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Page 3 ISSUES Port rivals battle for hearts, minds and votes Page 6 Bernie Bush joins official Opposition Page 4 JAMES WHITTAKER jwhittaker@compassmedia.ky Civil servants have been warned that they cannot be involved in campaigning for one side or the other in the run-up to the referendum on the port project. The ban extends as far as ‘liking’ posts from either side on social media, according to a memo sent by Deputy Governor Franz Manderson to all civil servants. The memo, seen by the Cayman Compass, reminds all government staff they have a legal duty to remain “neutral”. Manderson’s memo does point out that civil servants have a right to participate in the poll. Governor Martyn Roper previously has said he hopes civil servants will turn out to vote. The deputy governor’s memo encourages government workers to report incidences of political pressure from either side. “Should you feel that you are being unduly pressured to vote, not to vote, or to vote a certain way, I encourage you to report your concerns to the Supervisor of Elections and my office so that appropriate action can be taken,” he said in the memo. The two-page memo indicates that civil servants may be asked to speak at public meetings but should restrict their contributions to “factual information and technical advice”. Manderson went on to highlight sections of the Public Servants Code of Conduct indicating civil servants’ duty to be politically neutral, while providing information to government in a professional and impartial manner. “Civil servants should not be, or perceived to be, advocating for or against the project,” it added. Johann Moxam, of the Cruise Port Referendum Cayman campaign group, said he was concerned about the tone of the letter, which he suggested could influence civil servants not to vote. “It would be in the best interests of all parties, especially the deputy governor and all civil servants, if he would also issue a clear message in a separate email which will serve to encourage them to participate in the democratic process and exercise their right to vote on Referendum Day, 19 Dec. 2019, without any fear of intimidation or reprisals, especially considering recent comments from the premier and political directorate,” Moxam said. Manderson said his memo had already reminded public servants that “participation in a referendum” is a “proper exercise” of their constitutional rights and he would continue to remind them of that. He added, “I have spoken to many civil servants over the past few weeks and have received zero complaints or concerns in relation to participation in the referendum. I am aware of Public Servants exercising their democratic rights in previous referendums. Therefore, I have no concerns.” Manderson told the Compass that issuing the memo was in keeping with a long-standing tradition of informing public servants of their rights and responsibilities during a general election. 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Box 1365 Grand Cayman, KY1-1108 Cayman Islands Telephone: (345) 815-0095 Email: newsdesk@compassmedia.ky ADVERTISE WITH US: T: (345) 949-5111 E: sales@compassmedia.ky W: caymancompass.com PUBLISHER KATHLEEN CAPETTA EDITOR CATHERINE MACGILLIVRAY NEWS PRODUCER AND OPERATIONS MANAGER KEVIN MORALES A MEMBER OF THE INTER-AMERICAN PRESS ASSOCIATION “Give light and the people will find their own way” JEWEL LEVY jlevy@compassmedia.ky Meals on Wheels clients around West Bay got a special treat with lunch on Wednesday, when Governor Martyn Roper helped deliver the meals. “Wow, the governor,” said Marvel Ebanks when he appeared on her doorstep with a tray of food in hand. “It’s almost like meeting royalty, this is the first time I have had the governor come to my door,” she said. Roper joined the charity’s volunteers for the day as they went door-to-door delivering food to those in need. Before hitting the road, staff and volunteers gathered at the Mise en Place warehouse in George Town with the governor to prepare meals for 14 seniors in the West Bay area. Roper toured the facility and saw first- hand how seniors’ meals are prepared and packaged for delivery by Mise en Place owner Sean Collins and his team. Meals are collected daily from the catering Governor joins Meal on Wheels delivery service No ‘liking’ port posts for civil servants Phil Reynolds, centre, gets a lunch delivery from Governor Martyn Roper and Meals on Wheels volunteer Anna Keating in West Bay on Wednesday. company and delivered to recipients by volunteers. In September, Mise en Place won a contract to provide hot nutritious