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Of the 7,794 total cases that have been recorded in Cayman since the start of the pandemic, nine have died, and 4,272 have recovered. Faith Hospital on Cayman Brac confirmed that, as of 8 Dec., there were 10 active cases in the Sister Islands, with none identified in the previous 24 hours. To date, there had been 120 total cases recorded in the Sister Islands, and 110 have recovered. Out of the total number of cases in the Sister Islands, 62 were fully vaccinated, six were partially vaccinated, and 52 were unvaccinated. Up to 8am on 8 Dec., 58,300 people (82% of the estimated total population of 71,106) had at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, while 56,339 individuals (79%) had completed the two-dose course. Additionally, 12,866 people (representing 18% of the total population) have received a third, or booster, dose. Hackers steal $150M from crypto exchange BitMart Cayman-registered crypto exchange BitMart has lost at least US$150 million after a security breach. The company suspended withdrawals on Sunday, 5 Dec. after it reported the day before that hackers were able to take US$150 million in crypto assets using a stolen private key. The company’s CEO, Sheldon Xia, said in a notice, that BitMart has “identified a large-scale security breach related to one of our ETH (ether) hot wallets and one of our BSC (Binance Smart Chain) hot wallets”. He said all of the exchange’s other wallets were secure and unharmed. “BitMart will use our own funding to cover the incident and compensate affected users,” Xia said in a second notice on the company’s website on 6 Dec. “We are also talking to multiple project teams to confirm the most reasonable solutions such as token swaps. No user assets will be harmed.” He added that deposit and withdrawal functions of the exchange were to gradually resume on Tuesday, 7 Dec., once the company had retrieved security set-ups and restored operations. Police warn public to stop spreading sex-abuse video The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service on 8 Dec. issued a warning to WhatsApp users to stop forwarding a video showing sexual abuse and asked them to delete it from their phones. According to a statement from the RCIPS, police were alerted by a member of the public to “a disturbing video depicting sexual abuse that has been circulating on messaging service, WhatsApp, recently”. The RCIPS is requesting that anyone that has received the video to immediately stop sharing it and to delete it. “The circulation of illicit video content is not only disturbing and potentially puts victims in greater danger, but it is also a criminal activity that comes with a potential 25 years imprisonment for transmission, and 15 years for possession,” Superintendent Peter Lansdown said in the statement. He added, “If persons receive illicit video content via digital messaging services, do not share it further, and inform the police immediately by calling 911.” Police said they were investigating the video. Botanic Park gets a Christmassy makeover It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park, where the Cayman Islands Garden Club has been continuing its annual tradition of creating decorations made from nature and displaying them around the grounds for the whole family to enjoy. Botanic Park general manager John Lawrus said the Garden Club had “yet again turned the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park into a beautiful space with handcrafted festive decorations throughout”. He invited the public to come look for the reindeers, penguins and other holiday adornments around the Visitor Centre and Heritage Garden. “It’s only at this time of year you will find reindeer and penguins at the Botanic Park,” he said. He added, “The creative elves of the Garden Club have been assisting us for years to bring some holiday cheer to all that visit the [park] during the month of December. It is this community spirit that helps to keep the Botanic Park moving forward during these challenging times.” It’s not often you see ‘penguins’ at the Botanic Park. The Cayman Islands Garden Club has created these ‘reindeer’ from natural materials. - Photos: John Lawrus news in brief cayman compass 2 N news FRIDAY, 10 DECEMBER 2021New booster plea as Omicron threat looms JAMES WHITTAKER jwhittaker@compassmedia.ky The feared Omicron variant of COVID-19 is “knocking on the door” and will be diffi cult to keep out of the Cayman Islands, Chief Medical Offi cer Dr. John Lee acknowledged, as he urged residents to get their booster shot. Currently only 18% of the island’s population has had the third shot of the COVID-19 vaccine. And public health chiefs believe improving that ratio is key to protecting individuals and the wider community from the threat of the virus. Despite many unknown factors about the latest variant – fi rst detected in southern Africa – Lee said the vaccine still represents the best way for people in Cayman to stay safe. “Another factor at play in