Caymanian Wednesday, February 12, 2020 Issue No 497 www.caymaniantimes.ky Complimentary TOURISM — A1 LOCAL NEWS — A3 EDUCATION — A6 INTERNATIONAL SPORTS — B2 THIS ISSUE INSIDE CAYMAN ISLANDS SCORE BIG ON Ocorian and Estera merge to School �ield renamed in honour of Kobe and Gianna Bryant’s NEW AMERICAN TV SHOW create a global leader beloved BT citizen memorial service is on Feb. 24 Amazing Coconuts at Cocofest By Lindsey Turnbull Cayman’s �ifth annual celebration of the humble coconut took place last Sat- urday at Pedro St James, a family-orien- tated afternoon of food and festivities all centred on one of Cayman’s most im- portant means of sustenance from days gone by. It’s always an excellent day out for foodie families because the event brings together an ensemble of local producers who use coconut, in its many guises, to create amazing food ready for sampling, often unavailable in supermarkets. The Caymanian staple of fried �ish and frit- ters was a welcome sight for visitors upon entrance to the Pedro St James grounds, fried in coconut oil to impart a lovely aroma and �lavour to the dish. The popular Powder Monkey Gourmet Treats stall was doing a good trade in their coconut pineapple marshmal- low �luff, not to mention their coconut and vanilla marshmallows in bags. The Farmfresh.ky team also had an array of coconut-inspired goodies such as their coconut... Continuedoil that comes story in a on wine page bottle, A4 Cristiano enjoyed his first coconut water of the day Libraries a mainstay of SMB walk to public life honour heart This second in our Then and Now series on icon- 1920, the Government included an annual amount ic Cayman buildings looks at the development of of 40 pounds in its budget for to establish a sub- warrior another important central George Town building, scription library, located in a room above the old the George Town Public Library. jail next to the Old Court House (now the National In the late 19th Century, Cayman did not pos- Museum). Cayman’s �irst librarian was Jane Bond sess a public library; instead public reading rooms Arch. began to develop to satisfy residents’ literary cu- In West Bay, history books detail how the residents riosity. In 1919, Commissioner Hugh H. Hutchings so badly wanted their own reading room that they arrived in Cayman and was an avid reader, sub- raised money for one by having debates, concerts, scribing to the likes of the Saturday Evening Post, cake sales and plays.... Continued Their hard workstory paid on page off and A5 a Punch and Atlantic Monthly, all of which became popular reads with Caymanians. As a result, in The Governor Martyn Roper and Deputy Governor Franz Manderson were among a legion of heart warriors who Queens birthday celebrations outside the Public Library, 1958 (Photo credit: Cayman Islands National Archive Photo- took to Seven Mile Beach last Sunday morning, walking graphic Collections) the Heart Warriors & Angels... Continued Beach Walk story to on raise page funds B1 EDITORIAL | COMMUNITY NOTICES PAGE 2 Wednesday, October 18, 2017 | Issue No 132 Caymanian Times EDITORIAL NOTICES Customs Registration of Importers begins To help importers start using a system for entry declaration, the Department will start registering importers starting Monday, 16 October 2017. The registration is required by the implementation of a new online electronic system for entry declaration. Effective 1 November 2017, the Cayman Islands TOURISMCustoms Department will implement the newEDITORIAL system. This will require | COMMUNITY importers NOTICES PAGEto complete A2 and submitWednesday, entries electronically February to Customs 12, using 2020 the new | Issue gateway No 497 C�������� T���� portal COLS (Customs Online System). ImportersPAGE 2will be ableWednesday, to access the portal October 18, 2017 | Issue No 132 Caymanian Times through the website www.customs.gov.ky. Tips of the Week For individuals who have not yet received training in the use of the system, Customs will provide in-house training. Motivational Tip However, before they can use COLS, importers will have to be formally registered and recognised as an importer by Customs. The Power of Music ThisCAYMAN will require each individual to come in and ISLANDSprovide Customs with relevant informationN OTIC includingSCORE a government-issuedES BIG ON Do not underestimate the power EDITORIAL of music. Music can heal the sick, their business licence and/or companies registration including directorship. identification, e.g., driver’s licence or passport. Additionally, it will be necessary for companiesCustoms and businesses to provideRegistration of Importers begins mend the broken heart, relieve stress As a result, CustomsNEW will begin the registration AMERICAN process starting Monday, 16 October through 27 October TV 2017, from 8:30amSHOW and even help you to live longer. 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