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B6 cayman weekender Peppermint candy Editorial | pagE 4 An ‘occurrence’ thAt never should hAve occurred eSTaBLISHed 1965 www.caymancompass.com – 75 CENTS – FridAy MArch 27, 2015 Cayman enters ‘intellectual property’ era Underwater photographer unveils collection Copyright, IP rights get overhaul Brent Fuller bfuller@pinnaclemedialtd.com Enforcing what little copyright protection the Cayman Islands has today is a difficult and expensive process, but the lack of a modern intellectual property regime, including copy- rights, trademarks and patents, is also holding up or even discouraging international business from being conducted in the islands, public and private sector leaders said Thursday. That’s about to change. By fall, the gov- ernment is expected to adopt the copyright- related provisions included in the U.K.’s 1988 Copyright, Designs and Patents Act, adding a few adjustments to “Caymanize” the legis- lation for local use. The adoption of the U.K. act is expected to be a precursor to Cayman’s passing its own Copyrights Law and up- dating its current Patent and Trademarks Law. The government hopes the entire pro- cess will be complete by next year. Local attorney Huw Moses, who has served for the past year on a select government advi- sory committee aimed at bringing Cayman’s copyright and intellectual property rights re- gime “up to date,” said Thursday the new leg- islation will be a sea change for the territory. “[Anyone] who’s selling [pirated] DVDs, they may find themselves in difficulty very quickly,” Mr. Moses said. “But this is about being internationally compliant ... not just to attract business, but to do business interna- tionally out of the Cayman Islands.” Mr. Moses said his law firm has fielded questions from various Fortune 500 compa- nies over the last few years along the lines of “If we send you intellectual property, can you assure us that it will be protected in the Cayman Islands?” “That question is becoming more difficult Jewel levy jlevy@pinnaclemedialtd.com A noted photographer has unveiled a collection of vivid marine life images from around the world at Sunset House. Marty Snyderman’s images of sharks, snakes, crabs, turtles and other marine life are located in Room 405, one of 22 oceanfront guest rooms at Sunset House, decorated with works from some of the dive industry’s best photographers. Mr. Snyderman, a writer, producer and speaker, as well as a photographer, said, “Grand Cayman is spe- cial to me … it has played a big role in my career and as an inspiration to me,” he said. His 32 framed photographs on canvas fea- ture images taken in waters off the Bahamas, Malaysia and Mexico. Caledonian freeze order lowered to $7M offiCials downplay airport inCident MichAel Klein mklein@pinnaclemedialtd.com The temporary restraining order that froze $76 million of Caledonian Bank’s U.S. assets in the wake of a lawsuit brought by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for alleged securities violations has been modified and reduced to $7 million. Initially the restraining order encompassed all of Caledonian’s U.S. assets after the SEC sued the bank and its securities brokerage arm Caledonian Securities for allegedly selling restricted, unregis- tered shares to the U.S. public. Caledonian Securities sold about $35 million of shares through U.S. brokers, the SEC claims. The virtually worthless shares were part of tAd stoner tstoner@pinnaclemedialtd.com Aviation officials are investigating an inci- dent at the Owen Roberts International Airport on Sunday in which two aircraft, one awaiting depar- ture and the other incoming, were forced to abort their flight plans. At 4:45 p.m., Houston-bound United Airlines flight 1495 waited at the top of the runway for clearance to take off as Cayman Airways flight KX505 from Chicago, arriving early, descended over the Cayman Islands Hospital in the final stages of its landing approach. At the last minute, the KX505 pulled up, PLEASE TURN TO PAGE 9 » PLEASE TURN TO PAGE 9 » PLEASE TURN TO PAGE 8 » Marty Snyderman with the photographs in his signature room at Sunset House. - photos: Jewel levy This hammerhead shark photograph by Marty Snyderman adorns the wall of Room 405 at Sunset House. PLEASE TURN TO PAGE 15 »2 LOCAL NEWS Friday March 27, 2015 • Cayman Compass 345.623.1400 • SALES & RENTALS • PROPERTY MANAGEMENT • COMMERCIAL LEASES • capitalrealty.com.ky OPEN HOUSES THIS WEEKEND Located between Tamarind Bay and Crescent Point Resort. 2bed/2bath ground fl oor condo. One of the best priced Condos on beautiful Seven Mile Beach! US$359,000 MLS 403962 CALL PHILLIP WOOD 916.0257 Saturday 10am to 1pm Plantation Village Beach Resort Unit #41, West Bay Road Sunday 1pm to 3pm Snug Harbour Villas # 12 Very end of Jennifer Drive. Move in ready. 2 bed/2bath, modern and NEW! Low strata fees. 