meals and soup for more than 100 seniors in George Town and West Bay in support of the Meals on Wheels programme. “This is a fantastic programme, delivering help and support to some of our persons who really need that,” Roper said. He said this was his first time delivering meals and it was a wonderful experience meeting the older residents. “I was impressed with the balance of the meals … they looked impressive, good nutrition and protein, and I sure they are greatly appreciated, but it would be nice to see a little less plastic,” Roper said. On his delivery route into West Bay, driven by Meals on Wheels volunteer Anna Keating, Roper met 63-year-old Phil Reynolds, who gave the governor a hug and told him tales of his seafaring days. Edison Ebanks, 73, asked Roper if he was appointed by Queen Elizabeth II and if she had sent him. “That’s right,” the governor replied. Keating has been delivering Meals on Wheels meals for the elderly for six years. “The need is huge in West Bay,” she said Besides meals, she said, seniors looked forward to the human contact Meals on Wheels brings, as some of the elderly residents see no one else throughout the day. She said some seniors’ reactions are usually grumpy, especially if they are late and they are hungry. “Some complain and say, ‘Oh no, not cabbage again’ but for the most part, they are really happy to see us,” she said. 2cayman compass 3 N news THURSDAY, 7 NOVEMBER 2019 Miller’s Cayman Islands People’s Party takes shape New political party officially registered RESHMA RAGOONATH rragoonath@compassmedia.ky A new entrant on the local political landscape made its debut Wednesday as North Side MLA Ezzard Miller unveiled his Cayman Islands People’s Party logo and constitution. The group, led by Miller as interim leader, has been formally registered as a political party with the Elections Office. “I think it has been more difficult for the wider community in Cayman to have ready access to the political process. The way we have structured the People’s Party is to provide the opportunity for empowering people,” Miller said to media gathered at the Legislative Assembly conference room on Wednesday. Miller, flanked by his interim chairman Donovan Ebanks, a former Cayman Islands chief secretary, interim executive secretary Gilbert Connolly and interim treasurer Levon Bodden, displayed the party’s certificate of registration. “Only thing left to make it official is the gazettal notice which will come out shortly,” Miller said. The People’s Party is the third formal political party in the Cayman Islands. At present, there is the PPM or Progressives, led by Premier Alden McLaughlin, and the Cayman Democratic Party, led by House Speaker McKeeva Bush. Miller said the next step for his party will be working on getting not-for-profit status this month and opening an official bank account in December. “We are probably the only party that is seeking non-profit status. There are some very specific reasons for seeking that because of the accountability that being a non-profit carries with it, i.e., the reporting of financial matters and the accounting,” he said. Miller said he believes his new party will make a difference on the local political landscape as it will address what he described as the inequities the current party system creates by keeping the community outside of the decision-making process. The North Side MLA said he will formally launch the party in January 2021, together with a full slate of 19 candidates to contest the May 2021 elections. He said that, in the next six months, his party will begin laying the groundwork to establish its 19 electoral district committees, which will feed in to form the party’s 62-member central council. “We are trying to build in some safeguards to prevent what I have experienced in political parties where one person, for various reasons, is able to take control of the whole process and run the whole show,” Miller said. The electoral district committees and the central council will govern the party, he added. “This is not a situation where me as a party leader is going to be judge, jury and executioner,” he said. Miller said he is looking to get from 150 to 250 people involved in the decision-making process of his party and he is aiming for a September or October 2020 deadline to create its internal machinery. Following this, he said, the party will hold internal elections to either confirm or appoint new people. “Our logo is a ship’s wheel with an anchor. That’s deliberate,” he said. “We believe we need to correct the course the country is going for Caymanian and young people.” Ebanks said