cayman compass Your most trusted news source Established 1965 75 CENTS | Funding local journalism | Wednesday, 20 November 2019 News Lawmakers to meet on constitutional changes Page 2 Business Cayman records strong labour force growth in 2019 Page 11 Local resident aims high for Have a Heart Page 8 Duke of Edinburgh kids explore the Brac Page 6 CUC Football League advances to playoffs Page 14 WHAT'S CHRISTMAS WITHOUT IT? THE CRESCENT, CAMANA BAY SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7 CAYMAN TAKES ONE STEP CLOSER TO RECORD-BREAKING BUDGET Page 2 $ 1.5 BILLION RCIPS HOUSING NORTHWARD PRISON COURT BUILDINGS ROADS E-GOVERNMENT BORDER SECURITY SYSTEM HOUSING TURTLE CENTRE RESIDENTIAL MENTAL HEALTH FACILITY SPORT GEORGE TOWN LANDFILL NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE BUILDING CAYMAN AIRWAYS RCIPS CRUISE BERTHING FACILITY TURTLE CENTRE GEORGE TOWN LANDFILL JOHN GRAY CAMPUS i aims high for Have a HeartPRINTED AND PUBLISHED BY: Cayman Compass Ltd. 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This as the fiscal package got the greenlight in the Legislative Assembly Monday night to move to the next stage, Finance Committee. The committee is set to begin at 9:30am in the LA. Premier Alden McLaughlin wrapped up the debate Monday, defending the fiscal package for the 2020/2021 budget. He refuted Opposition Leader Arden McLean’s claims that the budget was an election budget, or electioneering. McLean has also accused government of hoarding resources only to spend it before the polls. “That certainly is not the case and is demonstrably untrue,” McLaughlin said. The premier said since the government took office two-and-a-half years ago, it has been expending resources on behalf of the people. The current spending plan is the last before the 2021 election. The premier said that the prudent fiscal management of his previous government and the careful thought and planning of his current administration had put Cayman in a “very enviable” position. This, he said, is the reason why government can give a 5% cost-of-living increase to civil servants and increases in payments to the poor and the vulnerable. “It is a budget for opportunities as we bring to fruition development of WORC (Work Opportunities and Residency Cayman) and continue to drive forward improvements of our education system. It is a budget that tackles the issues faced by our people today and a budget that provides a platform that we can better meet the challenges of tomorrow,” McLaughlin argued. Prior to the premier’s closing speech there was some confusion as George Town Central MLA Kenneth Bryan missed his turn to speak. Bryan said he was thinking Finance Minister Roy McTaggart would have wrapped the debate on the budget. However, House Speaker McKeeva Bush reminded him that McLaughlin had moved the motion and he had the right to close the debate. Bryan appealed to Bush and fellow members to allow him to speak. However, it was too late as McLaughlin had already been called upon and begun his closing speech. “I too have been shut out playing tactical games about who is going to speak last,” McLaughlin said, as he addressed the issue. “The only comfort I can give the member is I have been through that and it is part of the learning process, but also there will be more than ample opportunity to examine the budget in Finance Committee,” the premier told the House. At the end of his speech, McLaughlin called for a division of the House and all members present voted in favour of the budget. The vote ended 15 in favour and three absent. Bodden Town West MLA Chris Saunders did not speak in the debate. Education Minister Juliana O'Connor- Connolly was the lone government member who did not contribute ahead of the vote. Premier, Opposition hold ‘very productive’ discussions RESHMA RAGOONATH rragoonath@compassmedia.ky Legislators are set to meet today to discuss the UK’s proposed constitutional changes. Should they reach an agreement on the proposal, which gives more power to Cayman, it may be debated in the Legislative Assembly as early as this month. Premier Alden McLaughlin said in the LA Monday night that he held “very productive” discussions with Opposition Leader Arden McLean on the changes and he believed they have found a way forward on the issue. The premier tabled the proposed changes last week in the LA. A draft order with the changes was issued together with a letter from UK Overseas Territories Minister Lord Tariq Ahmad. Contained in the proposed changes is a mandatory requirement for the UK to consult with the premier on any legislation or Orders in Council