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Shabbat Candle Lighting time on Friday, May 8 6:33pm Chabad Jewish Center of the Cayman Islands jewishcayman.com-345.516.4474 BUYING, SELLING, RENTING Call Lin 548 0000 Cayman Realty Group “Your HouseSold Name” Erin Brockovich urges belief in power of one Jenny Palmer jpalmer@pinnaclemedialtd.com Erin Brockovich, who once took on the might of a major U.S. utility company and won, urged a Cayman audience this week not to underesti- mate the individual’s ability to make positive change in society. In her keynote speech to the “Power of the Purse” gala lunch fundraiser for the Cayman Islands Crisis Centre on Wednesday, Ms. Brockovich spoke of the em- powerment of self-belief. Her work 22 years ago brought about the largest medical settlement law- suit in history against the energy corporation Pacific Gas and Electrical Company (PG&E), which was accused of contaminating water. This led to the making of “Erin Brockovich,” a 2000 movie di- rected by Steven Soderbergh and starring Julia Roberts as Ms. Brockovich. The movie was nominated for four Academy Awards; Ms. Roberts won the Oscar for Best Actress. In her speech titled “The Power of One,” Ms. Brockovich echoed the strength and de- termination her character showed in the film. She spoke to the 500 at- tendees at the lunch about the importance of aware- ness: “When we as people do not feel safe, do not feel we can trust, and when we don’t know something, it leaves us defenseless.” Her latest program is known as RAM (R for real- ization, A for assessment, and M for motivation), the defini- tion of which she explained is “to achieve something by pushing things out of one’s way. The obstacle, while we do not want to admit to it, becomes ourselves. It is not until we understand this that we get to move forward and to be happy and be healthy and be safe. It becomes very empowering when we stand up and believe in who we are. “We live in a crazy world,” she added, “so when motiva- tion escapes us … we need self-renewal. That place to find yourself is in your own backyard. Take time for your- self to step back, reboot your brain, your heart and your gut. Because when you do that … you will find the en- ergy again to go out and make a difference.” She ended the speech with a quote by Henry S. Haskins but very often attributed to Ralph Waldo Emerson: “What lies behind us and what lies be- fore us are tiny matters com- pared to what lies within us.” Ms. Brockovich, who has two TV series and three books under her belt, now has a research and con- sulting group working on various cases dealing with groundwater contamination. She said she answers every one of the 100,000 “Dear Erin” communications she receives each year from people in 126 countries who ask for help and support, and has created a world map of all the situ- ations on her Facebook page. She also spoke of some early inspiration. As a child she struggled with dys- lexia at school. Her mother, a schoolteacher, always said “Erin, where is your ‘stick- to-it-iveness?” She said her father, an engineer, taught her about passion, honor, loyalty and respect and embodied leadership. Responding to Ms. Brockovich’s speech in his closing remarks, Len Layman, chairman of the board of the Crisis Centre, told her, “What you are trying to do for us today is what the Crisis Centre is doing for people every day.” He added, “We are trying to empower people to make changes in their life for the better. The shelter was started to support women and children who are ready to make those changes in their life to move from a life of fear and abuse to a re- warding life, a happy life and a fulfilling life.” Governor Helen Kilpatrick and Minister of Education, Employment and Gender Affairs Tara Rivers also spoke at the event. Erin Brockovich, center, with Ania Milanowska-Sedgley and Len Layman of the Cayman Islands Crisis Centre. - PHOTO: JENNY PALMER Modesty charge ‘archaic,’ attorney says Defendant admonished and discharged CarOl WInKer cwinker@pinnaclemedialtd.com A man who pleaded guilty to insulting the modesty of a woman will not have a con- viction recorded against him following submissions by at- torney Prathna Bodden. A related charge of threat to kill was previously left on file. In Magistrate Grace Donalds’s court on Thursday, Crown counsel Candia James said the of- fense occurred in June 2013. The defendant and com- plainant had an argument over the well-being of their child. The man called the woman “a bitch” and made other comments, but Ms. James did not specify them in open court. Ms. Bodden said her client accepted that words were said. “Unfortunately, there is not a counter charge for women, because she accepts that she called him words back.” She said the defendant now faced “this archaic charge ... which falls within the lowest level of offending. “I hope that very soon this will not be part of the law. It cannot be right that women have modesty but men don’t. And there is no definition of what a wom- an’s modesty is.” Ms. Bodden asked for an absolute discharge in the circumstances, which means no penalty and no conviction. The magistrate admonished and discharged the man. The matter first came to court in November 2013. On the defendant’s fifth ap- pearance, in June 2014, he pleaded not guilty to the charge of threat to kill but guilty to insulting the mod- esty of a woman. The pleas were not acceptable, and a trial date was set for February this year. Trial could not go ahead because Ms. Bodden was in a Grand Court matter; the Crown was asked to review the threat charge again. Earlier this month, the threat to kill charge was left on file, clearing the way for final disposal this week. A charge left on file means that charge is not proceeded with, but could be revived at a future date if circum- stances warrant.The islands’ most-trusted news source 3 Cayman Compass • Friday March 27, 2015 UPGRADE TO 4896 - LIME - Broadband Offer Full Page Ad - CMYK - 10.33 x 15.97 - 27 Jan 2015 SUPERFAST BROADBAND A FREE Google Chromecast and Netflix for 6 months, or An Alcatel 3G Tablet with 1GB data for just $49 SIGN UP OR UPGRADE TO AND CHOOSE FROM BROADBAND LIME Terms & Conditions ApplyCHARLES KRAUTHAMMER WASHINGTON – With Ted Cruz announcing and Rand Paul and Marco Rubio soon to follow, it’s time to start handicapping the horses and making enemies. No point in wasting time on the Democratic