ESTABLISHED 1965 www.caymancompass.com – 50 CENTS – TUESDAY DECEMBER 13, 2016 High of 87 Low of 76 Slight to moderate with wave heights of 2 to 4 feet. EDITORIAL | PAGE 4 A CRUISE VISITOR DRAWS CAYMAN INTO GEOPOLITICAL STRIFE SPORTS | PAGE 16 DEFENSIVE CONCERNS MOUNTING FOR GUARDIOLA AT MAN CITY 35 DAYS LEFT TO REGISTER TO VOTE ELECTION 2017 182805-Ad-MakeItYours-Compass-Strip6colx1*5.indd 111/9/16 2:25 PM POLICE TRAFFIC CHIEF ASSAULTED AT ROADBLOCK BRENT FULLER bfuller@pinnaclemedialtd.com The head of the Royal Cayman Islands Po- lice traffic unit, Inspector Ian Yearwood, suf- fered two broken teeth after being assaulted at a police traffic checkpoint over the weekend, according to a police statement. The RCIPS reported that officers had set up the roadblock on the Esterley Tibbetts Highway near the old Hyatt hotel property and were performing traffic checks early Saturday. At about 1 a.m., during a vehicle stop, po- lice said the passenger in the vehicle “began using abusive language toward the officer, and was warned, but continued. “The man then refused to comply with of- ficer commands to step out of the vehicle,” according to the police statement. “The man was then arrested for disorderly conduct, during which he violently resisted arrest and punched the officer in the face; pepper spray was then deployed [used by police].” The suspect, Mark Blake, 27, appeared in court Monday. He was charged with assault and assault causing actual bodily harm. Magistrate Valdis Foldats agreed to release Blake on a $950 recognizance bond, to reap- pear in court on Dec. 20. According to Crown counsel Greg Walcolm, who spoke in court Monday, Inspector Year- wood had “two broken teeth” as a result of the incident. The vehicle passenger, Blake, attempted to resist arrest by “punching and kicking,” ac- cording to Mr. Walcolm. The Crown did not object to bail for Blake. During his court appearance, Blake was identified as a work permit holder in the con- struction industry. His attorney, Anthony Aki- wumi, said relatives posted the $950 surety on Blake’s behalf. The RCIPS started its annual holiday traffic crackdown last Wednesday. The oper- ation, a joint effort between the traffic unit and the volunteer special constabulary, runs through the first week in January and focuses on catching speeders, drunk drivers and other traffic scofflaws. The Saturday morning roadblock was part of that operation. Mr. Yearwood spoke about the operation last week: “We are employing some different tactics in order to increase the effectiveness of our traffic stops. There is a very good chance that those who think they can just avoid them somehow will have a hard time doing so. The better option is to just have a designated driver and not drink and drive.” Caribbean Club developer to build Ironwood golf lodge Joe Imparato plans 100-room resort JAMES WHITTAKER jwhittaker@pinnaclemedialtd.com Cayman Islands developer Joe Im- parato will design and build a 100- room clubhouse and lodge as part of the Arnold Palmer-branded Iron- wood golf resort planned for the eastern districts. Mr. Imparato, an equity partner in the project, has unveiled plans for a luxury hotel and condomin- iums, similar in style to the Carib- bean Club, which he developed on Seven Mile Beach. The estimated $30 million devel- opment will feature a golf pro shop, swimming pool, tennis center and two restaurants. It will be the cen- terpiece of the planned PGA-level course designed by the Arnold Palmer Design Company. Mr. Imparato said Monday that plans for two five-story buildings, featuring 62 hotel rooms and 40 res- idences, linked by a shared lobby, would go to the Central Planning Au- thority in the next few weeks. He said he had met with Mr. Palmer several times before the famous An architectural rendering shows how the clubhouse and lodge will look. PLEASE TURN TO PAGE 9 » From left, developer Joe Imparato, golf club architect Derek Serpell, and Amy and Roy Saunders go over plans for the Arnold Palmer-branded Ironwood golf resort on Monday. The clubhouse and lodge are scheduled to open in late 2018.2 LOCAL&REGIONAL TUESDAY DECEMBER 13, 2016 • CAYMAN COMPASS Daily Matinees Every Day $8.00 Seniors, Mon-Fri Before 6pm Cayman Cinema@cbcinema6cbcinema6 640-FILM (640-3456) *Additional charges will apply per 3D ticket requested. 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(AP) – Rela- tives, friends and survivors of the Orlando nightclub mas- sacre stood outside Pulse where candles were lit be- hind stars with the names of each of the 49 patrons who were killed, as they remem- bered the six-month anniver- sary on Monday of the worst mass shooting in modern U.S. history. They hugged each other outside the shuttered gay club, and at 2:02 a.m., the exact time gunman Omar Mateen started shooting in- side the club, a moment of silence was held. Then they read the names of each of the deceased patrons. Many wore black and others wore rainbow-colored “Orlando United” T-shirts and ball caps. Dozens of other patrons were seriously injured during the June 12 massacre. “Time really does fly,” said Orlando Torres, who hid in a bathroom when the shooting started. “It was very somber and very touching.” Torres spoke to re- porters after the early morning remembrance, which was closed to the public and media. “This morning was very emotional. To the beautiful 49 we will never forget and continue to keep your pulse,” the official Pulse Twitter ac- count read Monday. Two other services were planned in Orlando for the Pulse victims later in the day. The gates around Pulse were going to be open in the evening, again, this time for a public remembrance. Another service also was planned in the evening at the Orange County Regional History Center. After the service, the his- tory center was opening an exhibit of digital photos showing Orlando’s response to the mass shooting. Tens of thousands of central Florida residents attended memo- rial services for the Pulse victims in the days after the massacre and rainbow flags were hung all over the metro area in support of the gay community. Also on Monday, the city of Orlando launched a pro- gram that allows businesses to designate themselves as safe places for gays and les- bians if they feel threatened. Orlando police officers began distributing decals to local businesses to post in their windows identifying them as places members of the LGBTQ community can go if they feel they are in jeopardy. Mateen, who had pledged allegiance to the Islamic State group, was killed in a shootout with SWAT team members after a three-hour standoff. The FBI is still in- vestigating the massacre. The future of the night- club is still up in the air. Pulse’s owner last week said she is no longer in- terested selling the prop- erty to the city of Orlando which had planned to use it for a memorial. Owner Barbara Poma says she plans to