ESTABLISHED 1965 www.caymancompass.com – 50 CENTS – TUESDAY JANUARY 26, 2016 High of 78 Low of 70 Seas: Moderate to rough with wave heights of 4 to 6 feet. Small craft should exercise caution over open water. ABCDE NATIONAL WEEKLY Worst Week Hillary Clinton 3 Politics Grand Old (debate) Party 4 Culture His star still shines bright 16 Q&A Reflecting on angry times 23 SILICON VALLEY’S CASTLE IN THE AIR A big-shot venture capitalist says we need inequality. What do economists say? PAGE 12 THE WEEK OF SUNDAY, JANUARY 24, 2016 . IN COLLABOR ATION WITH Silicon Valley’s castle in the air THE WASHINGTON POST EDITORIAL | PAGE 4 WHEN GOVERNMENT CANNOT EVEN CHANGE A STREET SIGN 180913_PRINT-Ad-Strip-BOTY-6colxPage 1 11/30/15 12:30:30 PM Dr. Roy named as new national hero KELSEY JUKAM kjukam@pinnaclemedialtd.com Cayman’s newest national hero is the late Dr. Roy Edison McTaggart, a pioneering politi- cian, businessman, dentist and philanthropist. Premier Alden McLaughlin made the an- nouncement at the National Heroes Day cel- ebration Monday, an event which also recog- nized more than 300 pioneers in agriculture. Dr. McTaggart is the first national hero to be named since 2012 and is the ninth person to receive the accolade. “As one of the founding fathers of our na- tion, it is truly fitting that we have chosen to recognize the late Dr. Roy as the ninth national hero of the Cayman Islands,” Mr. McLaughlin said. “We have all benefitted from his many good deeds, undertaken during a long life spent serving this country with diligence and dedication.” Dr. McTaggart, who was born in 1893 and died in 1983, is perhaps best remembered for his role in ensuring the Cayman Islands re- mained a British Crown Colony when Jamaica became independent in 1962. He was the only one of the 18 MLAs at the time who was opposed to aligning with Jamaica, and he canvassed the Cayman Islands, receiving more than 3,000 signatures in support of remaining with Britain. After hearing Dr. McTaggart’s passionate speech, the House voted unanimously for the islands to remain a colony. Dr. McTaggart was a legislator for more Plenty to savor at Taste of Cayman KELSEY JUKAM kjukam@pinnaclemedialtd.com Thousands came out to the 28th Annual Taste of Cayman Food & Wine festival Saturday to enjoy an evening of fine foods, delectable drinks and entertainment. “The Cayman Islands Tourism Association is extremely proud of the turnout … thousands of patrons flocked to the Festival Green, Camana Bay,” CITA ex- ecutive director Tiffany Dixon-Ebanks said. “There were 40 vendors of food and wine at Taste of Cayman this year, paired with a very entertaining atmosphere, and blessed with cool heavenly breezes.” Booths crowded Festival Green, where local restaurants and other purveyors of- fered attendees a diverse selection of food and drink, many infusing traditional CAREPAY TRIAL FALSE CONTRACT SUPPORTED US$1.8M PAYMENTS BRENT FULLER bfuller@pinnaclemedialtd.com An admittedly bogus 31-page contract was used to support US$1.8 million in payments made during 2011-2012 for the expansion of the public hospital’s CarePay patient swipe- card system to private sector healthcare pro- viders, jurors in the criminal trial of local businessman Canover Watson heard Friday. Although the money for that proposed ex- pansion was spent, the CarePay system was never expanded to private sector providers. Allegations have been made during the course PREMIER: WRONG TIME FOR CLOCK CHANGE JAMES WHITTAKER jwhittaker@pinnaclemedialtd.com Government has walked back on plans to introduce Daylight Saving Time, saying it is not the right time for the change. Premier Alden McLaughlin, who had previ- ously announced that the clocks would go for- ward in March, bringing Cayman Islands time into alignment with the east coast of the U.S., confirmed Friday that is no longer the plan. Dan Hollis, of Margaritaville, delivers some of his award-winning drinks to judges in the mixology competition as fireworks fill the air at the annual Taste of Cayman at Festival Green at Camana Bay. Mr. Hollis won the competition. - PHOTO: TANEOS RAMSAY PLEASE TURN TO PAGE 11 » PLEASE TURN TO PAGE 8 » Dr. Roy Edison McTaggart PLEASE TURN TO PAGE 8 » PLEASE TURN TO PAGE 8 »2 LOCAL&REGIONAL Tuesday January 26, 2016 • Cayman Compass SATURDAY NIGHT: For your viewing pleasure, minors under the age of 18 will not be admitted to any lm starting after 6pm, unless accompanied by their parent. © y x *Additional charges will apply per 3D ticket requested. - TUESDAY - THE 5TH WAVE (PG13) 1:10 I 4:00 I 7:30 I 10:10 RIDE ALONG 2 (PG13) 1:00 I 3:30 I 7:00 I 10:00 POINT BREAK 3D (PG13) 1:20 2D I 4:30 I 7:20 2D I 10:05 NORM OF THE NORTH (PG) 12:50 I 3:10 I 5:25 I 7:40 I 9:55 STAR WARS VII 3D (PG13) 12:40 2D I 3:40 I 6:45 2D I 9:50 THE REVENANT (R) 12:15 I 3:40 I 7:10 Daily Matinees Every Day $8.00 Seniors, Mon-Fri Before 6pm Cayman Cinema@cbcinema6cbcinema6 640-FILM (640-3456) © Sponsored by: SATURDAY, JANUARY 30th, 8PM New president appointed for Cayman Islands Court of Appeal The U.K. coroner who is conducting the fresh in- quests into the deaths of those who died in 1989’s Hillsborough disaster has been sworn in as the new president of the Cayman Islands Court of Appeal. Sir John Goldring was sworn in via video link by Governor Helen Kilpatrick last week. According to a statement released by the Governor’s Office, the Judicial and Legal Services Commission car- ried out a recruitment pro- cess throughout April and May 2015, advertising the position internally, giving existing Justices of the Court of Appeal the oppor- tunity to submit expres- sions of interest. Ultimately, the commission recom- mended Justice Goldring as the successful candidate and the governor accepted the recommendation. He takes over from former Court of Appeal president, Sir John Chadwick, whose tenure ended on Jan. 19. The new president was sworn in by the governor in the presence of Chief Justice Anthony Smellie, Grand Court Judge Charles Quin, Courts Administrator Kevin McCormac and the Registrar of the Court of Appeal Audrey Bodden on Jan. 20. His term expires on Nov. 8, 2019. “It is my great honour to appoint Sir John Goldring as President of the Cayman Islands Court of Appeal,” Governor Kilpatrick said in the statement. “He brings with him many diverse skills and years of valuable expe- rience. I trust he will con- tinue to enhance the work of the Court of Appeal in his new post.” Justice Goldring currently serves as coroner for South Yorkshire (East) and West Yorkshire (West) and is con- ducting the new inquests for the Hillsborough disaster, in which 96 people died and 766 were injured at a foot- ball match between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest at Hillsborough Stadium, Sheffield, England, on April 15, 1989. He was appointed Queen’s Counsel in 1987 and elected a bencher in 1996. He was appointed a recorder in 1987, a deputy senior judge at Sovereign Base Areas in Cyprus from 1991 to 1999, a deputy High