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FREE Issue No 76 CAYMANIAN TIMES 17 May 2017
LOCAL NEWS: ANIMAL KINGDOM: REGIONAL 360:
e-Services Portal Launch ODAAT Dog Show! Cuba a New Hot Spot
Signals Renewed Online Page 7 for Royal Caribbean
Focus for Government Page 10 7 Days
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until Election Day
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WAYNE PANTON ALVA SUCKOO OSBOURNE BODDEN DWAYNE SEYMOUR
VS VS
Wayne Panton Alva Suckoo Osbourne Bodden Dwayne Seymour
ELLIO SOLOMON VS JONATHON PIERCY INDEPENDENTS VS PARTY
Ellio Solomon Jonathan Piercy Dr. Steve Tomlinson Hon McKeeva Bush Hon Alden McLaughlin
1 Week To Go - Who will Win ?
Full story on page 11
The Intensifying Drama on New John Gray High School
Gymnasium handed over to
Capitol Hill
the school in time for exams
The ‘media-sphere’ is abuzz, so is
the Twitter-sphere and just about any
other sphere anywhere – on earth
that is. The prez is on the prowl and President Donald Trump and James
Comey former FBI Director
he’s firing left, right and centre (a
Caribbean saying). General, Sally Yates.
This is about the latest episode of Who’s next ...and not just to
the goings-on in the Trump White be fired, but to be hired? White
House and administration. House spokesman Sean Spicer
To qualify that; latest as of this has been mentioned, and recent
writing. remarks by President Trump about
White House press relations have
FBI director Mike Comey is the
led to speculation that he might be
most recent on the ‘firing line’ joining
considering taking over the White
former Obama-era attorney Preet
House press conferences himself.
Bharara, former Chief Usher Angella
JGHS Students sitting their maths exam in the new gymnasium. Photo Credit: Scott Swing
Reid, and former Acting Attorney One could understand why the
...continued on page 10 ...continued on page 08
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Special Needs Voters Train to Cast Ballots
For the first time ever, a unique They also received additional tips for day,” Centre Director Ms. Kimberly most enjoyable experience. After
exercise in empowerment will allow one any exceptional circumstances. Some Voaden explained. seeing how enthusiastically and how
group of special needs voters to cast clients also applied for mobile voting. “We have extended the invitation well the trainees responded to the
their votes in the General Elections on Ms Stewart added, “Through our life to Mr. McCoy and the rest of the training, I am positive they will be able
Wednesday, 24 May 2017, with greater skills class, the clients will continue Elections Office training team to attend to do a fine job of casting their ballots
confidence. to practice these and other skills as ‘independent observers’ to ensure on Election Day. I am equally confident
Fourteen out of 21 registered voters that will assist them on Election Day. that all polling procedures are carried that the general public will also do a
with disabilities at the Sunrise Adult Occupational therapy will work with out correctly and with integrity,” Ms great job of voting on that day.”
Training Centre (SATC), West Bay, clients’ fine motor skills to ensure they Stewart added. Supervisor of Elections Mr. Wesley
received training on Thursday, 4 May are able to ‘make their mark’ on the “We are indeed grateful to Mr. McCoy Howell noted, “I am truly delighted
from an Elections Office team of six, led ballot paper properly.” and the rest of the Elections Office that the SATC reached out to us and
by veteran trainer, Mr. Rupert McCoy. The adventure in active civics will team for conducting this training. we were honoured to accommodate
With four teachers from the Centre in not end there. We fully appreciate their hectic their request for empowering their
attendance, the trainees learned how As part of continued preparation for schedule; nonetheless they were registered voter clients so that they
to participate in the voting process Election Day, SATC will hold its own able to accommodate us for which can cast their ballots confidently and
and cast their ballots. mock elections on Friday, 19 May. we are very grateful. The training was perhaps even enjoy the process.” He
“Training focused specifically on the Clients themselves will participate by exceptionally good and so important promised, “While this is the first time
step-by-step process of casting one’s campaigning to be elected “Director for the clients to have this valuable we have provided such training, it
vote,” elaborated SATC Vocational for a Day”. Programming, and the practical experience,” she noted. certainly won’t be the last.”
