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INSIDE THIS ISSUE Centenarian Proves Music  EDITORIAL — A2 is a Fountain of Youth

The Potential Divide

 BUSINESS — P14

HSM Interns gain valuable Work Experiences

 GOVERNMENT — A6

Full story on page A3 >>

XX(L-R) His Excellency the Governor Mr. Martyn Roper, Centurion Mr. Wesley Howell and former CMEA President Jean-Eric Smith New exhibition CCMI to Ministry Provides Financial Launch Services Industry with Outlook for celebrates 2020 Healthy Reefs  ANNOUNCEMENTS — A9 artistic journey By Lindsey Turnbull Campaign life in the Caribbean cleverly created - painting large scale pieces that reflect- ure within Cayman’s art fraternity, a dium. Gordon Solomon is a popular fig using his favoured ‘spots of light’ me who has carved a niche for himself ... Continued story on page A4 consistent and award-winning artist

Funeral Announcements

 INTERNATIONAL — A10 other threats to its healthy existence, In this age of climate change and- - Cayman’stral Caribbean fragile Marineecosystem Institute needs prohas tecting like never before, so the Cen

launched an information campaign to explain the importance of keeping our reefs pristine. Beginning last year and- continuing on into 2020, the CCMI’s ‘We thisneed year Healthy which Reefs’ will be campaign one of three is ramp held ining Grand up, starting Cayman. with their first lecture of

Dr Anya Brown, collaborative scientist Roatan is the most attractive The first lecture will be presented by tourist spot in Honduras XXArtist Gordon Solomon ... Continued story on page A5 EDITORIAL | COMMUNITY NOTICES PAGE A2 Friday, January 17, 2020 | Issue No 479 Caymanian Times

Editorial Community Notices The Potential Divide: Overseas Scholarship Caymanian vs. Application Deadline Non-Caymanian Approaching - The Ministry of Education, Youth, of cultures. This situation is common place. - The Cayman islands is a melting pot- experienceThere has resistanceto be a balance in the and work we tionals leave their homeland for better toSports, submit Agriculture applications and for Lands Overseas (MEY around the globe as many foreign na SAL) invites all eligible Caymanians- life partner. The Cayman Islands wish forcomponent that day we in can our all geteconomic along. ademic year before the application isemployment no exception opportunities and in or to find a Non-Caymaniansmodel, form but an on essential the oth- Scholarships for the 2020/2021 ac er hand, Caymani- “These scholarships provide an ex- non-Caymani- ans should not cellentdeadline opportunity on Friday, 31for JanuaryCaymanian 2020. stu- ansthe pasttravelled 30 years to many be sidelined. dents to pursue further education and these shores for This media The overseas scholarship for under- source wiill and also to always pub- moregain recognisedprepared and qualifications competitive in for their the a better wage lish articles career of choice; therefore making them yearsgraduate per degree successful awards applicant, a maximum where of- income taxes the Scholarship Secretariat Dr. Shari CI $20,000.00 per annum for up to four inavoid their paying coun- to unite all world of work,” comments Manager of- - tries. residentsthat seek as the post-graduate award is up to These mi- in an at- Smith. “For 2019, we have issued a to details$25,000 about per annum. the application Interested process appli - tempt to avoid scholarshipstal of 193 new were overseas awarded scholarships to appli- cants are asked to apply and find more comed as they the disastrous to successful applicants. 140 of these grants were wel division that may and 53 students were awarded to those onlineThe periodby visiting of application www.education.gov. opened on result if the current cants pursuing their bachelor’s degree, ky/scholarships. ü existedwere able for toa fillnation the employment situation is workforce gaps that- not resolved. pursuing post-graduate degrees.” 15 November 2019. nancial Industry. Everyone wants a piece with a developing fi of the pie. It is better to share your DEH set to collect as they say, as many Caymanians are piece than to build walls to prevent Today, the chickens have come home survive. Christmas trees for Mulch dailyfinding complaints it difficult and to concerns secure jobs aired that in othersIt is timefrom totaking eliminate what thethey potential need to theare media filled is by evidence non- Caymanians. to this potential The The Department of divide as some Caymanian employees of all. ü Environmental Health divide and work together for the good the public that bins have now(DEH) been wishes placed to for advise the public to drop off Christ- DOTS Thrift Store mas trees. Waltons Centre Eastern Avenue Locations include: 321 – 2294 • Spotts Dock • The Cricket Grounds, Is having a Christmas Sale going on now. Just come in and you EDITORIAL | COMMUNITY NOTICES George Town Town for public collection on Saturday EDITORIAL | COMMUNITYwill find NOTICES lots of things – clothes, shoes, kids’ toys and lots more. The• The trees George will Townbe collected and PAGE 2 Wednesday, October 18, 2017 | Issue No 132 Landfill 24 Caymanianhour drop off site Times For more information DEH can be PAGE 2 Wednesday, October 18, 2017 You | Issue can also No full 132 a bag for just $10.00 Caymanian Times 25 January, 2020 starting at 8am. - mulched in the landfill. The mulch will ü then be taken to the Cricket Grounds reached at 949-6696 or by email at de next to the Farmer’s Market in George [email protected] ditorial NExpressionsotic of InterestE inviteds Editorial Lease of Country Western Bar and Restaurant Widespread Outage on CaymanianCustoms Interest sought for Registration lease of local Bar and Restaurant currently of Importersin oper- begins Toation help with importers available startparking. using a system for entry declaration, the Department will To help importers start using a system for entry declaration, the Department will Grand Cayman – Sunday, startExpressions registering of importersinterest in thisstarting business Monday, are invited 16 October from Cayman 2017. Residents on or start registering importers starting Monday, 16 October 2017. Thebefore registration January 31, is 2020.required Interested by the parties implementation should provide of a evidence new online of financial electronic The registration is required by the implementation of a new online electronic systemability forto participate entry declaration. in a business Effective of this nature1 November supported 2017, by a letterthe Cayman from a finan Islands- January 12th 2020 systemcial institution for entry within declaration. the Cayman Effective Islands. 1 November 2017, the Cayman Islands Customs Department will implement the new system. This will require importers Customs Department will implement the new system. This will require importers to Alcoholcomplete sales and and submit Music entries & Dancing electronically licenses are to included Customs in theusing lease. the new gateway to complete and submit entries electronically to Customs using the new gateway - portal COLS (Customs Online System). Importers will be able to access the portal portalInterested COLS parties(Customs should Online call 916System). 0932 Importersor email [email protected] will be able to access the portal sandOn customersSunday, January from through the website www.customs.gov.ky. through the website www.customs.gov.ky. 12th over 25 thou Tips of the Week For individuals who have not yet received training in the use of the system, Customs will provide in-house training. Tips of the Week For individuals who have not yet received training in the use of the system, Customs will provide in-house training. Motivational Tip However, before they can use COLS, importers will have to be formally registered and recognisedSound,areas in as WestProspect, an importer Bay, by Customs. Motivational Tip However, before they can use COLS, importers will have to be formally registered and recognised as an importer by Customs. The Power of Music This will require each individual to come in and provide Customs with relevant informationSavannah,George including Town, Bodden Southa government-issued The Power of Music This will require each individual to come in and provide Customs with relevant information including a government-issued Do not underestimate the power Do not underestimate the power of music. Music can heal the sick, their business licence and/or companies registration including directorship. East End experienced of music. Music can heal the sick, their business licence and/or companies registration including directorship. mend the broken heart, relieve stress identification, e.g., driver’s licence or passport. Additionally, it will be necessary for companiesinterruptionsTown, North and Side to businesses their and to provide mend the broken heart, relieve stress identification,As a result, Customs e.g., driver’s will begin licence the or registration passport. Additionally,process starting it will Monday, be necessary 16 October for through companies 27 October and businesses 2017, from to provide8:30am and even help you to live longer. Just As a result, Customs will begin the registration process starting Monday, 16 October throughelectricity 27 October service 2017,for from 8:30am and even help you to live longer. Just ask some of our seniors who are still ask some of our seniors who are still Roberts Drive (locallyMonday known as to Airport Friday Road). 9 am to 6 pm playing music and dancing. They will Roberts Drive (locally known as Airport Road). - playing music and dancing. They will to 4:00pm Monday to Friday. Registration will take place on the 1st floor of Customs Headquarters, located at #42 Owens agree that music has added value to toHowever, 4:00pm Monday if they missto Friday.Saturday this period Registration to10 be am registered,will to take 5 placepm Customs on the will 1st continue floor of Customsto register Headquarters,various importers lengths during located ofnormal at #42 business Owens agree that music has added value to However, if they miss this period to be registered, Customs will continue to register importers during normal business their life and also a few more years. hours. Although most importers were previously registered in the old system, it is necessarytime for during all importers the pe to be registered their life and also a few more years. hours. Although most importers were previously registered in the old system, it is necessary for all importers to be registered After a long stressful day, close your in the new system. Once registered with Customs, importers can then submit entriesriod electronically of 4:50 p.m. and todo- business with After a long stressful day, close your in the new system.Baytown Once registered Plaza. with West Customs, bay importers Road can then submit entries electronically and do business with eyes turn on your iPod or CD player Customs, without having to attend in person. ied7:26 from pm. 7 minutes Customer to eyes turn on your iPod or CD player Customs, without having to attend in person. and just enjoy the mellowing sounds Phone Repairs 943-2355 | Phone Retail 945-2355 outage periods var - and just enjoy the mellowing sounds Cayman Islands Customs Management thanks importers for their cooperation and understanding and looks forward to of music. If you have energy left you Cayman Islands Customs Management thanks importers for their cooperation and understandingThis interruption and looks to serviceforward wasto of music. 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Sheps, M.D. Website: www.caymaniantimes.ky notice required - By Sheldon G. Sheps, M.D. Website: www.caymaniantimes.ky Hairdresser Designer LOCAL NEWS Caymanian Times Friday, January 17, 2020 | Issue No 479 PAGE A3 Centenarian Proves Music is a Fountain of Youth Centenarian and Musical Icon Awar- dee, Mr. Wesley Howell is officially the oldest man in the Cayman Islands at 105- years of age. The Musician and shoemaker cele brated the special occasion playing his beloved saxophone over the weekend- ily.at the Constitution Hall in George Town, alongInitially, with Mr.dignitaries, Howell camefriends to andthe famCay- - ter a band leader heard about his talents onman the Islands saxophone for a ‘gig’ and in sent the for1950’s, him afto come to Cayman from Jamaica for a bit. stintAs theon sayingthe Island, goes, ‘theturned rest into is history’ a life and what stared out only as a 6 months Today, Mr Howell is one of Cayman’s time of song and service. - Musical Icons; formally being honored- sidein 2018 other by notable the Cayman stalwarts Music in the and sonic En tapestrytertainment of the Association Cayman Islands(CMEA), such along as

