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Community Heroes: First Responders In recognition of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week, 19-25 May, the Health Services Authority EMS providers ex- hibited this year’s theme “Beyond the Call” by taking the initi- ative to educate community members on how they can poten- tially save a life prior to the arrival of EMS. sessions throughout the island, teaching members of the pub- licFor hands-only EMS Week, CPR, the how medical to stop �irst bleeding responders and the hosted importance safety and proper usage of car seats through hands-on demonstra- tions. “Each session’s turnout was excellent. It’s reassuring to know that people are interested in learning and being more proactive about life-saving practices,” said EMS Manager Ste- phen Duval. “CPR can double or even triple a person’s chance of survival and Hands-Only CPR, when executed correctly, can be just as effective as conventional CPR. A person can die in 5-10 minutes due to uncontrolled bleeding. The stop the bleed training our team demonstrated can save a life. Using the cor- rect car seat or booster seat can also be a lifesaver. We wanted to reemphasise the importance of basic car seat safety and

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 Minister for Health Hon. Dwayne Seymour thanks the EMS pro-  L-r: David “Jayse” Wilson (EMS Officer of the Year), Alvaro Obando (Outstanding Service), Stephen Duval (EMS viders at the EMS Recognition Luncheon and Awards Ceremony Manager), Kendal Connor (Outstanding Service) and Michael Blackburn (Outstanding Service) Elections Supervisor Premier pays and Mr Roy Bodden to tribute to Former speak at CPR meeting PM of Jamaica Cruise Port Referendum (CPR) Cayman have an- constitutionally required 25% threshold on its pe- Edward Seaga nounced that Elections Supervisor Mr Wesley How- tition, the group is hosting a public meeting this ell and historian and author Mr Roy Bodden will Thursday 30th May at George Town Town Hall both be speakers at this Thursday’s public meeting. from 6pm - 8pm to share with the public the lat- Following last week’s announcement that the grass roots community group had reached the ... Continued story on page A3

Premier Hon. Alden McLaughlin said he was deeply sad- dened to have learned of the passing today of former Ja- maican Prime Minister Edward Seaga. Premier Hon. Alden McLaughlin said “He will be remem- bered as a great and respected Caribbean Leader and as one of Jamaica’s outstanding politicians. He was the only remaining member of the team who drafted the Constitu- tion when Jamaica gained independence from the UK in 1962 and one of the longest serving Members of the Parlia- ment, not just in Jamaica but in the Caribbean, holding his seat in West Kingston for over 43 years. That is no mean feat in politics.”

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 EDITORIAL — A2  LOCAL NEWS — A4  OPPOSITION SPEAKS — A7  ART & CULTURE — A8 THIS ISSUE INSIDE

Kimpton to celebrate Global Steeped in Tradition opens at the Be Prepared! Wellness Day Opposition congratulates CPR National Museum EDITORIAL | COMMUNITY NOTICES | COMMUNITY PAGE A2 Friday, May 31, 2019 | Issue No 382 C�������� T����

EDITORIAL COMMUNITY NOTICES Recent Outages Explained Be prepared! Customers east of Pros- pect, excluding North Side, It’s that time of year when we pay have recently experienced more attention to what’s brewing in above normal levels of the Atlantic and Caribbean regions. outages within the last Forecasters have predicted a month as CUC transitions near-normal Atlantic hurricane sea- through a very active peri- son this year with, the respected group od of substation upgrades. from Colorado State University indi- The upgrades will increase cating it is likely that there will be 13 capacity and reliability to named storms with four hurricanes, customers in the affected two of which are expected to be major. districts, but in the interim, Although we have been fortunate enough to be spared nature’s wrath in level of preparedness by taking small to facilitate these upgrades  In June 2019, construction will begin to replace the recent years, we ought not to let our steps, such as discussing your personal reducesthe necessary system con�iguration redundancy existing Prospect Substation guards down. All it takes is one storm plans with all family members so that and increases the vulnera- to change our fortunes. We just need everyone knows what to do and what to bility to outages. ly out of service for refurbishment and is to remember the catastrophic damage expect; installing carbon monoxide de- The most recent outage occurred in planned to be fully back in service by the that Irma and Maria left in their wake tectors; reviewing your home and busi- the early hours of Sunday, May 26 due end of June. During the intervening pe- across the region a couple of years ago. ness insurance coverage to ensure that to lightning damage. Customers in the riod, customers who would normally be As the hurricane season begins, we your premiums are up to date and start- Savannah, Newlands, Lower Valley, Bod- supplied from the Bodden Town Substa- ought to have our plans in place. Home ing your own emergency savings fund.” den Town, Frank Sound and East End tion are being supplied from the Frank Affairs Minister Tara Rivers offered Let her words be a guide that we areas experienced interruptions to their Sound or Prospect Substations and are the following advice in her address to should not wait until the threat of a electricity service between 3:32 a.m. exposed to a greater risk of outages. mark National Preparedness Day on storm is imminent to start thinking and 7:41 a.m. In June 2019, CUC will begin construc- May 20th: about how we plan to stay safe should CUC’s line crews responded immedi- tion of a new Prospect Substation with “I therefore urge all residents to not the need arise. Let’s also think about ately to replace the damaged equipment completion expected in 2020. CUC is only evaluate your family and business the vulnerable among us: the elderly and worked throughout the early hours able to complete the construction with plans, but also identify how you can and disabled in our communities, as to restore service to customers. Approx- minimal exposure to outages as the ex- help to prepare your community and well as anyone else who may need help imately 3,250 customers were affected. isting substation will remain in service assist in the event that a hazard strikes. if a hurricane is about to strike. Under normal circumstances less than throughout the construction period In addition to ensuring that your Let’s hope we don’t have to worry half this number of customers would CUC has planned major upgrades to family’s hurricane supplies are well about storms this year, but if we do, have been affected. Customers regained Frank Sound substation in 2021. stocked, you can enhance your family’s let’s ensure we are prepared.  service at various intervals throughout Following this major programme of EDITORIAL | COMMUNITYthe morning NOTICES as CUC personnel worked upgrades and refurbishments to the diligently to safely restore service to all eastern substations, CUC will be able to PAGE 2 Wednesday, October 18, 2017 | Issue No 132meet foreseeable load growth with in- Caymanian Times had their electricity restored at 7:41 creased reliability for its customers. As COMMUNITY a.m.customers affected. The �inal customers the Cayman Islands continue to grow CUC has completed upgrades to the and our population increases, CUC con- South oticSound, North ESounds Road, and tinues to invest in our country and our Editorial RumN Point Substations in October 2018, people, consistently striving to achieve March 2019 and April 2019 respectively. our vision of empowering Cayman to be First responders The BoddenCustoms Town Substation is Registration current- a global leader.  of Importers begins To help importers start using a system for entry declaration, the Department will go beyond the call start registering importers starting Monday, 16 October 2017. The registration is required by the implementation of a new online electronic systemSmoking for entry declaration. Effective Cessation 1 November 2017, the Cayman Islands Customs Department will implement the new system. This will require importers for EMS Week to complete and submit entries electronically to Customs using the new gateway ... Continued story from page A1 Classes:portal COLS (Customs Online System). ‘I Importers Can will be able Quit’ to access the portal through the website www.customs.gov.ky. ensure that all children are buckled up Tips of the Week TheFor individualsPublic Health who Departmenthave not yet receivedre- training in the use of the system, Customs will provide in-house training. the right way on every ride.” minds smokers who wish to quit the Motivational Tip Safety sessions were held at Hur- habitHowever, that there before are they still can some use COLS,spaces importers will have to be formally registered and recognised as an importer by Customs. ley’s Market, Foster’s Food Fair (Air- The Power of Music leftThis for will the require upcoming each individualsmoking cessa- to come in and provide Customs with relevant information including a government-issued port), Tukka and Eagle Ray’s Bar & Do not underestimate the power tion classes the department is offering. Grill on 21-22 May. In addition to the of music. Music can heal the sick, Classestheir business start on licence05 June and/or 2019 from companies 5.15 registration including directorship. public sessions, the EMS team hosted mend the broken heart, relieve stress p.m.identification,As to a result,6.45 p.m. Customs e.g., every driver’s will Wednesday begin licence the or forregistration passport. Additionally,process starting it will Monday, be necessary 16 October for through companies 27 October and businesses 2017, from to provide8:30am an EMS Recognition Luncheon and and even help you to live longer. Just seven weeks in the Public Health De- Awards Ceremony on Friday, 24 May at ask some of our seniors who are still partment.Roberts Drive The Public (locally is knownbeing reminded as Airport Road). the Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile playing music and dancing. They will that the new location for the classes will toHowever, 4:00pm Monday if they missto Friday. this period Registration to be registered,will take place Customs on the will 1st continue floor of Customsto register Headquarters, importers during located normal at #42 business Owens Beach Resort to honor their colleagues agree that music has added value to be held at Smith Road Centre on the sec- and stakeholders in emergency care. 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 EDITORIAL | COMMUNITYIn attendance NOTICES were past and present After a long stressful day, close your inFor the more new informationsystem. Once or registered to sign up, with Customs, importers can then submit entries electronically and do business with members of the Cayman Islands EMS, eyes turn on your iPod or CD player contactondCustoms, �loor. the without Public havingHealth to Department attend in person. [email protected] or nola.sanderson@hsa. and just enjoy the mellowing sounds PAGE 2 Wednesday, Octobertheir families,18, 2017 the Minister | Issue for Health No 132 on 244-2889/244-2621,Cayman IslandsCaymanian Customs or email Management Times sarah. thanksky  importers for their cooperation and understanding and looks forward to Hon. Dwayne Seymour, HSA Chief Ex- of music. If you have energy left you continued partnership. may even dance a jig. representatives of the Royal Cayman Live longer. Live happier. Live life to Islandsecutive PoliceOf�icer Service, Lizzette Cayman Yearwood Islands and its fullest with MUSIC. Celebrate Cayman Coat Air-Conditioned Storage NFire Service,otic CaymanE Islandss Red  Paramedic Jennifer Kelly trains a mem- Sea Grape Editorial Cross, Department of Public Safety ber of the public how to stop the bleed Units - Kingbird Drive Communications and Rotary Central of Arms memorabilia Available for Immediate CaymanCustoms Islands. Registrationing efforts help save countlessof Importers lives beginsSecretarial Services AllTo EMShelp importersstaff were start presented using a withsystem for entry declaration, the Department will Celebrate Cayman Coat of Arms mem- • Celebrate Cayman Neckties CI$ 25 Rental start registering importers starting Monday, 16 October 2017. orabiliaServices: will be Workon sale Permits,in the lobby Trade of and• Celebrate Business Cayman Applications Bandanas/ Scarfs & Renewal Annual Returns, General Letters Various Sizes from awardsThe registrationfor outstanding is required service by went the implementationcaleach care, year,” EMS HSA personnelof CEO a new Ms Yearwood online are a electroniccrucial said. the Cayman Islands GovernmentPlease call Ad- for otherCI$ 15 services tocerti�icatessystem Kendal for Connor, ofentry appreciation. Michaeldeclaration. Blackburn, SpecialEffective component“As1 November the �irst of link 2017,our to healthcare emergencythe Cayman system. medi- Islands ministration BuildingContact: on Tuesday, Susan 28 80 sq. ft to 190 sq. ft AlvaroCustoms Obando Department and David will Hurlston implement of theThis new month, system. and This always, will require we express importers May 2019 from 11 a.m.Cellular: to 2 p.m. 345 326-9953200 pcs CI$10 Cayman Brac. David “Jayse” Wilson our unendingHealth Tip gratitude and respect to Sales will continueAddress: every Tuesday Unit and #2, Grand• Celebrate Plaza Cayman Cayman Plates Puzzles CI$35 35pcs/ Please call: 326-3800 to complete and submit entries electronically to Customs using the new gateway Drinking alcohol and Blood Thursday through the month of June.(Opposite •Hi-Tech Celebrate Electronics) Cayman Bistro Mugs portal COLS (Customs Online System). Importers will be able to access the portal or “We honor our EMS providers, staff for their continuedPressure dedication to Items on sale are: Email: [email protected]$10 through the website www.customs.gov.ky. Business Hours: 9am – 5pm, Mon – Fri Email: [email protected] was awarded “EMS Of�icer of the Year”. excellencethe �ineDrinking men in emergencyand too women much care.” ofalcohol our  EMS can • Celebrate Cayman Umbrellas CI$ 25 • Cayman Islands Car Flags CI$10  Tips of the Week For individuals who have not yet received raisetraining blood in the pressure use of the to system, unhealthy Customs will provide in-house training. Motivational Tip whoseHowever, sel�less before devotion they andcan useoutstand- COLS, importerslevels. will Having have to more be formally than three registered drinks and recognised as an importer by Customs. The Power of Music This will require each individual to come in inand one provide sitting Customs temporarily with relevantincreases information including a government-issued Do not underestimate the power your blood pressure, but repeated of music. Music can heal the sick, their business licence and/or companies registrationbinge drinking including can leaddirectorship. to long-term identification, e.g., driver’s licence or passport.increases. Additionally, it will be necessary for companies and businesses to provide Advertise mend the broken heart, relieve stress As a result, Customs will begin the registration process starting Monday, 16 October through 27 October 2017, from 8:30am and even help you to live longer. 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Having more than three drinks milliliters) of beer, 5 ounces (148 Efficient, in one sitting temporarily increases milliliters) of wine or 1.5 ounces your blood pressure, but repeated (44 milliliters) of 80-proof distilled Caymanian Secretary binge drinking can lead to long-term spirits. increases. Advertise Affordable.Lawyer Keep in mind that alcohol contains Times Heavy drinkers who cut back to calories and may contribute to Issue # 132 Driver moderate drinking can lower their l Free Consultation - New Clients unwantedWelcome l weight Full & Partialgain — Dentures a risk factor systolic blood pressure (the top Publisher: Ralph Lewis l Specializing in Cosmetic Denturesfor lhigh Re-Lines/Soft blood pressure. 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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 WORLD WATCH PAGE 10 Wednesday, October 18, 2017 | Issue No 132 Caymanian Times BRITAIN BRACES...for a hurricane The unusual nature of this year’s normal. London was already noticing the In the early hours of October 1987 Atlantic hurricane season is making its This is the most powerful storm to effects of this weather phenomenon southern England was battered by the impact felt as far north as the British have hit Ireland in over 50 years. Monday afternoon with the skies turning unannounced Great Storm (they didn’t Isles. an orange tint and the sun taking on an have names then). The storm was Monday evening Mainland UK and Northern Ireland eerie glow. ploughing its way north-eastwards The very experienced weather are bracing for a pounding from the Weather experts explained that was through Northern Ireland, which is part forecaster who under-estimated its remnants of Hurricane Ophelia which due to dust from the Sahara desert of the United Kingdom, before sweeping impending ferocity has found as much has roared up through the North 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 18 people and caused extensive damage. Monday with gusts close to 100 miles an Northern England, Wales as well LOCAL NEWS hour. as London and other areas in south- away as Portugal. C�������� T���� Britain is better prepared this time Friday, May 31, 2019 | Issue No 382 PAGE A3 around. 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 in Ireland, and there have been power effects of the storm with high winds and just a few days after the 30thPremier anniversary It comes pays just a few days tribute after the 25th to Former Prime outages and other disruptions which torrential rain forecast for some regions, of another weather phenomenon in this anniversary of the now infamous Great might take over a week to return to especially those in the north. part of the world. MinisterStorm of 1987. of Jamaica Edward Seaga ... Continued story from page A1 he played a role in introducing ska to the McLaughlin “my sincere condolences go Opposition leader for many years af- world”. I knew him personally and have to his family and friends.” terwards and built national institutions “His love of culture and particularly fond memories of our conversations on Edward Seaga, 89, died on his birth- such the annual festival celebrations Jamaican folk music endeared him to occasions when he visited Grand Cay- day in Miami. Although he lost the gen- and the Jamaica Cultural Development many and as a major record producer man.” continued Premier Hon. Alden eral election in 1989 he remained the Commission.  Elections Supervisor Mr Wesley Howell and Mr Roy Bodden to speak at CPR meeting ... Continued story from page A1 start promptly at 6pm and refreshments process. will be served. est updates on the process for a people Of�iceThe tocollection begin theof signatures of�icial veri�ication remains Cruise Port Referendum Cayman is a initiated referendum and other related ongoing to safely exceed the minimum grassroots initiative of concerned cit- information. requirement, and registered voters who The grassroots community group con- have not yet signed the petition are en- proach to the decision-making for the couraged to sign right away to be a part proposedizens advocating cruise berthing for a democratic facility. ap- May 2019 that they had collected and in- of Cayman Islands history in the making. Petition booklets are still available at �irmed in writing to the Premier on 24th The public are invited to attend this the following businesses around Cay- Cayman Islands registered voters on the informative event and be apart of this man: Rubis Savannah, Four Winds Esso petitionternally veri�iedfor the people over 5,300 initiated signatures referen- of historic moment as the country moves & Hell Gas Station in West Bay, Silhoutte dum on the proposed cruise berthing in Camana Bay and Pure Art and Cathy facility, in accordance with Section 70 of erendum. Church Photo Centre in George Town. the Cayman Islands Constitution 2009. towardsMore information its �irst people on Thursday’s initiated event ref- Registered voters who wish to have the Following a meeting on Tuesday be- please visit the event Facebook Event petition brought to them, at home or at  Historian and author Mr Roy Bodden tween CPR Cayman and the Elections page, CPR Cayman’s Facebook Page or work, can call 327-5411. call 327-5411. People can also contact to do so and interested in participating prepared to be delivered to Elections [email protected]. The event will people not registered to vote but eligible  Of�ice, the petition is currently being Organizers continue to encourage to register at the Elections Of�ice.

