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RESHMA RAGOONATH rragoonath@compassmedia.ky Seven years ago, Colleen Williams’ sister battled breast cancer and every year since then Williams has been support- ing the Eclipze Hair Design and Day Spa Cut-a-Thon. “Breast cancer is a very prominent and prevalent cancer around the world and almost everybody has got a relative or a friend or a neighbour who has been touched by breast cancer,” Williams said on Sunday as she prepped for her mini- manicure at the Camana Bay salon. Williams was among some 60 people, including children, who turned up to participate in the annual fundraising cut-a-thon spearheaded by salon owner Darla Dilbert. Williams said every year she and her daughter make a day out of the event. This year, she said, although her daughter is away at school, she felt it was necessary to carry on the tradition, not only for her daughter, but also for her sister. “I guess [that’s] why I was so tuned in and made more aware of this event and decided to get into what I can do locally to participate and contribute towards alleviating and assisting some of the drama and trauma associated with the diagnosis of breast cancer,” Williams said. For the last 19 years, Dilbert has been hosting the cut-a-thon through which she offers special discounted services at the salon to raise funds for the Lions Club of Tropical Gardens breast cancer awareness programme. “We just want to get the awareness out there and just make people know, men and women, that this a deadly disease and it can attack anyone at any time,” Dilbert told the Cayman Compass. She said cancer patients on island require all the financial support they can get and that is what drives her to keep hosting the event. “There are a lot of people out there in need and cannot necessarily afford to have mammograms and, as we know, mammograms can be quite expensive, especially when you do not have a good insurance company. That’s another reason why we continue to do it over these many years,” she said. Dilbert lost an aunt to breast cancer 20 years ago and that was the catalyst that spurred her to start the cut-a-thon. She said, back then, talking about breast cancer was considered taboo and that is why she believed her aunt battled the disease in silence. However, that is no longer the case today, she said. “I think it [the approach to breast cancer] is changing. It has taken a while, but it is a lot better now, because the whole world has gotten into ensuring everyone is … talking about it and putting more awareness out there,” Dilbert said. Last year, the cut-a-thon event raised $17,000. Dilbert said this year she is hoping to surpass that figure. As of Tuesday, Eclipze had raised $10,000, with more coming in with sponsorships and the sale of T-shirts and other collectibles to raise funds. Eclipze cut-a-thon marks 19th year Eclipze staff strike a pose before their 19th annual cut-a-thon. “Breast cancer is a very prominent and prevalent cancer around the world and almost everybody has got a relative or a friend or a neighbour who has been touched by breast cancer . ” Colleen Williams , Cut-a-thon participant Haircuts were some of the specially discounted services at the cut-a-thon on Sunday.Darla Dilbert, owner of Eclipze. 2 news N newsANDREL HARRIS aharris@compassmedia.ky Cayman Marl Road administrator Sandra Teresa Hill appeared in Summary Court Tuesday to face charges of harassment. Hill faces one count of using an ICT (information and communications technology) network to abuse/annoy/harass, and another count of causing harassment, alarm or distress. The charges allege that between 1 and 25 Feb. 2019, Hill used the ICT network and/or social media applications, as well as podcasts, to harass, annoy or abuse businessman Matthew Leslie. “The charges Ms. Hill face are category B and will have to be taken to the Grand Court,” said prosecutor Darlene Oko, before requesting Magistrate Adam Roberts impose a publication restriction on Hill. “The Department of Public Prosecutions became aware of a social media platform named Cayman Marl Road, that on Monday, 21 Oct. made comments about these proceedings,” said Oko. “In light of this, the prosecution is requesting that a formal restriction be placed on Ms. Hill in regard to making any publication of the disclosed trial bundle presented to her.” Oko referred to Section 111, subsection 1D, of the Criminal Procedure Code, which states that it is a criminal offence to publish material surrounding a criminal trial that undermines the trial or the parties involved. “Our fear is that, should a trial be held, it would be in the Grand Court where Ms. Hill would have the right to a jury trial,” said Oko. “If she is able to publish information within the trial bundle, that could taint the jury pool.” Hill, who represented herself in court, objected to the proposed publication restrictions. “This is the sixth time I have had to the face the DPP’s office,” said Hill. “We should proceed on the basis that this will be a judge-alone trial, and there won’t be the need for a jury.” Roberts