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Caymanian Need a new Trade and Business Licence? Need to renew a Trade and Business Licence? APPLY ONLINE! www.dci.gov.ky Friday, November 1, 2019 Issue No 448 www.caymaniantimes.ky Complimentary SWANKY JOINS PIRATES WEEK MUSIC LINEUP INSIDE THIS ISSUE Full story on page A6 >> LOCAL NEWS — A3 Swanky Kitchen Band - Guardians of the Culture (Photo credit: Helene Jones) CIFS updates Premier: rescue Equipment CPR will New equipment has arrived at the Cayman Islands Fire Service (CIFS) de- unsafe. A delicate approach to remove not succeed vehicleexiting theroofs, vehicle doors are and impossible structural or Another Successful Grading for Four complete sets of Holmatro road posts is vital to minimise the potential Purple Dragon rescuesigned tohydraulic tackle road cutting traf�ic and collisions. spread- for injury. ing tools, with associated modern to provide new equipment for the Fire LOCAL NEWS — A4 ment, were added to the inventory of Service“The investmentdemonstrates by the our Government focus on theroad CIFS traf�ic this collision month. extricationThe equipment equip- is public safety and our commitment to now located in Frank Sound, West Bay, reducing the number of fatalities and Central and Cayman Brac stations. serious injuries on our roads,” com- mented the Minister for Home Affairs, removing a vehicle from around an Hon. Tara Rivers, JP. Vehicle extrication is the process of collision when conventional means of ... Continued story on page A8 Cayman’s historic cruise berthing and individual involved in a road traf�ic enhanced cargo facilities referendum, set for 19th December, was debated in the Legislative Assembly on Monday, with Premier Alden McLaughlin con- NRA Upcoming Roadworks ernment would succeed in their aim to Projects build�irming the to new the facility Assembly and thatthat thethe group Gov- leading the campaign to have a referen- dum held – CPR (Cruise Port Referen- WORLD WATCH — B2 dum) Cayman – would fail in its ultimate intentions. In a blistering attack on CPR Cayman, the Premier suggested that the informa- tion they had been disseminating was untrue. ‘…there is no requirement in the Con- stitution or elsewhere for any campaign behind a petition for a referendum to be based on truth,” Premier McLaughlin stated. “Nor is there any requirement to keep vested interests, including com- mercial interests, from being involved in Brexit Britain heads to the polls Officers display cutting and spreading tools (Photo by GIS) ... Continued story on page A5 EDITORIAL | COMMUNITY NOTICES PAGE A2 Friday, November 1, 2019 | Issue No 448 C�������� T���� EDITORIAL COMMUNITY NOTICES Nominations Deadline EDITORIAL | COMMUNITYGuy NOTICES Fawkes Night forced an annual public day of thanks- Extended for National giving for the plot's failure. [Wikipedia] PAGE 2 Wednesday, OctoberFireworkGuy 18, Fawkes 2017Night, Night, is | an Issuealso annual known No com- 132as In some British territories, this Caymanian Times memorationGuy Fawkes observedDay, Bon�ire on 5 November,Night and event is still commemorated and bon- Arts and Culture Awards begins with the events of 5 November The nominations dead- primarilyOTIC in Great Britain.ES Its history are�ires also can the be normseen andon beachesparents usuallyand in line for the Cayman National EDITORIAL N treatopen the�ields. children Many with�ireworks the lighting displays of Cultural Foundation’s 26th 1605, when Guy Fawkes, a member sparklers. Annual National Arts and tersof the hadCustoms Gunpowder placed beneath Plot, wasthe HouseRegistrationarrested of of ImportersCulture Awards begins has been Lords.while guarding explosives the plot- event that marks the start of another To help importers start using a system for entry declaration, the Department will Celebrating the fact that King James Pirate’sAs we Week prepare celebration, for the many �ireworks of us November. start registering importers starting Monday, 16 October 2017. I had survived the attempt on his life, standing in the crowd will remember extendedThe National until Thursday, Arts and 7 The registration is required by the implementationthe annual November of a new online5th event electronic that Culture Awards recognis- systemmonths forlater entry the declaration.introduction Effective of the 1 November 2017, the Cayman Islands es those who have made a CustomsObservancepeople lit Department bon�ires of 5th around November will implementLondon, Act anden- the newhistory. system. This will require importers to complete and submit entries electronicallymarks to Customsa signi�icant using event the new in gatewayBritish arts and culture; achieved a portal COLS (Customs Online System). Importers will be able to access the portal high-qualitysigni�icant contribution body of