- - Aunt Julia Hydes, Radley Gourzong, Dr.- Melano McCoy, Dalmane Ebanks Duck sy Ebanks; Bunny Myles; Edward Solo mon, Lammie Seymour; Edmond Scott, Melvin Augustine; Charles ‘Greggie G’ Gregory and Jonathan Ebanks. Although his saxophone was never andout ofslippers, reach, Mr. as Howell well as was boots also forknown po- for, designing and making custom shoes XXMr. Wesley Howell and H.E. the Governor, Mr. Martyn Roper share a drink to mark his 105th Birthday schools over the years. lice officers and leather straps for the path was serendipitously paved before birthday celebration at Constitution An entirely self taught musician, his playing with Caymanian legends such as night (Saturday 11th, January) at a first instrument was actually a bamboo him to play it: “After I bought it, I found CaymanEldon Rankine, Islands, as Mr. well Howell’s as other impact stars has of theflute, sax, which where he fashionedhe said he himself, found his before call- that I knew how to play it. I have the yesteryear and recording albums in the Hall in George Town. He even played the moving onto the clarinet and eventually said.feelings that it’s God’s power, God give community who celebrated his birthday saxophone brilliantly for guests. What me a gift of music and I live off that,” he- withcertainly him struckeach year. a chord with the entire echoedan inspiration the sentiments for all of ofus,” Mr. he Roper said. and wasing. a divine plan and explained how the His Excellency the Governor, Mr. Mar- laudedPresident the contribution of the CMEA Jean-EricMr. Howell Smith had He noted that finding the instrument From his time with working with ear tyn Roper was also in attendance at made professionally, as well as person- ly Caymanian bands like the Tornadoes, - cian and family-man. resilienceSaturday’s andcelebration commitment and spoke Mr. Howell about ally; praising him for his roles as a musi his admiration for the grace, fortitude, every aspect and if we should have the “Mr. Howell has set a great example in has displayed throughout his life. “Many congratulations to Wellesley privilege of seeing the years that he has, Howell, shoemaker and saxophonist it would be a magnificent ü blessing to and also Cayman’s oldest man at 105! do so with the grace and dignity he has Delighted to meet him and family last shown,” he remarked. UWI SHORT PROFESSIONAL COURSES