disagreed with Hill, saying, “Right now, you are in the Summary Court and I will make the said order that you should not publish in whole or in part, any of the trial bundle.” When asked if she understood the proposed restrictions, Hill said yes, but added that she would not provide an undertaking that she would not publish the material. “In that case, I vary your bail conditions to make it a requirement that you do not make any such publications,” the magistrate said. “If you fail to adhere to the restrictions, you will be in breach of your bail conditions and you will be brought back to court, where you could be imprisoned.” Hill’s next scheduled appearance for these charges will be in January when she is expected to go before the Grand Court for the first time. Although Leslie is named as the complainant in the charges, he was not present in court. Marl Road host taken to court for harassment “If you fail to adhere to the restrictions, you will be in breach of your bail conditions and you will be brought back to court, where you could be imprisoned.” Magistrate Adam Roberts Sandra Hill smiles as she arrives at court on Tuesday to face a charge of ICT harassment against Matthew Leslie. ANDREL HARRIS aharris@compassmedia.ky The Mosquito Research and Control Unit continues to focus efforts on controlling the Aedes aegypti mosquito, even though no new confirmed cases of dengue have been reported in the past week. “Both planes are in use right now,” said MRCU Director Jim McNelly. “One plane is used to target dengue mosquitos, and when it finishes, we then deploy the second plane to combat nuisance mosquitoes.” Cayman public health officials said last week that the islands have six confirmed cases of patients with dengue fever, including three that were locally transmitted. McNelly said that although there have been no additional confirmed cases, his office has received reports of potential ones. Since the first confirmed dengue case, the MRCU has increased both its ground and air mosquito-control methods. “We have deployed reactive measures to address mosquito populations in areas such as East End and parts of George Town where there are unconfirmed but potential cases of dengue,” said McNelly. People who exhibit signs of dengue usually have to wait two weeks before a positive diagnosis can be confirmed, as samples collected in Cayman are sent to a regional testing centre in Trinidad and Tobago. During an East End community meeting last week, Timothy McLaughlin-Munroe, of the Health Services Authority’s Public Health Department, confirmed there were an additional two potential cases that were awaiting laboratory confirmation. In a previous Cayman Compass article, McNelly warned that two weeks of sporadic heavy rainfall had resulted in an increase in mosquito breeding. On Tuesday McNelly told the Compass those mosquito larvae were now fully- grown mosquitoes. “Those mosquitoes are now able to fly and will result in an increase in the overall number of mosquitoes,” said McNelly. “However, we have been fortunate to have fairly good weather in the recent weeks, which has allowed us to actively deploy control measure in expectation of the increase in mosquitoes.” “We have deployed reactive measures to address mosquito populations in areas such as East End and parts of George Town where there are unconfirmed but potential cases of dengue.” Jim McNelly , MRCU director Efforts stay focussed on dengue control Cayman Islands resident Graham Bentley, who was reported missing last week, has been found safe in Jamaica. According to media reports, Bentley, who has lived in Cayman for 22 years, was located in hospital, but no more details were available. Bentley had travelled to Kingston on 14 Oct. to visit the British Embassy to get a passport for his wife and baby daughter. He failed to return to Cayman as scheduled the following day. The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service released a brief statement on Tuesday confirming that Bentley had been located, but gave no further information. Missing man found in Jamaica Dengue fever is spread by the Aedes aegypti mosquito. Six cases of confirmed, and minimum of two unconfirmed cases await results. 3cartoon The eulogies - By Caymanman Nashville band Local Sound will perform at the KIND conference on Friday. RESHMA RAGOONATH rragoonath@compassmedia.ky Preparations are under way for the staging of the second annual ‘Kingdom In New Dimensions’ youth conference this Friday. This year’s conference, which will be shining the light on peer pressure, is an initiative of the members of Cayman International Assembly of God’s connection team. Connection team member Dane Ramoon said, “The conference is important as it reaches the youth on a level that they understand. Having attended conferences around the world, I have seen what they can do to influence the youth.” Local Sound, a band out of Nashville, Tennessee, will headline the entertainment at the event, which will feature discussion on topics such as living a purpose- driven life, how to handle peer pressure and how kindness