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Caymanian Times Caymanian Friday, March 8, 2019 Issue No 346 www.caymaniantimes.ky Complimentary CAL’s New Route to Denver Colorado It was a proud day for Cayman Air- ways, as the new Boeing 737 Max 8 air- craft took off from Owen Roberts Inter- national Airport to Denver, Colorado, for the longest ever commercial nonstop course, there was a ribbon-cutting cere- mony,�light in with its smart50-year Cayman history. Airways But �irst, crew of David White, Councilor for Sports and Tourismmembers, present, looking onmagni�icent, behalf of andMinister with nell: “This is another historic milestone infor the Tourism, life of theour Hon.National Moses Airline,” Kirkcon- Mr White said, “As well as being the long- Cayman Airways, this new route on our brandest commercial new Boeing �light 737 ever Max offered 8 aircraft by will allow the Cayman Islands to reach further into the West Coast of the United States, opening up a whole new world of possibilities for our tourism industry.” Cayman Airways is the very �irst Car- ibbean-based... Continued airline storyto �ly directon page �lights A6 The beautiful new Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft RCIPS strengthens Sharon Ebanks Customer Service and launches Fenomenal Management Skills Mas Band The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service is pleased to announce that it has partnered with the overall,” said Derek Byrne, Commissioner of Po- Portfolio of the Civil Service to provide learning the public builds trust and con�idence in the police reporting of crime, and in turn enables the more civilian staff in the areas of customer service, lead- effectivelice. “It also deployment aids in the of whatprevention, are limited detection police and re- and development opportunities to its of�icers and “Therefore, providing good customer service toership the wider and management. civil service vision of becoming world mustsources. become an integral part of what we do as a class,This and initiative to the missionre�lects ofthe improving RCIPS’ commitment the lives of police service, and I have made it one of the top pri- providing excellent customer service is an objec- tivethose for it the serves. whole As organization such, the RCIPS and not believes just for that of- ticipatedorities for in the this RCIPS.” customer service workshop: The In fact, one group of of�icers has already par- ranks and grades will be required to participate in the workshop on Wednesday, 27 February, as part a�icers customer on the service front line. workshop All of�icers that willand bestaff offered of all trainees of the �irst 2019 recruit class completed several times over the course of the coming year, service training will form part of the curriculum of of their initial training. Going forward, customer “It is a known fact that providing outstanding customeruntil all RCIPS service employees during havepolice completed interactions it. with the training course... Continuedfor all new recruits. story on page A9 There’s a new band hitting the streets for Batabano this yearSharon - Fenomenal. is originally Fenomenal from the is theBrac, brain but childshe hasof Sharon called GrandEbanks. Cayman home for many years, although you can still the Brac! �indSharon’s her kicking love ofback, Carnival at every dates opportunity, back to 1983 by thewhen sea she in Sheparticipated participated in the in very Batabano �irst Batabano, usually wearing and fell inqueen love withcos- the music and the dance, she’s loved Carnival ever since. tumes and has a shelf full of awards for her costumes. She ahas much also largerbeen a scale,‘co-producer’ travelling of toMas Trinidad Bands. to enjoy steel Between 1999 and 2006 she experienced Carnival on opportunity to meet and make contacts with the many cos- tumeband producersmusic, carnival and the fetes people and parades.who work This hard gave behind her the scenes to put on the spectacle.... Continued story on page A5 OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE — A4 LOCAL NEWS — A4 LOCAL SPORTS — A5 GLOBAL NEWS BRIEFS — A11 THIS ISSUE INSIDE Inspector Oremule demonstrates a blended approach of Cuba is progressing rapidly with compassion and tenacity Governor treats Special Olympians Sunset Under 11 Girls victorious solar energy EDITORIAL | COMMUNITY NOTICES PAGE A2 Friday, March 8, 2019 | Issue No 346 C�������� T���� EDITORIAL COMMUNITY NOTICES Cayman Airways: Those Ministry of Community who fl y them love them Aff airs’ Bullying, Young Cayman Airways just launched its Men at Risk Presentations Denver route and we are sure that many travellers are taking advantage The Ministry of Community Affairs is of the sales been advertised in todays inviting the public to the following com- munity presentations it is hosting with Stepping onto a Cayman Airways the Alex Panton Foundation from next publication. month: Grand