off to sea comes great responsibility, and as a rep- In closing hishere statement, Hon. MLA into the incident in which assault alle- - Two drinks a day for men and through nature, remains our �irst resentative of the people I must always Bernie Bush returned to the issue of vio- gations have been against Hon. Speaker younger than age 65 strive to lead by example. lence with this plea: McKeeva Bush. - One drink a day for men age 65 and older Fast, - One drink a day for women of CAYMAN CRISIS CENTREGardenerDesigner APPEAL any age Cameraman A drink is 12 ounces (355 milliliters) of beer, 5 ounces (148 Efficient, With debate surrounding violence The CICC says it welcomes the open knowing how many other assaults took milliliters) of wine or 1.5 ounces against women at a peak, the Cayman dialogue and understands the outrage place that were not reported.” (44 milliliters) of 80-proof distilled Caymanian Secretary spirits. Islands Crisis Centre(CICC) is intensify- that any act of violence against another In promoting its own efforts against ing its outreach effort. person should evoke. gender violence,Affordable.Lawyer the CICC is urging the Keep in mind that alcohol contains In a news release, the organisation TimesStressing that the Cayman Islands is public to get involved in its ongoing fund- calories and may contribute to which campaigns against family and Issuenot immune # 132 to the problem, it suggests raisingDriver campaigns, one of which is to “to unwanted weight gain — a risk factor gender violence says as the territo- that “the truth is, violence happens in build a bigger, purpose-built home of heal- Publisher: Ralph Lewis for high blood pressure. ry’s only women’s shelter, they are hundreds, or perhaps even thousands ing, thatOnly will accommodate 48 hours’ both female Company: Lewis Cayman Islands Ltd Also, alcohol can interfere with nerable.committed to combating any form of of homes across these islands every and male victims of domestic violence.” the effectiveness and increase the violence, especially to the most vul- Telephone:year, in addition345 916 2000to incidents outside the The CICC also runsDive several instruct other side effects of some blood pressure Email:home.” [email protected], programsDirector including its TAYA Lounge, medications. It suggests that an ongoing high-pro- or [email protected] reports that the RCIPS responded providingnotice support required and counselling to - By Sheldon G. Sheps, M.D. �ile police investigation into assault al- Website:to 2,218 www.caymaniantimes.ky domestic violence-related calls at-risk children, conducts school and  legations involving a senior politician and 747 calls related to child protection workplace trainingHairdresser on keeping safe, as It urges anyone who has experienced might be a ‘tipping point’. in 2018, adding that “there is no way of well as a drop-in clinic. or is at risk of violence to get in touch. Designer LOVE SHOULDN’T HURT Feeling afraid, trapped or silenced through physical, financial or emotional abuse is control...not love.

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CICC.ky 949 0366 [email protected] CCENTRErisis CAYMAN ISLANDS LOCAL NEWS PAGE A4 Monday, March 2, 2020 | Issue No 509 C�������� T���� AFFORDABLE HOUSING SOLUTIONS SOUGHT

The Honorable Alden McLaughlin, Both Mr. Hew and Mr. Seymour are Premier of the Cayman Islands, stat- spearheading the initiative, and the ed that housing is the largest factor in Strategic Reform Implementations Unit the rising cost-of-living in the Cayman (SRIU), within the Of�ice of the Deputy Islands, in his 2020/21 Budget Policy Governor (ODG), is facilitating the pro- Statement at the Legislative Assembly cess of �inding solutions to these chal- in November 2019. lenges. This process kicked off on 12 Despite initiatives with the National February, 2020 with a series of ‘think- Housing Development Trust (NHDT), tank’ and one-on-one sessions that en- and the Government Guaranteed Home gaged more than 50 stakeholders. SRIU Assisted Mortgage (GGHAM) pro- Senior Advisor Matthew Hylton, shared gramme, as well as concessions on that the purpose of the sessions “is to stamp duty fees for Caymanians and engage stakeholders to explore the �irst-time home-owners, affordable factors behind the housing challenges, housing for all residents remains a con- discuss ideas to help alleviate the prob- cern. The average cost of rental accom- lem, and suggest solutions towards modation in Cayman has increased by affordable housing in the Cayman Is- 19.3 percent, as reported by the Eco- lands.”  