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Mr. Miller said he presumed that most who receive the seamen and veterans coverage are older Cayman citizens who likely need more care. “Why is the premium for the average civil servant higher than the seamen’s and vet- erans’ coverage?” Mr. Miller asked. Cayman Islands National Insurance Com- pany Chief Executive Lonny Tibbetts said Tuesday that the additional premium cost as- sociated with civil service healthcare coverage includes expenses for “tertiary” medical care – when government workers require off-island or specialist medical assistance, for example. The annual premiums for seamen and veterans do not include such specialist care coverage. In the event that a retired seaman or former serviceman requires tertiary care, government has a separate fund to pay for it. Budget estimates show Cayman plans to spend more than $17 million during the up- coming 18-month budget on those types of healthcare expenditures for seamen, veterans and indigents – Caymanians who have no healthcare coverage. The 12-month budgeted amount for the CINICO REPORTS HOME CARE ‘FRAUD’ TO POLICE Caregiver’s signature forged on official document The Cayman Islands National Insurance Company has reported a case of suspected fraud in its home healthcare program to po- lice after a patient who was supposed to be receiving the care said that had not happened. CINICO Chief Executive Officer Lonny Tibbetts told the Legislative Assembly’s Fi- nance Committee on Tuesday that it appeared someone had forged a signature on an official document stating that care had been provided during a certain period. “We believe we have received fraudulent documents,” Mr. Tibbetts said. “They forged the signatures of the former caregiver.” No evidence was presented to CINICO to show that a change in the patient’s caregiver had occurred, Mr. Tibbetts said. The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service said officers opened an investigation after re- ceiving the complaint last week. Legislative Assembly members on the Fi- nance Committee questioned Mr. Tibbetts re- garding how receipts from the home-care pro- gram were authenticated if they are received from the caregiver, rather than from the pa- tient receiving the service. “The only evidence we have of a caregiver is a signed copy of their caregiver application form,” Mr. Tibbetts said. East End MLA Arden McLean asked whether those signatures were examined to see if, in all cases, they “match up.” “For the most part, yes, sir,” Mr. Tibbetts said. “What do you mean ‘for the most part?’” Mr. McLean asked. PLEASE TURN TO PAGE 8 » PLEASE TURN TO PAGE 8 » Cayman photographer presents at United Nations North Side resident and award-winning photographer Ellen Cuylaerts announces the winners and runners-up of the United Nations World Oceans Day Photo Competition at U.N. headquarters in New York last week. Ms. Cuylaerts also addressed the annual World Oceans Day reception on June 8 at the United Nations. For more, see page 2. Watson, Aspinall blacklisted by finance regulator BRENT FULLER bfuller@pinnaclemedialtd.com Canover Norbert Watson and Robert Neil Aspinall have each been identified by the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority as “not a fit and proper person” to hold certain positions in the Cayman Islands financial ser- vices industry. According to CIMA decision notices dated June 7, Watson has been determined to have contravened the Directors Reg- istration and Licensing Law and is no longer considered eligible to hold a position as a registered director. His director registration has been canceled. Aspinall has been found to have contravened the same law and is not considered eligible to hold a position as a professional director. Aspinall’s director reg- istration has been suspended. The CIMA notices, both effective June 3, do not state why the action was taken against ei- ther Watson or Aspinall. The move was expected against Watson, who was con- victed in February following a jury trial on fraud and cor- ruption-related charges that he PLEASE TURN TO PAGE 8 »2 LOCAL&REGIONAL THURSDAY JUNE 16, 2016 • CAYMAN COMPASS SATURDAY NIGHT: For your viewing pleasure, minors under the age of 18 will not be admitted to any film starting after 6pm, unless accompanied by their parent. y x *Additional charges will apply per 3D ticket requested. - THURSDAY - WARCRAFT 3D (PG13) 1:00 I 4:00 2D I 7:00 I 10:00 2D ALICE THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS 3D (PG) 1:10 2D I 4:20 I 7:15 2D I 10:00 X-MEN: APOCALYPSE3D(PG13) 12:45 2D I 3:45 I 6:50 2D I 9:45 NOW YOU SEE ME 2 (PG13) 12:40 I 3:50 I 6:45 I 9:40 ANGRY BIRDS (PG) 1:30 I 4:10 I 7:10 I 9:30 TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES OUT OF THE SHADOWS 3D (PG13) 1:20 I 4:00 2D I 6:50 I 9:40 2D Daily Matinees Every Day $8.00 Seniors, Mon-Fri Before 6pm Cayman Cinema@cbcinema6cbcinema6 640-FILM (640-3456) Sponsored by: SATURDAY, JUNE 18th 8PM Cayman photographer presents to UN on World Oceans Day JAMES WHITTAKER jwhittaker@pinnaclemedialtd.com Cayman Islands photog- rapher Ellen Cuylaerts was at United Nations headquar- ters in New York last week to talk about the value of showing the ocean’s beauty through images that make people care. Ms. Cuylaerts, who lives in North Side, also an- nounced the winners of the U.N. World Oceans Day Photo Competition at the event. She told entrants in the competition that their work had the power to change attitudes toward marine life and the environmental challenges the world’s oceans are facing. She said the competition gave photographers from around the world “the chance to show the beauty in the oceans and tell a story with one image that would evoke the love of the viewers.” “Once there is love for the ocean and all life in it, big or small, humans will try to protect it,” she said. Ms. Cuylaerts, originally from Belgium, has won four categories in the competi- tion in the past two years. She said it was an honor to be asked to speak at this year’s World Oceans Day celebrations. “It is one of those things you can never imagine doing, to talk in public at the United Nations. But when it happened, it felt very nat- ural and good. It’s an in- spiring place, so much di- versity and people willing to think about challenges and solving problems. There was lots of energy and good vibes. I felt at home.” The event also featured speeches from leading U.N. officials, a perfor- mance by singer-songwriter Jack Johnson and a talk by Nainoa Thompson, a native Hawaiian navigator. Ms. Cuylaerts said in her speech that winning the com- petition in previous years had opened up doors for her and helped her send a posi- tive conservation message. “As a former winner, I can also testify that this con- test contributes in discov- ering new talent and young talent too,” she said. “They are the future, making sure the world of underwater photography experiences a refreshing breeze in story- telling and giving the win- ners more exposure, leading to more open doors and a louder voice in conservation. That’s what it did to me.” Photographer Ellen Cuylaerts at the United Nations headquarters in New York. JURY NOTICE The Grand Court jurors report date has changed. All Grand Court jurors who are in the April 6 to July 5 session are advised to report on Friday, June 17, at 9:45 a.m. The Jury Information Line, 945-5072, has the most up- to-date information. Body of boy killed by gator recovered LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) – Orange County Sheriff Jerry Demings said late Wednesday afternoon that searchers had recovered the body of a 2-year-old Nebraska boy snatched by an alligator at Walt Disney World. The boy was found in about 6 feet of water and au- thorities believe he drowned after he was attacked Tuesday night as he waded in shallow water at the edge of the Seven Seas Lagoon at Dis- ney’s Grand Floridian resort. Demings identified the boy as Lane Graves of Elk- horn, Nebraska. The search team grew to 50 people Wednesday as trappers and divers searched Disney’s network of man- made canals, ponds and lakes. At least five other alli- gators were caught and cut open before they found the boy in the water. Walt Disney World closed beaches at its Florida resorts Wednesday while dozens of rescuers were seraching a lagoon for the boy, who