Cayman Under Curfew the Cayman Islands Is Under a 9Pm to 5Am Curfew Effective Tuesday March 24Th for the Next 10 Days

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Wednesday, March 25, 2020 Issue No 526 www.caymaniantimes.ky Complimentary

 OPPOSITION SPEAKS — A3  LOCAL NEWS — A6  EDUCATION — A7  LOCAL NEWS — A8 THIS ISSUE INSIDE Of�icial Opposition recommends additional COVID-19 �inancial Education, Agriculture Updates for Finance Ministry Gets Positive relief initiatives All options on the table COVID-19 Audit Cayman Under Curfew The Cayman Islands is under a 9pm to 5am curfew effective Tuesday March 24th for the next 10 days. The decision, announced by His Ex- cellency the Governor Martyn Roper came as he announced that the number of COVID-19 cases in Cayman has in-

The curfew will be reviewed every 48 hours.creased from three to �ive. While a State of Emergency has not been declared the Governor said that possibility is under review. Governor Roper said the islands are not being shut down but considering the large numbers of people who returned over the weekend, it was necessary to take steps to discourage large gatherings risking the further spread of the disease. He also said the next ten days would be critical in determining what further steps might be necessary. The gravity of the situation facing the Cayman Islands was forcefully and pas-

... Continued story on page A3 Supermarkets set Grand Cayman purchase limits Business Blackout Over the last two weeks, the island has watched still receiving multiple shipments per week, the as cases of COVID-19 spread across the globe challenges they continue to face to ensure products forcing countries to close borders and take dras- are on the shelves are many. In an effort to ensure tic measures to protect their citizens. Around the product is available for as many of our country’s world, disinfectants, shelf-stable grocery items and citizens as possible, they have decided to imple- analgesics have been in extremely high demand ment the following product limits across all Fos- putting strain on manufacturing and supply chains. ter’s Supermarket, Priced Right, Kirk Market, and Foster’s Supermarket, Priced Right, Kirk Market, Hurley’s Marketplace locations, effective Monday, and Hurley’s Marketplace have come together to March 23rd: address the effects COVID-19 has had on the pro- duction and supply of products. While they are all ... Continued story on page A4

The Cayman Islands Cayman has closed all but essential businesses as of 11.59 on Sunday 22nd March. As the world reels from the omnipresent threat of Co- rona Virus (Covid 19) and countries take unprecedented measures to curb its spread, an order to cease business on the Island and other activities has been issued to bars; nightclubs; sports group meetings; gyms; spas; public and strata swimming pools; cinemas; theaters; galleries; play- grounds; tourist attractions; beauty salon’s; barber shops; tattoo parlors. Gatherings of persons exceeding 50 individuals are also outlawed, with penalties of 6 months in prison or CI$1,000

Seated dining at any venue serving food or drink is also notin �ines permitted to be levied during for the those business who do ‘blackout’ not comply. amid fears of possible widespread transmission of the virus in the community.

... Continued story on page A5 COMMUNITY NOTICES PAGE A2 Wednesday, March 25, 2020 | Issue No 526 C�� T�� COMMUNITY NOTICES New Conﬁ dential Mental Cayman Islands Blood Bank Health Helpline Launches remains open for donations collaboration with private partners. The Cayman Islands Blood Bank operating remotely, the Blood Bank is and managing stress during these dif- The number is 1-800-534-6463 and would like to advise the public that it missing an opportunity to host these Persons having dif�iculty coping hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to will remain open for donations and is blood drives. Some states in the US are mental health helpline operated by 5pm. Additional hours will be added encouraging members of the public who also starting to see shortages of blood the�icult Cayman times can Islands call a newGovernment con�idential in as needed.  are eligible to continue to donate blood. supplies, so for these reasons we en- While some healthcare services have courage all eligible donors to continue been cancelled or reduced to minimise donating during this time.” potential transmission of COVID-19 the blood bank remains fully operational at nate, please visit the website www. the Cayman Islands Hospital. bloodbank.kyTo �ind out or if youcall 244-2674. are eligible to do- “Blood donation is still necessary One blood donation can help save up to ensure we have adequate supply on to three lives. Men can donate every island for any medical emergencies re- three months and women every four quiring lifesaving blood transfusion. months. We are appealing to eligible donors of The Cayman Islands Hospital has all blood types to make donations, in heightened measures for persons enter- particular those who are O Negative. ing the facility, therefore blood donors We also want to ensure the public that should use the entrance to the left of it is safe to donate blood as COVID-19 accident and emergency where a mem- is not a blood borne illness,” said Blood ber of security will provide escort to the Bank Manager, Judith Clarke. “The Blood blood bank. Parking is available in the Bank, which operates out of the Health designated Blood Donor spots outside ADVISORY Services Authority’s JCI Accredited lab, A&E or in the Seventh Day Adventist follows the highest standards to ensure Church parking lot. donors can give blood in a safe and con- Those who are eligible to donate Retail Banks Branch trolled environment.” blood can book an appointment on “We often conduct blood drives on- www.bloodbank.ky or call 244-2674. Operating Hours site at businesses within the communi- Opening hours are Monday - Friday 7am ty, however since many businesses are - 6:30pm and Saturday 9am – 5pm.  As COVID-19 continues to impact our community, the Cayman Island Banker’s Association member Retail Banks remain committed to your banking needs while taking precautionary measures to minimize the spread of the virus while protecting customers and their staff.

In view of this Branch Operations have been reduced to the following hours effective Monday, March 23rd 2020 until further notice:

Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Priority will be given to seniors and those considered higher risk from 9:00AM to 10:00AM

Customers are encouraged to make use of their bank’s electronic banking services wherever possible. These include Bill Payments, Bank Transfers and Electronic Funds Transfers via Online Banking as well as making cash withdrawals and deposits at ATMs.

CIBA and its Member Retail Banks support and encourage your adherence to the established social distancing guidelines. NAU to Give Extra This message is sponsored by our member retail banks: Support to Clients with School-Age Children The Needs Assessment Unit (NAU) is an families in need with a food stipend aware that there is a pressing need for to ensure these children are adequate- additional support to families whose ly nourished during the period that children were receiving school lunch schools are out. Families are also en- assistance through the NAU or Feed Our couraged to use other community sup- Future (FoF). port that is being extended. Given that schools are now closed, the The NAU will be contacting families Unit will endeavour to assist Caymani- directly.  Public Warned About Account Impersonating Minister The public is advised to remain alert and vigilant to individuals attempting to take advantage of uncertainty during the current coronavirus situation. Reports have emerged of a fake account claiming to be from Minis- ter O’Connor Connolly approaching members of the public about a cash grant from the department of health and human services. The account goes on to offer the individual a link to apply. The information contained in the message is incorrect and poses a potential risk to individuals who go on to click the link. The public are reminded to look to of-

�icialFor sources information for information about government on govern- supportment �inancial offered support. to individuals facing

please visit www.gov.ky/coronavirus. �inancial dif�iculty due to coronavirus, support offered by the government, pleaseFor information contact the about Needs other Assessment �inancial Unit on 946-0024. It is a crime to produce and share dis- information in the Cayman Islands. The matter has been shared with the Chief