Representatives from the National Housing Development Trust, Workforce Opportunities nomics and Statistics Of�ice Consumer Public sector engagement in the �irst Residency Cayman (WORC), Department of Children and Family Services, and the Cayman Price Index Report: April to June 2019, phase of consultations included rep- Islands Development Bank participated in a ‘think-tank’ session exploring key issues and potential solutions recently since the same quarter of 2018. resentation by key stakeholders in- Minister for Health, Environment, cluding the Needs Assessment Unit, the Culture and Housing, Hon. Dwayne Sey- Department of Children and Family Ser- mour stated: “The signi�icant rise to the vices and the Department of Planning. cost of living and its effects on residents Representation from the private sector �ind solutions to make housing more af- The SRIU welcomes input from stake- is a priority that government is working included those working in construction, fordable.” holders whose work impacts housing, towards �inding a solution for.” development, consulting, utilities, �i- After the initial series of think-tank or is impacted by housing and accom- Echoing Mr. Seymour’s statement, nance, banking, and real estate. sessions, Mr. Hylton advised that the modation, and those that would like to Minister for Commerce, Planning and Simon Watson, a partner at chartered SRIU will be moving onto the second be part of the process of �inding afforda- Infrastructure, Hon. Joseph Hew added: surveyors and property consulting �irm phase of consultations. This next phase ble housing solutions for the Cayman “The more people spend on housing, the Charterland, signalled his backing of the will involve detailed exploration of the Islands. Interested persons are asked less they spend on goods and services. think-tank sessions, saying: “We need to key issues and potential solutions, iden- to contact Matthew Hylton at: Matthew. As our population grows, we have to ex- look at factors effecting housing issues ti�ied in phase one sessions, in order to [email protected] amine sustainable solutions to avoid a from all angles in order to best deter- advance the work required to identify For more information, please contact: housing bubble, while still being able to mine a way forward. I am in full support solutions that address the main afforda- Matthew Hylton, Senior Advisor, SRIU grow our economy.” of this great initiative and in helping to ble housing concerns. [email protected] MILLER PRESSES FOR NO-CONFIDENCE MOTION AGAINST SPEAKER

ment. The political fallout con- against the Speaker to remove voke Speaker Bush’s appoint- tinues unabated in the wake him from of�ice. of the assault controversy in Mr Bush has disclosed that He links his call for the re- which the Speaker of the Cay- he was taking an immediate moval of Speaker Mc Keeva man Islands Legislative As- leave of absence, although a du- Bush to the announcement on sembly, Hon. McKeeva Bush is ration was not indicated. Thursday by the Deputy Speak- embroiled. Mr Miller said he is not per- er Hon. Bernie Bush that he had Now, opposition MLA Hon. suaded that Premier Alden resigned from the second sen- Ezzard Miller is pressing for McLaughlin and his govern- ior position in the LA. a motion of no-con�idence ment will initiate steps to re- According to Mr Miller, the MLA for North Side, the Cay- man Islands is on the verge of a constitutional crisis. He is calling on other oppo- sition members to “join him in  Mr Miller, the MLA for North Side requesting a special meeting of the Legislative Assembly to elect a Deputy Speaker and de- bate a Motion of No Con�idence The North Side opposition in Paragraph (1), the Presid- in the Speaker.” member underlined his quest ing Of�icer [the Speaker] may, tenCalling Code theof situationConduct, urgent,there to remove the Speaker on the in his discretion, summon a he said "while there is no writ- basis that despite Hon. McKee meeting of the House and shall Bush’s self-imposed leave of do so on the written requisi- is certainly an implicit Code absence he was not convinced tion signed by not less than to which every Member sub- that the government would seven members, stating the scribes." take the steps to revoke his ap- terms of the motion or mo- Just a few days ago in light pointment. tions which they wish to de- of the ongoing controversy, the “It is obvious that the Speak- bate. Notice of any such meet- Cayman Islands Commission er will not do the honourable ing shall be given to Members for Standards in Public Life thing and resign,” he said in as soon as possible by the (CSPL) reiterated its call for making his case a motion of Clerk,” the Hon. MLA for North “the �inalisation and implemen- no-con�idence. Side he quoted. tation of the Ministerial Code of He also claimed that “it is To achieve the required quo- Conduct, which it said it under- also clear that the Premier and rum, Mr. Miller is inviting