ESTABLISHED 1965 www.caymancompass.com – 50 CENTS – TUESDAY APRIL 3, 2018 High of 86 Low of 73 Slight with wave heights of 1 to 3 feet. EDITORIAL | PAGE 4 SNORKELING IN CAYMAN: DON’T GO BEYOND YOUR DEPTH LOCAL | PAGE 6 SISTER ISLANDS WELCOME NEW GOVERNOR 188009-Ad-Strip-6colx1*5-UEFA-2018.indd 13/20/18 3:52 PM Governor gives views on civil unions BRENT FULLER bfuller@pinnaclemedialtd.com Although he supports legalized civil unions for same-sex couples, new Cayman Islands Governor Anwar Choudhury has said that the definition of marriage contained in the local Marriage Law – as being between one man and one woman – will not change. Mr. Choudhury’s comments were made during his first press briefing at Grand Cay- man’s government house Thursday morning. The new governor was questioned about a wide range of issues during the 45-minute briefing, including Cayman’s placement on a gray list by the European Union committee of finance ministers last year, maintaining safety and security in the islands, and the potential to legalize the recreational use of ganja. However, a significant balance of the ques- tions asked by reporters focused on whether Cayman would still move to legalize same- sex unions in the face of stern opposition. The move was supported by Mr. Choudhury’s predecessor, Governor Helen Kilpatrick. The new governor – who has only been in Cayman since March 26 – said he believed a balance could be struck between achieving equality for the local lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community and maintaining Cayman’s Christian values. “I think we are looking at having that equality under the law through civil partner- ships legislation, but I am also very sensi- tive and genuinely motivated to really listen to the views of everybody,” Mr. Choudhury said. “I hope we will be able to do that [refer- ring to civil partnerships] because that brings equality under the law. That is what is ex- pected of us.” Civil partnerships are generally used in other countries to create a legal status similar to marriage for certain government functions. For instance, one high-profile legal chal- lenge to Cayman’s Immigration Law that cen- tered on the ability of a homosexual man to remain here as a dependent of his male ‘FUTILE’ TO ENFORCE PUBLIC ACCESS TV JAMES WHITTAKER jwhittaker@pinnaclemedialtd.com Television regulators consider it “futile” to attempt to enforce a licensing requirement for cable companies to provide a “free-to-air” public channel. Premier Alden McLaughlin, fielding ques- tions in the Legislative Assembly last month, acknowledged the requirement was not being enforced. The admission has raised some concern among local television producers because that condition is intertwined with an obligation to provide local community-based content. Mr. McLaughlin said the requirements for the four companies which hold “type 7” televi- sion broadcast licenses – Digicel, C3, Flow and Logic – need to be updated to reflect advances in technology. In his speech to the house, he said the reg- ulator recognized it was not cost-effective to demand all four companies set up a free-to-air analog channel in a small market, where the majority of the population had access to cable television or streaming devices. It is not clear how the separate part of that mandate – that at least 20 percent of the con- tent on that channel be “local” – is being en- forced, though Mr. McLaughlin suggested the “spirit” of the requirement was being observed. April Cummings, who founded and self- funds the Cayman Life TV channel, said if reg- ulators are abandoning the requirement for a free-to-air channel, they need to find some other way of supporting local content. She said the requirement was designed to safe- guard content that was culturally important but not necessarily commercially viable in a small market. Immigration Department faces dissolution in merger BRENT FULLER bfuller@pinnaclemedialtd.com The Cayman Islands Immi- gration Department will likely no longer be a standalone public sector entity, once the local gov- ernment finishes a series of reor- ganizations it is making within the civil service, the Cayman Compass has learned. The department has not had a permanent, full-time leader since former immigration chief Linda Evans was suspended in late 2014 and eventually retired. The agency has also seen a sig- nificant move by government to hive off its work permit pro- cessing to a separate government department of human resources within the next two years. Premier Alden McLaughlin announced last month during a Legislative Assembly meeting that immigration and Her Maj- esty’s Customs service would be merging border control and po- licing functions in the coming year. The combination of the border control/law enforcement PLEASE TURN TO PAGE 8 » PLEASE TURN TO PAGE 8 » PLEASE TURN TO PAGE 8 » Families flock to Chalkfest Scores of budding artists, including Floyd Bush and Saige Bush, above, were out in force Saturday to take part in the annual Chalkfest event. The Easter-themed community art project was held at the Rise at Camana Bay this year, and proceeds went to benefit the National Gallery of the Cayman Islands Outreach Program. For more, see page 2. – PHOTO: TANEOS RAMSAY2 LOCAL NEWS TUESDAY APRIL 3, 2018 • CAYMAN COMPASS • Matinees Daily (matinee price before 6pm) • Seniors $8.00, Mon-Fri Before 6pm • Additional charges apply per 3D/VIP tickets ACRIMONY (R) 1:00 I 7:00 I 9:50 PAUL, APOSTLE OF CHRIST (PG13) 1:15 I 3:50 I 6:30 I 9:05 TOMB RAIDER (PG13) 1:25 I 4:10 I 9:55 BLACK PANTHER (PG13) 12:50 VIP I 3:55 I 6:55 I 9:45 PACIFIC RIM: UPRISING 3D (PG13) 1:40 2D I 3:50 2D VIP I 4:20 I 7:15 2D 9:25 2D VIP SHERLOCK GNOMES (PG) 2:40 I 7:25 PETER RABBIT (PG) 12:20 I 4:55 I 9:35 CLASSICS @ THE CINEMA: THE MALTESE FALCON (G) 7:00 VIP Cayman Cinema@cbcinema6cbcinema6 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. - TUESDAY - 640-FILM (640-3456) Easter Chalkfest hits the Rise Dozens of pavement art- ists picked up colorful chalk sticks and decorated the Rise in Camana Bay Saturday at the annual Chalkfest. The Easter-themed event was open to all ages and abilities, so children and adults, novices and pro- fessionals could be found using chalk to create some impressive works of art throughout the morning. Most of the work hap- pened on the Rise, the walkway over the Esterley Tibbetts Highway tunnel, but some artists also worked on a chalkboard cube outside Books & Books. The day included treats, games and music, a spring- time artisans market, live story reading and face painting. Proceeds from the event went to benefit the National Gallery of the Cayman Is- lands Outreach Program. Cayman seeks to improve detection of heart disease The Cayman Heart Fund has provided a US$14,000 donation