WORLDPSPB WATCH Offi cially Opens Offi ce in Cayman Brac The Public Service Pensions Board The PSPB has worked over Based on the current Cayman PAGE 10 Wednesday, October 18, 2017the past| Issue two Noyears 132 to establish a Caymanian Times Brac population, this means that much bigger presence on Cayman nearly 1 in 3 people on Cayman with(PSPB) a Grand is of�icially Opening opening Event a newon Friday, of�ice Brac. This has included the con- Brac are members of a pension BRITAIN31stin Cayman May 2019. Brac andThe isevent recognizing will includeBRACES...for this tinued ongoing relationship with a hurricane plan administered by the PSPB The unusual nature of this year’s normal. 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Storm of 1987. have“Opening lived and an worked of�ice their to servelives a presence on Cayman Brac a priority. our Cayman Brac membership, for Cayman Brac and for all of our Since our 25th Anniversary Celebration wetime needed to open to carefully an of�ice review to serve our Event we have talked about opening an options,” said Evans Lindsey. “In commitment to the Sister Islands,” the end we selected the most cost saidcitizens Evans is important Lindsey. “This and it is shows an op- a that goal.” said Mrs. Jewel Evans Lindsey, effective option that was available portunity to give back and show Managingof�ice in the Director Brac and Trustee today we with reach the and we have established a central  Mrs. Jewel Evans Lindsey, Managing Director and that our seniors and pensioners PSPB. location in Cayman Brac.” Trustee with the PSPB can rely on easy to access service.” Given cost considerations, open- Another consideration beyond services that were being accessed is located at 5 Dennis Foster Road and it is oversight to ensure that PSPB servic- weeks of being open, well over 100 peo- open MondayThe Cayman through Brac Friday PSPB from of�ice 9:00 is ing an of�ice took careful research and in place to serve nearly 700 individu- ple�ice inopened Cayman in earlyBrac haveApril accessedand in seven ser- a.m. to 1:00 p.m. would provide both an immediate and althat members the PSPB on Cayman Cayman Brac Brac of�ice and is nowthis Information on the Public Service long-termes would be support utilized and and service that the to of�ice Cay- includes close to 200 people who are ing the community response to wanting Pension Board is available on the PSPB man Brac. pensioners. 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more information, call the library niversary celebration. It begins Foundation is celebrating World at 949 – 5159. with a Missions Conference from Oceans Day at the South Sound COMMUNITY EVENTS Wednesday June 5 to Friday June Community Centre and Beach on 2019 Sanctuary Choir 7 beginning at 7:30pm. The guest Saturday June 8 from 8 to 11am. May on Saturday 1 June from 7:30am Spring Tour speaker is Pastor Robb Redlin. There will be a beach cleanup Early Childhood Assistance to 2pm on its compound at the 2 June: The tour continues! Join The Anniversary Service will be followed by an Environment Fair. Programme Funding corner of Tropical Gardens Rd. and the First Baptist Church Choir at held on Sunday June 9 at 10:00am All are welcomed! For more in- 31 May: Will your child be be- Crewe Rd. Cars are $15 and trucks Bodden Town United Church on and lunch will be served. For formation go to plasticfreecay- tween 3 and 4 years old as at and SUV’s are $20.The money Sunday 2 June for an evening of more information, please call 949 man.com. September 1, 2019 and will be raised will assist with sending a praise and worship starting at – 0629. attending an early childhood cen- group of teenagers to camp this 7pm. All are welcomed and re- Ice on Ice tre? Applications are now being summer. freshments will follow. Calling all former 8 June: Feeling lucky? On Saturday accepted for those needing fund- students of St. Ignatius 8 June, The Marriott Beach Resort ing assistance for this. Forms and Mango Mania! Annual Church Harvest at High School more information can be found on 1 June: Savannah SDA 6 June: All former students of St. the Cayman Cancer Society. Four the website www.education.gov. tanical Park is celebrating mangoes! 2 June: The Savannah Seven Day Ignatius High School are invited luckyis hosting persons a casino can nighteach towin bene�it a ½ ky or you may call the Ministry of Come to The the 1st.Queen annual Elizabeth Mango ll Ma-Bo- Adventist Church will be hold- to our 25th anniversary social on diamond worth $1500 courtesy Education at 244 2417. nia Fair outside the Visitor Centre ing their Annual Church Harvest Thursday, June 6th, 5:30-7:00 pm of Rocky’s Diamonds. There will on Saturday June 1 from 9:00 am to on Sunday June 2nd beginning in Loyola Hall. Admission is free! World No Tobacco Day 1:00pm. Admission is free. Over 25 at 4:30pm. Dinner is $12. and in- Please RSVP to sicaymanalumni@ 31 May: On 31 May, every year, varieties of mangoes will be on sale cludes a wide variety of ground gmail.com. muchbe table more. games, Cost a silentis $59 raf�le, per per- live WHO and its partners focus on the as well as local mango products. provisions. sonjazz, or gourmet $99 per food pair. and Purchase drinks your and health risks associated with tobac- There will also be live music, a BBQ, Little League tickets at eventpro.ky. co use and advocate for effective local drinks, and kids activities. ‘Young Men at Risk’ fun policies to reduce tobacco con- Check their website http://www. Presentation 7 June: The CI Little League in- Wind of Hope 5K Walk/ sumption. Tobacco use is a major botanic-park.ky/ or call 947 – 9462 5 June: The Community Affairs vites all former players from the Run cause of cardiovascular disease, for more information. Ministry and the Alex Panton past 30 years to join us for an 9 June: Come out and join the including coronary heart disease, Foundation invites you to a pres- evening of fun baseball/softball Wind of Hope 5k Walk / Run to stroke and peripheral vascular Children’s Story time games on Friday, June 7th, 6:30- disease. Check Cayman Active’s 1 June: The George Town Pub- Wednesday, 5th June from 6:30pm 9:00 pm at the Field of Dreams. To on Sunday June 9th beginning at timeline for postings on what’s lic Library is hosting Children’s toentation 8pm at on the Young Bodden Men Town at Risk Civic on RSVP, or for further details, please 6:30am.bene�it theEntry Nadine cost is Pre-SchoolCI$25 for happening in Cayman for World StoryTime for children ages 0 to Centre. Admission is free and all e-mail [email protected]. adults and CI$10 for under 12’s. No Tobacco Day. 5 years old starting at 10:30 am. are welcomed. The run/walk starts and ends at No registration is required and a Environment Smith Cove Public Beach. There June parent /guardian must be pres- Calvary Baptist Day Fair Car Wash ent at all times. No drop-offs are anniversary celebration 8 June: Girlguiding Cayman in aways. For more information 1 June: The Good News Baptist allowed. Reading is done by the 5 – 9 June: All are invited to Cal- association with Plastic Free will be prizes, trophies and give- Church will be having a car wash Pink Ladies Volunteer Corps. For vary Baptist Church’s 34th. an- Cayman and Guy Harvey Ocean or call 328 – 2850.  email windo�[email protected]