the stands remains in draft form. the Unity Government will not Leader of the Opposition and The onus is on MLAs to revoke the current Speaker’s his �ive colleagues to join him amend the existing code to election.” in requesting a special meeting broaden its scope. In the meantime, Mr Miller of the Legislative Assembly. However, Hon. MLA Miller commended ex-Deputy Speak- He committed to “sign as the refers to “our unwritten Code er Bernie Bush for his service seventh Member in accordance of Conduct” in making his ar- in the role and for what he with the stated provisions of gument for grounds to remove described as “his bold and de- the Standing Orders.” Speaker Bush. cisive action in tendering his Mr Miller also indicated “At the core of our unwritten resignation from the position that this meeting of the House Code of Conduct is a pledge to of Deputy Speaker subsequent would be to debate two mo- safeguard the respect neces- to the Speaker announcing that tions: the �irst, to elect a Deputy sary to maintaining the trust he is taking a leave of absence Speaker and, the second, to de- and con�idence of the local pop- from the duties of Speakership.” bate a Motion of No Con�idence ulation and the international Mr Miller is also concerned in the current Speaker the Hon. community. that the resignation of the Dep- McKeeva Bush. “When we damage that re- uty Speaker leaves the Legisla- In a direct appeal to his fel- spect as has so obviously hap- tive Assembly with a procedur- low opposition MLAs, Mr Miler pened in this case, then our �i- al void. declared: delity to the institution that we He cited likely circumstanc- “As duly elected representa- serve and represent must be es where the ters assembly such as would the tives of the People in the nine- challenged,” he asserted. need to deal with urgent mat- teen electoral districts, it is our responsibility to act in accord- passage of legis- ance with the provisions of the landslation tofrom remove the Constitution and do the right the Cayman Is- thing for these beloved Island To address in safeguarding the reputation OECD blacklist. of the Legislative Assembly and of the Cayman Islands.” such an eventu- Meanwhile, amid the ground- ality, Mr. Miller swell of outcry over the as- invokes Section sault allegations involving the mandates72 of the Con-the Speaker, a demonstration was stitution which planned outside the Govern- Member other ment Administration Building election of a in support of the woman said to have been the victim of the than a Minister alleged abuse. to serve as Dep- The Cayman Islands Crisis  Speaker of the Cayman Islands Legislative uty Speaker. Centre(CICC) has also stepped Assembly, Hon. McKeeva Bush “In addition up its campaign supporting to the meetings victims of violence, especially provided for women and children. LOCAL NEWS C�������� T���� Monday, March 2, 2020 | Issue No 509 PAGE A5

2019/20 National Youth Cook-Off Champions Selected

Bodden Town District Youth Cook-Off National Youth Cook-off �inals yester- Champions Bradley McLaughlin and day afternoon scoring 130 out of 160 Joshua McLean will have the opportu- points. nity to represent the Cayman Islands at The competition, which took place at the Regional Caribbean Junior Dueling the 53rd Annual Agricultural Show, saw Challenge in Barbados this August, af- the top six district cook-off teams in the ter being selected as the winners of the 16-25 age category, showcasing their skills to impress the panel of top culinary experts. “I am quite impressed with the quality of dishes that were presented today,” stated Ritz Carlton Grand Cayman Executive Chef and competi- tion judge Chef Frederic Mo- rineau “Congratulations to all of you for an amazing job.” “For the past two years, I had placed third in this com- petition. I am thrilled that Joshua and I have emerged  Judges Chef Jessica Moore, Chef Keith Griffith and Chef Frederic Morineau sample a dish today’s winners,” declared during the National Youth Cook-off Finals member of the winning team, Bradley McLaughlin. George Town District  Miss World Cayman Islands Jaci Patrick (L) Judge Champions Kristofer Mason The other �inalists were Team Clifton Caymanmanians Islands and residents for more than between one year. ages Chef Frederic Morineau (2nd L), Winning Coach Chef & Elizabeth Burey placed sec- Hunter scoring 120 points, Team Kaibo 10-25, who have legally resided in the Jason Ao (3rd L), and Miss Teen Cayman Islands ond scoring 126 points while (North Side District Champions) scoring Ashley Gooden (R) all pose for a photo with members of the winning team Joshua McLean (4th L), Bradley UCCI’s School of Hospitality’s 119 points and Team Bro Gad (West Bay Contact YSU by telephone at 943- McLaughlin (5th L) Jodianna Reid & Keimarnie District Champions) scoring 112 points. 