that will be used by the Health Services Au- thority to further train pro- fessionals in detecting and managing heart disease and heart rhythm problems. The health professionals will undergo training in car- diac stress testing, an es- sential tool in the diagnosis and treatment of heart dis- ease. The cardiac stress test training program will be of- fered online through the Uni- versity of South Wales. According to a Health Ser- vices Authority press release, cardiac stress tests will enable health service professionals to offer earlier and more accu- rate diagnosis, as well as more effective treatment plans. Further training will be offered to Health Services Authority physicians in the fields of cardiology and gen- eral practice, and also for clinical staff, such as the emergency room nursing team. There will also be a mechanism for in-house training for physicians to share what they have learned from the overseas program. “The Cayman Heart Fund is committed to improving the cardiovascular health of the Cayman Islands and we use our many programs to achieve this,” said Dr. Bella Beraha, Cayman Heart Fund board vice chairwoman and medical director. “We believe that education is the back- bone to creating positive change, so we are delighted to contribute to opportuni- ties such as furthering the education of our medical ex- perts, particularly in the field of cardiovascular medicine.” “We are very grateful for our invaluable partnership with the Cayman Heart Fund,” added Dr. Delroy Jefferson, medical director of the Health Services Authority. “They con- tinue to show how passionate they are about what they do and the integral role they have in the healthcare of our country with this most recent investment – the training and education of public healthcare professionals. “This is another won- derful example of how pri- vate-public partnerships are helping to provide the best medical care for the people of these islands.” From left, HSA Medical Director Dr. Delroy Jefferson, clinical head of the HSA Dr. Elizabeth McLaughlin, CHF chairman David Dinner and CHF Vice Chairwoman Dr. Bella Beraha are teaming up in the battle against heart disease. Caz Meyer works on an ‘Alice in Wonderland’-inspired drawing.Katherine Gonzalez gets face to face with her creation. Pascal Pernix dons a handkerchief to keep chalk dust out of his mouth while working on his creation at a blackboard cube outside Books & Books. – PHOTOS: TANEOS RAMSAY Shorlet Johnson and Paul Abel hard at work creating their piece of art.The islands’ most-trusted news source 3 CAYMAN COMPASS • TUESDAY APRIL 3, 2018 JOIN US FOR OUR 4 DAY EVENT Tuesday April 3rd to Friday 6th April with Rob from 9am to 3:30pm To schedule your preferred appointment please contact Muse hearing aids lead the industry in supreme sound quality and premium features. They are designed to • Help you better understand conversations and hear comfortably in any noisy environment • To suppress ringing in the ears (tinnitus) • Make speech more audible by keeping loud sounds comfortable and boosting soft sounds • Stream TV, music and more to your hearing aids SATISFACTION GUARANTEED! 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Additionally, many of Cayman’s beaches allow easy walk-in access – perfect for snorkelers who want to sample our underwater sights without bothering with scuba tanks and other undersea paraphernalia. In fact, many of the factors that make Cayman a world-class destination for scuba divers also attract snorkelers to our waters – calm seas, beautiful weather, easily accessible reefs and fascinating sea life all tempt visitors to don masks and fins and explore the “not so deep blue.” Unfortunately, too many learn too late that just because an activity is easy and enjoyable, does not mean it’s entirely free of risk. The issue was the topic of dis- cussion at a recent inquest into the death of an elderly snorkeler, which prompted local coroner Eileen Nervik to wonder aloud whether the court should continue to bear the (not inconsiderable) cost of investigating these acci- dental – and largely preventable – deaths. The subject of the inquest was a 77-year-old cruise ship passenger who had booked a trip to Stingray City and Coral Gardens on April 12, 2017. Despite the rec- ommendation of his charter operator, he decided to enter choppy seas and declined to wear a life vest. It was a tragic decision that would result in his death. It is estimated that there have been well over a dozen inquests for swimmers and snorkelers over the past two years. Nearly all of them were tourists aged 50 or older. In a spirit of benevolent protectionism, some have suggested trying to minimize the natural risks to snor- kelers, including stationing lifeguards at tourist hot spots, erecting warning signs or enacting regulations that would require snorkelers above a certain age or under certain conditions to wear flotation devices. Many first-time visitors to our islands do not realize that waves and currents can be unpredictable in the open sea. Ms. Nervik noted that she had conducted inquests into many water-related deaths in her more than six years as Cayman’s coroner, but that deaths among scuba divers seem to have dropped in recent years. Perhaps tour operators could learn from dive opera- tors how to better help their customers understand the risks of snorkeling. But ultimately, it is an individual’s responsibility to recognize the risks and understand their own physical abilities – whether the activity du jour is snorkeling, diving, boating, running, cycling or simply crossing the street. When it comes to snorkeling, visitors (and residents) can greatly reduce their chances of encountering diffi- culty by following a few common-sense precautions: • Never snorkel alone: Always go with a buddy and keep track of each other’s whereabouts. • Know your limitations: Don’t participate if you have health conditions that make exertion dangerous. • Don’t overdo it: Snorkeling can be strenuous, and exhaustion can sneak up on you. Wear a flotation device to save energy, and stay close to a boat or dry land. • Know your equipment: Make sure you know how to clear water from your snorkel and mask. • Check the weather: Rough seas can endanger even the most skilled of snorkelers and swimmers. Snorkeling is an accessible, enjoyable sport, but do not let that lull you or your guests into a sense of complacency. By being safe, and looking out for visitors we encounter, we can help prevent future tragedies on our seas. Snorkeling in Cayman: Don’t go beyond your depth TUESDAY APRIL 3, 2018 • CAYMAN COMPASS Who will pay for paid family leave? WASHINGTON – The recent bipartisan budget agree- ment, which indicates that 10-digit deficits are ac- ceptable to both parties even