Court judge in 1996 and a judge of the Courts of Appeal of Jersey and Guernsey in 1998. He was appointed a High Court judge (Queen’s Bench Division) in 1999; he served as a presiding judge for the Midland circuit from 2002 to 2005 and commissioner for the Judicial Appointments Commission from 2006 to 2008. He became a Lord Justice of Appeal in 2008, deputy senior presiding judge of England and Wales from 2008 to 2009 and senior pre- siding judge of England and Wales from 2010 to 2012. The other Cayman Islands Court of Appeal judges are: Sir Bernard Rix, Sir George Newman, John Martin, QC, Sir Richard Field, Justice (Cecil) Dennis Morrison, and Sir Alan Moses. Sir John Goldring was sworn in via video link by Governor Helen Kilpatrick last week. Sir John Goldring Defense alleges conspiracy against officer CArol WINker cwinker@pinnaclemedialtd.com The trial of two police of- ficers accused of using exces- sive force against a person in custody by discharging tasers at him has been ad- journed until May 10. The case against Austin Etienne and Cardiff Robinson, which began on Wednesday, had not concluded by 4 p.m. on Thursday. Prosecution wit- ness Delroy Dyer had not yet been cross-examined by at- torney Natasha Bodden on behalf of Etienne. Crown counsel Candia James said she had one more witness to call after Mr. Dyer. Magistrate Philippa McFarlane consulted the court calendar and asked all counsel about their commit- ments. May 10 and 11 were the earliest dates that could be agreed. Mr. Dyer said in his evi- dence that he was present when the defendants were advised that they were being charged with common as- sault as the result of an in- cident in East End in the early hours of May 3, 2014. He also said that he recorded statements from the suspect/ victim on Oct. 22 and 27, 2014 – more than five months after the incident. Until then, there was no statement from the person who was the sub- ject of this alleged use of ex- cessive force, he agreed. Attorney Dennis Brady, on behalf of Robinson, told the witness, “My instruc- tions are that Mr. Robinson was targeted in the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service and being singled out in order to charge him with matters that will result in the loss of his job …. My instructions are that there is a conspiracy to do this.” Mr. Dyer replied, “I have no knowledge of that. I have no idea.” The court has already seen a video of the incident from the police helicopter; it shows the pursuit of the suspect from George Town to an interior road in East End and then at least four offi- cers around the driver’s side of the suspect’s car as he is pulled out. The court has also seen videos from cameras at- tached to the tasers deployed by the officers. One of the videos shows a machete on the floor by the driver’s seat. Ms. James has al- ready stated that one of the Crown’s admissions will be that the suspect/victim’s blood-alcohol level was .142. The legal limit in Cayman is .100. As a result of this inci- dent, the man faced charges in Traffic Court. During his testimony in this trial, he said he had found three sets of marks on his body after being “shocked” – they were on his right shoulder, right side above his waist, and right thigh. The defendants have not yet had a chance to give their evidence. From questions put to witnesses by their attor- neys, the case for the defense appears to be that use of the tasers was justified in the cir- cumstances in which the offi- cers found themselves. … the case for the defense appears to be that use of the tasers was justified in the circumstances in which the officers found themselves. Police taser trial adjourned Canadian diplomat visits Cayman Canada’s consul general to the Cayman Islands, Sylvain Fabi, made a courtesy visit to Cayman last week, to meet local officials, politicians and Canadian residents. Mr. Fabi, center, who is also High Commissioner of Canada to Jamaica and the Bahamas, and consul general for the Turks and Caicos, accompanied by Canada’s honorary consul in the Cayman Islands, Jeff Boucher, left, paid a visit to Premier Alden McLaughlin on Friday. During his stay in Cayman, Mr. Fabi also had a meeting with Governor Helen Kilpatrick. Ex El Salvador prESidEnt in coma aftEr brain hEmorrhagE SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) – Former Salvadoran President Francisco Flores is in a coma after suf- fering a brain hemorrhage and undergoing emer- gency surgery. Flores’s lawyer Yanira Ticas said Monday that the 56-year-old Flores was rushed to the hospital after fainting Sunday night. Tica says Flores’ right side was paralyzed. She said the hemorrhage was caused by a blood clot. Flores was El Salvador’s president from 1999 to 2004. He has been under house arrest awaiting trial on charges of embezzle- ment and illegal enrich- ment. He’s accused of di- verting more than $15 million which had been donated by Taiwan to help the victims of earthquakes in 2001. A court says $10 million of that went to the party that carried Flores to power and the remainder to him personally.The islands’ most-trusted news source 3 CAYMAN COMPASS • TUESDAY JANUARY 26, 2016 Who will you Stride for? Media Sponsors: Half Marathon ( Timed Race) at 6:00am Quarter Marathon at 7:00am PUBLIC BEACH, WEST BAY ROAD SUNDAY31JANUARY • North Side walk 7:00am Kaibo • Cayman Brac walk 7:00am Brac Reef Beach Resort Southern Cross Club • Walk 7:00am s ndAll procefit ted bene he Cayman Isla s Cancer Society Gold Sponsors: BB&P, Davenport, Krys Global Premium Sponsor: Cancer Treatment Centers of America® Register online at Call 949-7618 The islands’ most-trusted news source 4 – EDITORIAL – 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. From time to time, a small issue becomes dispro- portionately large — to the chagrin, and possibly the misfortune, of those who chose to ignore it. This usually happens when the issue becomes a metaphor for something more consequential — in this case the perception that governments cannot get anything done efficiently — even something so simple as reducing the speed limit on a particularly haz- ardous stretch of West Bay Road in the Seven Mile Beach corridor. Believe us, no sitting group of legislators wants to be branded as “The government that couldn’t change a street sign.” And yet, consider the following: • In November 2013, roads officials launched a public consultation process on the topic of speed limits and road safety island-wide. • In the first quarter of 2014, they gave Cabinet their plan, which included the proposal to lower the speed limit on West Bay Road from 40 miles per hour to 30 miles per hour. • More than a year passed (!), and in April 2015, Planning Minister Kurt Tibbetts said the speed changes would take effect in May 2015. That did not happen. • After that deadline came and went, officials said the changes would be made about four months later (!) in September 2015. That did not happen either. • Now we hear that the speed limit reduction