was presumed dead after being snatched off the shore and dragged underwater by an alligator. A Disney representative, speaking on condition of ano- nymity because the company had yet to prepare a formal statement, said the enter- tainment giant closed the beaches “out of an abundance of caution.” Wildlife officials said the attack was a rarity in a state with a gator population es- timated at 1 million. But it still spooked visitors in a city built on tourism. “We have been to Yel- lowstone and encountered grizzly bears, but this is just freaky,” said Minnesota tourist John Aho, who was staying at the park with his wife, Kim, and their 12-year- old son, Johnny. Kim Aho said their son was “a little freaked out about the gator.” The child had waded no more than 1 or 2 feet into the water of the Seven Seas Lagoon around night- fall Tuesday when he was taken from a small beach, authorities said. The Ne- braska family of four was on vacation at a Disney World resort. The boy’s father des- perately tried to fight off the gator, suffering lacer- ations on a hand, but he could not save his son. Nei- ther could a nearby lifeguard, officials said. “No swimming” signs were posted at the beach, but the child was wading, not swim- ming, said Jeff Williamson, a spokesman for the Orange County Sheriff’s Department. Demings said there have been no other alligator at- tacks on the lake. Some visitors were sur- prised to learn the reptiles lived on the property. A Disney spokeswoman did not immediately return a message seeking comment. The sheriff said the company has a wildlife management system and has “worked dili- gently to ensure their guests are not unduly exposed to wildlife here in this area.”3 LOCAL NEWS CAYMAN COMPASS • THURSDAY JUNE 16, 2016 Driver says he suffered concussion No medical evidence submitted in support CAROL WINKER cwinker@pinnaclemedialtd.com A driver accused of knocking down two pedes- trians on West Bay Road told a jury Wednesday that he be- lieved he had sustained a head injury in the accident. Simon Christopher Courtney said he became aware of the injury around 5 a.m. the day after the ac- cident, when he woke up on a golf course near his home and he tried to regain his feet. The defendant is charged with inflicting grievous bodily harm on Richard Schubert, 71, and Kathy Schubert, 68, who were both seriously injured in the accident, as well as driving dangerously or reck- lessly. The accident occurred shortly after 5 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015. Before Courtney took the stand and before the prose- cution closed its case, Crown counsel Greg Walcolm read into the record a number of admissions – facts on which the prosecution and de- fense agreed. These facts include the in- formation that on Monday, Jan. 26, 2015, Courtney at- tended the George Town Po- lice Station around 5:30 p.m. with his wife and an attorney. Courtney was arrested and cautioned. He told police, “Of- ficer, I suffered a concussion in the accident and was dis- oriented. I am just coming from the George Town Hos- pital and the doctor released me to my wife’s care.” The next agreed fact is: “There is no medical evidence in support of the defendant’s diagnosis of having suffered a concussion.” Mr. Walcolm also read to the judge and jury the pre- pared statement Courtney read to police when he was interviewed on Feb. 25, 2015. In the statement, he said he remembered going to brunch at The Ritz-Carlton on the day of the accident. He said his wife usually drove home from the brunch, but she had two broken toes, so he knew he would be driving, so he was careful about drinking alcohol. He said they drank water and coffee after 3 p.m. When he left the restau- rant, he estimated his speed was about 20 mph. He de- scribed switching gears when the wheels of his Mustang Shelby GT500 started spin- ning. He described turning the steering wheel to correct the car sliding and then the car spinning once and hitting the curb of the sidewalk. Courtney said his sunglasses ended up in his wife’s lap and he as- sumed that was when he hit his head. He noted that he is “a trained first responder” and when he saw a woman lying on the ground, he ran over to see if he could help. He checked her airways and started to check for injuries, but another woman told him to leave her alone. He said he stood up to call 911. He referred to his efforts to call 911 in the statement and in the interview with po- lice that followed. He said he went back to The Ritz- Carlton to find a phone, but did not make it to the Seven restaurant. He did not know if it was shock or panic, but he was getting overwhelmed. The officer conducting the interview asked if Courtney did not see a hotel employee while he was looking for a phone. He replied, “If I did, I don’t remember it. You’re not thinking clearly when you’ve knocked your head.” The officer showed Courtney CCTV footage from various areas of The Ritz-Carlton and suggested the outside bar was full of people and staff. The defen- dant replied that he did not see any footage of himself walking past the bar. He was just focused on getting to the restaurant to call 911. In the witness box on Wednesday, Courtney was answering questions from his lead counsel, Trevor Burke. He said he did not know there was CCTV of the accident and had not seen it before he went to the police station with his prepared statement. On Tuesday, the court heard from David Nugent, an accredited accident re- constructionist from Florida. He said he disagreed with Collin Redden, the recon- structionist called by the prosecution, as to the cause of the accident. Mr. Redden had said it was the result of harsh accel- eration. Mr. Nugent referred to the calculated speed limits they had agreed on. The first calculation was 39 mph; the second calculation was 37. If the speed of the vehicle went from 39 to 37, Mr. Nugent said he did not understand how that would be acceler- ating; if anything, the car would be decelerating. In his opinion, the acci- dent had resulted from the left rear wheel hydroplaning – losing contact with the sur- face of the road because of water on the road. The jury has heard from several witnesses about the weather that day and the rain that fell. When he left the restaurant, he estimated his speed was about 20 mph. Government gives IMF center US$520,000 BRENT FULLER bfuller@pinnaclemedialtd.com A US$525,000 payment in the upcoming budget to a technical assistance or- ganization managed by the International Monetary Fund raised some eyebrows during Tuesday’s meeting of the Legislative Assem- bly’s Finance Committee. Financial Secretary Kenneth Jefferson said it appeared the much larger-than-normal mem- bership dues payment to the Caribbean Regional Technical Assistance Centre, known as CARTAC, was due because the Cayman Islands govern- ment was late with some of its bills. CARTAC is one the mon- etary fund’s eight regional assistance centers around the world created to help smaller or less well-funded jurisdictions strengthen their capacities to manage local economies and reduce poverty. “It would appear, in past years, we were not paying the full amount we should have paid,” Mr. Jef- ferson said. For instance, Mr. Jef- ferson said it appeared US$20,000 was owed during 2011 and that amount increased to US$50,000 during 2012. Mr. Jefferson said it ap- peared a partial payment was made to CARTAC for membership in each of those years. During the next three calendar years, 2013-2015, a total of US$350,000 was owed but not paid. The full payment planned in the current government budget of CI$440,000 (US$520,000) should settle all out- standing fees, including the amounts currently owed for 2016, Mr. Jefferson said. Students intern at Pinnacle Media Three Cayman Academy students are gaining work experience at Pinnacle Media this summer. Year 11 students Kadeem Tomlinson-Brown, far left, Kristen Reid and Anthony Mendez, pictured with Cayman Compass publishers David and Vicki Legge, will work in the editorial and IT departments of the company. – PHOTO: STEPHEN CLARKE UNDISCLOSED LAWSUIT SETTLEMENTS IRK LAWMAKERS BRENT FULLER bfuller@pinnaclemedialtd.com Non-disclosure agree- ments attached to certain government lawsuit settle- ments prevented the public from learning what a pro- posed $700,000 in the up- coming government budget would be