the public’s concern is fear itself,” said Lee, “When we don’t have many facts, we almost always worry more about possible scenarios that might not turn out to be true. Look at ‘living with COVID-19’ – we were tremendously worried, but now it’s something we accept and deal with.” In the United Kingdom, Prime Minister Boris Johnson imposed tougher COVID-19 restrictions in England on 8 Dec., ordering people to work from home, wear masks in public places and use vaccine passes in a bid to slow the spread of the Omicron variant. Here, we look at some of the key questions around boosters, Omicron and the ongoing threat from COVID-19 in Cayman. How important is the booster shot to remain fully protected against COVD-19? The data and the medical evidence suggests that your initial two-jab dose of the Pfi zer- BioNTech vaccine will provide enough protection to keep you alive and out of hospital, even if you contract COVID-19. There are exceptions to that, however, and studies have shown that the protection provided by the vaccine does wane over time. Someone who had the jabs in January, for example, is more likely to catch the virus now than someone who was immunised in August. The protection, does not diminish completely, however. “The evidence suggests that two doses will protect you against serious illness and death and it is likely that this will be the case with the Omicron variant too.” The third shot, Lee said, ensures 96% protection against symptomatic disease with the Delta variant of COVID. BioNTech and Pfi zer said on 8 Dec. that a three-shot course of their COVID-19 vaccine was able to neutralise the new Omicron variant in a laboratory test, an early signal that booster shots could be key to protection against infection from the newly identifi ed variant. Will there be a point when people who have had only two jabs are reclassifi ed as not ‘fully vaccinated’? Cayman has reached a target of 79% of the population being ‘fully vaccinated’ – defi ned as having had two doses of the jab. There has been speculation that the waning immunity concerns could see the defi nition of ‘fully vaccinated’ altered to incorporate the third booster shot. That is not going to happen in the short term, said Lee. As explained above, two doses provide enough protection against serious illness and death that those people would not be considered ‘high risk’. Why does the protection provided by the vaccine wane over time? Multiple studies have now shown decreased antibody production in several COVID-19 vaccines around six months after the second dose. A study in England found the Pfi zer-BioNTech vaccine’s effectiveness at preventing symptomatic infection drops from 90% to 70% within fi ve months. Different research has shown slightly different timelines, but consensus is forming around the principle that protection against infection decreases over time. The same studies show the vaccines remain highly effective in preventing hospitalisation and death. So how important is the documented decline in antibody production among people who have been vaccinated? It is signifi cant, said Lee, but not fatal to the performance of the vaccine. The shots work on two levels – one stimulates virus- fi ghting antibodies – the other stimulates a longer term ‘T cell’ response. While antibodies do decline with time after the jab, the T cell response provides longer term protection. “The T cells are not that great in preventing an infection Contact 911 in the event of an electrical emergency Electrical malfunction is the leading cause of home fires every year. Be very careful when decorating. When decorating outside, ensure you use Christmas lights and extension cords that are designated for outdoor use only. If you use indoor-rated products, they may not be able to withstand the unpredictable weather conditions. Make sure the strings of lights you are using outside have built-in fuses. In most cases, these fuses are located in the actual plug. Safety Tips Christmas Lighting Chief Medical Offi cer Dr. John Lee receiving his fi rst jab in January. - Photo: Alvaro Serey 18 Percentage of the total population who had received a third or booster dose up to 8 Dec., equating to 12,866 people. 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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. TODAY'S SOLUTIONS Puzzle 16871 ACROSS: 1 Rajah, 4 Trumpet, 8 Dry, 9 Sea change, 10 Charade, 11 Noble, 13 Likely, 15 Regard, 18 Party, 19 Orleans, 21 Embattled, 23 Owl, 24 Suspect, 25 Essay. DOWN: 1 Radical, 2 Jaywalker, 3 Hosta, 4 To a tee, 5 Unhinge, 6 Pen, 7 Theme, 12 Be at a loss, 14 Layette, 16 Display, 17 Goblet, 18 Press, 20 Ladle, 22 Bus. The Cayman Islands government plans to allocate $21 million to ‘renourish’ the lost sand beaches on Seven Mile Beach? What rich tourists would pay a gazillion dollars to stay at famed beach resorts without a beach? Can Cayman’s premier beach tourist destinations build back their beaches? If sand can be provided for only $21 million to restore Seven Mile Beach that will be a great