is being packaged with other amendments to the traffic law, which Cabinet may consider during the next month. Meanwhile, the speed limit remains unchanged. So the question inevitably arises: What does it take for government to do something so simple as swapping out a street sign? Reflect for a moment on the number of entities involved in the process so far: the National Roads Authority and Traffic Management Panel, which studied existing speed limits and made recommen- dations; the Ministry of Planning, led by Minister Tibbetts, who has repeatedly promised the change will “soon come”; Cabinet, whose approval is needed in order to make the changes (of speed limit signs!); and the entire Legislative Assembly, which apparently needs to consider other alterations to the traffic law. And that’s not counting the workers who will actually replace the signs. Our fear is that the involvement of so many bureaucrats and politicians may have made the task so unnecessarily complex that it may never be accom- plished. (In that case, perhaps a “second-best” solution may be in order. We know of some unruly “gangers” who specialize in spray-can graffiti; they could probably do a “paint-over” of existing signs by sunup.) More seriously, we could make (and in many cases, have made) similar observations about multiple initia- tives this government has purportedly pursued, yet are still “pending” or remain “works in progress.” Let’s see — the George Town landfill, pensions, healthcare obligations, education reform, afford- able housing, cruise berthing, the “EY Report” (AKA “Project Future”), “one man one vote,” the revitaliza- tion of downtown George Town, the East-West arterial extension, mental health facility improvements, and now, apparently, even the most modest measure of implementing Daylight Saving Time. The postponement of this last item may have more significance than might first be apparent. You see, if the government had persisted in its intention to “spring ahead” in March as planned, it would have given the country an extra hour of daylight in the evening — time that officials could have used, possibly, to put up a road sign or two. When government cannot even change a street sign Tuesday January 26, 2016 • Cayman COmpass Letter to the editor Cayman’s ‘underclass’ I was an attendee last week at the excellent Cayman Economic Outlook confer- ence, the theme of which was “inequality.” While not typically one to raise ques- tions at such events, I posed a question which has irked me for some time and to which I did not receive a sat- isfactory response … The term “underclass” had been mentioned on a number of occasions during the event in the context of unskilled expat labor as though these people are the most unfortunate of those living among us. I would contend that al- though these people do in- deed survive on extremely modest incomes far below anyone’s poverty line, they are not the real unfortu- nates here. These people typically come to the island knowing what they will re- ceive by way of income; they live very carefully and so still manage to send money home to their fami- lies. For them the new min- imum wage will present a welcome pay raise allowing a little more money to be sent home each month. Rather, the real under- class in the Cayman Islands is those in the group I would term “unemployed and un- employable.” This is a group of Caymanian citizens that due to a variety of issues (typically poor education, limited skill set, low moti- vation and/or past prison re- cord) cannot or will not get employment in either the private or public sectors. We all see these people walking the streets or riding their bicycles aimlessly in the midday sun with their heads down and defeated expressions on their faces. They receive little or nothing from the government so typically live with their parent(s) and seek handouts from whatever family can help out. It is young (typi- cally) males of this set that will turn to crime and drugs as their only option to get some cash and find a release from the hopelessness of their plight. My question was, “Why can we not do more for these people when we can clearly afford to help them?” Our leaders seem to think that they can pass ownership of this problem to the islands’ private sector, blaming it year after year for not employing all of them. I would offer that we can do better. We are rightly congratulating ourselves on the islands’ achievements in reducing its debts year on year, yet allow this rela- tively small set of people to suffer unnecessarily. While I am no socialist, I contend that those who are clearly unable to work should be afforded a basic living wage sufficient to cover a modest rent and de- cent quality of life. Those who are able to work yet re- main unemployed should be provided with work by the government at the new min- imum wage ($6 per hour) on a long-term basis. This work can be of any sort deemed to be productive such as cleaning our streets, beaches and public areas in the manner carried on prior to Christmas. While a training element could be married to this scheme for certain people, all should be eligible for the money if they are prepared to turn up for work and perform as instructed within their abilities. As a side benefit to such a policy, almost all of the money paid out would be used to make purchases from local businesses (such people will not be engaging in overseas shopping trips), so our businesses will ben- efit and the islands will im- mediately get a portion of the money back in addi- tional duties from the on- island items purchased. Furthermore, when a person who has been long-term un- employed can demonstrate a habit of consistently turning up for work, he or she will be much more likely to be looked upon favorably when applying for a job than if no work record was available. Eamon mcErlean italy, eU can’t wait on bank reform BloomBerg View editorial Board In recent years, Europe has grown accustomed to fi- nancial panic – but the latest scare wasn’t about Greece or Cyprus or Ireland. The cause for alarm was Italy’s troubled banks. In case you’d forgotten, Italy is the European Union’s fourth- biggest economy. Europe as a whole has been slow to resolve its banking difficulties, but Italy especially so. The sudden selloff of Italian bank shares shows that de- cisive action on their non- performing loans can’t wait any longer. Italy and its partners in the European Union are discussing a plan. They need to wrap up the talking and act. There’s no longer any pre- tending that the issue is con- fined to smaller lenders, such as the four that Italy’s govern- ment rescued last November. Complacency of that sort ended when the European Central Bank asked six banks for more information. One was Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena, Italy’s oldest and third-largest lender. Since the start of this year the bank’s market value halved before recovering somewhat toward the end of last week. If