iNews Briefs & Community Events
US appeals Trinidad court’s ruling in favour of Warner
From RJR News
The United States government has filed an appeal against a Trinidadian High Court ruling that Washington be excluded from being part of the judicial review claim brought by former FIFA vice president Jack Warner.
Mr. Warner is challenging his extradition to that country on fraud related charges.
Hearing of the procedural appeal was due to have started on Monday, but it was adjourned to July 18, at the request of attorneys.
The US government had sought to be a party in the hearing of the judicial review, claiming it had sufficient interest in the proceedings.
In his ruling last month, Justice James Aboud questioned the contribution Washington could have made to the proceedings.
Jack Warner is charged with 12 offences related to racketeering, corruption and money laundering allegedly committed in the United States and Trinidad and Tobago, dating as far back as 1990.
For more: http://rjrnewsonline.com/local/us-appeals-trinidad-courts-ruling-in-favour-of-warner
Donald Trump raises $30 million in June
By Mark Murray and Leigh Ann Caldwell From NBC
Donald Trump received a major boost to his campaign coffers, announcing that he raised $30 million in June, including a $3.8 million contribution from himself. He raised another $25 million for the Republican Party, bringing his fundraising totals for the last week of May and all of June to $55 million. The final fundraising totals will be confirmed later this month when filings to the FEC are due.
In comparison, Clinton raised $40.5 million in June and an additional $28 million for the Democratic party, bringing her June totals to $68.5 million.
Trump began the month with just $1.3 million in the bank, according to FEC filings. But Trump’s shot of fundraising still leaves him far behind his challenger, presumptive Democratic nominee Hilary Clinton not only raised more last month and had $40 million more in the bank at the end of May.
“We just started our fundraising efforts in the last week of May and we are extremely pleased with the broad-based support in the last five weeks for the Trump Campaign and Trump Victory. We want to thank our many volunteers and contributors that are committed to electing Donald J. Trump as President in November,” said Steven Mnuchin, Donald J. Trump for President Finance Chairman.
For more: http://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2016-election/donald-trump-raises-26-million-june-n604806?cid=sm_tw
Dominica government to be sued over concert cancellation
From Caribbean News Now
ROSEAU, Dominica — Cabral Douglas, the son of former prime minister of Dominica, Rosie Douglas, is to file a lawsuit in the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) against the island’s government over the forced cancellation of a 2014 concert by Jamaican recording artiste Tommy Lee following Lee’s arrest and deportation.
According to Douglas, as a direct consequence of the illegal arrest, detention and deportation of international recording artiste and skilled Caribbean Community (CARICOM) national Leroy Russell (aka Tommy Lee), top Jamaican music industry executive Junior “Heavy D” Fraser and other members of his party on 23/24 February 2014, by the government of Dominica, the concert organized, promoted and financed by Douglas, in reliance of relevant free movement provisions outlined in the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas (RTC) was cancelled.
“Just because Dominica is one of the smaller countries in CARICOM does not excuse the small mindedness demonstrated by the leadership of that country… if anyone can be accused of practicing evil, it’s certainly not Tommy Lee but rather the leadership of Dominica as evidenced by the barbaric, vindictive and inhumane treatment of innocent skilled CARICOM nationals contracted to work in Dominica,” Douglas said.
The cancellation of the international stage show has given rise various monetary damages claims by Douglas, in addition to the damages claims made on behalf of the Jamaican claimants, which have been channelled through the Jamaican office of the attorney general for various breaches under the RTC.
“How can Dominica hypocritically advocate for free movement it its capacity as chair of CARICOM on the one hand, whilst arbitrarily detaining, deporting and humiliating skilled CARICOM nationals contracted to work in Dominica on the other?” Douglas questioned.
“This is an affront to the spirit of regional integration,” he added.
As previuously reported in the regional media, the government of Dominica on May 3, 2015, publically announced its desire for an “amicable” negotiated settlement to these claims.
Subsequent to this announcement, Douglas’ legal team led by Jamaica’s Bert Samuels was invited by the office of the attorney general to submit proof of claims as required by the negotiation process which had been ongoing.
However, after spending significant time preparing, substantiating and submitting these claims, it now appears that the government of Dominica has unilaterally reneged on its commitment to have the matter settled out of court.
“I think the refusal of the Skerrit administration to honour its treaty obligations as it pertains to the free movement of skilled community nationals not only poses a grave danger to the economic interests of Dominican individuals and corporate entities seeking to contract with skilled CARICOM nationals but it also undermines the credibility of CARICOM itself, and Dominica’s position as chair responsible for the implementation of free movement within its quasi-cabinet,” Douglas said.
“I suspect that Roosevelt Skerrit, a man that has already declared to Dominicans locally that no law/no constitution can stop him…is now promoting the same lawlessness within CARICOM. If his objective is to isolate Dominica as a backward police state with no regard for human rights, free movement and free enterprise then he should be man enough withdraw from CARICOM, suspend the constitution and declare martial law in Dominica,” he said.
Douglas has retained a Trinidad based senior counsel to lead the litigation phase of this matter.