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New exhibition celebrates artistic journey ... Continued story from page A1 man and now produce music and videos

based on Alta’s poetry. The studio is a at their studio, much of the music being Last Saturday, Gordon held an opening andof his also latest exhibits, works, on entitled,Cayman Brac. ‘2020: We 500 square foot space that Gordon uses made it’, at his studio where he works for exhibiting and teaching painting, and useis also the equipped space for with music a small practice area at and the Never afraid to shy away from large shareback for the creating area with new writers works. andThey poets also scale paintings, Gordon has produced a one Saturday of every other month, en- show exhibiting seven recent paintings - and four past works, the smallest of which is around 30” by 40”, going all the couraging the community to come to- way up to 50” by 100”, a comprehensive gether to share self-expression. survey, Gordon explained, of his work whichAlta isand an Gordon ensemble are of currently poetic musical work since 2006. ing on recording, ‘Good Enough to Eat’, “I started experimenting using spots - of light back in 1999 and I feel over the arrangements featuring Alta’s poetry years, although it’s a cliché, my work has and Gordon’s original musical arrange got better and matured like a fine wine,” ments, which will be available as singles he said. “When I started out, I was just- throughout 2020, with the completed at the earning stage. Moving to the Brac project anticipated in December. The in 2016 and into my own studio has al couple released ‘Age of Innocence’ in lowed me to branch out creatively.” February 2019, their fourth original Viewers to the exhibit (which will- music album, featuring their children run for an entire year) can enjoy such with songs about youth and recorded in work as Gordon’s ‘Crown Prince’ paint a Christian rock genre. ing from 2006 (exhibited in the Native Since moving to the Brac, Gordon Sons’ ‘Five’ exhibition in 2006) as well- launchedhas not only online been stores busy to help creating promote new scapes,as 2020’s under ‘Pelican the inlet’. theme Gordon of Caribbean said the works of art, music and videos, he’s also artwork features abstracts and land - his artwork. www.zazzle.com/artvibes art and in particular “gravitate around features various t-shirts with his orig- the heritage and early development of inal designs, while https://shopvida. the CaymanBranching Islands”, he explained. out com/collections/gordon also has Gor Gordon and his wife Alta have been don’s wearable art for sale, including his busy since the move from Grand Cay- active wear collection, which was first ü launched in 2017 with art from a series of artwork titled ‘Cleansing Carnival’. LOCAL NEWS | BUSINESS Caymanian Times Friday, January 17, 2020 | Issue No 479 PAGE A5 Healthy reefs info campaign launches ... Continued story from page A1

- from the University of Florida, entitled ‘Coral Health: from microbes to branch thees’ Cayman and will Islands be held in the on Tuesday,Dart Auditori 21st- January 2020 at the National Gallery of - um. The University of Florida and CCMI- have had a long relationship, having de veloped projects together on the inva- sive lionfish and coral restoration since various2009. Dr aspects Brown of is partcoral of reproduction the collabo rative UF/CCMI team investigating the - and resiliency, including out-planting survivalDr Brown techniques, recently spawning received and her resil PhD ience to disease and bleaching. from the Odum School of Ecology at the wellUniversity as to the of GeorgiaCayman andIslands, she studiedher re- marine biology at Brown University. As

Polynesia.search has taken her to Massachusetts, Maine,In a statement, Georgia, California the CCMI and explained French more about the presentation: “Healthy- corals are critical for sustaining reefs. Corals are in a tightly coupled relation itself.ship between This seminar bacteria will (like focus in your on trade- gut!), microscopic algae, and the coral animal theoffs microbes between typeson corals of coral tell growth,us about a healthy coral reefs are critical to the coral reefs and their importance as a coral disease outbreak, and what clues CCMI’s message will focus more on why- as being among the healthiest in the marineorder to ecosystem. enhance their knowledge about man Islands. continueCaribbean important – and among reef health the healthiest assess- their health,” they explained. well-being of the oceans and the Cay in the world,” they explained. “CCMI will pm, and it will conclude at 7pm. This vibrantLocated oceans on Littlefor the Cayman, future, and the it CCMI will - The Reef Lecture will begin at 5:45- works to protect healthy coral reefs and The CCMI gave some more background ments and coral monitoring field work to these latest efforts to inform: ”This ef communitywhile also providing and inspire valuable action education for Cay- event is free and open to the public. Reg continue this work in 2020. Their ‘We fort complements the growth of CCMI’s- man’sand outreach coral reefs. experiences Members to of engage the public the istrationFor more is requestedinformation at: about http://donate. CCMI, up- Need Healthy Reefs’ campaign, which research programme through our Vision- reefresearch.org/coralhealth2020. started in 2019 as ‘We Love Heathy iency2025 efforts,and solidify where the we state increase of our our reefs ef and activities, many of which are free, in ü Reefs’, has a new message in 2020: forts to unlock the secrets of coral resil are encouraged to participate in events coming events, and how to help protect ‘We Need Healthy Reefs’. This year the our reefs, visit www.reefresearch.org. HSM Interns Gaining Valuable Work Experiences - yearThe in HSM partnership Group once with again the offeredCayman a leIs- gal internship for the 2019/20 academic Eleven interns have been recruited fromlands Furtherthe CIFEC Education Career Centre Fair that (CIFEC). was

- held in September 2019. The team at HSM has welcomed: Joshua Bent, Na Morris,homy Bonilla-Zelaya, Toshonna Kelly, Derique Zara Powery,Hydes, Sheyla Scott, Rickhams Zuniga, Aaliyah

Chrissy Stewart-Brown, Nyanza Henry and Amaya Jackson. - Since HSM is a full-service law firm, these students are able to gain experi intellectualences across property a wide-range and ofeven practices areas including immigration, debt collection, outside of law, such as finance. of NatashaHSM and Whitelocke is also the coordinatesHead IP Parale the- CIFEC Internship Programme on behalf- selectgal. Whitelocke and pair analong intern with with HSM’s a lawyer Man oraging expert Partner, at HSM. Huw These Moses, personnel carefully will their professionalism. As part of the CI- FECmonitor curriculum, the student’s the internship work and runs mentor un-

til April 2019 and each student attends XX(L-R) Natasha Whitelocke (HSM IP Head Paralegal) and Huw Moses (HSM Managing Partner) seated in front of HSM Interns: Aaliyah Morris, work twice a week during school hours. Amaya Jackson, Nyanza Henry, Joshua Bent, Nahomy Bonilla-Zelaya, Sheyla Scott, Chrissy Stewart-Brown, Derique Powery and Toshonna When the programme ends, HSM offers Kelly. Missing from photo: Rickhams Zuniga and Zara Hydes a select amount of summer jobs that will provide some students a deeper look not, our team will also teach them the into the working world. HSM currently- - employs six CIFEC graduates fulltime. generation of professionals,” shares HSM ü has worked with the CIFEC “We remain committed and passion HSM Managing Partner, Huw Moses basic skills needed to excel in any indus progamme since the firm’s inception in ate about developing Cayman’s next OBE. “Whether they become lawyers or try they choose.” 2012. Advertise your Property Rentals here