Monte dei Paschi is an extreme case, it isn’t by much. Italy’s ratio of non- performing loans, at 17 per- cent, is more than four times the European average (and Europe’s banks are in worse shape than America’s). The answer is to create a “bad bank” to absorb these loans, so that the rest of the system can be restored to health and serve its es- sential purpose of lending in support of economic growth. The question is how to allocate the accumu- lated losses across the sys- tem’s various stakeholders. The European Union has new rules that rightly require bank shareholders and creditors to carry much of this burden. It’s also insisting that Italy curb its public borrowing, limiting the scope for public subsidy. Italy’s prime minister, Matteo Renzi, has pushed back against some the European Commission’s demands. A little more flexibility on both sides can bridge this gap. The EU would do well to remember that Renzi is trying, against strong domestic oppo- sition, to be the pro-market, fiscally responsible reformer that Italy needs. In the larger task of reforming and mod- ernizing Italy’s economy and governance, he’s the ally Europe wants. Further delay would be dangerous. Italy has a vibrant business community and ex- cellent long-term prospects, but an unrepaired financial system puts them in jeop- ardy. The last thing the rest of Europe needs is a worsening crisis in one of its largest economies, just as the EU and its central bank are struggling to revive demand and avoid the trap of deflation. Italy and Europe need to come to terms on bank re- form, and quickly. © 2016, Bloomberg Those who are able to work yet remain unemployed should be provided with work by the government at the new minimum wage ($6 per hour) on a long-term basis. Further delay would be dangerous. Italy has a vibrant business community and excellent long-term prospects, but an unrepaired financial system puts them in jeopardy. 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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Race route and rules on www.caymanhash.com Join Us For Any questions email: caymanhash@gmail.com Starts: 6:00 am Awards: 10:00 am Entry Fee: CI $120 per team CROSS ISLAND RELAY Come out and participate in the longest running race event in the Cayman Islands. Teams of 6 people run 4 miles each starting from Colliers Public Beach and finishing at Smith Cove. T-shirts for all participants. Trophies awarded in male, female and corporate divisions. Register early to avoid disappointment – race limited to 100 teams. CROSS ISLAND RELAY HASH HOUSE HARRIERS MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT & GENDER AFFAIRS Overseas Scholarship Opportunities The Education Council is currently accepting applications from Caymanians wishing to pursue tertiary studies overseas. Applications must be submitted online at: www.education.gov.ky/scholarships The Scholarship Secretariat can be contacted by: Phone: 244-2482 • Email: scholarships@gov.ky Application Period: 15th November 2015 to 31st January 2016 (no late applications accepted) Police informant fighting deportation James Whittaker jwhittaker@pinnaclemedialtd.com Marlon Dillon, the bank robber turned police in- formant, has launched a new legal battle to prevent him from being sent home to Jamaica. Dillon is facing the pros- pect of being deported after serving a three-year sen- tence for his part in the rob- bery of Cayman National Bank, when half a million dollars was stolen. In previous court testi- mony, it emerged that Dillon fears for his life in both Jamaica and the Cayman Islands because of his ev- idence and had earlier sought to be transferred to the U.K., to be with his wife and child. Dillon pleaded guilty to his role in the Cayman National Bank raid and testi- fied against his accomplices, who were all convicted of the crime. He also confessed to being the getaway driver in another robbery at the WestStar Television Centre and testified in that case. He also gave evidence against Brian Borden, who was convicted of the murder of Robert Mackford Bush. The Jamaican national, married to a Caymanian, is now challenging the removal of his permanent residency and employment rights in the Cayman Islands, which were revoked as a result of his own convictions. In previous court testi- mony, it was revealed that Dillon, who for a long time was kept in solitary confine- ment for his own safety in the George Town police cells, had sought assistance from authorities in Cayman to be transferred to the U.K. Giving evidence during the retrial of the CNB rob- bers in February, Dillon testi- fied that he had been served with a deportation notice by the Immigration Department. “They are in the process of revoking my permanent resi- dence and I will be deported after that,” he told the court. Now he is seeking to con- test that decision, which was later upheld by the Immigration Appeals Tribunal. Walkers law firm filed an originating motion in the Grand Court last week chal- lenging the tribunal’s Jan. 12 decision to dismiss his ap- peal. The motion claims the decision was wrong in law and requests that it be set aside and Mr. Dillon’s appeal against the revocation of his residency status be allowed. Dillon and his accom- plices in the robbery trial are Jamaican nationals. Baroness Benjamin to be ICCI commencement speaker A member of the House of Lords who is also a broad- caster, actress and advo- cate for children’s welfare will be the speaker at the International College of the Cayman Islands’ commence- ment ceremony next week. Baroness Floella Benjamin, known in the U.K. in the ‘70s and ‘80s as one of the presenters of children’s BBC television shows “Play School” and “Play Away,” is currently Chancellor of the University of Exeter and a staunch campaigner for chil- dren’s rights. Born in Trinidad but brought up in Britain from the age of 10, she was the first Trinidadian woman to be made a life peer in the House of Lords – in 2010. “It is an honor to wel- come Baroness Benjamin to celebrate commencement with us,” said ICCI President David Marshall. “We were looking for an amazing voice to celebrate this outstanding class. Baroness Benjamin’s life of professional excel- lence and service represents just that.” The baroness said she immediately agreed to be speaker at commencement ceremony after Mr. Marshall invited her. “I did so because I use every opportunity to in- spire and motivate people of all ages to achieve and im- prove their lives, a subject I speak about frequently in The House of Lords,” she said. “My message is always the same wherever I go and that is, be worthy, never give up and keep smiling, because winners smile. And to those who will be re- ceiving their degrees and diplomas I say education is your passport to life. Go out and change the world, be the person people can trust and make a differ- ence in this confused and wounded world.” After leaving school, Baroness Benjamin worked briefly in banking and ac- counting before becoming an actress in 1970, appearing in numerous films and tele- vision shows. In 1987, she formed her own film and tele- vision production company, making children’s TV pro- grams. She continues to ap- pear in film, TV dramas and children’s shows. In 2001, she received an OBE for services to broad- casting and 2004 she was awarded the BAFTA Special Lifetime Award for her ser- vices to children’s television. She is also an author of more than 30 books, in- cluding “Coming to England,” which is now used as a re- source tool in schools; in 2003, it was adapted by her production company into a film for the BBC. She led a 20-year cam- paign to create the role of a state minister for children, which achieved its goal in 2003. She also leads a cam- paign to save U.K.