when the economy is robust, indicates gov- ernment’s future. So does government’s pregnancy, which was announced nine months ago by this tweet from Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla.: “In America, no family should be forced to put off having children due to economic insecurity.” The phrase “due to eco- nomic insecurity” is a way to avoid saying “until they can afford them.” Evidently it is now retrograde to ex- pect family planning to in- volve families making plans that fit their resources. Which brings us to the ap- proaching birth of a new en- titlement: paid family leave after the birth or adoption of a child. This arrival will co- incide with gargantuan def- icits produced primarily by existing entitlements. Still, the president has promised to oppose House Speaker Paul Ryan’s and his party’s proclaimed de- termination to address the entitlement crisis. And the president has endorsed paid family leave. Five states and the District of Columbia (and many other cities) have paid-leave laws, and at least 23 states are con- sidering them. Naturally, given the nature of demo- cratic politics, the national government’s portion of the political class is eager to truncate states’ experiments by making paid leave either an explicit national enti- tlement or an implicit one, by making states toe lines drawn in Washington. Although this will ad- vance the left’s agenda of broadening and destigma- tizing dependence on gov- ernment, many conserva- tives support it in the name of “family values,” and be- cause free stuff polls well. But it will not be free for someone, so the argument is about who should pay. So, the debate will concern ways to disguise the benefit’s costs while requiring others to pay for it. Congress is understand- ably fond of unfunded man- dates that require others (state and local govern- ments, businesses) to pay for its preferences, for which it nevertheless reaps political credit. But further burdening small (meaning the vast majority of) busi- nesses is economically and politically imprudent. Be- sides, businesses would pay for this somehow, and most would pay for it, at least partly, by reducing employees’ pay. So, one of the deficit-en- larging provisions of the re- cent tax cut is a two-year experiment with tax credits for businesses that offer paid leave. Another idea is to pay for family leave through unemployment insurance, which would require a new tax, or a new level of a payroll tax. Another proposal, which can be presented as rev- enue neutral, is to allow new parents to collect, say, 12 weeks of Social Security payments by committing them to forgo collecting, when eligible, an appro- priate sum from Social Se- curity. Neutrality regarding gender roles is mandatory, so this choice would have to be available to fathers, too, other than for the 40 per- cent of births that are to un- married mothers. Social Security, as cur- rently funded and dis- pensed, is, according to the system’s actuaries, unsus- tainable beyond about 2034. So, this form of paid family leave would be appended to, and funded by, a rickety system that by then will re- quire either sharp reduc- tions of benefits (a political impossibility), or increases in the payroll tax rate, or ex- panding the amount of in- come subject to that tax, or an infusion of general rev- enues, or all four. Because Social Security benefits are insufficient to fund retire- ments, and because most Americans’ retirement sav- ings, if any, are meager, it might not be wise to en- courage people to mistak- enly regard the system as a source of disposable wealth that is their property. America is more pros- perous than it was a gen- eration ago, when it was immeasurably more pros- perous than the previous hundreds of human gen- erations that preceded to- day’s generation, which sup- posedly needs government help to get on with pro- ducing the next generation. Of course, need is not quite the point. This is: Paid family leave is an- other predictable click of government’s leftward- moving ratchet. Twenty-five years ago, Washington made many workers eligible for 12 weeks of unpaid leave, all but guaranteeing that merely “many,” and the absence of pay, would come to seem ret- rograde. The current admin- istration speaks of six weeks of paid leave. Democrats fancy 12. A likely compro- mise? Eighteen. But whatever the length of, and whatever the finan- cial support for, the paid family leave that Wash- ington will provide or man- date, later iterations will ex- pand both, as well as the percentage of workers’ cur- rent wages that must be pro- vided. So, paid family leave, which will arrive in an era of trillion-dollar deficits, will demonstrate that limited- government conservatism has become a persuasion without a party. George Will’s email address is georgewill@washpost.com. © 2018, Washington Post Writers Group GEORGE F. 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Man sentenced to 10 years for attempted armored car robbery Bullet lodged in courier’s bullet-proof vest CAROL WINKER cwinker@pinnaclemedialtd.com Jerome Jamaine Cun- ningham, 25, was sentenced on Friday to 10 years’ impris- onment after pleading guilty to an attempted robbery in which he fired two shots, one of which wounded a security guard from an armored truck. The incident occurred around 6:40 p.m. on Feb. 20, 2017, along Eastern Avenue, which Director of Public Pros- ecutions Cheryll Richards de- scribed as a busy street with shops and pedestrian traffic. Ms. Richards said an ar- mored vehicle from Cayman Armoured Courier Ser- vices went to the JN Money Transfer business on Eastern Avenue to make a collection. The security officer went into the premises with a cou- rier bag while the driver was parked close by. Having collected funds from the business, the of- ficer was re-entering the ve- hicle and was on the step to the back door when he heard a voice saying “Yo!,” Ms. Rich- ards said. “He looked in [that] direction and saw the ac- cused running towards him and shouting, ‘Don’t move.’ He then heard a gunshot. He threw the money bag into the truck, got in quickly and slammed the door. When he did this, he heard another gunshot,” she said. The security officer had been wearing a bullet-proof vest. The bullet from the first shot lodged inside his vest, but caused a graze mark to his chest. He was taken to hospital where the injury was treated as a burn that was bleeding. Ms. Richards said the guard was discharged from hospital that night, but had to return to be checked for the next month. The injury left a perma- nent scar that would remind him of the incident for the rest of his life, Ms. Richards noted. A victim impact re- port indicated that he still suffered emotional impact in the form of flashbacks; he was paranoic and hyper-vigi- lant. He had been encouraged to seek counseling. The day after the robbery attempt, Mr. Cunningham phoned a police inspector, arranged for a meeting and confessed. “He said that he did it in order to prove how dangerous the streets of Cayman are,” Ms. Richards told the court. Mr. Cunningham also re- vealed where the firearm was. Officers went to the location and recovered a Ruger P95DC handgun and two live rounds of 9-millimeter ammunition. CCTV footage from a store near JN showed the incident as the security guard had de- scribed it. It showed that, as the armored vehicle drove up, Mr. Cunningham was inside a nearby store purchasing items. He exited the store and approached the vehicle. When interviewed, Mr. Cunningham said he worked near the location, as a barber, and had acquired the firearm two days earlier. He said he was 7 to 10 feet away from the guard when he fired the first shot at the door of the van, which he did as a warning shot. Defense attorney Jona- thon Hughes told the court that Mr. Cunningham had moved to Cayman to earn a better salary than he had in his home country. He be- lieved he was exploited by his employer because he was working for commission alone, which led to finan- cial hardship. He had gone to the Labour Board to com- plain that the employer was not paying him the agreed salary, but nothing came of his complaint. Mr. Hughes said he ini- tially had reservations about his client – so much so that a report was requested as to fitness to plead. Mr. Cun- ningham had wanted to plead to everything from the first time he was in court, the attorney said. A psychi- atric examination did show evidence of a personality dis- order, he noted. There was some degree of premeditation, he agreed, but the opportunity for the rob- bery arose while Mr. Cun- ningham was shopping. He was wearing ordinary clothes at the time and did not have his face covered. It was never his intention to hurt the guard, and the only reason he did not plead guilty ear- lier was because he never saw any evidence of what the injury was. Mr. Hughes submitted that his client deserved con- sideration for his “almost un- heard of degree of coopera- tion with police,” by phoning the officer, confessing, re- porting the gun’s location and submitting himself to the judicial system. In passing sentence, Jus- tice Wood noted that he had seen photos of the security guard’s scar, calling it an un- pleasant injury. He said it was not surprising that the incident had a serious effect on the man. The judge said he had never accepted Mr. Cunningham’s supposed mo- tive, but to the defendant’s credit, he had later admitted he attempted the robbery to get money. It was also to his credit that he contacted po- lice and revealed the location of the firearm. The judge said it was sig- nificant that the first shot was fired from a distance of 7 to 10 feet “very close in- deed … extremely serious.” If the man had not been wearing a bullet-proof vest, Mr. Cunningham might have been in court on a more serious charge. He was initially charged with attempted murder, but that was not proceeded with because of the guilty plea to wounding. The attempted robbery would have merited a sen- tence of 14 years, but be- cause of the guilty plea, the judge said he gave full credit, bringing the sentence down to nine years and eight months. The firearm sentence would have been 15 years because Mr. Cunningham had carried it loaded in public and then discharged it. Because of the guilty plea, the judge reduced this term to 10 years. Sentencing for the am- munition was two years, and for the wounding, two years and eight months. All sen- tences were made to run con- currently and the defendant is to get credit for his time in custody. On completion of this sentence, the judge said, he had no hesitation in rec- ommending that Mr. Cun- ningham be deported. CAROL WINKER cwinker@pinnaclemedialtd.com A man who admitted inde- cently assaulting his pre-teen stepdaughter was sentenced to four months’ imprison- ment last week. With credit for time on curfew and electronic mon- itoring, it was not immedi- ately clear how much time the defendant, who cannot be named for legal reasons, would spend in custody, but Justice Michael Wood recom- mended that the man be de- ported on his release. Senior Crown counsel Ni- cole Petit indicated that police became aware of the situation in September 2017, when of- ficers responded to a report that the defendant had been assaulted by relatives of his 11-year-old stepdaughter. On that date, he had picked up the girl, who was his wife’s daughter, and a younger child, who belonged to him and his wife. He took them back to the one-bedroom apartment the family lived in and suggested the three of them take a nap. While the victim was lying at his side, he touched her chest and thighs. The girl got up and went into the living room, where she start to cry and then phoned her aunt to tell her what had happened. The man texted his wife and told her what he had done. He also admitted that he had touched the girl in a similar way on two pre- vious occasions when she had been asleep. Ms. Petit told the court: “If he is not rehabilitated, this is going to happen again.” She pointed to the man’s social inquiry report, which indicated that he did not seem conscious of the effect of his offending and he seemed to blame the girl, who was “developing.” Defense attorney Steve McField advised the court that the man had not been working since his arrest. With no economic benefit to staying, the wife had taken the two children back to her native country. Now the de- fendant wanted to get back to his family and make amends. Mr. McField commented on the lack of privacy that resulted from all four family members sleeping in one small room. In passing sentence, Jus- tice Wood referred to the de- fendant’s early admissions. He had confessed to two in- cidents no one apparently had been aware of, saying, “I did something terrible to my stepdaughter when she was sleeping … I do not know what is wrong with me.” The judge said he could not speculate about the im- pact of this offending on the girl herself. Since the girl had left the jurisdiction, a victim impact report had not been completed. “She obviously must have suffered some harm because of her tender years,” the judge said. The judge found that the only aggravating feature was the man’s breach of trust. Mit- igating factors included the man’s previous good character and his early pleas of guilty. With a one-third credit for the defendant’s guilty plea, the judge sentenced him to four months in prison. He re- manded the defendant in cus- tody and asked Ms. Petit and Mr. McField to work out how much time the man had spent on curfew and on the elec- tronic