man Islands Government and RCIPS for investigation.Information Security Of�icer for the Cay- CORONAVIRUS UPDATE | OPPOSITION SPEAKS C�� T�� Wednesday, March 25, 2020 | Issue No 526 PAGE A3 CAYMAN UNDER CURFEW ... Continued story from page A1 distancing to prevent the spreading of COVID-19. sionately driven home by Premier Hon. Speaking about the importance of the Alden McLaughlin. beaches to community life, the Premier The Premier announced a further said if the trend continues of people tightening up of restrictions in addition to the curfew with a new series of meas- ment will be left with no alternative but ures which take immediate effect. to�louting close the the beaches. regulations, the Govern- He announced that Cabinet has decid- Premier McLaughlin said the intensi- ed to reduce the maximum number of persons assembling in groups from 50 the seriousness of the situation and are to 10, except for workplaces. necessary�ied actions actions now being to slow instituted the spread re�lect of Public transportation is being sus- the disease and to curb the chances of pended for the next two weeks except community transmission. taxis who are restricted to two passen- Meanwhile, in the UK, Prime Minister gers with adequate spacing. Boris Johnson put the country under The curfew and other measured will lockdown on Monday. be enforced by the Royal Cayman Is- Gatherings are limited to two people lands Police Service. in public and police will have the pow- Premier McLaughlin sounded a note er to enforce by dispersing groups and of caution regarding usage of the beaches where he observed that there were EDITORIALPeople will only be allowed| COMMUNITY to leave NOTICES many examples of “irresponsible behav- theirissuing home �ines. for essential shopping for iour” by many people including those basicPAGE necessities 2 Wednesday,including medicines, October 18, 2017 | Issue No 132 Caymanian Times who he felt would know better. and travelling to work only as neces- In reprimanding those engaged is sary. such conduct, the Premier was at pains The UK lockdown will be in place for to remind of the importance of social threeE weeksditorial initially.  N Derekotic Byrne, Police ECommissioners of the Cayman Islands Customs Registration of Importers begins Official Opposition recommendsTo help importers start using a system foradditional entry declaration, the Department will start registering importers starting Monday, 16 October 2017. COVID-19 financialThe relief registration is required initiatives by the implementation of a new online electronic system for entry declaration. Effective 1 November 2017, the Cayman Islands The Hon. Leader of the Opposition, Cayman needed to do its part in slowing GougingCustoms Control Department Commission, will implement with im- the new system. This will require importers Mr. V. Arden McLean, JP, MLA on Monday the spread. This means addressing the mediateto complete effect. and submit entries electronically to Customs using the new gateway wrote to the Hon. Premier to recom- uncomfortable knowledge that we have portal7. Explore COLS (Customsre-housing Online people System). living Importers will be able to access the portal mend measures aimed at reducing the many people living in overcrowded and inthrough overcrowded the website and substandard www.customs.gov.ky. living spread of the virus and providing much substandardTips livingof the conditions. Week It also conditionsFor individuals in the emptywho have rooms not yetof receivedour training in the use of the system, Customs will provide in-house training. requires Government ensuring that the hotels and condos. Motivational Tip and residents. Insurance companies follow the lead of AlvaHowever, Suckoo, before MLA, they Newlands can use COLS, said: importers will have to be formally registered and recognised as an importer by Customs. neededIn his �inancialletter, Mr. relief McLean for Caymanians notes that other industriesThe Power and put of Musicpeople before "WhileThis will many require public each servants individual may to have come in and provide Customs with relevant information including a government-issued Cayman also needs to play its part in Do not underestimate the power job security during this time, many of slowing the spread of the virus and ofThe music. Opposition Music wascan thereforeheal the callingsick, theirtheir partners business may licence be impactedand/or companies by this registration including directorship. must therefore address the poor living onpro�it."mend the Government the broken heart, to implement relieve stress a se- crisis.identification,As Wea result, do not Customs e.g., believe driver’s will that begin theylicence should the or registration passport.  Hon. Additionally,process Leader starting of the it Opposition, will Monday, be necessary 16Mr. OctoberV. for through companies 27 October and businesses 2017, from to provide8:30am conditions for many people. He also ac- riesand of even bold helpinitiatives you to as live follow: longer. Just be using the limited resources of the Arden McLean, JP, MLA knowledges the Government’s efforts ask1. Allow some persons of our seniors employed who in are the still Pri- NeedsRoberts Assessment Drive (locally Unit known (NAU) as and Airport be- Road). so far in providing economic relief have vateplaying Sector music to withdraw and dancing. up Theyto CI$850 will lieve that both the "Hardship Allowance" Bernie Bush, MLA, West Bay North 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 mainly focused on the Indigent, Sea- peragree month that from music their has pensions added value over tothe and the requirements to qualify for this said: "Many small business owners men, NAU clients, elderly and persons nexttheir six life months. and also a few more years. allowancehours. Although be eased most to allow importers many wereof our previously reached registered out to us, in thestating old system,the need it isto necessary for all importers to be registered EDITORIAL | COMMUNITYemployed in NOTICESthe water sports and trans- After2. Implement a long stressful a "Pension day, Holiday"close your for publicin the servants new system. who may Once be registered impacted bywith accessCustoms, their importers pension canfunds then to meetsubmit their entries electronically and do business with port sectors but called for a number of theeyes next turn six onmonths, your iPodwith orthe CD added player ca- thisCustoms, crisis to without receive having assistance." to attend in person.current payroll needs. We are therefore and just enjoy the mellowing sounds PAGE 2 Wednesday, Octoberinitiatives 18, 2017geared towards| Issue providing No 132 veat that either employees or employers ChrisCayman Saunders, IslandsCaymanian MLA,Customs Bodden Management Times Town thanksasking importersthat the Departmentfor their cooperation of Com- and understanding and looks forward to some economic relief for working class canof optmusic. out Ifif theyyou havechoose energy to. left you Westcontinued said: "We partnership. do not know how long merce and Investments (DCI) reach out Caymanians and residents to be imple- may3. Allow even business dance a jig. owners, the ability this global crisis is going to last, or the to these small businesses. Their sacri- mented. to accessLive longer. their personalLive happier. pensions Live life to to al- total impact it will have on our econo- Mr. McLean explains, "From the outset, its fullest with MUSIC. my. 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How- manians, areServices hard-working and will globalTo helppandemic. importers Whilst start we using are aindeed system forments entry to declaration, qualify for the this Department allowance, will to ever, this crisis is a tsunami. In addition Rental livingstart registeringin unprecedented importers times, starting it also Monday, assist 16 Octobermany of 2017. our Public Servants who to aServices: pension holiday, Work we Permits, want people Trade to position and Business where they Applications are dependent on & Renewal Annual Returns, General Letters Various Sizes from givesThe us registration an opportunity is required to re-write by thesev- implementationmay be impacted of a bynew this online crisis. electronic be able to withdraw up toPlease CI$850 call from for otherthenever public services ever purse want toto maintain�ind themselves their quali- in a eralsystem policies for thatentry were declaration. unfair and Effective frank- 1 November5. 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• Limit 2 products, per UPC, per customer on the entire grocery, frozen, and health & beauty care department items. • The meat, seafood, produce, dairy, deli and bakery departments will remain limit free. As an example, a customer can purchase two Quaker Instant Oatmeal Orig- inal Flavor, two Quaker Instant Oatmeal Variety Packs, and two Tombstone Fro- zen Pizzas at the same time. All Foster’s Supermarket, Hurley’s Marketplace, Kirk Market, and Priced Right locations stops panic buying and should keep in Cayman are taking action to keep ple in store and avoid doubling up on will implement the above limits. products on the shelf longer. In speaking shelves stocked and stores clean for cus- items. When in store, maintain safe so- While this limit may seem like it could with their suppliers, they will continue tomers. cial distancing, use a debit or credit card be cause for panic, it’s not. Shipments to get product and shipping lines contin- They have indicated in their commu- to pay when possible, and sanitize your are still coming in multiple times a week ue to say that the ships will sail. nication that they remain committed to hands and the shopping cart or basket and the supermarkets are still sourcing They continue to urge people to look providing the best service possible, and handles when entering the store. product from any quality source they at their shopping and consumption hab- ask that the community remain calm, Customers with questions on product can. They have come together to help its during this time, and plan for the think rationally and use proper hygiene availability can speak to team members ensure product is available for as many coming weeks. While the uncertainty practices throughout the day. They rec- in store, email the store directly or reach people as possible during this uncertain around COVID-19 remains, customers ommend designating one shopper per out to the supermarket’s respective so- time. Putting the product limits in place can rest assured that the supermarkets household to reduce the number of peo- cial media channels. 

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Cayman Islands Business Blackout ... Continued story from page A1 Cayman Islands Hospital for assessment on Saturday evening (21st March). The measures come on the heels of the The student was taken to hospital by Cayman Islands government also stop- ambulance and now remains in isola- ping the entry of all overseas visitors via tion. “All medical staff and vehicles in con- al Airport and a 60 day stoppage of all tact with the student have taken nec- cruise�lights ships.at the Owen Roberts Internation- essary precautions to prevent onward Over the past few days the govern- transmission of any infectious condi- ment has only allowed Caymanian stu- tion. Appropriate contact tracing will dents to return from studies overseas in take place in any case deemed neces- hard hit places such as the United King- sary,” according to a statement issued dom. via Public Health. All students and residents arriving Grand Cayman on Saturday 21st March home this week have been asked to wereSeveral only making empty ‘runs’ �lights to comingtake persons into self-isolate and are being asked to alert Public Health authorities immediately if Measures affecting business as usual they develop any symptoms consistent inoff the the British Island, Overseasaccording Territory to of�icials. to take with COVID-19. effect during the late hours of Sunday The students at the isolation facil- professionals while they remain in Sister Islands, where there is a large night are especially timely, as a student ity were screened prior to departure isolation. population of elderly persons whom in one of the isolation facilities provid- from the airport and they are required Travelers returning home from over- may be particularly susceptible to the ed by the Government was taken to the to be in regular contact with medical seas were also asked to not travel to the virus’ symptoms.  LOCAL NEWS PAGE A6 Wednesday, March 25, 2020 | Issue No 526 C�� T�� ALL OPTIONS ON THE TABLE The Cayman Islands is not ruling out calling on the British government for grapples with the economic impact of the�inancial COVID-19 support pandemic. in some form as its London has indicated that it will look sympathetically on such a request. Hon. Premier Alden McLaughlin has on the table and His Excellency, Gover- norcon�irmed Martyn that Roper, the UKhas fall-back assured optionthat the is  Opposition Leader Hon. Arden Mclean UK response would be favourable. The unexpected onslaught of the COV- cial position with a budgetary surplus ID-19 pandemic is already threatening andAlthough reserves Cayman to cover is in ata strong least �inan-three to send the UK and OTs economies into months, Premier McLaughlin has said a tailspin. that he was not ruling out the possibility In the UK, the Boris Johnson adminis- of a prolonged slowdown. tration making unprecedented levels of He said the priority to is secure jobs interventions to prevent the economy and keep public services running. from going into free-fall.  His Excellency, Governor Martyn Roper  Hon. Premier Alden McLaughlin Addressing the options available to the territory, the Premier said a range CAYMAN CORPORATE “Those provisions are going to offer According to the Premier, “Even if this of possibilities are under consideration. INITIATIVES major breaks to all of us as we struggle epidemic were to come to a screeching “What we cannot allow is for Govern- In Cayman, Premier McLaughlin has halt in a month’s time, what’s happen- ment to become cash-strapped so that reported that amid the still-unfolding economic period for the foreseeable fu- ing more broadly to the global economy we can’t pay our outgoings and we can’t COVID-19 crisis, there were encourag- ture.”through what is bound to be a dif�icult will take much longer to come back any- support our people in this time of need. ing initiatives coming from the business On the question of tax waivers on fuel where near where it is now. “We will do everything we have to do sector. duty to reduce electricity bills, the Pre- “We all have to plan and make provi- and call on the UK to assist us in that re- In what he referred to as “some good mier is of the view that reducing the cur- sions for what are going to be very lean gard,” he said. news”, Mr McLaughlin reported that on rent rate of 25 cents a gallon would have times through the end of the year at Mr McLaughlin said the type of support measures being taken by the banks, Cay- little or no effect. least,” he said. he is considering was not necessarily di- man Water Company and the fuel sup- He said a main concern for Govern- rect funding but “to relax ratios around plier Rubis. ment was the likelihood of job losses also to be discussed in a special meet- “I am really happy to say that I am and how best the government could ingThe being state planned of government to look at �inances the broad is we need to do to get through this time.” so pleased that corporate Cayman is so shore up businesses and secure employ- economic implications of the slowdown publicGovernor �inances Roper so thatin lending we can his do whatsup- conscious of the need to help everyone ment. caused by the COVID-19 crisis. port said, “the UK is already very care- While he again reminded that while fully looking into all that, and of course nomic times that are yet to come.” CROSS-PARTY OUTREACH will be very sympathetic to the situation getHe through announced these that most Cayman dif�icult National eco- Mr McLaughlin also disclosed that that all the Overseas territories face, so Bank will offer a three-month payment given the scale of the challenge now overGovernment’s the past seven�inancial years, situation the Premier is still I don’t envisage that being a problem.” holiday to current borrowers and Cay- confronting the Cayman Islands due to robust due to �iscal prudence practised With the cancellation of this month's man Water Company will suspend dis- COVID-19, he is taking the unusual step ahead. Joint Ministerial Council meeting, the connections for at least 60 days and of- of inviting the Opposition to upcoming noted“Tourism that is signi�icant in tatters, providing challenges no in- lie UK Overseas Territories Minister Lizz fer payment plans. meetings he is convening with Cabinet Sugg had given a commitment that The fuel-supplier Rubis has reduced and the Caucus to discuss the territory’s be affected over time.” Britain would support the territories the rack rate of fuel by 40 cents a gal- response and long term outlook. comeHe andsaid �inancial that Government services are needs likely to through this crisis. lon and is urging retailers to pass on the “These are issues that deserve and plan to make sure that Government is in That support is predicated more to- saving at the motorists. warrant national discussion and so we a position to pay bills and salaries, and wards the immediate healthcare chal- Premier McLaughlin has applauded certainly want to involve the Opposition “to do what is necessary to help our peo- lenges. has these initiatives. in those talks,” he said. 

