ESTABLISHED 1965 www.caymancompass.com – 75 CENTS – FRIDAY, 2 AUGUST 2019 SEVEN MILE BEACH WATERFRONT WALKERS ROAD TOWN CENTRE PLAZA RED BAY SANDWICHES NEW Taxi app launched to ensure fair fares Government launching CI:GO to ‘empower’ passengers JAMES WHITTAKER jwhittaker@compassmedia.ky A new digital taxi fare calculator is being launched in an effort to en- sure consistent and transparent pricing in the industry. Government has approved a small increase in taxi fares along- side new regulations and new tech- nology to prevent tourists from being ripped off by rogue operators. The digital fare calculator is a basic offl ine smartphone app – named CI:GO – which will allow passengers to plug in the route, the number of passengers and see what it should cost. The system was recommended by government’s consultants, De- loitte, who reviewed options for the industry following complaints from tourism businesses about visitors being charged different rates for the same journey by different drivers. It will not be mandatory for taxi drivers to have the app, but Public Transport Board director Rosa Harris said it would be available to anyone in the Cayman Islands. She said the aim was to allow passengers to know in advance what the rate would be for any journey and empower them to check the rate if they thought they were being overcharged. The app will be released in mid- August in the Google Play Store and the App Store. Cabinet gazetted amendments to the Traffi c Regula- tions this week, including a new schedule of fares. Under the new schedule, a journey from the airport to the Mar- riott Beach Resort costs US$25, compared with US$22.50 under the previous schedule. There is no longer a surcharge for travelling at night and fares will be the same round-the-clock. The schedule also includes a sliding scale of price increases for taxi journeys where there are fi ve or more passengers in the vehicle. Harris said she believed the new schedule and system would deal with many of the complaints. “Transparency was the number one complaint,” she said. “The public should know what the fares are.” She said more innovation could be necessary to make further im- provements in the taxi industry. The rate calculator does not include a mechanism to hail a cab or pay for it using a smartphone, and it is still open to private sector businesses, like Flex and Cabbie, to provide that service. The only restriction is that they are required to use drivers licensed by the Public Transport Board. Those licenses are currently issued to Caymanians only. There are 284 drivers licensed through the board to offer 24-hour service. This cate- gory is currently closed to new ap- plicants, but government has li- censed 67 new drivers this year in Cayman’s fi rst governor dies at 100 MARK MUCKENFUSS mmuckenfuss@compassmedia.ky. Athelstan Charles Ethelwulf Long, Cayman’s fi rst governor, may have been 100 when he died Wednesday evening, but longtime friend, and his at- torney, Amanda Roberts said part of him never aged beyond boyhood. “He was quite silly,” Roberts said of Long’s sense of humour. She recalled a time several years ago when her then-young son accompanied Long on Re- membrance Day. “They would go out shaking the tin for Poppy Day and they would be like kids,” Roberts said. “He had a very boyish sense of humour.” Roberts said she was with Long when he died at The Pines Retirement Home, where he had been a resident for several years. “He died very peacefully,” she said. “I was holding his hand.” Long’s son, Cayman artist Charles Long, said his father had recently contracted a respiratory illness. Deputy Governor Franz Manderson issued a state- ment Thursday saying government fl ags in Cayman and in the United Kingdom were fl ying at half-staff for the day to honour Long. Both Manderson and Governor Martyn Roper offered their condolences in the statement. Manderson said, “With his passing, the Cayman PLEASE TURN TO PAGE 11 » Former Governor Athelstan Charles Ethelwulf Long at his 100th birthday celebrations at the Pines Retirement Home in January this year. 