he was pleased to be a part of the new political entity and will be working on establishing the party. Connolly said Cayman needs leadership. “I have a lot of hope that this new party will provide the leadership and the governance that will move the country forward in a positive way,” said Connolly. Bodden said he represents the lost generation of Cayman and he would be using his post to draw attention to issues impacting young people. North Side MLA Ezzard Miller and his party chairman Donovan Ebanks, left, secretary Gilbert Connolly, right. and treasurer Levon Bodden, foreground, on Wednesday after announcing the formal creation of the new Cayman Islands People's Party. “The way we have structured the People’s Party is to provide the opportunity for empowering people . ” Ezzard Miller , interim leader, People’s Party Referendum date confirmed as 19 Dec. Regulations published, date and question remain the same The referendum date for the port project has been inked in as 19 Dec. Government published the regulations to the Referendum (People-Initiated Referendum Regarding the Port) Law this week, confirming the date and question. The law was passed by the Legislative Assembly last week, with authority delegated to Cabinet to set the date and question through regulations. The question will remain as envisaged in the initial draft bill: “Should the Cayman Islands continue to move forward with building the cruise berthing and enhanced cargo port facility?” Voters will provide a simple yes or no answer. The question and date were removed from the bill during the Legislative Assembly debate to satisfy legal concerns that the law outlining the process for the vote should be passed before those elements are decided. Other objections raised by lawyers acting for Cruise Port Referendum Cayman campaigners included concerns that cargo was included in the question and that the words “enhanced” and “move forward” were not neutral. Government has maintained those elements in the question, gazetted this week, which has not changed from the original draft. Men sentenced in $1M drug seizure ANDREL HARRIS aharris@compassmedia.ky Two men caught with more than 1,000 pounds of ganja were imprisoned Wednesday for six years. Rovan Pemo Johnson, 33, and Albert Ray Campbell, 59, both of Westmoreland, Jamaica, were caught with 1,035 pounds of ganja on 24 July this year, when they were intercepted by the Joint Marine Unit 38 nautical miles east of Grand Cayman after their boat engine died. Although the men were initially charged with possession of ganja, they were eventually charged with illicit trafficking. During an initial sentencing submission, Crown prosecutor Kenneth Ferguson urged Justice Marlene Carter not to grant the defendants a full one-third discount for their guilty pleas. “They were caught red-handed with the drugs in the boat,” said Ferguson. “The evidence was so overwhelming against them that they had no other reasonable option but to plead guilty.” Defence attorney Oliver Grimwood argued to the contrary and encouraged the court to give a full discount. “Mr. Johnson and Mr. Campbell undertook the most amount of risk for the least amount of reward,” said Grimwood. “Both men cooperated with authorities and entered guilty pleas despite having the option to plead otherwise. We say the message this court needs to send is that it will reward people who, knowing their guilt, prevents the court from having to go down the route of an expensive trial.” Justice Carter imposed an initial sentence of six years in prison, then applied a 20% discount for the guilty plea. She further reduced the sentence to four years to reflect the men’s lack of previous convictions. An initial police statement valued the drug bust at $1 million. The Joint Marine Unit on board the MV Mark Luke intercepts the boat carrying more than 1,000 pounds of ganja on 24 July 2019. 62 Number of members of the Central Council to govern the partycayman compass 4 N news THURSDAY, 7 NOVEMBER 2019 1234567 8 910 11 12 131415 16 1718 19 2021 2223 1234567 8 910 11 12 131415 16 1718 19 2021 2223 ACROSS 1 Distinguished bearing (8) 5 Stimulus (4) 9 Landscape (5) 10 Eager to rival (7) 11 Brilliantly effective move (12) 13 Punctually (2,4) 14 Hard work (6) 17 Memorable occasion (3-6,3) 20 Distinguished (7) 21 Type of bay window (5) 22 A university in Connecticut (4) 23 Well thought out (8) DOWN 1 Job (4) 2 Graceful (7) 3 Not easily roused (4-8) 4 Genial (6) 6 Snapshot (5) 7 Polite greetings (8) 8 Many and varied (12) 12 Civility (8) 15 Enthusiastic applause (7) 16 Sculptured or moulded figure (6) 18 Form of army training (5) 19 Ran away (4) The Compass Crossword Puzzle The Compass universal kakuro Puzzle 16216 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. YeSteRDAY'S SOLUtIONS Puzzle 16215 ACROSS: 1 Brilliant, 8 Ratio, 9 Rake-off, 10 Evolve, 11 Strain, 12 Infamous, 15 Domineer, 18 Attack, 20 Detect, 21 Fitting, 22 Loose, 23 Like a shot. DOWN: 2 React, 3 Leeway, 4 Infinite, 5 Trivia, 6 Stilton, 7 Go berserk, 11 Skedaddle, 13 For a time, 14 Emotion, 16 Nickel, 17 Status, 19 Canto. cartoon Jake Fuller RESHMA RAGOONATH rragoonath@compassmedia.ky Independent legislator Bernie Bush has joined the formal Opposition. Bush’s addition to the team headed by Opposition Leader Arden McLean comes a week after he resigned from the government backbench. His inclusion takes McLean’s team to six members. North Side MLA Ezzard Miller remains an independent opposition legislator. The West Bay North MLA crossed the aisle during debate on the Referendum Bill which paved the way for the vote on government’s proposed $200 million port project in December. Bush told the Cayman Compass Tuesday he opted to join the Opposition after he met with them in caucus. “The Opposition has told me I can be myself. Anything I believe in strongly I will let them know. They have no problem with me standing up for my people, which it seems most of them are as well,” Bush said. He said he will continue to operate as he has in the past, supporting the government when he feels what they are doing is best for the country and opposing when he feels otherwise. “I voted with them sometimes, and sometimes I abstained, but throughout the whole time I would talk to Anthony Eden and he has been a very calming source and I would talk to Chris (Saunders) sometimes,” Bush said. He added that the Constitution clearly states that the backbenchers are supposed to keep Cabinet in check and that is what he did. The Legislative Assembly is set to resume Friday and Bush said he is hoping his constituency will be included in government’s plans. Bush said that while he recognises he is not on the government bench anymore, he does not believe his former colleagues will thwart his efforts to improve his constituency. “If the government wants to be vindictive and don’t work with me, I will let the people know,” Bush said. “But I will get things done because I am working on a very big project right now and the people are working with me. And it will be done. I do not see if they [government] are for the people, if they are for the country then as long as I am within reason, they will work with me.” As a government backbencher, Bush was appointed to sit on the Public Accounts Committee and he said he hoped that will not change even though he has switched sides. “The premier has treated me fairly, with respect, and I was trying to do a good job to make sure I did not let him down on the PAC. It was a fast learning curve and good leadership [with] Mr. Saunders and Mr. Miller. I did reasonably well. I enjoyed it; you learn a lot,” he said. PAC chairman Miller said Wednesday he has not received any communication from the government indicating any changes to its membership on the committee. Bernie Bush joins official Opposition West Bay North MLA Bernie Bush, second from right, joins Opposition members, from left, Bodden Town West MLA Chris Saunders, Opposition Leader Arden McLean, Savannah MLA Anthony Eden and George Town Central MLA Kenneth Bryan. (Not pictured, Deputy Opposition Leader Alva Suckoo.) “The Opposition has told me I can be myself . Anything I believe in strongly I will let them know. They have no problem with me standing up for my people, which it seems most of them are as well.” Bernie Bush, West Bay North MLAcayman compass 5 THURSDAY, 7 NOVEMBER 2019 WE ARE OPEN! Thank you to the Cayman community for a fantastic grand opening weekend. Your warm welcome and positive messages have left us overjoyed, forever grateful and we can't wait to continue to serve you for many years to come at Foster's Camana Bay. 945 FOOD | @FOSTERSCAYMAN | WWW.FOSTERS.KY STORE HOURS: MONDAY-SATURDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM BAY MARKET CAFÉ HOURS: MONDAY-SATURDAY | 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM (TIME VARIES BY STATION) MARK MUCKENFUSS mmuckenfuss@compassmedia.ky It’s a good idea. It’s a bad idea. To have a port, or not to have a port? That is, of course, the question. As the port referendum looms, opposing sides of the issue will be doing what they can to persuade people to support their causes. Promotions for and against the initiative have been popping up in a variety of places for months as the