use the space to create a “sanctuary of hope” and a welcoming area where people can reflect on those affected by the tragedy. EX-TREASURE HUNTER ORDERED TO ANSWER MISSING COINS QUESTIONS (AP) – A federal judge on Monday ordered a former deep-sea treasure hunter to answer questions about the location of 500 missing gold coins. Tommy Thompson has been held in contempt of court since last De- cember, when Judge Al- genon Marbley found he violated a plea deal by re- fusing to respond. Marbley on Monday told Thompson to answer the questions within 30 days. The judge’s order came after Thompson and his attorneys spent the past month at Marbley’s di- rection reviewing docu- ments that might hold clues about the location of the coins and other assets worth millions. Thompson has said he told everything he knew during depositions last year. Todd Long, an at- torney for Thompson, told Marbley on Monday that nothing has changed from Thompson’s perspective. “He has nothing further to say,” Long said. The coins were minted from gold taken from the S.S. Central America, a Gold Rush-era ship that sank off South Carolina in an 1857 hurricane with thou- sands of pounds of gold aboard, contributing to an economic panic. The 161 investors who paid Thompson $12.7 mil- lion to find the ship never saw any proceeds. Two sued – a now-deceased investment firm president and the company that once published The Columbus Dispatch newspaper. A fugitive from Ohio since 2012, Thompson was apprehended in January 2015 along with his long- time female companion at a hotel where he was living near Boca Raton, Florida. The time that is passed since Thompson’s last de- position might give him an opportunity to an- swer the questions, Mar- bley suggested. “Who knows – he might have an epiphany,” the judge said. “It is the season of miracles.” Marbley has also or- dered Thompson to pay $1,000 a day until he an- swers questions. Cur- rently, he owes more than $350,000, said Doug Squires, an assistant U.S. attorney. Squires said he hopes the government will see the money. Bikers ready to deliver ‘Toys 4 Tots’ About 60 bikers cruised the roads of Grand Cayman on Sunday in the annual Cayman Islands Motorcycle Riders Association Christmas ‘Toys 4 Tots’ ride. Gifts collected at various locations in the weeks leading up to the ride will be handed out Sunday at a party at the Lions Centre. The bikers each donated at least one gift, and other toys were donated by the public. – PHOTO: TANEOS RAMSAY Family and friends of victims along with survivors of the Pulse nightclub attack gathered at the club at 2:02 a.m. – the time the shooting started – on the six-month anniversary of the attack. - PHOTO: DAYTONA BEACH NEWS JOURNAL VIA AP A fugitive from Ohio since 2012, Thompson was apprehended in January 2015 along with his longtime female companion at a hotel where he was living near Boca Raton, Florida.3 LOCAL NEWS CAYMAN COMPASS • TUESDAY DECEMBER 13, 2016 ARE YOU A BLOGGER? To enter and for official rules visit: www.caymanislands.ky/CulinaryBlogger The Cayman Islands Department of Tourism wants to give one lucky blogger the opportunity to cover Cayman Cookout, 12-15 January 2017. Simply blog to enter... write a story on why you think the Cayman Islands is the “Culinary Capital of the Caribbean” Illustrate your article with exciting images Enjoy four days of access to Cayman Cookout and blog for the destination! Winner will be selected by 6 January 2017 MAN ATTACKED WITH MACHETE A 58-year-old man was arrested Saturday in con- nection with a machete at- tack that morning in cen- tral George Town. The victim was found “bleeding from multiple lac- erations” in the yard of a home on Eastern Avenue around 7:30 a.m., police said. The man was still in hos- pital Monday but was ex- pected to survive his inju- ries, police said. The suspect was ar- rested on suspicion of as- sault causing grievous bodily harm. He was not immedi- ately charged and was re- leased on police bail. Snorkeler dies off George Town CHARLES DUNCAN cduncan@pinnaclemedialtd.com A 69-year-old man from the United States died Sunday evening while snorkeling off Eden Rock in George Town, police reported. Police found the tourist floating in the water shortly after a 911 call at 5 p.m. reported the man missing, police said. The police helicopter spotted the man in the water off Jackson Point, more than a half-mile south of Eden Rock. A police spokeswoman said the family asked that the man not be named. Police said the man went snorkeling with his wife, and that she returned earlier while he remained in the water. The water Sunday evening was choppy, with a small craft warning in effect offshore and winds from the east to north- east at 10 to 15 knots. Witnesses near Jackson Point on Sunday evening, at the fuel terminals in South Sound, reported seeing the po- lice helicopter hovering over- head and the Niven D police boat racing down the coast from central George Town. Officers on the boat pulled the man from the water and attempted to resuscitate him, police said.Police located the 69-year-old American man’s body off Jackson Point in South Church Street. - PHOTO: CHARLES DUNCAN CUC TO UPDATE PUBLIC ON RENEWABLE ENERGY PLANNING CHARLES DUNCAN cduncan@pinnaclemedialtd.com As part of the Caribbean Utilities Company’s study of renewable energy options for Cayman, the company will host a second round of workshops Wednesday to up- date the public and industry watchers on its progress. CUC, along with consul- tant Pace Global, is drafting a 30-year plan for power gen- eration on Grand Cayman. At the first meeting in August, consultants presented infor- mation on the process for fig- uring out the best renewable energy options for the island. CUC spokesman Neil Murray said Wednesday’s presentation will follow up on what the consultants laid out in the August meeting, including the visits to var- ious portfolios and analyzing the possible scenarios for re- newable energy, like wind or solar, in Cayman. “Each phase will have a meeting,” he said, to update the public and stakeholders on the progress of the stra- tegic planning study. In an earlier statement to the press, CUC Vice Presi- dent Sacha Tibbetts said, “As a utility, we have to plan for the long term to ensure reliability of service and the sustain- ability of the country’s elec- trical system. This IRP study will position the company to better understand the needs of the community we serve and at the same time ensure that CUC has the right energy resource mix for the future.” CUC will host two meet- ings Wednesday at the Mar- riott, with the same pre- sentation given at noon and at 6 p.m. Quarterly report In a press release stating the company’s third-quarter results, CUC notes that work continues on a 5 MW solar power project in Bodden Town. The company said that the de- veloper of the project is behind schedule, and that the project is now expected to be com- pleted in the second quarter of 2017. Peak power usage on Grand Cayman in 2016 set a record of more than 103 MW in July, the company reported. The quarterly release high- lights the strategic planning study for investors in the Ca- nadian-listed company. “The study analyses all en- ergy resources that are viable and considers their cost, reli- ability, environmental impact and other aspects, and pro- vides a recommended port- folio of energy resources for the market. The Company’s goal is to ensure that all en- ergy options are explored be- fore decisions are made on what the grid can accommo- date in a safe, reliable and ef- ficient manner.”