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Police said there had been no structural damage to the property, and the prison was secured later that day. “Fire investigators have conducted preliminary crime scene assessment and a joint investigation between the [Cayman Islands Fire Service] and [Royal Cayman Islands Police Service] has now commenced regarding the circumstances that caused the fire,” police said in a statement. Aggravated burglary at East End home Police are investigating a report of two masked men, armed with a machete, who forced their way into a home in East End on Saturday night, 18 Nov., threatening the occupant inside. The incident occurred at about 9:20pm at an address at Austin Conolly Drive. “It was reported that two masked men forced their way into the residence when the occupant answered the door. The men brandished a machete at the occupant, demanded cash, and then searched the residence,” police said. The two men then broke into and searched two other apartments at the location, before leaving with cash and personal items. No one was injured during the incident, police said. Charity brunch raises $500,000 for Lighthouse School A charity brunch has raised more than $500,000 for the Lighthouse School, which caters for children with special needs. The funds were raised at the brunch at Mykonos Cayman restaurant in The Grove on Saturday, 4 Nov., and more donations are still coming in, organisers said. The brunch was organised by Taylor More, a board member of Lighthouse School, and Cassandra Lacelle, founder of Electric Media Group. A press release about the fundraising effort noted, “This remarkable sum will facilitate the acquisition of specialized equipment, including wheelchair- accessible desks and hydraulic lifts, the development and installation of a sensory room, renovation of a staff lounge, purchase of communication systems for non-verbal students, acquisition of playground equipment, and provision of support for physical therapy sessions and other vital assistance for students and their families.” Daniel Reid, president of the Lighthouse School board, said in the release, “The outpouring of support has exceeded our expectations, and the funds raised will directly transform the lives of the children at Lighthouse School. “This event has shown that when we come together with a shared purpose, we can achieve truly remarkable things.” Woman hospitalised after dog attack A woman was hospitalised after being attacked by a dog Friday night, 17 Nov., in West Bay. Police say they are investigating the incident, which happened shortly after 9:10pm on Friday, 17 Nov., outside an address in Bankers Road. “It was reported that a dog had gotten loose from the yard of the residence and had bitten a woman, who was passing by, several times, causing serious injuries to her legs and arm,” police said. The dog’s owner restrained the dog, and conducted first aid on the victim prior to the arrival of the police and emergency medical services, according to the RCIPS statement. The woman was transported to hospital by ambulance, where she remained over the weekend, being treated for what police described as “serious but non- life-threatening injuries”. Coast Guard medevacs sick cruise passenger in rough seas Members of the Cayman Islands Coast Guard carried out a mid-sea transfer, in rough conditions, of a sick cruise ship passenger in the early hours of Saturday morning. The Coast Guard posted a video on its Facebook page of the precarious-looking transfer of the passenger from the ship to its vessel. The emergency medical evacuation of the passenger occurred shortly before 1:30am from the cruise ship Carnival Conquest. In its post, the Coast Guard noted, “The transfer occurred approximately 2.3 miles from shore, in what could be best described as rough conditions.” The video shows two Coast Guard members holding the arms of the passenger, who is standing and wearing a life vest, and helping the person from the bottom of a stairway lowered from the ship onto the awaiting boat as waves crash around them. The patient was transported to Owen Roberts International Airport and then airlifted to the US by air ambulance for medical treatment. National Trust to attend COP28 with youth delegates The National Trust for the Cayman Islands will once again be participating in the COP international climate conference with young Caymanian delegates. “Cayman’s young people must understand the challenges that lie ahead and be prepared to meet them,” a National Trust press release noted. “COP28 is an excellent opportunity for our youth delegates to speak to a global audience, leading conversations while sitting next to world leaders.” The 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference or COP28 will be taking place at the Expo City in