deal for Cayman’s tourist business. Nan Socolow Regarding the erosion of Seven Mile Beach, I am no expert, I hold no degree or credentials in this matter. This is just my opinion based on growing up in a place that has many rivers and streams. Placing an obstruction in the current of flowing water creates eddies and turbulence, which over time, can create or destroy islands and even change the course of the river or stream. It strikes me that sinking the Kittiwake off SMB has caused a great deal of turbulence, especially during storms when the ocean currents are strongest. This turbulence stirs up the sand and carries it off into deeper water, some of it never to return. It stands to reason that over time, SMB will continue to erode. Also, in my opinion, Cayman dodged a significant bullet regarding the formerly proposed cruise ship port. The turbulence and resulting erosion that would have been created by such a structure would certainly have had significant negative impact on the surrounding area. In closing, I would hope that the powers that be will take a step back, stop focussing on expensive and temporary solutions, and simply use a bit of common sense and ask themselves the question ‘What changed?’ Robert Ayr Before COVID, my wife and I went abroad as many as seven or eight times a year. Arriving back in Cayman we were each allowed to bring back hundreds of dollars worth of goods duty free. I used to think at the time that this seemed so unfair on a person who did not travel and received an item by post and so had to pay duty on it. Now having been on island for over two years, I was sent, as a birthday present, a much- needed pair of sandals from the UK. My daughter paid the postage, which was more than the cost of the sandals, to the British Royal Mail. When I went to the Airport Post Office I discovered that not only did I have to pay 22% duty on the cost of the sandals but also I had to pay 22% duty on the postage my daughter had paid. I still think that is unfair to make those who do not leave the island pay duty while others can bring back goods duty free. But what I think is totally unjust is to charge any duty at all on what has been paid by the sender in a foreign country. What has this to do with Cayman? Will duty be chargeable next on the packaging etc.? Can anyone possibly explain why one should have to pay duty on what it has cost to send an item? George Tustin Govt needs common sense solution for SMB erosion Tourists need sandy beaches Import duty on items posted to Cayman unfair Sharing Cayman Islands love and memories I have always loved Cayman, es- pecially this time of year. Favourite place in the world. – Pat Garven I have been all around the world, and Cayman is my favourite place to be! – Trish Owen I first visited Cayman on a cruise, and loved it so much that I booked my vacations for a week at a time, 12 times. This included a week for Pirates Week & a week for a Million Dollar Run Offshore Boat Race. I met a lot of wonder- ful people in my times in Cayman. Two of my favorites were Doc Carey (Hurlstone), and the Barefoot Man. I also met the band Sea ‘N B. I became a certified scuba diver in Cayman, and learned un- derwater photography from Cathy Church. I’ve many other cherished memories I could mention, includ- ing Atlantis Submarines. I wish I could come back, but my lumbar stenosis prevents that! – Larry Lee Peterson I love Cayman for the people. No matter what, they still love you near or far. Years can pass, things can happen but they still love you for who you are! – Shelley Solomon Caymanians are such caring and friendly people. We can’t wait to return in March. – John Diomede The people... never forget you. – Brenda Rennie Falconer The people, the ocean and the weather. Such a positive and happy place to be! – Tracy Herald Attorney: Undoing Civil Partnership Act would cause human rights violation Not to worry, if undone it will definitely be implemented by an Order-in-Council, which is actually what the foreign secretary was try- ing to prevent by ordering the gov- ernor to use his reserved power. – Charles D. Bush I thought this was done and over with, and back to this once again? – Sora Kazue Doesn’t Cayman have more to worry about than stopping people who want to make a bond with each other? – Jerry Young Financial services and construction expected to drive Cayman’s economy Construction? Where? For who and then what? – Laura Trucy And where are the restrictions needed to manage mass foreign investment and money for perma- nent residency? – Rob Smith I am a US citizen who comes to the Cayman Islands several times a year. I usually stay at the Mar- riott, which I always enjoyed. It is my understanding that because of all the construction over the past 20 years this is why there is beach erosion... I honestly hope this gets rectified since this is a great island with awesome people. – Joy Watson Construction? Honestly? What will be left for locals? – Naomi Allnutt Construction for what? Nobody is coming back. – Tom Parker