ple just survive in this dif�icult time”. Cayman Immigration and Employment Questions Arising out of Covid-19 By Nick Joseph (HSM Partner) Where no formal contract exists, the and Hilary Brooks amount can be determined by reference (HSM Associate – Employment) to the conduct of the employer and employee – i.e. what is the basic wage that HSM’s Employment (https://hsmof- has in fact been paid. Notice pay is determined by reference to the contract of employment. law/immigration-law/)�ice.com/law/employment-law/) lawyers andare Where no notice period is prescribed advisingImmigration a number (https://hsmof�ice.com/ of persons and busi- it is deemed to be the interval between nesses as to the requirements and ex- pay days. pectations of the Law when businesses Accordingly (by way of example) an are required to make staff redundant. employee who is made redundant on 31 March and who: lands Law as “a situation in which, by a) has been employed by that employ- virtueRedundancy of a lack is of de�ined customers in Cayman or of or-Is- er for 3 years and 2 months ders, retrenchment, the installation of b) earns CI$6.00 per hour at basic  Nick Joseph, HSM Partner  Hilary Brooks, HSM Associate – Employment labour-saving machinery an employer’s wage for a 40 hour week (CI$12,480 per going out of business, force majeure or annum); and where, being covered by an alternative Rent any other reason, tasks which a person c) has a 10 day annual vacation enti- qualifying policy of insurance, upon the The obligation to pay rent will be was last employed to perform no longer tlement and has taken none this year; expiry of 3 months, or upon the person based on the terms of any applicable exist.” would generally expect to be entitled leaving the Cayman Islands (whichever lease. In normal circumstances appro- to payment on redundancy of: priate notice will need to be given, and Cayman Islands Labour Law 1) 3 weeks severance of CI$720 deposits may be forfeited if notice is not A redundancy is a form of “fair dis- 2) One month’s notice pay of CI$1,040 whohappens held �irst). work It permits, follows thatbut whoit may have be given or there is damage to the rented missal” provided it is carried out in ac- (assuming the employee is not asked to beenof direct made economic redundant bene�it (or for otherwise persons unit. Some leases may provide for the cordance with the Labour Law. The Law work during their notice period); and terminated), to leave the Islands as soon lease to end upon the termination of a provides for preference in employment. 3) 2.5 days accrued but untaken vaca- as practicable. work permit. If a group of persons carrying out a spe- tion pay of CI$120. A person in this situation would ac- Immigration Law Repatriation be made redundant, the Law requires cordingly expect payment on redundan- Regulation 9 of the Immigration Reg- Unless provided for by contract, there thatci�ic rolepreference within bean organizationgiven according are to cy of CI$1,880. Such payment is payable ulations provides that where a person is no obligation on an employer to en- immigration status. It follows that work immediately on termination. on a work permit is no longer employed, sure that an expatriate employee is permit holders are expected to be made any work permit ceases to be valid, and able to return to their home country. It redundant before permanent residents, National Pensions Law the employer must forthwith notify the is worthy to note that employers have permanent residents are expected to be There is generally no entitlement to Department of Workforce Opportuni- paid substantial “repatriation fees” to made redundant before the spouse of access pension monies prior to retire- ties & Residency Cayman. Redundant the Cayman Islands Government in the a Caymanian holding a Residency and ment. However, severance payments employees who were on a work permit expectation that those funds could be made on redundancy are not pension- to be in Cayman have no right to remain applied towards the costs associated Caymanians are expected, by Law, to be able, but accrued untaken vacation pay, once their employment ends. In normal with workers getting to their homeland. theEmployment last to face Rights redundancy. Certi�icate, This is anden- and any payment due in lieu of notice, circumstances that means that persons For some, returning home is not a rea- tirely academic if a business is closing are considered to be pensionable un- are expected to register as tourists and sonable possibility. It requires closed down. All persons (without regard to der the National Pensions Law. Also remain in accordance with permissions third party borders to be crossed, even immigration status) will likely be made it should be noted that any additional extended by WORC/Customs and Bor- redundant together. That is perfectly voluntary contributions made by the der Control. Customs and Border Con- stuck in Cayman, perhaps for an extend- lawful. employee can be withdrawn due to un- trol have announced that where a per- edif �lightsperiod. areThe available. Government They has may recog- be Given that a redundancy constitutes a employment. mission to work in Cayman ends before nized this and it, employers, and the form of termination, it triggers a series 22 March persons can simply proceed to community will have to come together of entitlements. Health Insurance Law leave before the anticipated 22 March, (maintaining social distancing) to en- These include severance pay, notice All residents in the Cayman Islands sure that everyone’s basic needs can be pay, and accrued (but untaken) vacation are required to have “adequate” health “regularize” their permission to be in met. pay. insurance. As a general rule the obliga- the2020 Islands. closure, without �irst having to We are ultimately, all in this together. Severance Pay is calculated as be- tion to ensure that health insurance is As matters stand, no expatriate can ing one week’s pay, at the latest “basic in place rests with employers. Upon ter- work in the Cayman Islands without This article is intended only to provide wage”, for each completed year of ser- mination of employment employers are express permission or exemption from a summary of the subject matter. It does vice. “Basic wage” means the ordinary generally required to ensure that health requirements. It will not be impossible not purport to be comprehensive or to wage due to an employee under his or insurance is maintained for 3 months for an expatriate made redundant to provide legal advice. No person should her contract of employment. It does not following the termination of employ- seek and obtain alternative employment act in reliance on any statement con- include such matters as future anticipat- ment. Employers are however entitled tained in this article without �irst obtain- ed gratuities and commissions. Accord- to charge those premiums to the em- mal rules continue to apply, Caymani- ing speci�ic professional advice. Alterna- ingly, for many, the basic wage will be ployee. The employer’s obligation to ans,without Spouses �irst ofhaving Caymanians to leave, and and Perma- if nor- tive solutions also exist which may better CI$6.00 (or such other higher number maintain health insurance ends upon nent Residents will be given preference suit the requirements of a particular indi- set out in their contract of employment. the person becoming employed else- for any opportunity. vidual or entity.  EDUCATION | OPPOSITION SPEAKS C�� T�� Wednesday, March 25, 2020 | Issue No 526 PAGE A7 Education, Agriculture Updates for COVID-19 Minister for Education, Youth, Sports, how it will impact students every customer demand to Agriculture and Lands, Hon. Juliana in the Cayman Islands is be- date and are has adequate O’Connor-Connolly provided an update ing sought. supplies on route. on a number of measures taken by the • Department is current- • Every effort will be various departments under her remit ly exploring access to CXC made to service commercial yesterday (Friday, 20 March 2020). content through a public farmers as normal. Farmers The Minister was speaking at the daily private sector partnership who have ordered seedlings press conference to announce and share with FLOW which will allow information about daily developments exam students to continue are ready for collection. in Government’s dealing with the COV- learning and prepare for will• beThe noti�ied Animal when Control they ID-19 pandemic. CXC syllabus. and Welfare Services trap- Here are the highlights of some de- • All teachers have ac- ping service has been tem- partments’ actions so far, as provided by cess to platform ZOOM at no porarily suspended. the Minister. cost. • The Animal Rescue • Steps are being taken to Shelter is closed. Education: expand the curriculum pro- • DoA will continue to vision for online learning to monitor and address any day 16 March 2020 and are set to reo- continue. serious animal welfare or pen• Allon 27schools April of�icially2020. closed on Mon- • Parents are asked to control issues. • Through surveys that complete to- create a quiet workspace  Minister for Education, Youth, Sports, Agriculture and Lands, Hon. Juli- • The Farmers Market day, the department is learning about for children at home away ana O’Connor-Connolly addresses the COVID-19 update press confer- continues to operate as it is technology access by parents to be able from distractions and en- ence on Friday, 20 March 2020 at GIS Studio in GAB (Photo by GIS) akin to a supermarket and is to provide adequate support for parents courage them to maintain an essential food source. All during their children’s ongoing home good learning and working habits. • Bus contractors and janitorial persons attending the market are asked study programme. • Teachers will continue to communi- teams have been deployed through the to follow the CIG/HSA recommended • All government schools have imple- cate directly with students and parents department. actions regarding COVID. mented home learning contingencies for through all means at their disposal. • Buses are fully cleaned and sani- students through a range of channels in- • Parents who have not received tized after each trip. Water Authority: cluding paper-based learning packages home learning materials or have ques- for those without internet, a daily time- tions may contact the principal or direc- Scholarships: to the public, effective today 20 March table and access to online platforms. tor of their child’s school. • It is proposed to waive fees from 2020,• Water to protect Authority the health closed and its safety of�ice of • Similarly, the department has im- 23 March to 30 April 2020 for students customers and staff. plemented a number of online platforms Returning Residents: applying for full overseas and local tran- • Penalties will be waived for the such as Everest and WhatsApp groups • Eight persons arriving today have scripts. month of March. to communicate with parents. opted to use the government provided • The Authority has developed a COV- dedicated isolation facility. Free School Meals: ID-19 Payment Deferral Policy for cus- out how school closure will affect exter- • There are 29 persons currently • Department has support from Ki- nal• exams Department for high is stillschool working leavers to such�ind housed at the facility. wanis and Feed Our Future (FOF) to run Coronavirus pandemic. Customers can as CXC, GCSE and A-Levels. • Ministry team and volunteers have a voucher and daily lunch programme. contacttomers facingthe Authority �inancial viahardship email dueinfo@ to • UK has announced summer sittings been at the airport since Thursday to • All primary school cafeteria provid- waterauthority.ky or phone 949-2837 of exams including GCSE and A-levels welcome and assist the returning stu- ers are on board. FOF will pay cafeteria to discuss with a Customer Service Rep- are cancelled in the UK but clarity on dents. operators directly using existing proto- resentative. cols. • In the interest of public health, the • FOF will purchase vouchers from Authority has postponed all disconnec- Fosters and deliver to schools. They will tions until further notice. Customers also collect the Kiwanis vouchers. who were previously disconnected, due to past non-payment, are asked to con- Agriculture: tact the Authority via email so that ar- • Operating hours of the various units rangements can be made to reconnect and services under DoA, such as Admin- service. Email [email protected] istration, Nursery, Warehouse, Abbatoir, or call 949-2837. Animal Control and Welfare services • The Authority is providing essential have been updated. This information services only. These are services that en- is available on the Department of Agri- sure customers have water supply and culture (DoA) Facebook Page which is wastewater services. www.facebook.com/agriculturecayman • There are a variety of ways for cus- and will also be available on www.gov. tomers to make payments. Payments can ky by the end of the Friday. be made online by visiting the Authori- • Efforts to protect staff and cus- ty’s website www.waterauthority.ky or tomers are regularly updated on social via local banks. Customers can pay with media platforms including installation of an outside sales window in Cayman box. Cash payments can be made via lo- a cheque via the Authority’s of�ice drop- • All vulnerable employees of Depart- • Water Authority staff will work in mentBrac, reducedof Agriculture hours and (DoA) of�ice have closures. been rotation,cal bank countersor remotely or the where Post possible. Of�ice. sent home to self-isolate. Others are Responding to a question whether monitored regarding further requests returning scholarship holders would be for isolation. putting their scholarships in jeopardy if • Re-deployment has being activated they breach self-isolation protocols, the internally. Minister said each situation would de- • Flexible work arrangements have pend on circumstances. been arranged for staff to allow them to However, criminal breaches were work remotely. not a joke. “Government provides mil- • DoA has increased its sanitization lions in scholarship funds in the budget, efforts and suggested preventative which is to the tune of $10-12 million measures are still being practiced. and the legitimate expectation is a level of responsibility by our students to fol- ordering of feed and fertilizer. low the stipulated protocols. Prevention • DoA has signi�icantly increased the is everyone’s business,” the Minister  Minister for Education, Youth, Sports, Agriculture and Lands, Hon. Juliana O’Connor-Connolly chases, DoA has been able to service added.  • Despite signi�icant increases in pur- Message of Support and Encouragement to the Business Sector, Employees, and General Public By MLA Ezzard Miller, North Side MLA I especially encourage you to be mindful of your employees’ living conditions. As the world grapples with the rapidly spreading As the permit holder and as a public-spirited leader Coronavirus, I am only too conscious of the impact this in the community, I know you will take seriously your health emergency is already having on our Cayman responsibility to do whatever you can to alleviate liv- Islands. I am particularly concerned for the business ing conditions that may place your employees’ health sector, especially for small businesses and their em- at further risk. ployees. To all employees: I encourage you to be considerate To small business owners, I assure you that I am in your expectations from your employer. very mindful that the Government shut down is plac- Beyond the business side of this unfortunate and serious health risk, every one of us should take careful and your employees. note of Government’s instructions and health care pro- ingI tremendoustherefore wholeheartedly strain on your support business, Government’s its �inances, fessionals’ advice, especially with regard to self-quar- contemplation of a relief package. antining.  Ezzard Miller, North Side MLA only (traced to an imported case), and there is no sign nancesWhile allow, I am con�ident,we are all inhowever, this together that the and Government each must soThe far of Cayman community Islands spread. now This has twosays con�irmedmuch about cases the the courts, the RCIPS, Fire Station, the Prisons, and the dowill our be part.as generous in its aid package as the Islands’ �i- effectiveness of the measures taken by Government communications services, among many others. Please To big business, I appeal to you to put the country and its health care leadership. be especially considerate of the staff of the supermar- But we must individually do our part. We each have kets that are continuing to serve us so heroically, as In keeping with the Caymanian tradition of altruism, a responsibility to protect ourselves and our families, well as gas stations, pharmacies, and others. Iand encourage its people you �irst. to rise above the letter of the law and and our wider communities. The continued stability and steadiness of all these to avoid enforcing sick leave or vacation, and to contin- If and when we may have to venture from the secu- public and private essential services can only be main- ue paying employees for as long as you can. rity of our homes, please limit those excursions to es- tained if each of us continues to be diligent in our re- I hope, too, that all sectors of business and commerce sential activities, and be ever mindful of maintaining sponsibility to reduce any potential for the spread of will continue to devise creative arrangements for work social distancing of six to ten feet. this dangerous virus. We will thereby contribute to maintaining the popu- Indeed, let us continue to be concerned about and to duced risk of exposure to the current health threat. lation’s health beyond our own households. pray for the health and wellbeing of all within these Is- to Incontinue particular, out if of you of�ice operate or off a businesssite where that there has iswork re- Importantly, also, we will each contribute to the op- lands and beyond our shores, as we all face this global permit holders, please remember that you are respon- tional functioning of our health professionals and our threat. sible for their being in Cayman and that your employ- health facilities with its limited resources. Finally, I commend to you the very effective slogan I urge that you take a moment, too, to be thoughtful “Catch it, Trash it, and Wash it”. That makes employers duty bound, legally and mor- about the health and wellbeing of others in our other Let us do all we can do to maintain our health, our ally,ees have to treat contributed employees to fairlyyour business’sand humanely. pro�itability. essential services — our government frontline staff at families’ and that of our communities.  COMMUNITY | GOVERNMENT PAGE A8 Wednesday, March 25, 2020 | Issue No 526 C�� T��

 Department of Children and Family Service staff mark International Social Work Day on Tuesday, 17 March 2020 (Photo by GIS) DCFS Marks Int. Social Work Day With Parred Down Photo Opp. Department of Children and Family ly Services, Multi-Agency Safeguarding to be held on the front step of the Gov- to a later date,” said DCFS Director Mrs. Services (DCFS) staff marked Interna- Hub (M.A.S.H.) and Community Devel- ernment Administration Building. The Paulinda Mendoza-Williams. tional Social Work Day with a Dress for a opment Teams were present. Attendees change of venue was made to comply “We are mindful that demand for our Cause event on Tuesday, 17 March 2020. wore Social Work Month T-shirts, em- with the COVID-19 measures that pro- blazoned with this year’s theme: “Social hibit gatherings of 50 or more persons. U.N. observation was celebrated in the Work Generations Strong.” “We wanted to acknowledge the last andservices management will increase will duringmeet thisthe chal- dif�i- CaymanThe event Islands. was theMembers �irst time of thatthe thede- event that DCFS is able to hold for Social lengecult time. by addressing I am con�ident the thatneeds our of staffthe partment’s Elderly Services, Adoption at 87 Mary Street, Apollo House East, Work Month due to coronavirus. Our community’s most vulnerable mem- and Foster Care, Youth Services, Fami- theHeld photo at opp.the department’s was originally new scheduled of�ices remaining events have been postponed bers,” she concluded. 

Monday Tuesday Finance Ministry Wednesday Thursday Gets Positive Friday Audit The Ministry of Finance and Econom- nance and Economic Development, Hon. DAILY Roy McTaggart said, “We are extremely Government this year to get an “unqual- pleased to have the audit completed so ic Development is the �irst entity in Auditor General (OAG). cial year. The Ministry thanks the Audit PAPER i�ied”While audit the report report fromitself theand Of�ice its contents of the promptly after of the close of the �inan- Maximum # of will be tabled in a coming meeting of the audit which bodes well for public ac- Description CI$ x H words House, the Ministry has shared that the countability.Of�ice for its ef�iciencyIt is certainly in completing the aim of the Newspaper Advertisement Full page 900 10 x 20 1 800 positive opinion was received promptly ministry to have our 2019 annual report Newspaper Advertisement 2/3 page 600 Customized 1 200 from the OAG on 6 March 2020, soon Newspaper Advertisement 1/2 page after the statutory deadline for submis- statements, available for tabling at the 500 10 x 9.9 900 (horizontal) nextwhich LA includesmeeting.” the audited �inancial Newspaper Advertisement 1/2 page on 28 February 2020. Minister McTaggart added, “I am 500 4.9 x 20 900 (Vertical) sion of �inancial statements to the OAG, equally pleased that our ministry team Newspaper Advertisement 1/3 page 400 Customized 700 was able to submit in advance of the Newspaper Advertisement 1/4 page 300 4.9 x 9.9 450 However, ministry of�icials state deadline, which is in keeping with our Newspaper Advertisement 1/5 page 225 4.8 x 7.4 350 whichthat their is nearly �inancial a month team in advance submitted of aim to be expeditious.” Newspaper Advertisement 1/8 page 150 4.9 x 4.85 250 the�inancials prescribed to the deadline. OAG on The 29 accounts January, Newspaper Advertisement 1/12 page 105 4.9 x 2.35 200 submitted covered the core ministry Mr. Kenneth Jefferson said, “During the Newspaper Advertisement 1/32 page 75 Customized 150 and its departments comprising Risk Financial Secretary and Chief Of�icer, Newspaper Advertisement Mini 25 Customized 75 Management, Treasury, Economics and nance and Economic Development was Graphic Design 50 n/a particularly2019 �inancial pleased year, theto have Ministry played of Fi- a Front Page Banner A Section 300 10 x 2.5 leading role in assisting the Government Front Page Banner B Section 200 10 x 2.5 Unit.Statistics Of�ice, Postal Service, Central in producing its 2020 and 2021 budget. Other Banner 100 10 x 2.5 ProcurementSpeaking on Of�icebehalf andof the Corporate ministry That was a major accomplishment dur-  Back Page A Section 700 10 x 20 and its departments, Minister for Fi- Back Page B Section 500 10 x 20 ing the 2019 �inancial year.” Insert (4 pages) 750 n/a Advertorial 1/2 page 500 n/a Website Advertising per month 600 All ads are full colour

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For further information or to book an advert call 916 2000 or email: [email protected]  Minister for Finance and Economic Development, Hon. Roy McTaggart LOCAL NEWS | BUSINESS C�� T�� Wednesday, March 25, 2020 | Issue No 526 PAGE B1 APPLEBY ANNOUNCES NEW OFFICE MANAGING PARTNER IN CAYMAN nalLeading appointments law �irm to further Appleby strengthen has an- itsnounced Cayman a number offering. of high pro�ile inter- Bryan Hunter, who has worked in the

LocalCayman Corporate of�ice since Practice 1997, mostGroup recently Head inacting Cayman, as Of�ice as well Managing as the Global Partner Head and of the Funds Team, is retiring from the practice at the end of March. Norman Klein has been appointed as man and will focus on the commercial growththe new andOf�ice day Managing to day Partneroperations in Cay- for