Dubai from 30 Nov. to 12 Dec. The conference has been held every year since the first UN climate agreement in 1992. It is used by governments to agree on policies to limit global temperature rises and adapt to impacts associated with climate change. In addition, the Cayman government is sending an official delegation and renowned oceanographer Sylvia Earle has announced that she will accompany the group. At the Lighthouse School fundraiser at Mykonos Cayman were, from left, Denise Williams, deputy principal, Taylor More, Lighthouse School mom and board member, Governor Jane Owen, Deniece Williams, acting principal, and Jenny Garrett, deputy principal. - Photo: Submitted cayman compass 2 N news WEEKLY, 24-30 NOVEMBER 2023You can have 5 chances to win up to $4,000 Christmas cash when you get a NO FEE loan with RBC! A bank for all of you Learn more at rbc.com/caribbean/christmascash ®/™ Trademark(s) of Royal Bank of Canada. Used under license. Limited time offer ending December 15, 2023. Subject to normal lending criteria. Special conditions apply. 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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 17483 ACROSS: 1 Befit, 4 Risible, 8 Sin, 9 Pavarotti, 10 Frazzle, 11 Palmy, 13 Ladder, 15 Lethal, 18 Tramp, 19 Syringa, 21 Prokofiev, 23 Run, 24 Culvert, 25 Loner. DOWN: 1 Bashful, 2 Finlandia, 3 Topaz, 4 Review, 5 Scruple, 6 Bit, 7 Edify, 12 Lohengrin, 14 Explore, 16 Learner, 17 Assist, 18 Topic, 20 Ravel, 22 Owl. What they’re saying Online Letters to the editor pic of the week I have written before about the importance of tourism for the Cayman Islands, but I’d like to engage those who believe that cruise tourists are simply the unwashed masses seeking trinkets from souvenir shops. Having spent 25 years serving these cruise guests, I can assure you that you are wrong. From the eastern to the western Caribbean, these cruise travellers have spent billions over the last 20 years. Every major Caribbean cruise port that services these guests has been made richer as a result. Using St. Thomas of the US Virgin Islands as an example, I can point to yearly revenue in the millions (one store) based solely on cruise ship passengers; 80% of those high-value items purchased were by cruise tourists. Naturally, there are important considerations to be made for port infrastructure, the number of cruise ships feasible on any given day, the costs incurred socially and economically, etc. However, to condescend to these cruise guests as the ‘cap and tee’ crowd is unbelievably arrogant and untrue. Cruise guests who enjoy their visit are likely to return as hotel guests. It’s disheartening to read comments about ‘this type’ of visitor. They may not be as wealthy as our hotel guests in high season, but does that make them less a guest to these islands? Are we not Caymankind to all? Are they not welcome for spending money to board a ship and visit these beautiful islands? Must you provide a financial statement before disembarking to see if you qualify to step foot on these shores? Yes, hotel stays generate more dollars daily than cruise visitors, but the tourism product must be a diversified offering. Like any government portfolio, diversity is key to ensuring revenue growth when the marketplace presents challenges. The government and the people will decide how important the cruise business is to these islands, but it’s important to clarify that ALL visitors are our guests and not to denigrate or underestimate the spending power of anyone. The right balance will ensure work for Caymanians, revenue for the government and revenue for Caymanian companies from ALL visitors who spend their time and money to grace us with a visit. Because if we don’t [welcome them], someone will. Bob Nickoles Cayman should appreciate cruise tourists Developer plans $100M apartment complex on Moon Bay More of the sea view we will no longer be able to enjoy roadside. Sarah Rowlands From an outsider’s perspective who has been visiting since 1988, Grand Cayman simply cannot sustain more development like this. Bill Denner When will we read: Planning has approved more roads through the eastern districts? Jenna Ford Snyman ‘Luxury complex’ must be the new buzz word to let Caymanians know that these developments are not intended for us. Aquinnah Ebanks Money talks, sadly, at the detriment of this island! Until people take to the streets in protest of these developments, nothing will change. Andrew Veganic A percentage of sales for low- interest loans for Caymanians or percentage of building should be designated for first-time Caymanian home ownership. Jon Soto Wondering where all that traffic is going to go, as if it’s not bad enough already. Britt McGregor Starved dog inspires ‘Justice for Wilbur’ campaign Completely vile and disgraceful behaviour. Very, very