field. There is none. The only thing that can stop Hillary Clinton is an act of God, and he seems otherwise occupied. As does Elizabeth Warren, the only Democrat who could conceiv- ably defeat her. On to the GOP. First Tier: 1. Marco Rubio. Trails badly in current polls, ranking seventh at 5 percent, but high upside potential. Assets: Foreign policy looms uncharacteristically large in the current cycle, and Rubio is the most knowledge- able and fluent current con- tender on everything from Russia to Cuba to the Middle East. The son of Cuban im- migrants, he can break into flawless Spanish (so can Jeb Bush) and speak passionately about the American story in a party that lost the Hispanic vote by 44 points in 2012. Liabilities (in the prima- ries): His Gang of Eight im- migration apostasy, though his current enforcement-first position has wide appeal. Second, after Barack Obama, will voters want another first-term senator with no executive experience? (Same for Cruz and Paul.) Major appeal: Fresh, young, dynamic persona is a powerful counterpoint to Clinton fatigue. Odds: 3-1. 2. Jeb Bush. The con- sensus favorite (though I re- main a bit skeptical). Solid, soft-spoken, serious, with executive experience and significant achievements as governor. What he lacks in passion, he makes up for in substance. And he has shown backbone in sticking to his semi-heretical posi- tions on immigration and Common Core. Obvious liability: His name. True, it helps him raise tens of millions of dol- lars, but it saddles him with legacy and dynastic issues that negate the inherent GOP advantage of running a new vs. old, not-again cam- paign against Hillary. Odds: 7-2. 3. Scott Walker. A fine re- cord of conservative achieve- ment. Has shown guts and leadership in taking on labor unions and winning three elections (five if you count proxy elections) against highly energized Democrats. Good, rousing speech in Iowa, but has stum- bled since, flubbing rou- tine questions on evolu- tion and patriotism, then appearing to compare the Islamic State to Wisconsin demonstrators. Rookie mis- takes, easily forgotten – if he learns from them. Pandered on ethanol and fired a staffer who com- plained about Iowa’s un- warranted influence. Sure, everyone panders to Iowa, but Walker’s calling card is standing up to pressure. Most encouraging sign: ability to maintain alti- tude after meteoric rise. Numbers remain steady. And his speeches continue to impress. Odds: 4-1. Second Tier: 4. Chris Christie. Some politicians have their one moment. Christie might have missed his in 2012 when his fearless in-your-face persona was refreshingly new. Over time, however, in-your-face can wear badly. That plus Bridgegate cost him traction and dropped him out of the first tier. Biggest problem: being boxed out ideologi- cally and financially by Jeb Bush for the relatively-mod- erate-governor-with-cross- aisle-appeal slot. 12-1. 5. Ted Cruz. Grand, florid campaign launch with matching rhetoric. Straightforward base-ori- ented campaign. Has de- veloped a solid following. Could break out, especially in debate. 15-1. 6. Mike Huckabee. Great name recognition, affable, popular. But highly identi- fied with social/cultural is- sues – how far can that carry him beyond Iowa and evangelicals? 15-1. 7. Rand Paul. Events have conspired against him. Obama’s setbacks and humil- iations abroad have created a national mood less condu- cive to Paul’s non-interven- tionism. His nearly 13-hour anti-drone filibuster would not fly today. Is trying to tack back, even signing the anti- Iran-deal letter of the 47 sen- ators. Strong youth appeal, though outreach to minori- ties less successful thus far. Bottom line: High floor of de- voted libertarians; low ceiling in today’s climate. 30-1. Longer Shots: 8. Carly Fiorina. Getting her footing. Given current societal taboos, she is best placed to attack Hillary and has done so effectively. Can she do a Huckabee 2008 and, through debates, vault to the first tier? Unlikely. But because she’s talented and disciplined, not impos- sible. 50-1. 9. Ben Carson. Polling high, but is a novice making cringe-worthy gaffes, for example, on the origins of Islam and on gay choice (“a lot of people who go into prison straight, and when they come out they’re gay”). And not knowing that the Baltic States are in NATO. Truly good man, brilliant doctor, great patriot. But not ready for the big leagues. Chance of winning? Zero. Others: Bobby Jindal, Rick Perry, Rick Santorum and John Kasich – still below radar. If they surface, they’ll be fea- tured in the next racing form. Charles Krauthammer’s email address is letters@charleskrauthammer.com. © 2015, The Washington Post Writers Group The islands’ most-trusted news source 4 Last Sunday afternoon, passengers on Cayman Airways flight 505 from Chicago had their tray tables up and their seats in the upright position as the 737-300 Boeing jetliner made its final approach for landing at Owen Roberts International Airport. Visitors were undoubtedly excited about their upcoming stay in our sunny isles, and residents were looking forward to returning home; none of them likely had an inkling about the “occurrence” that was about to unfold. The word “occurrence” is not ours. It’s how the Cayman Islands Airports Authority described the event on Wednesday, three days after the “occurrence.” Since the CIAA statement is so brief (only 79 words) and totally bereft of fact and substance, we’ll reprint it here in its entirety: “CIAA has completed its investigation into an occurrence at Owen Roberts International Airport on Sunday, 22 March, involving two airlines. One of the airlines