1127  or by email at james.myles@gov. Bogle emerged third place Registration for the 2020/21 com- ky for more information on how to reg- winners scoring 121 points. petition opens in September to all Cay- ister. Cayman IslandsEDITORIAL | COMMUNITY Government NOTICES Office in the UK (CIGO-UK)PAGE 2 Wednesday, assistsOctober 18, 2017 | IssueGirlForce No 132 and Caymanian Times 100Women in Finance with London trip Editorial NoticEs The Cayman Islands Government Of- Customs Registration of Importers begins �ice in the UK (CIGOUK) recently facili- To help importers start using a system for entry declaration, the Department will tated tours for a London visit by Kristina start registering importers starting Monday, 16 October 2017. Ebanks and Asia Bush. The two students won an essay com- The registration is required by the implementation of a new online electronic petition organised by GirlForce, a men- system for entry declaration. Effective 1 November 2017, the Cayman Islands toring group run by 100Women in Fi- Customs Department will implement the new system. This will require importers nance (Cayman). to complete and submit entries electronically to Customs using the new gateway The students travelled to London with portal COLS (Customs Online System). Importers will be able to access the portal their families and GirlForce 100 Mentors through the website www.customs.gov.ky. to attend a reception held at Bucking- Tips of the Week For individuals who have not yet received training in the use of the system, Customs will provide in-house training. ham Palace in celebration of 100 Wom- en in Finance’s (100WF) Investing in Motivational Tip However, before they can use COLS, importers will have to be formally registered and recognised as an importer by Customs. the Next Generation initiatives, hosted The Power of Music This will require each individual to come in and provide Customs with relevant information including a government-issued by HRH The Countess of Wessex, Global Do not underestimate the power Ambassador of 100WF's Next Genera- of GirlForcemusic. MusicGroup L-R can - Mrsheal Katrina the Ebanks,sick, Suhinatheir Lally, business Jullian licence and/or GirlForce companies Group at registrationPalace of Westminster, including Yeny directorship. Rego parent, Asia tion Initiatives. mendMcDonnall the broken (tour guide), heart, Mrs relieve Yeny stressRego, parent,identification, AsiaAs aBush, result, Kristina Customs e.g., driver’s willBush, begin licence Suhina the or registrationLally, passport. Renee Caudeiron, Additionally,process starting Katrina it will Ebanks,Monday, be necessaryparent, 16 October for through companies 27 October and businesses 2017, from to provide8:30am The mentees’ attendance at the recep- andEbanks, even helpKate Kandiah,you to live Aubrey longer. Bodden Just - on London walking tour Kristina Ebanks, Phillippa Knights, Assistant Representative tion was also part of a wider week of ed- ask some of our seniors who are still Roberts Drive (locally known as Airport Road). ucational visits and tours facilitated by playing music and dancing. They will thatto 4:00pm she enjoyed Monday the tours, to Friday. Registration will take place on the 1st floor of Customs Headquarters, located at #42 Owens the Cayman Islands Government Of�ice agree that music has added value to However, if they miss this period to be registered, Customs will continue to register importers during normal business and 100WF. theirCayman life Connectionand also a fewUK (CCUK), more years. a net- hours. Although most importers were previously registered in the old system, it is necessary for all importers to be registered The students, their mentors and par- workAfter for a Caymanianslong stressful overseas, day, close can your also �indingin the new them system. very educa- Once registered with Customs, importers can then submit entries electronically and do business with ents joined a tour of the Houses of West- organiseeyes turn city on walking your iPod tours or CDfor playervisiting tional,Customs, “especially without forhaving the to attend in person. minster, where they learnt about the Caymaniansand just enjoy and the assisted mellowing in the sounds organ- mentees”.Cayman Ms Islands Rankin Customs con- Management thanks importers for their cooperation and understanding and looks forward to UK’s government and political system, isationof music. of a If tour you ofhave the energy City of left London you cludedcontinued by partnership. thanking the and visited areas of the House of Com- withmay partnereven dance Joolz a jig. Guides. The tour Cayman Islands Govern- mons not usually accessible to the gen- showedLive thelonger. group Live the