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XXMinister Rivers provided an overview of the Ministry’s projects XXOver 400 financial services industry professionals attended the event (Photos credit: Ministry of Financial Services) Ministry Provides Financial Services Industry with Outlook for 2020 The Ministry of Financial Services up- the Minister of Financial Services, the over the past two and a half years, and new Private Funds Bill, the Economic in the Cayman Islands on the latest de- the Ministry of Financial Services, Dr Among the topics covered were the- dated over 400 industry practitioners Hon Tara Rivers; and Chief Officer for- your commitment to doing what is in ed presentations and panel discussions Substance Bill and changes to the bene directthe best positive interests impact of on the your jurisdiction respec- Grandvelopments Cayman. within financial services on Dax Basdeo. The morning also includ participationficial ownership of regime. industry practition- as a whole (which in turn, will have a Friday, 10 January at the Ritz-Carlton, ers,Minister both at Rivers the eventwas grateful and for for their the - opportunity for industry to stay abreast with Ministry representatives including- nancialtive companies services and industry; firms), and that succeed we can The event is held quarterly and is an Michelle Bahadur (Director, Department- - meet the challenges facing Cayman’s fi - for Financial Services Policy and Legis sultations.continued engagement on relevant of the various legislative changes and lation), Duncan Nicol (Director, Depart working groups and legislative con in ensuring that the Cayman Islands projects on which the Ministry is work andment Investments, for International Cayman Tax Cooperation)Islands Mon- theremains world’, as Ministerone of the Rivers best saidand inhighly her ing. and Heather Smith (Head of Securities ‘It is through our constructive and sought after ü places to do business in Opening remarks were given by the cooperative working relationship, Premier, the Hon Alden McLaughlin; etary Authority). which has significantly strengthened remarks. POLICE NEWS Man Charged in Relation to Assault Incident in West Bay - sponded to a report of an assault at a On Thursday, 9 January, officers re windowensued, duringof another which vehicle she at was the struck loca- in the head and the man damaged the atlocation another in location the Morgans when Harbour she was area ap- his vehicle. of West Bay. A woman had left work tion. The man then fled the location in arrested in relation to the incident and herproached to leave by a inman his known vehicle. to her,He thenwho A man, age 21 of West Bay, has been threatened her with a knife and forced she exited the vehicle and was assisted charged with Abduction, Assault ABH,- drove her to Morgans Harbour where Threats to Kill, Damage to Property ü and Carrying an Offensive Weapon. He ap by a member of the public. A struggle pears in court today, 14 January. Traffic Diversion on Water-Related Death on Shamrock Road North Church Street bound traffic daily from 9:00AM and the man was transported to the Cay- to 2:00PM Thursday, man Islands Hospital where he was later theCUC Chrissie will be Tomlinsonconducting roundabout,road works 16 January - CentreShortly received after a 3:30PM report of on a person Saturday, in pronounced dead. on Shamrock Road, in the vicinity of , beginning on 11 January, the 9-1-1 Communications Sham- Wednesday,. 22 The January road works. are ex - rockbeginning Road, on Thursday,between 16 MahoganyJanuary. In pectedMotorists to last are for advisedseven days, to exercisethrough distress at a location on North Church- RCIPS have confirmed the identity of Driveorder toand facilitate the Chrissy these works, Thomlinson Street, George Town. A man had been theThe man RCIPS as 72-year-old expresses Jackcondolences Joseph Par to roundabout, will be closed to east- ü snorkeling when he encountered diffi thedo of family North of Carolina the deceased. in the United ü States. caution when travelling in this area culties and was assisted back to shore. during these times. Emergency services attended the scene Caymanian