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CHICKEN! inhC RICE & BEANS STEAMED VEGETABLES JAMAICAN STYLE COLE SLAW MAC & CHEESE AUGUST 6 TH ONE DAY ONLY DEVELOPING WEATHER SYSTEM OF NO CONCERN FOR CAYMAN MARK MUCKENFUSS mmuckenfuss@compassmedia.ky A weather disturbance in the Eastern Atlantic is likely to develop into a trop- ical depression over the weekend as it heads to- wards the Caribbean. Fore- casters say they do not be- lieve it poses any threat to the Cayman Islands. Dennis Feltgen, a mete- orologist and spokesman for the National Hurricane Center in Miami, said it is too soon to know what path the system will take. “We’ve got plenty of time to watch this,” Feltgen said. “It’s a long, long way out.” On Thursday morning, the system was located about 1,000 miles west- southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands, off the African Coast. The centre’s forecast said as it travels west, “a tropical depression is likely to form over the weekend, several hundred miles east of the Lesser Antilles”. While Feltgen said it is too early to predict a path for the system, or how strong it might get, Cayman National Weather Service Chief Meteorologist Kerry Powery said models he has seen show the system even- tually moving north to- wards Florida. “At this point, it doesn’t seem like it will pose much of a threat to us,” Powery said. “It does look like it skirts the northeast part of the Caribbean, across Santo Domingo to the Bahamas.” If anything, he said, Cayman may see some rain from clouds feeding into the system and possibly some stronger-than-normal winds once the system reaches the Bahamas. “It’s nothing to be con- cerned with,” he said. Ahearn leaves chief officer post Jennifer Ahearn, chief officer of the Ministry of Health, Environment, Cul- ture and Housing, is now the strategic operations officer for the Civil Service. The ap- pointment is effective 1 Aug. Deputy Chief Officer Nancy Barnard has been named chief officer. Ahearn spent 10 years with the health ministry. During that time, she worked on the National Conservation Law, expansion of the marine parks and legislation on such issues as health insurance, mental health, organ trans- plant and end of life advance directives. She also helped create the first National Health Policy, National Sports Policy, Na- tional Solid Waste Manage- ment Strategy, Mental Health Policy, and Culture and Her- itage Policy. But Ahearn was em- broiled in some controver- sial issues as well. In 2014, she was already chief officer when she became the target of a profanity-laced tirade by Osbourne Bodden, which led to Bodden’s removal as minister of health. An audit on overtime abuse by De- partment of Environmental Health workers in 2018 found fault with Ahearn’s leadership. Deputy Governor and Head of the Civil Service Franz Manderson said he was happy to have Ahearn in her new role. “I welcome Ms. Ahearn to the Office of the Deputy Gov- ernor and thank her for her dedication and commitment to the Ministry of Health,” Manderson said in a news release. “While the Civil Ser- vice has made significant progress in the areas of gov- ernance, innovation and re- ducing bureaucracy, there is still much work to be done. I am most fortunate to have someone of Ms. Ahearn’s considerable experience and expertise come on board to lead these critical areas which are essential if we are to become a World-Class Civil Service.” Ahearn, Manderson said in a phone interview, will serve as a kind of overarching manager of government func- tions, promoting practices that are working best and eliminating duplicate efforts. “She will oversee a lot of the operation that goes on,” Manderson said. “It’s akin to a chief operating officer.” Manderson said there are “centers of excellence” in various ministries, where government is functioning particularly well. Other min- istries may be doing sim- ilar work in a less efficient manner, he said. Ahearn’s job will be to standardize those operations, where there is “one way of doing things.” “It’s very efficient,” he said. “It saves money. And we’re not duplicating our efforts. She will develop a strategy and we will go about reen- gineering our backroom op- erations to make them more efficient.” MAN INJURED IN WAVE RUNNER EXPLOSION Police said a man suffered minor injuries Wednesday morning after a Wave Runner he was riding exploded. The incident happened shortly after 8:30am in the canal off Prospect Drive. Police said no fire was caused as a result of the explosion. Police, fire officers, and emergency services attended the scene and the man was taken to the Cayman Islands Hospital via ambulance, treated for minor injuries, and subsequently discharged. The cause of the inci- dent is under investigation, police said. Jennifer Ahearn Ahearn spent 10 years with the health ministry. www.ndc.ky In these economic times, it’s important to make wise decisions.The islands’ most-trusted news source 3 CAYMAN COMPASS • FRIDAY, 2 AUGUST 2019 The choice is yours. 