happier. history Live of the life City to ment Of�ice and Cayman eral public. ofits London fullest and with stopped MUSIC. off at some icon- Connection UK for facili- Air-Conditioned Storage CIGOUK was able to organise an exclu- ic London venues. tating the tours. Sea Grape sive tour of the Palace of Westminster Kristina Ebanks, GirlForce 100 men- Cayman Islands Repre- Units - Kingbird Drive for Ms Ebanks, Ms Bush, their mothers tee and essay winner, said of the tours sentative André Ebanks Available for Immediate and their GirlForce mentors. “It was fascinating to see the Palace of said of the visit: "Our of-Secretarial Services Phillippa Knights, Assistant Repre- Westminster; there are such impressive �ice was thrilled to help Rental sentative and Government Student Liai- buildings and we learned a lot about UK 100WFServices: (Cayman) Work facili- Permits, Trade and Business Applications & Renewal Annual GirlForce Returns, Group on tourGeneral of Westminster Letters Various Sizes from son for Cayman Government in the UK, politics. The city tour was great fun, we tate a London visit for two Please call for other services who organised the tour, said “It was a saw a lot of London. Our guide was very young female CaymanianContact: Susan 80 sq. ft to 190 sq. ft delight to host the GirlForce Group and amusing, but it was cold!” high school students Cellular:who 345 326-9953 be part of a cultural and informative GirlForceHealth Tip Mentor and Maples Group wish to explore a careerAddress: in �inancial Unit ser- #2, wasGrand also Plaza evidence that positive expo- Please call: 326-3800 tour of Parliament.” associateDrinking Audrey alcohol Rankin and commented Blood vices. (Oppositesure, Hi-Tech however Electronics) brief, can inspire a young or Pressure “Watching their excitedEmail: faces, [email protected] and person to aim high in their desired ca- Business Hours: 9am – 5pm, Mon – Fri Email: [email protected] Drinking too much alcohol can each of their mothers' excited faces, be- reers, and in the process learn how they raise blood pressure to unhealthy fore, during and after planned activities can contribute to gender balance in the levels. 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HeavyAsia Bush drinkers and Andre who Ebanks, want to Cayman Islands Representative 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. 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 (From left to right) SRC Client Tessa Terry poses proudly with a traditional rag rug along-  Visually impaired SRC Client Finita Ebanks does live demonstration of a traditional rag rug side, Doona Wilson, Vocational Officer at SRC prosuction alongside the Julie Kandler in charge of the Arts and Crafts at SRC Clients from Sunrise Adult Training Centre (SRC) display their creativity at Agricultural Show

Traditional rag rugs, hand- made bags, hats, and drawings were just a few of the beautiful arts and craft items that Sun- rise clients Finita Ebanks, Tes- sa Terry, Elena Ow-Lam, and Alia Brown presented for sale during yesterday’s staging of the 53rd Annual Agricultural Show. SRC Director Kimberly Voad- en was quite thrilled with her team’s participation in the Ag- ricultural Show for the �irst time in recent years. “We are delighted that the Sunrise Adult Training Centre clients and were able to take part in this year’s Agricul- tural Show. Experiences such as these bene�it our clients by fa- cilitating community inclusion, and this opportunity is a true highlight – our clients look for- ward to events like the Agricultural Show every year! at a major event. Participating at the Show through running  Sunrise was well represented by a dynamic team of clients and SRC staff seen here with their exhibit our stall also provides clients with essential life skills prac- tice in money management and communication skills. Learn- happen, along with a whole lot ness about the SRC, its pro- made crafts items at smaller Cayman Pharmacy Group. Pres- ing is best reinforced when it’s of fun!” grams, and the skills and tal- events such as Farmers and Ar- ently, the clients are busy mak- embedded in a meaningful and Ms. Voaden further described ents of its clients. tisans Markets in Camana Bay, ing crafts and gifts for sale at purposeful activity, and today her team’s participation as a Previously, SRC clients have West Bay Farmer’s Market, and SRC’s upcoming annual concert is a great chance for that to way to increase public aware- been able to sell their hand- Eco Fairs. During the past year, in June 2020. Anyone interest- items have been sold through ed in purchasing craft items, or local shops such as the Book ordering hand-made rag rugs Nook, as well as the West Bay are encouraged to call SRC at and Savannah locations of the 949-3330.