-made chil- dren’s television programs and has been spoken out about children accessing on- line pornography. She has spent 10 years as Chancellor of the University of Exeter, a role from which she will step down this year. ICCI commencement cer- emonies will be held Feb. 4 at the Westin resort. Baroness Floella Benjamin6 District Days Tuesday January 26, 2016 • Cayman Compass Town hall social draws a crowd 50 years ago: Training received, and visitors from Texas In the Jan. 26, 1966 edi- tion of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, news items from George Town included: “Mr. George Seymour re- cently attended an exten- sive course in transverse engines, hydrolastic sus- pension, disc brakes and a general course in auto me- chanics. This was held at John Crook Ltd. In Kingston, Jamaica, for a period of two weeks. “Mr. Seymour attained a standard to the level of that required by B.M.C. Service Ltd. Cowley, Oxford, England. “This course was taken to en- able Mr. Seymour to service all Austin cars in use in Grand Cayman for which Messrs. R.E. McTaggart & Bro. are the agents in the Cayman Islands. “Mr. & Mrs. Bennie Bodden were happy to have their elder daughter, Mrs. Olney Wood (affec- tionately known as ‘Ethel’) of Port Arthur, Texas, who paid a flying visit just after Christmas. Although she was here for only two days, she visited many of her relatives and friends. Ethel was ac- companied by her sister Mrs. Arthur Wood (Velona) and her beautiful little baby daughter Sheila. They will be re- maining in the island for some time.” Jewel levy jlevy@pinnaclemedialtd.com It was a full house at a recent evening of fun and fellowship at the town hall in George Town harkening back to the days of old- time Cayman. A social hosted by Caymanians Against Economic Injustice held on Saturday, Jan. 16, drew more than 100 attendees, many of them seniors, keen to relive some memories, and to enjoy spicy corned beef sandwiches and peppermint candy, too. Featuring music from Dennom Bodden and his brother, Gary Scott, the evening was emceed by Quincy Brown. Back in the day, district town halls were the cultural center for most major social community events, but none were as anticipated as a town hall dance night. Quadrille, circle dance, sand yard, kitchen dance and waltzes played by local live bands such as Radley and the Happy Boys, Kitchner Solomon, James Thomas and many others was the old-fashioned way to have fun and meet people from the other districts. Chairs were placed around the dance floor and in the middle folks would dance to songs such as “Dog War In Matches Lane,” “Beef In Cane Piece,” “Sharpen The Butcher’s Knife,” and “Munsey Boat In The Sound.” When a dance was going to be held, the women, and the men too, would spend the day primping and prepping for the function. “There were no hair- dressers, so the ladies used hot combs and cut up brown paper to curl their hair. They dressed in can-can dresses with an elastic neck, puff sleeve blouses and wide skirts,” recalled 81-year-old Olga General. “Those days, a man was not consider dressed unless he had on a felt hat,” she added. Back then, the dances began at 8 p.m. and ended at midnight. “Those were the good old days,” Ms. General said. “We don’t have dances like that no more.” Ms. General recalled going to the dances with her mother and peeking through the window slats. For a pre-teenager, catching a glimpse of the moves of the older folks was like a “coming of age” pass to the dances. Ms. General recalled a lady by the name of Sadie kicking up a storm on the dance floor and Allan “BamBam” Seymour win- ning the prize for the best dressed man although he was wearing no socks. “Oh, how times have changed,” said Ms. General. “There were no lights in the town square – except for the one shining out the town hall, which would be turned on just before people started arriving.” Neals Godfrey, 78, also re- members peeking through the windows to watch dances as a youngster, and recalled some people would carry a little bottle of rum to sip on, but they could not take it in- side the dance. “The most important thing about those town hall dances was, we shared love those days,” said Ms. General. “Most older folks did not know how to spell the word love, but they knew how to show it, de- spite the differences.” After the dance, it was a combined effort to stack the chairs and leave the hall in good order for the next event that would be staged there. The boys would accompany the girls home and shine the way with a flashlight. Highlights of the recent dance included Nolly Brown performing “The Impossible Dream” and “My Way,” and Richard Bernard, who per- formed a number of musical numbers themed around the Caymanian seaman. Hardie Welcome performed gospel songs, and Crosby Walton re- cited “The Crippled Boy” from memory, a poem with more than 20 verses which he learned in school over 60 years ago. Attorney and historian Steve McField gave humorous accounts of the dances held at the town hall in George Town back in the ‘50s, while Alvernie Watson (known as Awa-wa), 91, shared funny stories and impressed with her dancing prowess. Also at the social, Mrs. Watson and Mr. McField, along with Janilee Clifford, Elrita Seymour, Georgette Ebanks, Sadie Chollette, Dorline Welcome, Jane Ramoon, Arthur General, Clifton Bodden, Allan (Ha Ha) Moore, Capt. Paul Hurlston, Dale Ramoon, JC Connor, Neals Godfrey, Dr. Steve Tomlinson and Louis Ebanks all received awards of recognition. Barbara (Baba) Myles, Jane ramoon and Vernice Myles. - Photos: Darvin Ebanks Louis ebanks, allan Moore and Neals godfrey were recognized for their community service. Camana Bay’s newest building, 18 Forum Lane, will be having its official grand opening and ribbon cut- ting ceremony on Wednesday, Jan. 27. The building’s anchor tenant, PwC, moved in in late 2015. At 85,000 square feet and designed by Lake|Flato the building is on track to achieve the LEED Gold environmental certification in 2016. The Wellness Committee of the Cayman Islands Government is calling all come- dians, actors, musicians, poets, dancers, models or those with other talents to perform in a talent showcase in the GAB Cafeteria at 5 