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Letters to the editor can submitted via www.caymancompass.com, sent by post or hand-delivered to the Compass office. FRIDAY, 2 AUGUST 2019 CAYMAN COMPASS Electric vehicles – soon come GRAHAM MORSE It is over 164 years since Karl Benz designed and built his first four stroke combus- tion engine, which became the first automobile in series pro- duction. The internal combus- tion engine has had a good run, but its days are numbered. All over the world, coun- tries have set targets to ban fossil fuel vehicles. Norway has a target of the year 2025. In India, China, Neth- erlands and Ireland, it is 2030. France, Germany, Sri Lanka and Taiwan by 2035. The UK target of 2040 has been heavily criticised for lacking ambition. All major motor manufac- turers have got the message and are investing heavily in the new technology. Plants that build internal combus- tion engines are being closed and new factories opened to produce electric vehicles (EVs). All Volvo cars launched this year will be electric or hybrids – the first major auto manufacturer to discon- tinue its production of gas- only vehicles. The environmental ben- efits of switching to EVs are well known. CO2 emis- sions from gas and diesel cars are a major contributor to global warming and cli- mate change. Air pollution from vehicle emissions is a serious concern, especially in cities like London, where some experts believe that vehicle fumes in the air can be compared to “smoking in front of a child”. Motorists benefit from lower mainte- nance costs and no more ex- pensive fill-ups at the pump. The biggest barrier to the wide market penetration needed to hit the UK target is range. The new BMW mini being built at Oxford boasts a range of 184 miles. Charging stations are becoming more readily available, but drivers are still nervous about being caught out. The other barrier is price, with EVs at a substantial premium to a gas equivalent. Cayman should be an ideal market for EVs, but their adoption here has been just a trickle ─ only 44 fully electric cars and 31 hy- brids on the road after eight years. Why? Range should not be an issue here, with many EVs having a range of 100 miles or more. How many of us do that in a day? For single occupancy homes, an over- night charge is no problem, although those living in condos will need to put pressure on their strata to install charging points. And if you do run low, there are already 19 charging stations across Grand Cayman. And it’s free! Soon we could have ‘off the grid’ charging stations powered by solar panels pro- viding truly clean electricity. But the key to trans- forming the market lies with the Cayman dealer network. Motorists like the brands and models they know, and a sup- port system they can trust. They like to see it, sit in it, drive it. But none of the main dealers in Cayman can offer you an electric car today. It’s not that they do not care, they are following the trends in the industry closely. They know the future is electric and they know it’s coming. They just don’t know when, or what type of EVs manu- facturers will make available in the Caribbean. Some think they may have an EV in the showroom in a year or so. They all agree that the landscape will look very dif- ferent in five years time. Some believe that hybrids will appeal to those concerned about power supply in a hurricane. All dealers will have to make an investment in new equipment and staff training before they are allowed to import EVs, and until they are sure of the level of de- mand, and which vehicles the manufacturer will supply, they will be unwilling to make that investment. The price differential be- tween EVs and gas cars is another factor on the minds of dealers and buyers. This week’s government an- nouncement to reduce cus- toms duty on electric and hybrid vehicles (Cayman Compass, 30 July) is to be welcomed, but it does not go far enough. In the National Energy Policy (NEP) approved by Cabinet in February 2017 (item 3.3.7.4) stated policy is, “Reduce the duty on EVs and hybrids to 0% and 10% respectively for 5 years.” The current duty on EVs is 10% and on hybrids 15%, so the new rates are only a 5% im- provement. And why does duty-free only apply to EVs up to $29,999? Surely all cars are contributing to CO2 emis- sions regardless of price. The government has played its part, pledging to converting 10% of its fleet to EVs over the next five years and already have six government charging sta- tions. But much more needs to be done. We need regula- tions or incentives to switch public buses to electric (as they have in London), as well as the taxis, the school buses and the quarry trucks (there are already 11 electric trucks between 4,000-8,500 pounds maximum weight). The time to act to avoid the worst of the