Highlights
from the Print Newspaper edition - Issue
No. 513
Updated as of | Monday,
20 October 2003 |
4:00PM
Up Front
News
Editorial
Letter to the Editor
News about Cayman in the Foreign Press
Pet Corner
News From Our Region
Community Calendar
Sports
Sports Calendar Events
A lack of interest by homosexual athletes will prevent the Norwegian Sun from visiting us in January, but that has not stopped the controversy as...
Gay Cruise Off, Petition On
The Gay, Lesbian, Bi-sexual and Transgender (GLBT) Sports Community Charity Event that was to take place upon the Norwegian Sun and call into port at Grand Cayman in January has been cancelled.
According to a spokes-person for Cruise & Resort Connection, Inc., based in Connecticut, the cruise was cancelled because the speakers wanted a bigger audience. There had only been about 100 bookings for the cruise and the speakers that were scheduled to appear wanted there to be around 500 passengers.
The cruise has been rescheduled for May but will cater towards lesbians only. This cruise has been organised to raise money for Breast Cancer awareness, and will exclude Grand Cayman in its ports of call.
Meanwhile, Cayman Net News has learned that representatives from local churches throughout the West Bay area have formed a petition and gathered signatures to try to stop the cruise from calling at George Town.
Anti-gay cruise activist Mr Garrett Haylock said, "I have been instrumental in getting everyone together and organising this petition." He also stated that he was aware that the cruise had now been cancelled.
"The petition was passed around the Church of God and the Wesleyan Holiness Churches in West Bay and we obtained around 550 signatures from the two congregations," he continued.
Rev John Case, Wesleyan Holiness Church, said, "This petition was formed by the Pastor's and Laymen of the Churches of West Bay in response to Garrett Haylock's letter to the editor. We wanted to let the officials know that we (the Pastors and Laymen of West Bay) supported him in this matter."
According to an informed source, the petition had been passed around at least one school in the West Bay area and students were told to sign it or face individual consultation.
Rev Case said, "It (the petition) was taken to the Ministers' Association to see if it could be passed around in the other churches and schools in town.
"It was sent throughout Wesleyan Christian Academy because it was the only high school in West Bay."
Rev Stanwyck Myles, of Church of God Chapel, said he was not aware that the cruise had been cancelled. He said, "We held a meeting of Pastors and concerned citizens in the area and decided to form a petition that was going to be presented to the Leader of Government Business, the Hon McKeeva Bush. The petition started about a month ago."
When asked if he was aware that the petition had been distributed in local schools, Rev Myles said, "I discouraged children in my congregation signing the petition. I felt that they had to be 18 before they signed."
The total number of signatures of the petition
is not yet known, these numbers were due to be collated on Saturday,
18 October, and this information presented to the Hon McKeeva
Bush
at a meeting on Tuesday between him and the church representatives.
The Cayman Ministers' Association (CMA) had distributed the petition throughout the Island, not just in the West Bay area.
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New
Mental Health Centre Is Opened
Cutting the ribbon to officially open the new Mental Health Centre are (l-r) HE the Governor Mr Bruce Dinwiddy, Leader of Government Business, Hon McKeeva Bush and Minister of Health, Hon Gilbert McLean.
The Health Services Authority (HSA) opened its much-awaited Mental Health Centre at the Cayman Islands Hospital on Friday, 17 October.
Mr Stephen Scott, Chairman of the Health Services Authority Board welcomed HE the Governor Mr Bruce Dinwiddy, the Leader of Government Business Mr McKeeva Bush, the Hon Gilbert McLean, Minister of Health Services, and other distinguished guests.
At the opening of the new Mental Health Centre were (l-r) HSA Chief Executive Officer Mr Michael Elliott, HE the Governor Mr Dinwiddy, his wife Mrs Emma Dinwiddy, Leader of Government Business Hon McKeeva Bush, Health Ministry Permanent Secretary Mrs Andrea Bryan, Chairman of the HSA Mr Stephen Scott, and Minister of Health, Hon Gilbert McLean.
After a blessing and prayer for healing for patients led by Dr the Reverend Courtney Cummings, visitors were addressed by Mr Michael Elliott, HSA Chief Executive Officer. Mr Elliott remarked that the day's event was "not a simple achievement," adding, "No more lock-ups, no more prison, no more slow boat to Jamaica for these troubled souls. God is good." Mr. Elliott continued, "Without dedicated staff, this would have become tomorrow, tomorrow and another tomorrow."
He also said a special thankyou to all the "little people" who come to work in the hospital day after day.
HE the Governor, Mr Bruce Dinwiddy referred to the opening of the centre as a "turning point in the approach to the mental health needs of this community."
He spoke of the brave men and women who choose to speak out about mental illness, stamping down the stigma attached to mental illness. He said that in the Americas one in four adults would suffer from some sort of mental illness in their lives, and that all of us would experience it in some way in our families and workplace, adding, "I certainly have."
The Governor went on to
say that mental illness was "as natural and shameless as
physical illness" and, visibly moved, he suggested people
should always try to support their loved ones in these situations.
The Leader of Government Business, Mr McKeeva Bush said that the field of mental illness remained one of the least understood areas of medicine. He reminisced about the countless, heart-rending encounters he had had with individuals whose family members were affected by mental illness in the days when there were not the facilities to deal with them adequately.
He remarked that families throughout the community would be pleased that their loved ones could be brought to the centre, within reach of their concerned relatives. Mr Bush congratulated the Minister of Health for realising a long-term goal with the opening of the centre. He finished by saying that we should all remember that "everyone is human."
The Hon Gilbert McLean, Minister of Health said: "Medical research indicates that people are not born with mental illness, nor is it part of their personality. Anyone can suffer from mental illness."
He remarked how important it was that World Mental Health day on 10 October had focused attention on the identification and treatment of emotional and behavioural problems in adults and children.
The Minister compared the inappropriate settings where patients used to be treated, police cells, prisons, overseas, with the impressive new facility.
The new Mental Health Centre is for treating acute patients with conditions, rather than being a residential facility. Mr McLean said that the Ministry was committed to addressing a residential facility in the very near future.
Detectives are investigating a burglary at a jewellery store on West Bay Road that was discovered around 6:45 am Friday. It was reported that the glass front door to the premises was smashed.
In a second commercial break in overnight, detectives are investigating a burglary at a store in the Jack and Jill Building in the central George Town area in which a large glass window was smashed and at least two watches were taken from the display. The incident happened around 3 am.
