Friday, January 17, 2020 Issue No 479 Complimentary Chill out This Winter with Nonstop flights to DENVER 949-2311 | Caymanairways.Com
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Caymanian 81°/ 78° Mostly sunny and windy Friday, January 17, 2020 Issue No 479 www.caymaniantimes.ky Complimentary Chill out this winter with nonstop flights to DENVER 949-2311 | caymanairways.com INSIDE THIS ISSUE Centenarian Proves Music EDITORIAL — A2 is a Fountain of Youth The Potential Divide BUSINESS — P14 HSM Interns gain valuable Work Experiences GOVERNMENT — A6 Full story on page A3 >> X (L-R) His Excellency the Governor Mr. Martyn Roper, Centurion Mr. Wesley Howell and former CMEA President Jean-Eric Smith New exhibition CCMI to Ministry Provides Financial Launch Services Industry with Outlook for celebrates 2020 Healthy Reefs ANNOUNCEMENTS — A9 artistic journey By Lindsey Turnbull Campaign life in the Caribbean cleverly created - painting large scale pieces that reflect- ure within Cayman’s art fraternity, a dium. Gordon Solomon is a popular fig using his favoured ‘spots of light’ me who has carved a niche for himself ... Continued story on page A4 consistent and award-winning artist Funeral Announcements INTERNATIONAL — A10 other threats to its healthy existence, In this age of climate change and- - tralCayman’s Caribbean fragile Marineecosystem Institute needs prohas tecting like never before, so the Cen launched an information campaign to explain the importance of keeping our reefs pristine. Beginning last year and- continuing on into 2020, the CCMI’s ‘We thisneed year Healthy which Reefs’ will be campaign one of three is ramp held ining Grand up, starting Cayman. with their first lecture of Dr Anya Brown, collaborative scientist Roatan is the most attractive The first lecture will be presented by tourist spot in Honduras X Artist Gordon Solomon ... Continued story on page A5 EDITORIAL | COMMUNITY NOTICES PAGE A2 Friday, January 17, 2020 | Issue No 479 Caymanian Times EDITORIAL COMMUNITY NOTICES The Potential Divide: Overseas Scholarship Caymanian vs. Application Deadline Non-Caymanian Approaching - The Ministry of Education, Youth, of cultures. This situation is common place. - The Cayman islands is a melting pot- experienceThere has resistanceto be a balance in the and work we tionals leave their homeland for better toSports, submit Agriculture applications and forLands Overseas (MEY around the globe as many foreign na SAL) invites all eligible Caymanians- life partner. The Cayman Islands wish forcomponent that day we in can our all geteconomic along. ademic year before the application isemployment no exception opportunities and in or to find a Non-Caymaniansmodel, form but an on essential the oth- Scholarships for the 2020/2021 ac er hand, Caymani- “These scholarships provide an ex- non-Caymani- ans should not cellentdeadline opportunity on Friday, 31for JanuaryCaymanian 2020. stu- ansthe pasttravelled 30 years to many be sidelined. dents to pursue further education and these shores for This media The overseas scholarship for under- source wiill and also to always pub- moregain recognised prepared and qualifications competitive in for their the a better wage lish articles career of choice; therefore making them yearsgraduate per degree successful awards applicant, a maximum where of- income taxes the Scholarship Secretariat Dr. Shari CI $20,000.00 per annum for up to four inavoid their paying coun- to unite all world of work,” comments Manager of- - tries. residentsthat seek as the post-graduate award is up to These mi- in an at- Smith. “For 2019, we have issued a to details$25,000 about per annum. the application Interested process appli - tempt to avoid scholarshipstal of 193 new were overseas awarded scholarships to appli- cants are asked to apply and find more comed as they the disastrous to successful applicants. 140 of these grants were wel division that may and 53 students were awarded to those onlineThe periodby visiting of application www.education.gov. opened on result if the current cants pursuing their bachelor’s degree, ky/scholarships. ü existedwere able for to a fillnation the employment situation is workforce gaps that- not resolved. pursuing post-graduate degrees.” 