catastrophic effects of climate change is running out, but buying an electric vehicle can help play a part. EVs ‘soon come,’ but for those that cannot wait, the Electric Car Company can supply quality low mileage previously owned EVs for under $30,000 with no duty, and Cayman Automotive can sell you a new Tesla Model 3, or the world’s biggest selling EV, the new Nissan Leaf, in the $45,000-$60,000 range with just 5% duty, all with full service back-up. Graham Morse, author and ocean sailor, built his own eco-friendly house in Cayman in 2011, is an ad- vocate for the environment and renewable energy, and is a member of the Cayman Re- newable Energy Association. Cayman should be an ideal market for EVs, but their adoption here has been just a trickle – only 44 fully electric cars and 31 hybrids on the road after eight years. Why? BMW shows off its new all-electric Mini Cooper vehicles last month at the New York City E-Prix in Brooklyn, the final race of the Formula E World Championship season. - PHOTO: AP PRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY: Compass Media Limited Compass Centre Shedden Road, George Town, Cayman Islands SEND US YOUR VIEWS OR NEWS: P.O. 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Those with knowledge of the local cosmetic treat- ment industry believe there are others who have been af- fected by such practices and that more should be done to prevent unlicensed practi- tioners – Baldovino was not licensed to give injections – from performing them. “There are gaps in the health practice law,” said Barrie Quappe, former reg- istrar of the Health Prac- tice Commission. “There’s a lot we can do as far as who can be recognised” to perform such services. Quappe, who is now di- rector/consultant for Cayman Healthcare Consulting, said current law recognises only specific types of medical per- sonnel to perform injections. Dr. Clement Von Kirch- enheim is a member of the Health Practice Commis- sion board and the Council for Professions Allied with Medicine, which regulates licensure for such med- ical practitioners as phy- sicians performing acu- puncture, chiropractors and phlebotomists. “We don’t register hair- dressers or beauticians,” Dr. Von Kirchenheim said, adding he doesn’t believe there is any agency that does. “This issue was brought to the at- tention of CPAM, but we have no authority over them.” Those professionals who are licensed to do injections should have those licences on display in the facilities where the procedures take place, he added. “People should look to make sure the facility is li- censed,” said Dr. Von Kirch- enheim said, explaining that regulating the facility is the responsibility of a dif- ferent agency, “and the li- cence for the individual pro- viding the services would be on display”. Carlene Vassell-Webb is the current registrar for the Health Practice Commission. She said there is no provision in current law to allow for li- censing people who do not have medical training to pro- vide injections. “Healthcare professionals are required to be registered with the appropriate Health Practice Council and are reg- ulated by the Health Practice Law and health practice reg- ulations,” Vassell-Webb said in an email. As to whether any regula- tory changes were being con- sidered, she said, “the matter will be considered.” Baldovino’s case is not the first of its kind to gain at- tention. In 2013, there were reports of several clients of beauticians who complained of having adverse results from injection treatments. Dr. Steve Tomlinson, former owner of CTMH Doc- tors Hospital and a member of the Health Practice Com- mission at the time, said the commission received several complaints during that year about beauty therapists ad- ministering collagen, Botox or commercial silicon injec- tions without the proper li- censing, both at salons and at private parties in peo- ple’s homes. While those cases repre- sented a serious situation, he said, he has not seen much in the interim to make him think more such violations are occurring. “I don’t really think it’s a big problem,” he said. Baldovino’s court case, however, shows that it continues to crop up now and then. Quappe believes more such instances are pop- ping up and some of her col- leagues agree. Some type of enforcement is needed on the government side of things, she said, and the public needs to be more vigilant about checking the creden- tials of anyone preparing to jab them with a needle. “If they don’t have those certifications,” Quappe said, “there’s probably a good reason.” Under the current legislation, only specific types of medical personnel are licensed to perform injections.The islands’ most-trusted news source 7 CAYMAN COMPASS FRIDAY, 2 AUGUST 2019 The Cruise Berthing and Port Facility Delivers Many Wins for Cayman Visit the CBF website at www.SupportOurTourism.com For all the facts, news and latest information and get daily updates on our Facebook page. World-class infrastructure at no cost to the public purse. Environmental impact significantly reduced. No upland development – this means no retail or commercial space operated by cruise lines. Costs less than CI$200 million which includes the cargo port expansion and upgrade. 