creative to through the website www.customs.gov.ky. work; or who have support- Tips of the Week For individuals who have not yet received training in the use of the system, Customs willed theprovide work in-house of CNCF. training. Each year CNCF recognises the Motivational Tip However, before they can use COLS, importers will have to be formally registered and recognisedarts and culture as an importer honourees by Customs. The Power of Music This will require each individual to come in and provide Customs with relevant informationat an includingelegant awardsa government-issued cer- Do not underestimate the power emony. Presentations are of music. Music can heal the sick, their business licence and/or companies registration including directorship. also made to the Volunteer mend the broken heart, relieve stress identification,As a result, Customs e.g., driver’s will begin licence the or registration passport. Additionally,process starting it will Monday, be necessary 16 October for through companiesof the 27Year, October and Sponsor businesses 2017, of from the to provide8:30am and even help you to live longer. Just Year and the winner of the Earl LaPierre Receives His Gold Star for Creativity ask some of our seniors who are still Roberts Drive (locally known as Airport Road). Chairman’s Award for out- from CNCF Artistic Director Henry Muttoo playing music and dancing. They will standing long-term support toHowever, 4:00pm Monday if they missto Friday. this period Registration to be registered,will take place Customs on the will 1st continue floor of Customsto register Headquarters, importers during located normal at #42 business Owens agree that music has added value to of CNCF’s work. Nominations can be made online at their life and also a few more years. hours. Although most importers were previously registered in the old system, it is necessaryNominations for all importers are open to be from registered cultural artscayman.org. A copy of the nomi- EDITORIALAfter a long stressful |day, COMMUNITY close your in the new NOTICESsystem. Once registered with Customs, importers can then submit entriesand electronically heritage organisations and do business as well with as nation form is also available from the eyes turn on your iPod or CD player Customs, without having to attend in person. from the general public. Arts organisa- and just enjoy the mellowing sounds PAGE 2 Wednesday, OctoberCayman 18, 2017Islands Customs | Issue Management No 132 thanks importers for their cooperation and tionsunderstanding may submitCaymanian and nominations looks forward Times for tothe hours: 2nd Floor, in the building di- of music. If you have energy left you continued partnership. CNCF Star for Creativity in the Arts in rectlyCNCF behindOf�ice duringthe Harquail normal Theatre working at may even dance a jig. their particular disciplines. The gen- Live longer. Live happier. Live life to eral public can make nominations for its fullest with MUSIC. theAir-Conditioned CNCF Heritage Cross. Storage Posthumous theLast F.J. year’s Harquail recipients Cultural were: Centre, 17 NOTICESeaS Grape nominations can also be considered. Harquail Drive (Phone: 949-5477). DITORIAL John Ashley TheUnits CNCF - HeritageKingbird Cross Drive is reserved E Gold Heritage Cross forAvailable individuals forand groupsImmediate who have a Melvin Augustine (posthumous) CustomsSecretarial Registration Services of Importersconsistent and begins active, quality engage- To help"Making importers start using a system Life for entry Easier" declaration, the Department will ment in the preservationRental and/or cel- The Crighton Family startServices: registering Work importers Permits, starting Trade Monday, and 16 October Business 2017. Applications ebration of Caymanian cultural herit- Maxine & Maureen Bodden Batteries, Tires,& Renewal Brakes, Vehicles Annual Purchasing Returns, plus Inspections, General Accessories Letters and More. Various Sizes from *UpThe to 4 registrationYears Warranty. is requiredPlease by call the for implementation other services of a new online electronic Silver Heritage Cross system for entry declaration.Contact: EffectiveSusan 1 November 2017, the Cayman Islands for a 80lifetime sq. ft of to high-quality 190 sq. ft engage- Annie Rose Scott age. The award has three levels: GOLD CustomsGet FREE Department PickCellular: willUp, implement FREE 345 Delivery,the326-9953 new system. FREE This willInstallations. require importers ment; SILVER (minimum of 10 years) Elvie Lizabeth Walton-Thompson Health Tip Address: Unit #2, Grand Plaza and PleaseBRONZE call:(minimum 326-3800 of 5 years). toWhen complete Convenience, and submit Service, entries $avings electronically and Time to MattersCustoms to using You andthe Yournew gatewayFamily Drinking alcohol and Blood (Opposite