can be spread. Ramoon said Cayman International Assembly of God aims to use the KIND conference to inspire and influence local youth to live positive lives. “[To] steer their validation away from things like social media and peer pressure and onto the positive aspect of faith, values and community,” Ramoon explained. Speakers at the conference include Pastor Terrance Wilson of COOL Church in Miramar, Florida and Pastor David Osbourne of Calvary Revival Church in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The conference will also include a KIND women’s panel on Saturday starting at 10am at the Harquail Theatre. “The women’s panel will not only celebrate women of faith but also address a number of issues women face with being a Christian and how to overcome those struggles,” Ramoon said. The panel will be hosted by Local Sound's Emily Wyatt. The free conference starts 9am and is open to children ages 10-17. For more information, email info@kindconference.ky. This year’s conference, which will be shining the light on peer pressure, is an initiative of the members of Cayman International Assembly of God’s connection team . KIND Christian youth conference to focus on peer pressure MARK MUCKENFUSS mmuckenfuss@compassmedia.ky A panel of local experts delved into the issue of sustainability at Friday’s Private Schools Association’s Educators Conference. The bi-annual day-long event, held at Cayman International School, drew just over 250 people, said CIS learning coach Chad McGartlin, one of the conference organisers. In addition to the panel discussion on sustainability, teachers were able to attend workshops on specialty subjects such as dyslexia, robotics and promoting mindfulness in the classroom. Keynote speaker Joy Baldridge talked to the crowd about how they could better self-manage. Typically, there would have been a second keynote speaker, said McGartlin, but this year he and the other organisers chose to fill that spot with the sustainability panel. “The idea was, how can we connect with the community?” McGartlin said. “The focus of the panel was not so much new ideas as it was ways to get kids involved.” Some, like artist Marc Laurenson, who uses recycled materials to create large 3-D compositions, had specific ideas on how to do that. With access to classrooms, Laurenson told the group, he could help kids collect the materials and guide them through the process of making recycled art. Those pieces could then be entered in international contests. Catherine Childs, education programmes manager for the National Trust for the Cayman Islands, said the panel was an eye- opener for many teachers. “Some teachers didn’t realise that these activists are a resource that can come to their classrooms,” Childs said. “This was good to sort of awaken teachers’ knowledge.” Connectivity was a major theme of the conference, McGartlin added. “Groups of teachers teaching the same subject got together to talk about ideas,” he said. “My big takeaway was how diverse we are as schools. I thought it was impressive that people were able to come together around education.” CIS director Jeremy Moore said that collaboration is important. “One of the most significant things about it is we’re all together talking about education,” Moore said. “It provides an opportunity for high-quality professional development.” Teachers talk sustainability at education conference A panel of local experts addressed the issue of sustainability at the Educators Conference. Pastor David Osbourne is expected to speak at the conference. 4JOB FAIR & OPEN HOUSE Meet with representatives from Royal Caribbean Cruises, Carnival Corporation, Orion Marine Group and McAlpine Ltd. The job fair will provide opportunities for information and to register expressions of interest in the following areas: •Building, heavy civil, marine construction •Cruise ship positions •Tours and shore excursions Have an idea for a tour business? Appointments available for one-on-one meetings with cruise company executives to discuss tour business opportunities and ideas. Appointment available via pre-registration only. Construction opportunities for individuals and sub-contractors will include: •Field Engineers •Divers •Surveyors •Foreman •Welders WHEN: Tuesday, October 29, 2019 4PM - 8PM WHERE: Margaritaville Beach Resort Grand Cayman 269 West Bay Road. •Rodbusters •Carpenters •Laborers •Riggers •Pile Drivers •Concrete Finishers •Marine Captains •Equipment Operators •Administrative Support To register your interest in attending or to secure a tour business appointment, visit www.verdant.ky/jobfair cayman compass 5 WEDNESDAY, 23 OCTOBER 2019YesterdaY's sOLUtIONs 1234567 8 9 10 11 1213 14 151617 1819 20 21 22 23 1234567 8 9 10 11 1213 14 151617 1819 20 21 22 23 Puzzle 16202 ACROSS: 1 Bearing, 4 Whale, 7 Sign, 8 Full tilt, 10 Closed book, 12 Clammy, 13 Gloomy, 15 And so forth, 18 Overhead, 19 Kiln, 20 Swoop, 21 Expunge. DOWN: 1 Basic, 2 As good as, 3 Grubby, 4 Walk of life, 5 Acid, 6 Estuary, 9 Seamanship, 11 Coercion, 12 Curious, 14 Estate, 16 Hence, 17 Zero. aCrOss 1 Whatever happens (2,3,4) 