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Tourism Minister Moses Kirkconnell said in a state- ment that government had listened to the public and moved to modernise the system. “The new schedule bal- ances the need for taxi op- erators to make a reason- able living wage and for the public to have access to the public transport system at a fair rate,” he said. “As the cost of living has increased, operators have unfortunately been left be- hind. The minimal increase in rates is an acknowledge- ment of the valuable ser- vice these operators pro- vide to the general public, especially as tourism am- bassadors for our stay- over visitors.” Explaining the func- tion of the CI:GO app, Harris said it allows users to drop a pin or enter the pickup and drop-off loca- tion of an intended ride, then specify the number of passengers and how many pieces of luggage. Based on the information provided, the app will calculate the fare in both Cayman and US dollars. Options in- clude getting a breakdown of the fare, editing the trip, splitting the fare or getting directions. “The launch of CI:GO represents a modernisa- tion of the public trans- port system and provides greater transparency on the national taxi fare schedule to residents and visitors alike,” Harris said. “We en- courage the public to use the taxi service and feel empowered to quote their journey in advance. Taxi fares are now in the palm of your hand.” Taxi app launched to ensure fair fares It will not be mandatory for taxi drivers to have the app, but Public Transport Board director Rosa Harris said it would be available to anyone in the Cayman Islands. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 The new digital fare app would look like this. Lemonade challenge to fund clean water in Uganda A charity campaign has been launched in the Cayman Islands to help fund safe, clean water for chil- dren in Uganda. The Great Lemonade Challenge encourages people in Cayman to make and sell homemade lemonade throughout the community. Organised by Vagabond Media Group and Cayman Water, the campaign aims to raise money to help build a well in Uganda which will supply an entire village with easily accessible, clean and safe water. “We are extremely lucky in Cayman to be able to drink water from the tap, whereas many in the world, particu- larly in Africa, don’t have this privilege,” said Monica Walton, founder of Vaga- bond Media Group, who trav- elled to Uganda this summer with a charity from Texas, Water To Thrive. “This campaign, if suc- cessful,” she said, “will pro- vide access to clean water for an entire community who are facing life-threatening, waterborne diseases. It also aims to teach young children the importance of water and giving back.” In Cayman, approxi- mately 6 million gallons of water is produced per day. In sub-Saharan Africa, 40% of the region is without ac- cess to clean safe water. Every 90 seconds, a child dies of a waterborne dis- ease, according to the cam- paign group. Manuel Thomaz, general manager of Cayman Water, said, “The nature of this cam- paign undertaken by Cayman Water Company touches two areas very near and dear to us: safe drinking water and children, especially those in need. The monies raised by the Cayman Community will go towards supplying safe drinking water to a school in one of the neediest areas in the world. “The Cayman Water team strives every day to ensure that our residents and tour- ists never have to think twice about the safety of their drinking water. We en- courage every family and business to participate in this worthy venture, as a way of paying it forward to our neighbours across the world.” For more information on how to start your Lemonade challenge, call 814‑1932 or email marketing@cwco.com. Cayman Water and Vagabond Media have combined to raise money for clean, safe water in Uganda. The main focus of the campaign is for children at the Mpenja Cou Primary School in Mityana, pictured here. – PHOTO: MONICA WALTON Choice of Puerto Rico governor’s successor delayed SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) – Puerto Rican politics were in full-blown crisis Thursday as confirmation of the nominee to succeed departing Gov. Ricardo Rosselló was de- layed into next week, casting doubt over who will become governor when Rosselló leaves office. Rosselló, whose resig- nation goes into effect at 5pm Friday, had named vet- eran politician and attorney Pedro Pierluisi as his suc- cessor by nominating him to the position of secretary of state, the next in line as gov- ernor under the US territory’s constitution. Pierluisi is a former repre- sentative to the US Congress seen by most ordinary Puerto Ricans as a conciliatory, rela- tively uncontroversial figure, unlikely to be met by con- tinued street demonstrations over poor governance and corruption. Pierluisi’s main obstacle appeared to be Senate Presi- dent Thomas Rivera Schatz, who has said he will not vote for Rosselló’s nominee and wants to run for gov- ernor himself next year. Ri- vera Schatz is a powerful figure deeply associated with Puerto Rico’s political and business elite, and his eleva- tion to governorship could re- ignite popular outrage. Shortly after the start of a Senate session Thursday, Rivera Schatz delivered a scathing attack on his critics and said that the Senate would hold a hearing on Pierluisi on Monday. Because Pierluisi has not yet been confirmed, it was not immediately clear if he would be Rosselló’s suc- cessor Friday or if the posi- tion would pass to the next in line, Justice Secretary Wanda Vázquez, who has already said she does not want the job. “All of this will be le- gally analysed,” Pierluisi said as he pushed through a gaggle of reporters after Rivera Schatz announced that a public hearing will be held on Monday. “I’ll be there,” Pierluisi said. “I’ll have the opportu- nity to express myself and answer all questions …. I of- fered to take a step forward for Puerto Rico at this mo- ment given my love for my country …. My only loyalty as governor if I have the sup- port of legislators is to the people of Puerto Rico. Rivera Schatz said Pierluisi should have the right to be heard and that if he is not approved, the con- stitution will be followed to find a new governor. “Let’s give him the chance to defend himself,” Ri- vera Schatz said, adding, “I don’t think I’m going to be convinced.” He criticised Pierluisi for being an attorney with the firm that represents the fed- eral control board overseeing the island’s finances, calling it “Puerto Rico’s No. 1 enemy.” Meanwhile, opposition legislator Aníbal José Torres complained that legislators with Rosselló’s party were meeting behind doors before the session began. “It’s irresponsible how they’ve handled this,” he said. “The island is living with uncertainty.” Rosselló’s New Progres- sive Party holds majorities in both chambers of the legisla- ture, meaning a united party could have easily named the next governor. Politician and attorney Pedro Pierluisi is outgoing governor Ricardo Rosselló’s choice as a replacement. – PHOTO: APThe islands’ most-trusted news source 9 CAYMAN COMPASS FRIDAY, 2 AUGUST 2019 In Memory of Kendal Alice McCarthy Residence: Red Bay, Prospect Passed: July 15, 2019 Born December 9, 1971, Bassano, Alberta, Canada to proud parents, Ken and Linda Fulton. Kendal spent her childhood and teenage years in Innisfail, Alberta. She graduated from university with a major in accounting and chose her rst employment with Deloitte & Touche in Calgary in 1994. While completing her articling she met the love of her life, Keith McCarthy, and they were married on June 21, 1997. In 2004 Kendal and Keith moved to Bermuda where Kendal continued to pursue her career with Price Waterhouse Coopers. During this time, she was able to travel and experience many new places and methods of accounting operations. It was also during this time Kendal had her rst experience with Change Management. In 2008 onwards Kendal played a key role in the regionalization of PWC Caribbean market. In 2012 Kendal moved to Cayman Islands where Change Management was at the forefront of her role. It was also at that time Kendal became a founding member in Association of Change Management Professionals (ACMP). In 2015, she decided she needed some time to rediscover herself and departed PWC to explore di erent avenues of art, goldsmithing, education, and tness. Her love of NFL football, Formula 1 racing, and Basketball, found new heights as the nights usually spent working were now available. Her passion to combine two other favorites -- running and Disneyworld. Kendal completed marathons and back to back races such as the Dopey (46.5 Miles) and