sick person to do this. Courtney Winter Too many animals being abused in this way. Sharon Davies Women’s rights activist Georgette Ebanks laid to rest A strong and persevering Caymanian woman, who did so much in her lifetime, for her family and for our islands. I really do hope we are curating educational resources to teach all children being educated in the Cayman Islands about our Caymanian history and will include individuals such as Ms. Georgette. Taura Ebanks Today, you are a frog This young amphibian was found on Old Prospect Road near the cemetery, as it progressed from tadpole to a mature Cuban tree frog. Unfortunately, it was seen residing on a discarded chip bag, not the best look for our natural environment. Compass journalist Seaford Russell Jr came upon this tiny creature – less than an inch long – on Saturday, 18 Nov. cayman compass 4 news N news WEEKLY, 24-30 NOVEMBER 2023WEEKLY, 24-30 NOVEMBER 2023cayman compass 5 WEEKLY, 24-30 NOVEMBER 2023RESHMA RAGOONATH rragoonath@compassmedia.ky Juliana O’Connor-Connolly piloted her first sitting of Parliament as premier Thursday morning, where the first order of business was to elect former Premier Sir Alden McLaughlin as new Speaker of the House. McLaughlin, the islands’ only premier to serve two consecutive terms, was nominated for Speaker by Opposition Leader Roy McTaggart which was seconded by O’Connor-Connolly. He was elected unopposed. In his inaugural speech as Speaker, McLaughlin advised the new United People’s Movement government “it was time for a reset”. “We will try again to give the country a mature and stable government,” he said, as he called on those in the O’Connor-Connolly administration to work together. McLaughlin, speaking to the upheaval that marked the PACT administration, said he had seen an “unprecedented level of political turmoil”, with members changing sides and positions so many times that “an observer will be forgiven for believing that Parliament is engaged in a high stakes game of musical chairs”. He said the music has stopped again as the country now has a “new premier, new ministers... repackaged ministers, a rebranded government”, and the third Speaker since the start of the new legislative term. Former Premier Wayne Panton, who resigned from his post last week, paving the way for O’Connor- Connolly’s premiership, was travelling and absent from the House for the election of Speaker. In his address, McLaughlin told the House, “My fervent prayer and, I believe, that of most of the people of this country, is that music will not be heard again until the next general elections which are constitutionally due by May 2025,” he said. He also used the opportunity to remind the voting public of the consequences of “trying a thing” when they elected an unprecedented number of independent MPs. He said that there are still many in Cayman who believe that party politics is a bad thing, adding, “whether you call it a group, a team, a movement or a party”, governing effectively requires a set of people who agree on a broad set of principles and policies, and how to move forward with them. Call for cohesiveness He urged members of government to put behind them the events of the past two-and-a-half years, to “work assiduously and cohesively and achieve as many of the goals you have set before the next election cycle”. McLaughlin’s election as Speaker is seen as a way to bring unity to the House since he is an Opposition member, not someone from the government benches. He acknowledged this in his speech as he thanked the premier for her nomination and promised to maintain an unbiased approach in his role, continuing the independence of the Speaker. “I wish to make something absolutely clear – the Speaker belongs to the Parliament. The Speaker’s allegiance is to the Parliament. The Speaker’s role requires him or her to be objective and unbiased in presiding in Parliament. I commend the premier having the confidence and courage to ask me, a founding member of the Progressives, a former leader and the current chairman of that political party, to sit as Speaker,” he said. He added he was certain that the premier has done so because she knows that he is “deeply conscious of the importance of preserving the independence and respectability” of the office he now holds. McLaughlin, who has been a legislator for the last 23 years, symbolically donned the Speaker’s robe after taking his oath of office, which was administered by Governor Jane Owen. In congratulating McLaughlin on his new role, the governor reminded him that as he assumed the Speaker’s robes, that responsibility is “the representation of the highest form of democracy we have here in our beloved Cayman Islands”. She said, “I wish you Godspeed and wisdom over the coming weeks and months as you carry out this really important role for us all.” Across the aisle McLaughlin, in explaining his decision to accept the role, said he did it for the same reason when McLaughlin assumes Speaker’s role: ‘Time for a reset’ Sir Alden McLaughlin takes his oath of office for his new role as Speaker of the House, as Governor Jane Owen looks on. 