New bid to tackle rush-hour traffic chaos
West Bay Police have started a traffic scheme on the West Bay Road and Galleria Loop aimed at easing the flow of traffic heading into West Bay during the evening weekday rush-hour.
All traffic heading in the direction of West Bay, whether coming from George Town along West Bay Road or from the Harquail By-Pass (Esterly Tibbets Highway) will be directed on to West Bay Road and then encouraged to use both lanes, starting from the Lawrence Boulevard junction (by Wendy's Restaurant) and then merging back at the mini-roundabout. The galleria loop will be closed to northbound traffic heading towards West Bay.
Vehicles heading into George Town from west
Bay will be directed on to the Galleria Loop at the mini roundabout.
Police officers will be located at various locations in this area
to help direct traffic and give instructions.
When the scheme is not in operation motorists must abide by the traffic signs in place. In other words, the centre lane will revert to a turning and merge lane.
The scheme will be assessed for effectiveness and any people who need more information can contact Chief Inspector Dennis Brady at West Bay Police Station on 9493999 or Woman Police Constable Maria Lavin on 9165092.
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Hospital
to offer new cardiac services
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The Cayman Islands Hospital has enhanced its cardiac programme with the introduction of new technology and services. The hospital has acquired a new state-of-the-art transaesophageal cardiac echo probe machine that will allow trained physicians to conduct more advanced cardio procedures previously not available on the island.
The machine will be fully operational within the next week in the new Cardiology unit located on the ground floor, adjacent to the Phlebotomy Unit in the main hospital building.
The transaesophageal echocardiography uses sound waves to produce an image of the heart and allows the physician to see how it is functioning. This test can show the doctor detailed size, shape, and movement of the heart muscle, and the condition of the aorta, which is the main blood vessel supplying blood to the body.
The machine can also show how the heart valves are working and how blood is flowing through a patient's heart. It is particularly useful when a transthoracic echocardiogram (traditional heart ultrasound from the front of the chest) is not providing good images.
The Cayman Islands Hospital now provides a comprehensive range of cardiac specialist services including EKG, cardiac ultrasound, stress testing and holter monitoring for the evaluation of heart rhythms, pacemaker insertion and their newest service, transaesophageal echocardiography.
Health Services Authority Chief Executive Officer, Mr Michael Elliott said: "This is the first phase of an on-going Cardiology Department development programme at the Cayman Islands Hospital which will elevate our cardiology services to be on par with comparable medical facilities in the United States. One of our objectives is to make the Cardiology Centre at the Cayman Islands Hospital a centre of excellence within the Caribbean."
Mr Elliot continues, "Our development programme will be on-going and we expect, in the near future, to offer a full service Cardiac Catheterisation Lab. When we fulfil our aspirations the Cayman Islands Hospital Cardiology Department will be the premier medical facility in the Caribbean."
Cardiac catheterisation is a diagnostic procedure used to examine the blood vessels of the heart. It allows the cardiologist to assess the pumping function of the heart and to examine the coronary arteries. By combining the information obtained during this procedure with information from other diagnostic tests, the cardiologist is able to accurately diagnose problems that may exist, and to choose the most effective treatment.
Chief of Cardiology at the Cayman Islands Hospital Dr Neeraj Prasad said, "Within one year the Cardiology Department will be able to offer the most comprehensive range of invasive and non-invasive cardiac services to meet the needs of the Island. I am delighted to be part of the Cayman Islands Hospital as these exciting developments become reality."
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Tea at the Governor's
for senior citizens
Mrs Emma Dinwiddy (2nd from right) enjoys a chat with David and Jewel Smalldon and Mrs Josie Solomon (right).
Older residents of the Cayman Islands were recently treated to a special afternoon of tea and entertainment during the annual Governor's Tea Party in recognition of Older Persons Month.
His Excellency the Governor Mr Bruce Dinwiddy CMG and Mrs Emma Dinwiddy hosted the event and were joined by other officials including Dr the Hon Frank McField, and his Permanent Secretary Mr Carson K Ebanks MBE JP, as well as Director Ms Deanna Lookloy along with senior staff and community workers from the Department of Children and Family Services.
The older guests were treated to performances of music and poetry, including a piano piece by His Excellency the Governor Mr Dinwiddy, a harmonica solo by Johnny McLean of East End, a Swiss love song by Freddie Schultheiss, and instrumentals by Sue Horrocks and Stephanie Williams.
Student Rochella Moya plays the steel drums.
This month-long programme of events continues throughout the Islands and includes local activities, outings, receptions, media appearances, church services, district tea parties, talent shows, a Senior Citizen's Day and a Young At Heart writing competition.
A Seniors' Picnic will be held at Smith Cove on Wednesday, 29 October from 10.30 am to 2 pm as part of the George Town District day to which older residents are invited.
The Older Persons events are being co-coordinated by a team that consists of representatives of the Cayman Islands Hospital, Community Service and district community groups.
For information contact Public Health Workers Joy Merren or Clara Smith on 244-2630; Children and Family Services' Adult Special Needs Supervisor Dawn Rankine on 244-3448; or Community Development Co-coordinator Catherine Tyson on 949-3885.
Donovan is winner in FCCA essay contest
Essay Winner,
Donovan Kellyman
Donovan Kellyman, until the summer a student at the St Ignatius High School, has been selected as the second place winner in the senior division of a Caribbean Children's Essay Competition.
The Florida Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) Foundation for the Caribbean Children's Essay Contest ran the competition under the theme, What Steps Can/Has My Country Taken Towards Improving The Cruise Passenger Experience While In My Country?
Locally there were three entries in the senior division, and regionally entries were received from 16 countries. The first and third place winners were from the Bahamas and Dominica respectively.
"I am delighted that Donovan's hard work has paid off, literally in this case," commented the Hon McKeeva Bush, Minister for Tourism. "By taking the time to research and write this essay, Donovan has not only learned more about what the Cayman Islands is doing to enhance the cruise visitor's experience, but he has also won a cash scholarship of US$1,500.00 and his school will receive a monetary award of US$750.00," the Minister continued.
When asked how he felt about coming second, Donovan said: "It is hard to believe that I came second in the entire Caribbean. I am thrilled." The ninth grade student, who now studies in Canada added: "It is really fulfilling to write about my country and know that people elsewhere have read what I wrote. I always welcome any opportunity I get to promote my country."
The FCCA Foundation for the Children's Essay Contest takes place every year, and it bears witness to the commitment of the FCCA to being a responsible corporate citizen in the countries with which its members do business. "I challenge other businesses, not only those in tourism, to encourage our youth to excel and to give back to the Cayman Islands community in a similar manner," concluded the Hon McKeeva Bush.
Governor tours The Ritz-Carlton Residences
HE the Governor Mr Bruce H Dinwiddy CMG and his wife Mrs Emma Dinwiddy toured The Residences at The Ritz-Carlton showroom recently. Pictured with them are Mrs Jacqueline Hennings, Social Secretary to His excellency the Governor and Ms Nicola de Lima, Vice President of Sales.
Visitors experienced everything Cayman businesses had to offer at Expo 2003
Best Single Booth: Ms Sara Dingle, representing the Christie Tomlinson Memorial Hospital, receives an award for Best Single Booth from Chamber CEO Mr Wil Pineau.
An unprecedented number of local consumers converged on the Lions Centre last week, to experience the Chamber of Commerce Business Expo 2003.
More than 5,000 guests registered at the event, while an estimated 2,000 visitors by-passed the registration desk to enjoy displays put on by Cayman's leading merchants.
"This year's Expo is by far the most attended in the 12-year history of the event. We are pleased with the event's success, as it means that our exhibiting businesses reaped the benefits of numerous contacts with potential customers," Chamber of Commerce CEO Mr Wil Pineau said.
He also revealed that each Expo visitor entering the grand prize draw was required to visit at least 15 booths which translated to 75,000 individual confirmed customer contacts with exhibiting businesses.
"This was a truly outstanding result. This figure does not include an additional 2,000 visitors who we believe visited the Expo but did not complete the loyalty cards. I am positive that many of these contacts will lead to sales for exhibiting businesses," he said.
The liberalisation of the local telecommunications industry added extra interest to this year's Expo, with visitors thronging the booths of the event's major sponsor Digicel, long-time service provider Cable & Wireless, and new entrant AT&T Wireless.
The draw of new telecommunications products and services was a powerful one, as Expo visitors clamoured to see what each telecommunications company would be offering. Cable & Wireless took the opportunity to launch the company's new GSM Mobile technology, while Digicel and AT&T Wireless signed up potential customers to launch their services in early 2004.
While the assembled Government and industry representatives discussed the event in the context of supporting the local economy, the Expo's exhibitors put their energy into creating exciting and interactive displays of their products and services.
Mr Pineau commented on the standard of the exhibitor booths, saying, "The exhibitors' hard work certainly paid off, with many visitors commenting that the event reminded them of shows that they see in North America."
Winners of the competition as selected by the judges were:
Best multiple booth: Flowers Bottled Water; Runner-up: Tortuga Rum Company Ltd. Best single booth: Chrissie Tomlinson Memorial Hospital; Runner-up: Paramount Carpets Sales and Services. Special Award to Cable & Wireless for Outstanding Booth Design.
Writing competition deadline is extended
The deadline for the Young At Heart writing competition, which is part of the Older Persons Month activities, has been extended until the end of this month.
The event is being sponsored by Cayman National Bank which is offering a prize fund of $500.
In the pieces, younger people can write about their parents, grandparents or other older people. There are categories for children (5-9 years), teens, adults and older people. Entries should be essays of 250 to 400 words or poems of at least 100 words.
They should be sent by Friday, 31 October to Young At Heart, c/o Government Administration Building or faxed to 949-5936.
Walkers' employee Tonia gains training certificate
Tonia Ebanks, who recently acquired her CIPD certificate.
Walkers' law firm employee, Ms Tonia Ebanks, has recently returned from an intensive training programme in London where she acquired her Chartered Institute of Personal Development (CIPD) Certificate in training practice.
The CIPD is a widely regarded qualification, and places special emphasis on developing trainer's knowledge and skills in a practical context, and offers a means of professional recognition in the field of training and development.
Now that her training is complete, Ms Ebanks has returned to Walkers to begin a new position as training and information technology (IT) support assistant.
She began working at Walkers in 1998 as a secretary trainee and relief receptionist, but with sponsorship from the firm, Ms Ebanks obtained the training she needed to become a legal secretary, and eventually an executive legal secretary.
"When we recognised Ms Ebanks' interest and ability in training, and her desire to make training the focus of her career, we were pleased to support her," said a spokesperson for Walkers' human resource department.
Soundings exhibition opens at National Gallery
Mrs Adrianne Dart and Mr Bendel Hydes greet guests at the opening of Soundings.
Renowned artist Bendel Hydes unveiled his solo exhibition called Soundings, at the National Gallery recently.
Declaring the exhibition open, Mrs Adrianne Dart, representing the Dart Foundation which has sponsored the exhibition, assisted Mr Hydes in cutting the ribbon.
Mrs Dart commented on the depth of colour that was evident in Mr Hydes' work, and expressed the desire the Dart Foundation would continue to promote the arts in the community.
The exhibition of Mr Hydes' work in this Quincentennial year has been the initiative of the Quincentennial Celebrations Office and the National Gallery, and shows the work done by Mr Hydes from 1989 to 2001.
"Bendel Hydes is a highly sensitive artist who accurately intellectualises life in much the same way as his forefathers of the Cayman Islands would have fathomed the sea," commented Mrs Nancy Barnard, curator of the National Gallery.
The exhibition is made up of 28 works consisting of large-scale oil paintings on canvas and smaller mixed media works on prepared paper. It is the result of careful research that the National Gallery carried out over a period of 15 months, and comes from private and public collections in the Cayman Islands.
Speaking at the opening, Leader of Government Business, the Hon McKeeva Bush said that Mr Hydes was "an artist extraordinaire, whose unique style and creativity as a painter have elevated and inspired us to think seriously about the beauty and splendour of the Cayman Islands and our people."
Soundings will be on exhibit at the National Gallery until 27 December.
Ready for record trade show next year
Down to business: (left to right) Mr Marcus Simmonds, Mr Mikey Areson, Ms Monique Hamaty-Simmonds, Mr Robert Hamaty at the Tortuga Rum Company booth at the Florida Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) 10th Annual Caribbean Conference and trade show. Next year's conference is to be hosted by the Cayman Islands from 4-8 October. Some 1,004 people registered at this year's St Maarten show. Next year's is expected to be bigger.
Personals
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I'm a full figured gal with a beautiful white and grey tabby mix. I've been at the Cayman Humane Society (CHS) shelter since 2 August when I came in with my sister.
Our family developed allergies and were unable to keep us in the house any more, so they hoped we'd find a nice home by giving us up for adoption.
Now that my sister's found a home, I'm awfully lonely. I'm two years old and have a very settled attitude. I'm not really particular about kids, but I wouldn't mind another cat in the house.
If you have a nice quiet home you'd like to share with me, I'd love you to come down here and take me home with you. I'll be waiting, so please come soon.
Ziggy
I was found as a small pup roaming the streets. Boy, was it scary out there. I'm really glad someone picked me up and got me away from all those big fast cars that were honking at me.
I really miss my family though. I've made some really nice friends while I've been in here, but I'd really like a family to play with and maybe take me to the beach for a swim.
I've been waiting here since
August and I so long for a good home. You think maybe you've got
one for me?
Call the CHS on 949-1461.
Pet Tip of the Week:
Check your pet's collar often. If you can't get two fingers under
it, it's time to replace it immediately.
Resisting Economic Terrorism
Recently, it has come to our attention that certain elements of the Government and its party hierarchy, presumably unhappy with the independent style of reporting of the news, have embarked on a campaign to economically deprive and silence us.
Two of our Government-related advertising accounts have been cancelled recently, and the person who controls a third account told us that he had been chastised for advertising with us.
In the private sector, two other advertisers informed us that they had been receiving pressure from a political entity to pull all adverts with us, despite the fact that one business in particular has enjoyed a mutually beneficial relationship with this newspaper.
Though these business people did not imply they were threatened, it was clear to us that they were concerned with the potential ramifications from the powers-that-be if they decided to continue adverting.
These methods of controlling the press are not unknown to the publisher of this newspaper, who encountered similar tactics from the Government back in the days of the venerable Cayman Islands' Nor'wester magazine.
This systematic, bullying approach to controlling the news disseminated to the public might not be akin to incarcerating those who write things the government would rather the public not read, but ultimately, if carried out across a large enough scale, could end in the same result.
We maintain that any newspaper worth its salt will not always find itself in good favour with the government if it is serving the public properly, because one of the roles of a newspaper, like an ombudsman, is to help contain the human nature to abuse power.
Seeing the disdain in which some members of the current Government hold the Opposition, it comes as no surprise to us that Cayman Net News is viewed similarly.
One point we want to make, however, is that we have not pledged our allegiance to either of the present political parties in this country.
From an editorial standpoint, we will praise worthy accomplishments, policies and ideas from either side of the political spectrum, just as we will critique what we feel is wrong coming from either Government or Opposition elements.
With regard to news content, as long as there is information that the public has a right to know to report, no matter who it upsets, this publication will continue writing that news, without fear of losing favour. We believe that this is the true role of a newspaper, and that it is a vital one to our society's progress.
In the long run, we think even some of our detractors will come to appreciate the role we play.
Though some are trying their best to see that we fail, we vow to continue on. The recent actions of those who would keep the public in the dark have made us even more determined than ever to persevere.
We are grateful to those advertisers who have stuck with us, some even having to instruct their agencies specifically to include us in campaigns, knowing that the combination of print and on-line versions of our newspaper reaches not only the residents of this country, but the rest of the world as well.
The days of backroom agreements and secrets deals that never reached public knowledge are past in the Cayman Islands, like the seafaring days of the schooner.
The public today now expects transparency when it comes to the dealings of Government, and there is no going back to the uninformed days of old
Rest assured, no amount of political bullying is going to silence our presses. Those who believe that a few pieces of silver can buy us are seriously mistaken about our mission.
Political parties defined by more than just a word
Dear Sir,
An editorial that appeared in your sister daily publication on Tuesday, 14 October needs a reply and I am choosing your daily newspaper to do so.
It has been said by men of old that it is best to "let sleeping dogs lie," but I would be most remiss of my duty as a progressive thinking citizen if I would not reply to their most shallow editorial under the caption "Party Woes."
Their editorial is shallow (in the opinion of this writer) because it failed to stimulate the general public to think beyond the current "box" mentality. Why, in fact it encourages us all to be satisfied with the status quo, and that because we are a small territory, we are just too small for any thing that might be beneficial to the citizenry in terms of better Governance, more transparency and accountability.
It is quite ironic, but in an earlier editorial by them, they had in-fact lauded the Draft Constitution, which in itself, cites at page 35, section 32 [2] that (and I quote) "If a political party gains a majority of seats..."
If the Draft Constitution, which they so liked before, encourages, even enshrines in itself to the notion of political parties, how can they now go so far as to suggest that they are not certain if political parties will survive the next general elections?
And another matter, too. Who says that a political party must have the word "p-a-r-t-y" as part of its name to be recognised as a party? I can think quite quickly of a few names of where a party exists, but its name does not spell it out that it is.
What about the Palestine Liberation Organisation? What about the Bahamas Free National Movement? What about the People's National Congress/Reform of Guyana? And while I do not speak French, Haiti has its Convergence Democratique (CD). And what about Trinidad & Tobago, where they have their United National Congress.
I have even heard of the New Jewels Movement being in existence as a political party in another Caribbean Island. These are all, Mr Editor, mature and long- standing political parties and they do not have the word "PARTY" in their names. That assertion would make the notion of Dr Martin Luther King Jr's struggles all in vein because he did not have a "party" behind him.
So too, it would cut off at the knees the struggles of Mr Nelson Mandela in South Africa under the African National Congress (ANC) because it too, does not have the name party imbedded in its name.
Mr Editor, I am sure you will agree that what makes a political party is not its name, but its character, and what it stands for. And to put it more bluntly, Mr Editor, what makes political parties relevant today is the same thing that made them relevant at the time of Rome - simple numbers!
The other publication's editorial alluded to the notion that there is little difference between the two political parties in Cayman. Well Mr Editor, they got it wrong there again, too. For while I do not on this occasion speak for my party (and yes, Mr Editor we are a party!), I as a private citizen can see some clear lines of distinction evolving between the People's Progressive Movement (PPM) and the ruling United Democratic Party (UPD).
Speaking for myself, let me list a few items where a clear dividing line has been drawn (in my opinion) between the parties:-
UDP are against one man, one vote and single member constituencies while the PPM having laid out their position would firstly prefer a national referendum on this issue, but in the absence of one, are in favour of one man, one vote and single member constituencies.
UPD are not fiscally responsible, while I believe that the PPM would be.
UDP are keen to place short-term gain ahead of sustainability and long-term planning for the country. I believe that the PPM would govern otherwise.
The UPD seem to be bent on ruling the Islands in an autocratic fashion, while I believe that the PPM would be more democratic and transparent.
Mr Editor, you will also agree that a vital role of any newspaper, and by its extension, its editorial arm, is to educate the communities and citizens in which it operates, however the recent editorial in the other publication only serves to muddy the waters of understanding with confusion that seem to be so rampant in our communities today.
And Mr Editor, if mistrust does exist within the general Caymanian community on political parties, we must always strive to move forward, or else our mistrust might be duly justified.
I am reminded in closing of two wise sayings. One by Dr Henry Kissinger who said, "Ninety percent of the politicians give the other ten percent a bad reputation". But then I am also warmed by the words of US President Woodrow Wilson, who said, "A politician thinks of the next election a statesman, of the next generation."
Mr Editor, both you and I would be doing a great service if we both could encourage more thinking by all people in our Islands towards that latter quote, for we need more statesmen and less politicians. But there is nothing inherently wrong or evil about political parties. I trust that your editorial staff do not also share the shallow understandings of politics and parties as your sister daily publication.
I remain,
George R. Ebanks
Twisting
words in the dictatorship debate controversy
Dear Sir,
I would like to respond to a few malicious and hypocritical comments made by a certain N A Elliot in a letter to the Editor on Friday, 17 October.
I assume that N A Elliot was referring to the recent debates in the LA and Mr McKeeva Bush's threat to go to court about the Dictatorship word?
As a Caymanian who has publicly accused the UDP Government of acting like a dictatorship by ignoring the people's cries, I would like to suggest that if the UDP are not happy at being likened to a Dictatorship they should make sure not to act like one.
I believe that as long as the UDP Government continue to ignore the people and do as they want, it is my opinion that they will continue to be referred to as a Dictatorship.
It is also my opinion that if we continue down the same path as we are heading, we will soon be a full-blooded dictatorship, as opposed to only looking and acting like one. The choice is theirs.
Elliot asks "Is that what they are striving for, and the ideal type of Government that they are promoting for our Islands?"
If ever there was a question that is childish and malicious, that is it! I have to wonder if this person is of sound mind?
If the opposition, or I suggest that the UDP, are acting more and more like a dictatorship, and we express deep concern and sadness about it, how can anyone, including Elliot, mistake that as "promoting" such a thing? That is so typical of the UDP, taking a person's words and twisting it around to make something extremely foolish out of it, that resembles nothing like what was said.
I cannot just refer to that as being childish behaviour, that is malicious, and if it was not worded as a question it would be libelous (and I would have had to do what the UDP loves to do, sue!).
The most hypocritical part of the letter is the referrence to the "Police Canteen" by Elliot.
He/she has written a letter criticising people for making suggestions about the UDP Government, yet he/she in typical UDP style, goes deep down in the gutters to sling mud at the opposition.
One thing I am certain of, is that the PPM will not be drawn down into the gutters with the UDP and their type of supporters like Elliot, to sling mud and dirt in an attempt to win the elections.
However, my advice to the UDP is; if you live in glass houses, don't throw stones, because the bars on the Seven Mile Beach that are full of tourists, are no different to the bar at the old Police Canteen, so they should drop that worn out subject immediately.
I know that when you are up against good, honest and uncorrupted politicans, you will try anything to win, because a drowning man will cling to a straw.
Elliot should take his own advice and remember when next writing to the Editor, that "news about our Islands goes worldwide." I can only imagine what his/her remarks portrays our Islands to be, to the foreign investors, who we need so badly, and "care about the ill-effects that his/her remarks cause to our beautiful little Islands."
Finally, it is my opinion that when the
PPM win the General Elections in November, 2004, it will have
been done with dignity and respect, not by way of mud slinging
and hypocrisy like the UDP and their followers, such as N A Elliot.
Keep up the good work Mr Editor.
Chris Wight
Caymanians must unite to save Cayman or they'll be forced to leave home
Dear Sir,
As I sit and watch my two grandchildren play and giggle, I cannot help but wonder what kind of a future they will have in this Cayman Islands. Will they be enslaved by crime, poverty, unemployment, or will they forced to leave home for a better life somewhere else? What a thing has come upon these Cayman Islands, when the Government has seen it fit to award almost 2,000 Caymanian Status grants for foreigners (even if some of them are deserving) without even consulting with the public and without considering how this will effect all of us.
I pity my grandchildren, and all other innocent youth like them. Why did the Government have to do such a dreadful act at all, much worse to do it in our Quincentennial year! This year was supposed to be a celebration of our history and heritage not a year to give away our country and compromise the future for our children and grandchildren!!
Thank God that Caymanians are peaceful and passive people, who prefer to reason things out instead of rioting. I hear news about marches and civil unrest, and I thank God that the Opposition is also tolerant and peaceful. I do not know how much longer the Caymanian people are going to hope for common sense to prevail through, because a lot of our people (I can speak for my community) are blue mad about this Status disaster. I honestly believe that if the UDP was in the opposition now, we would have had marches and protests maybe every week, even though they are trying to criticise marches now.
Who is a Caymanian? I hear on the radio that Mr McKeeva Bush is also changing this in the new immigration law, what a shame. What is wrong with Cayman's population being small and unique, after all that charm is what has attracted and impressed our visitors. How sad is it to hear educated Ministers and other elected supporters try to drive a wedge between Jamaicans and Caymanians by taking about race, poverty, class structures and the like. The last thing that the Caymanian needs now is that obsolete "black power" madness! Also, we need to receive the full details of the people who have been given Status by the Cabinet; why is this taking so long published?
I could hardly believe my eyes when I read that Mr Martin, the Sister Islands MLA, said that one of the reasons for awarding Caymanian Status was to increase the population of Cayman Brac. Is that the way to build a harmonious and prosperous country, to grow with low income people from counties that are poverty-stricken? Hello I don't think so! I also watched the issues show on TV last week, and I didn't hear one Caymanian cal in to support the Government's status grants, but I heard a lot of Jamaicans call in to thank Mr. McKeeva and to ask when his government will complete the status "drive-thru." Many of these people are probably unskilled, dislike Caymanians, and work to keep Caymanians down. How sad. I hope that with the behaviour of some of these "new" Caymanians, who get in trouble in the United States and other places, and who also overstay in other countries, that the Visa and Waiver benefits which we Caymanians now enjoy with the U.S. is not cancelled by the continued behaviour of these type of people who can now get Caymanian passports to travel to the U.S.
Cayman is not for everyone. Since Mr. McKeeva was our MLA for almost 20 years now, maybe he should have done something about immigration problem long ago. Did he not have a vision to see it coming? What will our young people and small businesses do, when these "new" Caymanians open small businesses (shops, barbers, gardening, construction, transportation, garages, restaurants, professional services, watersports etc), but bring in their own people to work for them? Cayman is not obligated to give anyone citizenship just because they came here to work to improve their own lot in life.
Some people talk about how Cayman had to depend on Jamaica years ago, and how good Jamaicans were to Caymanians. Well, I am old enough to remember some of the facts of the Jamaican-Cayman relationship. Yes, a few Caymanians went to work, school, and hospitals in Jamaica; yes, some Caymanians also traded with Jamaica (mainly by bartering). However, everything was not sweet, and not all of them were "good Samaritans" to us either.
They called Caymanians "conchs", and ganged out on our people at the docks in Kingston including violence on my poor father. In the early 60's when Cayman had the opportunity to join with Jamaica in the West Indies Federation, Doctor Roy McTaggart (of blessed memory) stood alone and said NO, and the other representative eventually agreed because the public supported dear Doctor Roy. Thank God for the man like Doctor Roy back then, we need more men and women of principle now too!! Cayman had a chance to be more Jamaican then, and we refused. Most Caymanians would refuse again, but the Government has seen it fit to disrupt our population, cultural, and economic balance by acting before thinking and not consulting its own people. For votes or to keep election campaign promises? God help us.
I would like to ask my Caymanian people to do your best to reproduce, and to build up the Caymanian gene pool and heritage. I pray that this is done within marriages though, because this "baby mother" and "baby father" stuff which is going on is no way to develop our Islands either, and is also a foreign culture. Also, keep some of your land for your children and grandchildren, otherwise the young people will definitely rise up and curse us.
Proverbs 29 verse 2 says "when the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn".
Caymanians, I also urge us to stand up and be counted. All of us are too anxious to stay in our comfort zone, and we hope and think that things will be solved on their own. If we continue this apathy, short memory, and deceit, then we are doomed. I say pray, remain calm, but also take action.
Harrieta Ebanks
News about Cayman in the Foreign Press
News about Cayman in the Foreign Press
Disabled diving instructor teaches in Cayman
EDINBURGH, Scotland According to the Scotsman, Fraser Bathgate, who was left paralysed after suffering a fall and became the world's first diving instructor to qualify from a wheelchair, has trained instructors in Cayman to teach disabled people to dive.
'Sea Dentists' cruise to Cayman
SAN BRUNO, USA San Mateo County Times reports that dentists can sign up to be resident tooth doctors on the Holland America Line's cruise ships and practise their profession as they travel to ports of call around the world, including Grand Cayman
Cayman company again fails to acquire domain name
BEIJING, China According to OfficialSpin, a Cayman Islands company MadeForChina.com Limited has lost another bid to regain control of the domain name madeforchina.com.cn after a dispute panel rejected its complaint for a second time.
A week in Cayman auctioned in Colorado
GLENWOOD SPRINGS, USA The Post Independent reports that Glenwood Springs fourth annual Culinary Arts, Wine and Brewfest will feature a silent auction including a grand prize of a week in the Cayman Islands.
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News
From Our Region
Jamaican government alarmed at apparent blacklisting
The unceremonious dumping of a Jamaican engineer by an American financial house has sounded alarm bells in Jamaica's Foreign Affairs Ministry that its nationals may be blacklisted.
The Jamaica Gleaner says the ministry has launched its own investigations to determine whether there are quiet attempts to blacklist the country in light of Mr George P Lechler's dumping because of his ties to Jamaica.
The Gleaner reported that Mr Lechler, a Jamaican national who only recently was sub-contracted to do work on the Jamaican government's North Coast Highway project, was recently unceremoniously dumped by his overseas financial brokerage firm of 13 years.
The reason reportedly given was that the firm, A G Edwards and Sons, Inc, operating out of Norfolk, Virginia, had been advised to immediately cease all business deals with people living in Jamaica.
"We are no longer permitted to conduct business with persons residing in Jamaica," said portions of a letter from the firm to Mr Lechler.
"We are also prohibited from maintaining any previously established relationships with clients residing in this country, even if their residency in that country is only temporary.
"Consequently, it is with sincere regret that we must advise you to cease all activity of any kind, including cheque writing and Visa debit card transactions, and give us written instructions to immediately transfer and/or liquidate your assets and pay the proceeds to you."
Mr Lechler said he was floored by language used in the letter and immediately called executives of the firm for an explanation. He said the manager, Robert Ballard, told him that the US State Department had indicated to his company that Jamaica was on a list of countries that harboured money launderers and that there were serious penalties to pay if they continued to do business with people living, even on a temporary basis, in Jamaica.
Jamaica's Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Senator Delano Franklyn, said he was not aware of the US State Department blacklisting Jamaica as a haven for money laundering, noting that he would definitely be checking into the allegations.
"This is the first time I am hearing about this," he said. "This is something we definitely will have to look into."
The Gleaner contacted Mr Ballard who referred all queries to the firm's communications department. Head of that department, Ms Margaret Welch, said there was an issue of privacy involved and that she would have to get a few clearances before she could comment.
The US State Department in Washington and the local embassy in Kingston did not offer any assistance either as officials were unavailable for comment.
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St
Maarten stresses its not boycotting CTO conference
St Maarten's Economic Affairs and Tourism Commissioner, Mr Theo Heyliger, has denied boycotting the 26th Annual Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO) conference in St Thomas.
"Going or not going to that conference had nothing to do with boycotting. It is not that I didn't want to go. I would have loved to go," he told the Daily Herald.
He denied that St Maarten was not represented at the CTO conference because of the proposal of a US$20 head tax. But the tourism official acknowledged that the levy was clearly not in the best interest of St Maarten.
The levy being championed by the Caribbean Tourism Organisation, forms part of efforts to create a sustainable fund to market the Caribbean in global tourism. The proposal has its roots in the private sector and is under consideration by several regional governments.
Should St Maarten decide to implement a US$20 levy or "head tax" for cruise visitors, it could spell economic disaster for the Island and its cruise product, said Mr Heyliger.
Antigua has already rejected the proposal while Dominica is expected to soon follow with a similar announcement.
Antigua has built a second pier that can hold four ships, St Kitts has a pier for two ships and St Thomas has signed a five-year contract with the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) agreeing not to raise the head tax in return for a guarantee of an annual growth of 10 per cent.
"We have to realise that we are getting more and more competition in the region, competition that is against and will not implement any cruise levy," Mr Heyliger told the Herald.
"If we lose 60 to 70 per cent, and they pick it up, who are we helping? It means less business for the taxis, for Philipsburg, everybody on this island.
"It took a lot of effort and time to grow this cruise market into what it is today. Don't take it for granted."
Bermuda police warn of rat poison in heroine
Bermuda's police are warning nationals to beware of heroin containing rat poison that is being distributed by dealers locally.
A batch of dirty heroin may be responsible for two sudden deaths recently, the Royal Gazette reported and quoted police as saying, they "have received unconfirmed reports of controlled drugs, believed to be heroin, currently being distributed on the Island containing a substance which, in and of itself, is extremely harmful to health and abuse of these drugs may have deadly consequences."
The paper says drugs are thought to be involved in the deaths of a 33-year-old woman, who was found in a Devonshire apartment last week, and a 42-year-old man who collapsed the previous week on Front Street and died in the hospital two days later.
The Gazette also claimed it was contacted by a former drug dealer who warned of the rat poison in local heroin supplies, which it claims is being used due to the shortage of the drug on the Island.
"There is some bad stuff going around," the 27-year-old former alcoholic and cannabis user who pushed heroin, crack and ecstasy on the streets before turning his life around, was quoted by the paper as saying.
"There is shortage of good heroin at the moment here, so dealers are putting rat poison in instead. It keeps the colour of the stuff and means they can keep selling it."
"There are some guys out there getting bigger hits than they know what to deal with. Two people are dead and you just don't know what else could happen."
Barbados
is top tourist destination
Barbados has emerged as the Caribbean's top tourist destination and the Barbados Tourism Authority as operators of the region's best tourism offices, the Nation has reported.
Barbados became the winner for the Caribbean for the first time after travel agents around the world chose the island and its tourism agency as the best in the Caribbean. The announcement was made at a gala at the Plaza Hotel in Manhattan last week.
Barbados Minister of Tourism, Mr Noel Lynch, accepted the awards on the country's behalf.
"These awards parallel other major awards Barbados won last year and speak volumes for the outstanding work Barbados has been doing in changing the profile of the destination, and how it is seen by its partners and potential visitors to the island," the Nation quoted Minister Lynch as saying.
"We have proven that in the most difficult of times with innovative, creative and popular programmes, you can literally change the profile of a destination," he added.
The World Travel Awards are decided by hundreds of thousands of travel agents in different parts of the globe. They make their selections through ballots and the Internet. They are sponsored annually by an independent London-based organisation.
Sandy Lane Hotel walked away with the honour of being the leading golf resort in the Caribbean, while Villa Nova in St John took the prize as the best boutique hotel in the region. Air Jamaica and the Sandals hotel chain were also singled out by the travel agents, winning several awards.
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Kitts and Nevis appeals to France for help
The Federation of St Kitts and Nevis wants France to assist Small Island Developing States to get not only free trade, but fair trade, in their negotiations with the World Trade Organisation (WTO).
Prime Minister Dr Denzil L Douglas told France's new Ambassador to St Kitts and Nevis, that while the twin-island federation adhered to the basic international regulatory guidelines of the WTO and hoped to join the Free Trade Association of the Americas (FTAA) in 2005, an important factor that seemed to be forgotten by developed states was the vulnerability of small island developing states such as St Kitts and Nevis.
"We continue to demand, not ask. We demand special and deferential treatment as we interact with the rest of the global and international community," said Prime Minister Dr Douglas, who pointed out that while World Bank studies on small states pointed to the need for them to receive some special treatment, this was unacceptable globally.
"We wish that a friendly country like France, would speak with our voice and allow our own issues to be echoed through your voice in the international community," said Prime Minister Dr Douglas, who also raised the double standards practiced by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) Harmful Tax Initiative.
St Kitts and Nevis and several other nations were placed on and later removed from the so-called OECD and FAFT blacklist, but the OECD has exempted some European nations from inclusion from the same policy it wants small island nations to adhere to. "We felt it was unfair because there is enough good money in the sector for all to benefit from," said Prime Minister Dr Douglas.
Moderate
earthquake hits Dominican Republic
An earthquake of moderate magnitude struck the Dominican Republic last week, damaging some school buildings in northern towns and toppling a concrete wall but leaving no-one injured, AP reported.
The magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck at 7:50 am and was the strongest in the Caribbean country since a major 6.5 quake on 22 September that shook areas as far away as Puerto Rico, officials said.
The earthquake reportedly cracked the concrete floors of at least two schools in northern towns and damaged school buildings and caused a concrete wall to fall in the northern town of Navarrete. The epicentre was located just south of Puerto Plata, a resort town on the Dominican Republic's northern coast, officials were quoted as saying.
Community Calendar
Monday, 20 October
Police community meeting will be held at 7:30 pm at John A Cumber
Primary School.
Tuesday, 21 October
The Cayman Islands Society of Human Resource Professionals is
holding its Annual General Meeting at 8 am at the Sea Harvest
Restaurant, Sunset House Hotel, South Sound.
There will be a presentation by Mr Philip Scott on the Investors
in People programme. Breakfast will be available for all members
and guests. For confirmation or further information call 947-0840
or 945-2726.
Tuesday, 21 October
Police community meeting will be held at 7:30 pm at Watler's Road
Park, George Town.
Wednesday, 22 October
The Department of Environmental Health will hold a Basic Food
Hygiene Course. For more information call the DEH 949-6696.
Wednesday, 22 October
Police community meeting will be held at 7:30 pm at Savannah Primary
School, Savannah.
Thursday, 23 October
Sharing The Good News In My World, courses that will involve helping
communicate the Gospel using a style with which people are comfortable.
The cost is $100 for eight workshops and will be held from 6 until
7 pm at Cayman Prep School, Walkers Road. Call ITLD at 947-5519
for details.
24 and 25 October
A seminar for 'The Seven Laws of the Learner' will be held Friday,
24 October at John A Cumber School Hall, from 7 to 9:30 pm and
Saturday, 25 October from 9 am to 3:30 pm.
Friday, 24 October
The All Nations United Pentecostal Church's mass choir will be
holding a live album recording in its sanctuary at 7:30 pm. The
cost for tickets is $8 to help pay for the recording. For details
call 949-9533 or 949-9379
Saturday, 25 October
Lions Annual Breakfast at the Lions Centre from 10 am to 2 pm.
The price for all-you-can-eat is $25. Tickets are available from
all Lions and Downtowner Squash Club members.
For more information contact Osbourne Bodden at 916-4439 or Ercly
Bodden at 916-0812
Through October
The updated Events Calendar is available from Government Information
Services (GIS). The calendar may be downloaded from the Local
Issues section of government website: www.gov.ky, or contact GIS
by telephone, 949-8092, or email, gis@gov.ky to obtain a copy.
Every Thursday
The Women's Health Centre is holding a breastfeeding clinic every
Thursday from 12:30 to 2 pm. The Clinic will be held at the Women's
Health Centre, in the Cayman Islands Hospital. The service is
free and no appointments necessary.
Every Friday
The Kids 4 Christ youth programme has recommenced at the Church
of God Chapel Family life Centre on Walkers Road. Kids 4 Christ
is for children 4 -12 years old. It meets every Friday and runs
from 6:30 - 8 pm and is free of charge. The children learn Bible
lessons, create crafts and play games. For more information, please
call 949-9393.
Lifeline Confidential Counselling Service
Any adult who needs to discuss problems can call 949-6969. The
help line is open from Monday to Friday, 7-10 pm, and is organised
by the NCVO.
Turtle on the run for Cayman pride
Brothers on the run: (left to right) Michael, Jason and Ryan Bolz.
Three brothers displayed Cayman pride recently when they chose to wear T-shirts with Sir Turtle on them while running a 10-mile road race in Washington DC.
Michael, Jason, and Ryan Bolz ran the US Army 10-miler race through the streets and communities surrounding Washington DC.
Dedicating their run to their mother, Mrs Wendy Bolz, President of The Cayman Connection based in Houston, Tx, the Bolz brothers ran alongside 18,000 other competitors in the annual event.
Ryan and Michael are both Officers in the United States Armed Forces, and Jason is a Flight Instructor who teaches in Houston.
Mrs Bolz has run the successful tour operation out of Houston for more than 20 years, earning The Cayman Connection a top position in the Cayman tourism industry.
Widmer and Howe win at President's Cup
Johnny Widmer, sunk seven birdies in the 18 holes.
Johnny Widmer and Orapin Howe took home the trophies in the "A" flights of the annual CIJGA President's Cup, 20-21 September at the Links.
Cayman's 13-year old junior golfer, Johnny Widmer, was lying third among the men after the first round. He shot a spectacular three-under-par 68, to edge out Robert Chilman by four shots for the Cup. Widmer said he was pleased with his performance in the final round, having sunk seven birdies in the 18 holes.
Orapin Howe led the ladies in the tournament from the beginning to end with a 20 shot lead. Carmen Manchester was placed second.
In the "B" flight, Tim Krueger won the tournament, with Alejandro Mareno taking the "C" flight.
Three-on-Three shooting hoops for fun day
Cayman Airways, Island Air and the Hyatt Regency Resort are teaming up to sponsor a basketball Three-on-Three Hoop-Fest on Saturday, 8 November.
During the event, a maximum of four players are allowed on each team (one on reserve), and no more than one national team player is allowed on each side.
The event is organised by the Department of Youth, Sports and Community Development. Other major sponsors are Bodden Beverages, Café Mezza, Athlete's Foot, Winner's Circle, Carib Sands Beach Resort and King's Sports Centre.
Prizes will range from Cayman Airways and Island Air tickets, resort accommodations and food vouchers, to trophies, gift certificates, one-week passes to King's Sports Centre, as well as basketballs and cash awards.
The games will take place at the Bodden Town Civic Centre, where registration will be at 9 am on the day of the games.
Entry forms are available at the Department of Youth, Sports and Community Development in the Tower Building.
The entry fees are $10 per adult on the men's and women's teams; and $20 per team for the youth players (boys and girls aged 17 and under).
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Relay
date switched
The date of the Flowers Corporate Relay has been rescheduled once again. The event will now take place on Saturday, 8 November.
Further information about the event can be obtained from the president Mr Bernie Bush on 916-3169 or the coach Mr Kenrick Williams on 927-3046 or 943-1111.
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Young
Guns ready to fire
Young people of all skill levels at the hoop are being encouraged to register for the new Basketball Association league.
The Young Guns under-25 basketball league will feature 12 players on each team, and there should be no more than two national players on each side. The league has a registration fee of $25 per player.
The registration deadline is Tuesday (28 October) and the league games begin on Tuesday, 4 November.
Registration forms may be collected and dropped off, along with the fees, at the Department of Youth, Sports and Community Development, third floor, Tower Building, between 8:30 am and 5 pm.
Further information can be obtained from the department's assistant basketball coach Redver Ebanks at 949-7082.
The Second Annual Governor's cricket match to be held on Sunday
The Cayman Islands Cricket Association (CICA) will present the Second Annual Governor's Match on Sunday, 26 October at the Jimmy Powell Oval starting at noon.
Patron of CICA, His Excellency the Governor Mr Bruce Dinwiddy, Leader of Government Business and Minister of Tourism the Hon McKeeva Bush, Minister of Sports Dr the Hon Frank McField and the Hon Kurt Tibbets, Leader of the Opposition will be present at the match, and may even play.
Former local cricket players have also been invited to participate in the match.
Monday, 20 October
Hash House Harriers run, Cayman National Bank, Elgin Avenue at
5:30 pm.
Saturday, 25 October
Beacon Realty International 5K Sea Swim. Race starts at Holiday
Inn at 8 am. Participants must pre-register on Monday, 20 October
at Lion Pool or Holiday Inn on 24 October, between 7 pm and 8:30
pm. For
additional information, email relaxo@candw.ky or mcfark@candw.ky.
Monday, 27 October
Hash House Harriers run at Silver Thatch Dr, off Legacy Dr, Tropical
Gardens at 5:30 pm.
Saturday 8 November
Flowers Corporate Relay Run takes place. Further information about
the event can be obtained from the president Mr Bernie Bush on
916-3169 or the coach Mr Kenrick Williams on 927-3046 or 943-1111.
Every Monday
The Cayman Islands Duplicate Bridge Club meets every Monday night
at 7:15. Visitors are welcome. For more information, call Audrey
at 949-2371.
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