flight departure was briefly delayed and the other had to go around before being cleared for landing. As part of the formal investigation, a report was submitted by CIAA to the Civil Aviation Authority as is the norm for any such occurrence. This is not a frequent occurrence and at no time was safety compromised.” Here’s what actually happened, as described by eyewitnesses: With a United Airlines flight on the runway preparing for takeoff, the arriving Cayman Airways flight approached, preparing to land on the same runway. It had already passed the Cayman Islands Hospital and was flying at low altitude. The pilot of the Cayman Airways jet, by that time close enough to the runway to see the United Airlines plane in his landing space, aborted the landing, “gunned” his engines to quickly gain altitude and circled around toward Bodden Town before begin- ning a new approach. Meanwhile, the United pilot was instructed to abort his takeoff and exit the runway. The Cayman Airways flight then completed its circle around and landed safely, which was followed by a safe takeoff by the United flight. Cayman’s Airports Authority might maintain that safety wasn’t compromised, but it certainly can’t claim that things didn’t go awry. The incident suggests there was an element of human error in one of three possible ways: 1) The air traffic controller erred with respect to his instructions to the Cayman Airways pilot. 2) The air traffic controller erred with respect to his instructions to the United Airlines pilot. 3) Or, one of the two pilots erred by not following proper instructions from the air traffic controller. We don’t know which of those scenarios is correct, partially because the Airports Authority’s statement gives no clue, and Cayman Airways has elected not to comment on the record. Having one jet filled with passengers on a runway when another jet, also filled with passengers, is on its final approach to the same runway is, we believe, not a trivial matter. Behind the scenes, we assume (and hope) the Airports Authority is taking this “occurrence” far more seriously than its blasé statement might suggest. – EDITORIAL – An ‘occurrence’ that never should have occurred Opinion&Letters The Cayman Compass welcomes comments, opinions and viewpoints from readers. Letters to the editor can be emailed to editor@pinnaclemedialtd.com, submitted via www.caymancompass.com, sent by post or hand-delivered to the Compass office. Printed and Published by: Caymanian Compass Limited (a subsidiary of Pinnacle Media Ltd) Compass Centre Shedden Road, George Town send us yOur VieWs Or neWs: P.O. 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The figure, if achieved, would represent a dramatic turnaround in an agency that operated at a nearly $4 million loss during the gov- ernment’s 2011/12 finan- cial year and had operating losses of $800,000 during the 2013/14 year. “We are now seeing a very good turnaround,” James Parsons told the assembly’s Public Accounts Committee. “Had this been a company other than the baby of the government, we probably would have folded.” Auditor General Alastair Swarbrick’s office has ex- pressed concern about the fi- nancial performance of the port, which had been a profit- making entity for the local government until the last several years. In the 2012/2013 fiscal year, the public agency lost more than $2.6 million, ac- cording to statements re- leased in Legislative Assembly. Mr. Swarbrick noted in his evaluation of the agency’s fi- nancial statements that such losses prompted significant concern about its ability to continue operating. “Given that the Port Authority has already in- creased fees in 2010, there is limited room for further ma- neuver on the revenue gen- eration side, if the expected downward trajectory of cargo and cruise passenger volumes continues,” Mr. Swarbrick wrote in an eval- uation of the port’s financial statements from 2012/13. Port acting director Clement Reid told lawmakers Wednesday that, since that report was issued, a major boost in cruise ship visitor numbers in 2014 and so far in 2015 has helped tremen- dously with port finances. In 2013, Cayman had one of its weakest years in the past decade for cruise pas- sengers, with fewer than 1.4 million visitors. In 2014, the number of cruise visitors rose to more than 1.6 million. However, auditors also noted that a significant revenue source of the port, cruise pas- senger tender fees, remained uncollected during 2012/13 because of a dispute with the cruise lines. “The authority amended its tender fees in March 2010, along with other fees, but before the implementa- tion of those fees, it was re- alized that the charges to the tender company will only be passed on to the cruise lines,” the audit report stated. “The fees conflicted with the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association agreement and were never charged.” The loss of anticipated port revenue from the tender fees was estimated at more than $500,000 per year for the 2011/12 and 2012/13 gov- ernment budgets. In testi- mony before the Legislative Assembly’s Public Accounts Committee, port officials noted that cargo shipments also dropped off by half between 2005 and 2013, while opera- tional costs during that period stayed roughly the same. Mr. Reid said Wednesday that he expected the issue with the tender/cruise pas- senger fees to remain until the port pays off its existing loans taken out for improve- ments to the Royal Watler cruise terminal. Mr. Parsons said that was expected to occur in September 2017. Port officials explained that an agreement with the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association