OnlineLetters to the editor What they’re saying cayman compass 4 news N news FRIDAY, 10 DECEMBER 2021Adventure seekers, sailors, maritime history lovers. Suzy will be signing books on Wednesday, 15 December from 11am to 3pm at the Camana Bay Farmers & Artisans Market. Also available at: Pure Art, Book Nook, Next Chapter, Cayman Islands National Museum, National Gallery of the Cayman Islands, online at CLMbookshop.com. NORMA CONNOLLY nconnolly@compassmedia.ky In the first weekend of the police’s ‘Winter Guardian’ holiday road safety campaign, there were 20 accidents, including one fatality. The campaign began on Wednesday, 1 Dec., and police say the number of collisions, DUI and speeding incidents they saw over the weekend is indicative of the start of the holiday season. “Unfortunately, the number of road incidents and offences this weekend was a telling sign we have entered the festive season, where we traditionally see increased activity on the roads which inevitably leads to more incidents,” Chief Inspector Malcolm Kay said in an RCIPS press release. As well as responding to 20 collisions, over the weekend, police also made six arrests for suspected DUI, issued 83 speeding tickets, and 46 tickets for offences including tint, cellphone usage and expired registration. In the fatal accident over the weekend, Alden Emelo Ohero Irons, 29, a Jamaican national living in Cayman, was killed on Sunday, 5 Dec. in the two-vehicle collision on Shamrock Road near Red Bay Primary School. Four others were injured in the crash. Irons’ death brings to nine the number of fatalities on Cayman’s roads so far this year. “This is the same number we were at this time last year, which is disappointing and indicates that there is still much more work to do in normalising safe driving behaviours,” Inspector Dwayne Jones, head of the Traffic and Roads Policing Unit, said in the release. He added, “The police alongside emergency services are often the first on the scene at road incidents, and have the solemn task of informing and supporting the families after these tragic events, and I can tell you it’s the hardest part of the job, to tell families that their loved ones are not coming home.” He implored motorists to be careful on the roads during the holiday season, to make sure their vehicles are road worthy, that they slow down, increase their following distance, and not drink and drive. “Let’s work together to make sure everyone gets home safely to their families this Christmas,” he said. Throughout this year, there have been an average of 45 road accidents a week in Cayman, according to RCIPS data. The police road-safety campaign is ongoing as the government considers lowering the legal blood- alcohol level for drivers in the Cayman Islands, which currently has some of the most lenient drink- driving laws in the world. The blood-alcohol limit in Cayman is 0.1%, meaning a person’s blood contains one part alcohol for every 1,000 parts of blood. In comparison, the maximum blood-alcohol limit for driving in Jamaica, the United Kingdom, the United States and Canada is 0.08%. In Ireland, Germany and France, it is 0.05%. 20 crashes in first weekend of holiday safety campaign One person was killed and four others injured in a two-car collision on Shamrock Road in Red Bay on Sunday night, 5 Dec. – Photo: Taneos Ramsay cayman compass news N news FRIDAY, 10 DECEMBER 2021 5cayman compass 6 FRIDAY, 10 DECEMBER 2021Friday, December 17th 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m Friday, December 24 (Christmas Eve) 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Monday, December 27 CLOSED (Christmas Observance) TTuesday, December 28 CLOSED (Boxing Day Observance) Friday, December 31 (New Year’s Eve) 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m Monday, January 3, 2022 CLOSED ( New Year’s Day Observance) BAF announces Special Holiday HoursSpecial Holiday Hours Happy Holidays From our family to yours would like to wish our customers a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! mike Yvette Lennox Lotan Joma r J.R. Easton Linda Paul Graem e Antonie Asher Chevonne David Julio M Wordell Harold Lincoln Julio Leon Ruddy Orville STORE HOURS Service customers may experience some changes in their service day due to the timing of the holiday this year. Dermid Imran Lenroy Leskey Owen Oliver Terrick Ronald Eric Lexter FRI Dec 24 – 8am to Noon SAT Dec 25 – CLOSED FRI Dec 31 – 8am to Noon SAT Jan 1 – CLOSED MON Jan 3 – CLOSED Davian Holiday deadlines BOOK YOUR ADVERTISING SPACE AS FOLLOWS: PUBLICATION DATE Friday, 24 December BOOKING DEADLINE 10 a.m. Tuesday, 21 December PUBLICATION DATE Friday 31 December BOOKING DEADLINE 10 a.m. Wednesday, 22 December PUBLICATION DATE Friday, 7 January BOOKING DEADLINE 10 a.m. Thursday, 30 December A body was found washed ashore in East End on 8 Dec., two days after two suspected drug smugglers whose boat ran aground on a reef told police a third man had been on board. The man’s body was found on the shore along Austin Conolly Drive shortly before 