SECTION | PAGE ## TITLE FOR THE SPORT/ BUSINESS SKYBOX High of 89 Low of 80 Slight with wave heights of 1 to 3 feet. ABCDE NATIONAL WEEKLY Politics Clinton woos big donors 4 World Tribe and neighbors clash 10 Sports A struggle after the Games 16 5 Myths The World Wide Web 23 THE MYSTERY THAT IS MEL ANIA PAGE 12 THE WEEK OF SUNDAY, AUGUST 28, 2016 . IN COLLABORATIO N WITH THE WASHINGTON POST The mystery that is Melania EDITORIAL | PAGE 4 ARRESTING DEVELOPMENT: CAYMAN’S POLICE DESERVE OUR APPLAUSE ESTABLISHED 1965 www.caymancompass.com – 50 CENTS – MONDAY AUGUST 29, 2016 FOUR LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU BETTER: SEVEN MILE BEACH, WATERFRONT, WALKERS ROAD, TOWN CENTRE PLAZA BUREAUCRACY STALLS REQUEST FOR IMMIGRATION REPORT BRENT FULLER bfuller@pinnaclemedialtd.com The bureaucratic process associated with the Cayman Islands Freedom of Information Law will stall requests for the release of an immigration consultant’s report (also known as the “David Ritch report”) for at least sev- eral more weeks, the Cayman Compass has been informed. The report, presented to Premier Alden McLaughlin and Attorney General Sam Bulgin earlier this year, provides a review of the cur- rent system by which non-Caymanian workers can obtain permanent resident status in the Cayman Islands. The review and subsequent policy decisions surrounding what government should do with its recommendations has put on hold the approval process for residency ap- plications for the time being. As of last month, nearly 800 people who have been legally resident in the islands for at least eight years, had applied for permanent resident status since October 2013 and were awaiting a decision on their resident status. A few hundred have been awaiting word in their applications for more than two years. Government officials in the premier’s office initially refused the Cayman Compass’s re- quest for the immigration consultant’s report, which was penned by local immigration at- torney David Ritch. The records, the premier’s office argued, “would be privileged from production in legal proceedings on the ground of legal profes- sional privilege.” The report’s release would PLEASE TURN TO PAGE 8 » PLEASE TURN TO PAGE 9 » PLEASE TURN TO PAGE 8 » Police make arrests in serious cases Guns, drugs, attempted murder suspects collared BRENT FULLER bfuller@pinnaclemedialtd.com Royal Cayman Islands Police put more than a dozen serious crime suspects in lockup or before the courts in August, cul- minating in the last full week of the month with the arrest of three attempted murder suspects, five drug suspects and the seizure of two unlicensed firearms. This followed arrests earlier in the month of suspects in a robbery, a shooting, two se- rious assaults and a situation involving a firearm outside a local bar. The police work is getting noticed, it seems, by the government higher-ups. “We thank the RCIPS for their vigilance [and] resolve to tackle illegal activities, whomever the suspects,” a joint statement from the deputy governor and Ministry of Home Affairs noted last week. Two of the arrests, involving a serving customs officer and a high-ranking immigration officer, were included in the total for the month. RCIPS Chief Superintendent Kurt Walton noted that “The positive is that we’ve had serious incidents … and in most of those se- rious incidents someone has been arrested and put before the courts.” Serious matters The arrest of a Cayman Brac customs officer on suspicion of possessing an unli- censed firearm and the arrest of five people during a dawn raid in Savannah, including a senior immigration officer, capped off the busy month for RCIPS detectives. The 35-year-old customs officer was ar- rested Tuesday following a police search at his home that uncovered the weapon. There was no immediate word on his status with the department. The Savannah raid netted three men and two women during an operation that recov- ered a firearm, some ammunition and an un- specified quantity of ganja, according to a police statement. Bodden Town beauty crowned Miss Teen JEWEL LEVY jlevy@pinnaclemedialtd.com Sixteen-year-old Liana DaCosta was crowned Miss Teen Cayman 2016 at the Lions Centre on Saturday night. She was completely shocked when the judges announced at the end of the evening that she had won. She was handed a bouquet of roses, a crown was placed on her head by outgoing Miss Teen Tishay Heath, and the audience erupted with applause. Nerissa McLaughlin was first runner-up, and Jada Ramoon was second runner-up. Several other awards were also handed out, with Nerissa winning the People’s Choice award and Best in Swimwear, and Jada winning the Iliana De La Cruz Community Spirit Award. Aleica McDonald was named Most Improved, and Kayleigh McLaughlin won Miss Personality. Liana will receive a four-year scholarship from government that will cover costs for two years locally and two years over- seas at the college of her choice. The girls also received participa- tion trophies, gym memberships and gift certificates. Liana, demonstrating talent, poise and beauty, took the ti- tles Most Talented, Academic Excellence, Best in Gown and Most Photogenic. Dressed in a silver sequinned top and full aqua-green skirt with wide band, which flared out from the waistline, Liana was quick on the mark in the question-and-answer section of the pageant. When asked what she could tell the audience about Cayman’s coat of arms, she fully and accu- rately described the design and its meaning. The crowd went wild after her response. Relaxing at home Sunday morning after all the excite- ment, Liana said she feels very proud of herself for how hard she worked over the past three months. Liana DaCosta, Miss Teen 2016, with first runner-up Nerissa McLaughlin, right, and second runner-up Jada Ramoon. - PHOTO: JEWEL LEVY2 LOCAL NEWS MONDAY AUGUST 29, 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. Daily Matinees Every Day $8.00 Seniors, Mon-Fri Before 6pm Cayman Cinema@cbcinema6cbcinema6 *Additional charges will apply per 3D ticket requested. - MONDAY - MECHANIC RESURRECTION (R) 1:00 I 3:30 I 7:00 I 9:45 PETE’S DRAGON 3D (PG) 12:30 I 3:15 2D I 6:45 I 9:30 2D SUICIDE SQUAD 3D (PG13) 12:45 I 3:50 2D I 6:55 I 9:50 2D BEN-HUR (PG13) 12:20 I 6:30 HELL OR HIGH WATER (R) 1:30 I 4:15 I 7:30 I 10:05 JASON BOURNE (PG13) 12:50 I 3:40 I 6:50 I 9:40 SAUSAGE PARTY (R) 4:00 I 10:00 640-FILM (640-3456) A woman was report- edly mugged in the vi- cinity of Sunset House on South Church Street in George Town on Friday night, according to the Royal Cayman Is- lands Police Service. The RCIPS said in a press release that they re- ceived a report of the inci- dent at about 9:20 p.m. The woman was walking along South Church Street when she was approached by a male on a bicycle who stole her handbag. The woman received minor in- juries, but did not require treatment at hospital. Anyone who was ap- proached Friday evening by a male or a male riding a bi- cycle in the South Church Street area, or anyone who has information