tag, so that authorities would know how much credit he should receive and how much time was left to serve. Defendants have typically received one-half day credit for each day their liberty was restricted before sentence. Stepfather sentenced for indecent assault6 LOCAL NEWS TUESDAY APRIL 3, 2018 • CAYMAN COMPASS Sister Islands welcome new governor MARK MUCKENFUSS mmuckenfuss@pinnaclemedialtd.com Moments after his ar- rival on Cayman Brac on Wednesday, March 28, the Cayman Islands’ new gov- ernor, Anwar Choudhury, found himself shaking hands with John Gayle, 13, a member of the Brac’s cadet corps. “Do you know what a gov- ernor does?” Mr. Choudhury asked the young man, who shook his head. “Neither do I,” he added with a laugh. “I’m learning as well.” Part of that learning pro- cess was touring the Sister Islands, just two days after his arrival in Cayman. The governor said it was impor- tant to him to touch down on the Brac and Little Cayman “straight away.” “My priority is to meet all Caymanians and get a sense of what is impor- tant to them,” he said. He told his aides, “I want to get out here as soon as pos- sible and listen and meet people and see how we can work together.” Those he met with seemed to appreciate the attention. “We’re really happy we didn’t get left out,” said Deb- orah Truchan, with the Na- tional Trust on Little Cayman. “A lot of times, I think, we’re kind of an afterthought.” Premier Alden McLaughlin said he was impressed with Governor Choudhury’s efforts to engage with the communi- ties on the smaller islands. “The governors who have been most successful are the ones who have taken the time to learn about Cayman culture,” Mr. McLaughlin said. “He’s incredibly cu- rious and anxious to learn as much as he can.” Wednesday’s introduc- tory tour, he said, will pro- vide a foundation for Mr. Choudhury. “When we talk to him about Cayman Brac, he’ll have a reference point,” Mr. McLaughlin said. “He’s been here and he’s met some of the people.” The governor visited sites on Cayman Brac such as the Heritage House, the light- house on the island’s east end, the Cayman Brac Sports Complex, Faith Hospital and the Kirkconnell Community Care Centre. It was a moment he experienced at this final stop that stood out for him, when he met a 100-year-old resident of the center. Mr. Choudhury asked Ed- ucation Minister and Cayman Brac East MLA Juliana O’Connor-Connolly, who was along on the tour, about get- ting involved with the charity that helps support the center. “I’ve always looked after elderly relatives,” Mr. Choud- hury later said. “At the end of life, it’s a very lonely time. The least you can do is give them some company.” At Faith Hospital, the gov- ernor provided a brief glimpse of the kind of leadership he might provide. Dr. Spirangan Velusamy told Mr. Choudhury about the hospital’s ability to send X-rays digitally to Grand Cayman to be analyzed. The governor suggested the hos- pital tap into a worldwide system that allows access to specialists across the globe for consultation. A hospital administrator said they have been exploring the idea. “Don’t explore it,” Mr. Choudhury said. “Get it started and it will happen. And it’s free. We can take our standards and be as good as anyone on the planet.” Brackers, a term Mr. Choudhury quickly picked up and used, also provided a re- ception for the governor at the Aston Rutty Centre. He told the crowd there that he looked forward to addressing issues they were concerned about, touching on such topics as ed- ucation, infrastructure, invest- ment and security. But, he said, “The work I’m going to enjoy most is get- ting to know you. I want our countries to be closer. I want our cultures to be closer, to create a sense of family.” On Little Cayman, Mr. Choudhury visited the Cen- tral Caribbean Marine Insti- tute, which focuses on reef ecology. He was driven the entire length of the island be- fore stopping at the Gladys B. Howard Little Cayman Na- tional Trust Visitors Centre for a short reception. “I sense that of the three beautiful islands, we’ve saved the best for last,” he said, drawing applause from the small group of people there. He said he felt his visit to the two smaller islands com- pleted his introduction to the Cayman Islands. “It’s been absolutely fan- tastic,” Mr. Choudhury said. “I take away a sense of all of Cayman. It fills me with much optimism. “What I found is kind- ness,” he added. “What I found is a special smile. What I found is beauty, both in the people here and in these ex- ceptional lands. It was a very special day for me.” Governor Anwar Choudhury greets Cayman Cadet Aliyah Williams, 13, upon his arrival in Cayman Brac. Education Minister and Cayman Brac East MLA Juliana O’Connor-Connolly talks to Governor Anwar Choudhury during a stop at the Cayman Brac Sports Complex on Wednesday. - PHOTOS: MARK MUCKENFUSS Governor Anwar Choudhury, left, tours the nearly completed swimming pool at the Cayman Brac Sports Complex. Governor Anwar Choudhury shares a laugh with a resident of Cayman Brac during a reception at the Aston Rutty Centre. Deputy governor headlines race for philanthropy Runners of all ages and abilities will have a chance to contribute to several charities and causes by taking part in one run later this month. The registration for the 2018 Deputy Governor’s 5K Challenge began on April 1, and the race will be held in all three islands. The event, led by Deputy Governor Franz Man- derson, aims to raise $60,000 for five charities or initiatives across the three islands. The three charities on Grand Cayman are Feed Our Future, Meals on Wheels and the Kiwanis Buy-A-Kid-Break- fast Program. Cayman Brac runners will raise money for providing meals at the Kirkcon- nell Community Care Centre, and Little Cayman runners will raise money for a “grow box” at the island’s school. “I am delighted to say that people can now register for the 2018 DG’s 5K Chal- lenge at www.caymanactive. com/dg5K,” said Mr. Man- derson as part of an official press release. “I challenge everybody across the islands to sign up and take part. It’s a great community event in which we are not only keeping fit, but raising funds for good causes at the same time.” Last year, nearly 2,000 participants took place in the run in Cayman Brac and Grand Cayman. And this year represents the first time that the race will be held on Little Cayman. “It’s easy to be critical of the problems we face in our community but I urge ev- eryone to come together and be a part of the solution,” said Mr. Manderson. “This year, our focus is on food, nutrition and well-being. The causes I have chosen all make a pro- found difference to the people they are assisting.” The DG’s 5K Challenge has been held every year since 2014, and it brings together civil