the Dark Side race (19.3 mile) in 2015. Kendal never let go of her desire to be a leader in the industry and a er a 2-year work hiatus, Kendal enrolled in the HEC Graduate Program at Oxford University to continue her education and development with the rst session set to begin in January 2018. In December of 2017, Kendal was diagnosed with Small Cell Ovarian Cancer (SCCOHT). Forced to place her education on hold she placed all e orts into chemotherapy, surgeries, and radiation treatments. Kendal kept a strong positive attitude not allowing the disease to control her life. In the fall of 2018 Kendal showed a clean PET scan and immediately resumed her enrollment in the HEC Graduate Program. ere she met some brilliant and amazing individuals whom she enjoyed connecting with. She had found her calling and knew this is where she wanted to be. In late 2018 a follow up PET showed a full resurgence of the disease with an added signet ring cell Adenocarcinoma. Kendal once again wasted no time immediately refocusing on recovery. Kendal had to put all her e ort toward more surgeries, radiation and chemo that she was never able to complete. She always kept a positive attitude and always looked forward. She kept a clear mind and was still able to grin or chuckle or put on a good face to see a visitor though she was constantly in pain. Kendal passed with husband and mother at her side. Kendal was gi ed in cra s and made quilts and little teddy bears. She loved to photograph nature and architecture. She leaned goldsmithing and spent as much time learning the cra as she could and creating di erent pieces of jewelry. She loved to travel and visit friends, family, and new places. Kendal loved to read biographies and learn from the life experiences of others. She was brilliant in heart and mind and will be missed dearly. Kendal was cremated and will travel to Canada for a family remembrance on August 11th. Shelter dogs prepare for forever homes KAYLA YOUNG kyoung@compassmedia.ky The Cayman Islands Hu- mane Society has more well- trained pets up for adop- tion than ever. In recent months, volun- teers with the Good Dog Pro- gram have trained 18 canines to prepare them for their for- ever homes. Learning obe- dience skills, with the as- sistance of Love Your Dog, is helping dogs get adopted that might otherwise be overlooked. “We wanted to give them some further training so that people could realise that these are good dogs,” said Claire Leadbeater, one of the directors of the Hu- mane Society. Every six weeks, the pro- gramme brings on a new co- hort of dogs and volunteers. All volunteers are regular dog walkers with the Humane So- ciety. The skills training that the volunteers learn from the programme will help them guide other dogs at the shelter. “What we’re doing here is we’re training the volunteers to help the dogs. As the vol- unteers get more skills, they can use those with other dogs who have not been a part of this programme,” Leadbeater said. Programme partner Love Your Dog has worked with the Humane Society for nine years. In recent years, Love Your Dog owner Julie Leslie began working with Lead- beater to offer behavioural assessments for dogs being transferred to shelters in the US or Canada. From there, Leslie and Lead- beater developed the Good Dog Program. The programme is now on its third round and preparing for the next. “To date, this initiative has trained 18 dogs and 18 volunteers, and a number of the dogs have now been ac- cepted to overseas shelters and are now adopted, or have been a adopted here on is- land,” Leslie said. Many of these dogs would otherwise risk becoming long-term residents of the shelter, causing stress and poor health. One of the lucky dogs trained through the pro- gramme is Byron. At one year old, he was difficult to walk and clearly lacked support as a puppy. “He came through the pro- gramme and he learned to sit, to stay, to walk properly on a leash, and he is now adopted. It works. We get there,” Lead- beater said. “These dogs have clearly benefited under Julie’s guid- ance. The adoptions speak for themselves. It’s working.” The Good Dog Program is currently looking for new sponsors. For more information, contact the Humane Society at 949‑1461. A group of Good Dog Program volunteers pose during a Sunday training session. - PHOTOS: ALVARO SEREY Dogs in the training programme learn how to sit, stay and go on walks. Julie Leslie, left, works with dogs and volunteers from the Humane Society for the Good Dog Program. Learning to safely go on walks is one of the skills the dogs in the training programme learn to help prepare for forever homes.Next >