that may directly affect the Cayman Islands. Lord Ahmad, in his letter to the premier last week, said the UK would usually require a referendum for constitutional changes unless the reforms are declared by the premier and leader of the opposition to be minor or not controversial. McLaughlin said on Monday night that the House will meet to discuss any concerns and issues MLAs continue to have on the changes with the aim of securing agreement. “Beyond that we would be dealing with a yet unknown government and minister, so there is some real time pressure to get this done,” McLaughlin said. Lawmakers to meet on constitutional changes Budget moves to Finance Committee stage Proposed changes; • Mandatory consultation on laws directly affecting the Cayman Islands • Removal of governor’s power to write legislation • Removal of governor’s power to write standing orders for the LA • Renaming the Legislative Assembly to Parliament • Addition of an eighth minister • Creation of Parliamentary Secretaries • Creation of a Police Service Commission Premier Alden McLaughlin is pictured in this file photo during his budegt address in the Legislative Assembly earler this month. 2info@creativetechltd.com www.creativetechltd.com Shops 5-6 Bay Town Plaza 36 West Bay Road T: 946 8324 BLACK FRIDAY This Friday and Saturday, Nov 22nd & 23rd Authorized Dealer: ONLY THE BEST BRANDS AT THE BEST PRICES WITH FULL LOCAL WARRANTIES. Soundlink Revolve and Revolve+ Headphones 4K Smart TV SAVE $ 25 ON ONE SL SAVE $ 50 ON BEAM SAVE $ 100 ON PLAYBAR, PLAYBASE & SUB 4K Smart TVs 32” - 82” Models in Stock! 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What they’re saying online Labour: Number of work permits exceeds 30,000 I know a lot of work permits are for construction (another job they said was available for Caymanians). Working in the field myself I see it a lot. I have always been an advocate of the trades and now that we have a new trade school hopefully more young Caymanians will go into the trades. (I am hoping the ladies see it's not just a male job and that they can do it too) – Josh Preuss Oh but we need a cruise ship port to create more jobs Name the employers and the nation- ality of the WP which has spiked. – Rasa Rovi Is there any wonder why Caymanians can’t get jobs now? They’re not trying to fix the unem- ployment issues that Caymanians have, they’re only compounding the issues with the continued growth of expat workers. – Beto Anglin Budget breakdown: $20M prison upgrade among key spending plans How about spending some of that money fixing the roads (some new) to get rid of the swimming holes you have to drive through whenever it rains. – Derrick Hunter Guy Harvey: ‘Don’t risk what makes Cayman unique’ Guy is spot on. As avid scuba divers from a cruise ship, we come for the pristine reefs and a day of diving. The pier will de- stroy a good portion of reef, fish habitat, and local dive operator income. Destroying your natural resources doesn’t make good sense. We’ve done land based too and have seen Camana Bay, Hell, and shopping. Guess what? We still care more about the quality of diving and how you care for the reefs. They are irre- placeable. Vote no to the pier. – Vivian Duff cartoon Christmas Beef - By Caymanman Thank you for addressing this issue and writing in Mr. Harvey. While many people feel the same way and add their voices to the concerns over this unnecessary project, it is usually the voice of a high profile person who can get the decision makers’ attention in a more produc- tive way. Your letter exemplifies exactly how the opposition feels. The wellbeing of this stunning island and all who call it home is at stake, let’s hope the government is learning and listening. – Jennifer Arney DoE should take part in public meetings on port DoE is Cayman’s only real au- thority on the marine environment, but being on the government’s pay roster falls under CIG’s civil servant policy. The excuse given last night at the Chamber of Commerce meeting is that DoE is not involved until the new environmental scoping (something less than a full environmental impact assessment, looking just at the changes in the plan) is finished for their review, which won’t be ready until after the referendum vote. DoE is being kept out of the information dissemina- tion loop to the public leading up to the first people-initiated referen- dum in our history. According to CIG, this policy which applies to all 6,000 civil servants on this island of ~22,000 registered voters has existed to avoid future conflicts between long-serving civil servants and successive governments. The best authority on environmental issues ought to get some kind of exception. I am told that this policy is not in our constitution. It’s just a pre-existing policy. Policies are even more readily amended to suit new circumstances than the Constitu- tion. The policy does allow civil servants to answer questions when invited by the CIG. Why haven’t the CIG made an exception for our best authorities, the DoE, to comment at public meetings on the environ- ment that they know better than all the rest of us put together? – Courtney Platt UK agrees to more power for Cayman The first thing I think when- ever I hear this sort of political bravado is ‘at what cost?’