Wednesday, November 13, 2019 Issue No 453 Complimentary Ladies, You Deserve a Weekend Trip to TAMPA
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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 Wednesday, November 13, 2019 Issue No 453 www.caymaniantimes.ky Complimentary Ladies, you deserve a weekend trip to TAMPA 949-2311 | caymanairways.com INSIDE THIS ISSUE Another Fantastic Pirates’ Landing COMMUNITY — A2 National Community Enhancement Project Winter 2019 COMMUNITY NOTICES — A2 Pirates! Full story on page A3 >> Dengue Update: Seven new cases of dengue A Community Budget LOCAL NEWS — A7 By Ralph Lewis Premier Alden McLaughlin and his Government presented the 2020/2021 budget on Friday in the hall of the Leg- islative Assembly titled “Delivering To- day’s Priorities; Meeting Tomorrow’s Challenges”. His Budget Policy Statement would be his last as Premier and sought to ad- dress amongst other things the strong Crown Dependencies and Overseas state of the economy and his legacy. Territories Lay Remembrance Speaking directly to Caymanian Wreaths at Cenotaph for First Time Times, the Premier listed the many achievements over the past six years and made special mention of the excel- LOCAL NEWS — A8 lent executive team that make up the Cabinet and whom he was proud to lead throughout their accomplishments. ... Continued story on page A6 NY cabaret music night set to take the stage By Lindsey Turnbull Back by popular demand, cabaret star New women’s healthcare facility KT Sullivan and her friends are all set to showcases services wow event-goers once more with anoth- er New York cabaret music night, this time at the Westin Grand Cayman Seven LOCAL NEWS — B1 Mile Beach’s Governor’s ballroom. Organised by Cayman Arts Festival, the New York cabaret music evening will feature award-winning Broadway star KT Sullivan, along with Natalie Doug- las, another award-winning singer who is no stranger to Cayman, both ladies having performed in Cayman during the 2018 and 2019 Cayman Arts Festivals. At this upcoming event, to be held on 23rd November, they will be joined by Nicolas King who has been performing since the age of four. An accomplished performer before he even reached his ANTIGUA BANKS ON VENEZUELA FOR LIAT ... Continued story on page A8 Matt Baker COMMUNITY | COMMUNITY NOTICES PAGE A2 Wednesday, November 13, 2019 | Issue No 453 C�������� T���� National Community Enhancement Project COMMUNITY NOTICES Winter 2019 North Side Pump Station Work Water Authority – Cayman wishes to in intervals lasting no longer than ten hancement (NiCE) Project for 2019 will advise its valued customers in North (10) minutes. These works will be runThe for �inalthree Nationalweeks starting Community on Monday, En- Side, East End and Bodden Town of completed on Friday 15 November. 25 November 2019. possible low water pressure over the The Water Authority appreciates the “I look forward to my Ministry once next week. This is due to optimization patience and understanding of its cus- again delivering the NiCE programme work taking place at the Authority’s tomers and the public as it undertakes to help build stronger communities and North Side Pump Station. Works will these works, and apologizes for any in- support the most vulnerable, in keep- be conducted between 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. convenience this may cause. ing with the Government’s broad policy outcomes,” said Minister for Commerce, Planning & Infrastructure, Hon. Joey Minister for Commerce, Planning and Hew. Infrastructure, Hon. Joey Hew Seven new cases of “The project will also ensure that Cay- ensure that only those who qualify reg- ment,” he added. Dengue Dengue Update maniansThe Ministry, bene�it fromwhich a healthyran this environ- year’s will work up to three weeks, Mondays to NiCE Summer Project, will partner with Fridaysister,EDITORIAL organisers (7 a.m. to con�irm. 3 p.m.). | NiCE COMMUNITY workers NOTICES the Public Works Department (PWD), As well as organising the day-to-day as of 8 November 2019 the National Roads Authority (NRA) supervisionPAGE 2 of work duties throughout and the Department of Environmental the three-week project,Wednesday, CPI staff willOctober • Since18, 2017the last update| Issue on No 132 Caymanian Times Health (DEH) to deliver the programme. co-ordinate the logistics. The Ministry November 4, 2019, 25 ad- Finishing on Friday, 13 December, the will work closely with Workforce Oppor- ditional results have been project will also help beautify the island tunities and Residency Cayman (WORC) received from the Caribbean ahead of the festive season, as well as to ensure that those able to take up full- NPublicOTIC Health AgencyE (CAR-S providing upskilling opportunities and timeE workDITORIAL opportunities after the pro- seven new wages for those who qualify. gramme are given every assistance. cases of dengue in the Cay- Registration for the 15-day project will The bi-annual initiative, as well as manPHA) Islands. Customscon�irming Registration of Importers begins be held at the Lions Centre on Wednes- tackling repairs and