two sides wage war: Facebook posts, newsprint ads, videos on Instagram and YouTube, radio appearances and glowing electronic roadside signboards. Both sides have sponsored public meetings and both have ads running during the pre-movie commercials at Camana Bay cinema. The battle is expected to only intensify, particularly with the government bringing on a dedicated public relations company for the duration of its campaign to provide a “focussed, persuasive, high intensity public education campaign,” according to the bid tender. That contract with Kelly Holding, which has not been finalised, will add to the $130,000 documents show the government has already spent promoting the project to the public. The main campaign group, Cruise Port Referendum, has said it has only spent $12,000 to date, but is hoping to raise $125,000 to push its message and pay for the logistics involved in canvassing houses and helping to get people to the polls on 19 Dec. “We are a true grass roots initiative,” said Johann Moxam, a member of the Cruise Port Referendum. “We’ve made history by getting to this point. It’s unprecedented. This is largely a David and Goliath scenario.” Moxam says his group is massively outgunned by the government’s resources. But Premier Alden McLaughlin says he believes CPR is being supported by wealthy businessmen, including the tender operators. Adrien Briggs, who co-owns tender operator Caribbean Marine Services as well as several other businesses, has acknowledged that he has committed up to $100,000 from his personal funds to groups opposing the port, including CPR. McLaughlin, in a recent interview with the Compass, said there was no way to know for sure who was funding the anti-port movement and how much they were contributing. “We don’t know because there is no transparency in what they do,” he said. “No one can say categorically where the funding is coming from, how much they have spent.” But, he said, he believes it is beyond the $130,000 the government says it has so far spent on its pro-port campaign. “Just looking at the campaign that they have run and looking at what we have done and what it has cost government, it is without question they have spent a lot more money than government has on the campaign,” he said. “We are not going to be persuaded with these arguments about David and Goliath and 'poor CPR don’t have any money'. It is simply not true.” CPR officials said on 18 Oct., they had spent just $12,000 on their campaign. They did not provide any documentation to confirm that number. McLaughlin said the group had outpaced government on its advertising efforts. “If you analyse the amount of ads, promotions, social media work that they have done and are doing compared to what government has done, we don’t come close,” he said. Documents obtained in early October showed the government had, at that point, run nearly 4,400 radio ads promoting the port. CPR officials said they have run 313 such ads as of the last week in October. David Carmichael, general Port rivals battle for hearts, minds and votes Two very different PR campaigns seek to shape port vote On social media, in the cinema, on the pages of internet blogs and newspapers, the battle for votes on the port project referendum is heating up. Citizen campaigners claim they are locked in a David vs. Goliath public relations fight. Government insists it is trying to educate and inform the people in the face of a tide of misinformation. YOU CAN NOW HELP US The issue of the cruise port has divided the island with rival PR campaigns battling in the court of public opinion. Government's advertising (left) and CPR's campaign (right) have both utilised Cayman residents to spread their message. Government says it is entitled to use public funds to give the facts about the project. CPR disputes the accuracy of some of government's information, including the claim, shown in this screen grab from a government video, that the project will not cost the country anything. cayman compass 6 I issues THURSDAY, 7 NOVEMBER 2019 issuesmanager of Caribbean Marine Services, Cayman’s largest tender operation, and co-owner of the company, Attlee Bodden, have both denied providing any money for the anti-port movement. But the company’s second owner, Adrien Briggs said he has given something less than $100,000 to those trying to stop the project. Briggs did not provide a breakdown of when and to which groups -- Save Cayman and Sustainable Cayman are also active opponents of the project -- the money went to. Katrina Jurn, a CPR member, said the largest donation the group has received is $20,000. Pro-port group spent $48,000 A pro-port group, Cayman’s Port, Cayman’s Future, also has a Facebook page and has run advertisements. The group recently retained marketing firm Fountainhead for assistance in the run up to the vote. It confirmed, in response to questions from the Compass, that it has spent $48,000 since 2016 in “communicating our support” for the development. The money has come from a mix of pro-port tourism businesses on a “pay as you can” basis, according to a statement from the group. Funds have been spent on T-shirts, video production, a website and some print and radio advertising, the group said. No documents were provided by the group. Jurn said her group thinks it’s inappropriate for the government to spend public money to promote its own agenda. She cited a passage from the European Union Referendum Act 2015, a document both sides have used, at least in part, as a guideline for the referendum, which says, “public authorities . . . must not influence the outcome of the vote by excessive, one-sided campaigning. The use of public funds by the authorities for campaigning purposes must be prohibited.” McLaughlin said he doesn’t have an issue with the government being able to push its own initiative. “Government is entitled to spend taxpayers’ money to promote any of its projects,” he said. “That is the way it is and that is what we are doing. This is not a party political issue; this is a national issue for which the government has a mandate.” Misinformation Both sides have accused the other of dishonesty. “The government campaign has been riddled with misrepresentations of the facts,” Moxam said. “They lied about the fact the government would not have to contribute anything to this project.” He said the increased portion of the passenger arrival fees that the government will pay to the cruise companies -- the most recent estimate is $2.32 per passenger -- represents a loss of government revenue and an indirect “tax” on Cayman. Government officials have said from the beginning that the cruise companies would recoup their estimated $200 million up-front cost of the port through such fees. It believes an expected increase in passenger numbers will offset the lower per-person revenue. Proponents and opponents have also gone back and forth on the environmental impact the project will have on the surrounding reefs. Some port supporters have claimed the reefs in the area are already devoid of coral life. Recent photos and accounts from divers have shown significant coral and fish life. Moxam says the government has presented selected information to make its case. McLaughlin makes a similar claim. “Much of what they have said has been completely debunked by the facts,” McLaughlin said. “They have engaged frankly in a campaign of misinformation and the government has struggled to be able to challenge those claims until recently.” That struggle, he said, was due to the confidential nature of the bidding process, which kept government officials from addressing certain topics prior to a contract being signed. Moxam said CPR has been “honest and forthright”. He added that the referendum has gone beyond a simple question on the future of the proposed cruise ship port to a more existential one that will determine future politics. “It’s an indictment on the leadership of the country,” he said. • Additional reporting by James Whittaker See the related story, 'No rules for campaign finance' at www.caymancompass.com Master’s in Human Resource Management (MSc HRM) fully taught on-island, starting on 27 April 2020 The University of Portsmouth is once again bringing their highly successful Masters in HRM to the Cayman Islands. The University of Portsmouth is delighted to be offering a 6th Masters in HRM to be delivered by University of Portsmouth Faculty on island from 27 April 2020. The first two academic years are fully taught on island and these are followed by a supervised research-based project. This programme is perfect for HR professionals and senior managers who wish to enhance their people management knowledge and skills, acquire a Master’s degree in HRM and boost their career. Marjorie Corbridge from the University of Portsmouth, is holding an Open House Thursday 14 November 3rd floor George Town Central Library 4:00pm to 5:30PM Please call in to find out more about our masters from Marjorie, she is looking forward to seeing you. If you are unable to make it at this time, Marjorie will be happy to discuss this with you please contact Marjorie at: marjorie.corbridge@port.ac.uk We got NEW Frosty Machines with lots of NEW FROZEN flavors! Friday 6pm until close Saturday 11am to 1145pm limited VIP Balcony space 3pm Parade We got our with refill discounted prices! Partnership with the new Rum Cola Drink 7pm Fireworks Fr idiy yana ty n giiht pay centracentratecentran AKE UA EAUK Campaigners have used social media to drum up support for their cause. 