regarding the incident is asked to call the George Town CID at 949- 4222, or Crime Stoppers at 800-8477 (TIPS). Police: Woman mugged on South Church Street Grand Court jurors in the July 6-Oct. 4 session are advised that the report date of Monday, Aug. 29, has been changed. Jurors are now to report on Monday, Sept. 5, at 9:45 a.m. Please call the Jury In- formation line – 945-5072 – for the most up-to-date information. JURY NOTICE CHARLES DUNCAN cduncan@pinnaclemedialtd.com A fire damaged a home Friday eve- ning in the Beach Bay neighborhood in Bodden Town. Cayman Islands Fire Service officials on the scene said it appeared that no one was injured in the blaze. The fire started around 8 p.m. in the garage of the two-story home on Forget Me Not Road. Two cars parked in the ga- rage were severely damaged. Andy Kronick, who lives across the street, said he heard what sounded like fireworks and then went out- side and saw smoke coming from the garage of the home. Acting Deputy Chief Fire Officer Randy Rankin said the fire “appears to have originated in the garage,” but said an in- vestigation will need to be conducted. The Fire Service responded with trucks and crews from the Frank Sound and George Town fire stations. Mr. Rankin estimated that it took the firefighters about 20 minutes to extin- guish the blaze. Compass journalist Jewel Levy con- tributed to this story. No injuries after Beach Bay home damaged in Friday night fire Firefighters put out a blaze Friday evening at a home in the Beach Bay neighborhood of Bodden Town. – PHOTO: JEWEL LEVY One case involves judge’s error, the other an irregularity regarding jury CAROL WINKER cwinker@pinnaclemedialtd.com The Cayman Islands Court of Ap- peal has ordered retrials in two cases after hearing arguments over the past two weeks. On Friday, the three-member court ruled that Justice Seymour Panton committed an error in law last year when he ruled that there was no case to answer for Walter Jordan McLaughlin and Keith Rohan Mon- taque, who had been charged with firearms offenses. The case was remitted to Grand Court and the two men were directed not to leave the court building until they appeared before Justice Michael Mettyear the same day. Their attorneys were expected to apply for bail until a new trial date could be arranged. After the matter began in closed court Friday afternoon, the men were remanded in custody until the bail applications could resume on Tuesday, Aug. 30. McLaughlin and Montaque had been charged with joint possession of a .38 revolver, a 9mm pistol and am- munition recovered on Feb. 8, 2015 from a residence owned by McLaugh- lin’s father. The guns, one of which was loaded, were found in a middle bedroom used by Montaque for sev- eral days before the police search. The ammunition was in an opaque bag in another part of the house. McLaughlin was 26 at the time of his arrest; Montaque was 25. The matter went to trial in October, 2015. The Crown’s case included DNA evidence, but defense attorneys suc- cessfully argued that there was no case to answer because there was no evidence as to how or when the DNA came to be on the guns. It could have been there because of indirect or sec- ondary transfer, (such as shaking hands with someone who then touches the gun), they pointed out. The Court of Appeal said the trial judge’s approach to the evi- dence was erroneous in law be- cause it failed to give weight to other, circumstantial evidence. The test for a submission of “no case to answer” was set out in 1981 by U.K. Lord Chief Justice Lord Lane: “If there is no evidence that the crime alleged has been committed by the defendant, there is no diffi- culty. The judge will of course stop the case. The difficulty arises where there is some evidence but it is of a tenuous character, for example be- cause of inherent weakness or vague- ness or because it is inconsistent with other evidence. Where the judge comes to the conclusion that the pros- ecution evidence, taken at its highest, is such that a jury properly directed could not properly convict upon it, it is his duty, upon a submission being made, to stop the case. “Where, however, the prosecution evidence is such that its strength or weakness depends on the view to be taken of a witness’s reliability or other matters which are generally speaking within the province of the jury, and where on one possible view of the facts there is evidence upon which a jury could properly come to the conclusion that the defendant is guilty, then the judge should allow the matter to be tried by the jury …. ” The Crown’s appeal against Justice Panton’s decision was argued by lead counsel Andrew Radcliffe, assisted by Crown counsel Candia James. Attorney Alice Carver appeared for McLaughlin and attorney Amelia Fosuhene repre- sented Montaque. Hearing the matter with Justice Field were Justice Sir George Newman and Justice Cecil Dennis Morrison. Irregularity regarding jury In an earlier ruling, the court ruled that a conviction for causing grievous bodily harm with intent was unsafe because of a procedural irregularity involving a juror. Defense attorney Laurance Aiolfi brought the appeal on behalf of Dan Kelly after learning that one of the jurors for the trial worked at the nightclub where the incident took place. The juror subsequently acknowl- edged that he might have been present the night of the incident that led to the charge against Kelly. He said he had not seen anything and the first he knew about the case was when he at- tended court for jury selection. In delivering the court’s decision, Justice Field noted that all potential jurors had been asked if they knew any of the people involved in the case; they were not asked if they were at the club when the incident occurred. If it had been known that the juror worked at the club, an objection would have been made to his serving, Justice Field pointed out. “We are concerned with the appearance of justice as well as justice being done,” he said. Court orders two retrials Eleven Cuban migrants who landed in the Cayman Islands over the past week and a half are being held in Immigration custody. The first two migrants arrived on Aug. 17 in Grand Cayman. On Aug. 24 a makeshift vessel car- rying 33 migrants arrived in Cayman Brac. Nine from this group decided not to continue the journey and are awaiting transfer to Grand Cayman. Within the past week, three flights to Havana, Cuba, have repatriated 16 migrants. Seventy-three Cuban migrants are currently in Immigration custody. 11 CUBAN MIGRANTS LAND IN CAYMAN ISLANDS3 LOCAL NEWS CAYMAN COMPASS • MONDAY AUGUST 29, 2016 New plan to deal with school disorder JAMES WHITTAKER jwhittaker@pinnaclemedialtd.com Cayman’s public schools are adopting a new U.S.