Programme Coordinator Suzzette potential for special events and treats, In his introductory remarks, Mr. The Elections Office training team
Stewart. Clients were given the will be decided by the Director-elect McCoy reiterated that in his 49 years’ included Ms Judith Witter, Ms Salome
opportunity to practise answering on 23 May, one day prior to the actual experience with the Elections Office, Henry, Mr. Joel Schneider, Mr. Glenrick
questions regarding their names, General Elections. this was the first time that he had Randal and Mr. Sterling Ebanks.
addresses and occupations, as well “We hope that this centre-wide conducted training with persons with Meanwhile, the Sunrise team that
as casting their votes, and taking an activity will prove to be memorable and disabilities. He commented, “In my assisted consisted of Ms Laki Lee,
oath if they request assistance to cast enjoyable final preparations for clients long tenure with the Elections Office, Ms Samantha McLaughlin, Ms Donna
their vote. heading to cast their ballots the next I can honestly say this has been the Wilson and Ms Suzzette Stewart.
Clients with disabilities at the Sunrise Adult Training Centre interact with an Elections Office Team who conducted training on the process of voting.
e-Services Portal Launch Signals Renewed Online Focus for Government
Government has this week launched His Excellency the Acting Governor, for online payments.
a revamped e-services portal, as part Franz Manderson, chairs the At the moment the RCIPS processes
of a project to increase the number of e-Government steering committee in around 150 applications for police
services provided online. his capacity as Deputy Governor and clearance certificates a day, or 3,000
On Wednesday, 10 May 2017, a new Head of the Civil Service. Mr Manderson a month.
online application process for police explained that the decision to prioritise Cabinet Secretary Samuel Rose
clearance certificates joined the suite the project had followed research into noted that the revamped process
of existing services that individuals the priorities of the local public and will reduce the inconvenience to
and businesses can access from the stakeholders within Government with customers by eliminating one of the
site, eservices.gov.ky. regards to which local services should two trips previously required to the
be provided online.
The redesigned portal and online Records Office. It also streamlines the
police clearance application are the “We believed that it was extremely number of data systems with which
products of collaboration between important for us to thoroughly assess RCIPS staff must engage from six to
the e-Government Unit in the Cabinet existing needs and to develop an two. Smeenmiobre rA onfa tlhyes tC oPmropgurtaemr Smeerrv icIaens aSpkpelircraettito, nas
Office, the Computer Services evidence base that would inform our “We believe this will have a strongly development team, which was one of three
Department, and in the case of the work before proceeding,” the Acting positive impact on our customers tperaomjesc tw aocrrokisnsg t hoant tdheep oanrtlminee npt.olice clearance
police clearance certificates, the Governor stated. and our staff, who have often had
Royal Cayman Islands Police Service The e-services portal also facilitates to sacrifice lunch breaks to ensure With this aim in mind Computer
(RCIPS), with strategic direction from links to services hosted by other that customers are served in a timely Services Director Simon Spiers
the e-Government Steering Committee. Government agencies, such as: the way during the cumbersome manual committed a cross section of
Premier and Minister for Home Departments of Vehicle and Drivers’ process,” remarked Commissioner of his agency, including the web
Affairs (MHA) Alden McLaughlin Licensing; Lands and Survey; and Police Derek Byrne. “The efficiency of development, application development
stressed the importance of the Planning; as well as the National the online process reinforces the type and security teams, to work on the
increased provision of e-Government Workforce Development Agency and of accessibility and convenience we projects under the leadership of
services to the growth of the Cayman the General Registry. are striving to provide to the public as e-Government Director Ian Tibbetts,
and the e-Government steering
Islands economy, citing in particular While some services require a modern police service”
committee.
the financial services sector. registration, others, including MHA Acting Chief Officer Michael
“For that reason our goals in applications for police clearance Nixon said that the e-services Next up for e-Government will
establishing the e-government certificates, do not. Designers have portal and online police clearance be refinements to the online police
programme were that it should also built in a range of display options certificates project reflects a new clearance certificates process,
improve customers’ experience, for the public to aid in finding the strategic approach to the deployment the publication of a draft national
by reducing the time and costs of services they require. of Computer Services Department strategy, procurement for the physical
infrastructure of an e-Government
service delivery. Other goals were As part of the electronic application resources. For the pilot project the
platform, and the presentation of
to enhance public perception of the process for police clearance certificates, department used its technical expertise
recommendations for an electronic
civil service and increase the Cayman users will also be able to pay securely to implement solutions on behalf of
identification component to the
Islands’ competitiveness with other online. The Cayman Islands Government business owners, rather than seeking
e-Government Steering Committee.
jurisdictions.” will not collect or retain card information to develop the solutions themselves.