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 EXECUTIVE EDITOR PATRICK BRENDEL A MEMBER OF THE INTER-AMERICAN PRESS ASSOCIATION “Give light and the people will findtheirownway” TUESDAY DECEMBER 13, 2016 • CAYMAN COMPASS “Turkish terror suspect arrested in Cayman” – the headline of Monday’s front page story is somewhat sen- sational. But what the situation calls for is a careful, measured and prudent approach: The key word going forward should be caution. First, there has not been any indication, allegation or sug- gestion that 58-year-old German citizen Celal Kildag (who emigrated there from Turkey in 1980) posed a threat to the Cayman Islands. Our law enforcement personnel simply arrested Mr. Kildag on an international warrant after he and his wife arrived in Grand Cayman during a cruise vacation. The risk to Cayman, rather, is reputational in nature. Cayman is a very, very small jurisdiction that has found itself wedged between the wishes of two very large nations, amid a politically charged atmosphere, on an issue that could not be more serious. It concerns age-old ethnic strife, dictatorship and allegations of murder. The immediate legal arguments around the extradition of Mr. Kildag are potentially complex. In itself, that is not a particular cause for concern, considering that our judiciary regularly punches far above Cayman’s weight class on the international scene, specifically in relation to our territory’s status as an international financial center. Given the great sensitivity of Mr. Kildag’s possible extraction, and the potential diplomatic ramifications (among Germany, Turkey and the United Kingdom), we are sure that sufficient resources, guidance and support will be brought to bear on this case from members of Cayman’s judiciary, local attorneys and experts from overseas. In terms of informing the public about this topic, context is crucial. And the context is this: Mr. Kildag is accused by Turkish authorities of being involved in a long-running Kurdish separatist movement that is in open, violent conflict with the Turkish state. In 1980, Mr. Kildag fled Turkey and was granted political asylum in Germany, where he has lived freely (to our knowledge) as a law-abiding member of society, with his spouse, children and extended family. The allegations Mr. Kildag faces involve acts carried out in 1988 (eight years after he left Turkey), “leading to the shooting and murder of two victims and the burning of two primary schools” in eastern Turkey. Ever since a military coup attempt against President Recep Tayyip Erdogan failed in July, the Erdogan gov- ernment has arrested or detained tens of thousands of people throughout the country ostensibly accused of aiding the insurrection. The crackdown has swept up jour- nalists, academics, prosecutors, police, military officers, judges and civil officials, including Kurdish political leaders. In November, some 25,000 people took to the streets of Cologne, Germany, to protest the actions of President Erdogan and his government. President Erdogan blames U.S.-based cleric Fethullah Gulen for masterminding the coup attempt from afar, and the Turkish government is currently demanding his extradi- tion from America. Put another way, the arrest of Mr. Kildag in Cayman, and his possible extradition to Turkey, poses a Pandora’s box of troubles for our tiny jurisdiction. The only thing black-and-white about this situation is the color of potential international headlines. It is imperative, therefore, that our officials exercise great caution when reviewing the extradition application, and they should not hesitate to use the full 45-day window they have for deliberation. While our judiciary will weigh the legal aspects of the case, ultimately it falls upon Governor Helen Kilpatrick to certify the extradition request – or not. We trust that the process will proceed with oversight from the U.K. Foreign & Commonwealth Office and any other relevant agency. The magnitude of the situation cer- tainly warrants it. A cruise visitor draws Cayman into geopolitical strife Nobel laureate of 2016 revisited WASHINGTON – There has been ferment among the li- terati since Bob Dylan was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature. Many say that however well Dylan does what he does, it is not lit- erature. Dylan did not go to Stockholm Saturday to collect his prize, which the Swedish Academy says was awarded “for having created new po- etic expressions within the great American song tradi- tion.” Well, then: “God said to Abraham, ‘Kill me a son’ Abe says, ‘Man, you must be puttin’ me on’” or: “Einstein, disguised as Robin Hood With his memories in a trunk Passed this way an hour ago With his friend, a jealous monk He looked so immaculately frightful As he bummed a cigarette Then he went off sniffing drainpipes And reciting the alphabet Now you would not think to look at him But he was famous long ago For playing the electric violin On Desolation Row” The New York Times primly notes that the academy is famous for “its at times almost willful perversity in picking win- ners.” Scottish novelist Irvine Welsh (“Trainspotting”) pro- fesses himself “a Dylan fan” but tweeted that the Nobel is “an ill-conceived nostalgia award wrenched from the rancid prostates of senile, gibbering hippies.” Strong letter to follow. One critic says that the more than 150 books on Dylan are “a library woozy with humid overstatement and baby boomer mythology.” A sample of the humidity is: “Dylan seemed less to oc- cupy a turning point in cul- tural space and time than to be that turning point.” But Dylan should not be blamed for the hyperventilating caused by DSD – Dylan De- rangement Syndrome. Be- sides, Dylan has collected a Pulitzer Prize for “lyrical compositions of extraordi- nary poetic power,” so there. Now 75, he was born Robert Zimmerman in Du- luth, Minnesota, and lived in Hibbing, Minnesota, 150 miles from Sauk Centre, Minnesota, home of Sinclair Lewis, who won the 1930 Nobel for literature (“Bab- bitt,” “Elmer Gantry”). This was evidence of abruptly defining literature down: Thomas Mann won in 1929. If you recognize even one- third of the 113 literature prize winners