allows the govern- ment to charge an extra $1 for each passenger arrival to as- sist in retiring the debt from the Royal Watler expansion. However, part of the agree- ment includes a contingency that no other passenger fees would be raised at the port until the loan was paid off. Public Accounts Committee Chairman Roy McTaggart asked why government would have agreed to such an arrangement where it could not adjust fees as necessary. Port officials said the ar- rangements had been made under previous govern- ments and that the deal with the FCCA could not be al- tered at present. Three-vehicle smash backs up traffic for hours The commute home Wednesday night for resi- dents of Cayman’s eastern districts took hours longer than normal after a three- vehicle crash involving a car, a cement truck and another vehicle that caught fire. Three people were hos- pitalized following the 5:15 p.m. crash on Shamrock Road. No one suffered life-threatening injuries, authorities said. According to police, a car traveling east along Shamrock Road stopped to turn onto Buddy’s Way when the cement truck rear-ended it. The force of the collision pushed the car into another vehicle that was driving in the west-bound lane. Two women from one vehicle and a man in an- other car were hurt. Police said damages to the two cars were “extensive” and that one car caught fire fol- lowing the accident. The cement truck had minor damage. Shamrock Road was blocked in both directions after the crash at the height of the Wednesday evening rush hour. Commuters re- ported drive times of two to three hours longer than normal due to the accident. The Cayman Islands Port Authority looks to regain its status as a top earner for government.The islands’ most-trusted news source 7 Cayman Compass • Friday March 27, 2015 178115-Ad-IrishJogPost-CompFP.in1 13/26/15 2:51:57 PMThe islands’ most-trusted news source 8 Friday March 27, 2015 • Cayman Compass We have been asked to announce the passing of Ms. Rowena L. Scott who passed away on March 11th, 2015. A Service of Thanksgiving will be held on Sunday, March 29th, 2015 at the Craddock Ebanks Civic Centre, North Side, at 2:00 p.m. Viewing will be from 1:00-1:45 p.m. Interment to follow at: North Side Cemetery To sign the Guest Book visit: www.churchillsfuneralhome.com We have been asked to announce the passing of Ms. Rowena L. Scott who passed away on March 11th, 2015. A Service of Thanksgiving will be held on Sunday, March 29th, 2015 at the Craddock Ebanks Civic Centre, North Side, at 2:00 p.m. Viewing will be from 1:00-1:45 p.m. Interment to follow at: North Side Cemetery To sign the Guest Book visit: www.churchillsfuneralhome.com We have been asked to announce the passing of We have been asked to announce the passing of Ebanks Civic Centre, North Side, at 2:00 p.m. Interment to follow at: North Side Cemetery We have been asked to announce the passing of Mr. Ashford Donald Ebanks, better known as “Blackie” who passed away on Friday, March 13, 2015. A Service of Thanksgiving will be held on Saturday, March 28th 2015 at Elmslie Memorial United Church, George Town at 2:00 p.m. Interment to follow at Prospect Cemetery To sign the Guest Book visit: www.churchillsfuneralhome.com Eleanor Messer - Celebration of Life.indd 13/24/2015 12:47:52 PM 7th Birthday in Heaven In loving Memory of Beloved son Bruce Lee Ebanks Death leaves a heartache no one can heal Love leaves a memory no one can steal You were taken from us in the blink of an eye But you passed with all our love that’s no lie It will be hard to go on with ourselves you know But it was up to the Lord on why you had to go We all miss you now and I’m sure you know this But you are where you belong, in heavenly bliss It was time for you to meet your father up in heaven my dear Even if we think it is a mistake that you are not here We know it was just your time to go And that you are at peace, this we know It was time for you to meet your father up in heaven my dear Death leaves a heartache no one can heal 28th March, 1975 -1stMarch, 2008 Sadly missed by your Mother Pauline, Father Shurron, Step-father Anthony, Sisters Linda & Monique; Brothers Jamie & Jeremy. Special Aunts Millie, Jessie and Sandra-May. Uncles, Nephew Erick & Nieces, Krishan & Terri Cousins and other family and friends. We regret to announce the passing of Isaac Wellington Who departed this life on Monday, March 16, 2015. Condolences can be registered at boddenfuneralservices.com & Bodden Funeral Service Facebook page A graveside service will be held in Prospect Cemetery Sunday, 29th March 2015 at 4:00 PM. Viewing will be from 3-5 PM Saturday the 28th at Bodden Funeral Service, 117 Walkers Rd. We regret to announce the passing of Lana Bodden Who departed this life On Saturday, 21 March, 2015. Condolences can be registered at www.boddenfuneralservices.com, on the Bodden Funeral Service Facebook Page, or by contacting the family at 939-6043 Service arrangements will be announced at a later date. We regret to announce the passing of Stephen Van Burne Who departed this life On Thursday, 19 March, 2015. Condolences can be registered at www.boddenfuneralservices.com. Mr. Van Burne will be repatriated to Texas. moving away over Bodden Town, circling for a second approach. Immediately, the UA flight returned to the air- craft apron, turning 180 de- grees, waiting on the taxiway for the incoming CAL aircraft. At 4:53 p.m., KX505 again approached the runway, landing without incident. The UA flight, cleared to resume its activities, returned to the runway, departing at 4:55 p.m. Under international avia- tion rules, the incident will