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From USD $3.4m with one year warranty and exible owner nancing. “The Speaker’s role requires him or her to be objective and unbiased in presiding in Parliament.” Sir Alden McLaughlin, Speaker of the House he entered politics more than two decades ago - “for love of country”. “My first loyalty has always been and always will be for my country and my beloved people,” he said, as he assured the UPM government that he will do all he could to facilitate their legislative programme and help them conduct the important business of the country in Parliament. However, as he spoke to his constituents and party members, McLaughlin said he is not leaving the Progressives. O’Connor-Connolly had called the special meeting of the House, the second in just over a week, to fill the Speaker’s chair and pass key amendments, including changes to the pension law to allow for increased withdrawals for such things as deposits on mortgages. The first special meeting was triggered by the Opposition to debate a no-confidence motion in then Premier Wayne Panton and his administration after West Bay West MP McKeeva Bush left the government backbench. That move put the House in a 9-9 deadlock. The Speaker’s chair was left vacant following the resignation of West Bay Central MP Katherine Ebanks-Wilks, who stepped down to accept a ministerial role in the United People’s Movement government. Initially, the government offered the Speaker’s role to Panton after he resigned following a no- confidence vote last week, which he narrowly survived. However, on 21 Nov., Panton announced his decision to decline the role, saying that it “is in the best interest of the people of my community of Newlands, my country and my family”. Panton will be focusing on his MP duties and said “wherever I sit I will be supporting the Government where it is in the best interests of our people and our country.” Apart from the election of the new Speaker, lawmakers are expected to debate 10 pieces of legislation, including the National Pensions (Amendment) Bill, 2023 which seeks to increase the maximum amount for withdrawals from pension plans for deposits on the purchase or construction of homes; purchasing residential property; making reduction payments on mortgages or real estate loans; and paying off mortgages. O’Connor-Connolly, in a statement on Wednesday afternoon on the second special meeting, stated that the priority will be electing the Speaker of the House. However, she said, government will also continue to pursue an active legislative agenda with a number of bills to be passed. “I feel certain that members of the community will be keen to follow the debates during this session and particularly those surrounding the National Pensions (Amendment) Bill, which aligns with the government’s commitment to support economic and housing needs in the Cayman Islands by improving the likelihood of homeownership for Caymanians and easing the cost of living with a reduction in mortgage balances,” she said. Thursday’s meeting was also the first for André Ebanks as the new deputy premier. Premier Juliana O’Connor-Connolly converses with Deputy Premier André Ebanks at the start of Thursday’s meeting. cayman compass 7 WEEKLY, 24-30 NOVEMBER 2023ANDREL HARRIS aharris@compassmedia.ky As many as 85 guns on the streets of Cayman have been traced to various crimes, with police unsure how many of those weapons are still in working order. And, over the last seven years, the RCIPS has compiled a database of more than 200 illegal firearms. Of those weapons, several have been used in a range offences, from grisly murders in broad daylight to guns being fired in the air by drunken men in nightclub parking lots and a host of other crimes. This information has been made available for the first time as the RCIPS has partially pulled back the veil of secrecy around the state of illegal gun use in Cayman – revealing that more than seven dozen illegal firearms that have been used have not been recovered. During his first media roundtable discussion on Friday, 17 Nov., Police Commissioner Kurt Walton said the RCIPS’s ballistics hub had identified 85 unique profiles, each for an illegal firearm. ‘Shelf life’ for firearms Of the 85 firearms, 19 had been used in two or more crimes. “What we don’t know is, of the 85, how many are still usable and exist, because guns can have a shelf life, depending on the exposure to the elements and everything else,” said Walton, whose three- decade-long