Simon Raftopoulos has been appoint-  Bryan Hunter  Norman Klein  Simon Raftopoulos edthe asof�ice. Local Corporate Practice Group Head, responsible for the development Group Managing Partner at Appleby, ed as a law agent in the 1940s, who then of us at Appleby. Norman and Simon are of this market leading practice. Malcolm Moller commented: “Bryan has a great team and I am very much look- Andrew Weaver, who will be Local Cor- & Hunter) alongside Bryan’s father in ing forward to working with them to porate Practice Group Head of the Jersey 23 years. He has a strong family history 1965.formally The startedvast wealth the of �irm knowledge (as Hunter Bry- embrace all of the challenges and oppor- been with our Cayman of�ice for almost an holds alongside his strong connection tunities that lie ahead, both locally and when Bryan’s grandfather was appoint- globally for Appleby.”  Of�ice as of 31 March, will take responsi- with the �irm, whose roots date back to bility for the �irm’s global funds strategy. to the �irm will be greatly missed by all RBC Royal Bank takes decisive action to help clients impacted by COVID-19 RBC Royal Bank (RY on TSX and NYSE) These measures are an important (“RBC”) announced plans to provide impacted by the ongoing novel corona- role�irst banksstep and play underscore in the economy. the resilience RBC will virus�inancial (COVID-19) relief to global its Caribbean pandemic. clients continueof the �inancial to monitor system COVID-19 and the and critical the Effective immediately, most RBC Per- evolving economic conditions in each sonal banking clients in the Caribbean country and territory where the bank operates. RBC may consider other relief month payment deferral on credit facil- measures, if necessary. ities.will bene�itBusiness from and an Corporate automatic banking three- RBC has a long history of standing by clients are also eligible for the relief pro- Caribbean clients through challenging gram, following individual eligibility as- times and this commitment will contin- sessments with an RBC representative. ue throughout this crisis and beyond. Automatic payment deferrals will be applied as of March 17, 2020 and re- About RBC in the main in effect until June 30, 2020, or Caribbean until further advised. With more than 110 years of ded- To be eligible for the program, icated service to the region, RBC has a Personal banking or Business and presence in 17 countries and territories, Corporate banking client accounts with 52 branches and over 3,000 em- must be current and in good stand- ployees serving more than one million ing as of March 2, 2020. Clients who clients. As one of the Caribbean’s lead- are already participating in RBC About RBC relief programs for other circum- nies, RBC provides personal and com- with a focus on innovation and provid- stances are excluded from this pro- mercialing diversi�ied banking, �inancial wealth services management, compa- nancial institution with a purpose-driv- ingwe haveexceptional a diversi�ied experiences business to our model 16 gram. corporate and investment banking, en,Royal principles-led Bank of Canada approach is ato global deliver- �i- million clients in Canada, the U.S. and The relief program is intended to insurance and trust and asset manage- ing leading performance. Our success 33 other countries. Learn more at rbc. ment services to a wide range of clients, comes from the 86,000+ employees who com. clients manage through the impacts including individuals, small businesses, bring our vision, values and strategy to We are proud to support a broad range ofprovide COVID-19, �lexible such solutions as pay disruption; and help general commercial entities, regional life so we can help our clients thrive and of community initiatives through dona- childcare disruption due to school clo- and multi-national corporations and communities prosper. As Canada’s big- tions, community investments and em- sures; or dealing with the COVID-19 governments. For more information, gest bank, and one of the largest in the ployee volunteer activities. See how at illness itself. please visit rbc.com/caribbean. world based on market capitalization, rbc.com/community-sustainability  RBC Royal Bank announces temporary branch changes to help protect clients and employees RBC Royal Bank (RY on TSX and NYSE) sure will continue to support our op- (“RBC”) announced plans to provide erations by being redeployed to nearby branches, supporting clients over the impacted by the ongoing novel coronavirus�inancial (COVID-19) relief to global its Caribbean pandemic. clients To protect the health and well-being otherphone projects. from other locations, ful�illing of employees, clients, and communities, back-of�ice functions, or working on RBC is encouraging clients to limit in- Quotes branch interactions by performing day- “Developments related to COVID-19 to-day banking transactions through are happening at an incredibly rapid RBC’s online platform, mobile app, or pace,” said Rob Johnston, Head of Car- ATM network. Clients can also call RBC’s ibbean Banking, Royal Bank of Canada. Client Advice Centre locations across “We are making these tough-but-neces- the region for assistance from an RBC sary decisions to not only protect clients representative. and employees, but to also do our part Effective Wednesday, March 25, 2020, the following RBC Royal Bank branch- the spread of this coronavirus.” es in Trinidad and Tobago, The Ba- to “The help health “�latten and the safety curve” of and everyone reduce hamas, and Grenada will temporarily who enters our branches is our top pri- close: ority,” added Johnston. “At RBC, we are • Trincity, Marabella, and Point Lisas continuing to promote social distancing (Trinidad and Tobago) measures, we are vigorously cleaning, • Main Branch (incl. RBC FINCO) and disinfecting, and sanitizing our locations Mackey Street (The Bahamas) daily, and we are encouraging employ- • True Blue (Grenada) ees who are able to work from home to Effective Thursday, March 26, 2020, do so for the time being.” the following RBC Royal Bank branches “We are all in this together and we ployees serving more than one million ing leading performance. Our success in Barbados will temporarily close: all must do our part,” said Johnston. “If clients. As one of the Caribbean’s lead- comes from the 86,000+ employees who • Hastings (Lantern) you’re feeling unwell, please stay home. bring our vision, values and strategy to RBC is also adjusting the hours and If you’re unsure of what to do, listen to lo- nies, RBC provides personal and com- life so we can help our clients thrive and days of business in most other branches cal health authorities, practice social dis- mercialing diversi�ied banking, �inancial wealth services management, compa- communities prosper. 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On behalf of our client, REM Services Ltd., we are accepting applications for the following position; Savills | Cayman Sales & MarketingIs seeking qualified Managerand experienced Real Estate Sales Manager CI$24k – CI$30k + Commission Qualifications and Responsibilities: REM• Experience Services Ltd.working is a professionalas Luxury propertyReal Estate managementAgent, minimum companyof 10locatedyear’s inexperience Grand Cayman focusedCIREBA on providingtrained & exceptionalhave 5 years residential,International commercialreal estate andexperience. industrial leasing and property management• Liaise directly services.with Theclients Sales and Marketingcustomers Managerand have will abilitybe responsibleto develop for alllong-term aspects Advertise PURCHASING & RECEIVING ASSISTANT relationships with both, a high degree of professionalism and exceptional interpersonal PURCHASINGPURCHASING & &RECEIVING RECEIVING ASSISTANT ASSISTANT SALES ASSOCIATE of the management, leasing, marketing and sales of rental properties, from initial valuation to moveskills in,needed. and will communicate daily with current and prospective landlords and tenants in Mandatory Requirements: Mandatory Requirements: • MS Office skills – Excel, Word, Outlook, Acrobat Professional. Mandatory Requirements: Progressive Distributors Ltd. is seeking a highly motivated sales  Must have at least 3 years experience working in a purchasing / receiving position, ideally in a retail Must have at least 3 years experience working in a purchasing / receiving position, ideally in a retail person,• Prepare over documentsthe telephonesuch andas viaListing email.Agreements, Offer to Purchase, Closing Statements, professional/ wholesalewho environment.will develop, work and maintain sales targets and • Must/ wholesalehave environment.at least 3 years experience working in a purchasing / receiving RequiredDeeds Knowledgeand Leases, andverify Experience:Due Diligence on potential customers.   Must have experience in dealing with overseas suppliers, ordering & marketing of new product lines. your Must have experience in dealing with overseas suppliers, ordering & marketing of new product lines. schedule and up sell on quality goods. position, ideally in a retail/wholesale environment.  • Coordinate Property Closings, overseeing signing of documents and disbursements of  Must be able to analyze market trends for ordering purposes and have proven experience. Must be able to analyze market trends for ordering purposes and have proven experience. • Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 5 years’ experience within the rental/leasing real • Must have experience in dealing with overseas suppliers, ordering & marketing  Must be a highly organized and dependable individual with keen attention to detail. funds, arrange for title searches, compare a property with similar properties to determine  Must be a highly organized and dependable individual with keen attention to detail. estate market; of new product lines. Mandatory Must be fullyRequirements: proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and Outlook.  Must be fully proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and Outlook. its market price, promote sales of properties through advertisements, open-houses etc. • Must be able to analyze market trends for ordering purposes and have proven  Weekend work will be required when necessary. • Previous staff management/supervisory skills;  Weekend work will be required when necessary. • The successful candidate must have a minimum of 5 years working • Coordinate appointments to show homes, be available for any queries from clients and  Must speak, read, write, and comprehend English fluently. experience. Must speak, read, write, and comprehend English fluently. • customers,A proven recordmust ofbe meetingable to workand exceedinglong hours leasing& weekends sales targets;& bank holidays. in sales A currentand policeservice record mustexperience be submitted. in selling cleaning chemicals and • Must A currentbe a policehighly recordorganized must be submitted.and dependable individual with keen attention to disposable PDL application goods. form must be completed and submitted. •• PromoteExceptionalSavills negotiationBrand Locally skills and& Globally. a proven record of developing client relationships; detail. Kitchen Purchasing Receiving Steward PDL application form must be completed and submitted. • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; • Must be fully proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) • MustDuties andhave Responsibilities:extensive knowledge of chemical and disposable Benefits: Duties and Responsibilities: • Reliable, professional, able to work autonomously, and multitask in an extremely fast and Outlook. products. Purchasing monthly and weekly inventory requirements from agency or food service suppliers. TheBasic successfulSalary $36,000 candidateUS plus willcommission.10 be responsibledays forholiday calculatinga year.Government figures forpension, food inventories,health plan.  Purchasing monthly and weekly inventory requirements from agency or food service suppliers. • Weekend work will be required when necessary.  Analysis of market trends in relation to marketing promotions. paced and high volume environment;  Analysis of market trends in relation to marketing promotions. • Must be computer literate and advanced in the use of MS Excel. orders, and costs as well as maintaining clear and organized records to ensure all reports JOBS • Must speak, read, write, and comprehend English fluently.  Oversee purchasing and arrival of goods and ensuring full stock levels. Applications should include a Cover Letter, CV, and References from Caymanian and Permanent  • Superior Microsoft Office knowledge with a copy and audio typing speed of at least 60 wpm; Oversee purchasing and arrival of goods and ensuring full stock levels.  Negotiation with suppliers on costings. • A current police record must be submitted. • Must have excellent administrative and communication skills. andResidents invoices areonly. filedPlease andapply storedby email [email protected] Conduct noinventorylater than auditsFriday to13th determineOctober inventory2017. Negotiation with suppliers on costings.  Implementation of manufacturer’s price changes. • Must have your own vehicle and the ability to work long hours, including nights, weekends • PDL application form must be completed and submitted. Only suitable applicants will be contacted for interview. Implementation of manufacturer’s price changes. • Must Efficientlyspeak, manageread, cost savingwrite, for importingand comprehend of products includingEnglish indent andfluently. cross docking. levels and needs. Verify and track received inventory and complete inventory reports  and public holidays. Efficiently manage cost saving for importing of products including indent and cross docking.  Overseeing the Agency Indent Miami program.  Overseeing the Agency Indent Miami program. • Must have the ability to drive. andApplicants Savills logs. ReconcileOffice,are requestedCaribbean shipping toPlaza, submit invoices878 aWest detailed andBay receivingRoad, resumeGrand reportsto [email protected] to ensureEmail: [email protected] count accuracy. by 11th Beauty Therapist  Processing of claims and follow up with suppliers. here Duties Processing and Responsibilities: of claims and follow up with suppliers. • Acurrent Coordinatingpolice with Accountsrecord Payablemust for paymentsbe submitted. to overseas suppliers. Receive,October 2017. unload, and process deliveries. Chosen candidate will have strong written and  Coordinating with Accounts Payable for payments to overseas suppliers. • Purchasing monthly and weekly inventory requirements from agency or food • PDL application form must be completed and submitted. verbal communication skills to work with others using clear and professional language; service suppliers. Knowledge of SUN Systems is desired. Knowledge of SUN Systems is desired. Fast, Efficient, • Analysis of market trends in relation to marketing promotions. prepare and review written documents accurately and completely and answer telephones Applicants should forward a detailed resume, completed PDL application form which is available on our Small company management business, Centralis Cayman Limited, is now Bartender • OverseeApplicants shouldpurchasing forward a anddetailedarrival resume,of completedgoods andPDL applicationensuring formfull whichstock is availablelevels. on our Dutieswebsite, for www.pdl.com.ky the role are:and references. Where relevant, applicants must submit evidence of using appropriate language. Will be required to reach, bend, twist, pull, and stoop; grasp, website, www.pdl.com.ky and references. Where relevant, applicants must submit evidence of • Negotiation with suppliers on costings. • Develop,Caymanian Statuswork or PRand Certificatemaintain or MarriedSales to CaymanianTargets Certificate/ Schedule (if applicable).and PR applicantsup sell on turn,accepting and manipulateapplications objects;from move,qualified lift, or carryCaymanians objects weighing(and lesspersons than ormarried equal toto 50 Gardener • ImplementationCaymanian Status or PRof Certificatemanufacturer’s or Married priceto Caymanianchanges. Certificate (if applicable). PR applicants qualityshould includegoods. most recent receipt showing payment of relevant PR fees. Caymanians) for the position of Client Relationship Officer / Executive Affordable.Designer • Efficientlyshould includemanage most recentcost receiptsaving showing forpaymentimporting of relevantof PRproducts fees. including indent and pounds. Minimum 2 years’ experience required in the same field. • ApplyIncompletemechanical submissions willaptitude not be considered.to install, repair and perform Paralegal crossIncompletedocking. submissions will not be considered. Administrative Assistant. The successful candidate will be a main client • Overseeing the Agency Indent Miami program. maintenance on ware washing, laundry and dispensing equipment Salary CI $5.50-$7.00 per hour plus gratuities Cameraman Salary range: CI$35,000.00–CI$45,033.04 per annum depending on experience. An attractive Herneyscontact is seekingand will to recruitprovide a generalParalegalassistance to join our Litigationto the General team. TheManager. Successfull • ProcessingSalary range: ofCI$35,000.00–CI$45,033.04claims and follow up perwith annumsuppliers. depending on experience. An attractive andcompensationsystems; and benefitsleveraging package (includingthis service medical insurance,to strengthen vacation and pension)the customer is being offered Deadline to apply October 25, 2017 Only 48 hours’ • Coordinatingcompensation and withbenefitsAccounts package (includingPayable medicalfor insurance,payments vacationto overseas and pension)suppliers. is being offered relationship.to the qualified candidate. All applications received will be reviewed and only candidates meeting the CandidateCandidatemust will playhave aexcellentKindly supporting submitacademic role your workingrecords, application withtop level attorneys throughexperience, at allwith levelsa minimum to provideof to the qualified candidate. All applications received will be reviewed and only candidates meeting the mandatory requirements will be contacted for interview. Deadline for applications is 25 October 2017. mandatory requirements will be contacted for interview. Deadline for applications is 25 October 2017. • Develop and implement in-house and product knowledge training fiveassistance(5) years duringof experience: all phase(i) www.marriott.com/careersofworking the litigationin a highly processconfidential includingenvironment, conducting(ii) interviews,developing Secretary Knowledge of SUN Systems is desired. forApplicationsstaff as shouldwell beas submitted,demonstrate quoting referencesafe “Purchasingequipment and Receivinguse, ensuring Assistant”, thatto: business,legal research,(iii) liaising documentwith third filingparties and attendingand being trials.a key Thepoint