spent on. The Cayman Islands 2016/17 budget, which covers an 18-month period, an- ticipates spending at least $500,000 as “the final pay- ment” in legal action that was settled in 2012, the Legislative Assembly’s Fi- nance Committee heard Tuesday afternoon. Financial Secretary Ken- neth Jefferson said the “same matter has come before the [Legislative Assembly Fi- nance] Committee before” and that it involved compensation that government was paying since 2012. The additional $200,000 in the upcoming 2016/17 budget was set aside for a matter “that was not yet finalized,” Mr. Jefferson said. “It’s being budgeted as a ‘just in case’ government has to make a payment,” he said. Finance Minister Marco Archer asked when the pay- ments started relative to the $500,000 settlement. Mr. Jef- ferson said the first payment was in September 2012. “I thought the last time we calculated this, it was a $1.5 million settlement?” East End MLA Arden McLean said. “There’s nothing we can do about it, sir,” Mr. Archer replied. The legislators did not specify what settlement case they were referring to. Mr. McLean said govern- ment needs to “stop this” regarding non-disclosure agreements in lawsuit cases. “If the government is at fault by virtue of its actions … the public needs to know,” he said. “It’s their money. If government commits to pay someone out of the public purse because, personally, they want to help them … then they must know.” Opposition Leader McK- eeva Bush, who was pre- mier at the time the settle- ment was made, noted this payment was “not the first time that government has paid people for things that the government ought not to have done.” Although not related to the settlements discussed in finance committee this week, the public has never been made aware of amounts paid in several high-profile legal disputes, including in law- suits filed in the wake of the Operation Tempura corrup- tion investigation. A 2014 settlement with former Royal Cayman Islands Police Commissioner Stuart Kernohan was not disclosed, neither was a settlement agreed with former Deputy Commissioner Rudi Dixon, who retired from the police service in 2013. Retired Inspector Burmon Scott was also given a set- tlement amount in relation to the Tempura case. That amount has never been pub- licly disclosed.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. 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. Box 1365 Grand Cayman KY1-1108, Cayman Islands Telephone: (345) 815-0095 Email: newsdesk@pinnaclemedialtd.com ADVERTISE WITH US: Telephone: (345) 949-5111 Email: sales@pinnaclemedialtd.com Website: www.caymancompass.com PUBLISHERS DAVID R. LEGGE AND VICKI L. LEGGE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF DAVID R. LEGGE A MEMBER OF THE INTER-AMERICAN PRESS ASSOCIATION “Give light and the people will findtheirownway” At last, some good news on protecting vulnerable workers in the home GUY RYDER They care for our children, elderly, disabled, and homes – but are we doing enough to take care of them? We estimate that domestic workers typically earn less than half of average wages – and sometimes no more than about 20 percent. Their hours are among the lon- gest and most unpredict- able, and 90 percent do not enjoy access to social protec- tions, such as pensions and unemployment benefits. At least 80 percent of all domestic workers are women, which means that women are disproportion- ately affected by these de- cent work deficits. Domestic work also represents some 4 percent of the female la- bour force. In Latin America for instance, 14 percent of all female wage workers are domestic workers. There is also an interna- tional dimension – recent ILO analysis indicates that 17 percent of domestic workers are migrants. At stake is the wellbeing of tens of millions of do- mestic workers, and that of the families for whom they work. Recent UN estimates on population and aging con- firm that demand for do- mestic work is likely to grow: with aging populations, re- duction of public care pol- icies, and an increasing number of women entering the labor force worldwide, families are increasingly turning to domestic workers to care for their homes, chil- dren, and aging parents. Though often hidden, do- mestic workers are a fun- damental part of the care economy, delivering in-home care services in both the in- formal and formal economy. Concerned by cost and com- plexity of becoming formally employed, many avoid it, re- sulting in high levels of in- formal employment and un- declared work. While these problems are not new, I am encouraged by the remarkably positive way global policy makers have stepped up to the challenge. Five years ago today the ILO adopted the Domestic Workers Convention, 2011 (No. 189) and its accompa- nying Recommendation 201. These were the first interna- tional standards on decent work for domestic workers, aiming precisely to extend fundamental protections and rights to the 67 million domestic workers laboring in private homes around the world. That the Convention was adopted with near una- nimity by the ILO member States signaled the global recognition that despite pro- viding crucial services to homes and societies within the care economy, domestic workers were facing severe discrimination with respect to working conditions and human rights. The subsequent response from countries around the world has been impressive, with law and policy reform under way globally. In 2010, the ILO esti- mated that only 10 percent of domestic workers were covered by labor legislation to the same extent as other workers. Since 2011, over 70 countries have taken action to ensure decent work for do- mestic workers. Of these, 22 have ratified the convention, another 30 have achieved law and policy reform, and at least another 18 are en- gaged in extending protec- tions to domestic workers. The ILO has partnered with constituents in 60 of these countries, drawing across the office’s full breadth of expertise to build their ca- pacity across a vast spec- trum of policy areas. While these measures rep- resent the first steps on a long path to redress a his- tory of exclusion, they are not enough to meet the challenge of protecting do- mestic workers. Reports on the widespread abuse and exploitation continue to stream through the media. In many ways the statistics I cited at the outset speak for themselves. In adopting the Sustain- able Development Goals, the UN pledged that no one would be left behind. On the right to decent work for do- mestic workers we’ve made a good start. But the task will require sustained atten- tion to ensure real progress. If we are serious about the achievement of the sustain- able development goals of poverty reduction, inequality, and decent work for all, in particular for women, then addressing deficits in do- mestic work is essential. For its part, the ILO will continue to work in part- nership with governments, workers, employers and the international commu- nity to build on the positive momentum and make en- sure that by 2030, the decent work to which all domestic workers have a right becomes the reality. Guy Ryder is Director-General of the International Labour Organization. Perhaps the starkest illustration of the differ- ence between how the public and private sectors do things (or don’t) in the Cayman Islands is the Esterley Tibbetts Highway. The stretch of the road between Camana Bay and the Butterfield roundabout, and the expansion of it from two lanes to four lanes, is an ongoing “public-pri- vate partnership” between the Cayman Islands Gov- ernment and the Dart Group. Each has agreed to pay for one-half of the road — Dart from Camana Bay to Lakeside Apartments, and government from there to the roundabout. It couldn’t be clearer where Dart’s half of the expan- sion project ends, and government’s begins: Dart broke ground on its half months ago, and has cleared and leveled the area where the new lanes will go. We are amazed, and have been from the outset, at how fast the work has progressed on this future thoroughfare. Meanwhile, on the government’s end, officials have just recently finalized the financial arrangements. For his part, Planning Minister Kurt Tibbetts told the Legislative Assembly last week that government needs to get going on its half of the Esterley Tibbetts Highway project. “It is unfair to expect