. Perhaps I’m being a cynic but nothing in this life is given with- out some form of trade off, so I am curious as to what the price is. – Piers Boileau Goad Cayman sets sights on Hollywood If you want to change the perception of the Cayman Islands how about not destroying acres of coral for a cruise port because guess what, Cayman will soon be known as an ecological and environmental destroyer. Try to change that reputation once you destroy the reason people have been drawn to the island for decades. – Be Solomon Stop trying to reinvent brand Cayman. We are Mysterious. Beguiling. Exciting. Use these movie references. Unless you create mind-blowing alternatives through million $$ of investment just go with the flow. Tourists love it. – Paul Slijper Government's proposed cruise berthing and cargo port facility project, which would replace the current facility in George Town (pictured), remains a contentious topic for our readers. 4RESHMA RAGOONATH rragoonath@compassmedia.ky This year’s Joint Ministerial Council meeting between the UK government and British Overseas Territories has been postponed. The meeting is usually held in London in November and presents an opportunity for OT leaders to meet with UK ministerial officials to discuss areas of concern. A Foreign and Commonwealth Office spokesperson, responding Tuesday to queries from the Cayman Compass on the status of the JMC, said the annual meeting had been rescheduled due to the pre-election period. The UK is set to head to the polls on 12 Dec. “A date will be announced in due course,” the FCO representative said. Earlier this year Premier Alden McLaughlin, who is the current chair of the UK Overseas Territories Association, hosted the pre-JMC meeting in Cayman. At that meeting fellow OT leaders held talks on the agenda items they wanted to address in their London meeting. Among the areas up for discussion were the constitutional issues raised by leaders following the imposition of beneficial ownership registers, as well as the Foreign Affairs Committee report which recommended same-sex marriages be imposed if OT governments do not address the issue. Leaders also discussed a joint Caribbean OT-wide oil spill clean-up, trade, banking in small jurisdictions and an oceans policy update. The agenda items the leaders also intend to tackle in the JMC include frozen pensions, Brexit, FinTech, health, and active engagement with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. The Compass reached out to the premier’s office for comment on the JMC postponement. In a brief statement, the office said the delayed meeting will not impact the agenda outlined this year. UK elections prompt JMC postponement What is the JMC meeting? The annual Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) brings together political leaders from the Overseas Territories and UK ministers and is the principle forum for reviewing and implementing strategies for promoting the security and good governance of the OTs and their economic and social development. Says no hate speech directed at LGBTQ community RESHMA RAGOONATH rragoonath@compassmedia.ky Savannah MLA Anthony Eden defended fellow legislators Monday as he rejected comments made by Governor Martyn Roper in his Throne Speech. “I have never known of any of my colleague parliamentarians acting untoward to the LGBT[Q] community. Respect earns respect,” Eden said as he took issue with Roper’s comments. The governor, in his speech during the opening of the Legislative Assembly 8 Nov., said his wish was that despite the strong beliefs and opinions of MLAs they treat everyone with courtesy, dignity and respect. Eden, in his contribution to the budget debate, took offence at that remark. “I do not ever remember in the time that I have been here, in my 27 years, either one of my colleagues in this Legislative Assembly bad mouth or said anything degrading about these people,” Eden said. The veteran MLA also dismissed what he called