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LOCAL NEWS PAGE A6 Friday, May 31, 2019 | Issue No 382 C�������� T���� Cannabis investment summit held at the Westin By Christopher Tobutt In the Cayman Islands, medicinal use of some cannabis-based medicines has CanEx, a company on the forefront of been legal since 2016, but legal use of the development of the Cannabis indus- cannabis-based products is still quite try, held a Cannabis Investment Summit limited compared to other countries at the Westin recently. It is part of a se- such as Canada where legal use is far ries of meetings and conferences the is more extensive, and where investment holding across the Caribbean in order has really taken off. But part of the rea- to inform prospective investors about son for the summit, according to CanEx opportunities in an industry that is de- founder, Douglas Gordon, is to give po- veloping very rapidly, and will soon be tential investors in the industry the worth many billions of dollars, after one chance to see all the different facets and jurisdiction and then another either le- opportunities for a wide range of Can- nabis-dependent industries in overseas the availability of cannabis-based med- operations, from Jamaican-based start- icines.galize cannabis outright, or legalizes ups to processing, marketing and distri- bution of products. “The precursor for a successful legal cannabis industry is a full understand- ing of the tremendous health and eco-

bring to any developing nation. We are  Three panelists during the afternoon session. Left to right, Prentice Panton, Delano Seiver- bringingnomic bene�its together that a cross the section industry of canex- ight, and T’Shura Gibbs perts and operators at the highest levels of the industry who can provide a ful- sis for understanding the industry and lenges and opportunities that panelists some understanding of the opportuni- its potential,” Mr. Gordon said. Prentice Panton, Delano Seiveright, and ties that are inherent in the industry, as “We are getting people together to T’Shura Gibbs, had either encountered well as speak to the key challenges that talk about the broader sense of what or anticipated T’Shura Gibbs, CEO of need to be considered to create a suc- the industry offers, everything from cul- Zimmer & Co Ltd, a pharmaceutical cessful industry,” Mr. Gordon stated. tivation, which is what we traditionally company, spoke afterwards about some “Apart from growing and process- think about, all the way through to the ing medicinal Cannabis products, there research, the clinical and the medical the Cayman Islands. “Cayman is already knownof the opportunities for medical tourism,”on the horizon she said, for marketing and PR companies, as well So it is really giving people an opportu- asare brand many development opportunities and for intellectual law �irms, bene�its and opportunities that it offers. her company’s products, which includ- property development. We have experts participate, and how, but also if they are edas shecreams outlined and someointments of the for bene�its arthritic of from the US and Canada, South Ameri- goingnity not to justinvest, to �igurewhat thatout iflooks they like.” want to pain: “Imagine you can’t play with your ca and the Caribbean, who can speak to During the afternoon a panel dis- grandchildren. If you rub this on an area, practical, operational considerations, cussion entitled, ‘Legal Cannabis, the it helps you to get rid of that pain,” she  T’Shura Gibbs not theory, that will provide a sound ba- Opportunity,’ explored different chal- said.  DoE issues Cayman’s decade of advisory shark conservation on jellyfi sh Shark numbers higher than in most of Caribbean stings This year marks the 10th anniver- sary of a fruitful partnership between The Department of Environment the Department of Environment (DoE) (DoE) received reports from a number and UK-based Marine Conservation In- of water sports operators of several ternational (MCI) aimed at gathering individuals being stung by jellyfish information on and protecting sharks in the North Sound on Monday, 27th in Cayman waters. May, at Stingray Sandbar and near the The partnership led to the creation North Sound’s barrier reef. Two peo- of the Shark Conservation Cayman ple were taken to hospital with inju- programme (initially called Cayman ries from the jellyfish stings Monday Islands Large Marine Predator Pro- morning. gramme), which helped push for the complete protection of elasmobranchs, the jellies causing the stings as ‘Sea such as sharks and rays, under the Cay- Wasps’The DoE(Carybdea has tentatively alata), a small identi�ied (2-3 man Islands National Conservation inch) species that is nearly transpar- Law (NCL). The protections took effect ent. They are occasionally found off the coastal waters of Florida, Bahamas for sharks and stingrays in Cayman wa-  Six Caribbean reef sharks are shown here in one frame taken from a DoE/MCI survey in and other areas of the Caribbean. Sea ters.in April 2015 making it illegal to �ish Little Cayman during 2017 (Photo credit DoE/MCI) Wasps are rare in Cayman. However, Although the NCL protections are recent weather conditions may be re- orise that sharks, as top marine preda- throughout the Caribbean,” Prof. Gore sponsible for bringing them into near- cult to gauge their overall impact, the tors, can help protect coral reefs via a said. shore waters. sharkrelatively conservation recent, thus partnership making it dif�i-has “cascade” effect within the food chain. To form Shark Conservation Cayman, Anyone going to the Stingray Sandbar documented some encouraging data “Simply put, sharks will eat a certain the DoE combines its marine and staff or near the barrier reef is asked to be for these apex marine predators. number of mid-level predators that resources in conjunction with MCI’s cautious. These small jellies are not easy “Our data suggest the overall abun- to see and can deliver a painful sting dance of sharks in Cayman Islands’ wa- This, in turn, regulates the number tion of graduate-level students, such that leaves welts and redness if they ters is currently higher than in most of feed on smaller, herbivorous reef �ish. asscienti�ic Ms. Kohler, expertise to do and more the than participa- either contact bare skin. Home treatments can the Caribbean,” said MCI Co-Director, keeping them clear for coral growth,” organisation would achieve on its own. include pouring white vinegar on sting Mauvis Gore, a professor at Heriot-Watt of �ish that eat algae from reef areas, “When we started the shark project areas, however, if the victim’s reaction University in Edinburgh. “However, the Johanna Kohler. “We believe there is a to the sting persists or becomes severe, numbers are not quite as high as in a correlationsaid DoE-MCI between Shark a Projecthealthy Of�icershark area as one where we needed to im- it is advised to seek proper medical at- few places – such as Bahamas and Be- population and healthier coral reefs. 10 years ago, the DoE identi�ied this tention immediately. “Sharks do not ‘steal’ marine stocks research,” DoE Director Gina Ebanks- A photo of a Sea Wasp is attached. ed for longer periods.” Petrieprove oursaid. scienti�ic “Now, thanks data collection to this part- and These creatures typically tend to inhab- lizeLarge-bodied – where sharks sharks, have beensuch protect-as reef “Rather, we’ve observed they tend to nership, we have much better infor- sharks, nurse sharks, hammerheads bolsterfrom local the numbers �ishers,” and Ms. health Kohler of said.reef mation available to help protect these near coral reefs and are attracted by and tiger sharks – all of which are found ecologically and economically impor- lights.it shallow  water at night, like to �loat in Cayman’s coastal waters – have sig- el predators and also by weeding out tant predators. some�ish by less protecting successful them specimens, from mid-lev- keep- “To some extent, the attitude in Cay- The non-consumptive tourism value ing the weaker ones from reproducing.” man toward sharks has changed over ofni�icant local sharkvalue, species according estimated to Prof. by Gore. the Ms. Kohler, a PhD student from Ger- the past decade. Shark Conservation project was between US$46 million many, has partnered with DoE and MCI Cayman has spent a lot of time in lo- and US$63 million. Scientists also the- scientists for the last three years in cal classrooms and talking to local Cayman, performing the bian- nual shark surveys using Bait- species,” Ms. Ebanks-Petrie said. “Ten ed Remote Underwater Video years�ishermen ago, the about prevalent these crucialview of marinesharks cameras, a non-invasive tech- was ‘if you see one, kill it.’ I believe that nology that allows scientists people today have a better understand- to record the sharks in their ing of why sharks are important to us.” natural environment without In addition to DoE and MCI staff time the animals having to interact and resources, Shark Conservation with humans. Shark Conser- Cayman has been the recipient of three vation Cayman has also placed Darwin Initiative grants from the U.K. tracking devices on more than Department for Environment, Food 50 local sharks over the past and Rural Affairs (Defra). It has also re- 10 years, allowing scientists ceived generous donations from local to track their movements via brewery Caybrew via its aptly named acoustic monitoring. ‘White Tip’ brand, a brand which sup- The tracking data available ports shark conservation developed tends to show that many Carib- collaboratively with DoE and MCI. In bean shark species have a range addition, other sponsors include the of more than 10 kilometres. Save our Seas Foundation, Fosters “This suggests that, to be pro- Food Fair, the Southern Cross Resort vided with adequate protection, and Ocean Frontiers.  DoE/MCI Shark Project Officer Johanna Kohler, shark species require marine Project collaborators in the scientif- assisted by DoE’s Mike Guderian, places an protected areas on the scale of ic community include Dr. Edd Brooks acoustic tag on a shark during a recent research survey Cayman’s recent marine parks  Sea wasp enhancement to be put in place ... Continued story on page A7 OPPOSITION SPEAKS | COMMUNITY VOICE | LOCAL NEWS C�������� T���� Friday, May 31, 2019 | Issue No 382 PAGE A7 Opposition congratulates CPR Opposition Members welcome and congratulate The proposed Cruise Berthing Facility is the largest the cruise pier campaigners for reaching the thresh- infrastructure project this country has ever consid- old required to trigger a People's Initiated Referen- ered, and more importantly, the outcome, if built as dum. proposed, will impact generations to come and have a The newly elected Leader of the Opposition, Arden lasting impact on our environment. McLean said: We all must share this planet and it is disheartening, disappointing and dispiriting to see the Government applaud the cruise pier campaigners in achieving a "The Of�icial Opposition Members support and well as the environmental impact of this project. De- Government machinery operating against them is a spiterefusing being to aware engage that transparently the campaign on has the reached �inancial the as triumphhistoric �irst.for people Their power determination and the steadfast in the face belief of that the required threshold, the Premier is still in denial. Governments should work for, work with and not work While the real work is yet to come, we are encour- against its people. aged that the Caymanian people have demonstrated Their victory is therefore a victory for all of us who their intention to embrace participatory democracy, believe and embrace the democratic principles that so but we must express our disappointment in the Gov- many have fought for and continue to do so. ernments abject failure to follow suit."   Leader of the Opposition, Arden McLean Political Party vs. Independent Representative - Cayman’s Dilemma Introduction Another disadvantage is that voters fortitude to effectively address the is- too serious a matter to be left to the pol- Two years after Cayman’s general will have no certainty before the elec- sues that are affecting Caymanians who iticians.” I agree. elections, local politicians are now de- tions as to who will be the premier of are suffering in poverty, unemployment, We need leaders who are thinking of bating the merits and demerits of party the independent group after election. hunger, and who live pay check to pay Cayman’s current and future needs, and politics vs. independent representative. check. Premier Hon Alden McLaughlin who understand that we need to engage The Hon Premier Alden McLaughlin ship. In simple words, every independ- in nation building and the need to build of the Peoples Progressive Movement entThis want results to inbe in�ightingchief no one for thewant leader- to be unemployment for Caymanians, but has (PPM) is leading the debate in favour of just Indian. failedhas had to dosix so.years to �ix the problem of political development that will inevita- a government based on party politics, In the history of our Legislative As- His most recent attempt has been the blypolitical come institutions to these islands. that can The ful�ill Cayman the while members of the opposition are ar- sembly (LA), there was a brief period creation of the Workforce Opportunities Islands need to build political parties to guing in favour of forming a government when the independent representative & Residency Cayman (WORC) depart- best govern on behalf of the people. Will based on independent representatives. served a useful role in forming the gov- ment. However, recent published statis- an independent representative style of ernment. However, it is only nostalgic tics show that work permits for foreign government prepare Caymanians for in- ical campaign leading up to the 2017 thinking to believe that the independent workers have increased from 25,000 to ternal self-government or independence? elections,You will the recall public that duringwas bombarded the polit- representative can play the same role over 27,000. For example, there are over I don’t think so. We need politicians with political speeches and adverts that today. In my humble opinion, the big- 800 lawyers practicing in Cayman, and who have the vision and commitment claimed the independent elected poli- gest lesson that should be learnt from only a very small percentage of those to do the right thing for the Caymanian ticians would provide the best form of the 2017 elections is that independent are Caymanians. I personally know a people. While independent candidates government for the Cayman Islands, and elected politicians are not the best way should have a seat at the table, if that is would essentially solve all of the coun- to form a government for the Cayman overseas, but after being called to the the wish of the people, their role should try’s political problems. This strategy Islands in today’s world. baryoung in Cayman,Caymanian was lawyer refused who a jobquali�ied by an appears to have worked as a majority Historically, we have seen that inde- In conclusion, let me ask the independ- of independent representatives were pendents that are not a member of the entbe minimized. representatives of our Legislative elected to the Legislative Assembly. It expatTherefore, law �irm. one This must happened ask the after ques- the Assembly to name one or more current is said that politics is a numbers game. ernment are punished by the govern- tion,WORC how was effective of�icially is launched. the WORC in help- or former British colony that has imple- If this is true, the independents had the ment,government which ortends af�iliated to neglect with the the local gov- ing Caymanians get jobs. It is common mented a government based solely on numbers to form the government. De- needs of the independent’s constituen- knowledge that many young Caymani- the independent representative system, spite the explanations given, it is still a cy/district. ans return home after studying overseas as advocated by independents in Cay- mystery to most Caymanians why this In our Legislative Assembly, the op- and cannot get jobs. The PPM govern- man. If the independent representative did not happen. position plays an important role in pro- ment is busy passing laws like the In- system of forming a government is such viding oversight and a system of checks ternational Tax Cooperation (Economic a good idea, why have other democratic followed the 2017 elections, when the and balances on the function and per- Substance) Law 2018, which is so on- governments around the world not cho- electedNo one independents should forget met the several �iasco times that formance of government. However, we erous it will result in driving small Cay- sen to implement such a system? to form a government and failed to do have seen that the recent resignation of Finally, Caymanians need to become so. The result was the formation of a co- the Leader of the Opposition has left the involved in the creation of political par- alition government by the PPM and the opposition in apparent disarray in ap- manianThe PPM law government �irms out of isbusiness, busy working while ties and the selection of suitable candi- Cayman Democratic Party (CDP), and pointing a new leader. Would this have forpromoting the privileged large expat 5% lawof the �irms. nation, in- dates to represent their interests. We a couple of independents thrown in to happened if the opposition was formed cluding expat lawyers and big business- need candidates that are honourable, in- boost the numbers. The independents es, but has forgotten the thousands of telligent, inspiring and passionate about absence of a smooth transfer of leader- Caymanians who are suffering. helping Caymanians. Far too many the opposition. This is not what the in- shipby a party?is what This has lackgiven of rise organization to the current and As a side issue, I still don’t under- MLAs sit in the LA year after year and had to settle for second prize, forming debate on the suitability of independ- stand why the Caymanian Bar Associ- make little or no contribution, yet they cial backers promised the Caymanian ents forming government or performing ation merged with the Law Society to are paid a salary. Are they there just for peopledependent in the candidates 2017 campaign. and their �inan- the role of opposition. How would the become the Cayman Islands Legal Prac- the salary? independents cope with collective re- titioners Association. How will this It is likely that voters will be faced Independent sponsibility that is required to form the merger with expat lawyers help Cay- with the dilemma of choosing between Representatives Cabinet of the government? manian lawyers? two evils in the upcoming 2021 elec- Independent candidates claim that The independents clearly demon- The most important distinction that tions – political parties and independ- they have greater freedom to speak strated that they were not capable of must be made regarding the PPM gov- ent representative. The independent their minds as they are not restricted forming a government, and by their own ernment, is that it is not the party system representative system must be the evil action, indicted themselves from gaining that has failed the Caymanian people. It rejected. ty. However, the fact that independents the people’s trust to do so. I am hopeful is the politicians in the PPM party that haveby the the of�icial freedom position to speak of a political their minds par- that the independents can see the bigger have failed the Caymanian people. Their About the author exposes some of the disadvantages of picture and can put their egos aside and mission seems to be the suppression of Gilbert Con- relying on such a loose alliance to form work to create the best political system opportunities for Caymanians, rather nolly is a re- a government. for the Caymanian people. The mem- than creating opportunities to lift them tired Cayman In the Cayman context, when a group bers of the opposition are decent and out of poverty. The members of the PPM Islands senior of say 10 independents get together need to stop focusing on getting their civil servant. He to attempt to form a government, they way to serve the Caymanian people. names written in the history books and is a graduate of must deal with 10 different agendas/ capable people who must �ind a better think of the needs of Caymanians. The Pace University, manifestos, and in some cases, the Party Politics Premier Hon Alden Mclaughlin claim Although political parties have their to fame and the history books is that a Bachelor’s de- greeNew in York Business with Administration. He also structureagenda of which their �inancialcomes with backers. a party. In- consecutive terms as premier. However, holds a post graduate Diploma in Insur- Thisdependents is largely lack responsible the organization for the chaos and tobene�its imply inor promoting suggest that good a government for the citi- thehe will historians be the �irstwill Premierhave an toabundant serve two of ance Management from Nottingham that ensued when independents tried formedzens of on the a nation, party system I by no will means result want in footnotes to remind them of how the University and City University London, to decide on the structure and priori- a perfect government. A prime example Premier failed the Caymanian people. and an EMBA from UCCI and the Univer- ties for forming a government. Perhaps of an imperfect and failed government Much more can be said on the failure sity of Toronto. the biggest disadvantage in this scenar- formed on the party system is the PPM. I of the PPM government; however, there Disclaimer: The opinions, beliefs io is that each independent’s ego comes once heard a West Bay lady on a radio talk will be other opportunities. and viewpoints expressed in this ar- into play and no one is willing to com- show say that PPM stood for “Poor People ticle are those of the author’s and do promise their position. It seems that Mistake”. I absolutely agree with her. Conclusion not necessarily re�lect the of�icial poli- politicians’ egos are larger than most It is my opinion that the PPM lacks the Charles de Gaulle once said, “I have cy or position of the Editor and Staff of other people. vision, planning capability and moral come to the conclusion that politics is Caymanian Times. 