the road to get that far and not be finished,” he said. Minister Tibbetts also highlighted the importance of unclogging the traffic bottleneck on the other side of George Town, by widening the Linford Pierson Highway from two to four lanes. More broadly speaking, in recent years the coun- try’s track record on infrastructure development has also been “a tale of two halves,” with a night-and- day difference between traffic trends north of George Town, and east of it. Thanks to Dart’s extension of the Esterley Tibbetts Highway all the way into West Bay, commuters from the north have been able to zip through the Seven Mile Beach area — until of course, the number of lanes narrows from four to two near Camana Bay. At that point, motorists begin to suffer from the same sort of gridlock that plagues commuters from the east (and increasingly, from South Sound) basically from their doorsteps to office parking lots. The good news underlying all of the traffic frus- trations, of course, is that Grand Cayman is growing, in terms of population and economy. It’s the duty of government to ensure that our country’s infrastruc- ture is able to keep pace with the country’s growth, and ideally, stay “one step ahead” to accommodate or even encourage future growth. That’s government’s responsibility, no matter what sort of infrastructure we’re talking about — transportation, telecommunica- tions, electrical, sanitary, etc. — or who actually builds it, whether it’s a public agency or private entity or a public-private partnership. In regard to the widening of the Esterley Tibbetts and Linford Pierson highways, Minister Tibbetts said those “are the projects that we have to complete, and we can’t take our time to do it. “These are works that are absolutely necessary.” We couldn’t agree more. Esterley Tibbetts: Doing roadwork by halves THURSDAY JUNE 16, 2016 • CAYMAN COMPASS Who cares for the carers? Though often hidden, domestic workers are a fundamental part of the care economy, delivering in-home care services in both the informal and formal economy. Guy Ryder FROM THE WEB Personally, I don’t care what time nightclubs close, as I don’t go to them anyway. However young people do, and for reasons I can’t fathom, like to show up when older folk are going to sleep and stay till the sun comes up. Whether these places close at midnight on Sat- urday night or 5 a.m. won’t make a difference as to whether or not they will go to church on Sunday. For that reason, I think the time has come to change that magic midnight closing time on Saturday night. Norman Linton5 LOCAL NEWS CAYMAN COMPASS • THURSDAY JUNE 16, 2016 CAYMAN ACADEMY P.O. Box 515, Grand Cayman KY1-1106, Cayman Islands Telephone – (345) 640 2630 Email:caymanacademyschool@gmail.com A SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST INSTITUTION Cayman Academy Invites Applications for CAPE Starting 2016/17 Academic Year Cayman Academy is launching CAPE (the Caribbean Advanced Pro ciency Examination) in the 2016/17 academic year. Students with CSEC or equivalent secondary education certi cation are invited to apply. CAPE is equivalent to the British Advanced Levels (A-Levels), both of which are intended for entrance to regional, Canadian, and British universities. Students entering American universities with CAPE quali cations may be eligible for credits and exemptions in selected subject areas. CAPE grants certi cates for individual subjects, a diploma (a cluster of six subjects) or an associate degree (seven or more subjects). Subjects may be studied concurrently or singly. Cayman Academy starts its CAPE programme this year with the business strand, in the following subjects: Accounts Economics Management of Business Caribbean Studies Communication Studies This year, students may select an additional subject from the following options: Pure Mathematics Environmental Science Information Technology Application forms are available from the Registrar, Cayman Academy, telephone: (6402630 or 9267190) email: caymanacademy@gmail.com Deadline for applications is August 12, 2017 ‘Hollywood’ civil service gets more staff BRENT FULLER bfuller@pinnaclemedialtd.com The Cayman Islands civil service will have fewer “ac- tors” but will likely gain ad- ditional employees as job vacancies are filled in the coming months, Deputy Gov- ernor Franz Manderson told the Legislative As- sembly last week. “Hollywood has now left the civil service,” Mr. Manderson said. The deputy governor’s re- marks referenced a comment last year by East End MLA Arden McLean, who said it looked as if the Cayman Is- lands government had become Hollywood because “every- one’s acting.” Mr. McLean meant many key senior staff positions did not have per- manent leadership and were held by temporary employees acting in those roles. Mr. Manderson acknowl- edged the problem, noting that since 2008, the central government “head count” had been reduced from about 3,900 workers to below 3,500. This was accomplished, the deputy governor said, through temporary austerity measures that left key roles vacant for long periods. “The civil service has been likened to Hollywood … with many negative comments being made regarding the number of acting appoint- ments which existed, partic- ularly among key posts,” Mr. Manderson said. “There is some truth to that criticism. When a key role is vacant, it will result in another person acting to fill the void.” According to civil ser- vice employment rules, no employee is allowed to “act” in a position for more than a year. However, the deputy governor also acknowledged that the duration of those temporary appointments “has sometimes been longer than it should.” For instance, the key posi- tion of chief immigration of- ficer has been filled by Acting Chief Bruce Smith since De- cember 2014, when Chief Im- migration Officer Linda Evans was placed on required leave. Acting Auditor General Garnet Harrison replaced former auditor Alastair Swarbrick, who left in October 2015. The customs collector posi- tion was not permanently filled for more than two years after former Collector Carlon Powery retired. However, Mr. Manderson said, positions are being filled this year. Chief officers in the Ministry of Education [Christen Suckoo], the Min- istry of Home Affairs [Wesley Howell], and the Courts Ad- ministration [Suzanne Both- well] were appointed. Mr. Harrison’s replacement in the auditor general’s office, Sue Winspear, is due to arrive next month. Six department head posi- tions, including customs col- lector, accountant general, public safety communica- tions director, the head of the Cayman Islands London of- fice, the labor and pensions director and the fire chief were also filled during the year. Only one of those posi- tions, the chief fire officer, was filled by a non-Caymanian, Mr. Manderson said. Other positions, including deputy accountant general, the government’s chief sur- veyor, the principal of the Lighthouse School and the chief financial officer in the Portfolio of Legal Affairs were also filled, all by Caymanians. Mr. Manderson said. “We can expect a modest increase in head count as we act to fill all these roles,” the deputy governor said. “Hollywood has now left the civil service.” DEPUTY GOVERNOR FRANZ MANDERSON BRENT FULLER bfuller@pinnaclemedialtd.com Warning independent Cayman Islands lawmakers not to take local voters “for fools,” Premier Alden McLaughlin directed verbal barbs Friday at two Legisla- tive Assembly members who left his government backbench in late 2015 and early 2016. The premier steered clear of directly criticizing long-serving Bodden Town MLA Anthony Eden, who, Mr. McLaughlin believes, left the party out of per- sonal conviction. Mr. Eden opposed the Progressives party stance, or lack thereof, on legalizing civil unions. “We know full well his conviction and the basis on which he departed,” Mr. McLaughlin said. “Every- body else is still speculating why the other two left. I can only believe that they think it’s a better place for them politically.” The “other two” refer- enced by the premier are Bodden Town MLA Alva Suckoo and George Town MLA Winston Connolly. Mr. Suckoo, a former Pro- gressives member, also criti- cized the government for not taking a strong stand against civil unions and same-sex marriage and went indepen- dent in late December. Mr. Connolly, the only indepen- dent