Mr Raymond has been "guarding" the seas from as long as I can remember. Day and night he lived and breathed the VHF controls, either from his radio control tower or travelling around the island with his handheld. I recall hearing him over the radio many times when I was in the dive boats with my father as a young boy and now as I compete in fishing tournaments or enjoy leisure time in my own personal boat. He would communicate with the passing vessels and local fisherman/women. You can always count on him for a radio check when needed. He speaks a great number of languages which he has picked up over the years communicating with ship personnel of various nationalities. He has become a wealth of information for the islands and has served as a Lloyds of London Shipping Advisor. At night he frequents the lighthouse to catch a glimpse of far off vessels with his high-powered binoculars in hopes of communicating with them. Raymond has assisted with the coordination of several at sea rescues, assisted in "piloting" cruise ship on their short stops in Cayman Brac. Whenever there was/is a distress call he would rally together whatever agencies needed to be on alert, communicate with any persons near by including far off vessels that he could manage to reach to ensure the safety of all. He is very knowledgeable in our waters and is often heard on the various radio stations with updates and factual information on the islands' past and present seafaring legacies. In paying respect to our seafearers, he always calls on passing vessels to do a horn salute, which is very much appreciated by the affected families and obliged by the ships involved. I am proud to nominate Mr Raymond I. Scott of West End, Cayman Brac for the 2021 National Heroes Day Awards in the category of Friends of Seafarers. Mr Scott has been involved in numerous sea rescues and on multiple occasions brought in ships to blow the horns in honour of seamen and on special days like the Queen's Birthday. He has served as a radio contact for fishing tournaments and assisted as pilot for visiting cruise ships to Cayman Brac. He also worked for Lloyds of London and continues to do this on a daily basis.

Mr Scott has been involved in numerous sea rescues and on multiple occasions brought in ships to blow the horns in honour of seamen and on special days like the Queen's Birthday. He has served as a radio contact for fishing tournaments and assisted as pilot for visiting cruise ships to Cayman Brac. He also worked for Lloyds of London and continues to do this on a daily basis.

Locals recognized by Rotary for job well done

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(Rotary): Rotary Club of Grand Cayman Central last week recognized

two outstanding Caymanians for their contribution to their vocations.

The annual Vocational Service Award recognizes those individuals who

have gone above and beyond on what has been required in their

vocations. Recognized at the weekly Rotary Central meeting were Police

Officer Miguel McFarlane andshipping advisor Raymond Scott. Officer

McFarlane is well known to all Caymanians and businesses of Central

George Town and along the waterfront. His pleasant smile and

willingness to help anyone who looks for any kind of assistance.

"When I joined the Police it was not for the money or positon, I joined because I truly saw a

way of helping my community in a constructive way", said Officer McFarlane as he humbly

accepted his Award from President Larry Tibbetts. "I thank Rotary Central for the very nice

andkind recognition that you have given me” said Officer McFarlane. Police Commissioner

Baines who was also in attendance spoke highly of Officer McFarlane. “Officer Miguel

McFarlane optimizes the highest qualities of a police officer and is truly loved by the entire

community of the Cayman Islands” noted Commissioner Baines.

Raymond Scott may not be visibly recognizable as Officer McFarlane, but his voice is

certainly known if you listen to any of the talk shows. Mr. Scott is the Sub-Agent for Lloyds of

London for Cayman Brac & Little Cayman and Cayman Shipping Advisor. “I started as a

shipping advisor at the age of 15; during my career I have been involved in over 100 rescues

at sea,” he said. “This has included ships on fire, distress, and so on, and I have never gotten

paid for it. I do this because I love being able to help others and keeping alive the seafaring

traditions of Cayman”

Both awardees were nominated by Rotarian Kent Eldermire, a member of Rotary Central.

Mr Raymond has been "guarding" the seas from as long as I can remember. Day and night he lived and breathed the VHF controls, either from his radio control tower or travelling around the island with his handheld. I recall hearing him over the radio many times when I was in the dive boats with my father as a young boy and now as I compete in fishing tournaments or enjoy leisure time in my own personal boat. He would communicate with the passing vessels and local fisherman/women. You can always count on him for a radio check when needed. He speaks a great number of languages which he has picked up over the years communicating with ship personnel of various nationalities. He has become a wealth of information for the islands and has served as a Lloyds of London Shipping Advisor. At night he frequents the lighthouse to catch a glimpse of far off vessels with his high-powered binoculars in hopes of communicating with them. Raymond has assisted with the coordination of several at sea rescues, assisted in "piloting" cruise ship on their short stops in Cayman Brac. Whenever there was/is a distress call he would rally together whatever agencies needed to be on alert, communicate with any persons near by including far off vessels that he could manage to reach to ensure the safety of all. He is very knowledgeable in our waters and is often heard on the various radio stations with updates and factual information on the islands' past and present seafaring legacies. In paying respect to our seafearers, he always calls on passing vessels to do a horn salute, which is very much appreciated by the affected families and obliged by the ships involved. I am proud to nominate Mr Raymond I. Scott of West End, Cayman Brac for the 2021 National Heroes Day Awards in the category of Friends of Seafarers. Mr Scott has been involved in numerous sea rescues and on multiple occasions brought in ships to blow the horns in honour of seamen and on special days like the Queen's Birthday. He has served as a radio contact for fishing tournaments and assisted as pilot for visiting cruise ships to Cayman Brac. He also worked for Lloyds of London and continues to do this on a daily basis.

Mr Scott has been involved in numerous sea rescues and on multiple occasions brought in ships to blow the horns in honour of seamen and on special days like the Queen's Birthday. He has served as a radio contact for fishing tournaments and assisted as pilot for visiting cruise ships to Cayman Brac. He also worked for Lloyds of London and continues to do this on a daily basis.

Locals recognized by Rotary for job well done

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(Rotary): Rotary Club of Grand Cayman Central last week recognized

two outstanding Caymanians for their contribution to their vocations.

The annual Vocational Service Award recognizes those individuals who

have gone above and beyond on what has been required in their

vocations. Recognized at the weekly Rotary Central meeting were Police

Officer Miguel McFarlane andshipping advisor Raymond Scott. Officer

McFarlane is well known to all Caymanians and businesses of Central

George Town and along the waterfront. His pleasant smile and

willingness to help anyone who looks for any kind of assistance.

"When I joined the Police it was not for the money or positon, I joined because I truly saw a

way of helping my community in a constructive way", said Officer McFarlane as he humbly

accepted his Award from President Larry Tibbetts. "I thank Rotary Central for the very nice

andkind recognition that you have given me” said Officer McFarlane. Police Commissioner

Baines who was also in attendance spoke highly of Officer McFarlane. “Officer Miguel

McFarlane optimizes the highest qualities of a police officer and is truly loved by the entire

community of the Cayman Islands” noted Commissioner Baines.

Raymond Scott may not be visibly recognizable as Officer McFarlane, but his voice is

certainly known if you listen to any of the talk shows. Mr. Scott is the Sub-Agent for Lloyds of

London for Cayman Brac & Little Cayman and Cayman Shipping Advisor. “I started as a

shipping advisor at the age of 15; during my career I have been involved in over 100 rescues

at sea,” he said. “This has included ships on fire, distress, and so on, and I have never gotten

paid for it. I do this because I love being able to help others and keeping alive the seafaring

traditions of Cayman”

Both awardees were nominated by Rotarian Kent Eldermire, a member of Rotary Central.