be formally investigated by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Cayman Islands. The Cayman Islands Airports Authority, responsible for operations at Cayman’s three airfields, in a statement on Wednesday called the inci- dent “an occurrence.” “[The] CIAA has completed its investigation into an oc- currence at Owen Roberts International Airport (ORIA) on Sunday, 22 March, in- volving two airlines,” the statement said. “One of the airlines’ flight departure was briefly de- layed and the other had to go around before being cleared for landing. As part of the formal investigation, a report was submitted by CIAA to the Civil Aviation Authority as is the norm for any such occur- rence. This is not a frequent occurrence and at no time was safety compromised.” However, Cayman Islands Airports Authority spokes- woman Kafara Augustine acknowledged that the au- thority did not know what had caused the incident, sug- gesting it had been “blown out of proportion.” “We have filled out the de- tails and given them to the CAA,” she said. “I believe an in- vestigation will follow.” She was unable to say when the probe might be complete, but speculated it could come “in the next couple of days.” The Civil Aviation Authority confirmed it had received the preliminary report. On Thursday, the authority is- sued a statement endorsing Airports Authority remarks: “We have discussed this in- ternally,” said Nicoela McCoy, Civil Aviation Authority deputy director-general. “The Cayman Islands Airports Authority has issued an official state- ment on this matter and the CAA endorses the statement that was issued. “The CAA did review the occurrence and is satisfied that the CIAA statement ad- equately addresses the issue.” Neither organization has explained the incident. Local air traffic controllers on Wednesday declined to com- ment, referring questions to Ms. Augustine. Cayman Airways did not respond to questions. United Airlines spokes- woman Karen May declined to say how many passengers were aboard flight 1495, saying the company was unable to confirm any incident at the airport on Sunday afternoon. “We called our network operations center and we’re showing that there wasn’t an issue with a flight we had going out close to 5 o’clock on Sunday,” Ms. May said. “We are showing that everything was normal, so I can’t give you any details.” International aviation reg- ulations mandate that inves- tigators probe any incident similar to Sunday’s. Air traffic controllers must surrender tapes from the episode, clar- ifying instructions and con- versations between the con- trol tower and air crews. The panel may also seek cockpit voice recorders to resolve any discrepancies. Should the probe warrant closer greater attention, local authorities may tap the U.K.’s Air Accidents Investigation Branch, which will deploy a three-member team special- izing in operations, engineering and flight data recording. The bureau says “all se- rious incidents must be re- ported to the AAIB in the same way as accidents. If any doubt exists, operators should report the incident. The AAIB will quickly determine if the inci- dent is reportable or not.” The bureau’s Guidance for Airline Operators offers an example of a “serious inci- dent:” “A TBM850 landed on a runway already occupied by a DHC-8Q400. There was no damage and no injuries. Safety margins were seriously com- promised; this was a report- able serious incident.” The guidelines require that the “commander of the aircraft ... or the operator of the air- craft should notify the AAIB by the quickest means of commu- nications available.” Both the Civil Aviation Authority and Cayman Islands Airports Authority de- clined further comment. Ms. Augustine said the Aviation Authority had “thoroughly in- vestigated” the incident. “They are satisfied that all parties acted with the highest pro- fessionalism and safety was not compromised. “We won’t be commenting any further,” she said. Officials downplay airport incident CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Premier’s Press chief injured in freak London accident Premier Alden McLaughlin’s press secre- tary Tammie C. Chisholm suffered a broken leg Tuesday in an auto-pedes- trian crash during which she was struck by another pedestrian who went flying though the air after he was hit by a speeding car. The accident happened just after 5 p.m. London time near the Cayman Islands London Office. The premier and se- nior members of his staff and his government are in London this week for a number of events, in- cluding a House of Lords speech Mr. McLaughlin gave Tuesday at the invita- tion of Caribbean Council President Lord Foulkes of Cumnock. A spokesman for the Metropolitan Police Service, who described the acci- dent, said a vehicle passing through a central London intersection struck a man who was crossing the road. The force of the col- lision carried the man into Ms. Chisholm’s path, breaking her leg. She has been in hospital since Tuesday evening. cia boss who directed hunt for bin Laden is being rePLaced The head of the CIA’s Counter terrorism Center, who presided over the agency’s drone campaign and directed the hunt for Osama bin Laden, is being removed from his post, officials said, a wa- tershed moment as the CIA turns its focus to a new gen- eration of extremist threats. The move, part of a major reorganization under CIA Director John Brennan, ends a nine-year tenure during which the center was trans- formed into a paramilitary force that employed armed drones to kill thousands of suspected terrorists and mil- itants but also killed an un- known number of civilians. As the architect