-style management system to deal with disor- derly behavior in class. The Positive Behavior In- tervention System, used in about a quarter of American schools, is essentially a man- agement framework for en- suring a consistent approach to school discipline. A group of teachers from every school in the Cayman Islands has been trained in the methodology. They will function as “school cli- mate and achievement teams” within their schools to help spread the approach throughout the system. George Sugai, an expert in behavior analysis from the University of Connect- icut, and the co-director of the Center for Positive Behav- ioral Interventions, funded by the U.S. Department of Edu- cation, was commissioned to help implement the system in the Cayman Islands. Delivering the keynote ad- dress at the annual Educa- tion Professionals’ Welcome last week, he said it focused on positive reinforcement, modeling good behavior and targeted interventions for students who consistently break the rules. He said the approach has proved more effec- tive in changing school cul- ture and climate than de- tentions and suspensions, which fail to deal with the underlying issues. Dr. Sugai said the system is not an “intervention” in it- self but a framework for en- suring students with poor behavior get access to the instruction needed to im- prove – in the same way as students falling behind in reading or math get access to additional instruction. “The department of edu- cation now, in any country, is focusing on the link between academic success and be- havior success,” he said. “In the U.S. we don’t al- ways see the link between the two. We are sending more and more kids out to alternative schools, to pri- vate schools, anywhere but in our classroom. “I understand that be- cause it is troubling to deal with problem behaviors but the kids aren’t receiving the educational opportunities to change their way of doing business. We need to think about our responsibility to change the opportunities for these students.” He said social skills, like any other area of learning, could be taught, with dif- ferent children requiring dif- ferent levels of instruction. The PBIS system, which also involves tracking data on school suspensions and other disciplinary measures, will attempt to match students with a level of intervention appropriate to their need. The system also seeks to involve support staff, such as bus drivers and cafeteria workers, to implement con- sistent standards in all areas of the school. Jon Clark, head teacher at John Gray High School, said, “The team that we have at John Gray in- volves people from all po- sitions in the school. They are really responsible for driving this, so it is not just something that is coming from the top down.” Education Minister Tara Rivers, in her speech to the teaching body at the event on Wednesday, said the in- troduction of the Posi- tive Behavior Intervention System is the next step in addressing the ongoing con- cerns of students, staff, par- ents and the wider commu- nity around school discipline and behavior. She said changing school cultures is a priority for the new academic year. “The Ministry of Edu- cation is expecting schools to focus on the right school and classroom environment to promote positive behavior and academic achievement.” She said while many teachers and schools are al- ready doing the right things, “We still have significant con- cerns about the number of behavior incidents at schools, the number of students not engaging in classroom tasks, the number of students skip- ping classes or turning up late and the negative im- pact a small number of stu- dents can have on the overall school climate.” She said school climate and achievement teams have been receiving training since January. They will be sup- ported by a network of dis- trict “coaches” as the system launches this school year. “The department of education now, in any country, is focusing on the link between academic success and behavior success.” GEORGE SUGAI, keynote speaker George Sugai gave the keynote address at the Education Professionals’ Welcome last week. - PHOTOS: JAMES WHITTAKER Education Minister Tara Rivers said the new system would be a framework for managing behavior in schools.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. 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LEGGE EXECUTIVE EDITOR PATRICK BRENDEL A MEMBER OF THE INTER-AMERICAN PRESS ASSOCIATION “Give light and the people will findtheirownway” MONDAY AUGUST 29, 2016 • CAYMAN COMPASS The succession of recent headlines in the Cayman Compass read like a spinning-newspaper montage scene from a black-and-white crime-fighting picture: “Quick arrests in recent violent attacks,” “Police make arrest in East End beating,” “Brac customs officer arrested,” “Raid nets arrests for attempted murder, gun, drugs,” “Police run up arrest tab.” The common thread linking those news items can be summed up in one word: “arrest.” What is noteworthy about the activities of the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service isn’t the fact that they are making arrests, per se (After all, police arrest suspects every day. It’s one of their primary func- tions.); it’s the types of crimes — serious ones — for which they are making those arrests. Put another way, this isn’t an editorial praising the police for “simply doing their job” — it is a much-mer- ited recognition that the police have been going gang- busters … perhaps literally. We can recall few instances in recent memory where local police have punctuated with arrests so many complex investigations into such serious crimes, and so quickly. Acting Police Commissioner Anthony Ennis, his top brass, and all the way down the chain of command to the officers on the beat, ought to take pride in the results of their difficult work. We believe what RCIPS Chief Superintendent Kurt Walton said about one pair of arrests holds true for others as well: “This [operation] is not stuff that’s done overnight … This was about painstaking methodical detective work that led to those arrests there.” We’re certain that incoming Police Commis- sioner Derek Byrne views the results of the officers’ efforts with satisfaction, as he prepares to take up his appointment in November. (From the viewpoint of the media, we’d like to acknowledge the contributions of one particular indi- vidual: police spokeswoman Jacqueline Carpenter, whose conscientiousness, dedication and profession- alism continues to impress.) According to our tally that appears in today’s front page story, so far this month police have arrested more than a dozen suspects in connection with alleged offenses that include attempted murder, drug traf- ficking, firearms possession, robbery, a shooting and serious physical assaults. Deputy Governor Franz Manderson and Premier Alden McLaughlin’s Ministry of Home Affairs jointly praised the police: “We thank the RCIPS for their vigilance [and] resolve to tackle illegal activities, whomever the suspects.” The final clause of that statement is notable and encouraging, for the reason that the group of arrested individuals includes a serving customs officer and a high-ranking immigration officer. Some longtime observers of criminal justice in Cayman have whis- pered in our ears that, in the past, such allegations against