... Continued story from page A6 the ongoing project: “I would like to take this opportunity to express my (Cape Eleuthera Institute), Prof. John appreciation for the sustained efforts Turner (Bangor University), Prof. Cal- of the DoE team and their affiliates, for the protection of this important Mahmood Shivji (Nova SE University) species.” andlum Dr. Roberts Guy Harvey (University (Guy of Harvey York), Re- Dr. If you want to learn more about search Institute). DoE/MCI shark conservation research “We’d like to thank all our partners please see following link to the DoE in this effort and hope to receive their website: http://doe.ky/wp-content/ continued support over the next ten uploads/2017/10/Ormond-et-al-2017- years,” Professor Gore said. Protecting-Cayman-Island-Sharks- “There is still so much we don’t know for certain about sharks in our waters,” check out the Sharks & Cetaceans page said Ms. Ebanks-Petrie. “We believe onGCFI-69-7.pdf. Facebook, which You is may updated also wishregular- to more time and diligent study on this pro- ly, or contact DoE Public Education and ject will provide more valuable insights.”  In this photo from 2010, DoE research officers Janice Blumenthal and James Gibb look on Minister for Environment, the Hon. at 244-5984/922-5514 or on email as members of the Marine Conservation International/DoE team, including Professor Mauvis Dwayne Seymour, is pleased with [email protected] Of�icer Brent  Fuller via phone Gore (centre), place an acoustic tag on a shark (Photo credit DoE/MCI) ART & CULTURE | LOCAL NEWS PAGE A8 Friday, May 31, 2019 | Issue No 382 C�������� T����

 A fascinating glimpse into the past  The Alvin McLaughlin Collection Steeped in Tradition opens at the National Museum By Lindsey Turnbull man National Cultural Foun- dation for his work and he was If you want to appreciate a slice of also awarded a Hero’s Day Cer- Caymanian life as it was before the hustle and bustle of the modern world to Agriculture, having sat on took over, then you will enjoy a new theti�icate Agricultural in 2016 forBoard long and service also exhibition currently on display at the the Planning Board. He also has Cayman Islands National Museum, a reputation as a great cook, in entitled ‘Alvin McLaughlin: Steeped particular his Christmas beef is in Tradition, A Cultural Guardian’s highly regarded. Story and Objects’. The exhibition fea- Visitors at the exhibition can tures an interesting display of artifacts learn more about this remark- owned by Mr McLaughlin, successfully able Caymanian’s life, his work telling the story of everyday life in Cay- and his collection and enjoy man during the latter part of the 20th viewing many artifacts that have century. been family heirlooms which The exhibition focusses on the col- may be unfamiliar to younger lection and life of East Ender Alvin viewers, such as copper kettles, McLaughlin, who was born in 1949, a a gramophone and records, a former merchant marine who returned steam iron, old style furniture, to Cayman to become a welder in 1980. jewellery, cutlery, bowls and It was around the time of his return to many other items that would Cayman that the islands began putting otherwise have been lost to his- a great deal of effort into building Cay- tory books. man’s tourism industry. Mr McLaugh- The exhibition runs until No- lin, who was an early cultural heritage vember.   Artifacts of time gone past pioneer, recognised the need to collect and preserve items of everyday use that would soon become things of the past due to the advent of progress. The exhi- bition noted that not only did he have a strong desire to maintain Cayman’s her- itage, but he also very much wanted to share that with as many people as pos- sible. Cultural heritage a tourism draw The Pirate’s Week festival evolved at that time as a means for attracting vis- itors during Cayman’s traditional slow tourist season and Mr McLaughlin be- came the chairman of the East End Her- itage Committee, which in turn was an arm of the Pirates Week’s Heritage Day Celebrations. Mr McLaughlin chaired that position for the following 32 years. As a result, he has been dubbed the God- father of Caymanian Heritage, for his efforts to protect and preserve Cayma- nian history and also his hard work in ensuring that as many people as possi- ble enjoyed and appreciated the islands’ heritage. “I collected these things because I really enjoy talking to the children and showing them what life was like in times past,” he is quoted as saying. In 2012 Mr McLaughlin received the Heritage Gold Cross Award by the Cay-  Mr Alvin McLaughlin  See Cayman’s heritage Cayman Islands Marathon Joins the Five Island Challenge istration for the event includes bib and timing chip, a commemorative runner tech shirt or tank top and a specially de-