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 29. Art is also welcome for display. For more information, email wellness@gov.ky. The Department of Counselling Services and the Family Resource Centre are holding a dinner dance for fam- ilies with children of special needs on Friday, Jan. 29 starting at 7 p.m. Parents of children with special needs, their chil- dren and teacher/specialist staff are all invited for an evening of relaxation for the adults and fun for the children. The adult portion of the free event will be held at the Lighthouse School and the children’s portion will be at Mary Miller Hall next door. For tickets and information con- tact the Family Resource Centre on 949-0006 or email frc@gov.ky. This week in GT Quincy Brown and richard Bernard, on guitar, were on hand to entertain the crowd. District Days George TownGeorge Town District Days West BayWest Bay District Days Sister IslandsSister Islands District Days Bodden TownBodden Town District Days East End North Side7 District Days Cayman Compass • Tuesday January 26, 2016 Library reopens, literacy week kicks off at school It has been an eventful time for literacy at West Bay’s Sir John A. Cumber Primary School, with the official re- opening of the school li- brary on Tuesday, Jan. 19 and the commencement of the school’s literacy week taking place from Jan. 26 to 29. The library re-opening was marked by a ceremony at the S. Kidd Memorial Hall, with the entire stu- dent body present to mark the occasion. Speakers Chief Officer for the Ministry of Education, Employment and Gender Affairs Christen Suckoo, Deputy Opposition Leader Bernie Bush, and PTA President Vanda Powery were joined by the school choir at the ceremony. Visitors and invited guests then had the chance to tour the library. “We want to express our sincere appreciation to Brad Wilson from the Department of Education Services and Carol Peart from the Savannah Primary School for their assistance in the process,” said Sir John A. Cumber library resources co- ordinator Annette Vaughan. While the library is not itself new, department lit- eracy coach Giselle Elias explained the space had been re-imagined and new reading areas and books had been added to the collection. “The library was not re- ally being used,” she said. “Only years 4, 5, and 6 had any library time scheduled, and the lower years were not using it at all, before.” Now readers will be able to use the space not only during school hours but after school as well, and all years will be able to check out books. Along with inviting dec- orations adorning the walls, a new cozy reading area has been outfitted with bean bags, boasting a col- lection of books catering to every age group. The shelves, bursting with books, over- look tables set up with games and activities aimed at building literacy. Another set of tables boasts piles of more than 1,000 newly purchased books ready to be taken home by young readers, with the aim of making literacy a true family affair. The literacy week activi- ties are arranged around the themes of “Hats off to a good book,” “Be a STAR and read aloud,” “We SCORE with a good book,” and “Bananas for books,” all with associated games, activities and proj- ects catering to readers of all levels, including a classroom door decorating contest, story board competition, guest readers and a book swap. 50 years ago: Fried rice, fun and farewell The Jan. 19, 1966 Caymanian Weekly, a pre- cursor of the Cayman Compass, reported: “On Thursday last, about 70 invited guests spent a very en- joyable evening at the Delmac Supper Club in West Bay. They gathered to bid ‘farewell’ to Mr. and Mrs. Alec Robertson and Miss Louise Johnson who left on the 15th to reside in the U.S. “Alec and Beulah will be making their home in Los Angeles, Calif., and Louise, who will stay with them for a while, is to make her final destination in the U.S. at Ithaca, New York, with her sister Mary. “The party, with Mr. Vassel Johnson as M.C., commenced with cocktails after which a delicious Chinese meal was served buffet style when all the guests ‘tucked in’ to a well-filled plate of chop suey, sweet and sour pork, Chinese roast chicken, fried rice, salad, etc. When everyone had finished their dinner, Mr. Vassel Johnson took the mike, giving everyone a welcome and expressing the hope that all would thoroughly enjoy their evening. “He called upon Mr. Ernest Panton and Mr. Ormond Panton who each said a few words ex- pressing the good wishes of all to Alec, Beulah and Louise.” The whole school celebrated the reopening of the library. Chief Officer for the Ministry of Education Christen Suckoo, left, and Mark Ray of the Department of Education Services were on hand for the library reopening. Literacy coach Giselle Elias shows off some of the new materials available to the school’s young readers.Lucil Cavallaro, Kayla Wright, Erin Parchment and Alejandro Ebanks enjoy the new reading nook. District Days West BayThe islands’ most-trusted news source 8 TUESDAY JANUARY 26, 2016 • CAYMAN COMPASS Jamal Young 1971-2016 Memorial Service will be announced at a later date. The Family of the late Julia Hydes wishes to express their sincere appreciation for the messages, calls, visits and the other expressions of kindness shown during our diffi cult time. Special thank you to the Cayman Islands HospiceCare, her caregiver Eulalee Malcolm, Dr. Christian, the Public Health Nurses, as well as, her son and daughter-in-law,Edroy and Sylvia, whom she lived with until the end. The Family of the late Julia Hydes The Family of the late Julia Hydes The Family of the late Julia Hydes The Family of the late Julia Hydes It’s been 3 years since you passed away, I hope you know how much you meant to us. We think about you every day, We love and miss you in our own special way, No one knows how many times we have broken down and cried, While it has been difficult, we have been amazed by the kindness and love That we have received from family and friends. You are missed each and every day, you were someone very special who meant more than words can say. Gone but not forgotten Your wife Rose, children-Tarek and Jayden. ERROL CHARLES WRIGHT DECEMBER 9, 1957- JANUARY 23, 2013 than 35 years, and he helped to bring free education to the Cayman Islands, intro- ducing the Compulsory Free Education Bill, which passed in 1931. Dr. McTaggart joins the ranks of national heroes James (Jim) Manoah Bodden, William Warren Conolly, Thomas William Farrington, Sybil Joyce Hylton, Ormond L. Panton, Desmond V. Watler, Mary Evelyn Wood, and Sybil McLaughlin who is only the living recipient of the award. Following the installation of Cayman’s new national hero, Agriculture Minister Kurt Tibbetts and Leyda Nicholson-Makasare, deputy chief officer for Planning, Lands, Agriculture, Housing and Infrastructure, presented awards to the 325 pioneers in agriculture selected for rec- ognition this year. Awards were given to indi- viduals, some posthumously, in five