“As long as the rule of law still exists within CARICOM, I will be seeking special leave to appear before the CCJ to enforce my rights and the rights of CARICOM nationals under relevant provisions of the (RTC) as I remain committed to the principles of regional integration, human rights and free enterprise which are the foundations of economic development in Dominica and the Caribbean region, as intended by the framers of the RTC,” Douglas said.
IMAGE: Cabral Douglas
COMMUNITY EVENTS (Date Order)
SAT JULY 9
Grand Mr. Ivan Lunch Truck/Canteen reunion
All students who attended the Cayman Islands High School between Sept 1973 and June 1987 are invited to a Grand Mr. Ivan Lunch Truck/Canteen reunion at the Turtle Farm on Saturday (9 Jul) from 3 — 11pm.
Imagination Playground at Camana Bay
Imagination Playground invites kids to build, dream and explore with giant foam blocks at fountains at Camana Bay’s Town Centre’s. The event is held every Tuesday and Saturday from 10 am to 7 pm and is free and open to the public.
SUN JULY 10
Good News Baptist Church Teen Rally
The Good News Baptist Church is holding a teen rally from July 10-14 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm each night.
FNSports Paradise Triathlon and Duathlon
FNSports Paradise Triathlon and Duathlon is Sunday (10 Jul) at 645am. Log on to caymanactive.com for more details.
Cayman bRUNch 5 — 10K
The Cayman bRUNch 5 — 10K is Sunday (10 Jul) at VIVO Restaurant in West Bay at Lighthouse Point. Check in is 6am. Log on to caymanactive.com for more information.
MON JULY 11
Teen Summit
The Youth Services Unit is hosting a special Teen Summit Monday – Friday (11 — 15 Jul.) The summit will take place at the University College of the Cayman Islands between 8.30 a.m. — 2.00 p.m. for $50 per camper. Registration forms can be found online at www.ysu.gov.ky.
Vacation Bible School
Red Bay Church of God Holiness will hold Vacation Bible School for ages 3-12 Monday — Friday (11- 15 July) from 6:30 – 9PM.
Vacation Bible School
The George Town Wesleyan Holiness Church in Windsor Park is hosting its Vacation Bible School Monday — Friday (11 — 15 Jul) from 9 a.m. – 12 noon
FRI JULY 15
Grant for the Arts Applications
The Cayman National Cultural Foundation invites applications for this year’s Grant for the Arts. Application forms and guidelines can be found online at www.artscayman.org/grants-for-the-arts. Applications are due Friday (15 Jul) by 5pm.
SAT JULY 16
Lookya with Mango Season at the Museum
The National Museum presents Lookya with Mango Season at the Museum on Saturday (16 Jul) from 3- 8pm.
MON JULY 18
Vacation Bible School
The Churches of God Holiness Spot Bay and Watering Place are hosting Vacation Bible School Monday — Friday (18 — 22 Jul) from 6-8pm daily at the Watering Place location. Call 948-0214 for more information
July Events at Camana Bay
Next month’s public holiday on Monday, 4 July will have a fireworks extravaganza not to be missed. Kids won’t be bored this summer with a variety of camps for all ages, outdoor movies shown under the stars every Tuesday and a summer splash party with prizes to be won. Grownups will enjoy summer savings as the shops mark down prices for one day only and ladies will have the chance to enjoy a ‘healthified’ three-course menu. Moviegoers are also in for a real treat as Regal Cinemas shows the ballet classic, One Man, Two Guvnors.
For more details on our summer festivities, camps and offers; visit camanabay.com/summer.
Here is a quick look at our summer camps:
6th Annual Multi-Sport Camp
5 through 8 July (Week 1), 11 through 15 July (Week 2) and
25 through 29 July (Week 3)
8am-12pm
Camana Bay Sports Complex
Starfish Village Summer Camp
5 July through 25 August
8am-3pm
Starfish Village
Shutterbugs Photography Camp
Mondays, 11 July through 15 August (Ages 8-11) and
Fridays, 15 July through 19 August (Ages 11-16)
9am-12pm,
Picture This Studios
Budding Chef Summer Camp
11 through 15 July
12-1pm
Bon Vivant
8th Annual Basketball Camp
18 through 22 July
8:30am-4pm
The Arts & Recreation Centre
Here is a quick look at our special events:
End-of-School Kids Disco Party
Friday 1 July
6-8pm
Starfish Village
Tai Chi
Sunday 3 July
8:30am
The Crescent
Moonlight & Movies
Tuesdays, July through August
7pm
Gardenia Court
Patriotic Festival
Monday 4 July
5-8pm
The Crescent
Summer Sidewalk Sale
Saturday 9 July
11am
Town Centre
Abacus Restaurant Takeover with Nadine Dumas
Tuesday 12 July
5:30-7:30pm
Abacus
The Bookends Club
Wednesday 13 July
6:30-7:30pm
Books & Books
Ross Tibbetts Book Signing
Friday 15 July
6:30pm
Books & Books
Culture at the Cinema: One Man, Two Guvnors
Saturday 16 July
7pm
Regal Cinemas
Floetry
Wednesday 20 July
6:30-7:30pm
Books & Books
Summer Splash
Saturday 23 July
2-7pm
The Crescent