servants, private sector employees and members of the public for a fitness and fundraising challenge. Mr. Manderson hopes to benefit charitable organizations while also making the civil service more active and engaged. The race has raised a total of $207,500 since its in- augural running, including $85,000 last year to build a ropes challenge course for the YMCA of the Cayman Is- lands. That course is cur- rently being built. The cash raised by the race is a combination of reg- istration fees from event par- ticipants and corporate spon- sorship pledges. Offshore law firm Appleby donated $15,000 as the platinum sponsor. The race takes place April 15 on Cayman Brac, April 22 on Little Cayman and April 29 on Grand Cayman. Registration is $25 for ages 18 and older and $10 for 17 and younger. Companies or individuals interested in making a donation can contact Fundraising Subcommittee Chairwoman Nancy Barnard at SupportDG5K@gov.ky.The islands’ most-trusted news source 7 CAYMAN COMPASS • TUESDAY APRIL 3, 2018 174090-Avis-Payless-FleetSale-DrPage 1 3/27/18 1:59:09 PMThe islands’ most-trusted news source 8 TUESDAY APRIL 3, 2018 • CAYMAN COMPASS partner brought the issue into focus during the past few years. In such a case, a civil partnership ar- rangement could allow that cohabitation to occur without the need for the couple’s marriage to be le- gally recognized. A number of Cayman Islands lawmakers, most vocally Deputy Opposition Leader Alva Suckoo and Savannah MLA Anthony Eden, have voiced opposi- tion to such a plan. Those opposition members met with the new governor on Tuesday, but did not release details of what was discussed. The debate over same- sex unions in Cayman has been a rancorous and long one. In August 2015, legislators debated a mo- tion filed by Mr. Eden, ti- tled “The preservation of traditional marriages” in which Mr. Eden admon- ished homosexual be- havior, warning residents against the “satanic con- fusion” of homosexuality. Mr. Suckoo seconded Mr. Eden’s motion and said, while he did not wish to “launch an as- sault on homosexuals,” in his Bible, homosexu- ality is a sin. The legislative de- bates prompted Cayman Human Rights Commis- sion Chairman James Austin-Smith to opine that the Aug. 13, 2015 de- bates by some assembly members amounted to “poisonous hate speech.” Mr. Eden then called Mr. Austin-Smith an atheist and urged the governor to remove him from the rights commission. Later that year, Pre- mier Alden McLaughlin told Legislative Assembly members that Cayman may have to eventually change its laws to ac- knowledge civil unions. “This is a train that is not going to stop coming. It has long left the station,” he said in November 2015. Governor Choud- hury said Thursday that he believed, in a Chris- tian country, some con- sensus could be found on legally recognized civil partnerships. “Generally speaking, I think we do well on human rights here,” the governor said. “It is important that we have that conversation [about civil unions], but it’s also important to move with unity.” merger with the work permit changes would seem to leave the current Immigration De- partment with little to do. Cayman Islands Governor Anwar Choudhury, when asked about the department’s future Thursday, said the func- tions performed by immigra- tion “can’t go away.” “But if this merger actu- ally leads us to more agility … more efficiency, that’s got to be a good thing,” Mr. Choudhury said. Head of the Governor’s Of- fice Matthew Forbes said the border control services merger would be one of the first things Cayman’s National Security Council would be looking at when it meets next week. Deputy Governor Franz Manderson said there are many international exam- ples of merging border con- trol functions, such as the U.S. Customs and Border Control agency. In America, citizenship and immigration services are a carried out as functions of the U.S. Department of Home- land Security. The U.K. also merged its Border and Immigration Agency, its visas administra- tion and Her Majesty’s Rev- enue and Customs in 2008 to create a single border control organization called the U.K. Border Agency. However, that agency was abolished and split up five years later, after parliamentary reports revealed poor customer service and large backlogs of immigration applications. Premier McLaughlin said in March that residents would start to notice changes in se- curity officers staffing ports of entry within the next year as a result of the border con- trol merger. “We will have a single border force agency with a staff trained to pro- tect our seaports and airports,” the premier told members of the Legislative Assembly. “Immigration and customs staff are undergoing cross- training and participating in joint operations.” Mr. McLaughlin said staff members wearing the new uniforms of the combined service are likely to start ap- pearing in early 2019. The premier’s Ministry of Human Resources and Im- migration has already under- taken plans to amalgamate administrative services per- formed by the Immigration Department on the granting of work permits and other immi- gration statuses. Eventually, those services are to be controlled by a new government human resources department, the creation of which is now being led by local attorney Sharon Roulstone. Security council Although he said hosting official meetings is “not my thing,” Governor Choudhury said Thursday that the Na- tional Security Council, com- prised of government and op- position political members, civil society representatives, the deputy governor and the governor would likely start meeting monthly to start coming up with crime fighting strategies. “It won’t be a talk shop,” Mr. Choudhury said, stating his hope that the meeting agendas would be kept brief and to the point – no more than 90 minutes at a time. “[The security council] needs to work. It needs to be clear on the priority and needs to be action oriented.” Mr. Choudhury said gun crime and burglaries were al- ready identified as areas of public concern. He also noted that the premier had “given the leadership” around cer- tain law enforcement initia- tives like the border control services merger and the pro- posed creation of an indepen- dent coast guard for Cayman – which the U.K. supports. The governor said he was “encouraged” to see crime seemed to be a “na- tional unity” issue in Cayman, rather than a political battle- ground. “That’s a real compli- ment to the politicians … and the people of the Cayman Is- lands,” he said. Governor gives views on civil unions CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Alee Fa’amoe, OfReg’s telecoms regulator, did not respond to questions from the Compass on how OfReg planned to handle the issue. Mr. McLaughlin said that while government