Successfulof contact candidatefor clients, must(iv) notice required Applications should be submitted, quoting reference “Purchasing and Receiving Assistant”, to: Progressive Distributors Ltd. Solicitor overseeing and acting as secretary at board meetings, (v) maintaining client and director Applicants should forward a detailedProgressiveresume, Distributors completedLtd. PDL application form the customers’ facilitiesAttn: areHumanfully Resourcesoperational Department and teams are properly have at least 5 years as a litigation Paralegal in a law firm or similar role is essential. Attn: Human Resources Department trained. PO Box 10107 which is available on our website, www.pdl.com.ky and references. Where registers,A law degree(vi) filing, or recognized(vii) preparing Paralegalinvoices, degree(viii) onboarding is required.new Excellentclients andknowledgeconfirming of Lawyer Grand Cayman KY1-1001 relevant, applicants must submit evidencePO Box 10107of Caymanian Status or PR Certificate • Create weekly & monthly Maintenance schedule for brands and satisfactory Know-Your-Client documents, and (ix) managing corporate minute books. Grand Cayman KY1-1001 CAYMAN ISLANDS MS Word, Excel, Adobe, and Outlook are also required. Familiarity with Elite and Driver or Married to Caymanian CertificateCAYMAN(if applicable). ISLANDS PR applicants should include customers. E-mail: [email protected] most recent receipt showingEpayment-mail: recruitmentof [email protected] fees. TheFileSitesuccessful is desirable.candidate Mustmust havealso thebe abilitywilling toto worktravel wellon short undernotice pressureand must to meetbe willing tight • Maintain the record of service call and diagnosis performed. to work overtime, weekends and holidays as workload and deadlines demand. Incomplete submissions will not be considered. deadlines, with the ability to work frequent overtime often on short notice. COOK • Accountable for parts inventory, and forecast ordering. Most clients are foreign so significant international contacts and experience is strongly Plastic Surgeon Salary range: CI$35,000.00–CI$45,033.04 per annum depending on • Identify prospects, introduce new products, keep abreast of new Remuneration will commensurate with qualificatios and experience and will be in experience. An attractive compensation and benefits package (including trends. preferred, as is computer proficiency (including Excel and mail merges). Dive instruct medical insurance, vacation and pension) is being offered to the qualified the range of USD$87,000 - S97,000/annum. • Be able to learn and sell variety of food products. Gardener/LandscaperA clean police record and two prior work references will be required. candidate. All applications received will be reviewed and only candidates isApplications required toare do invited but not from limited Caymanians, to the following:Cayman Status holders and Permanent meeting the mandatory requirements will be contacted for interview. Salary is US$40,000 per annum, with basic health and pension benefit. Director A strong work ethic and a positive attitude will be required. Residents Only. Deadline for applications is 25 October 2017. 4-5Applicants years working should experience send their inCV gardening and cover work letters including to info@dinne watering,rmartin.com fertilizing, This is a Monday through Saturday job; however, it is not a normal 8-5 Applications should be submitted, quoting reference position. Extensive overtime will be required especially during our high potting,To apply repotting,please sendDeadline pruning your CVfor and markedapplications grooming, as confidential is propagating25th October to [email protected] and2017. Circumposing of Hairdresser “Purchasing and Receiving Assistant”, to: season November through April. Weekly schedule will be provided. plantsDeadline and for trees. application: 11 October 2017 Progressive Distributors Ltd. Applicants should forward a detailed resume, completed PDL application Ability to identify when to prune shrubs, ornamentals and matured trees andBeauty Therapist Attn: Human Resources Department form which is available on our website, www.pdl.com.ky and references. being able to carry out the process. PO Box 10107, Grand Cayman KY1-1001 Where relevant, applicants must submit evidence of Caymanian Status CAYMAN ISLANDS or PR Certificate (confirming role as Sales Associate) or Married to Deadheading of annuals and perennials. Caymanian Certificate (if applicable). PR applicants should include most Bartender E-mail: [email protected] recent receipt showing payment of relevant PR fees. Monitoring and treating pests and disease on all plant material. Gardener Incomplete submissions will not be considered. Spraying trees and shrubs and applying fertilizers, supplemental liquids and Designer ADVERTISING SALES REPRESENTATIVE dry nutrients to trees and plants.LAUNDRY Clean ASSISTANT up litter in and around plant beds. Salary range: CI$30,000-$35,000 per annum commensurate with On behalf of our client, HIGH IMPACT MEDIA, Baraud invites applications from Cameraman experience. An attractive compensation and benefits package (including PreparingMustsuitably be ofqualified and legal grading age.applicants Must terrain. havefor Applyinggoodthe position command fertilizerslisted of theabove. and English seedings language. when Must needed. have medical insurance, vacation, pension and bonus) is being offered to the basic knowledge of the job, must know different types of fabrics and had exposure qualified candidate. All applications received will be reviewed and only SecuringRESPONSIBILITIES equipment, materials and the building. to a wide range of fabrics. candidates meeting the mandatory requirements will be contacted for Ability• Sell tospecific work withproducts a teamand orservices own initiativeto consumers as needed. Secretary interview. Basic• Prepare wage startspresentations, CI$6.25 perproposals hour dependingand sales oncontracts. ability plus health andSolicitor pension Operationbenefits. and utilization of basic landscaping tools (hedge timmers, blowers, Deadline for applications is 30 October 2017. REQUIREMENTS pruners, spades, tiller Applyetc) . in person at Puritan Cleaners Lawyer Applications should be submitted, quoting reference Minimum 5 years’ experience in Sales and or marketing. “Sales Associate” to: KnowledgeAbility to persuade and337 abilityEasternand toAvenue, influence operate GT for andothers. appointment maintainAbility motorized onto interview.develop tillers and anddeliver sodDriver The Captain’s Bakery (Cayman) Ltd. Progressive Distributors Ltd. cuttingpresentations. equipment,Ability rootto pruningcreate, compose,of large treesand foredit transportingwritten materials. from nurseryStrong Invites applicants for the following position: Attn: Human Resources Department tointerpersonal site and replanting.and communication skills. Knowledge of advertising and sales COOK PO Box 10107 promotion techniques. This is normally acquired through a combination of the In addition, having a working knowledge of all aspects of an irrigationPlastic system Surgeon Grand Cayman KY1-1001 completion of a Bachelor’s Degree and three to five years of sales or marketing SENIOR BAKER fromexperience. set up, installation and maintenance. Dive instruct Applicants must have a minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in all aspects of CAYMAN ISLANDS bakery operations (mixing, baking, bagging and packaging) of all types of baked Email: [email protected] AbilitySalary: to CI$2,000 lift up to per 70 month lbs. and plus to commission. perform strenuous physical tasks underDirector a products, bread, donut, cakes, pastries and bullas. Technical and vocational varietyQualified of applicantsweather conditions.are invited Counterto forward Agentsresume together with references training and certification in commercial food preparation would be a distinct FlexibilityMustby closing be of to legaldate work age.of Octoberlong Must hours, have25th, holidaysgood2017 commandto [email protected] weekends of the English if and language. when needed Must have in advantage. Hairdresser orderbasic knowledgeto meet deadlines. of the job, must know different types of fabrics and had exposure Salary C.I. $6.67 per hour, plus health and pension benefits in accordance to a wide range of fabrics. Salary range KYD$ 6.00- $8.00 per hour. with The Cayman Islands Health Insurance and Pension Laws, plus all other Must be a high school graduate and provide excellent customer service. Beauty Therapist government requirements. Smokin Bros is inviting applications from qualified Caymanians/legal residents PleaseBasic wage send starts Resume CI$6.50 to: to CI$7 per hour dependingPLUMBRITE on ability plus health and only, for the following position: Mitch PLUMBING SERVICES Caymanians, persons married to Caymanians and status holders are being Davenportpension benefits. Development Ltd RefrigerationApply in & person at Puritan Cleaners Is looking for a invited to apply for this position. Kitchen Helper P.O. Box 65 Plumber Assistant Bartender 337 Eastern Avenue, GT for appointment on interview. Deadline for applications is Friday October 27, 2017 Responsibilities: GrandAir-conditioning Cayman KY1-1102 Salary: CI$8.00 - $10.00 per hour Gardener The successful applicant will be responsible for fulfilling routine food services and Plus Health Insurance and Pensionns Designer Seeking an cleaning duties required. They will assist in the preparation and serving of dishes, Qualifications & Experience: clean and mainten the kitchen and service areas. The position will work between the experienced Cameraman Applicant should possess 5 or more Smokin Bros mobile food trailer and The Cookrum, located at the GT Hospital. CASHIER/COUNTER CLERK Plasticand Surgeonqualified years’ experience working in the Applicants must have a minimum of ten (10) years’ experience. Should be Qualifications and Experience: plumbingAdvertisefield; possess basic plumbing accountable and able to process all cash transactions accurately and efficiently • A go getter , hard working attitude Registration with Medical and Dentalknowledge Council,andpossess Plasticstrong Surgerycustomer Secretary in accordance with established policies and procedures. • Team-oriented, friendly, honest and have great customer service skills Technician service skills. Applicant must have a Solicitor specialty required, at least 10 years’ experience, American • Experience in a kitchen is preferred with 10 years’ experience. Plumber’s License. Email your ad to Salary C.I. $6.00 per hour, plus health and pension benefits in accordance here! • Valid driver’s license and reliable transport Fellowship preferred, Salary $5,000 p/monthCaymanians plusand bonusStatus and Lawyer Salary – CI$10-$15 per hour with The Cayman Islands Health Insurance and Pension Laws, plus all other Holders need only apply Wages: Starting at CI$6 per hour, plus statutory benefits. benefits as per labour law. [email protected] government requirements. Send full resume w/photo: Closing Date for application – Position requires approximately 45 hours per week, including split-shifts. Position Contact a staff member October 20th 2017 Accepted by the Immigration Caymanians, persons married to Caymanians and status holders are being requires working shifts including Public Holidays, Lunch, Nights, and Weekends. SendPO BoxCV to:11020, PostKY1-1008 Office Box 11435, KY1 – 1008 or COOK invited to apply for this position. Deliver to: Sedano Medical Group,to find No out Send1, howresumes youto can Written applications with resume should be sent in by October 18th 2017 Email: [email protected] P.O. BOX 726, Plastic SurgeonDepartment Deadline for applications is Wednesday October 18, 2017 advertise in this spot! Smokin Bros Ltd, P.O. Box 31631, KY1-1207, Cayman Islands PasadoraTel: Place946-6028 , Grand Cayman GRAND CAYMAN KY1-1603 Dive instruct CAYMAN ISLANDS Director Hairdresser Caymanian Self-isolation Advice for persons with & without symptoms of infection, who are isolating themselves due to potential exposure to novel coronavirus (COVID-19). 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at over 2020 19 MARCH DATED: 200 locations Seek help if you develop symptoms or existing symptoms worsen (eg. difﬁculty breathing) by calling the ﬂu hotline on 1-800-534-8600 or 947-3077. For emergencies call 911. For the latest updates and information, please visit 2 days notice for ads HSA.ky/public-health/coronavirus or gov.ky/coronavirus call 9162000 or Email [email protected] INTERNATIONAL SPORTS C�� T�� Wednesday, March 25, 2020 | Issue No 526 PAGE B3 Brady eyes special Bucs jersey Tom Brady joining Tampa Bay Buc- caneers was a surprise move and uni- versally welcomed by the team, even wide receiver Chris Godwin who is the current owner of the No.12 shirt, the number Brady had throughout his 20 glorious years at the New England Pa- triots. Godwin, 24, who rushed 1,333 yards for nine touchdowns last season, is not revealing whether he’s willing to give up the No.12 jersey he’s worn since high school. But it looks like the 42-year-old superstar will probably get his wishes granted. “I think just out of respect for  Tom Brady expects to fit in quickly at the Bucs  Chris Godwin is excited about Brady’s arrival what he’s done, what he’s accomplished and the career he’s built for himself, you tage of it.” As for next season, Godwin He had complained about his offensive all time, not just the best quarterback. kind of have to lean into that respect. said he’s optimistic with Brady leading weapons and receivers, but the mon- If a Super Bowl title comes Brady’s way But we’ll see, we’ll see how it goes,” God- the team. “I think the opportunities are again, he will equal Peyton Manning win said. endless.” straw. Belichick was unwilling to suggest who won another Super Bowl with an- Brady has worn 12 throughout his The veteran quarterback's glorious thatetary Patriots situation owner was probablyRobert Kraft the �inalpaiy other team which he managed with the entire career with the Patriots. He pre- partnership with coach Bill Belichick that much money when they have other Denver Broncos in 2016. viously wore the 10 at the University of has come to an end - but what does that things to address, especially on offence. It will be interesting to see if Brady Michigan. mean for Brady and the Patriots? At least he’s still playing and whatev- makes any demands should he struggle Godwin added that he was “excited” New England evidently needed some er happens in the twilight of his career, to click with the Bucs. Or if he decides that Bradt is now with the Bucs. He add- new offensive options and it felt like the Brady is undisputably the best quarter- that he wants Antonio Brown in the fold. ed: “Being a guy that’s watched him my right time to release Brady. Anyway, they back of all time, just by what he's done But for the time being, it seems that he is whole career, like I said, getting the op- were restricted by the salary cap and it already. If at Tampa Bay he does some- just focused on getting to know his team- portunity to play with him is a blessing would be hard to pay a quarterback of thing crazy like wins a Super Bowl, he’ll mates as he prepares for the biggest and I’m going to try and take full advan- his vintage over $30m a year. be hailed as the best football player of change of his professional career.  Pressure grows Unhappy Coutinho for Games delay wants Prem return It looks increasingly Philippe Coutinho’s likely that the Tokyo desperation to return Olympics will be post- to England has sparked poned for at least a few interest from four top months despite the Premier League sides, Japanese government although Liverpool, his former club, are not interested. andUSA sports Track of�icials and Field, re- Chelsea, Manches- athletics'maining de�iant. US govern- ter United, Arsenal and ing body, has called for Spurs have all enquired this summer's Olym- about the Brazilian mid- pics in Tokyo to be delayed because of the the end of this season. ongoing coronavirus �ielder’sThe 27-year-old availability Bar- at  Philippe Coutinho’s spell at Barcelona was miserable situation.  Michael Johnson wants a Games postponement The federation has that he should never have left Liver- international. They all want him on asked the US Olympic and Paralympic Michael Johnson is a four-time Olym- poolcelona and mis�itthat his admits career has stalled loan. Committee to advocate to the Interna- pic champion and is now a TV pundit. since making the ‘dream’ $150 million tional Olympic Committee for the post- He fears athletes could "risk their lives" transfer to Barca in January 2018. reluctantly allowed Coutinho, who had ponement of the Games. It follows a trying to train for the Games and called He endured a nightmare at the Nou Although An�ield boss Jurgen Klopp request from USA Swimming for it to be for clarity on the IOC's decision-making Camp, his failure to make an impact he isn’t interested in bringing him delayed by 12 months and many other process. seeing the Barca fans turn on him and backbecome to Merseyside. a �irm Kop favourite to leave, federations of various countries. The "IOC should communicate the win- often booing and jeering his under- His stay at Liverpool was easily the Olympics are scheduled to run from 24 dow for deciding on the '20 Olympics," whelming displays. happiest of his career and he and fel- July to 9 August. tweeted Johnson. "Athletes must keep Last summer he joined Bayern Mu- low Brazilian Roberto Firmino became There are a growing number of calls training but for many there's nowhere nich on loan but the German giants big buddies. for the Games not to take place this sum- to train. have indicated they aren’t prepared to But Klopp’s priority is to keep hold mer. "They may risk their lives and others make it a permanent deal. of his current stars including Sadio UK Athletics chairman Nic Coward trying to continue training. Answer isn't They handed over a $8 million loan fee Mane and Mo Salah who have been recently suggested that the Olympics just cancel ASAP. But communicate the and agreed to pay Coutinho’s $250,000 coveted by Barcelona and Real Madrid. should be postponed, while Brazil, Nor- process to the athletes." a week wages but won’t now commit to way and Slovenia's Olympic committees On Friday, IOC president Thomas Bach the asking price of $100 million for his in Germany before the Bundesliga sea- have also urged the International Olym- told the New York Times "different sce- stay in Bavaria to be extended. sonCoutinho was suspended, was struggling scoring to only �ind twice form pic Committee to take action and put it narios" for Tokyo 2020 are now being And neither will any of the Premier and creating only one assist in his pre- back to next year.  League clubs chasing the Brazilian vious 12 games in all competitions. 