MLA left in George Town, departed in January, voicing a general concern about party politics. Mr. McLaughlin said he views the moves as nods to the members’ per- sonal political ambition in- stead of serving out the re- mainder of their terms with the government bench. “Having contributed to all that the government has done and achieved …. [they] really expected the people of this country – you take them for that big a fool? – to come down here now in June and say … ‘don’t mind what the minster of finance has said and the premier has said. This is a bad budget, this is a bad government … they don’t care about you, they don’t care about unemployment,’” Mr. McLaughlin said. “All of a sudden, everything the government has done is bad and wrong. Unless I know nothing about the politics of this country, you have a hard sell to convince the people out there that you who were here and part of this are now better placed over there, in the opposition to help them.” The political opposition, which Mr. McLaughlin de- scribed as “disunited and dysfunctional,” now has eight members, including independents and mem- bers of the Cayman Is- lands Democratic Party. Mr. McLaughlin’s government bench has nine members. Mr. Connolly responded to Mr. McLaughlin’s com- ments Tuesday, indicating the premier is within his rights to say anything he wants in the House. “I’ll continue to give my objective perspective on this side for the benefit of all Cay- manians for as long as the people of George Town want me,” Mr. Connolly said. “I’ll al- ways support what I believe is in their best interests, and criticize what isn’t, as well as give my opinion – that’s what I was elected to do.” Mr. Connolly said he was elected with as strong a mandate as most Pro- gressives MLAs “when you look at the number of votes from the last election.” “That means there’s a nearly equal amount of people in George Town that believed in what independents were saying and who wanted a dif- ference in opinion and per- spective,” Mr. Connolly said. “I’ll continue to listen to them and speak for them while I occupy their real estate in George Town and apologize to no one but them for anything I say or do whilst acting on their behalf.” Mr. Suckoo said Tuesday that he did not want to en- gage in a political “back and forth” with the premier. “Nobody can challenge that I have remained con- sistent on the key issues of employment, crime, voter equality, discrimination against Caymanians, issues affecting our young people, our disappearing middle class and education, in par- ticular the need for technical and vocational education and training,” he said. “I knew my move to join Mr. Eden on the opposition bench would be met with criticism and that I would be attacked for it. I know within my heart that I did the right thing. “I put selfish political am- bitions to one side and took a leap of faith for the people I represent. I love these islands dearly and I feel that if I continue to put God and country first, my contribu- tions will bear fruit in the future. I hold no ill will to- wards the Premier or his gov- ernment and will continue to positively and without malice serve our people.” Mr. McLaughlin said on Friday that he, and voters, may not be sure what to believe from the two MLAs. “I am listening intently to hear … why they ex- pect to be re-elected,” Mr. McLaughlin said. “Bear in mind where they’ve just come from and ask yourself which story you want to be- lieve … the one they’ve been telling you for the last two and a half years or the one they’re telling you now.” Premier ‘disappointed’ in government leavers Alva Suckoo Winston Connolly Anthony EdenTHURSDAY JUNE 16, 2016 • CAYMAN COMPASS 6 DISTRICT DAYS District Days Bodden Town Firewood an innovative take on recycling JEWEL LEVY jlevy@pinnaclemedialtd.com Cutting and splitting wood on a hot day might not be an idea of fun for most people. But for one local known as “Cay- man’s recycling king,” it can be good for the pocketbook. It started with Emile Levy taking a long, hard look at the amount of charcoal and hardwood that is brought into Cayman, and what he saw got him fired up. He also noticed how much wood from chopped down trees is being sent to the landfill to be dumped, that with a little effort could be reused and repurposed. “It is strangely alarming to know that so much of this stuff is brought into the country, when we have so much of our own wood, such as logwood, almond, neem, casuarina, grape tree, ma- hogany, black mangra, button- wood, almond wood, candle wood and the list goes on, that can be used,” said Mr. Levy. “Wood was our original energy supply for cooking, and supplied energy for many other different things as well,” said Mr. Levy. His interest was piqued when he noticed that super- markets and other hardware stores charge $24.99 for a 20 pound bag of charcoal that is brought from Kentucky. Firewood, for example, hard- wood brought from North Caro- lina, he noted, is sold for $18.95 for a 15 pound bag, while in Cayman there are at least 12 different woods that can be used for firewood. “We do not need to import that energy.” Mr. Levy said. He decided to build on his suc- cessful “Siggy” bags business line by adding firewood to the mix, and distribute it to his customers and resellers at the farmers’ market. Mr. Levy’s Siggy bags are shopping bags made from recy- cled feed sacks, that have taken off as a unique and signature craft item. “I have already talked to indi- viduals at the market and they say the firewood is a great idea, just like the Siggy bag,” said Mr. Levy. To make the business line more attractive, and since he is already considered to be Cay- man’s King of Recycling, Mr. Levy said that for $25, he can give the people of Cayman 40 pounds of Cayman firewood. Mr. Levy’s plan is to package the firewood in his distinc- tive Siggy bags, sporting a spe- cial design that would make them easy to identify. The firewood is already avail- able for distribution islandwide. Mr. Levy is working on employing two Caymanians on a permanent basis to cut and bag the wood for the market. “I have a sufficient amount of wood collected to keep the busi- ness going [for now] but I need to have a continuing supply,” he said. Mr. Levy is appealing to people who have trees and large branches cut on their property to con- tact him. He said he is willing to take them before property owners need to arrange to cart them off to the landfill. It looks like a win-win for everyone. “I will take the trees, cut them up and have the firewood available for people to purchase,” said Mr. Levy. Mr. Levy has decided to build on his successful “Siggy” bags business line by adding firewood to the mix, and distribute it to his customers and resellers at the farmers’ market. Mr. Levy stands by a pile of grape tree chunks that will be sold for firewood.Emile Levy lights wood to get rid of mosquitoes. - PHOTOS: JEWEL LEVY In the June 15, 1966 edition of the Caymanian Weekly, a pre- cursor of the Cayman Compass, Bodden Town correspondent Haig Bodden wrote: “Arriving from the Republic of Honduras on Sunday last were Mr. and Mrs. Esau Brooks and their in- fant daughter Wilmer. Their ship, the Day Dream which came into port in the early morning hours had left Honduras more than a week ago. Because of hurricane Alma, this small craft had to return to port. Mr. Brooks, a minister of the Church of God tells of the perils of the storm which they encountered. A firm believer in prayer, and the mercies of God to his own children, Mr. Brooks is convinced the di- vine hand helped them out of their difficulties. “Mrs. Hepsy Dixon and her brother Valentine Roberts, on behalf of the family, wish to thank all who kindly helped and visited during [their] mother Lean Terry and aunt Rachel’s illness, and all who sent floral tokens and expressed sym- pathy in their death. “The Rev. Lewin Williams of the United Church left the island on Sunday for Jamaica where he has gone to represent the church at a conference to be held this week. He will be away from his charge for about 7 days. “Mr. Joseph Wood of Pease Bay left for Jamaica on Saturday.” 