is inter- ested in ensuring all cable providers carry local content, it is less concerned that they do so through a traditional free-to-air analog channel as the license currently requires. “OfReg considers it un- wise, if not futile, to pursue a policy of enforcement on this issue,” he said. “Instead, the country could be better served by embracing new technologies and leveraging the benefits of lower cost, more robust and capable broadcasting standards, such as digital television.” He said OfReg was cur- rently examining license obli- gations with a view to “mod- ernizing and streamlining” those requirements. “It is complex and expen- sive to set up and operate a TV station in small market. With new technology, it is possible to create local con- tent without the overheads associated with a television station, and there are several sources of video content car- ried on various channels.” The level of content car- ried on the various cable net- works differs widely, with most operators providing some local programming ei- ther through Cayman 27, which provides daily news, sport and talk shows, or through travel and lifestyle channels like Cayman Life TV, which have lower budget costs, or government televi- sion channel CIGTV, which is funded by the taxpayer. A 2014 study commis- sioned by the Information and Communications Tech- nology Authority, the pre- cursor to OfReg, showed sup- port for genuine local content. In an interview with the Compass in 2015, Mr. Fa’amoe said simply carrying government television would not be sufficient for cable companies to meet their li- censing obligations. But no specific set of re- quirements, beyond the un- enforced obligation to carry a free-to-air channel with 20 percent local content, have been revealed. In the ab- sence of any guidance, the cable companies are left to decide what level of finan- cial commitment to make to local television. Mr. McLaughlin, speaking in the assembly, suggested this issue would be consid- ered as part of a wider review of the telecommunications industry, also contemplating how this content should be delivered. The U.K. discontinued of- fering free-to-air public ac- cess television channels through analog broadcasting – sometimes referred to as “rabbit ears” in reference to the distinctive television aer- ials – in 2012. It has been re- placed with “Freeview” digital boxes, which provide a basic set of channels, including the BBC, to every household. Ms. Cummings, whose Cayman Life TV runs online and on Logic cable channel 33, said the method of de- livery should be secondary to the larger concern of sup- porting programming. She said providing boxes to access local content that barely exists would not solve the issue. Ms. Cummings said the market in Cayman was too small to make well-pro- duced local content viable without financial support. She believes that if regula- tors are not going to enforce the cable companies’ licensing requirement to provide a free- to-air channel, they should at least compel them to support local content production. “The Cayman Islands agreed to allow telecommu- nications companies the op- portunity to make a profit by selling subscription televi- sion,” she said. “Those companies made a commitment to provide free local television as part of that package. If they didn’t plan to do it, then why did they sign legally binding agreements? And why are we as a country buying into the argument that they can’t afford to do it?” She said the costs of pro- ducing local television content were not that great in the con- text of the profit margins of a cable company. Ms. Cummings, the news director at Radio Cayman and a former broadcast jour- nalist at several CBS stations in the United States, said reg- ulators should focus on en- suring, first, the existence of local content, and then free universal access to local con- tent, as opposed to focusing too heavily on specifying the method of delivery. “It doesn’t matter whether it’s analog or digital, just that it’s available free to the public, and that means all of the public, even if they can’t afford a cable subscription, data plan or internet access,” she said. “Should someone living below the poverty line be expected to use their pay- as-you-go data plan to watch local programming? I don’t think they should have to.” She questioned whether CIGTV, as a government mouthpiece, could legitimately fulfill the remit to provide community programming. “Caymanians are losing touch with their identify,” Ms. Cummings said, “and by re- fusing to ensure that local content celebrating who we are and where we come from is not only created at a pro- fessional level and distributed in the same prominence as all of the external media – we are sending a strong message that our story doesn’t matter.” Monica Walton, owner of Vagabond Media Group, which produces lifestyle, travel and advertising con- tent on various platforms around the Caribbean, as well as the tourism channel This is Cayman on Logic channel 36, said producing relevant and high-quality local con- tent was a lengthy and ex- pensive process. “It’s difficult to make local content for TV viable in such a small market,” she said. “I think if we want to see this change, government could look at other ways to incen- tivize it. Creating a public ser- vice fund could be an option, but would people pay for it?” She said technology was democratizing the process, however, with digital media creating new platforms for producers and consumers. “It also comes down to the content producers themselves if they want it to be sustain- able,” she said. “They can get creative when it comes to getting their content out there, and adapt to an ever- changing market.” Immigration Department faces dissolution in merger ‘Futile’ to enforce public access TV CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Monica Walton, owner of Vagabond Media, believes local content producers can leverage new technology to get their work in front of an audience. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Governor Anwar Choudhury speaks to members of the press at his new home at Government House on Thursday. - PHOTO: BRENT FULLERThe islands’ most-trusted news source 9 Community CALENDAR ■ COMMUNITY CALENDAR is published TUESDAYS and THURSDAYS. It is available to charitable or nonprofit organizations. Items should be submitted at least three working days before publication. Information must include name of sender, signature and contact number. ■ Items may be faxed to 949-2662, brought to the Cayman Compass office on Shedden Rd. or emailed to cwinker@pinnaclemedialtd.com at least three days in advance of publication. CAYMAN COMPASS • TUESDAY APRIL 3, 2018 Reservation highly recommended for this special night, Please call 945-4755 STEAKHOUSE A Rare Steakhouse, Very Well Done Celebrating Our 4th Birthday Saturday, April 4, 2009 For one special night, All of our valued guests will receive 10% off their entire bill. 