maintenance, will To• Ofhelp these importers seven startnew cas-using a system for entry declaration, the Department will day, 13 November, at 9 a.m. Late-com- again be clearing sargassum, if needed. startes, two registering patients hadimporters travelled starting Monday, 16 October 2017. ers will not be allowed to register. The NiCE workers will also be beautifying toThe a country registration with year-round is required by the implementation of a new online electronic session will also include orientation by cemeteries, parks, beaches, beach ac- systemtransmission for entry of declaration.dengue, Effective 1 November 2017, the Cayman Islands partner agencies, involving basic health cess and roadside verges. Customswhile �ive Department had no travel will his- implement the new system. This will require importers and safety, work skills and conduct NiCE application forms are now avail- tory, which suggests that per- to complete and submit entries electronically to Customs using the new gateway training, before ending at 12 noon. Open ableEDITORIAL at district libraries | in COMMUNITY Grand Cay- son acquired NOTICES dengue within portal COLS (Customs Online System). Importers will be able to access the portal to unemployed Caymanians and spous- the Cayman Islands. es of Caymanians (18 years old and GovernmentPAGE 2 AdministrationWednesday, Building’s October through• This18, the brings2017 website the | www.customs.gov.ky. total Issue number No 132of showing clinical symptoms that might Caymanian Times over), strict vetting will take place to receptionman, andTips areaMLA of in Of�ices, George the asWeekTown. well as the For individuals who have not yet receivedpotentially training in be the dengue. use of the system, Customs will provide in-house training. Motivational Tip However, before they can use COLS, importersThe will Public have toHealth be formally Department’s registered and recognised as an importer by Customs. The Power of Music Thisbercon�irmed 2019), will require todengue nine each locallyresults individual transmitted (since to thecome inSurveillance and provide Unit Customs continues with torelevant deploy information including a government-issued �irst locally transmitted case in Octo- Do not underestimate the power and sixOTIC imported cases.ES systematic and enhanced surveillance N measures, working closely with gov- ofE music.DITORIAL Music can heal the sick, their business licence and/or companies registration including directorship. been distributed between East End, ernment and private sector physicians 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 companies 27 October and businesses 2017, from to provide8:30am and even help you to live longer. Just George• ToCustoms Town,date con�irmedWest Bay andcases Registration Bodden have to review reports of suspected of Importers dengue. begins Town. For more information, contact the ask some of our seniors who are still To help importers start using a system for entry declaration, the Department will Roberts• Since Drive the start(locally of theknown year as the Airport Cay- Road).Public Health Department on 244- playing music and dancing. They will startto 4:00pm registering Monday importers to Friday. starting Registration Monday, will 16 takeOctober place 2017. on the 1st floor of Customs Headquarters, located at #42 Owens agree that music has added value to manHowever, Islands if hasthey sent miss a this total period of 116 to be 2648.registered, For advice Customs on mosquitowill continue control, to register importers during normal business The registration is required by the implementation of a new online electronic their life and also a few more years. hours.samples Although to CARPHA most to importers be investigated were previously contact registered MRCU on in 949-2557 the old system, in Grand it is necessary for all importers to be registered After a long stressful day, close your systeminfor the dengue. new for system.entry declaration. Once registered Effective with 1 Cayman,Customs, November or importers 948-2223 2017, the can on Cayman Caymanthen submit Islands Brac; entries electronically and do business with eyes turn on your iPod or CD player CustomsCustoms,• Of that Departmentwithout number, having 28will personsto implement attend were in person.the newand system.Department This will of requireEnvironmental importers toadmitted complete to andthe submitCayman entries Islands electronically Hos- Health to onCustoms 949-6696 using in theGrand new Cayman, gateway and just enjoy the mellowing sounds Cayman Islands Customs Management thanks importers for their cooperation and understanding and looks forward to portalpital and COLS Health (Customs City, OnlineCayman System). Islands Importersor 948-2321 will be in ableCayman to access Brac. the portal of music. If you have energy left you continued partnership. may even dance a jig. through the website www.customs.gov.ky. LiveTips longer. of Live the happier. Week Live life to For individuals who have not yet received training in the use of the system, Customs will provide in-house training.