Caymanian Wednesday, September 11, 2019 Issue No 426 www.caymaniantimes.ky Complimentary EDITORIAL — A2 COMMUNITY NOTICES — A2 LOCAL NEWS — A7 LOCAL SPORTS — A8 THIS ISSUE INSIDE Improving Standards in Our International expert to deliver 2019 CUC GPFL Opening Rally this Schools 91 forms left to verify keynote presentation weekend Two more traffic Corporate Fatalities on Cayman roads support for Police responded to a serious two-ve- Saturday was on Sea View Road in the hicle collision occurred on the morning vicinity of High Rock Drive, in East End, of Saturday, 7 September, in East End. and involved a car and a truck. The two DG 5K The two occupants of one vehicle have occupants of the car where found unre- sponsive and the driver of the truck was the other was not injured. not injured. beenThe con�irmed serious deadtwo-vehicle while the drivercollision of which occurred shortly after 3:00 on ... Continued story on page A4 (Photo by Cayman Crosstalk) Cayman Airways successfully Appleby’s Senior Business Development Manager Claire Lloyd-Hickey presents cheque for $17,500 to Deputy Governor, Hon. Franz Manderson Fundraising efforts for the Deputy sights; the total funds will be split diverted to Orlando Governor’s 5K Challenge were boost- evenly among three charitable causes: ed on Thursday, 5 September, with the Cayman Islands Crisis Centre, Special presentation of donations from the Needs Foundation Cayman and Alex International Airport event’s biggest sponsors. Panton Foundation. The 2019 Challenge’s ambitious Cayman Airways Limited (CAL) has The Flight, under the command of target of $70,000 is within the event’s ... Continued story on page A6 Captain Frederick Whorms and assisted to New York (JFK) from Grand Cayman oncon�irmed Sunday thatSeptember �light KX7928, 2019, destined was di- Grand Cayman for New York (JFK) on verted to Orlando International Airport scheduleby First Of�icerat 3:30pm Adrian (EST);West, departedapproxi- (MCO) following a smoke indication in one of its cargo holds. ... Continued story on page A3 Butterfield’s delegation (from left to right) consisting of: Kayleigh Wright, Satisha Bran- don-Dilbert, Maxim Matienzo, Bill McFarland (Senior Manager, Finance and Planning), Zafrin Nurmohamed, Samantha Powell and Richard Maparura present their $5,000 donation to the DG EDITORIAL | COMMUNITY NOTICES | COMMUNITY VOICE PAGE A2 Wednesday, September 11, 2019 | Issue No 426 C�������� T���� EDITORIAL COMMUNITY NOTICES Improving Standards Customers of UPS may in Our Schools experience delays in When we think of schools our minds student is "turned on" to learning but imported goods often focus on excellent leadership we all know who or what inspired us from our Principals, good teaching and in our past. Now we are also aware The Customs & Border Control teamwork from our teachers, the ethos that the early years are critical to stu- Service (CBC) would like to inform and "climate" that makes a school feel dent learning and success. customers of UPS who may be expe- welcoming, the safety and well being Children the world over are natu- riencing delays with receiving their rally very inquisitive. As parents do imported goods that the delays are not our students are performing in their we take the time to answer the ques- caused by CBC. They are the result of learning.of our students and, signi�icantly, how tions that they ask us about the world a private commercial issue between so that customers are not further im- The recent annual report published around them? The role of the commu- two local on-island agents that provide pacted. nity is also a vital link. Do we visit li- services for UPS. UPS customers should contact their focuses on these matters. It is a well braries and museums and promote a CBC is hopeful that the on-Island on-island agents for further informa- presented,by the Of�ice very of Educationreadable Standardsdocument culture of learning in our homes? Do agents will resolve this issue shortly tion and assistance. which zeros in on both strengths and we use our elders and the expertise weaknesses of several government of seniors to help build links with our and private schools including some culture and religious heritage? These pre-schools. all play a supportive role in educating Elections Offi ce Update The fact that the Ministry of Educa- our youth and developing their critical thinking skills, moral education and shared publicly indicates its willing- literary appreciation. nesstion isto willing continue for tothese aim �indings for improve- to be Often we are told to look for "low ments in all schools and to celebrate hanging fruit" which we can grasp and successes in the education sector. see immediate effects. This will have Indeed, the Minister's opening state- a positive effect on a school. However, ment refers to nurturing sustainable the big issues such as