of that campaign, the CTC chief came to be regarded as an Ahab-like figure known for dark suits and a darker demeanor. He could be merciless to- ward subordinates but was also revered for his knowl- edge of terrorist networks and his ability to run an or- ganization that became al- most an agency unto itself. He embodied a killing-centric approach to counter terrorism that enraged many Muslims, even though he is a convert to Islam. Because he remains un- dercover, The Washington Post has agreed to withhold his full name. He is expected to remain at the CIA in a new assignment which has yet to be determined. He is being re- placed by an agency veteran. © 2015, The Washington PostThe islands’ most-trusted news source 9 Cayman Compass • Friday March 27, 2015 Missing you Daddy on this special day. As we visit your resting place upon this special day lled with sadness that will never go away. Life will never be the same but what comforts us is to know we will meet again one day Happy Birthday to the man who raised us made us who we are today and taught us to work very hard. You ARE the best dad anyone could wish for. Happy 1st Birthday In Heaven From your very proud children : Mervin, Mark, Lynette,Travis & Dwayne RIP Blair Manderson March 27th 58 - Dec 2nd 2014 who we are today and taught us to work very hard. Happy Birthday to the man who raised us made us Happy Birthday to the man who raised us made us who we are today and taught us to work very hard. who we are today and taught us to work very hard. Happy Birthday to the man who raised us made us Happy Birthday to the man who raised us made us who we are today and taught us to work very hard. who we are today and taught us to work very hard. who we are today and taught us to work very hard. Happy Birthday to the man who raised us made us Happy Birthday to the man who raised us made us who we are today and taught us to work very hard. who we are today and taught us to work very hard. Happy Birthday to the man who raised us made us Happy Birthday to the man who raised us made us who we are today and taught us to work very hard. who we are today and taught us to work very hard. 2014 2014 Missing you Daddy on this special day.Missing you Daddy on this special day.Missing you Daddy on this special day.Missing you Daddy on this special day. The moment that you died my heart was torn in two One side fi lled with heartache the other died with you. I often lie awake at night and take a walk down the hallway with tears upon my cheeks. Remembering you is easy I do it every day but missing you is the heartache that never goes away. I hold you tightly within my heart and there you will remain until the joyous day arrives that we will meet again. Happy Birthday Sputts I love you & I miss you dearly from your loving wife Drucille Manderson To my husband Blair Manderson better known to me as “Sputts” who passed away on Dec 2nd 2014. RIP Blair Manderson known to us as “PAPA” March 27th 1958 -Dec 2nd 2014March 27 Happy Birthday my angel Papa. It’s your fi rst birthday in heaven today We really miss you and love you. You will always be our special PAPA. You are truly missed by your Grandchildren: Jaya, J’Shawn, Shaniya, Marc, Anthony, Arianna, Lamaree, Ashley, TJ and McKenzie Anthony, Arianna, Lamaree, Ashley, Anthony, Arianna, Lamaree, Ashley, to answer,” Mr. Moses said. Previously, enforcement of alleged copyright infringe- ments in Cayman was based on a version of the U.K. 1956 Copyright Act extended to the Cayman Islands and written at a time when the Internet, computer software develop- ment, and international tele- vision broadcasting, among other things, did not exist. There have been recent consequences for Cayman not having a modern copy- right and intellectual prop- erty rights regime, Commerce Minister Wayne Panton said Thursday. Mr. Panton gave one ex- ample in which U.S.-based cable network Home Box Office had filed a complaint with the U.S. trade repre- sentative concerning what the broadcaster alleged was theft of some of its chan- nels by a Cayman Islands cable broadcaster. Mr. Panton said that complaint could af- fect Cayman’s application to be accepted as one of the Caribbean Basin Initiative countries by the U.S. That initiative, which is essentially a trade agree- ment, would allow – among other things – U.S. citizens who visit Cayman for busi- ness conferences to get tax write-offs for the trip. “That’s just an example,” Mr. Panton said, adding that other, more positive reasons to change current copyright laws could also be found. “Intellectual property rights are featuring very significantly now as assets of businesses,” he said. “New tech-based [com- pany] registrations will boost Cayman’s economy. This type of modernization was envi- sioned as part of [Cayman Enterprise City].” Mr. Panton said many companies registered and op- erating in Cayman use sub- sidiary companies in other jurisdictions to protect in- tellectual property rights. “We’re losing the opportunity to provide that service here,” he said. “And if they have to go elsewhere, they’re exposed to other jurisdictions and what they may have to offer.” Trademarks Going hand-in-glove with copyright legislation is the need for updated patent and trademark rules, Mr. Moses said, indicating there is a clear need for Cayman to have its own trademark reg- istration. Now, any com- pany seeking to register a trademark in Cayman has to first go through the United Kingdom trademark registra- tion process. “We’re planning to change that,” Mr. Moses said. “Caribbean Utilities Company’s ‘sparky’ [the turtle] logo, is registered in the U.K. Does CUC do busi- ness