considered for the �irst time. Pollard: Let’s use Usyk: I’ll take on break to get ﬁ t all the heavies West Indies’ limited-overs skip- self in good physical shape, and men- Former undisputed per Kieron Pollard believes the break tally as well, because when the bell cruiserweight champ brought upon them by the Covid-19 rings and they say ‘ok, everything is Oleksandr Usyk proved pandemic is a good time for introspec- back to normal and we need to go on that he does not fear an- tion and for players to recharge their tour’, it might not be enough time to ybody in boxing which batteries. be prepared, but you as an individual is why he has stepped The coronavirus outbreak, which have to be prepared mentally in order up to the heavyweights has claimed over 12,000 lives and in- for you to try to perform at your best.” to challenge the divi- fected more than 250,000 globally, has Cricket West Indies delayed the do- sion’s elite. led to the cancellation and postpone- mestic season by a month in the wake During his reign as ment of all sports activities across the of the deadly disease. The England and cruiserweight cham- world. Wales Cricket Board suspended all pion, the Ukrainian Pollard said it is a good time to re- professional cricket till May 28, delay- cleaned out the di- ing the start of the new season. vision, travelling to West Indies were scheduled to play every other champion’s ahead.�lect on He his missed own game the recentand to Pakistanwork on a three-Test series from June 4, follow- homeland to dethrone Superhis �itness League and because prepare of for injury. the season ing warm-up matches against England them in front of their He said: “You have to take this time Lions and Worcestershire in May but own fans. Thirteen  Oleksandr Usyk believes he will be heavyweight champ in order to do that and also keep your- that looks unlikely to happen.  of his 17 wins came through knockouts. heavyweight on the basis of his cruiser It included wins over WBO champi- achievements. on Krzysztof Glowacki in Poland, WBC This means that, providing he beats champion Mairis Briedis in Latvia and Chisora, he will be next in line to chal- WBA and IBF champion Murat Gassiev in Russia. Usyk also conquered Michael pion Anthony Joshua. Hunter in America and Tony Bellew in lengeHis uni�iedother option WBA, wouldIBF and be WBO to take cham- on the UK. WBC champ Tyson Fury. Now, the all-conquering 33-year-old When asked which of the two elite heav- is a heavyweight and scheduled to face yweights he wants to try and dethrone, Usyk gave an unequivocal response: “I ra in London on May 23. Chisora, 36, hashis �irsta patchy real recordtest against because Derek of his Chiso- lack of commitment in the past and claims tions.”want to At �ight 6ft 4in both. he Theis tall last enough thing toI think take he is refocused now but is considered onabout the isbig who boys will but �ight may who. not No carry predic- the more of a journeyman now. Usyk has same concussive power to dominate as automatically been promoted to be he used to. Nevertheless, he is a welcome  Kieron Pollard wants to use break to get fitter the WBO’s mandatory challenger at addition to a rejuvenated division.  REGIONAL C360 PAGE B4 Wednesday, March 25, 2020 | Issue No 526 C�� T�� Homeporting Cruise Ships Will be Allowed in Barbados Waters But No Shore Leave Allowed for Crew Prime Minister Mia Mottley has given the limited beds at Enmore at the time, strict instructions that no shore leave and we believe that it was too many for will be granted to persons on board us to take at once,” she said. cruise ships that are homeporting in The Prime Minister stressed that the Barbados. island must continue to meet its obli- She made the disclosure during a gations as a homeporting destination, pointing out that numerous crew mem- vealed an additional three persons had bers on ships docked in the Bridgetown testedpress brie�ingpositive yesterday,for COVID-19, when including she re- Port were due to disembark and return a crew member in his 30s. This brings home via air. “We will continue to facilitate the per- Mottley explained that the cruise ship sons who are disembarking the ships to workerthe total had cases never on thebeen island to Barbados to �ive. and go to the Grantley Adams International his vessel had requested the test. Airport only, in order to be able to take The crew member is now in isolation on the ship. Barbados is the testing site for cruise sonstheir will �lights. leave I’ve on been Sunday advised (March by 22), the ships that are homeporting in the andport with that respect the last to �lightthe rest for who those remain per- Bridgetown Port. Under the Interna- as crew, there will be no shore leave. tional Health Regulations (IHR) 2007, We have an obligation to these ships. Barbados is obligated to render med- These ships call Barbados home; there ical care to anyone who becomes ill on is a legal, contractual, moral, ethical and Korea and Italy, which were already on board a cruise ship which homeports humanitarian obligation that we have,” excess of 15 years; and regrettably, this the quarantine list. here. Crew members suspected of hav- Mottley said. isthe now bene�its the obligationof homeporting that we now have for toin Barbadian residents will be placed in ing COVID-19 on those vessels remain In addition to facilitating crew mem- carry out, with respect to the provision- self-quarantine if they are deemed by isolated onboard the ship and their sam- bers returning to their homelands, she ing. None of us would feel good if the health authorities to be at low-risk for ples are taken and tested at the Best-dos outlined that many of the ships were ship runs out of fuel or water mid-ocean COVID-19, while all others will be quar- Santos Public Health Laboratory, once a also in Barbados for provisioning and in circumstances where we had an obli- antined at a facility. formal request is made. fuel. gation to them because of being a home- Prime Minister Mottley further dis- Mottley said Barbados had denied “They have to be able to feed their port,” she underscored. another ship’s request to test approxi- crew; they have to be able to provide The Prime Minister also stated that mately six cases last week. fuel, and they have to be able to provide from Sunday, people arriving from the closed there will be a signi�icant reduc- “We refused them because we did United States, the United Kingdom and totion Barbados in commercial next week air �lightsuntil early to Barba- May; not believe that we had the capacity be- some people to hear, but you can’t have Europe would be quarantined for 14 days. Westdos. American Jet will end Airlines its service will tocease the island�lying cause we had not yet stood up our De- water….I know that this is dif�icult for This is in addition to travellers who on Saturday; and Air Canada is expected fence Force Field Hospital. We only had bility. And the reality is that we have had would have been to Iran, China, South  the bene�its and not also the responsi- to �inish operations within 10 days. Court to Rule on Vote Recount in Guyana The Supreme Court will today hear arguments relat- national recount of votes from the March 2 general and regionaled to an elections.injunction �iled by a citizen blocking a total An interim injunction was granted as an independ- ent high-level Caribbean Community (CARICOM) team was on the ground to oversee the recount. It prevented the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) from executing the agreed upon aide-mem- oire between President David Granger, Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo and CARICOM that requested the regional body supervise the recount. The CARICOM team – chaired by the former Attor- ney General and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Domini- ca Francine Baron and including Minister of Finance of Grenada Anthony Boatswain, Senior Lecturer in the De- partment of Government of UWI Cynthia Barrow-Giles,