15 November 2019. nancial Industry. Everyone wants a piece with a developing fi of the pie. It is better to share your DEH set to collect as they say, as many Caymanians are piece than to build walls to prevent Today, the chickens have come home survive. Christmas trees for Mulch dailyfinding complaints it difficult and to concernssecure jobs aired that in othersIt is timefrom totaking eliminate what thethey potential need to theare mediafilled isby evidence non- Caymanians. to this potential The The Department of divide as some Caymanian employees of all. ü Environmental Health divide and work together for the good the public that bins have now(DEH) been wishes placed to foradvise the public to drop off Christ- DOTS Thrift Store mas trees. Waltons Centre Eastern Avenue Locations include: 321 – 2294 • Spotts Dock • The Cricket Grounds, Is having a Christmas Sale going on now. Just come in and you EDITORIAL | COMMUNITY NOTICES George Town Town for public collection on Saturday EDITORIAL | COMMUNITYwill find NOTICES lots of things – clothes, shoes, kids’ toys and lots more. The• The trees George will Townbe collected and PAGE 2 Wednesday, October 18, 2017 | Issue No 132 Landfill 24 Caymanianhour drop off site Times For more information DEH can be PAGE 2 Wednesday, October 18, 2017 You | Issue can also No full 132 a bag for just $10.00 Caymanian Times 25 January, 2020 starting at 8am. - mulched in the landfill. The mulch will ü then be taken to the Cricket Grounds reached at 949-6696 or by email at de next to the Farmer’s Market in George [email protected] DITORIAL NExpressionsOTIC of InterestE invitedS EDITORIAL Lease of Country Western Bar and Restaurant Widespread Outage on CaymanianCustoms Interest sought for Registration lease of local Bar and Restaurant currently of Importersin oper- begins Toation help with importers available startparking. using a system for entry declaration, the Department will To help importers start using a system for entry declaration, the Department will Grand Cayman – Sunday, startExpressions registering of importersinterest in thisstarting business Monday, are invited 16 October from Cayman 2017. Residents on or start registering importers starting Monday, 16 October 2017. Thebefore registration January 31, is 2020.required Interested by the parties implementation should provide of a evidence new online of financial electronic The registration is required by the implementation of a new online electronic systemability forto participate entry declaration. in a business Effective of this nature1 November supported 2017, by a letterthe Cayman from a finan Islands- January 12th 2020 systemcial institution for entry within declaration. the Cayman Effective Islands. 1 November 2017, the Cayman Islands Customs Department will implement the new system. This will require importers Customs Department will implement the new system. This will require importers to Alcoholcomplete sales and and submit Music entries & Dancing electronically licenses are to included Customs in theusing lease. the new gateway to complete and submit entries electronically to Customs using the new gateway - portal COLS (Customs Online System). Importers will be able to access the portal portalInterested COLS parties(Customs should Online call 916System). 0932 Importersor email [email protected] will be able to access the portal sandOn customersSunday, January from through the website www.customs.gov.ky. through the website www.customs.gov.ky. 12th over 25 thou Tips of the Week For individuals who have not yet received training in the use of the system, Customs will provide in-house training. 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 recognisedSound,areas in asWestProspect, an importer Bay, by Customs. 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 This will require each individual to come in and provide Customs with relevant informationSavannah,George including Town, Bodden Southa government-issued The Power of Music This will require each individual to come in and provide Customs with relevant information including a government-issued Do not underestimate the power Do not underestimate the power of music. Music can heal the sick, their business licence and/or companies registration including directorship. East End experienced of music. Music can heal the sick, their business licence and/or companies registration including directorship. mend the broken heart, relieve stress identification, e.g., driver’s licence or passport. Additionally, it will be necessary for companiesinterruptionsTown, North and Side to businesses their and to provide 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 As a result, Customs will begin the registration process starting Monday, 16 October throughelectricity 27 October service 2017,for from 8:30am and even help you to live longer. Just ask some of our seniors who are still ask some of our seniors who are still