literacy, numer- relationships that will positively im- acy, science, the arts, physical educa- pact education. This approach is vital. tion and technology are all critical to Some schools and parents will feel student learning and can sometimes pleased with the results. Others inev- take more time to develop, review and itably will feel concerned that there is still much to be done. This fact should Schools need to continue to look at now drive each and every school to goodre�ine. practice in other schools. They identify its strengths and weakness- can borrow successful teaching strat- egies and share excellence. This report improving where there are needs and should also be a continuing point of buildinges and seek on successes.to address these �indings, greater collaboration for all schools. Sound teaching and learning and Students, teachers and parents as educational achievement are the busi- well as the Caymanian community are ness of schools. Good practice, excel- all part of a school's success. At the lent curricula and sound guidance start of this school year we must all must be their aim. It is not always easy aim to make Cayman's schools our na- to understand and quantify when a tion's pride. EDITORIAL | COMMUNITY NOTICES Elections Office Update on Current Verification Process 6 Sep PAGE 2 Wednesday, October 18, 2017 | Issue No 132 THECaymanian HORNS Times OF A EDITORIAL NOTICES MORAL DILEMMA Have you heard of Eu- — is the conviction that Customs Registration of Importersthyphro? No; that’sbegins nei- the character of God as To help importers start using a system for entry declaration, the Department will ther a country nor a new- revealed in the Bible, as start registering importers starting Monday, 16 October 2017. ly discovered planet. It is well as his nature as re- the name of a character in vealed there, leads us to The registration is required by the implementation of a new online electronic the writings of the ancient believe in a God who is system for entry declaration. Effective 1 November 2017, the Cayman Islands philosopher Plato. Pic- completely good in his Customs Department will implement the new system. This will require importers ture this scene: Socrates being (character) as well to complete and submit entries electronically to Customs using the new gateway is waiting outside of the as omniscient in nature. portal Clifton COLS Hunter (Customs High School Online System). Importers will be able to access the portal Athenian court building Pastor Alson Ebanks In other words, we would through the website www.customs.gov.ky. to face trial for suppos- accept that the God of Tips of the Week For individuals who have not yet received training in the use of the system, Customsedly will leadingprovide the in-house youth training.of Athens astray the Bible is not a capricious God who Motivational Tip However, before they can use COLS, importers will have to be formally registered andwhen recognised he encounters as an importer Euthyphro by Customs. who is arbitrarily sets down moral rules sim- The Power of Music This will require each individual to come in and provide Customs with relevant informationlooking including forward toa government-issued his day in court for ply because he can, but that the right- an entirely different reason; he’s going ness of his commands are based on the Do not underestimate the power to court to seek the death penalty for his fact that they are objectively good and of music. Music can heal the sick, their business licence and/or companies registration including directorship. own father. The dialogue between these right, independent of how individuals mend the broken heart, relieve stress identification, e.g., driver’s licence or passport. Additionally, it will be necessary for companies and businesses to provide As a result, Customs will begin the registration process starting Monday, 16 October throughtwo has 27produced October for 2017, us one from of 8:30amthe most or cultures may feel about them. To put and even help you to live longer. Just profound questions — actually consid- it simply, most Christians would con- ask some of our seniors who are still Roberts Drive (locallyMonday known as to Airport Friday Road). 9 am to 6 pm ered by philosophers as a dilemma — in clude that right actions are exactly that playing music and dancing. They will to 4:00pm Monday to Friday. Registration will take place on the 1st floor of Customs Headquarters, located at #42 Owens agree that music has added value to However, if they missSaturday this period to10 be am registered, to 5 pm Customs will continue to registerdebates importers and discussionsduring normal of ethicsbusiness and because God commands them, and that their life and also a few more years. hours. Although most importers were previously registered in the old system, it is necessarymorality.