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TIA’s Table Coconut Roasted Pumpkin Apple Soup “Naturally gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan, this flavourful, comforting soup is ideal for those chilly nights as the Christmas breeze sets in. It has a velvety texture and boasts just the right balance of savory, sweet, and spicy. It’s perfect!” – Chef Timisha Edwards cayman compass 8 L living THURSDAY, 7 NOVEMBER 2019 living Instructions Coconut pumpkin apple soup. Timisha Edwardscayman compass 9 THURSDAY, 7 NOVEMBER 2019 Employment Vacancies We welcome your interest in a career with Dart. To register and apply, please visit us at activecapitalltd.hrmdirect.com . Applications for this role will be accepted until • Perform preventative maintenance, repairs and installations on air conditioning, refrigeration, and ventilation (HVACR) • Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on building components and equipment • Performs basic electrical repair work for switches, outlets, plugs, appliances, and lighting systems; reports unsafe electrical conditions • Identify and perform basic repairs of plumbing leaks, opens clogged drains; replaces seals and other parts. • Operate stock picker, hand and power tools required for the work in a safe and efficient manner • Research equipment and devices in need of repair or replacement parts and bring finding to supervisor • Display leadership with tasks in the field • Work in a neat, clean and organized manner • 5 years heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration experience with repairs and installations of Dx and Chilled water systems • 5 years working knowledge of Dx and Chilled water systems operations • 5 years mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) experience • Knowledge of preventative maintenance and repairs with commercial buildings and concession equipment. • Possess a valid driver’s license and able to obtain a Group 3 in the future. • Strong communication, problem-solving and teamwork skills • Read and interpret schematic drawings and blueprints when needed • Experience in work safety and precautions needed when performing tasks in the field to ensure safety of self and others The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for effectively performing preventive maintenance, repairs and installations to various assets within the Active Capital Portfolio WE WANT YOU TO:DO YOU HAVE: MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN ID: MT/ACL BENEFITS: Competitive Package Offered SALARY: CI$15 – CI$17 ph 12pm, Thursday 21 November 2019. DART ENTERPRISES IS RECRUITING VALUE DRIVEN EMPLOYEES WHO THRIVE IN AN ATMOSPHERE WHICH ENCOURAGES TEAMWORK, CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT AND INNOVATION. A&R Mobile Mechanics Seeking Office Administrator Minimum 5 yrs. exp. Salary CI$2100 per month Standard Benefits provided P.O. Box 2554, KY1.1104 D&R Mobile Mechanic Seeking Auto Mechanic Minimum of 10 yrs. exp. Salary CI$2500 per month plus Standard Benefits provided Box 2554, KY1-1104 D.R.S Electrical Contractor & Maintenance Seeking Multipurpose Maintenance Person with 5 -7 yrs. exp. Salary CI$ 9-12 per hr. + Benefits included Contact: 329-1438 or drselectrical1@gmail.com D.R.S Electrical Contractor & Maintenance Seeking Multipurpose Maintenance Person with 5 -7 yrs. exp. Salary CI$ 9-12 per hr. + Benefits included Contact: 329-1438 or drselectrical1@gmail.com AC Solutions is now seeking a Air Conditioning Technician Applicant should have over 12 years experience in A/C installations, repairs, service, and Duct Fabrication. Able to work weekends & holidays. Valid CI driver’s license. Salary CI$13 - $20 per hour plus standard benefits. Caymanians & Legal residents need only apply. Email resume to: acsolutions.ky@gmail.com Baby Express is now seeking a Cashier/ Floor Sales/ Inventory Clerk with min. 8yrs. experience CI$6.50 per hour + standard benefits provided. Apply in writting to: P.O. Box 1839, KY1-1110 Cayman Sparkle & Shine Seeking: Cleaner with 3 yrs exp. must be able to lift a minimum of 100lbs. Hard working. Must be able to work nights. CI$7 - $9 per hour Medical & Pension benefits Please email resume to: sparkleshine.ky@gmail.com Efficient Mobile Auto Mechanic Seeking a Mechanic With over 7 yrs exp. $12.50 p/hr + Benefits wtamar29@yahoo.comNext >