Narcis-ScopeBarbados’ Chief – subsequently Electoral Of�icer left the Angela country. Taylor; and ChiefPresident Elections Granger Of�icer says of Trinidadthe court andaction Tobago “has Ferncur- tailed further our thrust towards reaching a transparent conclusion to the 2020 General and Regional Elec- tions”. But he said he would abide by the decisions of the court and GECOM. “I iterate my commitment to the due completion of all electoral requirements and the conclusion of the country’s largest electoral district – had been widely “It is clear that there are forces that do not want to process under the auspices of the Commission and in viewed as not being transparent or credible. see the votes recounted for whatever reason. Any Gov- the interest of all Guyanese,” Granger said. Mottley said CARICOM was forced to withdraw the ernment which is sworn in without a credible and fully The Guyanese leader had sought the intervention team that arrived last Saturday, since the injunction transparent vote count process would lack legitimacy,” of CARICOM’s Chairman Mia Mottley to bring an end granted by the court set aside “any agreement between she said. to the questions by both local and international ob- the President of Guyana and the Leader of the Opposi- “The preservation of law and order is paramount and servers about the legitimacy of the election results. tion and/or any agreement between the Guyana Elec- all parties must work hard to ensure that there is peace The tabulation process, in particular in Region 4 – the tions Commission and the Caribbean Community”. on the roads and in the communities across Guyana.”  Jamaica Government Orders Quarantine of Community After Death of Man From COVID-19 The Government has issued a comply with the quarantine order to con- munity quarantine order on the heels of duct the necessary contact tracing and investigations.” navirus (COVID-19) and the refusal by Holness, who expressed his sympathy the country’svictim’s family �irst deathto quarantine from the them-Coro- for the family of the deceased man, was selves. quick to add that the quarantine was not The imposition of the order for the a “sentence”. Corn Piece settlement in the southern “We are not sentencing anybody. We parish of Clarendon was announced by are not taking away your liberty. You are Prime Minister Andrew Holness in Par- not going to be abused. This is for your liament yesterday, a day after a 76-year- old man who travelled from New York take any risks with this disease,” he said. died from COVID-19. ownThe bene�it. quarantine The Jamaicanwill be in stateeffect cannot for 14 He said that since the elderly man’s days. death, which came the same day he test- During that time, the Prime Minister ed positive, members of his family who said, the public health investigations will reside in Corn Piece have refused to com- be completed, even as residents are mon- ply with the requests of the public health itored closely for any signs of COVID-19. team on the ground to remain at home. He said early detection of symptoms will “These persons would have been ex- allow for early isolation and prevention posed to a symptomatic person and of the transmission of the virus. have a high risk for infection…. The per- The community quarantine is the sec- sons so exposed may be incubating the ond one to be imposed since COVID-19 virus,” the Prime Minister said, explain- in Seven and Eight Miles, Bull Bay in St tine facilities. Another 99 people are in “At this time, we are unsure of the Andrewsurfaced in in the Jamaica, southeast following of the island. the �irst was detected. home quarantine. numbering the justi�ication of persons for in thethe quarantine. community wereThere in contactare also with39 persons the �irst currently case that in Contact tracing is underway for all who have been so exposed and require cases. Of those, 11 are imported cases isolation at hospitals across the island cases while 577 contacts are being fol- that the community and the family com- Jamaica has con�irmed 16 COVID-19 – 25 of them being Government quaran- lowed. 

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