powerful government officials may have been … let’s say, spared from earnest investigation. We don’t know if that was really the case back then, but it certainly appears it isn’t the case right now. At this point, we’ll note that everyone who has been arrested or charged with a crime is presumed innocent until and unless they are found guilty by a judge or jury. That’s more than an obligatory observa- tion: It’s the law. And the law is something that nobody in Cayman — regardless of wealth, position or influence — is above. Arresting development: Cayman’s police deserve our applause Charter schools under attack WASHINGTON POST EDITORIAL BOARD “When schools get it right, whether they’re traditional public schools or public charter schools, let’s figure out what’s working and share it with schools across America.” Hillary Clinton was booed at the Na- tional Education Association’s summer convention for that self-evidently sensible propo- sition. The reaction speaks vol- umes about labor’s uniformed and self-interested opposition to charter schools and con- tempt for what’s best for chil- dren. Now the union has been joined by a couple of organiza- tions that purport to be cham- pions of opportunity. In separate conventions over recent weeks, the NAACP, the nation’s oldest black civil rights organization, and the Movement for Black Lives, a network of Black Lives Matter organizers, passed resolutions criticizing charter schools and calling for a moratorium on their growth. Charters were faulted by the groups for supposedly draining money from traditional public schools and allegedly fueling segregation. The NAACP mea- sure, which still must be rati- fied by the board before be- coming official, went so far as to liken the expansion of char- ters to “predatory lending prac- tices” that put low-income com- munities at risk. No doubt that will come as a surprise to the millions of parents who have seen their children well-served by char- ters and to the additional mil- lion more who are on charter school waiting lists for their sons and daughters. “You’ve got thousands and thousands of poor black parents whose children are so much better off because these schools exist,” Howard Fuller of the Black Al- liance for Educational Options told the New York Times. Since the first charter school opened nearly 25 years ago in Minnesota, support for the non- traditional schools has grown with nearly 3 million students in more than 6,700 charters in 42 states and the District of Co- lumbia. Demand is high with parents of school-age children – particularly those who have low incomes – overwhelmingly saying they favor the opening of more charter schools. Little wonder, considering that the alternative is often failing tra- ditional schools and that high- quality charters have proven to be successful in lifting student achievement. A recent study by the Center for Research on Ed- ucation Outcomes at Stanford University looked at 41 regions and found that “urban charter schools on average achieve sig- nificantly greater student suc- cess in both math and reading, which amounts to 40 additional days of learning growth in math and 28 days of additional growth in reading,” compared to traditional public schools. About 60 percent of charters are located in cities, serving high-risk students. The thought of denying school choice to these families – something that middle- and upper-class par- ents blithely take for granted – is simply maddening. To be sure, there are charter schools with problems, as was demonstrated by comedian John Oliver’s recent skewering of several outrageous cases. But rather than impose artificial limits, the response should be to fix such problems as lax au- thorization standards or unfair discipline practices while rep- licating the successes. Schools that fail to educate students – be they charter or traditional – should be shuttered. We urge NAACP leadership to put the interests of African-American children ahead of the interests of political allies who help fi- nance the group’s activities – and veto this ill-conceived resolution. © 2016, The Washington Post Break up ‘Big Syrup’ BLOOMBERG VIEW EDITORIAL BOARD If you eat maple syrup (on your pancakes, in your coffee, straight from the jug in the middle of the night; there’s no wrong way), chances are it came from Quebec. Last year, the province generated almost 70 percent of the world’s supply. Quebec has noticed the bargaining power this cre- ates. In 2004, the Federation of Quebec Maple Syrup Pro- ducers, a government-sanc- tioned cartel, began a quota system, regulating supply and preventing its members – or anybody in Quebec – from selling maple syrup to anyone other than the federation. On the face of it, that’s a bad idea. Look a little deeper, and it’s still a bad idea. When producers collude to increase prices by limiting output, consumers almost al- ways suffer. Most cartels – whether they seek to control oil, diamonds, cheese curds or whatever else – exist mainly to transfer wealth from buyers to sellers. That’s not some- thing governments should be helping producers to do. Quebec’s maple syrup cartel claims to be an exception. The federation says it merely stabi- lizes prices in an especially vola- tile industry. Maple trees require just the right temperatures, and even the slightest change can mean great swings in output, and hence price. Storing the sur- plus in good years and drawing it down in bad ones keeps a more orderly market. And the cartel assures quality, too. All in all, consumers gain. It’s true, as the federa- tion emphasizes, that prices haven’t surged since the quota system took effect – but without it, higher pro- duction might have pushed prices lower. Frustration with the cartel’s rules has created a black market, with farmers and hobbyists selling directly to buyers in violation of the law. That’s a sign that the cartel is indeed suppressing output. The federation is boosting its quota next year, and Que- bec’s government is urging it to relax its restrictions further. It would be better to let the cartel dissolve altogether, like clumps of maple candy in a cup of hot tea. Prices may fluctuate more – but there’ll be extra syrup and it will be cheaper on av- erage. Sounds delicious. © 2016, Bloomberg5 LOCAL NEWS CAYMAN COMPASS • MONDAY AUGUST 29, 2016 Church raises $8,000 for students A fish fry held by the Community Services Department of the Seventh- day Adventist Church in George Town raised more than $8,000 to help pay the back-to-school ex- penses of nearly four dozen stu- dents on island. The department selected 40 stu- dents from across nine schools on Grand Cayman to help with such expenses as tuition, uniforms, books and lunch. The department is also supporting the canteen of Cayman Academy. During the fish fry on Dis- covery Day in May, 500 pounds of fish were steamed, fried, served and sold, a press release stated. On behalf of the schools, Chief Education Officer Lyneth Mon- teith accepted the checks, and on Aug. 19 the principals of