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POLICE NEWS Wanted Man Taken Offi cers Recover Into Custody 38 Ganja Plants Customs & Border Con- ed in relation to vari- ous incidents of fraud. assistance of the RCIPS, Mr. Ajana is 50 years havetrol Of�icers,taken Kenneth with Aja- the old and is described in Bodden Town na into custody without as being of dark com- During the operation 38 mature ganja incident. plexion, heavy build, ducted an intelligence led operation plants were recovered on a property at On Monday the RCIPS and is about 5’8” in in Onthe Wednesday, vicinity of 22 Ranch May, of�icersRoad, Bod-con- the location. sought assistance from height. den Town, acting on information that The matter is currently under police the public to Mr. Ajana, The CBC and RCIPS ganja was being cultivated in the area. investigation.  a Nigerian national. Mr. thank the press and Ajana had arrived on members of the pub- Grand Cayman on Thurs- lic for their assistance day, 23 May and is want- in this matter.  77-Year-Old-Man Dies in Water Related Incident Just before 4PM on Friday, 24 May, gency services. However, he remained police and other emergency services unresponsive and was later pronounced were dispatched by the 9-1-1 Commu- dead. nications Centre to South Church Street, where it was reported that a man was 77-year-old Robert Barron from Colora- unresponsive after having experienced do,The in the man United has States been of America. identi�ied as The matter is currently under investi- Persons on the location had assisted gation. indif�iculties returning in the the man water. to shore, and per- The RCIPS offers its condolences to the formed CPR until the arrival of emer- family and friends of the deceased.  Evaluating Bodden’s Book – From Guard House to the Glass House, One Man’s Journey Through the Maze of Caymanian Politics Readers of this column would know Journey Through the Maze of Cayma- word” is said to have been borrowed that I have set myself the task of review- nian Politics. from the German and French languages. ing Bodden’s latest book, From Guard Bodden’s book carries both a Fore- The purpose of a Foreword is to get the House to the Glass House, One Man’s word and a Preface. The word “Fore- reader interested, if not excited, about

before the main course. It tells what thewhat book is to is comeabout -and a kind why of the appetizer work is important and the reasons it must be taken seriously. It sets the tone and says good things about the author from the vantage point of someone who knows Summer the author. When well crafted, a Fore- work. wordThe servesForeword as a �inein Bodden’s complement book to isa written by Annikka Brown, a childhood admirer of the author and fellow Bodden SALE Towner. She sets the discussion in the context of ‘truth’ and the importance for BOOST YOUR SALES REVENUE the thinker to understand truth through the exploration of ideas. Herself a truth with seeker, she explains how as a child, the author stirred her natural and youthful Caymanian inquisitiveness and that, in time, she learnt to be “fearless” in her questions  Dr. Livingston Smith is a Professor at and understood her “right to choose any the University College of the Cayman Islands. He is also Director of the CXC direction.” Education Volunteer programme She describes the author as a “titan in 5- star Advertising Package the pursuit of knowledge” who helped to set her out in her own journey of ex- the writer the attributes of the good stu- ploration by exposing her to such sub- dent. The good student, while adoring stantial and weighty issues as the nature who that person thinks is a great teach- of colonial experience, race and colour, er, usually only agrees with the teacher to a certain extent, not totally. Aristot- Through him, she even had an early in- le did say of his teacher, Plato, “Plato troductionblack history to and Walter Caribbean Rodney’s, civilization. How is dear to me, but dearer still is truth.” Europe Underdeveloped Africa. Read- The writer of the Foreword says that the ers will know that Rodney, the brilliant work is lacking in the giving of answers Guyanese historian, had brought consid- - that it comes up short on prescriptions. erable weight to Caribbean and African She says “There are things that are pain- history and to the understanding of the fully and conspicuously absent for me in colonial enterprise. • Website Banner Annikka Miller’s Foreword to the Roy has so valiantly taken up for lives work appropriately gives much praise likethis mine.book. II seesee nono answers end to the to his�ight ques- Mr. • Newspaper Banner to the author, describing him as a great tions out to our leadership (for whom teacher from whom she learnt many are we developing?).” • Newspaper Insert lessons. She says, “I learned many les- In reading the Foreword, one learns sons for myself through his life.” For her, this mentee is a warrior engaged of the author, a kind of Socrates of Bod- • Full Page Advertisement in “the battle for the wellbeing of the denof the Town, important having only intellectual questions in�luence to ask, youth and people of colour in our na- not answers to give. It must be noted, • Advertorial tion” and that he is the “lone voice of though, that the intellectual is not al- his generation.” ways keen to outline solutions, as he is She explains that the work needs no interested in the role of an intellectual • Free Graphic design • endorsement, implying that, like truth, mid-wife, helping to hone and develop it speaks for itself. She says the text pre- ideas and assisting the birth process. For more information, Cost and Payment Plan sents “The truth told by a human that Sometimes the practitioner, wanting Contact Ralph at 916 2000 or email [email protected] has lived it”, and she invites the reader quick solutions, underestimates this to become like students at the feet of role. the elder and listen. In near Biblical lan- Even though at points maybe a bit guage, she exhorts, “Let the truths bub- too elaborate in praise to the author, Visit our new location at ble up within you and choose what you the Foreword to this book, in my esti- will take as knowledge and live.” In an- mation, sets the right tone for a reader other sentence she writes, “Look in this to begin the enjoyable task of exploring #19 Walkers Road work for answers to guide you.” the preface and the eighteen chapters of In as much the Foreword mounts praise on the author, one can discern in the next column.  this work. We will summarize a few in LOCAL SPORTS C�������� T���� Friday, May 31, 2019 | Issue No 382 PAGE A11 Sunset FC and Elite SC share Girls Under 18 titles the 2019 Cayman Islands Football Asso- ciationIn a week (CIFA) �illed youth with leagues, exciting Sunset games FC in lifted the Girls Under 18 FA Cup with a narrow 3-2 victory over Elite SC, while

Under 18 league champions. EliteWith SC Elite were SC of�iciallysecuring the crowned Girls Under Girls 18 league title in late April and Sunset

FAFC �inishingCup would runners-up, be contested it was by onlythe two �it- bestting thatyoung the female �inal ofteams the Girlson the Under island. 18 goals were enough to clinch the coveted cup,Although they had Sunset’sto weather three a spirited �irst-half sec- ond half comeback from Elite SC. With goals from Chloe Bentick-Lalli in the 16th minute, an Elite SC own goal in the 22nd minute and a Molly Kehoe strike in the 43rd minute, Sunset FC had  The 2019 Girls Under 18 FA Cup champions Sunset FC (orange) and Girls Under 18 league champions Elite SC (blue) one hand on the trophy going into half time. The young Elite SC ladies had other In the Boys Under 11 FA Cup quarter In Girls Under 13 regular season ideas as a 65th minute penalty from Ethi- games played on Saturday morning, nals, Cayman Athletic SC defeated Sun- ana Villalobos and a Stoyanna Stewart Elite SC outlasted Academy SC Dolphins setIn FC the 6-1 Boys and Under Academy 15 FA SC Cup got semiby 345 �i- 68th minute trike gave the West Bay out- with�inals, victories Sunset over FC Warriors 345 FC II and and LatinosAcade- 2-1 thanks to goals from Iliana Rome- FC I 2-1. Cayman Athletic SC will face myFC securedSC Saints their respectively. spots in the semi �inals ro and Antoneya Baptist. Eva Bothwell League runners-up Sunset FC Warriors scored for the Dolphins. for Saturday, June 1. minutes�it a tremendous to secure lift, the but 2019 it was FA Cup not title.quite defeated 345 FC II 5-1 with Matthew Rees Roma Fusion FC drew 1-1 with Sunset AcademyIn the SConly Blue Boys in theUnder �inal 15scheduled league enough as Sunset FC rode out the �inal 20 scoring three goals, Phin Ellison adding a SC Stingrays as Olivia Thorpe opened game played, Cayman Brac FC downed Sunset FC Fusion secured a league and the scoring for Sunset FC and Amoya Academy SC White 5-0 thanks to goals cupIn double the Girls as they Under outlasted 11 FA CupAcademy �inal, Ajani Carnegie scored for 345 FC II. Burton replying for Roma with a goal from Curtis Hunt (2), Darrick Martin (2) SC 6-1.Three goals from Olivia Thorpe, double and Luke Higgo scoring the �ifth. late in the second half. and Jaedon Tatum. two from Harper Nelson and a solitary with a narrow 3-2 victory over Academy In Boys Under 13 play, Future SC A full schedule of CIFA youth league strike from Cayden Coles was more than SCLatinos Saints. FC Latinos’ advanced Audrick to the semiHenriques, �inals defeated Bodden Town FC 2-1, Acade- action continues this Saturday, June 1 enough to see off a competitive Acade- my SC Jaguars beat Sunset FC 3-0 and scored for the victors while David Stroh Academy SC Stingrays got past 345 FC my SCs goal. andKeeshano Michael Whittaker Godfrey repliedand Jharez for theMcKenzie Saints. II 1-0. Boyswith Under the Girls 13 league Under games. 13 FA  Cup �irst my SC team. So�ia Bailey scored Acade- round, Boys Under 15 FA Cup �inal and Philippine Volleyball Club’s League Championship Sunday evening on May 5th was an- ything but quiet at Airport Park, as teams, fans, friends, and families gath- ered to watch the championship games of the Philippine Volleyball Club Indoor League. The fans took their seats in great anticipation of the games to come, as many of the teams were defending their titles from the previous season. On the women’s court they had the Clyde Built Construction Lady Knights defending their title against the Seven Mile Dental Clinic, and on Coed court they had Mainstay Sailing and Peerless B’s & Bro’s competing for the gold. The Men’s division was scheduled to follow with the defending champions, The Blue Iguanas, taking on Surebuilt. The competition got underway with the Seven Mile Beach Dental clinic Team quickly pulling ahead and giving the Lady Knights a run for their mon- ey. Chante Smith had several kills that

20. The Lady Knights’ Coach, Richard Campbell,aided SMBDC attempted to take to theinspire �irst his set team 25- by reminding of their four consecutive championships leading up to this game. Try as they might the Knights could not overcome the SMBDC team’s strong at- tack. Victory is sweet, but it was that much sweeter for SMBDC as they defeat- ed the defending champs in two straight sets, winning the second set 25-21. The competition continued on the ad- jacent court with the Coed division. Fin- ishing the regular season in 2nd place and Charlie Ma were essential in nar- Mainstay Sailing easily secured their the title of champions with 25-10 victo- sets and Keeble Knight’s 18 attacks, the rowly clinching the lead 25-23, as they ry.from the �irst into the second claiming Blueset. Despite Iguanas Heron failed Espinoza’s to bridge incredible the gap each earned 8 points for the Blue Igua- anything but smooth sailing for Peerless With the handshakes, well wishes, and lost 25-20. The Blue Iguanas were nas. The third set consisted of long ral- B’sspot & inBro’s, the whoCoed had Division to rise �inals. up from It was4th and line up checks complete the men lies, and the hotly contested game made place in order to earn their spot in the took to the court for what was bound to revised their plan of attack and came it next to impossible for either team to championship game. Mainstay Sailing be a long winded match. The Blue Igua- outnot goingswinging down in without the second a �ight, set. so Sure- they maintain a secure lead. In the end the nas had a lot riding on this game, and built held their own in the second set, Blue Iguanas claimed their victory by set and they easily defeated their oppo- the pressure clearly got to them as they battling their opponents point for point. a small margin as they won by a single nentswas fairly 25-15. con�ident They rode going the into momentum the �irst The surprise attacks from James Zabala point due to the cap at 17. 