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Email: [email protected] | Tel: 949-8182 ALL ABOUT EDUCATION | SPOTLIGHT ON TOURISM Caymanian Times Friday, January 17, 2020 | Issue No 479 PAGE A7 The UCCI Learning Experience: Extracts from its Academic Standards Document Academic standards are the bench- Intellectual engagement: - exclusion that some students may expe- - rience. Height- Student engagement - basismark ofof accountability.excellence and quality and the ening interest by choosing topics of in assurance to various stakeholders of the- terest to students, widening presenta is generally ac ly believes that student centredness is methodstion options, is outlined and varying later in presentation this docu- cepted as being connected to academic The local university, UCCI, correct styles. The use of high-impact teaching success, retention, learning, and student the common core around which all ac- experience. It must be a guiding force at- tivities,the linchpin, plans theand connectingideas cohere. principle, In this ment,Behavioral and their use engagement: will go a far wayDevel in- UCCI. enhancing intellectual engagement. ‘Student engagement can take differ explicitly state the standards to which it experiences,ent forms. Students with research can be engagedopportuni in- aspires.respect, one of the things it has done is oping purposeful interactive methods learning itself to include collaborative- with students, assigning tasks or roles, uate assistants, study abroad, place- - groups, routines encompass this form ties, peer mentoring, teaching as grad These standards cover the gamut of thatof engagement. novelty, variation, Research and done physical on brain- ac- student achievement and learning out tivitybased can learning stimulate has and revealed improve evidence learn- ments, at work sites, and volunteering. - andcomes, policies, institutional procedures integrity, and practices faculty, ‘Opportunities can be provided for asinstitutional they affect planning the academic and effectivenessenterprise. representation,students to be engagedevaluation, with and the instifeed- In this article, I share extracts of Part ing. The UCCI faculty member will need tution through participation in student- One of this document which relates to to become more creative in facilitating learningEmotional that engage engagement: students Thisin active re- back activities. Students can also be giv learning methods. - en voiceWorkforce in programme Readiness development. the UCCIStudent learning Experienceexperience. through Experiential XXDr. Livingston Smith is a Professor at - quires the use of a wide variety of strat Learning the University College of the Cayman egies to promote positive emotions in Islands. He is also Director of the CXC Education Volunteer programme aim‘Every to ensure academic that all department, students have in tan an students that will support the learning exceptionaldem with the and rest distinctive of the University, experience will process, decrease negative behaviours,- ‘Each academic department at UCCI and keep students from dropping out. will ensure that students, regardless of - For example, the learning environ the progamme they are pursuing, gain- vant content. manywhile ataspects the University of academic College. and intellec- shouldments may be more be redesigned alert and to monitor make them stu- petency-basedappropriate workforce assessments involvement will be used and 10 key competencies, using work-rele tual‘The development; student experience social and encompasses emotional more conducive to learning; professors experiences. Where appropriate, com- - partment Chairs will ensure that at least ‘Whereas the classroom experiences- dents’ moods and adjust delivery and to determine workforce readiness. De are crucial in developing and honing interests.life; and the growth and refinement of deemedinteraction necessary. or use counseling, Students would peer men then trulythese allow skills, and ultimately, prepare itour is studentsreal-life exfor cultural, political, sporting, and artistic toring or other intervention services as department.two forms of experiential learning are employment.periences in workplace settings that will part of the programmes offered by the to ‘Thealumni experience should prepareof being studentsa student for at likely feel more positive, optimistic, and - lifethe beyond University their College, studies from and applicant foster a personalexcited about passions, learning. future Some aspirations, examples ‘In the US, The National Association veloped‘Experiential outside learning the traditional is defined colle as- may be facilitating open discussions on of Colleges and Employers identified knowledge and skills acquired and de- - needed support. the top skills employers are looking for positive lifelong relationship with us. andPhysical specific engagement: learning challenges and from recent college graduates in 2018. giate setting by means of experiences in- theWe willacademic accomplish enterprise, this through student collab life, In order: problem-solving skills, ability cluding, but not limited to, study abroad oration among the admissions office, Addressing to work in a team, communication skills,- andprogrammes, creative activities internships, for which undergradu the stu- or providing support and information leadership, strong work ethic, analytic/ dentate research, has not service-learning,received academic scholarly credit, financial services, the office of alumni in the areas of finance, nutrition, sleep, quantitative skills, verbal communica - relationsStudent and the Engagement office of the President. and time management are aspects of tion skills, initiative, detail-oriented, es and professional development self- tophysical contribute engagement. to this area. The Student Life flexibility/adaptability, technical skills,- as well as professional work experienc DepartmentSocial engagement: at UCCI is especially poised interpersonal skills, computer skills, emotionally,‘UCCI faculty physically, will aim toand have socially. students De- interactions, students may be paired or creativity, friendly/outgoing personal- studyStudent programmes. Advisement partmentengaged Chairs intellectually, will incorporate behaviourally, this as Through social- ity, tactfulness, entrepreneurial skills/ - part of faculty evaluation. risk-taker and fluency in a foreign lan- bers are expected to assist in the advise- grouped to work collaboratively on pro tenguage. communication, The top-five are leadership, problem-solving and a ment‘As expertsof students. in their Advisement fields, faculty is mem here injects, friendly or teachers competition. may create Teams academic can be skills, ability to work in teams, writ referred to in its widest sense inclusive optimism,‘Student engagementand passion is thatdefined students as the contests through which students engage - degree of attention, curiosity, interest, shortest amount of time. Academic and strong work ethic. These are similar to co-curriculargiven specific tasksactivities, to complete volunteerism, in the the top ten list of essential 21st Century- of career, course progression and sched motivationshow when they they have are learningto learn and or being pro- - Employability Skills unearthed by the retentionuling, course and persistence, expectations, co-curricular academic taught, which extends to the level of - New World of Work: adaptability, anal- activities(relating toand performance orientation. and Student solutions), ad- - ment.involvement in civic groups among oth preneurialysis/solution mindset, mindset, empathy, collaboration, resilience, visement is critical to students' matricu- provesgress in whentheir education.students areThis interested, definition erCultural activities can engagement: promote social engage- communication, digital fluency, entre - stands on the premise that learning im erate steps to assist students from all reverse naturally occurs when they are Take delib self-awareness and social/diversity- lation and success at the University. Ac- inspired, inquisitive, and interested. The oriented, accepted, safe, and valued. awareness. The New World of Work ademic advisors must be knowledgeable - cultural backgrounds to feel welcomed, (NWoW) is a 21st-century employabili of the curriculum, graduation require disengaged. confusion, alienation, disconnection, or Thety skills curriculum curriculum provides being taughtinstruction at over in ments, and their respective ü field of study.’ There are five forms of student en The aim is to reduce the feelings of 50 community colleges in California. We continue with further extracts in gagement: upcoming articles. Growing Restaurant Revenues: Revenue Management Series. Part 2 Firstly, have a mix of table types to - usual, and overall reduced revenue and In last week’s Spotlight on Tourism are likely making more mistakes than column we began a 3-part series: Grow If you're under capacity, demand is anaccommodate excellent place different to start groupbecause sizes. two theing concept Restaurant of what Revenues: restaurant Revenue reve- profits. Having two and four-seater tables is Management. In part one, we defined under capacity has its own set of chal- low with a lot of available seating. Being- yourand four-personrestaurant and groups sit at area four-seater common. nue management is and in this week’s ity from one server to the next, boredom table.The goal Your is to restaurant avoid where loses couples two enterseats column we will begin to unpack two of lenges as well: Fluctuating service qual three restaurant revenue management- to do, a poor atmosphere which is a turn use. strategies that will help to grow even- among staff because they have nothing thatSecondly, some otherreview paying your customers and can the busiest restaurant’s revenues: Man - aging the restaurant’s capacity and con coveroff for costs. many guests, and overall profit rive at certain times of the day. Then, trolling the table turnover. erosion as there are not enough sales to analyze what size groups typically ar Next week, in part 3 of this series, we will take a deeper dive into the third The goal then is to achieve optimum- arrange your layout to accommodate strategy: Engineering your menu for capacity-where roughly 80% of your different group sizes at different times. sales Manageand profits. Restaurant seats are occupied. With optimum ca Finally, use the right tools to help you Capacity pacity, everything is balanced. There's confidently optimize your restaurant's XXBrooke Meyer is the managing partner of - some open seating, but not too much,- floor plan. For example, there are table Caymera International and staff have a decent amount of work management software that enables you Managing your restaurant’s capac to maintain the quality of service with periods.to design a restaurant floor plan and experience.ity is crucial If as you're it impacts over capacity,your profits, you out feeling swamped. The result? You're change these plans in response to peak shouldn't rush service while compro- sales, customer service, and the dining able to maximize your revenue and- Manage Table Turnover We say suitable because your servers- demand, which means you must turn profits. vice. Instead, servers should maintain customersdon't have enoughaway. Overcapacity seating to meet leads the boostBut howsales, do particularly you properly as managerestaurants ca mising on the quality of customer ser pacity during high demand periods to Average order value varies among overwhelmed, a tense atmosphere, un- customers, but you can generally expect high service quality while remaining- happyto: Deterioration customers of because service asemployees staff are have limited space? maintainto make more a suitable revenue table if turnover. you turn over efficient. - The answer: Maintain flexibility in more tables. So, your goal should be to ments.Maintaining Customers quality pay servicea premium is espe for your restaurant floor plan. cially important in fine dining establish-