since 1901, you need to get out of the house more. Philip Roth has not won, a fact that would cost the Swedish Academy its reputation for seriousness, if it had one. The Weekly Standard’s Andrew Ferguson would win the Nobel Prize for Common Sense, if there were one. He notes that by not taking him- self too seriously or encour- aging others to do so, Dylan has “proved two proposi- tions that seemed increas- ingly unlikely in the age of media-saturation: You can shun publicity and still be hugely famous, and you can be hugely famous and not be obnoxious about it.” For this, Dylan deserves some sort of prize. Ferguson laments that it is evidently impossible to take Dylan “for what he is, an impressive man worthy of admiration, affection and re- spect, and leave it at that.” Impossible. In an age of ever-more-extravagant at- tention-getting yelps about everything, people have tumbled over one another reaching for encomia, such as this from a Harvard pro- fessor: “Dylan has surpassed Walt Whitman as the de- fining American artist.” (Hawthorne, Mel- ville, Dickinson, Wharton, Fitzgerald, Faulkner?) If song lyrics are litera- ture, why did the academy discover this with Dylan and not Stephen Sondheim (from “West Side Story” on)? Last year, the literature prize was won by Belarusia’s Svet- lana Alexievich whose spe- cialty is interviews woven into skillfully wrought books (e.g., “Secondhand Time”). They are highly informa- tive, even moving, but are they literature? Sean Wilentz, Princeton professor of American his- tory, grew up in New York City near the end of its red- tinged folk revival and was 13 when he attended Dylan’s 1964 concert at Manhattan’s Philharmonic Hall. Wilentz’s book “Bob Dylan in America,” which would better have been titled “America in Bob Dylan,” interestingly lo- cates him in the stream of American culture and cel- ebrates him for expanding his range as relentlessly as he has toured – more than 1,400 shows in this century. Wilentz recalls how Dylan “going electric” at the 1965 Newport Folk Festival scan- dalized “the fetishists of au- thenticity,” but Dylan did not look back. “He sees,” Wilentz says, “a kind of literature in performance.” If that is so, then is Mike Trout, base- ball’s best performer, doing literature for the Los Angeles Angels? Literature is be- coming a classification that no longer classifies. Never mind. Just enjoy the music of the surprising man who in 1961 arrived in Greenwich Village and who once said “my favorite pol- itician was Arizona Sen. Barry Goldwater.” George Will’s email address is georgewill@washpost.com. © 2016, Washington Post Writers Group GEORGE F. WILL GEORGE Bob Dylan, in his absence, was awarded the Nobel Prize in literature on Saturday. – PHOTO: AP5 LOCAL NEWS CAYMAN COMPASS • TUESDAY DECEMBER 13, 2016 COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS Making a difference Thank you, Greenlight RE for helping us build a stronger community! The YMCA of the Cayman Islands Corporate Founders campaign is raising funds to firmly root the Y locally and establish a solid foundation for lasting impact. We are dedicated to building strong communities by focusing on character development and the core values of honesty, caring, respect, responsibility, and faith. To learn more, contact Vanessa Hansen at vhansen@ymcacayman.ky ymcacayman.ky (345) 926.9622 IT’S MY Y’ FOR GIVING BACK! “Greenlight Re is delighted to come on-board as a Silver sponsor. We have been impressed by the dedication and vision of the entire team at YMCA Cayman Islands and how much it has already contributed to the community since its inception just a few years ago. We look forward to the YMCA expanding its programmes and making an impact on youth and families in the Cayman Islands.” SILVER LEVEL FOUNDER Seven Mile Beach voted best in Caribbean Cayman’s Seven Mile Beach has been voted the best beach in the Caribbean, according to a reader survey by the Carib- bean Journal for 2016. Seven Mile Beach was named top out of 25 selected beaches, along with write-in candidates, by thousands of online publication readers. According to the journal: “Seven Mile Beach, world-re- nowned for its white sand and crystal-clear waters, took home the most votes, followed by Aruba’s Eagle Beach and Puerto Rico’s Playa Flamenco …. One reader wrote, “Seven Mile Beach, Grand Cayman is spectacular with white sandy beaches, crystal clear water of various shades of blue and most of all areas of privacy. The stretch of beach is never overcrowded, but is peaceful and the best place to see some of the most amazing sun- sets on Earth.” “It’s hard to disagree,” the online magazine wrote. This is not the first time Cayman has been awarded by the journal. In December 2014, Cayman was chosen as the “destina- tion of the year” by the Carib- bean Journal in its inaugural regional travel awards. The publication wrote at the time: “The Cayman Islands is a laid-back place, with kind people and almost impos- sibly beautiful beaches. It’s re- mained somewhat under the radar, however; that’s starting to change, though, and thanks to the efforts of its tourism sector the island is seeing new heights, including one of the highest rates of arrival growth in the Caribbean.” BATABANO CARNIVAL RETURNS MAY 4-6, 2017 The 2017 Batabano car- nival will be held May 4-6, with Junior Bata- bano on April 29, orga- nizers said Monday. On May 4, the kick-off for the event, Le Masque, will fea- ture a return of the “Kings and Queens” costume competition. A Friday Night Fete will introduce the Canadian- based “Soca or Die” concert on Harbour Drive on May 5. On May 6, the colorful street parade, which orga- nizers said will include up to 10 bands, will begin on West Bay Road and proceed to downtown George Town. Junior Batabano and the Family Fun Day will take place on April 29, with local schools and individual junior bands set to take part. Donna Myrie-Stephen, chairwoman of the Cayman Carnival Batabano Com- mittee, noted that the fes- tival, established in 1983 by the Rotary Club of Grand Cayman, “is here to stay.” “With the endorsement and support of the Cayman Islands government for de- cades, the Batabano street parade has grown signifi- cantly and has truly been an economic boost for local business as well as for tourism,” Ms. Myrie-Stephen said. “In recent years we’ve had more sponsors and spec- tators, and more masquerade bands introducing stunning costumes for the street pa- rade each year. “In 2017, we’re especially excited about re-introducing the Kings and Queens cos- tume competition as well as a float category for the street parade.” The festival is sponsored by telecom company FLOW. Mas Band Association In a first for Cayman Carnival Batabano, the Cayman Islands Mas Band Association has been formed and its representatives have been given a seat on the Ba- tabano Planning Committee. Olujimi La Pierre, the