9am, police said. “I am working on the basis that the deceased man may be the third man who had been on the vessel that was recovered in East End on Tuesday, but investigations continue,” Superintendent Peter Lansdown said. Police arrested two Jamaican nationals on 7 Dec., following a 9-1-1 call about a vessel being spotted on the reef off East End and packages floating in the water. RCIPS officers from the eastern districts, along with the Cayman Islands Coast Guard and police helicopter, responded to the call. Several packages of ganja, weighing a total of 194 pounds, were recovered from the water and from within the boat. The two men, aged 68 and 56, were arrested on suspicion of illegal landing and being concerned in the importation of ganja. – Photo:RCIPS pic of the week Body washes ashore after drug boat runs aground on East End reef cayman compass 7 FRIDAY, 10 DECEMBER 2021in our community Living with COVID-19 Holiday Shopping Tips → gov.ky/coronavirus • Shop individually • Choose stores with safety measures • Wear your face mask • Keep your distance • Shop online • Ditch the crowds • Limit your trips • Wash your hands regularly • Give virtual gifts • Support local businesses • Check the restrictions • DON’T shop if you have symptoms HOST YOUR CHRISTMAS EVENT AT Boutique function suite Ideal for festive parties Flexible space Contemporary decor Centrally located Plenty of free parking 949-5111 loft@compassmedia.ky compassmedia.ky/loft cayman compass 8 FRIDAY, 10 DECEMBER 2021The past 18 months have ushered in a period of sustained growth for Ocorian, a global provider of fund administration, fiduciary, private client, corpo- rate and capital markets services. Its Cayman office has been at the vanguard, ap- pointing a string of senior figures to its capital markets team, which delivers proactive fiduciary and admin- istrative solutions to an impressive range of collater- alised loan obligation (CLO) and structured finance clients both in the US and globally. With the goal of promoting and protecting investments, Ocorian en- ables its clients to look to the future with confidence. Yet business growth hasn’t detracted from the company’s commitment to supporting Cayman’s lo- cal communities. From embracing its Caymankind, to supporting non-profits such as Jasmine Hospice Care and Cayman Food Bank, Ocorian takes its corporate responsibilities seriously. So with a new-look capital markets team at the helm, let’s meet a few key members of the team: Kareem Robinson, Client Director Kareem is an experienced offshore financial services professional with over 20 years of technical and mana- gerial experience in structured and asset finance, trust and company administration, alternative investments and regulatory compliance and oversight. Why I joined Ocorian: “To be a part of a progressive and innovative global fiduciary services firm at an ex- citing period of growth and to work with people that I know and trust, who are equally driven and committed to succeed.” Tracy-Ann Lamont, Client Director Tracy-Ann is a dynamic finance professional lever- aging over 15 years in fiduciary services and business management, specialising in asset finance, structured note issuances, securitisations and CLOs. Why I joined Ocorian: “Being part of a progressive organisation which values the individual was what drew me to Ocorian. Our shared values and focus to retain, win and grow – clients and colleagues alike – is what keeps me inspired and motivated.” Paul Belson, Vice President Paul has extensive experience in international legal and corporate services. He is responsible for a port- folio of Cayman domiciled structured finance vehicles for which he serves in a directorship and relationship manager role. Why I joined Ocorian: “I’m delighted to join Ocorian at a period of sustained growth. It has a clear trajecto- ry and a strong footprint in the capital markets space and its commitment to providing proactive client solu- tions makes it an attractive proposition to capital mar- kets practitioners.” Gennie Bigord Gennie specialises in a range of asset and struc- tured products, including aircraft and ship financing, structured note issuances, securitisations, and CLOs, drawing on over 15 years’ experience in fiduciary and company administration services. Why I joined Ocorian: “Ocorian has a truly global scope, but its teams have excellent local knowledge of the jurisdictions they operate in and a real commit- ment to developing enduring client relationships. To- gether with its people and the company’s ambitions, this makes it a really exciting journey to be a part of.” Growth is the word for Ocorian Visit Ocorian.com if you would like to explore a career with Ocorian or to discuss ways in which Ocorian can help you achieve your business goals. SPONSORED CONTENT L-R: Sheredan Coulburn, Rolena Eden, Paul Belson, Tracy-Ann Lamont, Trisha Peters, Sana Tugman, Gennie Bigord, Kareem Robinson (Missing from photo – Jhari Gaio and Sherry Wood) cayman compass 9 FRIDAY, 10 DECEMBER 2021Next >