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We have been asked to announce the passing of Ms. Christine Godfray, who passed away at the Baptist Hospital in Miami, Florida Details of a Thanksgiving Service will be announced at a later date. Condolences can be registered at churchillsfuneralhome.com It’s All About Who You Know Churchill’s Funeral Home and Who Knows You We have been asked to announce the passing of By The Rev’d Christopher Pierce don’t have the cash to buy new Mrs. Denise Rios-Augustine, who passed away on Thursday, January 09, 2020. Rector Details of a Thanksgiving Service will be St Alban’s Anglican Church, who buys and sells reliable used follow, but they will flee from him, announced at a later date. George Town but you do know a trusted friend for they do not know the voice of strangers; and then later; “My handsvehicles and that wish you he’d can phoneafford. orWhat do sheep hear my voice, and I know Condolences can be registered at churchillsfuneralhome.com for every time you’ve heard some- do you do? Do you sit on your them, and they follow me.” - oneWouldn’t say, “It’s you not love about to have what a dollar you Spiritually speaking, whose- you pick up the phone and call? voice are you listening to? Spirit- Churchill’s Funeral Home Perhaps that is one of your favour- Of course, you pick up that phone ually speaking, whom are you fol know, it’s about who you know”? and better your friend,transportation. who knows you, lowing? You’re listening to some- pay yourself a lot of money if there comesIf such through. is demonstrably You get different true oneone’s does...but guidance, is it everyonethe Good Shep does.- We have been asked to announce the passing of wasite sayings...perhaps a dollar tax on each you’d use have of the to You’re following someone, every Ms. Carolyn Smith, who passed away on Friday, December 27, 2019. phrase. Either way, we’re all famil- Details of a Thanksgiving Service will be iar with the idea. The truth of the in everyday living... what about oneherd? we should listen to and follow. announced at a later date. matter is that there is a whole lot to in regard to everyday things Biblically speaking, there’s only that very commonly used line. spiritual? of the people in these islands will aspectIn the into 10th clear chapter focus. of the Gospel His name is Jesus. The majority Condolences can be registered at churchillsfuneralhome.com of “Truly,John, Jesus truly, bringsI say to this you, spiritual he who - While writing this column an does not enter the sheepfold by the claim to know Jesus but perhaps email popped into my inbox. When door but climbs in by another way, the question that needs to be con Churchill’s Funeral Home I glanced at it the subject line, it that man is a thief and a robber. sidered is this; Does Jesus know caused me to laugh; “It’s not about But he who enters by the door is you? what you know, it’s who you know.” the shepherd of the sheep. To him When you find yourself in a tight We have been asked to announce the passing of itTalk is true...and about timing! truth is true no mat- seesspot andyou youin trouble, deign todoes pray, he does see Mr. Delroy McLaughlin, Why does this matter? Because hear his voice, and calls his own onehe recognise of his own your or voice? someone When from he who passed away on Thursday, January 09, 2020. Details of a Thanksgiving Service will be That said there is another side to sheepthe gatekeeper by name and opens. leads The them sheep out. announced at a later date. thatter whencoin. Even and wheremore importantly, you find it. butanother’s it matters flock? more by whom When he has brought out all his It does matter who you know Condolences can be registered at churchillsfuneralhome.com forit matters another by whomautomobile we’re andknown. you own, he goes before them, and the ü Think about it...you’re looking sheep follow him, for they know you’re known. his voice. A stranger they will not Does Jesus know you? The Family of the Late LOCAL RIDER WINS 2019 Doris Florient Ebanks-Mejia regret to announce her passing on Wednesday, 8 January 2020. CHAMPIONSHIP IN INTERNATIONAL

A funeral service will be held at DRESSAGE COMPETITION Church of God Chapel, Walkers Road Saturday, January 18, 2020. at 2:00 p.m. Monty were recently awarded the Interment will follow in Prospect Juliette Forrester and her horse TheDuring Cayman Rid the- Cemetery. - 2019 season - 2019 Rider Championship after competing in an International on- ing team compet line dressage completion. acrossed against the world other The Worldwide Dressage compe in32 the teams Team Chal from- tition is run by ‘Dressage Anywhere’ lenge with the a UK based company established Champions and in 2010 that now boasts members Reserve Cham- The Family of the Late fromA relatively84 different new countries partnership around – pions both from Cecil Henry Forresterthe globe. and Monty have only been regret to announce his passing on Monday, 9 December 2019. Qatar and tying competing together for a couple of theon finalCRS teampoints into so Roadyears in and Savannah. train weekly at Cayman 3rdnarrowly place. pushing A Service of Thanksgiving will be at 3:00 p.m. on RidingSeveral School other – riders located from on HirstCay- Sunday, 19 January, 2020 at the West Bay Seventh Day Adventist Church, “It’s a great viewing will be from 2:00 p.m. Prior to the service. monthly competition with Tracey said Tracey Rose man Riding School take2019 part British in the competition”- Interment will follow in Boatswain Bay Cemetery. Dressage Championship on her XXJuliette Forrester riding her horse Monty win the 2019 horseRose winningDusty - British the Dressage is (owner and rid Rider Championship ing instructor at CRS ) “it gives our - the organization which oversees ersyoung from riders all over the the world without expense that often comes when all affiliated dressage competitions opportunity to compete against rid the challenging logistics and huge- and training in the United Kingdom. competing on an inter national basis. We pride ourselves on not being The Family of the Late absolutelyelitist and everyone have riding re- Jack Joseph Pardo programs suitable for regret to announce his passing on or ability – most of our Saturday, 11 January, 2020. gardless of background have been rescued and rehabilitatedriding school – which ponies we

Mr. Pardo will be repatriated to the For more information are especially proud of”. United States of America. - sons for both adults and childrenregarding – email riding Tracey les -