8 Condescend (5) 9 Extend (7) 10 In itself or themselves (2,4) 11 Take away (6) 12 Caribou (8) 15 Blameless (8) 18 Make a start (6) 20 Still in existence (6) 21 Forestall (3-4) 22 Colour slightly (5) 23 Chitchat (5,4) dOWN 2 Daring (5) 3 Victor at Trafalgar (6) 4 The opposite (8) 5 Inventor of phonograph (6) 6 Watered down (7) 7 Under great strain (2,3,4) 11 First principles (9) 13 Necessary for completeness (8) 14 Moment (7) 16 South France resort (6) 17 Make protest (6) 19 Drive back (5) The Compass Crossword Puzzle The Compass universal kakuro Puzzle 16203 The numbers in the black cells are clues. Numbers above the slash are across clues. Number below the slash are down clues. The goal is to enter digits 1 - 9 in the white cells to add up to the number clues. You cannot enter any digit more than once when adding up to clue. news in brief Regional 34 killed in one week in Jamaica Despite seven of 19 Jamaican police divisions being under a state of emergency, murders and shootings are still higher as at 19 Oct. this year than for the corresponding period in 2018, according to a Jamaica Gleaner report. Last week alone, there were 34 murders across the country, at a rate of nearly five per day. The St. Andrew South Police Division continues to be a black eye for law enforcers, with 14 murders committed there between 13 and 19 Oct., the newspaper reported. There were six killings in a 48-hour period last week, including a triple murder in the White Wing Avenue community. From 1 Jan. to 19 Oct. this year, the division racked up 141 murders, which represents an increase of 18 killings, or a 14.6% rise over the corresponding period last year. Up to 19 Oct., some 1,060 people have been killed island wide, compared to 1,044 over the corresponding period in 2018. Haiti: Gunshots wound 7 men setting up protest roadblock Haitian police said seven young men were shot and wounded early Monday as they set up a roadblock as part of protests in the southern city of Jacmel, the AP reported. Marc-André Cadostin, director of the southeast department of the National Police, said two of the men, ages 20 and 25, were transferred in critical condition to the capital, Port- au-Prince. The other five men were being treated at a local hospital, he said. Cadostin said the men were setting a barricade built across a road on fire when unknown suspects began shooting. He said the motive for the shooting was unknown, although tensions have been rising between government supporters and protesters after months of demonstrations seeking to force President Jovenel Moise to leave office. With more protesters out on Haiti's streets Monday, opponents of the president accuse him of complicity in massive corruption and of mismanaging the economy so badly that fuel is in short supply and many businesses have been forced to close due to shortages and demonstrations. WORLD Canada's Trudeau wins 2nd term but loses majority TORONTO (AP) — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau won a second term in a stronger-than- expected showing in Canada's national elections, claiming a “clear mandate” Tuesday despite a Parliament and nation increasingly fractured along regional lines. Trudeau's Liberal Party took the most seats in Parliament but lost its majority in Monday's balloting. That means it will have to rely on an opposition party to pass legislation. The prime minister's early morning address to supporters came as his Conservative rival, Andrew Scheer, had just begun speaking to his own backers, forcing TV networks to break away from Scheer. But the prime minister struck a conciliatory note: “To those who did not vote for us, know that we will work every single day for you, we will govern for everyone.” With results still trickling in Tuesday, the Liberals had 157 seats – 13 short of the 170 needed for a majority in the 338-seat House of Commons — while the Conservatives had 121. While Trudeau claimed a mandate, his party won fewer raw votes nationally than the Conservatives did, and failed to win a single seat in the western provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan, where the Conservatives dominated. Trudeau, 47, prevailed after a series of scandals that diminished his rock-star appeal from 2015 and tarnished his image as a liberal icon. Old photos of him in blackface and brownface surfaced last month, and Trudeau was also accused of bullying his female attorney general into dropping the prosecution of a Canadian engineering company. UK gov't backs off from fast-track Brexit plan British lawmakers on Tuesday rejected the government's fast- track attempt to pass its Brexit bill within days. Legislators voted 322-308 against a timetable that gave the House of Commons just three days to debate the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill. The outcome meant lawmakers want more time to scrutinise the complex legislation. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said, as a result of the vote, he will “pause” the government's planned Brexit legislation. He told Parliament that the government will accelerate plans for a 'no-deal' Brexit in light of the defeat, which derailed his plans. Johnson rebuked Parliament for “voting to delay” Brexit once again. The national referendum approving the UK's departure from the European Union was held in 2016. It is supposed to happen by 31 Oct. The prime minister says he will consult with EU leaders and urged the EU to “make up its mind” about Britain's request for a possible delay of Brexit. He did not reply to an offer from Labour opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn to allow the hefty Brexit bill to be debated at a slower pace than the government's fast-track plan. Earlier in the debate, Johnson had told legislators that if they rejected his accelerated three-day timetable for the Brexit bill, he would pull it and seek a general election. Meanwhile, European Council President Donald Tusk said European Union leaders “will decide in coming days” whether to grant Britain another extension to the deadline for leaving the bloc, but he says their decision depends on developments in London. Vendors scramble to pack up their goods and get inside, as protesters calling for the resignation of President Jovenel Moïse march along a road in downtown Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on Monday. 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The CSOs will have a unique uniform and will use specific vehicles, which will be clearly marked to identify them as Community Safety Officers so the public can differentiate them from the RCIPS, said the release. They will be on the RCIPS payroll, but will not have powers of arrest, police said. In West Bay, Bodden Town and George Town, three CSOs have been assigned to each district. East End and Cayman Brac have each been assigned a single CSO. The North Side CSO post has yet to be filled. “They will each be deployed in a specific district, where they will work closely with local community members, stakeholders, and partners, to problem solve and address local issues,” the police statement added. Superintendent of Uniform Operations Robert Graham pointed out that each CSO, except one, lives in the district in which he or she will be working. “This means each of the new CSOs have a vested interest in what’s going on and a real commitment to addressing the issues that the community believes are important,” he said. Graham added the introduction of the CSOs, for him, is a real and very tangible difference to the way the RCIPS will work with and for local communities. “It will build upon our ability to identify local issues and also improve our responsiveness through enhanced working relationships within local communities. This is about really focusing on those issues that cause the local community the most concern and addressing those concerns through an improved partnership approach,” he said. The Community Safety Officer initiative was one of Premier Alden McLaughlin’s campaign proposals which he pledged, when he took office, that he would make happen. “We have seen that community policing does make a difference and, as such, I welcome this new Community Safety Officer programme,” the premier said in the police statement. He added that government had budgeted some $270 million for national security and committed to putting into place a dedicated community policing programme. “We, as a Government, are doing what we need to in order to financially support the RCIPS, and I am satisfied that under the leadership of the current Commissioner and his senior team the RCIPS has taken seriously this Government’s commitment to keeping our communities safe and reducing gun crime in the Cayman Islands,” McLaughlin said. Police said the CSOs will be deployed at key times, based on local requirements, for up to 20 hours per week. Their deployments will be directed by Courtney Myles, the inspector in charge of the Community Policing Department. Cayman's new Community Safety Officers are set to begin duties in November. Community safety officers ready to walk the beat $270 million Budget for national security cayman compass 7 news N news WEDNESDAY, 23 OCTOBER 2019A made-in-Cayman documentary on cyberbullying will premiere on Friday, 25 Oct. at Camana Bay Cinema. Commissioned by Logic, the documentary aims to promote responsible internet and social media use among youth in the Cayman Islands, and shine a light on cyberbullying and its mental-health impacts on teens, teachers, parents and families. “The Change Project is more than a documentary, it’s a campaign that will strive to make a difference in the community, encouraging people to take an online pledge to be mindful, kind and considerate when it comes to engaging online,” Logic said on its website. The screening is at 7pm and admission is free by registering at: thechangeprojectcayman.com. People can also view the documentary online. After the screening, there will be a family friendly gathering at Abacus with cocktails, mocktails and a kids’ corner. Cyberbullying documentary to air Friday The Change Project website - thechangeprojectcayman.com – features useful resources, digital stories