50 YEARS AGO: Minister experiences hurricane at seaCAYMAN COMPASS • THURSDAY JUNE 16, 2016 7 DISTRICT DAYS District Days Bodden Town Heritage House offers glimpse into past Large collection of artifacts on display JEWEL LEVY jlevy@pinnaclemedialtd.com A newly renovated house at Harry McCoy Sr. Park opened to the public Monday with a large dis- play of artifacts. The re-dedication cer- emony officially opened the Heritage House, which is an extension of Nurse Josie’s Heritage Home in Bodden Town. The Heritage House of- fers visitors an opportu- nity to find out more about the town and its people through an impressive col- lection of items relating to the history of the Bodden Town District. The house, which for many years was the home of Ashford and Ethel Stewart, was eventually bought by the Cayman Islands gov- ernment. The Bodden Town Heritage Committee was using the building to store some of their items and using it for functions, but according to Bodden Town MLA Osbourne Bodden, it had fallen into disrepair with a leaking roof. There were plumbing, electrical and air conditioning prob- lems, among other issues, he said. Inside, alongside a col- lection of antique cast iron pots and pans, some beds, pictures, rocking chairs, a sewing machine and thatchwork pieces are old dresses on racks, radios, seamen’s memorabilia from the Southwell years, and handmade tools. “We have been collecting artifacts for a very long time,” said Mary Lawrence, chairwoman of the Bodden Town Heritage Committee. Artifacts on display tell the stories of pioneer hard- ships and the people who built Cayman’s communi- ties, as well as heroic tales of sea life. All the artifacts in the two houses belong to the Heritage Committee. “The two homes were ac- quired for the purpose of housing the collected works and now represent a district museum,” said Mr. Bodden. “I hope the Heritage House [will] become a large part of the Cayman tourism product, and [be] something that Bodden Town [can] be proud of.” A tour of the building takes visitors back in time. Mr. Bodden said inside the house reminded him of Sat- urday evenings when he had family get-togethers at his mother’s old house. There were letters that were falling apart, from 1931 and 1932, written be- tween his grandmother and grandfather. “It was amazing to read that to the family, and just hearing them talk about the things we have heard about … the Cimboco, all the people in the area who [were] sick, leaving or having babies. When you go in, you will have that same [feeling] because each of you is going to find a piece of you somewhere in that history,” he said. Repairs to the house were carried out by the Public Works Department at a cost of $62,000 over a period of four months. The women of the Bodden Town Heritage Committee also worked on the renova- tions, often spending many days and nights to get the place in order. Framed pictures of people from the community adorn the walls. “Come by, walk around, observe the artifacts and the special area for seamen,” she said. At the re-dedication cer- emony, Bodden Town MLAs Al Suckoo, Wayne Panton and Anthony Eden all spoke highly of the women and the work they did at the heritage home. Mr. Eden said people would be amazed at the number of artifacts in the building, and they did not need to go overseas or any- where to look at new and interesting things. Mr. Suckoo said he knew he was in for a history treat because every time Ms. Lawrence speaks, he learns something new. “She really is an ambas- sador to the district … and the heritage committee, be- cause I know how hard they worked to get the center to where it was,” he said. The re-dedication cer- emony was held under the shade of almond trees and visitors got a guided tour of the building, and en- joyed local food and enter- tainment by the Swanky Kitchen Band. A cultural history lesson was also part of the day’s events. Mr. Bodden encour- aged the public to view the display at the many dif- ferent events being held there, which are funded by the Bodden Town Heri- tage Committee, with oc- casional support from the government. To visit the center, contact Committee Chairwoman Mary Lawrence on 747-2151. The women of the Bodden Town Heritage Committee also worked on the renovations, often spending many days and nights to get the place in order. MLAs Al Suckoo, Osbourne Bodden, his granddaughter Summer, Anthony Eden and Wayne Panton receive Caymanite necklaces from Edith Webb of the Bodden Town Heritage Committee. Young Millie Bush and Minister Osbourne Bodden open the Heritage House, with local Brownies, MLAs Wayne Panton and Anthony Eden, and Mary Lawrence.Julian Kelly thought the donkey was a fun addition. - PHOTOS: JEWEL LEVY Corlene Scott-McLean checks out the display.The islands’ most-trusted news source 8 THURSDAY JUNE 16, 2016 • CAYMAN COMPASS expenditure contained in the 2016/17 spending plan is $11.4 million. About 55 percent of that amount ($6.3 million) is earmarked for tertiary healthcare cov- erage of seamen and vet- erans, according to govern- ment financial estimates. It is stated that between 1,000 and 1,100 indigents will use the coverage in the next 18 months. Another 1,300 to 1,355 seamen and veterans, widows and de- pendents are expected to use the coverage during the course of the next budget. The vast majority of those receiving the sea- men’s and veterans’ health- care coverage are seamen. Mr. Jefferson said only 19 veterans on Grand Cayman have that coverage, though more may receive the $550 a month government sti- pend, a separate govern- ment payment to assist with monthly expenses. Mr. Jefferson said 412 seamen and 292 spouses re- ceived the healthcare cov- erage benefit on Grand Cayman, while 19 veterans and 12 spouses also reside here and receive the benefit. There are 65 seamen and veterans and 51 spouses in Cayman Brac and Little Cayman who are covered under the plan, the finan- cial secretary said. In addition, between the three islands, there are 224 widows of seamen and veterans, and their de- pendents, who receive the healthcare coverage, Mr. Jefferson said. Mr. Miller pointed out that – according to budget records – 150-160 veterans receive the monthly stipend of $550, compared to the 19 receiving the healthcare coverage, but Mr. Jefferson said there may be cases where a seaman or veteran does not need the health- care benefit and still qual- ifies for the monthly pay- ments from government. “I would think the number should be sim- ilar, not 150 apart,” Mr. Miller said. Ex-gratia payments to seamen and former ser- vicemen are expected to cost more than $10.5 mil- lion in the upcoming 18- month government budget plan. This is to cover the $550 per month payment. The annual cost of the ben- efit is estimated at around $7 million. According to budget re- cords, between 950-1,060 seamen and veterans re- ceive the monthly stipend of $550. Mr. Tibbetts said the majority of claims sub- mitted via the home health- care program are accu- rate and comply with all the procedures CINICO re- quires during the appli- cation process. He said CINICO would investi- gate anything it discov- ered that was not correct, although he acknowledged that the agency has some staff limitations. “This country needs to understand that, as far as possible, CINICO verifies the money that is being spent, is being spent cor- rectly, efficiently and ef- fectively, and no one is de- frauding this country,” Mr. McLean said. “I do not believe I am receiving those answers.” Mr. Tibbetts said in most cases, applications for home care are received from individuals who need limited-time assis- tance following surgery or other medical procedure if they are unable to do cer- tain things for themselves around the house. If the CINICO-insured patient is able, he or she would complete the form, and a secondary form would be completed by the patient’s doctor to ex- plain why home health- care would benefit the pa- tient. Also, information would have to be provided regarding the care provider, if the patient was hiring someone, and whether that person was qualified to perform the services. CINICO covers be- tween $1,200 and $3,000 per month, depending on the level of care required. The insurance agency does not pay for long-term home care as part of this pro- gram, Mr. Tibbetts said. Mr. Tibbetts said to the extent possible, the home- care program examines the validity of caregivers’ qualifications. “There are a number of times where individuals have presented as care- givers … and we did not accept them for a number of