LOCAL NEWS CAYMANIAN TIMES Wednesday 17 May, 2017 Issue No 76 PAGE 3
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Election Update

Dear Voters/Friends in the Electoral Districts of Savannah and Newlands

It has come to our attention that the Progressives have been making baseless allegations about our political affiliations and standing as
independent candidates. It is alleged that we have both deceived the public by claiming to be Independent candidates and that we are
secretly affiliated with the Cayman Democratic Party (CDP).

We both wish to advise the public that The Hon. Leader of the CDP has stated he will work with us and some other independents. We are
however unequivocally stating that we are and have been over the last 1 ½ years ‘Independents’. If elected, we will continue to work with
any Government that puts Caymanians first, as we have always done. It is NOT our intention to join any other political party.

We hope that the public will remember the events of late 2015 when we both stood against the Government on behalf of the people and
resigned from the Progressives. Our stand for family values, and our Christian Heritage demonstrated our commitment to, and respect
for, the Caymanian people. We were prepared to personally sacrifice our political futures protecting the rights of Caymanians and we are
prepared to do so whenever we are called upon to stand for our people.

We pray that the good people of the Cayman Islands will see these attacks on our characters for what they are; simple political posturing
and propaganda. We ask that you continue to support us and assure you that our commitment is to our people. Our love for our country
and desire to adhere to the strictest moral and ethical standards prevents us from being anything less than honest and transparent in the
representation of our people.

May God continue to bless these beloved Cayman Islands.
Alva H. Suckoo
Jr Independent Candidate for the Electoral District of Newlands
LOCAL NEWS CAYMANIAN TIMES Wednesday 17 May, 2017 Issue No 76 PAGE 5
Conch and Whelk Seasons Now Closed
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CIMA unveil its 20th Anniversary
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The Cayman Islands Monetary Mr. Panton described his design As the winner of the competition,
Authority (CIMA) is especially as simple and eye-catching which Mr. Panton received a complimentary
proud to unveil its 20th Anniversary “reflects the nautical theme of the commemorative coin and is
commemorative coin. The design was Authority’s crest and its quarterly credited on the coin’s Certificate of
created by one of its Chief Analysts, newsletter ‘The Navigator’.” Authenticity.
Mr. Gordon Panton, following an in- He added, “In keeping with the The coin is now available for Currency Division on the ground floor
house coin design competition. Cayman Islands Coat of Arms, the purchase at the Government of the Government Administration
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Keep Calm and Collective !

By Candace Westby
Collective marks are a type of trade jamarca has been linked to the local
mark that distinguish the mode of The “CA” device used soils and climate of the region, which
manufacture, material, geographical by the Institute of contribute to the quality of the milk
origin or other characteristics of the Chartered Accounts. used in cheese production (this is also
goods or services they cover. They The mark “CPA” used known as a ‘geographical indication,’ Mrs. Westby, TM Examiner
are used by associations, collectives to indicate members of the Society but we’ll save that for a separate products have some special quality
or groups to identify the goods or of Certified Public article). By creating an association, associated with them. And, as you may
and registering a collective mark,
services of their members from non- Accountants. have guessed by now, under the new
APDL is able to control the quality
members. C a j a m a r c a , Trade Marks Law, collective marks will
associated with Cajamarca cheese be registrable in the Cayman Islands
located in the
When an application to register a
and stop others from taking advantage through CIIPO!
northern highlands of Peru, is
collective mark is filed, it must be
of the name.