head of the association, said, “We appreciate the Bata- bano Cayman Carnival or- ganization for allowing the Mas Bands to have offi- cial representation on their committee. Everything hap- pens in due time and I, with the band leaders, look for- ward to the 2017 season and plans the organization have presented.” Batabano features a parade and street concert, among other events. - PHOTO: TANEOS RAMSAY Seven Mile Beach was voted best beach in the region by readers of the Caribbean Journal online magazine. – PHOTO: CHRIS COURTDISTRICT DAYS 6 District Days West Bay TUESDAY DECEMBER 13, 2016 • CAYMAN COMPASS 50 YEARS AGO: Diver finds suspected bomb off North West Point In the Dec. 21, 1966 edi- tion of the Caymanian Weekly, a precursor of the Cayman Compass, news from West Bay included: “Boys find bomb? Whilst Donnie Watler was out scuba diving with friends on Sunday he spotted what appeared to be a bomb in about 85 feet of water off North West Point and marked the spot. “Yesterday he and his brother Ladner with Larry Cayasso went out and brought it to the surface. It was later taken by the police department and dumped out in very deep water …. “It has come to no- tice that some members of the public ride motor- cycles along the West Bay Beach causing considerable alarm and danger to per- sons and children relaxing on the beaches. “Under Section 5 of the Motor Vehicles (Amend- ment) Law 1961, which came into force on the 8th of Oc- tober, 1966, it is an offence to drive a motor vehicle or motorcycle along the fore- shore of any of the beaches of the islands. “This law will be strictly enforced and the cooperation of the public is requested in giving de- tails to the police of of- fenders’ vehicle registra- tion numbers.” Sunrise events inspire and impress JEWEL LEVY jlevy@pinnaclemedialtd.com Sunrise Adult Training Centre clients and staff dressed in yellow on Dec. 2 to mark International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Friends from Digicel and Rotaract Blue made con- tributions to help with the day’s activities, which in- cluded a barbecue, music and dancing. The clients helped prepare the food. The International Day of Persons with Disabilities, of- ficially designated as Dec. 3, was instituted by the United Nations in 1992. It is ob- served as a collaborative ef- fort among schools, busi- nesses, community groups and individuals to help break down disability barriers and celebrate abilities. This year’s theme, “Achieving 17 Goals for the Future We Want,” draws at- tention to the UN’s 17 sus- tainable development goals to create a more inclusive and equitable world for people with disabilities. The annual theme pro- motes the removal of all types of barriers to dis- abled people, including those relating to the phys- ical environment and in- formation and communica- tions technology. Christmas play On Dec. 7, the Sunrise Adult Training Centre hosted its annual Christmas play to a full house. This year’s production, “The Innkeeper’s Dilemma,” was set at the fictional Beth- lehem Bed and Breakfast. Twenty-eight Sunrise cli- ents took part in the play, and staff took on the roles of director, musical director, stage managers and ushers. Staff members also helped the actors on and off stage, and even had a few lines of their own. Carols were sung throughout the production, with the audience invited to sing along with the cast. “It was a great night, the production went re- ally well and everybody enjoyed themselves,” said Sunrise Adult Training Centre Acting Director Kimberly Voaden. Crafts were also on sale at the John Gray Memorial Church West Bay, where the play was held, with the pro- ceeds going toward programs at the Sunrise Centre. off North West Point tion of the Weekly Cayman Compass from West Bay included: Donnie Watler was out scuba diving with friends on Sunday he spotted what appeared to be a bomb Stuart the innkeeper (Justin Manderson, right) talks with Zechariah (teacher Will Delgaty) and Elizabeth (Vanessa Williams), as they express their hopes for their infant son, in a performance at the Sunrise Adult Training Centre in West Bay. Sunrise clients observe International Day of Persons with Disabilities along with volunteers from Digicel. - PHOTO: JEWEL LEVYDISTRICT DAYS 7 District Days West Bay CAYMAN COMPASS • TUESDAY DECEMBER 13, 2016 Community comes together for West Bay tree lighting A large and enthusiastic crowd came out for the West Bay community district tree lighting on Nov. 25. The event was orga- nized by the West Bay Com- munity Development Action Committee, known as West Bay CODAC. Chairwoman Margely Reve declared it “a superb event.” The event featured a speech by 2016 YCLA Recip- ient Brianna Wilkerson, and the lights were turned on by Acting Deputy Governor Stran Bodden. The celebra- tion also featured greetings on behalf of Leader of the Opposition McKeeva Bush from Capt. Eugene Ebanks, and from Minister of Ed- ucation, Employment and Gender Affairs Tara Rivers. The audience enjoyed music by the Wesleyan Band, directed by Curtis Barnett, with performances from his wife Christina and his sister Reina Jefferson, along with Crispin Myles and Jesus Gonzales. “Mario Ebanks was the emcee, and he struck a chord with the audience as he com- pared the slanted tree which has withstood many storms to the resilience of West Bay’s people, who have also stood up during hard times,” said Ms. Reve. The event also featured a prayer for the community from pastor Stanwyck Myles. The organizing committee for the event included Ms. Reve, Fadey Powery and Judy Powery, but the event was a community effort. “Others who assisted at the event were Vanda Powery and Brenda Timothy,” said Ms. Reve. “We got a lot of sup- port from the Church of God Chapel who provided the chairs, tables and sound equipment, and our stage was built by West Bay artist and sculptor Darwin Ebanks.” Ms. Reve also thanked all of the sponsors and supporters. On Dec. 3, West Bay CODAC members paid a visit to the district’s Golden Age Home to deliver gift bags and sing Christmas carols. “Also as part of our Christmas season activi- ties, we will be providing gifts for the elderly and shut-ins in the community,” said Ms. Reve. “We will also be arranging for some outings for up to 100 of our youth, doing some beautification projects and a neighborhood watch crime prevention program watch this month as well.” Ms. Reve said that there is great need in the community for outreach activities. “We have so many other great projects that we want to work on, but we need the help of the community,” said Ms. Reve.