the chosen schools received the donations. The fundraising effort, which took four months of planning and preparation, originated when Elsie Myles, coordinator of a team of volunteers, and other volunteers took note of the needs of children while engaged in other commu- nity service activities. “I know what it feels like when children do not have all the neces- sary resources to enable them to take full advantage of education,” Ms. Myles said, “[and] as we be- came aware of these needs while in- teracting with the community, my team and I felt that we had to do something to help.” On fundraising day, “the whole team came out and worked diligently,” said Ms. Myles. She said the North Side Seventh-day Adven- tist Church also helped. “We were delighted to have the community services team from the North Side church, who came to assist with this very worthy cause,” she said. Speaking on behalf of the De- partment of Education Services and the Ministry of Education, Ms. Monteith thanked the Community Services Department “for its gen- erosity in helping our students and their parents to prepare for the new school year.” In addition to the donations to the schools, $125 was donated to the parent of a George Town Pri- mary student in need. Ms. Myles said, “Our reward is the satisfaction of knowing that the present and future lives of many children will be that much better because we cared enough to make a difference.” The Seventh-day Adventist Church also delivers food on a monthly basis and operates a soup kitchen, which delivers about 500 cups of soup every week to the el- derly and infirm. “It is commendable that the church supports ventures such as these, and I am sure that the fami- lies are very appreciative of the sup- port,” said Ms. Montieth. The department selected 40 students from across nine schools on Grand Cayman to help with such expenses as tuition, uniforms, books and lunch. Members of the George Town Seventh-day Adventist Church Community Services team, from left, Veronica Evans, Joan Forbes, Olga Ryan, Sheila Thompson and Hermin Bryan. Missing from the photo is team leader Elsie Myles. Tampa facility cited in death of Brac native Maynell Scott CHARLES DUNCAN cduncan@pinnaclemedialtd.com When Maynell Scott, an 81-year-old Brac native suffering from Alzheimer’s, wandered away from an assisted living home in Tampa, he had been known for wandering away and should have been wearing a GPS tracking device, ac- cording to a report by Florida officials. Mr. Scott’s body was found four days later in a lake about a half-mile from the Belvedere Commons facility where he lived. Florida’s Agency for Health Care Administration, responsible for overseeing assisted living homes, re- leased the critical report last week on the investigation into Mr. Scott’s death and failures at Belvedere Commons. The agency faulted the facility for not following its own policies for resetting alarms on exit doors and searching for a missing resident. The report notes that Mr. Scott had walked away from the facility before and should have been wearing a Safety Net GPS tracker, but the wellness director did not know about the earlier incident. The report states, “The facility failed to follow its own elopement policy and procedure, including maintenance of exits and alarms, and notification of staff, family, and law enforcement.” The failures, the report notes, led to Mr. Scott “leaving the facility and directly contributed to his death.” Mr. Scott had made his way through the facility’s doors before and walked away. Even before he moved to Tampa, when he returned to the Brac for 10 years after his retirement, he was known for walking away, according to his cousin Raymond Scott. Raymond Scott said his cousin had been found several times walking away from his home on the Brac. Mr. Scott’s daughters moved him to the assisted living home when his Alzheimer’s got worse, ac- cording to Raymond Scott. One of Mr. Scott’s daughters, Kathy McDonald, told the Tampa Bay Times that the family has retained an attorney over the death. By text message, she told the newspaper, the “actions of Belvedere Commons that led to our father’s death are unforgivable.” Firearm described as modified 12-gauge signal pistol CAROL WINKER cwinker@pinnaclemedialtd.com An East End man charged with possession of an unlicensed firearm ap- peared in Summary Court on Friday, when he was granted bail until Sept. 6. Antascio Terrell Rankine, 22, is charged with possession of a modified 12-gauge signal pistol on June 4 at Mary Street in George Town. No other details were given. A press release from police indicated that the charge was in connection with an incident during which an adapted flare gun was recovered. Defense at- torney Laura Larner success- fully applied for bail over the Crown’s objections. Magistrate Grace Donalds attached strict conditions that included a surety in the sum of $2,500 and wearing an electronic monitoring device. Rankine also has reporting conditions and must observe a curfew from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. at a specified address. Man bailed on gun charge DISTRICT DAYS 6 District Days George Town MONDAY AUGUST 29, 2016 • CAYMAN COMPASS PROUD OF THEM Accolades for young George Towners A number of young George Towners were hon- ored as Proud of Them fi- nalists at a reception at the George Town Yacht Club this month. Kasinda McField, 24, is being recognized for her ac- ademic achievements. Aspiring to become a chief financial officer, Ms. McField, according to a press release, is determined to become the first person in her family to graduate from university. Having graduated with her associate degree in busi- ness administration from the University College of the Cayman Islands in 2013, Ms. McField went on to re- ceive the university’s Board of Governors award. She had a cumulative GPA of 2.53 during her as- sociate degree, and now has a 2.86 in her most recent se- mester at the University of the West Indies. Born with kniest dys- plasia – a bone growth dis- order characterized by short stature – Ms. McField stands at 4 feet, 1 inch. Due to her condition, doc- tors did not anticipate that Ms. McField would walk, and advised that she would be confined to wheelchair if she wanted to attend school. Despite facing this chal- lenge, as well as other ob- stacles, including visual and auditory impairment and multiple surgeries, Ms. Mc- Field, who as a child was la- beled the “least likely to go to university,” will be en- tering the second year of her bachelor’s degree in banking and finance this fall at UWI in Mona, Jamaica. In her determination to study abroad, she initiated a meeting with representatives of UWI, who were pleased to accept and accommo- date her needs during her studies, according to the press release. When she returned home to Cayman for the summer, Ms. McField secured intern- ships with Customs and with the Judicial Depart- ment’s financial unit. Diarra Hoyte Proud of Them finalist and George Towner Diarra Hoyte is an 18-year-old as- piring engineer recognized for his achievements in academics. Mr. Hoyte, a former stu- dent at Clifton Hunter High School, earned his associate degree in engineering tech- nology from the University College of the Cayman Is- lands in April. Next month he will attend the Florida Institute of Technology to pursue his bachelor’s in me- chanical engineering. He graduated high school with 16 GCSE and CXC passes and was named Most Outstanding Student in his graduating class. Mr. Hoyte also received the ethics and technology awards. In high school, he was also a member of the Gifted and Talented mathematics class and he sat his external exam ahead of schedule, gaining a Grade 1 Dis- tinction in math, English and science. Proud of Them Proud of Them began in 2012 to highlight the works of young people ages 10 to 25 and showcase their initia- tive and positive attitudes. This year’s field of 72 candidates were nominated by friends, acquaintances and community members for reaching new heights in academics, sports, career, culture, business and com- munity service. Each young person selected is featured for six months on billboards across the Cayman Islands and receives a certificate and $500. Editor’s note: Next week we highlight more Proud of Them finalists from George Town. 50 YEARS AGO: Low wages blamed for lack of efficient dock workers In the Aug. 31, 1966 edi- tion of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, news from George Town included: “Doing a man’s job: boys save the dock situation. Seeing these lads working on the dock, carrying goods from the ships to the ware- house, has led to many ad- verse comments and crit- icisms of Government regarding the employment of these youths for this task … “No boy under the age of 15 years is employed and … the pay is now 4 shillings four and a half pence per hour for a 7 hour day and the boys get the same as men …. “It does not appear as if anyone has any objection to seeing these lads being gain- fully employed rather than running idle on the streets but it is a fact that they are unable to cope with the work and, as a consequence the ships suffer … “Summing it up, it would appear that if the Govern- ment raised the wages even the Public Works Depart- ment pay of 35 shillings for an 8-hour day they would, in all probability, be able to find the men needed to do an effi- cient job …. “The Inagua Wave which called last week took away a Vickers-Armstrong 15/60 ton pneumatic-tyred roller. This very heavy piece of equipment which has a total length of 47 feet and weighs nearly 17 tons is going back to Britain via Kingston. “The roller has been in use in connection with the resurfacing of the airfield to proof roll the existing main runway, apron and taxi- ways, the overruns and the shoulders. It was also neces- sary in the areas that showed weak and had to be repaired to proof-roll these again. This work was completed some time ago but this is the first time a suitable boat has been available to take it away from the island. “Arriving from Britain via Jamaica on the Kirk Pride last week and in- stalled with much difficulty at Barclays Bank, was a 3 ton safety deposit box. “This is a customer fa- cility offered by Barclays. “There are 60 boxes in three sizes which will be rented to customers for an annual rental. In these can be kept documents, jewellery and any other valuable items which need to be safely se- cured. This will be a great asset as at the moment any valuables have to be depos- ited in a locked container or a sealed envelope. In the same issue, George Town correspondent Miss Frances wrote: “Mrs. Lawrence Thompson and daughter Berna left on the 25th. Berna will attend Grace- land College, Iowa where she will major in business administration. “Miss Gaylia Coe returned to Flint, Michigan after spending her vacation with her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Coe. Gaylia teaches biology and physical education. “We hated to say au re- voir to our good friend Mrs. Ella Jackson who has been spending a few weeks with her brother Mr. Otto Hurlston and family. She left on the 25th for Miami where she works. “Mr. Roosevelt McField left via Costa Rica on the 25th to join the National Bulk Carriers S.S. Bulk Oceanic. “Mr. Beattie Hurlston of Crewe Road returned to Tampa on the 25th to ship out to sea as usual. “The following seamen left for Montego Bay by C.B.A. to join their ships: Messrs. Henry E. Powery, Colbert I. Parsons and Leslie I. Chaplin-Forbes. “Mr. George Samuels is on vacation leave from the Naval Academy where he is studying in nuclear power. “On Friday the 26th a shower was held at 8 o’clock at the Truth for Youth School for Miss Lois Jackson who is to be married to Mr. James Arch, son of Pastor Raib Arch, on the Sept. 7. “We congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Donnie Bush on the ar- rival of their second daughter at Miami on the Aug. 24.” This year’s Proud of Them candidates were nominated by friends, acquaintances and community members for reaching new heights in academics, sports, career, culture, business and community service. Proud of Them winner Kasinda McField with Youth Minister Osbourne Bodden. Proud of Them winner Diarra Hoyte poses with Education Minister Tara Rivers and Youth Minister Osbourne Bodden.District Days George Town DISTRICT DAYS 7 CAYMAN COMPASS • MONDAY AUGUST 29, 2016 Miss Nadine’s Pre-School gets sprucing up CITCO employees re- cently rolled up their sleeves to help out the Na- tional Council of Voluntary Organisations. Armed with rollers, brushes and a paint gun, CITCO employees, their family members and friends assisted the NCVO with paint work at Miss Nadine’s Pre-School on Aug. 6. The volunteers also helped sort out the NC- VO’s Bargain Shop storage trailer to ensure that clothes are easily acces- sible to members of the community who may be in need. “It means a lot for our CITCO family to take time to provide their hands- on assistance, taking time out of their weekend to assist with maintenance and organization,” said NCVO coordinator Alta Bodden-Solomon. “We couldn’t do it alone and we’re grateful to not have to.” CITCO has had a long relationship with the NCVO, having supported it for 35 years of service to children and families in need. Recently, staff members started an organic garden initiative at Miss Nadine’s. “We support the nu- merous services it pro- vides, including foster and nursery child care, subsi- dized preschool and day care education, provision of free school lunches, and basic support for those in our community who are in need,” said Sally Young, a member of CITCO’s charity committee. “We believe actions speak louder than words and look forward to con- tinuing our partner- ship to ensure the con- tinued success of the NCVO’s community projects and outreach programs.” Cayman Connection UK hosts students Cayman Connection UK held its third annual recep- tion last month, attracting more than 60 students, gov- ernment officials and private sector members. The event, affiliated