Are you a part of a cooperative, an
known for its dairy products and fine
accompanied by a copy of the “rules
Registering a collective mark can association, or any collective group or
cheeses. In 1999 a group of small
governing the use of the collective organisation? Does the group have a
businesses decided to
mark”. These rules must state the set logo associated with it? If you are,
form the first cheese
persons who are authorised to use the you may want to consider a collective
mark, i.e. members only, conditions to makers association mark registration as you get creating,
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be a member, and any other conditions
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to use the mark.
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This means that a collective mark
(APDL) – to focus on
is owned by the collective, which is
addressing the issues
responsible for ensuring that members
they were facing.
comply with the rules. Collective marks
The association later
also can be used by the collective to
registered “Poronguito”
promote the goods or services of the
as a collective mark, CIIPO is a unit under General Registry.
group.
under which its members would be beneficial to small and medium To learn more about intellectual
Some examples of collectives marks trade their cheese. The quality enterprises that want to jointly market property, visit www.ciipo.gov.ky or
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ANIMAL KINGDOM CAYMANIAN TIMES Wednesday 17 May, 2017 Issue No 76 PAGE 7
ODAAT Dog Show!
The 2nd Annual Dog Show of One a marquee for the event. With a
Dog At a Time, held on Saturday poignant reminder by the compere,
14th April at the Seven Fathoms Joey Avery, that the Dog Show was
Rum Distillery on Bronze Road, in memory of Cathy Richardson,
raised over $1000 to assist with the who first introduced the Cayman
rehoming of dogs and puppies freed Dog Show nearly 25 years ago, and
from the Pound. sadly lost her battle with cancer in
The afternoon was opened by 2015, the proceedings began with
Tom Mayman representing Elite great enthusiasm! A wide variety
Marble and Granite, who generously of gorgeous dogs, dog owners and
Joey Avery and Paula Wythe (left)
provided all the fencing, chairs and their families
On one of the hottest days so far, by their pets to visit the Distillery
with little breeze, dogs and owners Shop and cool down in the AC too!
alike were keen to stay cool! Cold tubs Hamish Hamilton was on hand to
of water were placed around the show take professional photographs of
and many dogs took advantage of the the beautiful dogs posing for a small
buckets by leaping and splashing in donation.
them! (Amber right). Stalls selling a variety of merchandise,
Dogs booked themselves in to the including ODAAT T-shirts, wrist bands
beauty salon for a shampoo and dry as and bumper stickers were busy and
well as nail trimmings and care advice a BBQ and cold refreshments were
given by Nurse Jess from Cayman available throughout the afternoon. The
Tom Mayman with Ollie, Helen
Animal Hospital. crowd was buzzing with excitement
Finch and Her family’s newly adopted
Many of the owners were persuaded for the contests to begin! ODAAT dog, Vader.
Heidi Suarez Rivera demonstrated
with her agility trained dog, Hendricks,
Pooches donned their best
on a very tricky course before owners
waggiest tail, fancy dress costume could try their hand at guiding their
dogs through tunnels, over jumps and
and smile to compete in the various
through poles! One child exclaimed
events, judged by Dr. Denise ”I wish I could do the agility course;
though I don’t think I’d do it as quickly
Osterloh, Teresa Strad, Simon and
as my dog! “
Regina Ecclefield. Competition was
After the timed agility course
fierce and it was a very hard decision competition, in which the winner was
to choose the winners! Trevor owned by Simon Ecclefield,
there was a short (paws) pause, and
then the dog show began!
Chloe being judged in the category
for best toy dog. (left)
Pat Cox with their long term foster, Aimee, from the Humane Society.