“I call for our com- munity to come together so we could make a difference.” Volunteers help sort out primary school library The library at Sir John A. Cumber Primary School library in West Bay got a boost last week from volunteers from Bar Jack restaurant and the Meeting and Special Events section of The Ritz- Carlton, Grand Cayman. The group has been volun- teering regularly at the school, providing assistance to the library and literacy programs. On Dec. 8, a team of 12 volunteered in the library by stamping more than 2,000 donated books, and labeling and sorting library bags. “We are very pleased with all the achievements from 2016; it was such a rewarding and learning ex- perience for all of us [volunteers],” said Camila Costa, Bar Jack food and beverage supervisor. “We are very excited about this project and look forward to joining the library again as soon the school reopens in January.” Volunteer team leader Camila Costa, second from left, and her group helped the Sir John A. Cumber library organize library bags and thousands of donated books.The volunteers helped stamp close to 2,000 newly donated books. The event featured a speech by 2016 YCLA Recipient Brianna Wilkerson, and the lights were turned on by Acting Deputy Governor Stran Bodden. Committee members Judy Powery, Brenda Timothy and Margely Reve with Priscilla Hibbert of the Golden Age Home.The islands’ most-trusted news source 8 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. TUESDAY DECEMBER 13, 2016 • CAYMAN COMPASS TUESDAY, DEC. 13 FREE VEGETABLE SEEDLINGS: Residents are invited to pick up free seedlings – a limited stock of cabbage, cucumber, bok choy (Chinese cabbage), cauliflower, broccoli and other plants – offered by the Department of Agriculture. The initiative seeks to stimulate interest among backyard gardeners in growing quality produce. There are 12 types of seedlings available and they may be collected from the Department of Agriculture nursery at 181 Lottery Road, Lower Valley. WEST BAY: Bulk waste cleanup continues to Dec. 17. Bulk waste should be placed curbside where items can be accessed but not obstruct traffic. Bulk waste includes household appliances, furniture and yard waste. Construction and demolition debris will not be collected. Separate metals, vegetation and other recyclables. Items should not be put out after Dec. 17. For more information, in Grand Cayman call the Department of Environmental Health solid waste dispatch unit at 949-8793; in Little Cayman and Cayman Brac, call 948-2321. MOONLIGHT AND MOVIES: Gardenia Court at Camana Bay. 7 p.m. Free admission. Set up a picnic on the grass, or just bring a blanket, relax and enjoy the show on the big outdoor screen. WEDNESDAY, DEC. 14 CONCERT AND FUNDRAISER: St. Ignatius school band concert and Christmas fundraiser, 7 p.m. Grand prize of $25,000 and lots of other prizes. Tickets are $25 and are available at St. Ignatius and from a number of local supermarkets and other businesses. THE BOOKENDS CLUB: Meets from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Books & Books. All are invited to join as members review their latest pick, “Disgrace” by J.M. Coetzee. Come and share your insights and impressions in an open discussion. The Bookends Club meets on the second Wednesday of every month and new members are always welcome. THURSDAY, DEC. 15 PUB QUIZ: Fidel Murphy’s, 7 p.m. Ann Ghezzi hosts. $10 per person. Teams of six maximum. Call 949-5189 to reserve a table or email sarah.dyer.81@gmail.com. Proceeds to Humane Society. IMMIGRATION TRIBUNAL: The Immigration Appeals Tribunal advises the public of its holiday hours. The final meeting for the Tribunal takes place today. The administrative arm of the IAT will close at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 23, and reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 28. It will close again at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 30 and reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 3. Members will hold their first meeting of the year on Jan. 12. BRAC CHRISTMAS MUSICAL: Cayman Brac primary schools combine their talents for this Christmas musical, 7 p.m., Aston Rutty Centre. CAYMAN BRAC AND LITTLE CAYMAN: Last day for bulk waste cleanup. FRIDAY, DEC. 16 VEHICLE LICENSING CLOSURES: All three offices at the Department of Vehicle and Drivers’ Licensing will close early for a staff function. The West Bay and Breakers offices will close at 11:30 a.m.; the Crewe Road office will close at noon. Normal operating hours will resume on Saturday, Dec. 17, for the West Bay and Breakers offices (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.). The Crewe Road location reopens on Monday, Dec. 19, (8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.). DEPARTMENT OF COUNSELLING SERVICES: The Family Resource Centre will close from 12:30 p.m. today for its Christmas staff function. In line with other government offices (non- essential services), both the Department of Counselling Services and the Family Resource Centre will close at 12:30 p.m. on Dec. 23 and Dec. 30. YOUTH AMBASSADORS: Today is the deadline for Caymanians ages 18-27 to apply for posts as the Cayman Islands’ CARICOM Youth Ambassadors. Some overseas travel will be necessary and the successful candidates, one male and one female, will serve for up to three years. To be eligible, applicants must live in the Cayman Islands. For further inquiries and to obtain application forms, contact Acting Head of the Youth Services Unit James Myles at James. Myles@gov.ky. SATURDAY, DEC. 17 FAMILY FUN DAY: Jeremiah’s Family Fun Day, Scholars Park, West Bay, 2-5 p.m. Organized by AAVIC. All are invited. Free admission. Food and drinks, games, face-painting and activities for everyone. JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT MARKET: 4-8 p.m., at The Crescent at Camana Bay. Holiday gifts for sale feature products created by students in Junior Achievement. DEALS ON WHEELS: The Red Cross mobile thrift shop is in Bodden Town at the Rubis gas station compound from 6-10 a.m. Clothing, linens, household items and more. BOOK SALE: The Red Cross Thrift Shop will be at Foster’s Strand 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Hard cover, $2. Paperbacks, $1. Children’s books, 50 cents each. CHRISTMAS MEAL: John Gray Memorial Church will be delivering community Christmas meals today by noon. STEWARDS OF CHILDREN: The Red Cross “Darkness to Light” is a free training program, 9-11:30 a.m., for parents, teachers and others who work with or provide services to young people. Cost is free. Gain knowledge and skills to prevent child sexual abuse; recognize signs of abuse and learn how to react responsibly. Pre-registration is required. Contact vrm@redcross.org.ky. CEMETERY BEAUTIFICATION: Boatswains Bay. 7 a.m. Bring paintbrush or roller and roller pan. Call 929-9932 for more information. WEST BAY SENIORS: Senior citizens Christmas social, 6 p.m. at the Sir John A. Cumber Primary School Hall. All West Bay residents 60+ are invited to attend. SUNDAY, DEC. 18 HEAVEN ON EARTH: Choir Cantata at John Gray Memorial Church, West Bay. 10 a.m. All are invited. GENERAL INTEREST