categories. There were 19 people honored as early pioneers, 38 hon- ored as pioneers, 17 recog- nized as emerging pioneers, 109 placed on the memorial scroll, and 142 long-service certificates awarded. “Their labors of love are the reason we are here today to celebrate their achieve- ments,” Mr. Tibbetts said. “My personal appreciation of our farmers is well-known, and we still have many things to look forward to from this sector.” “I can only encourage our young people to follow in their footsteps – with what are sure to be equally re- warding results,” he added. The ceremony, held in Heroes Square and attended by Governor Helen Kilpatrick, was filled with pomp and cir- cumstance, and featured a parade of unformed detach- ments of various services and community organizations. Later, 200 young schoolchil- dren walked through the square, waving the flag of the Cayman Islands. After the presentation of awards, wreaths were laid in tribute to all of the Cayman Islands’ national heroes and nation builders, and the cer- emony closed with a perfor- mance of the national song, “Beloved Isle Cayman” by Rudy Myles and Lisa Scott. Following the ceremony, attendees could sample fare from local cooks at food stalls, or tour an agriculture display at the town hall. The display will run until Friday, Jan. 29, and features photos from the National Archives, farming artifacts, plants tra- ditionally farmed in the Cayman Islands and more. For photos of the event, see page 12. Caymanian flavors with in- ternational flair. Crowd favorites in- cluded the oxtail ravioli at Catch, the salted choco- late caramel ice cream jar from Anchor and Den and the short-rib gnocchi pou- tine at The Ritz-Carlton booth, which had a long queue all night long. The festival also fea- tured a number of compe- titions, where chefs – both professional and amateur – and mixologists show- cased their skills. The first contest of the evening was the Heavy Cake competition, which celebrated Cayman’s unof- ficial national dish – cas- sava cake. Five competed in the Heavy Cake competi- tion, including last year’s winner, Renda Cornwall. Ms. Cornwall was awarded second place this year, but was pleased that her colleague, 21-year-old Krysta Parchman, won first place, taking home a cash prize of $300. “Ms. Renda was my in- spiration to join the com- petition,” Ms. Parchman said. “It feels good to win. I’ve been perfecting rec- ipes for about a year and a half. I’m really proud.” In another contest, pre- vious Cayman Cookout “cheftestants” Maureen Cubbon and Jolene Nelson battled against Michael Treacy and Neville Hicks in the Bon Vivant and The Best Dressed Chicken Cook-Off. With 15 min- utes to concoct an orig- inal recipe with the in- gredients at hand, the men magicked an elabo- rate chicken and pumpkin dish with a creamy garlic, mushroom and tar- ragon sauce, while the la- dies created a Caribbean chicken “faux bruschetta” served on fried plantain instead of bread. It was a close competition, with a one-point difference, but the female team proved victorious. Prior to competing, Ms. Cubbon whipped up some vegetable fritters with three young volunteer sous-chefs at Bon Vivant’s demonstration kitchen, including 9-year-old Ava Stone, who showed she knew her way around a vegetable grater – no sur- prise, given that she said her favorite dishes to make at home are “salads for my dad.” Later in the evening, nine contestants battled in the Seven Fathoms Rum Mixologist Competition, but Margaritaville’s re- nowned “flair bartender” Dan Hollis stole the show, adeptly using the se- cret ingredient of scotch bonnet peppers. As the finalists in the mixology competi- tion were still shaking and stirring, a huge fire- works display lit up the sky, before the rest of the evening’s enter- tainment began. The crowd was treated to performances by local singer Shameka Clarke, local band Heat, and by Rod Stewart, Elton John and Tina Turner impersonators. The winner of Cayman’s Favourite Restaurant award – the people’s choice award of the event – will be announced later this week, as will the evening’s other big award winners. For more photos, see page 10. “As with most of the is- sues government deals with, we listen to the public. Despite the results of the ear- lier survey, we have received considerable objections to the introduction of Daylight Saving Time,” he said. “As such, we do not be- lieve that now is the right time to bring legislation to the House.” Mr. McLaughlin initially made the announcement in May last year that Daylight Saving Time would be im- plemented. An implemen- tation committee was es- tablished and a Daylight Saving Time Bill was pub- lished in December, ahead of a planned switch on March 1 this year. An introduction to the bill stated, “It is envisaged that the adoption of day- light saving time will bring several positive changes, in- cluding increased sunlight in the evenings, which could facilitate increased outdoor playtime for children, pro- vide longer outdoor time for sports enthusiasts and en- courage more family time outdoors in the evening.” It also suggests there will be some benefit to the finan- cial and tourism industries from being in sync with New York time. Barry Bodden, the pres- ident of the Chamber of Commerce said its stance re- mained the same. “Our position hasn’t changed. It is something that the chamber membership supports. There was public consultation about it and the premier announced [govern- ment] was moving forward. If that has changed, there is nothing we can do, except hold our position. “It has always been our belief that it would be benefi- cial to the financial industry and tourism industry.” Sandra Hill, a vocal op- ponent to the move on so- cial media, said she was pleased to see the premier had decided not to imple- ment Daylight Saving Time and hoped the idea would be ditched permanently. She said it was an odd move at a time when other countries where consid- ering getting rid of the policy of changing clocks with the seasons. “The majority of the people are simply not in support of this and there was not a sufficient business case made for its implemen- tation,” she said. Plenty to savor at Taste of Cayman CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Premier Alden McLaughlin, who had previously announced that the clocks would go forward in March, bringing Cayman Islands time into alignment with the east coast of the U.S., confirmed Friday that is no longer the plan. Premier: Wrong time for clock change CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Dr. Roy named as new national hero Dr. Roy McTaggart, second from left, shares a laugh with Prince Philip in Jamaica in the 1960s. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 The festival also featured a number of competitions, where chefs – both professional and amateur – and mixologists showcased their skills.WEDNESDAY, JAN. 27 GRAND COURT JURORS: The Grand Court jury report date has been changed. All Grand Court jurors in the January – April session are advised that the report date of Tuesday, Jan. 26 has been changed and they should report for jury duty on Wednesday, Jan. 27 at 9:45 a.m. Call the Jury Information line at 945-5072 for the most up-to-date information. ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE: Cardinall Avenue in central George Town will be closed from 10 p.m. tonight until 3 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 30 for the Poinciana Festival. Part of Albert Panton Avenue (between Cardinall Avenue and the Scotia Bank parking lot) will also be closed for the festivities. THURSDAY, JAN. 28 MUSIC ON THE MENU: Cayman Arts Festival presents Music on the Menu, an evening of music and fine dining. Featured are soprano Anne Walsh, oboist Lauren Knuckey and pianists Glen Inanga and Allie Cortens. 6:30 p.m. at Luca Restaurant. Tickets are $125, which include welcome drink and canapes, concert and 3-course dinner with wine. For advance reservations, email enquiries@caymanartsfestival. com or call 922-5550. BUSINESS WORKSHOP: “Social Media Tips for Micro and Small Businesses” by Cayman Islands Yellow Pages and KRyS Global. 5:30–7:30 p.m. at the Chamber of Commerce office in Governors Square. Free. Register online at www.caymanchamber.ky. BRAC COURT: Summary Court is held at the Aston Rutty Civic Centre from 10 a.m. today and tomorrow. FRIDAY, JAN. 29 SPECIAL NIGHT FOR SPECIAL NEEDS: Dinner dance for adults, play stations for children. 7–9 p.m. The Lighthouse School canteen will be the setting for parents of children with special needs, and teaching and specialist staff. Live music, massage therapy and information on support services. Mary Miller Hall will be only for children with special needs and their siblings, with games, stories, videos and activities for all needs and abilities. Must have tickets to attend. For free tickets, contact the Family Resource Centre in the Compass Centre, 949-0006, frc@gov.ky. POINCIANA FESTIVAL: Event runs from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. along Cardinall Avenue and George Town waterfront. Local artists will have a variety of art, photos, crafts and jewelry for sale. Street dance with live music and food. For more information, email info@poinciana.ky. JUNIOR YOUTH ORCHESTRA: Any students age 12 or younger who play an orchestral instrument are invited to join in the Cayman Arts Festival. Rehearsals are Fridays 3:30-4:30 p.m. at the John Gray High School Music Department. Email fmcconvey@yahoo.com for more information. SUNDAY, JAN. 31 STRIDE AGAINST CANCER: Cayman Islands Cancer Society annual fundraiser. Half-marathon (13.1 miles) begins at Seven Mile Beach Public Beach at 6 a.m. Quarter-marathon (6.5 miles) begins at 7 a.m. at Public Beach. North Side Stride begins at 7 a.m. from the boat launch next to Over the Edge, ending at Kaibo. Transport back to boat launch provided. The Little Cayman Stride starts at 7 a.m. from the Southern Cross Club. The Cayman Brac Stride starts at 7 a.m. at the Alexander Hotel and goes to the Reef Hotel. For registration and payment details, visit www.cics.ky/ index.php/Events/stride-2016. MARITIME SCHOLARSHIP: Today is the deadline to apply. The Maritime Authority and the Ministry of Education, Employment and Gender Affairs offer a scholarship in the areas of naval architecture, marine engineering, marine survey, maritime administration and nautical studies. Applicants should be 18 or over. Consideration will be given to applicants looking at specialist maritime legal services, human resource management, accounting, information technology and other areas which support the maritime sector. Information at www.cishipping.com or human.resources@cishipping. com, or 949-8831 or the Cayman Islands Shipping Registry Facebook page. ‘HATITUDE’ TRUST GALA: Fundraiser for the National Trust at Grand Old House. Patrons are encouraged to dress as someone famous from history, whether real or fantasy, in full regalia or just highlighted by choice of hat. Tickets for Brunch Upon a Time are available at the Trust retail store at the Dart Family Park in South Sound. Unlimited bubbles and a brunch buffet. Cost: $75 for Trust members, $100 for non-members, $105 for Trust annual membership and ticket, $1,500 for a corporate table. For further information or to reserve tickets, email marketing@nationaltrust.org.ky or call 749-1121. OVERSEAS SCHOLARSHIPS: The application process for overseas tertiary scholarships began on Nov. 15. The deadline for submissions is Jan. 31. Visit www.education.gov.ky/ scholarships to apply online. WEDNESDAY, FEB. 10 BEAUTIFUL BABY CONTEST: To be held at the 49th Agricultural Show on Ash Wednesday, at the Stacy Watler Pavilion, Lower Valley at 11 a.m. Open to boys and girls, ages infants to 48 months. For more information and registration forms, contact Eziethamae “Zeta” Bodden, 916-1559. SUNDAY, FEB. 14 RUN FOR LOVE: 5K run/walk. 4 p.m. start and finish at Bayshore Mall. All proceeds benefit children at the NCVO’s Foster Home. Registration fee is $15 Adults, $5 under 18. Children’s race, free. Trophies, medals for top finishers plus automatic entry for raffle. Register online at www. caymanactive.com/valentines or from 2:30 p.m. on day of race. For more information, contact 949-2124 or ncvocoordinator@ncvo.org.ky. GENERAL INTEREST CAREERS, EDUCATION AND TRAINING: Chamber of Commerce Expo to be held on Feb. 26. Businesses interested in exhibiting should contact Nicola Burke at 743- 9129 or email membership@ caymanchamber.ky. REEF RESTORATION: Certified divers are invited to work on the Cayman Magic Reef restoration in George Town. A schedule of work dates and times is posted on Facebook under Cayman Magic Reef Recovery. Dates and times are listed under Events, for volunteers to check and sign up. BUSINESS LICENSING: Business owners now have the option of paying their trade and business licensing fees using bank-issued credit and debit cards. License fees are payable at the counter, located on the first floor in the Government Administration Building, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Mondays to Fridays. For more information, call the Department of Commerce and Investment on 945-0943 or email info@dci.gov.ky. ADULT ART COURSES: New art courses at the National Gallery include drawing and painting, followed by batik and hatting. See www. nationalgallery.org.ky/news/ ngci2016adultcourses. CONSUMER PROTECTION: The Law Reform Commission invites comment on the discussion paper, “Consumer Protection – Entrenching Consumer Supremacy in Cayman Islands Legislation.” The paper can be viewed on www.lrc.gov.ky. Submissions should be emailed to cilrc@ gov.ky or sent by post or hand to the Director of the Law Reform Commission, 4th Floor, Government Administration Building, Portfolio of Legal Affairs, 133 Elgin Avenue, George Town, Grand Cayman, P.O. Box 136, Grand Cayman KY1-9000. Deadline is April 29. 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