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GLOBAL NEWS BRIEFS Canada will welcome Taal volcano royal pair displaces thousands Canada’s Prime of Filipinos taxpayersMinister in Justin his Authorities in the Phil- countryTrudeau should agrees half a million people to bill for the cou- leaveippines their have homes urged after almost the ple’spick upround-the- the huge - while they are Taal volcano began erupt there.clock protectionTrudeau Sunday.ing dramatically in the provinceTaal is situated of Batangas on an onis- with the fall-out from— still the dealingdown- - XXTaal volcano is the Philippines’ most active - nila,land inthe a largecountry’s lake aroundcapital. an aircraft by the 70 kilometres south of Ma The Philippine Institute of Volcan- Iranianing of a Ukrainimilitary XXCanada prepares to foot royal bill Around 6,000 people live on the island explosive eruption is possible within Canadians — has peopleand have who been live nearby. taken to evacuation ology and Seismology warned that an privatelywhich killed assured 57 the Queen that Harry, The Governor General, who repre- centres, along with a further 10,000 sents the Queen in Canada, is protected hoursTaal oris the days, country’s and that second falling most debris ac- by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Tremors and booming sounds were- in the lake could cause a tsunami. MeghanBut it isand feared Archie’s that safety the move will notto pay be and as a prince of the realm of Canada, reported in the area on Jan. 12 as a jeopardised while they reside there. - Harry and his family will be protected large plume of ash rose from the volca- tiveDespite volcano that, and a hascouple had nearby30 recorded went - no. Lava began flowing this morning, eruptions in the last 500 years. - about half the estimated $1.2 million an have to be expanded. accompanied by thunder and light- thenual status bill could of the lead monarchy to a “furious” there. back by the same team of guards, which will ning. - ahead with their wedding Sunday de lash in Canada and threatens to damage - canoThere forced have Manila’s been no international reports of inju air- spite the eruption spewing ash into essThe of Sussex Queen will has spend agreed time a "periodin Canada of ries or damage, but ash from the vol the sky behind them. wantedA poll to conductedabolish the in monarchy August 2017 fol- transition" in which the Duke and Duch - Chino and Kat Vaflor were tying- found that 41 percent of Canadians port to suspend flights. pherthe knot Randolf at a venueEvan captured10 miles dramaticfrom the and the UK. She said she was "entirely- Authorities requested the evacua shotsTaal Volcano of the couple when weddingwith the ashphotogra plume lowing the death or abdication of the supportive" of their desire for a newü role inhabitants.tion of everyone within 17 kilometres ü Queen, while 43 percent were in favour but "would have preferred" them to re of the volcano, an area with 450,000 of maintaining ties. main full-time working royals. seemingly overhead. Roatan gets another Cuba serves up its airline culinary delights The Honduras tourist hotspot of Cuba is not re- service to Roatan is operated on the nowned for its culinary Toronto this winter, WestJet’s new pleasures, yet it has Roatan has got a new airline visiting. - WestJet is celebrating carrying guests ins.airline’s Boeing 737 aircraft featuring and plans to attract for the first time to the snorkelling and WestJet’s Premium and Economy cab foodiesjust had froma food all festival over diving paradise following last week’s the world. inaugural flight from Toronto. - “In the last five years, there has been Cuba’s President, “With our new seasonal non-stop a 60 percent increase in the number of- service guests can now enjoy a superi er,Canadians Canadian travelling Embassy to for Roatan,” Costa Rica, said Prime Minister Manuel or travel experience when flying to this- Alexander Leon, Trade Commission Marrero,Miguel Díaz-Canel, attended andthe Caribbean paradise,” said Arved von one of the sectors that most directly tourismzur Muelhen, ties and WestJet are a Chiefwin for Commer leisure Honduras and Nicaragua. “Tourism is the International Culi- cial Officer. “These flights strengthen of people of the local community. Con- closing ceremony of beautiful barrier reefs and white sand and positively affects the well-being travellers looking to explore Roatan’s nary Workshop Cuba- - gratulations to WestJet on opening this ardSabe Hotel 2020, in heldHavana. at the ibbeanbeaches.” destinations non-stop from new flight from Toronto ü to Roatán that IberostarThe event Grand ran Packfrom With convenient access to 14 Car will bring great benefits to Hondurans - and Canadians alike.” tended by more than Jan 9-11 and was at XXCuban cuisine is being promoted 200 delegates from the United States, Mexico, The event offered an ideal opportuni- cuisine.Spain, United Kingdom ty for national and international chefs to and Italy. It promoted genuine Cuban share experiences and to promote the - diversity of Cuban cuisine. tionThe of island'sthe Cuban tourism Association minister, of Som Juan- Carlos García, announced the founda MinistryThe conference, of Tourism, the organized Cuban Culinary by the meliers,Garcia tonoted help thatsafeguard events the of country'sthis type Federationcultural tourism and the agency Spanish Paradiso, hotel chain the showgastronomic that Cuba values. should be visited not Iberostar, was also attended by national

XXRoatan is the most attractive tourist spot in Honduras in the country. ü only to enjoy its world-class beaches, suppliers, to strengthen ties with chefs but its gastronomic attractions, as well. Venezuela finds new UK real estate ways for oil flows recovers - - - edVenezuela, States sanctions, its oil exis The UK housing mar ports decimated by Unit lessket willuncertainty bounce about back - Brexit.in 2020 now there’s testing a new method of getting its crude to mar ket by allocating cargoes Housebuilding firm to joint-venture partners remainedTaylor Wimpey stable saidlast oilincluding to customers Chevron in Corp,Asia the housing market andwhich Africa. in turn market the economic and political This would not violate uncertainty.year, despite ongoing sanctions if sale proceeds - venture's debts. This ap- nyIn said a tradingthat conditions update proachare used could for paying help Vene off a- this week the compa-