in the U.K.? I don’t think so.” There is also the situation created with current trade- marks legislation that causes Cayman to lose out on rev- enue if certain large interna- tional firms register through the United Kingdom, but also do business in the Cayman Islands. Often, Mr. Moses said, those companies will wait “until there’s a problem” before registering their trade- marks in Cayman. “[The government is] missing out on a huge po- tential revenue opportunity,” he said. Enforcement The extended U.K. 1988 legislation, as it is to be ap- plied in Cayman, will make the government Department of Commerce and Investment the designated body to handle complaints regarding copyright infringement. DCI Director Ryan Rajkumarsingh said his de- partment will eventually have five inspectors to look into claims regarding copyrights as well as other issues involving trade and business licenses and other licensing matters. However, Mr. Moses said the legislation, when fully implemented, should allow business representatives themselves the ability to seize copyrighted materials from stores where they are il- legally being sold. Going back to the “pirated DVD” example, under current Cayman Islands law, court action would have to be un- dertaken – costing potentially tens of thousands of dollars – simply to remove a few DVDs or knock-off clothing items from the shelves. The DCI is also given the ability to make inspec- tions of business premises, seize goods and documents and search for copyrighted items. Abuses of search and seizure powers done “in bad faith” can lead to compensatory claims from the businesses involved. The law also establishes a six-person Copyright Tribunal to hear arguments in cases where claims of copyright infringements are disputed. Cayman enters ‘intellectual property’ era four apparent penny stock pump-and-dump schemes involving the stock of Swingplane Ventures, Goff Corp., Norstra Energy and Xumanii. Although the freeze order was lowered to $76 mil- lion three days after the lawsuit was filed on Feb. 6, the scope of the restraining order, covering about double the estimated sales value of the shares concerned, con- tributed directly to a run on the bank by its deposi- tors and “crippled” the bank, according to the bank- ruptcy filing by Caledonian Bank’s liquidators. Caledonian Bank was forced to suspend opera- tions on Feb. 10, four days after the SEC had filed its civil lawsuit, and the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority installed two con- trollers at the bank and its brokerage. The controllers were later sanctioned as of- ficial liquidators of the enti- ties by the Cayman Islands Grand Court. SEC lawsuits alleging vi- olations of Section 5 of the U.S. Securities Act, which prohibits the sale of unreg- istered, restricted stock to the public, are often settled for a fine. In October 2014, broker-dealers G1 Execution Services and E-Trade Securities paid $1.4 million plus interest in disgorge- ment and a $1 million fine each to settle charges of vio- lations of Section 5. In January 2015, U.S. broker Oppenheimer paid two $10 million fines in two cases to settle several charges, including the sale of $12 million of unregis- tered penny stocks. An October 2014 Risk Alert by the SEC’s Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations stated that it had issued letters of defi- ciency for material control weaknesses or potential vi- olations of law to 80 per- cent of 22 examined broker- dealers that are frequently engaged in the sale of mi- crocap stocks. The vast ma- jority of firms were referred to the SEC’s Division of Enforcement and other reg- ulatory agencies. The March 23 modi- fied restraining order re- quires Caledonian to main- tain a minimum balance of $7 million in its corre- spondent banking account at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney in New York. Within 10 days the liquidators have to provide a declara- tion that Caledonian’s funds at Morgan Stanley and at Northern Trust International Banking Corp. in Jersey City are needed to meet the claims of Caledonian’s customer depositors and creditors and that none of the current depositors of Caledonian effected trades in the four penny stocks. The order stipulates that Caledonian has to make a reasonable effort to identify all proceeds from the sale of the penny stocks and pro- duce customer files of in- dividuals and entities that traded the shares, to the Monetary Authority in con- nection with an inter-agency request made by the SEC. The liquidators have written to Caledonian Bank depositors that they will make an application to the Grand Court to seek directions whether they are allowed under Cayman’s Confidential Relationship Preservation Law to disclose the names and customer details of cus- tomers to the U.S. courts and the Office of the U.S. Trustee as part of the bankruptcy pro- ceedings in the U.S. The letter asked deposi- tors who object to the infor- mation disclosure to do so before April 3. The liquidators warned that although the informa- tion would be filed under seal there was no guar- antee that the seal would not be removed later or that customers’ details would not become public through subpoenas or Freedom of Information requests at a later stage. As of January, Caledonian Bank had total assets of approximately US$585 million, about 1,550 customers and nearly 1,900 active accounts. Caledonian freeze order lowered to $7M CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “Intellectual property rights are featuring very significantly now as assets of businesses.” WaynE PanTon, commerce minister Mr. PantonMr. MosesNext >