Cayman, Miami, Cuba, Hondu- ras�light and whether now Denver, you are a travellingspecial calm from is Bullying evident not only amongst fellow pas- • Thursday, 21 March - Bodden Town sengers but also the writer of this edi- Young Men at Risk torial as travelling by air can be a little Hall – 6.30-8 p.m., Webster Memorial Church Cayman Airways is known for its un- old planes including planes that were • Wednesday, 5 June - Bodden Town - blemishedunnerving atrecord times. even though some leasedditions. from CAL otherpilots companies have �lown that new were and • Tuesday, 9 April - West Bay - 6.30-8 6:30-8p.m., Bodden Town Civic Centre may say that this is solely because of often acquired at the last moment due p.m., John Gray Memorial Church • Wednesday, 19 June - West Bay - • Wednesday,Tuesday, 30 April8 May - East - North End - 6.30-8Side - 6:30-8p.m., John Gray Memorial Church Airways still stands out as an airline p.m., East End Civic Centre • Wednesday, 73 AugustJuly - East - George End - Town6:30- planesthe size is ofstatistically the company. less likelyAfter to all, have an to urgent need. With all this, Cayman • Tuesday, 21 May - George Town 8p.m., East End Civic Centre aairline catastrophic that �lies event 5 jets occur and thana few an small air- More importantly, Cayman Airways 6.30-8 p.m., North Side Civic Centre • Wednesday, 28 August - North Side haswith accomplished an impeccable this record with of ansafety. abso- tre - 6:30-8p.m., South Sound Civic Centre lute majority of Caymanian Captains, - 6.30-8 p.m., South Sound Civic Cen- nationline that for �lies Cayman dozens Airways’ of jets. Thisrecord? is a - 6:30-8p.m., North Side Civic Centre Ourfact. writersHowever, and is thisreaders the simpledo not expla- think continues to hire more and more Cay- First Of�icers and Engineers. Also, CAL Tenth annual St. Ignatius Cayman Airways is a company that so. manians.Whether It itis istruly day a orCaymanian night, rain com- or sunlight,pany and whenwe should I tighten all be my proud. seatbelts, annual scramble will suit has been in business for over 50 years I say a word of prayer and relax as I in one form or another and has �lown know my safety is in the hands of great citiestens of in thousands the western of individual hemisphere �lights. and golfers to a tee! underTheir planesa huge have variety �lown of weatherto numerous con- Cayman Airways’ pilots. submit all forms/payments by hand Well done Cayman Airways. ularThe event tenth takes annual place St.on Friday,Ignatius March Golf 22ndScramble at the is Northfast approaching. Sound Golf ClubThe pop-with to the church of�ice or by post to St. mentsIgnatius can Golf also Scramble, be handed PO in toBox Andrew 2638, son scramble can accommodate up to Grand Cayman, KY1-1102. Forms/pay- 88a 1:00 players pm shotgunin 22 teams start. and The is four-per- open to day,or John March at the18th, North but itSound is likely Golf that Club. all The event is nearly sold out, so any The �inal deadline to register is Mon- otherthe general golfers public. wishing to play in the so please sign up early to avoid disap- scramble should submit a registration available spaces will �ill up before then, pointment. includesform and greenCI$175 fee, per cart player rental, (CI$700 chances per St. Ignatius is appealing for additional team) as soon as possible. The entry fee sponsorshipsevent sponsors and and prizes hole sponsors.should be Do-re- and Home Gas, as well as a buffet meal nations of prizes are also welcome. All andto win awards great prizespresentations from Kirk after Freeport the be included in advertising, programme, ceived by Friday, March 15th in order to closest to the pin, longest drive, putting Anyone wishing to donate prizes, of- champion,golf. There andwill best also dressed be competitions team, which for ferand sponsorship, signs. or in need of more in- COMMUNITY NOTICE are all included in the registration fee! a player scores a hole-in-one at a select- formation, is asked to phone 949-6797 edThe par big three! prize of the day is USD$50,000 if between the hours of 8:30 am to 4:00 Registration/sponsorship forms pm Mondays to Fridays or e-mail st.ig- Information on are available at the golf pro shop, the [email protected]. All proceeds from this event will bene�it the new St. Ignatius Multi-purpose Sports Scheduled Outage church of�ice, or via e-mail. Please Hall building fund. Area: Randyke Gardens, Linford Pierson Highway Date: Friday, March 8, 2019 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12 Noon CUC advises customers in the Ran- son Highway in George Town that they willdyke experience Gardens area interruptions off the Linford to Pier-their electrical service on Friday, March 8th CUC apologises for this short inter- Areas affected include Rankin Drive, ruption, which is necessary to facili- Dykewoodbetween 9:00 Drive, a.m.
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