With only one eye and extensive cancer due to being tied to a tree with
little shade for six years, she won the Best Rescue Dog as she is so
friendly and loving. (left)
Paula Wythe said “It was a fabulous afternoon and very successful. It
brought many dog owners together to share their love of our four legged
furry friends and there was a fantastic, community atmosphere. One Dog
at a Time would like to thank all their sponsors, foster homes, adoptive
Two of the dogs for the fancy dress
parents and donators for the support during, not only this event, but for
competition; a ballerina and a Pope!
past and future events! “
(right)
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New John Gray High School Gymnasium
handed over to the school in time for exams
The Ministry of Education is pleased the other benefits of the gym for the
to announce that the new John Gray school: “In the hall itself we will be
High School (JGHS) Gymnasium able to have whole school assemblies
was handed over to the school on that have not been possible before,
8th May 2017, as targeted, in time this will help us further with our
for the Year 10 and Year 11 (CSEC/ school improvement and ensuring
IGCSE) exams. This new gymnasium we get all staff and students on the
provides John Gray High School with same page. Academy meetings and
a multi-purpose hall that can be used high quality staff training will also
for exams, assemblies, graduations, be facilitated easily. Our graduation
careers fairs and indoor sports. It will be in here this year giving more
also provides the country with a family members the opportunity
multipurpose National Arena, able to attend this special event; our
to host public events, conferences, musicians are especially keen to get
fairs, state funerals, concerts and in and test the adaptations that have
international sporting events. been made to the acoustics. From a New JGHS Gym Ready for students to sit their exams. Photo Credit: Scott Swing
Minister for Education, Hon. Tara sports perspective, this is a world-
Rivers thanked all involved for class facility, catering for all of the can have a training facility that the budget included: the build cost
ensuring the gym was completed major indoor sports and with seating simulates international standards, for the upgrade of the mechanical,
within budget and on schedule. She for over two thousand spectators. My thereby raising their level of play and electrical and plumbing systems,
stated, “I would like to thank the Physical Education (PE) Department preparation as well as being able to housed within the gymnasium, which
Ministry and the Major Projects Office can now aspire to become the best host more competitions which will will supply the new school; the
in the Public Works Department for PE Department in the Caribbean and create more awareness for each new car park for the school; and a
their hard work and dedication to to develop even more of Cayman’s sport.” plant room in building 1 of the new
this project, and for ensuring it was future stars.” Of equal importance, Cayman school. These additional works were
completed on time and fulfilling the The Department of Sports’ Director, now has a much needed additional completed in this phase as a logistical
promises of this Government. This Mr Collin Anglin, expressed his category 5 hurricane shelter, necessity prior to work commencing
gym will be a true asset to John Gray enthusiasm for the opportunities this providing an extra 1149 spaces in the on the other elements of the new
High School and to the Cayman new facility presents for sports at the event of an emergency, safeguarding John Gray High School. The Ministry
Islands. I’m sure our students will use school level and on the national level our citizens. This will be available for is happy to reveal that the final cost
it with pride and that it will provide in Cayman. “I am especially excited use this hurricane season. of the current phase of the project is
the necessary educational, sporting for what this will do for interscholastic Chief Officer for Education, Mr. anticipated to be between 1% and
and hurricane shelter facilities that sports! Interscholastic sports foster Christen Suckoo stated, “With 3% below the approved budget. This
will last for generations to come.” school pride and patriotism, keeps contracts nearing their final final cost is being determined as part
Principal Jon Clark explained the kids positively engaged during completion, the Ministry can now of the final account process and will
positive and practical effect the new the hours of 3:00 and 6:00 p.m., disclose that the budget for the gym, be released once finalised.
gym is having on the school and its encourages healthy lifestyles and as approved in June 2016, was CI$8.8 The next stage of the project
students: “I am delighted that we are provides more areas of recognition million. This included: the build cost is now underway. The Ministry of
in and using the gymnasium in time for our children that are involved for the multi-purpose uses of the Education, working with the Major
for the exams. For the maths exam we in sports. It is one of the most building as a sports gym, school hall, Projects Office in the Public Works
had 260 students in the hall. We have fundamental components needed national arena and hurricane shelter; Department, is in the process of
always struggled to accommodate for any country's overall sports’ consultant fees; soft costs such as procuring consultants who will assist
students for exams often having to development programmes.” furniture for exams; the inclusion in identifying the preferred design
use many additional classrooms; Mr. Anglin continued, “At the of Photovoltaic array (solar panels) option for completing the new John
this has a knock-on effect to the National level, the gym will be a panels and LED lighting which will Gray High School campus. This will
learning of other year groups. The huge boost for the national sporting reduce the energy consumption and build on the stakeholder engagement
behaviour of the students in their programmes such as netball, running cost; and a contingency that was carried out in the Strategic
new surroundings has been excellent basketball, badminton and volleyball and risk allowance for any possible Outline Case, to ensure that the
and I hope this will also have helped that have long been hindered by unforeseen circumstances during the new school provides the spaces for
their performance.” the absence of an indoor facility of completion of the gym.” teaching and learning that students
Principal Jon Clark also explained this calibre. Now the national teams Mr. Suckoo also explained that and staff need.
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Exploring breast cancer screening
and treatment options
This week being ‘Women’s Health technology helping to reduce the Clinic Florida, high-risk women
Week’, experts at Cleveland Clinic challenges of detecting breast can be screened for mutations in
are reminding women that, when cancer thus decreasing the chances the BRCA genes. However, genetic
it comes to breast cancer, it is of receiving a false positive and the testing is done only when definitely
important to explore options with need for additional testing. indicated by a personal or a strong
healthcare teams in order to ensure family history.”
In one study of almost 13,000
the best treatment journey. women, the use of 3D mammogram, When it comes to cancer treatment,
Due to recent expansion of also called ‘Breast Tomosynthesis’, there continues to be new products
treatment options, the survival rate resulted in a 40 percent increase in and trials constantly in development,
for breast cancer is increasing. leading to new treatments to help
detection of invasive breast cancer.
“While one in eight women will patients.
“Tomosynthesis gathers images
get breast cancer, the mortality rate “Cleveland Clinic Florida’s plastic
of the breast from several different
from the disease has dropped each angles, to create a series that surgeons are highly skilled and Dr. Cassann Blake
year since 1990, thanks to earlier offer the Deep Inferior Epigastric
forms the 3D image,” Dr. Maria
detection, new treatments and a Artze, Radiologist at Cleveland Perforator Flap procedure (DIEP Recognized for its state-of-the-
better understanding of the disease,” flap), to provide patients with art treatment capabilities, Cleveland
Clinic Florida, specializing in breast
Dr. Cassann Blake, Breast Surgeon innovative reconstruction options Clinic Florida’s Breast Center has
imaging, said.
at Cleveland Clinic Florida, said. after a mastectomy,” Dr. Blake said. earned a three-year/full accreditation
“Tomography gives us much more
“At Cleveland Clinic, our unique The DIEP flap is a surgical option designation from the National
detail compared to other types of
approach to breast cancer is born for breast reconstructive surgery Accreditation Program for Breast
mammograms.” Dr. Blake said.
out of the belief that women should that uses the patient’s own tissue, Centers (NAPBC) by the American
“Especially for women with dense
play an active role in their healthcare and requires significant expertise College of Surgeons.
breast tissue, this detail is important.”
by asking questions, discussing in sophisticated microsurgical “At Cleveland Clinic Florida, our
treatment alternatives and working However, mammograms are not the techniques. breast cancer team is dedicated to
with their healthcare team to only breast cancer test that women “Using the DIEP flap technique providing with advanced treatment
determine their best options,” Dr. should look into. women have been able to recover options. Our physicians provide a
Blake said. “The most commons causes of more quickly. It can also lower the risk personalized treatment plan and
The fight against breast cancer hereditary breast cancer include of losing abdominal muscle strength explore options to improve your
starts long before a woman ever mutations in the BRCA 1 and BRCA 2 compared to any of the other flap chances of a successful outcome,”
gets diagnosed, with new screening gene,” Dr. Blake said. “At Cleveland procedures,” Dr. Blake said. Dr. Blake said.
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Cuba A New Hot Spot for Royal Caribbean
A month after sailing into Cuban private island CocoCay and Nassau
waters for the first time, Royal in The Bahamas, as well as Havana.
Caribbean International has signaled Some Miami-Cuba voyages also
it has no intention of departing the include stop in Key West, Puerto
Spanish-speaking Caribbean Island Costa Maya and Cozumel, Mexico.
anytime soon.