with the Friends of Cayman orga- nization, also featured a cul- ture workshop at St. Ignatius Loyola Hall on July 18. Approximately 20 stu- dents attended the work- shop, where topics in- cluded the importance of networking and the role of CCUK, the government and political structures of Cayman and the U.K. Headed by CCUK founder Jennifer Dilbert and Friends of Cayman member Kate Kandiah, alongside student ambassadors, the workshop also addressed misconcep- tions about Cayman’s finan- cial industry. The reception began with a welcome given by Ms. Kan- diah, who shared a message on behalf of Eric Bush, Cay- man’s representative in the London Office. Remarks were then made by Premier Alden McLaughlin and Education Minister Tara Rivers. The premier assured stu- dents that they have Cay- man’s support, and Minister Rivers stated, “We need to find each other, support each other and help each other succeed. That’s very much what CCUK is about.” Alex Last of Mourant Ozannes talked to students about career possibilities. Student ambassadors Emily Sully and David Ramsaran shared personal experiences and the importance of CCUK. “This annual CCUK event is a great opportunity for stu- dents to connect with other students who are studying in the U.K., to share, advise and support each other,” said Ms. Kandiah. “We also are encouraging more private sector friends to get involved, so that they too, through CCUK, can support our students abroad,” added the organizer. For more information, visit www. caymanconnection.org or email hello@caymanconnection.org. Giselle Viggers and husband CJ spray paint Miss Nadine’s nursery building. Michael Wilks paints the Nadine Andreas Residential Foster Home. Cayman Connection UK founder Jennifer Dilbert, left, with Friends of Cayman member and event organizer Kate Kandiah, at the third annual CCUK reception.The islands’ most-trusted news source 8 One of the men arrested, a 30-year-old from the Ba- hamas, was suspected of having illegally landed in Cayman, and police alleged that he was being harbored by the senior immigration official. The immigration of- ficer, a 57-year-old woman, was arrested on suspicion of “knowingly assisting an illegal immigrant to remain in the Cayman Islands,” an immigration offense. She was also arrested on sus- picion of unlicensed fire- arms possession and drugs possession with intent to supply. She has been placed on required leave, with pay, from the Immigration Department. Also during the early Thursday raid, two men from Bodden Town district – ages 19 and 22 – were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. The at- tempted murder allega- tion relates to an incident that occurred Tuesday in Prospect, George Town. Ac- cording to police, shots were fired in the predawn hours at an apartment on Omega Drive. The apartment was fired on from outside the building, but no one was hurt, officers said. The fifth suspect, a 21-year-old woman, was arrested on suspicion of drugs and weapons possession. Attempted murder Also last week, an East End man was arrested Wednesday in connection with an attack that left a man in a coma. The suspect, 22, was arrested on suspi- cion of attempted murder. The victim, a 50-year-old, had been severely beaten and was found uncon- scious across the street from Pirates Cove Bar early Saturday. A Royal Cayman Islands Police patrol car found the victim around 1 a.m. that Saturday. He was taken to the Cayman Islands Hos- pital where he underwent brain surgery. He was then transferred to Health City Cayman Islands. He re- mained in critical condition over the weekend. Adapted flare gun Another East End man was charged Thursday with possession of an unlicensed firearm and was due to be in court Friday. Police said the 22-year- old was charged in connec- tion with an incident from June 3 on Mary Street in George Town, where the weapon was recovered. MONDAY AUGUST 29, 2016 • CAYMAN COMPASS Police make arrests in serious cases Bodden Town beauty crowned Miss Teen CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “It has been exciting,” she said. “I absolutely enjoyed the journey and got to meet six new friends. I also feel very honored to win the crown, and have to thank God, for it would not have been possible without him, and my parents for their love and support, and my sponsors.” With the title, Liana said, she will continue to do her best to make her country proud. “I will also be very happy to see my friends. They won’t call me by my name anymore, but Miss Teen Cayman Islands,” she joked. Her parents Jason and Le- ticia were just as excited for their daughter, who is at- tending Cayman Prep for her A levels. “It’s an overwhelming feeling,” said her father. “I’m so proud that all her hard work paid off. We told her just to stay humble and keep working hard.” Her mother said, “I know she put her heart into it and she really worked hard. Liana is a good girl and excellent daughter. She sets goals for herself and she does her best to always shine and reach her goals. We are grateful to God for always guiding her and thankful to all the people that supported her … such as her sponsor Savannah Medial Clinic, and all the people who came out last night to show their love and support.” The judges were Sharon Marshal, Nicosia Lawson, Erin Hislop, Leyla Jackson and “Blake” from the “Blake and Erin Morning Show” on DMS radio. The Lions Club and Leo Club of Grand Cayman hosted the Miss Teen Pageant.Liana DaCosta, Miss Teen 2016 Host Jermaine Sharpe interviews contestants, from left, Kayleigh McLaughlin, Maya Smith, Nerissa McLaughlin, Aleica McDonald, Liana DaCosta, Kevie-Ann Peirre and Jada Ramoon. - PHOTOS: JEWEL LEVY Liana DaCosta, middle, with her parents Leticia and Jason. The Prisoner Detention Center in the Fairbanks area of George Town has seen a busy month as RCIPS officers have put more than a dozen serious crime suspects in lockup or before the courts. – PHOTO: TANEOS RAMSAY9 LOCAL NEWS amount to “an actionable breach of confidence” if it were to be made public, the office stated. The Compass appealed the premier’s office’s decision directly to the Information Commissioner’s Office, given that Premier McLaughlin had previously stated that the immigration consultant’s report would be withheld from public release and that it was “never intended” for publication. FOI Law regulations state that “where the min- ister made the initial deci- sion [on an open records re- quest] no internal review shall be conducted and an appeal lies to the information commissioner.” However, Cabinet Secre- tary Samuel Rose – to whom no open records request was ever sent – but who essen- tially serves in the civil ser- vice chief officer role for the premier’s office, has deter- mined an internal review of the Compass open records re- quest is required in this case. In correspondence with the Information Commis- sioner’s Office, Mr. Rose said “there is no evidence that the premier made the initial decision.” “[The premier’s office in- formation manager] followed