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The office will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. This means no extended hours for license plate exchanges on Wednesdays. Saturday openings are discontinued with immediate effect. FRIDAY, APRIL 6 GUARDIANS PANEL: Today is the deadline for individuals to apply to join the Guardians Panel. The Children Law enables courts to appoint individuals to safeguard the interests of children involved in court proceedings. Guardians assist the court to make a decision in the best interest of the child, in particular by finding out the wishes of the child and assessing the case put forward by Department of Children and Family Services and by parents or other parties. Guardians are appointed from the panel. Applications are invited from people with knowledge and experience in child care or law. More details at www.judicial.ky. SATURDAY, APRIL 7 BRAC BIKEATHON: Organized by Rotary Club of Cayman Brac. Starts 8 a.m. Spot Bay Turn-around. Route is Spot Bay – West End. TUESDAY, APRIL 10 GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPS: An information session takes place today at the George Town Public Library 5:30- 6:30 p.m. Anyone planning to apply for a government scholarship for 2018/2019 is encouraged to attend. All who are planning to apply for a local government scholarship for the 2018/2019 academic year are invited to complete the required forms online by visiting www.education.gov.ky/ scholarships. SUNDAY, APRIL 15 HEALTH FAIR: The Lions Club of Tropical Gardens is celebrating 25 years of giving back, by hosting a free community fair at the Lions Centre, 8:30 a.m. till 2 p.m. Screens for BMI, blood pressure, sight, diabetes and cholesterol, as well as massage, healthcare insurance advice, cancer education and mental health advice. Bouncy castle for the children and refreshments on sale. OLDER PERSONS HEALTH INSURANCE: Today is the deadline for people to share their opinions on how Cayman can better meet the unique healthcare needs of older individuals. Residents of all ages are invited to take part in a survey that will help health insurance officials evaluate the possible development of a Standard Health Insurance Contract for those aged 65 and older. Those interested may complete the survey at the Department of Health Regulatory Services website www.dhrs.gov.ky. Hard copies are available at the Government Administration Building and from all district health clinics. Contact melissa.maize@gov.ky. BRAC DG’S 5K CHALLENGE: Registration is open for the 2018 Deputy Governor’s 5K Challenge. The walk/run is being held on Cayman Brac on Sunday, April 15, Little Cayman on Sunday, April 22, and Grand Cayman Sunday, April 29. The event is raising money for five good causes. Funds raised in Cayman Brac will go toward the provision of meals at Kirkconnell Community Care Centre and, in Little Cayman, money will be used for a “grow box” at the island’s school. Register at www.caymanactive.com/dg5K. SATURDAY, APRIL 21 ROTARY SCIENCE FAIR: 10 a.m. until noon. The Arts & Recreation Centre. All are invited. GENERAL INTEREST CADET CORPS: The Cayman Islands Cadet Corps is looking for new recruits, ages 11-16, to join the Band Detachment or the Marine Detachment and School Detachments at John Gray High School, Clifton Hunter High School, Layman E. Scott High School and Triple C School. Program includes drilling, field craft and adventure, navigation, first-aid, competition shooting, physical and leadership training, music and band, water-based activities. For more information, contact the Cadet Corps at 938-8821/22, 946-9810 or email cadetcorps@gov.ky. On Brac, call 948-8824 or 938-8824. Website is www.cicadetcorps.ky. EARLY CHILDHOOD FEES: The Ministry of Education provides financial assistance for Caymanian children between 3 and 4 years of age before Sept. 1, 2018, to assist with payment of fees at an early childhood center between September and June 30. Application forms can be downloaded from www.education.gov. ky or collected from the Government Administration Building, the Department of Education Services and all early childhood centres. Contact Renee Barnes at 244-5735, Turnette Stewart at 244-5724 or email ecap@gov.ky. 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. Owned and operated by the United Church in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands. Call 946-6575. 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. Email humanesocietybookloft@ candw.ky or call 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. OPEN CANVAS: Every Wednesday. Visual Arts Society supports this event at KARoo Restaurant located in Camana Bay. 7-11 p.m. No fee. Easels provided for artist of all levels to come out and enjoy painting and socializing with other artists. Email info@visualartcayman.com or jar.was@gmail.com. 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. 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 ADACI’s office, 4th floor Cardinall Plaza, 30 Cardinall Ave., GT. All are invited to attend. Call 924-4170 or email info@adacyman.com. GRAND CAYMAN TOASTMASTERS: Club meets each Thursday 6 – 7:15 p.m. on 3rd Floor, George Town Public Library. Visitors and guests welcome. Local contact is George R. Ebanks, 322-9369 or Grand Cayman Toastmasters club on Facebook. Email info@ toastmastersclub2686.org. ROTARACT BLUE OF CAYMAN: Meets Wednesdays 6 p.m., at Royal Palms Beach Club, West Bay Road. Contact rotaractblue@gmail.com or www.rotaractblue.org. LEO CLUB OF GRAND CAYMAN: Meets first and third Wednesdays of the month, 6:30 p.m. at the Lions Community Centre. For more information, contact Secretary Letisha Allen at 924-2819. THE LIONS CLUB OF GRAND CAYMAN: Meets every first and third Thursday 7:30 p.m. at the Lions Community Centre. For more information, email LionsClubGCM@hotmail.com. THE LIONS CLUB OF TROPICAL GARDENS: Meet every first and third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at Elizabethan Square (corner unit). Members of the public are invited to attend. ROTARY CLUB OF GRAND CAYMAN SUNRISE: Service club meetings 7 a.m. every Wednesday at George Town Yacht Club, 612 North Sound Road. website at www.rotarysunrise.ky or contact info@rotarysunrise.ky. KIWANIS CLUB OF GRAND CAYMAN: Meets first and third Wednesdays of the month, 12:30 p.m., at Britannia Golf Course Restaurant. Projects include promoting well- being of children in the community and schools. email president@kiwanis.ky or view www.kiwanis.ky. For more Community Calendar events, visit www.caymancompass.com/events.Next >