CUSTOMS EXTENDED HOURS: Collections Office is open 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. to Thursday, Dec. 22 It will close at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 17. On Friday Dec. 23 the Collections Office and nearby Courier Office will close at 12:30 p.m., reopening on Wednesday Dec. 28 and reverting to their regular hours. The office will also close at 12:30 p.m. on Friday Dec. 30, with operations resuming at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 3. CHRISTMAS MEAT: The Department of Agriculture reminds farmers of the process for using its abattoir services – especially before the Christmas rush. Animal owners should follow the appropriate protocols for butchering meat, which is done free of cost, inclusive of delivery to the specified supermarkets or butcher shops. Call 947-3090 for information. Farmers must provide details of the livestock, and the dates and locations for the delivery of their meat. SINGLE-MEMBER CONSTITUENCIES: The Elections Office invites voters, potential candidates and their agents to learn more about recent changes to the Elections Law that have created 19 single- member electoral districts. Email office@elections.ky to ask questions or request short presentations for groups or organizations. The public should also stay tuned to local media for information on upcoming meetings, which will aim to address questions. HUMANE SOCIETY BOOK LOFT: North Sound Road. Open Monday 12:30-4 p.m.; Tuesday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday 5:30-7:30 p.m. Volunteers needed for front desk a few hours per week. Contact humanesocietybookloft@ candw.ky or 946-8053. Donations of books, games, CDs, stationery, DVDs, cards, etc., in good condition always needed. 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 to play and enjoy chess, even beginners. LOST DOGS: The Department of Agriculture and veterinary students of St. Matthew’s University provide an online list of dogs housed at the Department of Agriculture Animal Rescue Shelter in Lower Valley. Anyone missing a dog can check www.smustudents.webs.com. 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. ARTISANS MARKET: Camana Bay every Wednesday, noon till 8 p.m. Visual Arts Society artists display arts, crafts, paintings, prints, hand-crafted jewelry and ceramics for sale. Contact info@visualartcayman.com. OPEN CANVAS: Wednesdays. Visual Arts Society supports this event at KARoo Restaurant in Camana Bay. 7-11 p.m. No fee, easels provided. Contact info@ongart.com or jar.was@gmail.com. SPECIAL OLYMPICS: Volunteers are needed. Tuesdays at the Truman Bodden Complex at 5:30 p.m. for track/field, football and bocce. No experience necessary, just a smile and patience. Wednesdays at Lions Pool 10:15–11 a.m. You do not have to swim, just be able to walk in water chest-deep. Thursdays at First Baptist Church for basketball, 5:30–7 p.m. Saturdays, volunteers needed for Adult Special Olympic swim conditioning at CIS pool 9:30–10:30 a.m. Deck support and in-water swimming assistance needed. For more information, contact Penny McDowall at 516-2578 or pjmcdowall@gmail.com. RED CROSS THRIFT SHOP: The Thrift Shop new opening hours are Tuesday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. Friday hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and closed evenings. Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. MUSEUM TOURS: The National Museum provides guided tours for students and school groups free of cost. Students will gain an understanding of Cayman’s geological formation, flora and fauna, seafaring and rope-making heritage, political history and more. Contact the museum to book a tour in advance at 949-8368 or email info@museum.ky. CLUBS, ORGANIZATIONS ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Meets daily to help with drinking problems. For more information, call 926-9044 or visit www.caymanaa.org. NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: Is available for substance abuse help. Call the info line at 929–NANA (6262). AL-ANON GROUP MEETING: Are you troubled by someone’s drinking? Al-Anon Family Groups can help. Call 928-8843 or email caymanalanon@gmail.com for meeting times. OVERCOMERS OUTREACH: A Christ-centered 12-Step Recovery Group addresses addictions and those affected by them. Meetings at Cayman Islands Baptist Church, Pedro Castle Road, Mondays, 7 p.m. For details, contact Virginia Castillo at 946-2422, or visit www.overcomersoutreach.org. DEMENTIA/ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP: This group meets on the last Wednesday of each month at the Catboat Club clubhouse, North Church Street. All are invited to attend. For more information, call 924-4170 or email info@adacayman.com. For more Community Calendar events, visit www.caymancompass.com/events. Pick up free vegetable and plant seedlings Tuesday, Dec. 13, at the Department of Agriculture nursery in Lower Valley.The islands’ most-trusted news source 9 CAYMAN COMPASS • TUESDAY DECEMBER 13, 2016 golfer’s death in September and was impressed with his personality and enthusiasm for the project. “He looked me in the eye and said, ‘I want you to build this project for me,’ and I couldn’t say no. He stayed here at the Caribbean Club, and he loved it. This is what we are aiming to do in terms of the quality of the club- house and lodge.” Amy Saunders, Mr. Palm- er’s daughter, who flew into Grand Cayman for the weekend to review the plans, said she and her husband Roy Saunders, who run the Arnold Palmer Design Com- pany, are keen to see the project through to the finish. “This was a project that my father had a real pas- sion for. Seeing the prop- erty and the people here on the island inspired him even more,” she said. Mr. Saunders said the resort would be a destina- tion golf course similar to Mr. Palmer’s Bay Hill Lodge in Florida. The group eventu- ally plans to open 20 similar courses around the world. Mr. Imparato said the clubhouse and lodge would be a partnership between the Arnold Palmer group and his company, City Services Ltd. Designs for the project show a ground-floor restau- rant opening out to a grassy area and putting greens, as well as a rooftop restaurant for formal dining. The de- signs also feature four tennis courts and a viewing gallery. Mr. Imparato, whose other Cayman ventures and prop- erties include West Shore Center, Galleria Plaza, Buck- ingham Square, Marquee Plaza and Caribbean Plaza, said he has every confidence the project will be a success, despite its location away from the main Seven Mile Beach tourist strip. He said the proximity to Health City Cayman Is- lands would be a key selling point, particularly for retire- ment residences and homes around the golf course. “This is the first of many projects being built in the East End and North Side. There is a lot going on around Health City,” he added. A deal with