RCIPS career once saw him patrolling Cayman streets as part of the armed policing unit. Of the 19 guns used in multiple crimes, the most deadly is thought to have been a 9mm Luger handgun that first appeared on the police’s radar in 2011, when it was used in a homicide – one of several gang killings late that year. What authorities know about the gun has been pieced together from bullet casings found at various crime scenes. It was also used in two other murders, including the November 2019 shooting of Shaquille Bush, who was gunned down in a hail of bullets by his father Roger Bush. That gun may have been lost forever, though, as the prosecution’s star witness claimed at trial that Roger Bush threw the gun into the sea. Another firearm for hire was a 9mm handgun used in the killing of retired prison officer Harry Elliott Jr., who was shot and killed in a gambling den on School Road during a botched robbery carried out by Justin Jackson and Eric Brian Williams-Soto, who have both been convicted of manslaughter. Months prior to Elliott’s killing, the same gun was used by Luisto Hernandez, who shot his stepfather at close range. The weapon was never found, but ballistics evidence linked it to multiple other crimes – suggesting it was a gun for hire, available to those in the community with the right connections. “The evidence would suggest that some of these weapons are being rented out by persons to commit various crimes,” said Walton, who acknowledged that finding the guns has posed a significant challenge to police. Locating the mystery guns During the past seven years, police have seized more than 127 illegal firearms. However, it’s not clear how many of those weapons were used in the commission of multiple offences. With no gun-manufacturing plants or retail stores selling firearms in Cayman, the main way that people get their hands on illegal weapons has historically been through Jamaican drug canoes and Honduran fishing vessels. Although police have been able to make several successful drug interdictions on the high seas, there are vessels that get through undetected, loaded with an assortment of narcotics and guns. “The prices vary from whether or not the guns is used, and the type of the gun,” one former convict, who has served prison time for possessing an illegal firearm, told the Compass. “Most times when a drug boat lands, there’ll be, like, two or even three guns, as well.” Recently, police were also able to confirm a long-suspected theory – that illegal guns were being used in one jurisdiction and shipped to another by way of the drug canoes. “To date we have seized three guns that were matched to incidents in Jamaica,” Walton said. Of those three guns, one is said to have been connected to five murders, and police were able to seize it before it could be used to commit similar crimes in Cayman. “I’ve said it before, and that is when the guns get across our borders we have failed and then it becomes our problem,” Walton said. But police are finding that criminals are becoming more resourceful. “The other day Customs and Border Control were able to successfully intercept three guns that were shipped to Cayman by way of a courier,” said Walton, who added that this was proof of an evolving threat. Cayman’s gun laws carry stiff penalties with mandatory minimum sentences of 10 years in prison – barring exceptional circumstances. Nonetheless, many would- be criminals are not dissuaded by the potential lengthy jail times. Convincing illegal gun owners to turn over their weapons is also no easy task. In 2018, when police held a gun amnesty, 18 weapons were surrendered. At the time, police partnered with pastors and other religious leaders who served as a bridge between law enforcement and the community. “We have found that the trust between pastors and the members of the community made it easy for some persons to surrender their guns to them,” said Walton. “The pastors in turn handed over the guns to us, and so that is not an option that we are ruling out just yet.” Commissioner of Police Kurt Walton Police: 85 guns linked to crimes still on the streets NORMA CONNOLLY nconnolly@compassmedia.ky The Grand Court has granted conditional release for the third time to a convicted murderer, who committed burglary while on parole after serving 24 years in prison for killing a female shopkeeper in West Bay. Phillip Glennon Ebanks, 58, was jailed in November 2019 for breaking into a woman’s house in May that year, while being free ‘on licence’ from his sentence for murder under the Conditional Release Act. This is the third time Ebanks has been released on licence. The first was after he served his sentence for murder in 2013, and the second in 2019 after he served a prison term for committing two burglaries in 2015. Ebanks was originally jailed in 1989, after he was convicted of the 1982 fatal shooting of Una Yates, known as ‘Miss Che- Che’, during a robbery of West Bay grocery store when he was 17 years old. In his order releasing Ebanks on Thursday, 16 Nov., Justice Richard Williams said he was satisfied the prisoner had been “rehabilitated to the extent that he would not again be a risk to the public if he were released”. In his earlier court appearances, Ebanks had blamed his drug use for his burglary offences. The judge imposed a lengthy list of conditions to Ebanks’ release, including that he reside at the Hope for Today Foundation – a facility for addicts – for a minimum of six months; and be placed on a 24-hour electronic monitor for the first seven days after release, and thereafter between 6pm and 6am for the next three months. Richards also ordered Ebanks to submit to random drug testing and attend group and/or rehabilitative programmes. The judge said if a case status report, to be submitted to the court three months after Ebanks enters Hope for Today Foundation, shows he has not complied with any of the imposed conditions, the court “may then review whether to revoke his release on licence”. He added, “Having regard to all the recent reports filed, as well as Mr. Ebanks’ conduct in the prison and on the whole compliance with regulations, it does appear that he would now comply with the conditions attached to his licence. “Although I am concerned about the various breaches of his licence and the nature of his reoffending when previously released on licence, it appears that he more recently has taken advantage of the opportunities made available to him.” Released murderer paroled for the third time “When the guns get across our borders we have failed and then it becomes our problem.” Kurt Walton, Police commissioner cayman compass 8 news N news WEEKLY, 24-30 NOVEMBER 2023Sponsored content With spectacular views of the George Town harbour and mixed-use retail and commercial spaces, the Flagship building makes for a prime downtown location for small- and mid-sized businesses to open their new location or expand their operations. 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You simply need to choose your space’s paint colours and supply furniture, appliances and IT equipment, allowing your business’s new home to be fully customised for functionality, form and flow. “Flagship offers one of the most convenient locations within the George Town vicinity,” said Kristy Rivers, Dart vice president of business development and leasing. “Understanding the opportunities available for customisable spaces at the Flagship building truly makes this location unique for your business needs.” Centrally located in the heart of the capital and just minutes from the Government Administration Building, major law firms, local banks and the courthouse, this desirable location is the ideal place to solidify your office presence or expand your team. Find your new business home at Flagship For further information on opportunities in Flagship, contact our team today at leasing@dart.ky or (345) 640-3600. With spectacular views of the George Town harbour and mixed-use retail and commercial spaces, the Flagship building makes for a prime downtown location for small- and mid-sized businesses to open their new location or expand their operations. While a select number of upper-floor units have balcony access, all of the private, commercial office spaces can be designed and customised to meet the specific needs of your business. Dart’s team conducts the majority of the fitout and will ensure that every aspect – from signing your lease to moving in – is a seamless and smooth experience, allowing you to keep focused on your business. With the help of trusted local interior designers and architects, Dart will transform available shell and core units into a purpose- built space with modern, high-quality finishes. You simply need to choose your space’s paint colours and supply furniture, appliances and IT equipment, allowing your business’s new home to be fully customised for functionality, form and flow. “Flagship offers one of the most convenient locations within the George Town vicinity,” said Kristy Rivers, Dart vice president of business development and leasing. “Understanding the opportunities available for customisable spaces at the Flagship building truly makes this location unique for your business needs.” Centrally located in the heart of the capital and just minutes from the Government Administration Building, major law firms, local banks and the courthouse, this desirable location is the ideal place to solidify your office presence or expand your team. For further information on opportunities in Flagship, contact our team today at leasing@dart.ky or (345) 640-3600. cayman compass 9 WEEKLY, 24-30 NOVEMBER 2023Next >