- Southwere East more but challeng demand XXThe UK’s housing market is picking up after a decline zuela overcome obstacles foring inhomes London remained and the to producing and export XXVenezuela is defying sanctions to sell its oil “On the residential front, people will ing oil. caused by Brexit. Venezuela's oil exports - strong in the face of uncertainty byfell American 32 percent companies last year and transac- of property development and invest- start feeling able to make decisions as the US government blocked imports By acting as an intermediary for PD- Simon Lyons, who is chief executive about moving that they have been VSA's oil sales, Russia's Rosneft in 2019- is behind retail development plans holding off for the last three years. forcedtions made to use in intermediaries US dollars. PDVSA, for crude the became the largest receiver of Venezue- ment group Enstar Capital, agrees He 2019He wentstarted on off to very say gloomythat retail but busi now- state-owned oil and gas company, was- lan crude, using the sales to repay bil nesswe have rates lots reduction to look forward measures to.” in the lions of dollars in loans granted to Vene for London’s Olympia and Paddington haltsales direct as Washington purchases. pressured Vene mechanismszuela in the past to pay decade. off debt with oil or Station areas. He said: “The biggest Street revitalisation. zuela's Indian and Chinese customers to Washington has mostly allowed market mover is optimism, it changes Queen’s Speech will encourage High - everything. The sanctions were designed to oust to swap Venezuelan crude for imported “We now have stability and that- Lyons wants retail property rates Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro intermediaries.fuel, but Venezuela's ü opposition is lob prisescounts over a lot the with next foreign decade. investors as scrapped completely and grants ü given after most Western nations branded his bying the US administration to punish they know they are not in for any sur to young entrepreneurs to open stores 2018 re-election a sham. rather than go to university. INTERNATIONAL SPORTS Caymanian Times Friday, January 17, 2020 | Issue No 479 PAGE A11 Mahomes is chief trouble shooter The Kansas City Chiefs immediately became the favourites to reach Super - into the second quarter to spark a Chiefs- - resurgence, with Mahomes finishing Bowl 54 after staging a thrilling come with five touchdown passes, 321 pass back from 24-0 down to beat the Hou ing and 56 rushing yards. ston Texans 51-31 and advance to the The Texans made a brief comeback, AFC Championship game. but the Chiefs extended their lead, Blake- to Chiefs'overhaul Patrick the Texans'Mahomes early throwing lead was for Bell adding another touchdown, to leave four touchdowns in the second quarter them one game away from their first Su performances all season. per Bowl appearance since 1970. oneThe of Chiefs the most are, brilliantat the very quarterback least, an "We didn't start the way we wanted to - we just had to keep fighting, just go - one play at a time," Mahomes said. "We tantoffensive position. juggernaut Mahomes with won't the win game's MVP know the Titans are a tough team. We brightest young star at its most impor will have to play our best and find a way- on Sunday that he is indeed the most to win." again this season, but he made it clear On tight end Travis Kelce, who fin ished the game with a hamstring injury connectedoutstanding with player Kenny in this Stills league. and Dar- manafter he's taking a monster. three touchdown passes, Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson Mahomes said: "Travis was amazing,- XXPatrick Mahomes was brilliant for Kansas City ren Fells, and Lonnie Johnson ran in a "The way he came through with an in blocked punt as the visitors raced into a juryKansas and wasCity stillnow making host the plays Tennessee all day - 21-point first-quarter lead. Titanslong - he's on Sunday. a special Meanwhile, football player." the Green - But Damien Williams scored the first Bay Packers reached the NFC Champi And that gave the former league MVP- of his three touchdowns five minutes onshipGreen game Bay withvisit athe 28-23 top-seeded win over Santhe esflashbacks to. of another top talent he pre Seattle Seahawks. - viously had the pleasure of tossing pass - ferenceFrancisco after 49ers they to decidebeat the who Minnesota will pro "It reminds me of the connection that gress from the National Football Con Jordy [Nelson] and I had for so many- years," Rodgers said. "Some unspoken Vikings on Saturday. - things we can do without even com ers,"Davante who threw Adams two had touchdown an unbelievable passes municating anything about it. Davante night," said Green Bay QB Aaron Rodg madeThat's three a monumental or four plays complimenttonight. It was to pretty fun." - to Adams. "He carried us on offense. His route running ability was incredible. He Adams, considering just how destruc- was really crisp with his route-running, tive the combination of Rodgers and and it was one of those special nights." - Nelson was in their nine seasons togeth So locked in was Adams that the 32- er – which produced 7,848 yards and 63 routeyard reception on the play in the- outside fourth of quarter what theal touchdowns. With Adams continually most wasn't, if not for him adjusting his proving himself the No. 1 receiver in connection.Green Bay, it’s no wonder why Rodgers playbook called for. - is Thebeginning Titans to beat feel the that Baltimore way about Ravens their "He made a number of very heady in the other American Football Confer- plays, and that was one of them," Rodg XXDavante Adams starred for the Packers ers explained. "It wasn't exactly the ü check we were looking for. It was better ence divisional game, for a place at the than the check." Super Bowl on Sunday, Feb. 2. Kolisi gives back Bravo’s T20 after World Cup glory exodus is over - Veteran all-rounder Dwayne Bravo has, as expected, been re- worldFollowing has moved South fast Africa’sfor Siya Ko in- credible 2019 World Cup win, the- - tain. called to the West Indies side for lisi, the country’s first black cap the three-match Twenty20 Inter have relaxed, Kolisi has travelled national series against Ireland While his fellow Springboks which started on Wednesday. The 36-year-old Trinidadian the globe during the off-season, had played 66 T20Is but the last- signing with Jay-Z’s management of those came three years ago in company Roc Nation Sports and- the troubled series against Paki making an appearance at Anfield stan in the United Arab Emirates,- to watch his favourite English Pre- mons.in the wake of the controversial mier League club Liverpool. - sackingBravo ofcalled head time coach on his Phil career Sim Kolisi has not just been swan XXDwayne Bravo is back in the West Indies fold ning around, enjoying the celeb XXSiya Kolisi is a national hero in South Africa rity life though. His success has in October 2018 citing the need - inspired a generation of black to “preserve my longevity as a worldwide. kids wanting to emulate him. For professional cricketer” but made a sud- theAll-rounder most sought-after Rovman franchise Powell has players also example, the field at Mbekweni Youth Now back to reality with his clubs, tration.den about-turn last May following the - Centre near Cape Town might not feel the Stormers, Kolisi wants to make change in Cricket West Indies adminis- very significant. But for Kolisi, it's the 2020 a memorable season for the vo would be a boost to the side's bowl- earned a recall to the Windies side fol start of something. Maybe one of the Cape-based outfit. Chief selector Roger Harper said Bra- India'slowing tour injury, of the last Caribbean. turning out for the rookie rugby players might become “It is really awesome to be back,” Caribbean side nearly six months ago on World Cup winners too. - Kolisi said. “Obviously things just ingBravo stocks, is whilea former also servingone-day as captain, a men Two months on from his side's World aroundwent straight the world, up after which the Worldwas aweCup.- tor for the younger players. The 26-year-old Jamaican has been in Cup victory, the 28-year-old loose for It has been a lot. I have been travelling - excellent form since recovering from an wardIt's believesthe celebrations his work which off the followed pitch is tralhaving role led in thea pay side dispute for 19 with months the beforeboard, injury sustained during last September's becoming as important as on it. some, I won’t lie. But it is really good- whichbeing sackedled to in the 2014 controversial following his aban cen- Caribbean Premier League, scoring over to be back, to be playing rugby each doned tour of India. 400 runs at an average of 58 with two the Springboks' win that Kolisi wants and every day and back into my rou- centuries for Jamaica Scorpions in the to hold on to. He said: "I've never seen tine.” DwayneSuper50 Bravo,Cup last Sheldon November. Cottrell, Shim- anything like that in my lifetime. That's Kolisi is set to make his first Storm He remained part of the T20 set-up, SQUAD: Kieron Pollard (captain), why we are doing lots of work to make ers outing of the year in the Super Hero however, and was part of the squad sure it maintains and keeps on going. Sunday fixture against the Sharks at- which captured West Indies' second T20 ron Hetmyer, Brandon King, Evin Lewis,- "This is the momentum you've got- the FNB Stadium. The Stormers will be World title in India back in April 2016. Khary Pierre, Nicholas Pooran, Rovman- to use. Hopefully we can do stuff right mixing their squads between ü young Overall in T20s, Bravo is the most liams.Powell, ü Sherfane Rutherford, Lendl Sim now that could mean change for dec sters and Springboks as they face the successful bowler with 490 wickets mons, Hayden Walsh Jr, Kesrick Wil ades." Kings in Knysna on Friday. from 450 matches and remains one of Leonard cherry picking games makes sense it's unclear if the Clippers have any - Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, who has missed 10 games this lastplans season to have with him dothe so. Toronto The injury Raptors, man season because of injury management, agement follows a pattern that began said the knee setback that's plagued him- is improving. which allowed Leonard to peak during "I feel better," Leonard said after Fri their run to the NBA championship. day's 109-100 win over the Golden State "You know, he's been doing it a lot Warriors. “I'm able to jump without it lately,"The Clippers Clippers have coach little Doc reason Rivers to push said grabbing too much. And hopefully I just- who approves of his selective game time. keep going uphill from here." GoldenLeonard State, compiled which 36was points, the Clippers' nine re Leonard to play in back-to-backs during bounds and five assists in the win over tothe play, regular it's season.clear he's He's uncomfortable by far their best in have moved into a tie with the Denver player, and even if he's healthy enough- fourth in their last five. The Clippers playing too often. Most of Leonard's fall Nuggets for the No. 2 seed in the West, ing out with the Spurs was related to even though Leonard and Paul George how the team handled his quad injury. have missed significant time through So long as he is healthy and peaking- injury. mentcome howApril, it Mayis. ü and June, the Clippers XXKawhi Leonard is being saved for the playoffs The 28-year-old Californian is yet to are more than fine with the arrange play in a back-to-back this season, and CRUISE SHIP CALENDAR | SPOTLIGHT ON TOURISM PAGE A12 Friday, January 17, 2020 | Issue No 479 Caymanian Times

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