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SECOND BEST- GENESIS 29:16-30 Have you ever felt insignificant, play on words that indicated the lack and when she had her fourth son, We can never earn God’s love, be- or second best. Well Leah felt that of love she felt from her husband, Ja- she named him, “Judah which means cause it’s not dependent on what we way. Look at the names of her sons: cob. With the birth of each son she PRAISE.” Although she felt unloved do. In His eyes we are worth the best “Reuben means See, a son; Sime- hoped desperately that she would by her husband, perhaps she now re- heaven can offer- “JESUS CHRIST DIED on means heard and Levi means at- move up in Jacob’s affection and love tached.” Their names were really a for her. Slowly, her attitude changed God. NERS.”  alized how greatly she was loved by FOR US WHILE WE WERE YET SIN- OBITUARIES

Churchill’s Funeral Home Churchill’s Funeral Home We have been asked to announce the passing of Mrs. Leah Marinah Jennings, We have been asked to announce the passing of who passed away on Monday, May 20, 2019. Ms. Myrtle Fyne, A Thanksgiving Service will be held at who passed away on Friday, May 10, 2019. Cayman Islands Seafarer’s Association on A Thanksgiving Service will be held at Saturday, June 01, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. New Testament Church of God, Viewing: 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. North Sound Rd, Grand Cayman on In lieu of flowers donations to Saturday, June 01, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. Seafarer’s Association. Viewing: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Interment at: Prospect Cemetery Interment at: Prospect Cemetery Condolences can be registered at churchillsfuneralhome.com Condolences can be registered at churchillsfuneralhome.com

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We have been asked to announce the passing of We have been asked to announce the passing of Mrs. Perline Rosley Seymour, Ms. Viola Joven, who passed away on Sunday, May 05, 2019. who passed away on May 18, 2019. A Thanksgiving Service will be held at A Thanksgiving Service will be held at Elmslie Memorial United Church, Kings Seventh Day Adventist Church, 48 Harbour Drive, George Town on 209 Walkers Road, George Town on Saturday, June 01, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. Sunday, June 02, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. Viewing: 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Viewing: 1:00 – 1:45 p.m. Interment at: Old Man Bay Cemetery Interment at: Dixie Cemetery

Condolences can be registered at churchillsfuneralhome.com Condolences can be registered at churchillsfuneralhome.com

The Family of the Late The Family of the Late Mrs. Atheida (Theida) Bodden Carlene McTaggart of the Bight, Cayman Brac regret to announce her passing on regret to announce her passing on Thursday, 23 May 2019. Thursday, 23rd May 2019.

A service of Thanksgiving will be held at Funeral arrangements will be 3:00 p.m. Sunday, 2nd June 2019 announced at a later date. at the Aston Rutty Centre, Cayman Brac.

Interment will follow at the Creek Cemetery.

Condolences can be registered at www.boddenfuneralservices.com & Condolences can be registered at www.boddenfuneralservices.com & Bodden Funeral Service Facebook page Bodden Funeral Service Facebook page REGIONAL C360 C�������� T���� Friday, May 31, 2019 | Issue No 382 PAGE B1 CAUGHT! Last Two of Eight T&T Prison Escapees Back Behind Bars After ten days on the run, the last two of the eight They had even published a video, which went viral inmates who broke out of the Golden Grove Remand on social media, in which they claimed they were being framed for murder. Olatunji Denbow and Michael Findley were found at The duo is accused of killing Andre La Touche and aYard home Prison in South are back Oropouche in custody. on Saturday evening, ac- Abiola Noel at their Laventille home in February 2016. cording to a statement from the Trinidad and Tobago “Let we have we day in court, sooner than later nah, Police Service (TTPS). please….We not armed, we not dangerous. We do not “Acting on information, the Special Operations Re- intend to be dangerous. We don’t intend to be a danger sponse Team, members of the Trinidad and Tobago to society, no how. We ready and willing to hand in we- Defence Force and other security agencies went to self. We just want fairness. As soon as allyuh ready for the house where the men were hiding and arrest- real justice,” Denbow had said. ed both escapees,” it said. “The arrest was incident free.” clear it was for the justice system to decide on their Denbow and Findley, both on remand for a double guiltBut or Police innocence Commissioner and police Gary would Grif�ith continue has to made active- it murder, had escaped from prison on May 15th with six ly search for them until they were recaptured. other men. The others were captured within 24 hours The six escapees who were previously captured of the prison break, but Denbow and Findley contin- were: Mikhail Mohammed, Atiba Sealy, Kerry Valenti-  Michael Findley (left) and Olatunji Denbow were captured ued to elude lawmen. no, Joshua Janet, Brent Johnson and Stefon Austin.  over the weekend Barbadian Creates History As First Black Person and First Female to Head UK College turning,” added Alleyne, who studied woman appointed to lead an Oxbridge for her undergraduate degree in phi- college.A Barbadian will be the �irst black Sonita Alleyne has been elected as bridge. the 42nd master of Jesus College, Cam- losophyThe Barbadian-born at Fitzwilliam College,Brit, who Cam- is currently chairwoman of the British lege which was founded in 1496 – and willbridge take – the up �irstthe positionfemale head from of Octoberthe col- BBC trustee and was also previously 1, in the college’s 40th anniversary of appointedBoard of Film to theClassi�ication, board of the is a London former co-education. Legacy Development Corporation in The 51-year-old businessman and en- 2012, as part of the drive to promote trepreneur – a co-founder and former and deliver regeneration in the Queen CEO of Somethin’ Else, a cross-platform media production company – said it was ing areas. “an honour to be elected to lead Jesus ElizabethShe is also Olympic fellow Park of the and Royal surround- Socie- College”. ty of the Arts and the Radio Academy “I left Cambridge 30 years ago, but it and was awarded an OBE for services to never left me. I am delighted to be re- broadcasting in 2004.   Sonita Alleyne US Investment Bank Believes Political Uncertainty in Guyana Won’t Hurt Oil Development Plans Despite the political uncertainty in elections – may result in the govern- Guyana, pending the Caribbean Court ment changing the production sharing of Justice (CCJ) ruling on whether the contract terms or delaying approval of additional development. government in December last year was However, it noted: “The recently an- valid,no-con�idence US multinational vote passed investment against bank the nounced Final Investment Decision Morgan Stanley believes that the coun- for Phase 2 of development occurred try’s oil development plans remain on despite this political uncertainty and track. included no changes to the production And it said rumours of investiga- sharing contract or royalty regime.” tions into corruption in the award of Morgan Stanley said it believes that oil blocks should not affect the plans regardless of the CCJ decision and the either. outcome of the next elections, there Morgan Stanley’s position was out- is no near-term risk to the production lined in an article by OilNOW online sharing contact, since both political par- news, which stated that the potential for ties have stated support for the existing new elections and the investigation ru- contract with co-venturers ExxonMobil, mours were discussed at a meeting last Hess and CNOOC Nexen Petroleum Guy- week with Jay Wilson, VP of Investor Re- ana Limited. lations at Hess Corporation. Regarding media reports that the The bank said investors have been Guyana State Asset Recovery Agency is concerned that the political uncertain- investigating the issuance of explora- the message from Hess was clear: “the And it said that in “looking through ty – over whether the CCJ will rule the tion licences in several offshore Guyana Stabroek exploration license was fairly the noise”, it sees “only limited risk in blocks – Kaieteur, Canje, Orinduik and and transparently awarded” to Exxon- rule that it was valid and order fresh Stabroek – Morgan Stanley said that Mobil. side.”  no-con�idence motion was invalid or Guyana and signi�icant potential up- Barbados Defends Decision to Allow Importation of Marijuana-Based Prescription Drugs The Ministry of Health and Wellness is insisting that the decision that medical thereThe wasdrugs no to scienti�ically be imported, proven it ex- use in Barbados was based on the best plained,medical bene�it.were all approved by the marijuana products be authorized for United States Food and Drug Ad- cal studies. ministration (FDA). available scienti�ic evidence from clini- na drugs which will be imported will be nabiximols such as Sativex®, puri- usedAnd only it says when the �ivetraditional medicinal medication marijua- They have been identi�ied as fails to give any relief for chronic pain, as Eidiolex®, synthetic non-psy- spasticity associated with multiple scle- choactive�ied cannabidiol cannabinoid, oral solution namely such rosis, severe nausea and loss of appetite. Anabasum®, synthetic cannabinoid It was last Tuesday that Minister of capsules – Nabilone® and synthetic Health and Wellness, Lt. Col. Jeffrey Bos- cannabinoid capsules, Marinol®. tic announced that the drugs had been approved for importation by the Bar- Anton Best stressed that the drugs bados Drug Service on the recommen- wouldActing be Chief prescribed Medical when Of�icer other Dr dation of the Barbados National Drug pharmaceutical products proved Formulary Committee. ineffective. Responding to concerns raised by The Ministry of Health and Well- some members of the public, the min- ness has partnered with The Uni- istry issued a statement reiterating its versity of the West Indies, Cave Hill position that the smoking of marijuana Campus to conduct a series of work- nurses in both the public and private in prescribing or administering any of would not be part of the process since shops for pharmacists, physicians and healthcare sectors, who will be involved 

the �ive approved drugs. REGIONAL C360 | WORLD WATCH PAGE B2 Friday, May 31, 2019 | Issue No 382 C�������� T���� Call for End to St Kitts’ Visa-Free Access to EU Over Citizenship By Investment Concerns Two Members of the European Par- around the time the European Parlia- structed any professional in order to ob- liament are seeking to have St Kitts and ment was considering adding him to Nevis’ visa-free programme with the Eu- its Magnitsky Sanction List for his cen- But Gomes and Schaake said Pavlov ropean Union (EU) revoked, over what tral role in the Klyuev Organised Crime wastain any“not foreign the only citizenship questionable for myself.” individ- they say are “questionable” individuals Group which was responsible for organ- getting passports under the twin-island by Investment”. had discovered. And they noted that ualThey to use also St Kittscited and the Nevis’ case Citizenshipof Iranian (CBI) programme. sinceising thebeing �inancial added tocrime that thatlist, PavlovMagnitsky has born Hasheminejad Ali Sadr – current- federation’sThe EU signed Citizenship a visa bywaiver Investment agree- also been sanctioned under Magnitsky ly awaiting trial in the US for a variety ment with St Kitts and Nevis in 2009, al- Acts in the United States, Lithuania, Lat- of charges including money laundering via and Estonia. – who obtained St Kitts and Nevis citi- “It has recently come to our atten- by Investment programme sponsored dayslowing in citizensany 180-day of that period. Caribbean nation tion through emails from Mr Pavlov cence in Malta in 2013 on the basis of by St Kitts and Nevis.” to Butenter in thea letter Schengen sent tozone the for Presidents up to 90 thatzenship passport. in 2011 and got his banking li- Expressing concern that non-EU of the European Council and European – including Daniel Brantley – to obtain The third individual case they men- countries, such as St Kitts and Nevis, that he engaged with several law �irms have visa-free travel and bypass sanc- earlier this month, Ana Gomes of Por- correspondence, they advertised the tions, allowing undesirable individuals tugalCommission and Marietje and other Schaake top of EU the of�icials Neth- citizenship of St Kitts and Nevis. In his intioned 2011. was He thatwas ofindicted Malaysian in the �inancier US in to enter the EU and misuse their access erlands expressed their concern about European Union. It has also come to our 2018Jho Low for conspiring who was grantedto launder citizenship billions for money laundering and other crimi- that visa-free access to the EU. attentionbene�it of thathaving between visa-free 2015 travel and to 2019 the of dollars in illegal proceeds and to pay Andrei Pavlov has made over 70 trips hundreds of millions of dollars in bribes “We urge you to consider terminating situations in which individuals who to the European Union from Russia,” to various Malaysian and Abu Dhabi of- thenal purposes,visa free status they told programme the EU of�icials: with St To support their case, they identi�ied Gomes and Schaake wrote. Kitts and Nevis unless their authorities through the CBI programme were found However, Pavlov never obtained the was revoked that same year. toobtained be involved St Kitts in andcriminal Nevis activity, citizenship and �icials.“Additionally, His St Kitts several and Nevis Iranian citizenship nation- uals, such as Mr Pavlov, are not slipping also pointed out that even Canada had did not go through with the CBI applica- throughcan provide the fullcracks, con�idence allowing that them individ- ac- tionSt Kitts after and his Nevis initial citizenship. inquiries. He said he eign Assets Control have managed to cess to the European Union.” St Kitts and Nevis. The UK Guardian quoted him as say- obtainals designated passports by issued the US through Of�ice St of Kitts For- After being elected in February 2015, revokedOne of visa-free the three access individuals for citizens they of ing in an emailed statement: “I have nev- and Nevis. The situation got so bad that the new Team Unity administration in highlighted was Andrei Pavlov, a Rus- er applied for or [been] granted any citi- in 2014 Canada revoked visa-free access St Kitts and Nevis undertook a review sian suspected of being involved in the and overhaul of the CBI programme 2009 murder of Russian auditor Sergei any plans to acquire St Kitts and Nevis MPs added. “The US Financial Crimes for which the International Monetary Magnitsky who uncovered a major tax zenship other than Russian. I don’t have Enforcementfor citizens of Network St. Kitts has and also Nevis,” publicly the Fund (IMF) had congratulated the gov- scam. The MPs said Pavlov applied for ment whether I had these plans years stated that it believes that many foreign ernment and for which it has received a St Kitts and Nevis passport in 2014, ago.citizenship. After December I am not intended2017 I never to com- in- awards and recognition. 

individuals have abused the Citizenship Former Jamaica Prime Minister Edward Seaga Dies on his 89th Birthday Jamaicans are mourning the death of pared and I was prepared, at the point of the event you still can’t help but feel the ister of Development and Welfare, Min- Minister and longest serving parliamen- emotional void that has been created by ister“His of trailblazing Finance and achievements Planning and as Prime Min- tarian,Edward who Seaga, passed the country’saway yesterday �ifth Prime as he his passing,” he said. Minister have left an indelible mark on marked his 89th birthday. Holness recently visited Seaga in hos- Jamaica’s institutional development and The father of four died at a hospital pital and he said yesterday that on that constitute a huge legacy from which the in Miami, Florida where he was being visit, the former prime minister had ex- treated since earlier this month. pressed thanks to the Jamaican people Seaga – who was prime minister from for their prayers. convictionsJamaican people and fearless continue in tohis bene�it… approach. 1980 to 1989; led the Jamaica Labour “All Jamaica should know that when He“He was was never a strong daunted leader, by criticism �irm in hisor Party (JLP) from 1974 to 2005; repre- I was about to leave the hospital room, controversy once he was convinced sented the West Kingston constituency that the path he was pursuing was the  Edward Seaga died on Tuesday at the for 43 years; and had been the last sur- hands and said, ‘Thank you, Andrew, right one. In so many respects, history age of 89 viving member of the committee that andI held tell his the hands Jamaican and people he squeezed thanks myfor has vindicated him. Edward Seaga has drafted the country’s constitution in everything’,” he recalled. earned his prominence in the annals of liamentarians can pay their respect to 1962 – was described by Prime Minister Member of Parliament for Central Jamaica’s journey as a nation and his Seaga. Andrew Holness as a great Jamaican. Kingston, Reverend Ronald Thwaites contributions will be one of the pillars In addition to helping to frame the “He served this country for most of his expressed condolences on behalf of the on which the greatness that we achieve life. He was in this Parliament for over Opposition. will rest,” Golding said. role in the review of that constitution 40 years. He is truly a great Jamaican. He said Seaga dedicated his life to the Meantime, Prime Minister Holness thatconstitution, led to the Seaga Charter played of Fundamental a signi�icant He participated in the framing of the Jamaican people. said arrangements are in place for Sea- Rights and Freedoms in 2011. Constitution and the development of Former prime minister Bruce Golding In 2005, when he retired from active said that with Seaga’s death, Jamaica and it will be received by the Govern- politics, he was appointed a Distin- Jamaica,” Holness said yesterday in the had lost one of its most accomplished mentga’s body with to bethe �lownappropriate back to Jamaica,honour guished Fellow of the University of the Houseso many of institutionsRepresentatives which where now ade�ine min- nation builders whose contribution to guard in place. West Indies (Mona), whose Research ute’s silence was observed. national development spanned more “Thereafter, there will be a State fu- Institute had earlier been named in his He said Seaga’s passing was also a dif- than 50 years from the early 1950s neral and before that, his body will lie in honour. when he conducted research into the State and we will advise of a period of In 2008, he was appointed Pro-Chan- “It is, personally, a trying time for me, social structure and folk culture of both mourning,” he said. cellor of the University of Technology, and�icult I timeknow for it him.is also a very trying time rural communities and Kingston’s city Holness added that a special sitting Jamaica, and two years later he became for his family. And though they were pre- slums. of the House would be held where Par- the institution’s second chancellor.  EU ELECTIONS FALLOUT of the European parliamentary elections contestedIn one of in the the more UK, bizarrethe British outcomes Over- seas Territory of Gibraltar - a staunch Remain constituency - has found itself in a state of near political purgatory be- cause of the Brexit Party. In one of the quirks of the UK’s con- stitutional relationship with its OTs (largely left unchallenged in the recent Foreign Affairs Committee inquiry), Gi- braltar is the only OT ‘allowed’ to vote as a unit in the EU elections, UK elections and the 2016 referendum. It is grouped in the UK’s South West region where the pro-Leave Brexit Party EU’s halls of power on a platform of tak- and dealt a savage blow to the Conserv- of Nigel Farage has swept the polls as it ing the UK out of Europe. atives. into parliament personally or via his has done elsewhere in the country. His double-decade bid is succeeding BrexitHe stands Party aat chance an upcoming of �inally by-elec- getting The arch-Brexiteer’s party, just formed on the dichotomous basis of campaign- has been compounded by the forced tion. a few weeks ago, has captured 32% of ing and getting paid (plus a guaranteed resignationThe ruling party’sannouncement state of Brexitjust �luxlast It’s clear that he is also banking on a the national votes, winning nine of the pension) to represent the UK in the week of Prime Minister Theresa May possible alliance with a Tory candidate eleven regions in the UK - including Gi- same bloc that he wants it to leave. over her handling of the UK’s Farage- of similar Brexit persuasions - a strong braltar which had voted overwhelmingly His relentless efforts to drag the UK fuelled exit from the EU. for the pro-Remain Liberal Democrats. With the Conservatives now descend- political accommodation. The Brexit Party is now guaranteed rewarded when former prime minister ing into what appears to be a bruising LeaverPolitics - whichhas been whom known he might to �indmake a 29 seats in the European Parliament, Davidout of theCameron, EU achieved buckled it �irst under signi�icant fears leadership battle to replace Mrs May, strange bedfellows…and possibly to making it the largest UK party by far in that Farage’s then UKIP party was mak- after orchestrating her demise, Nigel make bedfellows behave strangely. Brussels - albeit until October this year, ing inroads against the Conservatives on Farage has upped the ante by inserting If there are two things that the EU home soil. himself into their fray. elections have thrown up in the mix, leave the EU. Cameron agreed to a referendum. The He is now demanding to be part of the they are the surge to the right in Euro- theThis �inal is extended a repeat deadlineof Nigel Farage’sfor the UK feat to rest is history still unfolding. Brexit negotiating process although he pean and British politics, and it’s the of making his anti-EU party the main UK Farage has since left UKIP - recently is not in government and not even in the current precarious state of politics in voice in the European parliament. denouncing it as veering too far to the British parliament. Britain. A 20-year veteran of the EU parlia- right of British politics - and in the pro- His demand is purely on the strength The future seems even more uncer- ment, although he has never held a seat cess soundly trouncing it at the polls. of his Brexit Party’s showing in the EU tain. in the UK House of Commons, Mr Farage But not only has his so far single-agen- elections. Other than Gibraltar, the other OTs had previously taken UKIP (United But Farage’s underlying strategy is as will be affected but can only look on as Kingdom Independence Party) into the UKIP, it has hammered the Labour Party clear as it is ominous. non-voting observers.  da Brexit Party ‘swept the �loor with GLOBAL NEWS BRIEFS C�������� T���� Friday, May 31, 2019 | Issue No 382 PAGE B3

GLOBAL NEWS BRIEFS Trudeau worried by Philippines makes former ministers students plant trees Canada’s Prime Minister Jus- The Philippines is do- tin Trudeau will see two former ing its bit for ecology by ministers of his administration passing a law requir- run as independent candidates ing all graduating high in this year’s federal election, school and college stu- reopening wounds from a re- dents to plant at least cent political scandal that has 10 trees each before damaged his popularity and they can graduate. cast doubt on the Liberal party’s The law formalises ability to form a government in a tradition of planting October. trees upon graduation, In separate events held on ei- which is also hoped to ther side of Canada on Monday,  Jody Wilson-Raybould and Jane Philpott simultaneously combat former ministers Jane Philpott global climate change. and Jody Wilson-Raybould announced Ms Philpott and Ms Wilson-Raybould The proponents of  Filipinos have a culture of replanting trees were rising stars in the Liberal party the law say the legis- they run for parliament. and held top ministerial positions. lation could result in as many as 525 “Even with a survival rate of only 10 they would hold no party af�iliation as At their separate events, the two spoke billion trees planted in a generation if per cent, this would mean an addition- accused of interfering in the prosecu- of the importance of maintaining inde- it is properly adhered to. al 525 million trees would be available tionIn ofFebruary, the engineering Mr Trudeau’s giant of�ice SNC Lav-was pendent voices in government and ac- The Philippines’ Magdalo Party rep- for the youth to enjoy, when they as- alin. Mr Trudeau denied the allegation, knowledged they had remained in close resentative Gary Alejano, who was sume the mantle of leadership in the saying there was no wrongdoing in the contact while choosing their new po- the principal author of the legislation, future.” case. litical paths. The former ministers also said: “With over 12 million students The trees will apparently be planted Ms Philpott and Ms Wilson-Raybould spoke about the need for bold action on graduating from elementary and near- in mangroves, existing forests, some publicly rebuked Mr Trudeau, and in protected areas, military ranges, aban- April they were expelled from the Lib- both had previously been rumoured to from high school and almost 500,000 doned mining sites and selected urban eral party. be�ighting considering climate joining change the as aGreen top priority; party. graduatingly �ive million from college students each graduating year, this areas. “It’s for those young girls I want to say Their decision to run as independents initiative, if properly implemented, In addition to the immediate car- there is a future; don’t ever be afraid to could damage the Liberal party once will ensure that at least 175 million bon-absorbing impact of the trees, it speak the truth,” Ms Philpott said of her campaigning begins, with Liberals wor- new trees would be planted each year. is hoped the legislation will help bring decision to stay in politics. “What les- ried the two could inadvertently help “In the course of one generation, no environmental understanding to fu- son would it be for those young girls if I the Conservatives form a government in less than 525 billion can be planted ture generations and lead to more eco- walked away?” October.  under this initiative. logical initiatives.  Honduras pumps Cuba revives failing money in agriculture train system Honduras is giving its agri- Cuba’s crumbling railway cultural industry an overhaul system is undergoing a major although climate change and overhaul, with the government the failing economy makes pushing a programme to re- vamp the decrepit and aging The abrupt climatic chang- network with new carriages esthat and intention inconsistent dif�icult. winters and engines in the hope of re- in Honduras and a fall in the storing a rail service that was price of some products inter- once the envy of Latin America. nationally are causing prob- Cuba’s Ministry of Transpor- lems in agriculture. Never- tation took possession last Mon- theless, Honduras is ready to day of 80 new Chinese-made invest heavily. passenger cars, part of a prom- The country, through the ised consignment of 250 rail  Cuba is updating its decrepit train system National Programme of Eco-  Honduras is promoting its agriculture cars and trains the island will nomic Development Hondu- receive by year’s end. gone age when train travel was a princi- ras 2020, has since 2016 been promot- The government is busy restoring and ple mode of transportation, and the res- ing all productive sectors, reaching the construction of large-scale irriga- repairing rail lines throughout the is- toration has been a painstaking, and at important early milestones. The ob- new �inancing schemes for the sector, land, some with rusting rails overgrown times frustrating, process, government jective of the government of President assistance. with weeds or buried under drifting tionHonduras systems, andhas �irst-worldabout 2.7 technical million dirt. According to the Cuban Transporta- tion of investments and the generation hectares of arable land, which is 24 But the overhaul will be challenging, tionof�icials Ministry, say. trains carried 6.7 million ofJuan employment. Orlando Hernandez is the promo- percent of the country’s land surface. passengers in 2018, a sharp drop from Honduras has enormous advantag- However, in recent years, despite the with the new Chinese-made rail stock. almost 11 million passengers in 2004. es to enhance its agricultural sector, efforts made by the government and Restoringgovernment 2,600 of�icials miles acknowledge, of track, commu- even The government hopes to increase including its strategic position in the private enterprise, Honduran exports ridership by 1 million in 2019 on long tropics, more than 12 hours of daily have been overtaken by imports. rail stations around the island will be a distance routes. Train service to the sunlight, access to two oceans, mod- The government is working on a monumentalnications lines task. and dozens of crumbling far-eastern cities of Santiago, Holguin, ern ports with cargo terminals and plan to reverse this volume of im- Workers have been restoring Ha- Camaguey and Guantanamo are heavily that it can arrive to its main consumer ports, produce 100 percent of what it vana’s main rail terminal, an eclectic used by locals. market, the United States, within two consumes and generate surpluses for The Havana-Santiago trip costs as lit- hours by air. export which would place Honduras tle as 32 Cuban pesos each way, about as the main exporter of horticultural structureThe station’s built in platforms,1912, with whichfour �loors are $1.50, making train travel an affordable the country has already advanced in products in Central America.  moreand a mezzanine,than half a formile over long, 10 recall years. a by- means of transport for many Cubans.  With that aim, in the last �ive years Even Venezuelan UK knife crime sees criminals suffer kids sent to Africa Knife crime in the United is so bad that even street Kingdom is now so bad that gangsVenezuela’s are feeling economy the hundreds of British teenag- downturn and complain- ers are being sent by their ing that victims have parents to East Africa, rep- nothing of value to rob. resentatives of the Somali The feared street gang- community say. Why are they ster El Negrito sleeps taking this drastic choice? with a pistol under his pillow and says he’s (names changed). “In those lost track of his murder fewOne years of I themwas doing is Yusuf my count. But despite his A-levels it was tough. Just hardened demeanour, he seeing people being dropped gripes about how Vene- every other day, being  Venezuelan criminals are feeling the pinch too toria Derbyshire programme zuela’sFiring failing a gun economyhas become is a luxury. Bul- publishing statistics charting crime fromstabbed,” his new Yusuf home told in the Kenya. Vic- letscutting are intoexpensive his pro�its. at $1 each. And with trends long ago. “London’s not the place to be less cash circulating on the street, he But the unexpected silver lining to the for a teenager.”  Knife crime in the UK is at alarming levels says robberies just don’t pay like they country’s recession, experts say armed used to. assaults and killings are plummeting in London but moved to Nairobi after a He said parents “want to protect that For the 24-year-old, that has all given in one of the world’s most violent na- closeYusuf friend was inborn his andneighbourhood raised was child by all means necessary”. way to the simple fact that even for Ven- stabbed to death. It is a decision an increasing number school, college, university or he will get by. group,tions. Atresearchers the Venezuelan estimate Observatory homicides of parents are taking, for their chil- not“If have it means a good that job child by doesn’tthe time �inish you ezuelan“If you criminals empty your it’s clip,become you’re harder shoot- to haveof Violence, plunged a upCaracas-based to 20 percent non-pro�it over the dren’s safety. come for them the future is not real- ing off $15,” said El Negrito who refused last three years based on tallies from Of the 100 people stabbed to death ly important. What’s important is that to give his real name or for his face to media clippings and sources at local in the UK so far this year, eight were of child’s life.” morgues. Somali heritage, according to the Rise One mother who had sent her child or the police take it and you’re throwing The decline has a direct link to the Projects which works with young Brit- to Africa told him she could now awaybe photographed. $800.” “You lose your pistol, economic tailspin that has helped spark ish Somalis in north London. sleep at night, because she knew any a political battle for control of the once- Jamal Hassan mentors young men police sirens she heard were not for ro’s socialist administration stopped wealthy oil nation.  in London, many from Somali families. her son.  Of�icials of President Nicolás Madu- INTERNATIONAL SPORTS PAGE B4 Friday, May 31, 2019 | Issue No 382 C�������� T���� Windies open World Cup The World Cup has started in England Victory at the T20 World Cup in 2016 Cup and will no doubt be and Wales and once again the chances proves the Windies are still producing intending to go out in typi- of the West Indies winning cricket’s big- talent good enough to excel on the glob- al stage, while the changes in selection Scores of 135, 50, 162 ter of great debate. policy that have led to returns to the in- andcally 77box fromof�ice hisfashion. four in- gestBut one-day the omens prize are since not 1979good despiteis a mat- a ternational set up for Chris Gayle, Dar- nings against England ear- recently strengthened squad and more ren Bravo and Andre Russell have added lier this year served notice harmony with the new management. to the feeling of resurgence under Jason that he is back in form even Since the last World Cup, the Windies Holder’s captaincy. before he hit 490 IPL runs have not won a single bilateral ODI se- in 13 games for the Punjab ries, playing 12, losing ten and drawing dance and are one of the few sides in the Kings XI, and it seems inev- the other two, as well as succumbing to tournamentThe Windies who have could �irepower see a inscore abun- of itable that he will produce 400 on the board and back themselves of the qualifying tournament for this to chase it. Against England in Grena- weeks. Worlddefeat Cup. against Afghanistan in the �inal da earlier this year, for example, they �ireworksWindies face in thePakistan coming at And yet, after a 2-2 draw against looked on course to chase 419 for victo- Trent Bridge on Friday and world No.1 England on home soil this ry, only to lose four wickets in the 48th then Australia at the same winter, and improvements in the way over to end all out on 389. ground on Thursday. Pa- That was also before the return of kistan have an impressive  Chris Gayle is key to Windies success the mood is optimistic. Russell, who comes in off the back of a line-up. Fakhar Zaman and the game is administered off the �ield, brilliant Indian Premier League Imam-ul-Haq are explosive batsmen tal. It is possible that Pakistan turns this campaign in which he hit 52 six- summer into a celebration of achieve- es, 18 more than anyone else. pable of consolidating. The top-order ment. While they have the aggres- battingwith Babar power Azam is the and team’s Haris Sohailstrength. ca- sion and hitting power to match Mohammad Amir, the versatile left-arm Fixtures the world’s best batting sides, seamer, is a mighty force by himself. • Thursday, May 30: England v South they are yet to prove they can do The two 19-year-olds, Shaheen Af- Africa, The Oval it consistently enough to win a ridi and Mohammad Hasnain, with • Friday, May 31: Windies v Paki- World Cup. his scorching pace, can rattle the best. stan, Trent Bridge Also, their spin bowling at- • Saturday, June 1: New Zealand v tack is sub-par, particularly with with their ability to get breakthroughs Sri Lanka, Sophia Gardens Sunil Narine’s planned return to whileHasan Shadab Ali and Khan Wahab and Imad Riaz Wasm lend �lairadd • Saturday, June 1: Afghanistan v international cricket failing to variety with their slow stuff. Australia, Bristol materialise. Ashley Nurse will The enormously experienced batting • Sunday, June 2: South Africa v be the lead spinner and was Bangladesh, The Oval smashed all over the place by • Monday, June 3: England v Paki- England in the winter, taking just dabletrio of unit. Sarfaraz, Shoaib Malik and Mo- stan, Trent Bridge one wicket for 189 runs across hammadThe spirit Hafeez of Asifmake Ali, Pakistan mourning a formi- his • Tuesday, June 4: Afghanistan v Sri four games. daughter’s death and returning to serve Lanka, Sophia Gardens Gayle, as many times before, the team, is bound to bond the team into • Wednesday, June 5: South Africa v will be key for success. The a formidable force. Two-year-old Noor India, Southampton 39-year-old Jamaican is one of Fatima died of cancer at a hospital in the • Wednesday, June 5: Bangladesh v the greatest limited overs bats- United States last week. Imran Khan did New Zealand, The Oval men of all-time. He is set to re- it in 1992 when he targeted the World • Thursday, June 6: Australia v Win-  Andre Russell is back in the fold tire from ODIs after the World Cup to raise charity for a cancer hospi- dies, Trent Bridge  Liverpool favourites for Euro glory Liverpool and Tottenham square off Consensus is that this is the best for the title of best club in Europe this weekend and, by extension, the world team who only lost once in the league andteam pushed ever assembled outstanding at An�ield.defending A champs Manchester City all the way, Unitedin the 2019 beat ChampionsChelsea in League2008 that �inal. the This will be the �irst time since Man day by a mere point. losing the race on the season’s �inal Bayern�inal has Munich featured won two in Premier 2013 that League the fourth in the table they limped to the  Kevin Durant is likely to join the Knicks trophyteams. Itdoesn’t will also go behome the �irstwith time a Spanish since While Tottenham �inished a solid side, which is ironic because the match on Saturday is in Madrid. seven�inish of line, twelve both amid literally a rash and of key �igura- in- Liverpool are strongly favoured to juries.tively, losing three of their last �ive and Big moves will have lift the trophy against a side who have It’s still not clear which of their re- never even been in the Champions covering stars – Harry Kane, Danny Rose, and Jan Vertonghen — will be ripple eff ect titlesLeague to �inaldate, much the most less winamong it. Liver- Eng- may feature in the game, they will not The NBA Finals between Golden State lishpool sides. has won However, �ive Champions it’s been 14 League years befully 100 �it forpercent, the big and match. that Whilecould bethey a and Toronto Raptors will not only de- intense attention to everything that gets since their last title (2005) and the massive problem against a team as cide the 2019 championship, but how said,The tweeted, New York Instagrammed Knicks will beand paying inti- other four came from 1977-84.  this series plays out is inevitably going mated. So will the Los Angeles Clippers, to affect how free agency unfolds in the who think they’re on the cusp of build- �leet-footed as Liverpool. next few weeks. ing something good, and the Los Angeles It’ll affect Warriors star Kevin Durant Lakers, who made the biggest signing of and his annual stay-or-go decision. It’ll last summer by getting LeBron James affect Raptors ace Kawhi Leonard as he and have done very little right since. ponders his next move, or if he’ll be mov- They will all be waiting to hear what ing at all. Klay Thompson and DeMarcus Durant, Thompson, Leonard and Cous- Cousins will be free this summer. Their ins decide. After that, there’s an additional 60 or this series. Their decisions will have a so players who could be free agents this ripplethinking effect will on inevitably the rest beof thein�luenced NBA. by summer — some have opt-ins and might Durant made clear over the week- not be relocating — and who are coming end that he’s tired of the incessant talk off seasons when they averaged at least about his future. “I know what I bring 10 points per game. Their teams next to the team,” Durant said, “but I also season will be affected on some level by know that a lot of people on the out- who gets whom in the draft. How some side don’t like to see us together.” So he might stay after all and not move to the by what they’re hearing about free agen-  Liverpool are an exceptional side Big Apple?! cy.teams And pick that in hinges the draft on thiswill series.be in�luenced  Joshua’s American debut fraught with danger Anthony Joshua wants to sit down quences of taking an opponent too lightly. "Saturday night, win and look nally thrash out a deal. good," Joshua said. "Then straight to faceThe to two face unbeaten with Deontay heavyweight Wilder world to �i- Wilder." champions look destined to meet in the Joshua added: "There's been a lot of ring but have so far failed to agree terms. Joshua defends his titles against Andy Jarrell Miller situation, the Wilder situa- tion,interest Tyson around Fury, Dillian the whole Whyte �ight. all these The heavyweights. It's my time to shine now, Ruiz Jr on Saturday, two weeks after WilderThe 29-year-oldknocked out DominicBrit hopes Breazeale victo- good.” ryinside over the the�irst round.late-replacement Mexi- so"There's it's good, steps, I feel without the buzz, all the it's reallyhard- ship I went through. I'd never be at MSG showdowncan-American this in year.New YorkJoshua on hisholds Amer- the ing through the tough times, emotions, WBA,ican debutIBF & WBO will titles lead and to aWilder uni�ication is the physicaland without struggle, the �ight I'd Saturdaynever get night, to Wild- go- WBC champ. Joshua should overcome er. So I've got to get through that and derestimated the gritty challenger and "I think they should sit us down face disasterRuiz, but could the danger strike. is that he has un- tostraight face andon to talk the about big �ight. what the issues But the champ dismissed notions of an upset. 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