from people in the community and a pledge form to make the ‘online world a safer place’. L ife will imitate art in the upcoming costume gala fundraiser presented by the National Gallery of the Cayman Islands. ‘A Night at the Museum’ encourages guests to dress up as their favourite artist. With an eye on the classics such as ‘The Mona Lisa’ by Leonardo da Vinci, Vincent Van Gogh’s ‘Self Portrait’ and Johannes Vermeer’s ‘Girl with a Pearl Earring’, guests are encouraged to be imaginative in their dress. “The annual gala is one of the most anticipated events which has become comes to life after dark Get inspired on Pinterest Get into character by visiting the National Gallery’s curated Pinterest page for inspirational ideas. https://www.pinterest.com/natgalcayman/night-at-the- museum-ngci-gala-2019/ Ticket details: Admission to ‘A Night at the Museum’ is $225 per person or $2,025 for a group of 10. For tickets or more information call the National Gallery at 945-8111 or email events@nationalgallery.org.ky. The National Gallery's costume gala, A Night at the Museum, features elegant dining, live entertainment, a live auction and dancing under the stars. Impressionistic painter Kara Julian will be holding a DIY workshop at the Mission House in Bodden Town on Saturday, 26 Oct. Julian will guide participants step-by- step in recreating a Mission House-inspired painted notebook. Each guest will leave the session with their own masterpiece. The workshop is $35 for adults and $20 for children, suitable for ages 14 and up. It runs from 10:30am-12:30pm. For more information and to RSVP, email missionhouse@nationaltrust.org.ky Craft workshop at the Mission House a highlight of the Gallery’s year, both for our team and our guests,” Meegan Ebanks, head of business and facilities, said in a media release. “We work diligently to create new experiences and opportunities that keep our audience excited in an effort to ensure our community remains engaged with the gallery for years to come.” The gala is set for Friday, 29 Nov., from 6:30pm-1am. The evening includes elegant dining, live entertainment, a live auction and dancing under the stars until the early hours, said the release. A night with a purpose The National Gallery’s ‘A Night at the Museum’ gala not only serves to inspire and celebrate the appreciation of art but also to raise essential funds to ensure its facilities remain admission-free and accessible for all. This includes the gallery’s offerings of more than 40 educational classes, lectures and events that engage students from ages 3 to 103. Volunteers wanted The National Gallery is seeking volunteers to assist with the gala. A mandatory training session takes place on 21 Nov. at the gallery from 5-7pm. To sign up, call 945-8111 or email events@nationalgallery.org.ky. 8Government proposes authorisation process for all funds MICHAEL KLEIN mklein@compassmedia.ky Two draft bills that are being circulated for consultation in the financial services industry would require non-mutual funds to be authorised by the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority. The Draft Investment Funds (Private Funds) Bill, 2019 and the Mutual Funds (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill, 2019 seek for the first time to bring any Cayman investment fund – except mutual funds and EU- connected funds regulated under the Mutual Funds Law – under the scope of CIMA authorisation. In a cover letter accompanying the draft bills, the Ministry of Financial Services said the proposals “will modernise funds regulation in the Cayman Islands in line with international standards and best practices, enabling the Ministry to ensure compliance with anti-money laundering principles and other key regulatory standards”. If enacted, investment funds would have to provide CIMA with basic information about the fund as part of the authorisation process. The regulator will specify what information is needed but it is likely to include the type of legal structure, for example limited partnership or private limited company; the type of fund, such as hedge fund, private equity, real estate or feeder fund; and the categories of assets the funds will invest in. The legal changes may include some form of risk-based categorisation and monitoring of funds by CIMA. Non-fund arrangements, such as joint ventures or securitisation special purpose vehicles, will not fall under the scope of the changes. To help the regulator supervise investment funds, the draft bills propose that funds must submit an annual filing to the regulator. Funds that regularly trade in securities would have to record their International Securities Identification Numbers and make them available to CIMA on request. In addition, the bills provide the regulator with a wide range of enforcement powers and a sanctions regime. The draft legislation requires funds to have annual audited accounts in line with international accounting standards, as well as appropriate and consistent valuation procedures. The new regime imposes a general requirement for investment funds to appoint a custodian