reasons,” Mr. Tibbetts said. “We do not accept any liability for the quality of care.” Mr. McLean said he was “confused” by this answer and indicated that CINICO representa- tives seemed to be saying they examined care- givers’ qualifications, but “in the other breath” they could not guarantee the person’s qualifications. “Does CINICO verify if providers have [certifica- tion] when they’re paying out $2,000 [a month]?” Mr. McLean asked. “Yes, sir, we do,” Mr. Tib- betts said. personally benefitted from the award of a public hos- pital patient swipe-card contract he arranged as chairman of the Health Ser- vices Authority. Following the verdict, Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions Patrick Moran said the Crown would re- quest that the court inform the Cayman Islands Mone- tary Authority that Watson is not a “fit and proper person” to register companies in the islands. This essentially means that Watson will no longer be able to set up a business in Cayman, even after his release from prison, his former attorney Trevor Burke, QC, said. “He is ruined,” Mr. Burke said during Watson’s sen- tencing hearing. “[The convic- tion] will leave him penniless.” The action against Aspi- nall was taken despite the fact that, as of press time Wednesday, he had not been charged or convicted of an of- fense in the Cayman Islands. The Cayman Compass un- derstands that Aspinall was arrested in early May by the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service in connection with an investigation into suspected money laundering. According to a press re- lease, which did not identify Aspinall as the suspect, “The man had been appointed as a voluntary liquidator for two funds while employed with the local office of an in- ternational investment firm. During this appointment, a quantity of money was mis- appropriated from these funds and transferred to an- other account.” The suspect was released on police bail and was pro- hibited from leaving the Cayman Islands while the case is under investigation. The CIMA notices, both effective June 3, do not state why the action was taken against either Watson or Aspinall. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Watson, Aspinall blacklisted by finance regulator CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 CINICO reports home care ‘fraud’ to police CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 YMCA reaches out to corporate Cayman ALAN MARKOFF amarkoff@pinnaclemedialtd.com The YMCA Cayman Is- lands launched its “Corporate Founders” fundraising cam- paign on Tuesday night at the Westin Grand Cayman Re- sort with an event that high- lighted what it does, what it has accomplished so far, and what it plans to do. One of the main goals of YMCA Cayman is to build a minimum of one full-service, traditional YMCA facility of- fering a wide range of pro- grams for youth, adults, families and older adults by 2019. However, the purpose of the “Corporate Founders Campaign” is to raise money that will allow the YMCA to build greater awareness of its mission, further develop and expand its programs, and provide the resources for better organizational ca- pacity and stability. The goal of the campaign is to raise $350,000. Philanthropy Chairman David Watler gave the cor- porate leaders 10 reasons why they should support the YMCA and then summed it up to the top three: “We’re needs-based, we work with a third of the youth, and we build character,” he said, adding that the Corporate Founders campaign will con- tinue through August. Although it received its YMCA charter only in 2014, the Y was formed legally in the Cayman Islands in 2012. Pastor Randy Von Kanel, who was instrumental in the for- mation of the YMCA here, said he thought the organiza- tion had accomplished a lot in its short life. “I stand amazed at the progress of the Y in such a relatively short period of time,” he said, telling guests that they would see and hear of some of the progress through the evening. YMCA Cayman CEO Greg Smith outlined many of the accomplishments of the or- ganization in Cayman, but he started by telling guests what the YMCA – which was founded in London in 1844 – does and why. “Our mission is to help people reach their God-given potential by putting Chris- tian principles into practice in ways that build healthy spirt, mind and body for all,” he said. “What the Y does is a lot.” Before it started any pro- grams in Cayman, Mr. Smith said, the YMCA conducted an assessment to deter- mine where the gaps were. Near the top of the list was the need for an after-school program, something the Y provided in 2015 when it was awarded the manage- ment of the Ministry of Ed- ucation’s Extended After School Care Programme at Grand Cayman’s government schools. That program serves some 1,500 students with a variety of activities, including arts and crafts, performing arts, a school garden project and sports. Other speakers at Tuesday evening’s event, which was themed “Under The Sea,” in- cluded 15-year-old Georgina Balls, who told how her in- volvement with the YMCA Counsellor-in-Training and Youth Summer Camp pro- grams had affected her life, including giving her the de- sire to work with children as a career, something she never thought would be the case. American Denny Ryther, chairman of the U.S. open water swimming committee, told guests how the YMCA impacted his life, which was marred by an abusive father and being put out on the streets of Detroit at age 13. “If not for the YMCA, I’d probably be in prison,” he said, noting that many of the opportunities he has had in his life have come through his involvement in the YMCA. For more information about YMCA Cayman, visit www.ymcacayman.ky. $13m for seamen, veterans healthcare Government-paid premiums for the (seamen and veterans) group cost $577 per member, per month. These payments bring the average annual cost for the premiums to just under $7.5 million. Among those at the YMCA Cayman Islands Corporate Founders Campaign launch were, from left, YMCA Philanthropy Chairman David Watler, Board Chairman Andrew Johnson and past board chairman, Pastor Randy Von Kanel. – PHOTO: ALAN MARKOFFThe islands’ most-trusted news source 9 Community CALENDAR ■ COMMUNITY CALENDAR is published TUESDAYS and THURSDAYS. It is available to charitable or nonprofit organizations. Items should be submitted at least three working days before publication. Information must include name of sender, signature and contact number. ■ Items may be faxed to 949-2662, brought to the Cayman Compass office on Shedden Rd. or emailed to cwinker@pinnaclemedialtd.com at least three days in advance of publication. THURSDAY, JUNE 16 POLICE CLINIC: Police officers will be at Kirk Market 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. to meet the public and listen to their concerns. LITTLE CAYMAN POLICE MEETING: Inspector Wendy Parchment will meet the public at the police station from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3-5 p.m. No appointment necessary, walk-ins welcome. For more information, call 948-0100. CAMP MEETING: Faith Cathedral Deliverance Centre, 28 McField Lane. All are invited. Continues through Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Sunday 6:30 p.m., featuring pastors Jim Washington and Deborah Rowe with Bishop Herro Blair. Phone 947-0710. A FILM FOR FILMMAKERS: The Cayman National Cultural Foundation screens a film for filmmakers, through the “Lights, Camera, Action” series. “Cinematographer Style,” a film by John Fauer, discusses the art of how and why films look the way they do. It shares advice and technical insight. Show is 6:30 p.m. at the Harquail Studio Theatre. Admission is free; there will be a cash bar and refreshments on sale. For more information, call 949-5477 or email info@ artscayman.org. EMPLOYMENT PENSION: Chamber of Commerce course presented by Huw Moses, 9-11 a.m. Chamber office, Governors Square. $175 for members, $225 for future members. Register online at www.caymanchamber.ky. FRIDAY, JUNE 17 GRAND COURT JURORS: The report date for Grand Court jurors has been changed. All Grand Court jurors in the current session are now to report for jury duty today at 9:45 a.m. The Jury Information line, 945-5072, has the most up-to-date information. POLICE CLINIC: Police officers want to meet the public and hear about their concerns. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Foster’s Airport. 3-6 p.m. at Foster’s Strand. Chisholm’s Supermarket in North Side, time to be announced. ‘DANCESPIRATION’: The Cayman Islands National Dance Company and Dance Unlimited present “Dancespiration” at the Harquail Theatre at 7 p.m. Performances continue tomorrow at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 5 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for children under 15. Call 926-1826 for tickets or get them at the door. HAPPY HOUR WITH THE ARTISTS: The Butterfield Young Patrons’ Circle hosts a happy hour with the Native Sons, 6 p.m. at the National Gallery. All are invited to mingle with the artists and enjoy tours throughout the evening. Admission is free. SATURDAY, JUNE 18 POLICE CLINIC: Police officers want to meet the public and hear about their concerns. A. L. Thompson store, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Foster’s Republix in West Bay, 9-11 a.m. Cost-U-Less, 1-3 p.m. Foster’s Food Fair at Countryside, time to be announced. FOOD FESTIVAL: St. Ignatius International Food Festival 5-8 p.m. in the school hall. A $12 ticket includes three choices of cuisine and a dessert. Phone 949-6797 or email ignatius@candw.ky for tickets or information. CAR BOOT SALE: CIBC FirstCaribbean’s Walk for the Cure Charity Carboot Sale. 6:30-10:30 a.m. Seller’s entry is $25. CIBC FirstCaribbean Main Street Branch parking lot. Contact Shadden McLaughlin, 815-2405; shadden. mclaughlin@cibcfcib.com; Joy Anglin, 815-2407 or joy.anglin@cibcfcib. com. All entry proceeds benefit the Cayman Islands Cancer Society. BRAC GRADUATION: Layman E. Scott Sr. High School graduation ceremony, 7 p.m., Aston Rutty Centre. SUNDAY, JUNE 19 FATHER’S DAY CONCERT: The Cayman Islands Male Voice Choir presents a Father’s Day concert at Elmslie United Church, 7 p.m. All are invited. MONDAY, JUNE 20 WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: A representative of the National Workforce Development Agency will be at Bodden Town Library 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to assist the public with registration for Job Link, which helps people search online job listings and to self-refer for vacancies; National Training, which offers workshops and internship opportunities; Career Interest Profiler, which helps to assess career interests and explore career options. Representatives will also assist with preparing resumes and getting ready for interviews. Free mini- workshops on site will teach communications skills and customer service. For more information, contact the NWDA at 945-3114 or email nwda.training@gov.ky. TUESDAY, JUNE 21 SICKLE CELL SUPPORT: The next Sickle Cell Support Group meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Cayman Islands Hospital public health waiting room. Dr. Anna Matthews, general practitioner, and Dr. Linden Swan, pediatrician, will lead the discussion. All are invited. For further information, contact the genetics coordinator on 244-2630 or email joy. merren@hsa.ky. MOONLIGHT AND MOVIES: Tuesdays, through August, at 7 p.m. in Gardenia Court in Camana Bay. Families can spend time together taking in a movie under the stars. Dine at one of Camana Bay’s restaurants before the film, or set up a picnic on the grass, or just bring a blanket to relax and enjoy the show on the outdoor big screen. Showing tonight, “The Road to El Dorado.” THURSDAY, JUNE 23 FASHION SALE: Marriott Beach Resort, 7 p.m. Affordable designer and beautiful clothes, shoes and accessories, almost new. All proceeds benefit National Council of Voluntary Organisations. Donations are urgently needed. Donated items must be in good, clean condition. Contact Claire at kluyverclaire@gmail.com at Enough Stuff for more info or to donate clothing. BRAC COURT: Summary Court takes place from 10 a.m. in the Aston Rutty Centre today and tomorrow. FRIDAY, JUNE 24 BBQ AND HOEDOWN: St. George’s Anglican Church invites everyone to the annual BBQ & Gospel Hoedown, from 5:30 p.m. at the Church Grounds, Courts Road. $15. Phone 949-5583. ISLAND LIVING SHOW: Home improvement displays and information at the Arts and Recreation Centre (ARC) 5-8 p.m. Tomorrow, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Organized by Cayman 27. SATURDAY, JUNE 25 BRAC PARADE: Braccanal Teen Parade. Contact cybbraccanalcommittee@ gmail.com or Ventisha Conolly 916-0212 for info or visit www.braccanal.com. MUSIC AND MORE: Cayman Music Collective and the Humane Society at The Cayman Distillery. Tickets are $15. Proceeds go to the charity and the artists. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and artists start at 8 p.m. There will also be a screening of the award winning “Bright Spot” followed by Start Wilson and DJ Lizzie Curious. NATIVE SONS: The exhibition “Native Sons – Twenty Years On” ends today at the National Gallery. Admission is free for everyone and all ages are welcome. There are special activities for children, available at the reception desk. TUESDAY, JUNE 28. LANDLORD & TENANT RELATIONSHIP: Chamber of Commerce course presented by Sarah Allison. 9-11 a.m. Chamber office, Governors Square. $175 for members, $225 for future members. Register online at www.caymanchamber.ky. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29 CREDIT RISK MANAGEMENT: Free SME Workshop. 5:30- 7:30 p.m. Chamber of Commerce, Governors Square. Register online at www.caymanchamber.ky. THURSDAY, JUNE 30 SUMMER ARTS CAMP: Registration is due by today for the Cayman National Cultural Foundation Summer Arts Camp. Aug. 11-19. Open to students ages 7-16. Children 6 years old are accepted if an older sibling is enrolled. Activities focus on the visual, traditional and performing arts, with classes in drama, storytelling, dance, and more. Field trips highlight Cayman’s cultural and maritime heritage. Registration forms can be found at www.artscayman. org/creative-kids. Cost is $150 per child for seven days, snacks and lunch included. Payment due July 15. For more information, email cncf@artscayman.org or call 949-5477. SATURDAY, JULY 9 CAYMAN ISLANDS HIGH SCHOOL REUNION: Alumni who attended the school from September 1973 to July 1987 are invited to a reunion, hosted by Ivan and Mabel Farrington at the Cayman Turtle Farm. To RSVP, submit photos or for more information, call Mel at 925-1652 or email ivanf1934@yahoo.com. GENERAL INTEREST DRAMA SOCIETY: The Cayman Drama Society presents the comedy, “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)” on Thursdays through Saturdays through June 25. Show time is 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for students; on sale from www.cds.ky or email boxoffice@cds.ky. NEEDS ASSESSMENT UNIT: The Needs Assessment Unit has extended its hours of operation. The new hours are 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Mondays to Thursdays and 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Fridays. ROUNDABOUT ROADWORK: Motorists and residents of the Prospect and Red Bay areas are advised that the National Roads Authority is conducting roadwork at the Red Bay roundabout. There will also be modifications of the concrete dividers around the Red Bay roundabout. Officials say this work will have minimal impact on traffic, and will be completed by June 30. Major work to re-grade the roundabout will take place in July and August. COMMUNITY CHESS: Tuesdays 5-8 p.m., West Indies Wine Company. Join the Cayman Chess Club for a complimentary chess class and open challenges weekly. Anyone can learn, play and enjoy chess, even beginners. BETHESDA COUNSELLING CENTRE: Caters to all who seek help. Open Monday to Friday 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at 68 Mary St. Appointments available Saturdays and late evenings. Center is owned and operated by the United Church in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands. Call 946-6575. PINK LADIES: Coffee Shop at Cayman Islands Hospital is open Monday- Friday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. for breakfast, lunch, drinks, snacks. Call 244-2661. Funds are donated back to the community. Contact pinkladiescayman@gmail. com. For more Community Calendar events, visit www.caymancompass. com/events. CAYMAN COMPASS • THURSDAY JUNE 16, 2016 Police are holding clinics in all districts this week to hear residents’ concerns. See calendar listing for details.Next >