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Members of GirlForce 100 recently Houses Westminster, Bloomberg London travelled to London to attend a recep- Headquarters, and the CIBC trading �loor. tion held at Buckingham Palace in cel- “The trip to London helped me un- ebration of 100 Women in Finance’s derstand the importance of the �inance (100WF) Investing in the Next Genera- industry to the global economy. Watch- tion initiatives. ing how industrious and courageous the Winners of the 2019 GirlForce 100 women of 100WF are has inspired me to Mentee Essay Competition, Asia Bush, work harder to achieve my educational former Clifton Hunter student and goals. This trip to London has expand- Kristina Ebanks, John Gray student, ed my horizons and taught me to dream travelled to London with their families big. I would not have had this opportu- and GirlForce 100 mentors as honorary nity without GirlForce 100.” said Asia guests at the Buckingham Palace cele- Bush of her experience in London. bration, hosted by HRH The Countess of Kristina Ebanks said she found her Wessex, Global Ambassador of 100WF's experience in London very educational. Next Generation Initiatives. “Visiting London was a once in a life- Attended by 350 active members of time opportunity for me. I discovered 100WF from around the world, the re- so much about the city’s rich history ception also included representatives and culture. Since I was a young girl, I from 100WF’s corporate supporters, dreamt about continuing my education global program partner organisations in and now I am certain this Reception and within our Investing in the GirlForce 100 is part of 100WF’s In- and students who are part of Next Gen- is my path. Before becoming a mentee Next Generation initiatives. Our support vesting in the Next Generation Initiative eration programs around the world. with GirlForce 100 I would have never of these young women, and the other Girl- which reaches, inspires and supports At the reception, HRH The Countess had the con�idence to make the journey Force 100 mentees, furthers our work in pre-career women of all backgrounds, of Wessex delivered welcome remarks to London. This experience has given developing future female leaders." to become the �inance industry’s lead- and spoke brie�ly to the students. Aman- me the con�idence to step outside of my “For the past four years, we’ve de- ership pipeline. This initiative is an im- da Pullinger, 100WF’s CEO, addressed comfort zone and the tools I will need livered pre-career programming and portant strategic element in the organ- 100WF members, thanking them for to succeed. I am so very grateful to Girl- mentorship to diverse, high potential isation’s 30x40 Vision, in which women their patronage and speaking to 100WF Force 100 for the opportunity.” Caymanian high school students. It’s will perform 30% of the �inance indus- 30x40 Vision. Christina Bodden, a founding member of gratifying to see that 100WF’s work try’s investment and executive team The mentees attendance at the recep- 100WF Cayman Islands and a 100 Women – in the Cayman Islands and globally roles by year 2040. tion was also part of a wider week of edu- in Finance Global Association Board mem- – makes such a difference in elevating If you or someone you know is inter- cational visits and sessions that included ber, commented, "It was an honor to have young women’s professional ambitions ested in becoming part of GirlForce 100 a visit to the of�ices of the Cayman Islands the Cayman Islands and GirlForce 100 and pointing them toward careers in the please contact GirlForce@100women. Government and private tours of the represented at the Buckingham Palace �inance industry.” org. CAYMAN OFFICER CADETS HIT HOME STRETCH ... Continued story from page A1

da to undergo Recruit Camp with Ber- O/C Jonassi Swaby, 26, an assistant returnsoldiers home. from the RBR in a Passing Out mudian soldiers in preparation for the aircraft technician from George Town Parade on Friday (FEB 28) before they Hussani Samuels, who weighs 310lbs, ’s prestigious of�icer train- and a former Cayman Cadet Force junior in an over-the-shoulder �ireman’s carry. ing academy, Sandhurst. soldier, said: “It’s really more a refresher Major Ben Beasley, the Commanding The troops also learned about the use O/C Rabess, 48, a police of�icer from course for us, but it’s extremely worth- Of�icer designate of the RBR, said it was of tourniquets, casualty evacuation and George Town, said: “This has de�initely while. The Royal Bermuda Regiment is a pleasure to help prepare the Cayman the basics of CPR. been worthwhile. It’s a must.” very professional. �ive for their military careers. They were later taught how to erect And he had some advice for the 50 sol- “Adapting to the differences between Maj. Beasley added: “They have repre- a radio mast, used to boost signals in diers and one more Of�icer Cadet who Cadets and the Regiment – and the cold- sented their country very well. the �ield or as relay stations when oth- will undertake a similar Recruit Camp in er climate – is a bit harder. But you adapt “The RBR has decades of experience er communications are knocked out by Bermuda in the summer. and overcome.” in disaster relief and public order work natural disasters like hurricanes. O/C Rabess said: “I would say expect The three, together with brother and and we are more  than happy to share O/C Kelly, a property manager and the unexpected and they should work sister O/C Kelly and O/C Shandice Kel- that with our sister Overseas Territories boxing coach from Bodden Town said: on their �itness and time management.” ly, 27, are scheduled to join the private in the Caribbean.” “The �irst aid lessons are very useful and O/C Halston Farley, 35, from Bodden it’s something you can apply in the mili- Town, a primary school teacher who has tary and civilian life.” previous military experience in Barba- O/C Gabe Rabess added: “It’s going dos, added: “It’s excellent. The training very well. It’s very enjoyable and we’re is geared towards being educational settled into a routine and we’re making and purposeful. In my day, it wasn’t like new friends.” that.” But he added the fast pace of military He said the Cayman troops to follow life took some adjustment. should “do their research” on the mili- O/C Rabess said: “Eating quickly is a tary and the RBR “so they know what to problem. They are full days, so we don’t expect and what they will be doing”. have a lot of time, so we have to manage O/C Farley added: “They should grasp our time.” as much as they can in Cayman and He and four other potential of�icers in work on their personal �itness and dis- the new Caymanian force are in Bermu- cipline.”

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CARIBBEAN BRIEFS ’s nutmegs adding spice to economy

Grenada’s nutmeg trade is recovering after two dev- carbon, and protects soil and watersheds in upland ar- astating hurricanes in recent years. eas, nutmeg is also considered to be the most vulnera- Grenada used to produce around 2,000 tonnes of ble spice to extreme weather. The tree takes four to six nutmeg a year with annual revenues of around $13 years to produce fruit and more than 20 years to reach million but between 2002 and 2004, in the aftermath full production, and given its shallow roots, it can be of Hurricanes Emily and Ivan, 555,000 nutmeg trees - easily uprooted by wind. more than 90 per cent - were destroyed. Farmers are learning to adapt to these vulnerabil- By 2011, nutmeg production was twice as high, but ities by creating windbreaks and shelter belts using recovery was still less than 15 per cent of pre-hurri- trees such as bamboo, mango and citrus in the path of cane volumes. damaging winds, to reduce wind erosion. Intercrop- Grenada’s average yield per hectare of nutmeg is sig- ping with cocoa, banana, coconuts and root crops has eachni�icantly year. higher than the rest of the region, however, also been an effective measure for soil and root pro- around 500,000 pounds of nutmeg are unharvested tection. An alternative propagation method called grafting, Technical improvements have also enabled farmers introduced in Grenada in 2016, aimed at increasing to overcome threats to the growth of the sector. nutmeg productivity by converting hundreds of male  Grenada’s nutmeg is world renowned Although the crop is inherently “climate smart” in trees into female fruit bearing ones also holds im- that it is relatively resistant to drought, it sequesters mense promise for the sector. Bermuda boasts zero BVI regatta is homicides The British Virgin Is- lands will soon hold its an- nual regatta. Bermuda can claim to be one of scendSailors on andTortola crew for from the the safest places in the Caribbean around the world will de- as it had no crime related deaths in 2019. BVI Spring Regatta and Ten years ago, Bermuda was fac- Sailing Festival from March ing a dire situation with multiple 30 – April 5. murders a year and rampant gang “The BVI is the mecca for activity. Between 2009 and August sailing for three very im- 2017, Bermuda recorded 34 mur- portant reasons,” said Bob ders. Considering its population of  Bermuda had no crime related deaths in 2019 Phillips, chairman of the around 66,000 people in only 21 regatta. “With its 64 islands  BVI’s regatta will see 800 competitors square miles, it is a high statistic. and rocks, you never run During the height of the gun and out of interesting and chal- gang violence era, there was a crisis. and anti-social behaviour as well as the lenging places to sail. We The court system was overwhelmed dedicated efforts of the Gang Violence have protected water in the Sir Francis especially in shifting weather so that with criminal cases and it became com- Reduction Team (GVRT), who continue Drake Channel where most of the rac- racing is always challenging. mon place to require personnel from to make positive in�luences with our at- ing is done, so even when trade winds “Not only is the racing superb, but uniformed services to safeguard and risk population,” said the Minister of Na- are blowing their normal 15, 18, and 20 for those who want to combine a race protect courts during high pro�ile mur- tional Security, Wayne M. Caines. knots, you still have comfortable condi- holiday with cruising before or after, der and assault cases. The hospital and This was the �irst time in over 20 tions for most sailors with the opportu- our islands are unbelievably lush with prisons were often placed on lock-down years that no homicides were recorded nity for ocean-like conditions if desired.” anchorages every 20 minutes – it’s just to protect the staff and people inside in Bermuda. With all the choices that the BVI has a comfortable, beautiful place to sail,” and armed police patrolling the streets. “This is a testament of the hard work with natural lay marks and islands, the Phillips said. “The fact that we had zero crime re- of all involved, particularly the Bermuda Race Committee has multiple course About 60 percent of the BVI Spring lated deaths in 2019, and the fact that Police Service,” Caines said. “I commend possibilities to tap into, to mix up the Regatta �leet comprises sailors who there has been a decrease of violence in Police Commissioner Stephen Corbishley racing each race day for the 800 com- return year after year, excited for the our community in 2019 is in part a re- and the dedicated men and women of the petitors. racing conditions and the opportunity sult of our singular focus on implement- . We have made Race of�icers design courses on the to meet new people as well as reunite ing programmes to reduce gang violence signi�icant progress in 10 years.” water to match the tactical conditions, with sailing friends. Minaj played mas in St Lucia project Trinidad protects children

Trinidad-born rapper Nicki Minaj The St Lucia Medical and Dental Asso- returned home for carnival 2020 last ciation has launched an initiative aimed week. at protecting children from abuse in all Trinidad and Tobago’s Carnival ran its forms, be it verbal, physical or sexual. over Monday and Tuesday in Port-Of- “Protect Our Children” is done in Spain ahead of Ash Wednesday. collaboration with the Department of The St James-born rapper, whose Health, Department Human Services, real name is Onika Tanya Maraj-Pet- the Royal St Lucia Police Force, RISE ty, posted a video on Instagram of her Saint Lucia Inc. and other organisa-  St Lucia’s Protect our Children project touching down with her husband in tions. It will be a follow up to the “Good has launched Trinidad on Monday. She captioned Touch/Bad Touch” programme which the video, which has over three mil- was launched in 2006 and aimed to sen- lion views: “My beautiful country” as  Nicki Minaj in her Trinidad Carnival sitise children on the issue of inappro- soca singer Destra Garcia commented: costume priate touching as well as equip medical short or long term are seldomly high- “Welcome Home.” practitioners, teachers and the public to lighted. Minaj was in Trinidad for carnival in recognise victims of abuse. Protect our Children aims to ensure 2012 and �ilmed a music video there St Lucia is a signatory to the conven- that citizens are made aware that pre- for “Pound the Alarm.” Her new pro- per’s 108th placement on the chart. It tion on the rights of the child, yet abuse venting childhood abuse and trauma motional single, ‘Yikes’ opened at No. pushed her past Kanye West, who now of minors remain a pervasive issue, the augurs well for a better society with less 23 on the new Hot 100 and is the rap- stands at 107. negative implications of which be it crime and drug abuse. Dominica crowns new Guyana celebrates carnival queen 50th as republic

Dominica’s 2020 Carnival Queen was Guyana’s President David Granger crowned at its carnival last week and at- expressed satisfaction with the coun- tributed her success in the competition try’s progress on its 50th anniversary to hard work. Savahnn James, 20, beat as a republic. In an address to the na- six other contestants to clinch the title tion, Granger said Guyanese are proud at the Miss Dominica 2020 pageant. of the strides made by the Caribbean James won the awards for Best Talent Community (CARICOM) member state. and Best Response to Question on her Guyana gained independence from the way to the crown at the Windsor Park in 1966 and became a Sports Stadium in Roseau. republic on Feb. 23, 1970. “I am very excited; I am very happy, Granger said that the 50th republic and I worked very hard,” she said. “I was anniversary is an exciting and encour- very strong; I was very con�ident in the aging time for Guyanese who can look way that I was answering so I think that forward to a higher quality of life and gave me the edge.” it also marks the dawn of the “Decade With her platform ‘Sustainable Living of Development 2020-2029”. Through Renewable Energy,’ James said  Savahnn James is the new Dominica He noted that among the initiatives she plans to work with the environmental Carnival Queen of his decade of the development plan  Guyana’s President David Granger clubs to help bring awareness on the topic. is the provision of tuition-free educa- She advised any young women who tion for eligible students at the Univer- plan to participate in the Miss Dominica sity of Guyana, energy security, eco- pageant to “go for it.” wear, Best in Swimwear and Best in nomic growth, constitutional reform development and with accountable Shannon Connor St Hilaire secured Evening Wear. and governance, the empowerment of government and greater equality. Ours the second runner-up spot. She won Events Coordinator at the Dominica youth development and deepening of is one in which everyone will be able Miss Photogenic, Best Costume, Best in Festivals Committee Marva Williams international relations as well as de- to enjoy equality before the law, edu- Costume, and Best Evening Wear. The said all the contestants were amazing velopment for the indigenous people. cation that is free, employment that is �irst runner-up position went to Prim- and put on a great show. “The contest- “We live in a country that is enjoy- satisfying and an environment that is rose Angel David. She won Best Swim- ants were amazing,” she said. ing high levels of growth and human safe and healthy.” PUZZLES | COMICS PAGE B2 Monday, March 2, 2020 | Issue No 509 C�������� T����

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