the local LGBTQ community’s reference to his and others’ Christian beliefs as “hate speech”. He said in Cayman many families have members who have “chosen” this lifestyle. “I don’t remember anyone harassing them, I have never heard of any business refusing to provide service to them or heard any restaurants refusing to deal with them,” Eden said. He also took issue with the governor’s reaction welcoming the chief justice’s ruling in the Chantelle Day and Vickie Bodden Bush case. He had ruled in their favour, paving the way for same-sex marriages in Cayman. That ruling was recently overturned by the Court of Appeal. He said the governor, who was new to Cayman at the time, welcomed the ruling. Eden pointed out that was not something the Caymanian people wanted. “We do not see or hear Her Majesty interfering in Brexit and other domestic issues. Why is he trying to give his opinion not knowing what we Caymanians stand for?” Eden asked. The debate on the governor’s Throne Speech, the budget and the premier’s budget statement ended on Monday night. UK Overseas Terrorities Minister Lord Tariq Ahmad addressed the UK/ Cayman International Trade Summit in June. It was held following the Pre-JMC meeting at the Kimpton Seafire Resort. Looking on is International Trade Ministry Chief Officer Eric Bush and Premier Alden McLaughlin. Eden takes aim at Roper cayman compass 5 news N news WEDNESDAY, 20 NOVEMBER 2019ADVENTURE AWAITS Career is an adventure. We can take you where you want to go. steppingstonesrecruitment.com THE HILARIOUS CAYMAN COMEDY TRADITION Written, Designed & Directed by HENRY MUTTOO Original RUNDOWN concept and theme by DAVE MARTINS HARQUAIL THEATRE NOVEMBER 14, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, & 30 - 8:00 PM NOV . 17, 24 & DEC. 1 - 6:00 PM 2019 TICKETS: Adult $30 : Child (12 & under) & Senior : $20 (65+ ID required) Health Care Pharmacy (Grand Harbour) Foster’s (Airport & on 7 Mile Beach) Funky Tangs, Harquail Theatre & Eventpro.ky • 949-5477 CNCF acknowledges annual funding from the Government of the Cayman Islands via the Ministry of Culture R Undown Ad sponsored byartscayman.org @caymanculture JEWEL LEVY Jlevy@compassmedia.ky Eighteen young people and six of their supervisors from the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award programme went trekking across Cayman Brac last week. The participants, from various schools on Grand Cayman, travelled to Cayman Brac to complete their qualifying ‘adventurous journey’ for the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Silver Award. Before they could attempt the expedition, the participants took part in a five-week training session where they covered a number of areas such as tent pitching, fire building and general overall safety to allow them to effectively complete their adventure. On the Brac, the young people explored various caves and visited other points of interest such as the mass grave site from the 1932 storm that hit that island and killed more than 100 residents. For some participants it was their first trip to the Brac. “It was honestly an amazing experience,” said participant Diamond Chambers. “I feel like doing expeditions all the time now. It was really tough, especially in the Cayman Brac sun. But we all did it in the end. I think all the participants can say this weekend was very special,” he said. Charlotte Dowell agreed, saying, "It was a really fun trip, and it was nice to meet other students around the island that I wouldn't have known otherwise.” Expedition leader Stephanie Watler added, “It was a fantastic weekend for everyone. The Public Works Department and PC McDonald also assisted with lighting during the trip.” History The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award was founded in 1956 by the Duke of Edinburgh. Since its launch, millions of young people from more than 130 countries and territories have participated in the programme and received awards. In Cayman, the programme was started in 1968 when a pilot initiative was launched in the Girls’ Brigade. In 1988 The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Association was established to manage the growth and quality of the programme worldwide. The award invites people, aged 14-24, to become involved in activities which will help to challenge, encourage and develop him/her into a responsible young adult. There are three awards: bronze, silver and gold. For Cayman participants, the journeys for these awards are held at various times of the year. The silver journey takes place on Cayman Brac. There are four segments for each award: physical recreation, skill, voluntary service and adventurous journey, with an additional residential qualification included at the gold level. Young people can participate in the award through the Girls’ Brigade, the Cayman Islands Cadet Corps, John Gray High School, Clifton Hunter High School, Cayman Prep and High, St. Ignatius Catholic School, Grace Christian Academy, Cayman International School and the Award Open Unit. DofE youngsters trek the ‘wilds’ of Cayman Brac 5 sections of The Duke of Edinburgh’s gold level • Helping the community/ environment • Becoming fitter • Developing new skills • Completing an expedition • Working with a team on a residential activity. 