best practice by seeking the assistance of the informa- tion manager for the Cab- inet Office….and worked very closely with her to en- sure that she applied the correct exemptions and cor- rectly drafted the response to the applicant,” Mr. Rose wrote. “I am therefore satis- fied that the initial decision was taken by the informa- tion manager in the Office of the Premier.” Mr. Rose will conduct the internal review of the re- quest for the permanent res- idence report, expecting to have a response by Sept. 8, he said last week. Following Mr. Rose’s an- ticipated denial of the open records request, an appeal will be made in the Informa- tion Commissioner’s Office. In September 2015, Mr. McLaughlin indicated that the Cayman Islands govern- ment would provide a full re- sponse on the issue, making changes if and where neces- sary to its immigration re- gime in the wake of an Aug. 28, 2015 court ruling that was critical of several aspects of the permanent residence system. The issues identified in the 2015 court judgment dealt with two major areas: First, the actions of the Im- migration Appeals Tribunal in judging two cases where non-Caymanians had ap- plied for permanent residence – the right to remain in the territory for the rest of their lives – in which the tribu- nal’s actions were determined to be a “miscarriage of jus- tice.” Those applications were made under a former version of the Immigration Law. The two applicants were recently granted permanent residence following a re-hearing of their case. The second matter in- volves the current perma- nent residence system and how points toward status are awarded to applicants. Currently, applicants are re- quired to secure 110 points out of 215 available in the application process. Ques- tions have basically arisen re- garding how 15 of those 215 points are to be awarded via the process. Cayman Islands Chief Justice Anthony Smellie con- cluded in the judgment that there were “immediate and obvious concerns” about the current two-tiered system for awarding permanent res- idence applicants a total of 15 points for their occupation and another 15 points if their job is considered a “priority occupation” according to reg- ulations attached to the Im- migration Law. “It is difficult to imagine a policy that could be more opaque, uncertain and prone to arbitrariness than one by which points are to be allocated to occupations based upon merely subjec- tive assessments of their importance in the context of the local economy,” the chief justice wrote in his 40-page judgment. 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Dermatologist call : 946-9020 between 9am to 5pm Dees Plaza #282 on Crewe Road, GT He will be in office from August 29th - September 5th, 2016 Two plead guilty to cocaine conspiracy Three defendants plead not guilty, two others postpone arraignment CAROL WINKER cwinker@pinnaclemedialtd.com Seven people appeared in Grand Court on Friday ac- cused of conspiring with Al- exander Adrian Ebanks to supply controlled drugs. All were given return dates, with two who pleaded guilty coming back for sentencing on Sept. 28. Ebanks pleaded guilty last week to conspiring with the six men and one woman – each on a separate charge. His sentences for conspiracy to supply controlled drugs were concurrent terms of five-and-a-half years. Other related offenses brought his total term of imprisonment to six-and-a-half years, with time in custody to count. No details were given in any of the charges against any of the defendants as to amounts or types of drugs or circumstances of the al- leged conspiracy, but such information would become known at each defendant’s sentencing hearing or trial. However, Crown counsel El- eanor Fargin advised the court during Ebanks’s sen- tencing that 56 “customers” had been identified from his cellphones. The defendants who pleaded guilty were Christo- pher Digregrio Khan, 27, and Christopher Philip Bodden, 21. Khan, represented by at- torney Laura Larner, ad- mitted conspiring with Ebanks between Aug. 13 and Oct. 22, 2015. Khan also pleaded guilty to conspiracy to convert criminal property, in that he changed CI$1,000 into US$1,200 between Sept. 21 and 23, 2015. He was the first to enter any guilty pleas, and Justice Michael Mettyear announced that Khan would get max- imum credit for pleading at the earliest opportunity. The judge gave the same assurance to Bodden, who pleaded guilty to conspiring with Ebanks between Aug. 4 and Sept. 21, 2015. He was represented by attorney Jonathon Hughes. Justice Mettyear or- dered social inquiry re- ports for these two defen- dants and said he would be the judge dealing with them on Sept. 28. Robert Cialon, repre- sented by attorney Alice Carver, pleaded not guilty to eight charges of conspiring with Ebanks to supply con- trolled drugs. The charges re- late to eight periods between July 19 and Oct. 21, 2015. He was directed to return for trial on Sept. 16. Ian Neil Duncan was also told to return for trial on Sept. 16 after he entered pleas of not guilty. He was charged with conspiring with Ebanks seven times on dates in Au- gust and September 2015. Duncan was represented by attorney Crister Brady. The third person bailed until Sept. 16 was Ukel Fernandez Dixon, repre- sented by attorney Nich- olas Dixey. Dixon pleaded not guilty to conspiring with Ebanks between Sept. 20 and Oct. 21, 2015. Wayne Carlos Myles was not yet ready to have any charges put to him for him to enter any plea. It was noted that the charges against him had been committed to the Grand Court just a day or two earlier. Both Myles and Jaesha Hendrix were ordered to re- turn to court on Aug. 31. Hendrix was the only defendant in custody, Mr. Hughes told the court. Bail had been granted with a surety in the sum of $50,000, but she had been unable to meet it. He asked for the surety to be re- duced to $10,000. Ms. Fargin objected. She explained that Hendrix knew police had searched the apartment she had shared with Ebanks. Hendrix made sure the dogs were taken care of and then she went missing from the end of October 2015 until May 2016. Hendrix is charged with conspiring with Ebanks to supply controlled drugs be- tween Sept. 11 and 23, 2015. She is further charged with conspiring with him that same month to pervert the course of justice by at- tempting to obtain a device or drink that would produce a false negative result for a court-ordered test of urine to detect the presence or ab- sence of drugs. Justice Mettyear refused the application to amend Hendrix’s bail conditions. He said in open court that he was leaving the Cayman bench at the end of Sep- tember, so those defendants who pleaded not guilty would probably not be dealt with by him. For those who have not yet pleaded, he urged, “If you are guilty, plead guilty and get the maximum credit.” In correspondence with the Information Commissioner’s Office, Mr. Rose said “there is no evidence that the premier made the initial decision.” The Law Courts Building in central George Town. - PHOTO: FILENext >