In summer 2018, the ship will
The cruise giant has announced a return to Tampa for cruises calling on
packed itinerary that will run over the Key West, Costa Maya, Cozumel and
next two years. Havana on most sailings. Empress
The Miami-based cruise line of the Seas will then offer voyages
revealed Wednesday that it to Havana for the winter 2018-2019
is initiating a year-long Cuba season from Fort Lauderdale. Those
programme that includes 58 four- trips include a combination of visits
and five-night sailings from January to other destinations, including
2018 through March 2019. Twenty Nassau, Key West and Cozumel.
eight of them will include overnight In a statement, Royal Caribbean
stays in Havana. International president and CEO Royal Caribbean’s 1,602-passenger Empress of the Seas began sailing to Cuba last month.
Royal Caribbean’s 1,602-passenger Michael Bayley said the cruise line
Empress of the Seas began sailing has seen a “positive reaction” to its 2025. The report claimed that Cuba was
to Cuba last month, primarily from new offering.
The biggest restraint on growth struggling to cope with the already
Tampa, and will continue those trips The move also comes on the is “on the Cuban side in terms of
high number of visitors. Last year
through November 4. heels of report published by The supply [of hotel rooms] and tourism
alone, more than 614,433 visitors
The ship then returns to Miami for Boston Consulting Group released infrastructure”, author of the study,
a winter 2017-2018 season, which Wednesday that some two million Marguerite Fitzgerald, said in an went to Havana, a 34 per cent
includes calls as Royal Caribbean Americans could visit Havana by article published by the Miami Herald. increase over 2015 figures.
The Intensifying Drama on Capitol Hill
...continued from page 1 So, how difficult should it be to God knows the world at it is needs investigation into any questionable
media would amplify that speculation. transfer that mentality and process strong and decisive leadership. dealings or associations he might
Ratings! to government? Very. Whether that translates into a have, have had or might not have
And ratings are something that And that’s what continues to make permanent confrontational stance had?
President Trump understands from the continuing unfolding dramas is open to debate. It takes strong Shouldn’t he just be left to get
the drama of his The Apprentice of the Trump White House and and decisive leadership to face on with the job he promised to do,
television reality show days where he presidency so compelling. down bullies and threats to world which, importantly, everyone knew of
had the first and last word on hiring It has attracted a global audience order. Appeasement does have its beforehand?
limitations. But is that very strong
and firing. for his every tweet, utterance, holiday Or should be we really worried about
and decisive leadership a drawback
But this is the presidency of the and decision – more often than not in what’s next; the next drama, the next
itself when it is perceived as bullying
United States. It’s real life, the most that order. allegation, the next executive order,
behaviour?
important job on the planet, and The eyes of the world, normally the next legislative policy proposal
clearly not The Apprentice. on America for policy directions and Every leader has detractors and that will be watered down, deferred
However, one does not necessarily international trends, are now even more must deftly manoeuvre to keep them or abandoned, or the next firing of
need to be a behavioural psychologist firmly fixed - plus ears finely attuned - at bay. Using a mallet to kill a fly twitchy Twitter fingers?
oftentimes does more damage to
to understand the powerplays at play to every element of the drama that is We wait and watch and wonder. All
the mallet. Unless the intention is to
here. the Trump White House, and to a large eyes are indeed on America, perhaps
destroy fly, mallet and what the fly
degree, Trump’s America. more now than ever before.
On The Apprentice Trump was has landed on. All evidence gone.
in control and had the final say, This is no laughing matter. What will the next 100 days,
Is that a Trump strategy? Is he
producers notwithstanding. At stake President Trump is obviously the next month, the next week...
being unfairly got at with allegations
was an opportunity to run one of his of a mindset of firm and decisive or tomorrow, bring from 1600
of Russian skeletons in his American
companies. He had the final say. In leadership. But that has nuances Pennsylvania Avenue?
closet? How about bulldozing
general terms, the same applied to that he seems bent on ignoring, and The Trump Revolution is being
his way through any semblance
his companies where he exerted his which the controlling political arms of televised...and streamed. And it
of serious scrutiny by smashing
considerable authority and influence government seem at best feeble (or has a massive global audience. Top
into smithereens with a mighty
over decision-making. complicit?) in affirming. billing and high ratings are assured.
metaphorical mallet any chance of
President Donald Trump and James Comey former FBI Director