6DARKNIGHT Back by popular demand, we are bringing back a beautiful tradition to Anchor & Den and celebrating the New Moon with our much-loved Dark Night evening, this time in collaboration with our sacred spa, Botanika Union. We will be honoring the celestial cycles of our planet with candlelight, intention setting, soul-nourishing activities and last but not least; a delicious selection of food and beverage stalls offering holistic-inspired fare and cocktails. Entrance to this Dark Night event is complimentary but food and drinks can be purchased using tickets that will be available at our dedicated Ticket Station in the lobby on the night. Complimentary valet parking will also be available. ANCHOR & DEN Friday, November 22 • beginning at sunset APOTHECARY ELIXIRS • HOLISTIC BITES • STARGAZING • INTENTION SETTING The first class of 25 students has completed a set of introductory code courses as part of a partnership between Cayman Enterprise City, the University College of the Cayman Islands and Code Fellows, a Seattle-based coding-education company. The programme is one of several with which Cayman Enterprise City has recently been involved. Earlier this year, CEC helped coordinate, and provided the space for, two coding classes for women. It also offered a weeklong coding class for secondary school students during the summer. The company has previously said it is trying to foster more hi-tech businesses in Cayman, and having workers on hand with coding knowledge is an important part of that plan. The coding courses offered are not part of a certificate programme, but UCCI officials are helping to promote the classes, especially for students pursuing careers in computer technology. This is the inaugural year that Cayman Code Academy courses are being taught at CEC’s Strathvale House location in George Town. Intermediate, advanced and professional level courses are expected to launch in 2020, with graduates offered internship opportunities and mentorship placements with technology companies. First group of UCCI students complete coding class UCCI takes advantage of a partnership between the school, Cayman Enterprise City and Code Fellows to offer coding classes. 25 Number of students who have completed the coding course cayman compass 7 news N news WEDNESDAY, 20 NOVEMBER 2019R eaching 22,841 feet into the clouds above Argentina, Mount Aconcagua poses a tough challenge to even the most seasoned climbers, and next month, Cayman resident Julia Stenson will be undertaking a long and arduous journey up its slopes. Stenson’s expedition will span three weeks from 14 Dec. to 5 Jan., bringing awareness and raising funds for Have a Heart Cayman Islands, a non-profit which facilitates and funds lifesaving cardiac procedures for underprivileged children from throughout the Caribbean and around the world. Mount Aconcagua Mount Aconcagua, which is part of the Andes mountain range, boasts the title of second highest of the Seven Summits (the highest peaks on each continent) with only Mount Everest stretching further into the sky. It is also the tallest peak in the Americas, as well as the Southern and Western Hemispheres. Due to its proximity to the Pacific Ocean it is known for its fierce winds and temperatures as low as - 22° F. “I have been an avid climber and hiker for many years but this, by some distance, will be my biggest challenge to date,” said Stenson, whose love for high altitude has been inspired by ionic Polish mountaineers. She will complete the challenge in a team of 10, made up of climbers she will meet for the first time a few days before beginning the expedition. “We might be strangers, but we share the same passion for the mountains and adventure,” she said. “Lifelong friends can be made on the mountain because you spend a lot of time with each other and you go through physical and mental tests together.” The sheer height of Aconcagua means that climbers, who each carry up to 60lbs of gear, spend sustained