government for a 10-mile highway ex- tension to provide speedier access to the resort now seems unlikely to materialize in the next few months. A deal for Ironwood to get duty concessions in lieu of the road partnership will be triggered on Dec. 18 if the road deal is not done or a new time line negotiated. Mr. Imparato said he is relaxed about the issue. “That’s still with gov- ernment,” he said. “In the overall picture, it is going to become a necessity for the island, and I’m sure they will find a way to do it. Be- tween our project, Health City and all the development taking place at Rum Point and in the eastern districts in general, I think govern- ment recognizes the need for it. We are proceeding with the expectation that it will happen in time.” Ironwood managing di- rector David Moffitt said there would be 150 lots sold around the golf course during phase one of the develop- ment, which also includes a town center and beach club. The developers are aiming for a late 2018 opening for the clubhouse and lodge and the golf course. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Caribbean Club developer to build Ironwood golf lodge IMF’s Lagarde says ‘imaginary plot’ led to trial On the first day of her trial on decade-old negli- gence charges, International Monetary Fund Managing Di- rector Christine Lagarde told a Paris court Monday that the claims are nothing more than “an imaginary plot.” Lagarde told the Cour de Justice de la Republique that she was “profoundly shocked: shocked by the shortcuts, the approximations” in the 2015 indictment, which is “an imaginary plot” written by someone who never met her. Lagarde, the former French finance minister, said none of her former colleagues “could recognize me when reading the indictment.” “I want at long last to prove that I’m in no way guilty of any negligence,” La- garde said as she took the stand to answer the court’s questions. The IMF chief, who is accused of not doing enough to prevent a mas- sive government payout to Bernard Tapie eight years ago, rejected the charge and said she acted in the gen- eral interest. The Lagarde trial stems from former state-owned bank Credit Lyonnais’s dis- agreement with Tapie over the 1993 sale of his Adidas AG. The dispute led to arbi- tration – that Lagarde did not try to block – and an ini- tial award of about 285 mil- lion euros ($302 million) for Tapie – that Lagarde didn’t try to overturn. For those two reasons, the IMF chief was formally accused of negli- gence, a charge that carries a maximum penalty of one year in prison and a fine of 15,000 euros. Monday’s hearing ended about 6 p.m. Monday and is scheduled to resume Tuesday at 9 a.m. Lagarde told the court, which specializes in minis- terial misconduct, that her decision to allow the arbi- tration procedure in 2007 came on the back of years of costly and inconclusive court proceedings, with 32 mil- lion euros in legal fees for that year alone. “It was worth trying something new,” she said. Earlier, her lawyer, Pat- rick Maisonneuve, requested a delay in the trial, telling judges as the trial opened that it does not make sense to rule on the negligence charge before establishing whether the French state was actually cheated. The court “can’t decide in only a few days whether state funds were misappropri- ated when Paris investiga- tive judges have been ex- amining this issue for years and still haven’t come to a conclusion.” After a temporary suspension, court President Martine Ract-Madoux said the case should be heard and the judges will rule on a delay at the end of the trial. Hearings are scheduled for all this week and could con- tinue until Dec. 20. The Tapie payout was cut to zero by an appeals court last year after doubts were cast on the impartiality of one of the three arbitrators, Pierre Estoup. In addition, the parallel criminal probe is focusing on links between Tapie’s lawyer, Maurice Lan- tourne, and Estoup. Orange SA Chief Executive Officer Stephane Richard, who was chief of staff at the French Finance Ministry during La- garde’s tenure, is also under investigation. He is scheduled to appear at the Paris court Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. “The negligence must come on the back of a mis- appropriation of state funds,” which hasn’t yet been proven in the parallel probe and which is contested by all those under investigation in that case, Maisonneuve said. Judges should wait for the outcome of the second case. The investigative part of the second probe ended in June and the judges over- seeing that process are now poised to decide whether the criminal case should go to trial or be dismissed. “Was I, were many people, taken advantage of and if so by whom?” Lagarde said. “We may find out later on.” © 2016, Bloomberg IMF chief Christine Lagarde confers with her lawyers, Patrick Maisonneuve, left, and Bernard Grelon, before her trial on Monday. - PHOTO: AP Amy and Roy Saunders, daughter and son-in-law of Arnold Palmer, go over the plans with Ironwood’s David Moffitt on Monday. - PHOTO: JAMES WHITTAKER NEW ITALIAN COALITION GOVERNMENT SWORN IN ON MONDAY NIGHT ROME (AP) – Italian Pre- mier-designate Paolo Gentiloni succeeded in forming a new govern- ment on Monday, keeping key ministers from the co- alition of fellow Demo- crat Matteo Renzi, who re- signed last week. Gentiloni said he would keep economist Pier Carlo Padoan as finance min- ister and continue Renzi’s strategy of trying to get It- aly’s flat economy growing again. Also staying in gov- ernment, but switching Cabinet posts, is Angelino Alfano, who will take Genti- loni’s foreign minister’s post. In the outgoing govern- ment, Alfano was Renzi’s key non-Democrat coalition ally, dealing with anti-ter- rorism and migrant mea- sures as interior minister. A swearing-in cere- mony was set for Monday night for both Gentiloni as prime minister and his new Cabinet. Starting Tuesday, Genti- loni will begin pitching to lawmakers for the required confidence vote from Parlia- ment on new governments. “I did my best to form a government in the briefest of time,” Gentiloni told re- porters at the Quirinal presidential palace. On Sunday, President Sergio Matarella, head of state, asked Gentiloni to try to assemble a government that would prioritize elec- toral reform laws aimed at making Italy more govern- able ahead of new elections many political leaders are demanding soon. Renzi left the helm of a nearly 3-yearlong center- left coalition government, after voters defeated a Dec. 4 constitutional ref- erendum on which he had staked his job. Since then, populist forces, including Parlia- ment’s largest opposition group, the 5-Star Move- ment, have been pressing for elections to be held far ahead of their spring 2018 due date. Premier-designate Paolo Gentiloni, left, speaks at the Quirinale presidential palace, in Rome on Monday. - PHOTO: APNext >