for certain assets, with exemptions for funds where this might not be appropriate, for example private equity funds. Authorised funds will also have to appoint an administrator or third party to monitor and record the fund’s cash flows. Speaking at the CFA Society’s Cayman Investment Forum on 17 Oct., Minister of Financial Services Tara Rivers said, “Government is currently working on new legislation and amendments to existing legislation that will modernise the funds regulation in the Cayman Islands in line with evolving international standards and best practices to ensure compliance with the anti-money laundering principles and obligations that we have as a jurisdiction, as well as other industry standards.” She stressed the bills currently out for local consultation were only in draft form. “Later this month the ministry will further refine the draft bills based on feedback received,” she said. Government has asked for industry feedback by 24 Oct. Later this month the ministry will further refine the draft bills based on feedback received. Dart Real Estate is offering 25 shared office spaces on month- to-month terms at Regatta Office Park on West Bay Road under the name ‘readyspaces’. The new venture comes in response to local demand and the growing need of certain offshore companies to demonstrate economic activity on island, the company said in a press release. The workspaces are fully furnished, with high-speed WiFi, a full-time receptionist, shared copier and printing facilities, shared kitchens and washrooms, high-tech meeting rooms, free parking, a back- up generator and secure 24/7 access. Premium units have a more open floor plan and space for internal or client meetings. “With the units at readyspaces, we are able to provide high-quality, small office spaces to international and local businesses looking to set up a physical location,” said Jennifer Ebanks, senior manager of business development for Dart, in the press release. “Having a turnkey space eliminates the necessity of setting up a professional environment from scratch, and we offer an excellent level of service with a full-time community manager that ensures someone is always on hand to help meet any needs that arise.” Office space can be booked through an online management system. Dart said with an increase in the number of companies in Cayman there will be more demand for quality office space from the international market. The offices are also aimed at businesses seeking to establish a physical presence on Grand Cayman, in the wake of new substance legislation that requires certain companies to maintain staff on island for tax reasons. “With a new regulatory environment and high demand from both local and international audiences, readyspaces allows Dart to meet current business needs while supporting the achievement of economic substance,” said Jackie Doak, president of business development for Dart. “We are keen on expanding this opportunity to the other commercial properties in our portfolio, including Camana Bay and downtown, as demand increases.” Dart launches shared office spaces Minister of Financial Services Tara Rivers Foster’s Camana Bay to open on 31 Oct. Foster’s is opening its new 60,000 square foot supermarket in Camana Bay on 31 Oct. at 10:30am. The supermarket operator broke ground on what will be its largest location in May 2018. In a press release, Foster’s announced the Camana Bay store will feature expanded grocery, dairy, frozen, health and beauty, meat, seafood and produce departments with a larger selection of vegan and vegetarian products. Customers will also be able to shop from bulk food tables featuring nearly 100 package-free items. In addition, the new store will have a floral department, pharmacy, money-transfer services and the Bay Market Café, a deli-style eatery with indoor and outdoor seating areas. “Camana Bay is a growing, and important, part of Cayman and its ever-evolving community,” Foster’s managing director Woody Foster said. “Opening this store gives us the flexibility to better our approach to general customer offerings and prepared foods.” Prices at its Camana Bay location would not be higher than at other Foster’s supermakets, the release said. “Our pricing structure is the same across all of our locations. If something is $2.99 at Foster’s Republix, it will be $2.99 at Foster’s Camana Bay,” marketing senior manager Julian Foster said. “Some organic and specialty products may have a higher price tag, but that comes with the nature of the product.” The supermarket will be accessible from either Solaris Avenue or Bismarckia Way, with the parking lot able to accommodate nearly 400 vehicles, including three electric vehicle-charging stations. Foster’s Strand will permanently close its doors on Saturday, 26 Oct. at 11pm, followed by Bay Market on Tuesday, 29 Oct. at 6pm. Online ordering at Bay Market will not be available from 25 Oct., but will return on 1 Nov. Foster’s Camana Bay will be open from 7am to 11pm, Monday to Saturday, beginning on 1 Nov. cayman compass 9 B business WEDNESDAY, 23 OCTOBER 2019Next >