periods camping in tough conditions at high altitude. It is estimated that each year only 30% of climbers reach the top. Inspiration Originally hailing from Poland, Stenson has lived in Cayman for nine years after spending over 10 years in Ireland where she met her husband. The birth of her daughter three years ago heightened her compassion for children who are in need of heart surgeries, but do not benefit from the financial status necessary to obtain these. “It breaks my heart to know that there are families out there who cannot afford the life-saving heart surgeries their kids need to survive,” said Stenson. “I am covering all of my expenses so every cent donated will go directly to saving little lives, and my target is $50,000.” Through this expedition she also hopes to teach her daughter to dream big, work hard and follow her dreams, no matter how frightening they may seem. Stenson’s dedication to the trek will take her away from her family for Christmas, with her spending Christmas Day at an elevation of 19,587 feet, and New Year’s Eve at the summit of the mountain in well-below freezing temperatures, coupled with very strong winds. Training Stenson is no stranger to scaling heights, what with growing up near Poland’s Tatra mountains and taking advantage of hill-climbing in Ireland. Since moving to Cayman, she plans one big hiking trip per year. “I have hiked in Utah and Arizona and have [tackled] the Cascades and Peruvian Andes,” she said. “My most recent climb was the 14,411 ft Mount Rainier in August, which is the most heavily glaciated peak in the contiguous United States.” She is training in earnest for her Aconcagua expedition. “I train six times a week with cardio such as cycling, running, swimming and the stairs machine. I also do weights to prepare myself for carrying heavy loads,” Stenson said. “At the weekends, you can spot me walking local roads and trails with a 45 lb backpack and ankle weights.” Have a Heart Thanks to generous donations and through its partnership with Health City Cayman Islands, Have a Heart has served 291 children from 21 countries in the past five years. Every cent donated goes directly to the delivery of healthcare, with no funds diverted to overhead or administration costs. “This is the cornerstone of our organisation and the children we care for would be unlikely to otherwise have access to the cardiac care they need to survive,” Scaling heights for Have a Heart Julia Stenson climbing the Cascades mountain range in western North America. cayman compass 8 L living WEDNESDAY, 20 NOVEMBER 2019Donations can be made through www.caymangiftcertificates.com/donations or by bank transfer to Have a Heart FCIBC USD #10460401. Please include SUMMIT and YOUR NAME as a reference when making donations. You can follow Julia’s climb through facebook.com/haveaheartcayman and twitter.com/haveaheartci. For more information on Have a Heart Cayman, visit haveaheartcayman.com. explained Jennifer McCarthy, spokesperson for Have a Heart. “When Julia reached out and asked if Have a Heart would like to partner on her incredible quest, it was extremely exciting. Having worked with Derek Haines on a few of his fundraising adventures, I know first-hand how much critically needed awareness and funds initiatives like this raise,” said McCarthy. “Julia is an amazing woman and her motivation to teach her own daughter about grit and gratitude by helping other children is inspirational. The team at Have a Heart is so grateful for the support, as there are currently over 300 children that we know of, waiting for the life-saving heart surgeries they need to survive. “Julia and her generous supporters will ensure that more children get the opportunity they need and deserve, and we are all immeasurably grateful for this.” Stenson and companions at the summit of 14,411 ft Mount Rainier. Tackling one of the many obstacles along the way. After climbing a number of mountain ranges, Stenson now has her sights set on Aconcagua. cayman compass 9 L living WEDNESDAY, 20 NOVEMBER 2019 BE INFORMED supPORTOurTourism.com Cruise and Cargo Port Facility UPCOMING PUBLIC MEETINGS Come and hear officials from Government and Verdant Isle Port Partners speak about the project and have your questions answered. MEETINGS START AT 7PM GEORGE TOWN NORTH & CENTRAL THURSDAY 21st November Elmslie Memorial Church Hall SAVANNAH & NEWLANDS SATURDAY 23rd November Savannah Primary School Hall BODDEN TOWN EAST & WEST TUESDAY 26th November Bodden Town Civic Centre Existing Cargo Port 2015 Design New Design LEGEND REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVEDNext >