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Caymanian Times SUPPORT LOCAL Caymanian COFFEE SHOPS Issue No 690 Read more on page 2 Wednesday, August 18, 2021 Business, Local & Regional www.caymaniantimes.ky 50¢ INSIDE THIS ISSUE 19 Students intern at CUC COMMUNITY NOTICES — page 2 Speaker Conveys Condolences on Sir Lester Bird’s Passing POLICE NEWS — page 6 RCIPS emphasize Road Safety GOVERNMENT — page 9 See story on page 3 >> X Summer Intern Dejea Lyons (seated) and CUC’s Judith Bennett, Manager Regulatory and Sustainability WAITING FOR TROPICAL STORM GRACE On Monday, Cayman was been placed under a Tropical OAG DISAPPOINTED IN PACE OF Storm Warning as Grace, currently a tropical depression, had HEALTHCARE AND WELFARE shifted direction and could be in the local area by Tuesday. REFORMS This follows a meeting of the Chair of the National Haz- ard Management Council (Acting Deputy Governor) Gloria McField-Nixon, the Director of Hazard Management Cayman ENVIRONMENT — page 11 Islands and the Director-General of the Cayman Islands Na- tional Weather Service. A Tropical Storm Warning means that tropical-storm-force winds are expected to impact the Cayman Islands within 36 Hours. Weather Service expects the islands to be impacted by winds of Intensification40 to 50 mph and is forecast, rainfall totals and the of upCayman to six inches,Islands especial-National ly in the Sister Islands. The system has shifted its track to a more westerly direc- tion and the center of the storm is expected to cross 15 miles DOE reminds public that it is illegal to fish Sharks SEE TROPICAL STORM WARNING, Page 12 Fast & Affordable - ADVERTISE YOUR EMPLOYMENT ADS Accepted by WORC with Email [email protected] Caymanian Times Newspaper or call 9162000 / 9458463 2 Issue No 690 | Wednesday, August 18, 2021 | Caymanian Times Co��ee Shop / Community Notices SUPPORT OUR COFFEE SHOPS! Speaker Conveys Condolences on Sir Lester Bird’s Passing Bush has conveyed deep condolences on Speaker of Parliament Hon. McKeeva andbehalf Barbuda, of Members Hon. Gastonof Parliament Browne and on thehis office to the Prime Minister of Antigua ter and that country’s national hero, Sir Lesterpassing Bryant of former Bird. Antiguan Prime Minis- Sir Lester passed away on Monday, 9 August 2021. X Water and the Elephant tea and coffee selection 10 August, Speaker Bush noted his per- sonalIn a friendshipletter to PM with Browne Sir Lester sent Tuesday,and ex- at his passing, which he expressed to the Warm welcome at peoplepressed of the Antigua sorrow and felt Barbuda in the Parliament as well as to Sir Lester’s family. Water & the Elephant Speaker Bush acknowledged the for- It might take some searching to mer Antigua and Barbuda PM’s “stellar” just off the CNB roundabout in contributions “in various capacities but thefind, Caymantucked away Technology in Printers Centre, Way niseparticularly that he tenuredin the strategic earlier in role several as Prime Min- X Speaker of Parliament Hon. W. McKeeva but once you’ve located this lovely isterialMinister.” positions He emphasised, including “We Tourism also recog- and Bush bright and airy coffee shop, you’ll Economic Development, which served the be pleased you did. Water & the Elephant opened its doors in 2018 stood the importance of regional integra- and offers its customers a love- people and that society well.” tionBush and added the that far-reaching Sir Lester effect“clearly and under- pur- ly space in which to hobnob with EasternHighlighting Caribbean the roleStates played (OECS), by PMSpeaker Bird friends, catch up on some work as the first chairman of the Organisation of or simply enjoy their pastries and pose of CARICOM.” other goodies. It’s the perfect loca- tion for those working in Cayman PM of Antigua and Technology Centre but you should really take a trip to visit even if you Barbuda passing only issue is the parking, which is ratherare located sparce a bitin itsfurther availability. afield. The A coffee shop in the truest sense Browne of the word, Water & the Elephant The Honourable Prime Minister, Gaston serve really great coffee called X Vina offers a warm welcome St Saint John's, Antigua Office of the Prime Minister a Brooklyn-based specialty coffee roast- and of course the ubiquitous avo toast erPartners which Coffee, they say which has comes an unwavering from (is a café even a café without it?), as well I write you as the Speaker and on behalf commitment to sourcing and roasting as a good old-fashioned BLT, while sal- Dear Prime Minister, ads, paninis, a superfood bowl (spinach, man Islands, due to the passing of former noticeable in the cup, which is lovely and quinoa, broccoli, edamame, avocado, of the Members of Parliament of the Cay- fullquality bodied coffee. without The results being areovertly definitely over- radish, pomegranate and pepitas/pump- Sir Lester Bryant Bird. Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, the extra 25c or so for their lattes (which grilled cheese are available from 11am. a dear friend of mine and we are deeply integration and the far reaching effect and arepowering. CI$4.75.) It’s Teas definitely are another worth excellent paying kinWhile seeds) the and above-mentioned even a truffled mushroom dishes do saddenThe formerby his death. Prime Minister was also purpose of Caricom. choice with a good variety from Cayman sound delicious, their pastries are worth He had made stellar contribution in var- We are deeply saddened to learn of the Tea Time set to quench diners’ thirst. a special mention, all made from scratch ious capacities over the years, but particu- recent loss and it is with deep regret that Choose from Skinny Lemongrass, A Roy- and all beckoning diners to choose them I write expressing sorrow to the people al Affair (English Breakfast) or Go Green out of their pastry case home. Chocolate We also recognize that he tenured earlier of Antigua and Barbuda and his bereaved to name but a few. croissants, vegan chocolate cake, carrot inlarly several in the strategicMinisterial role positionsas Prime Minister. includ- family. Their all-day breakfasts include a good cake, lemon bundt cake and more all sit ing Tourism and Economic Development, enticingly waiting to be devoured. And which served the people and that society ment of the Cayman Islands our sincere if you visit after 10am well in terms of socioeconomic growth. andPlease heartfelt accept condolences. on behalf of the Parlia- assortment of filled croissants, granola on a Saturday you can behold a pretty Speaker of Parliament wonderful sight: rows EasternNoteworthy, Caribbean Prime States Minister and heBird clearly was Hon. Dr. W. McKeeva Bush, and rows of donuts understoodthe first chairman the importance of the Organization of regional of OBE, JP, Hon. MSc, MP made by hand in small batches – what a treat! Choose from salted caramel ganache, car- Caymanian rot cake, blueberry Caymanian cheesecake, strawber- Times ry cheesecake, mat- Issue # 690 cha white chocolate, key lime and more Publisher: Ralph Lewis Company: Lewis Cayman Islands Ltd nuts 48 hours ahead #19 Walkers Road (next to Tomlinson Furniture) forflavours. CI$40 Order (up to12 twodo- Telephone: 345 916 2000 Email: [email protected], and that’s your week- or [email protected] flavours per dozen) X Great coffee and pastries at Water and the Elephant end sorted! Website: www.caymaniantimes.ky Business Caymanian Times | Wednesday, August 18, 2021 | Issue No 690 3 19 students intern at CUC as part of the Annual Summer Programme Caribbean Utilities Company Ltd. (CUC) is currently hosting 19 students in its an- nual Summer Internship and Vocational The vocational trainees and university studentsTrainee Programme. are receiving hands-on expe- rience where they have the opportunity - ments. Students are assigned to several departmentsto work in the within field withthe variousAdministration depart building including the Corporate Commu- nications, Regulatory and Sustainability and Human Resources departments, while - others have donned steel-toe boots, Per sonalIn 2020, Protective the COVID-19 Equipment pandemic and hard dras hats- ticallyto work affected in the Power the world Plant. causing wide- spread economic and social disruption. Despite the circumstances, CUC remained committed to its pursuit of offering Cay- man’s youth an opportunity to work with the Company during the summer and so programme. launchedHowever, its this first year, totally due virtual to diligent summer and responsible government COVID-19 regula- tions, CUC has resumed its in-person Sum- mer Internship and Vocational Trainee The 19 students range from ages 15 to 23 consistingProgramme of in 11 a COVID-freeuniversity environment.students and eight high school students. These students have been placed in various departments X Summer Intern Le’ Bron McLean (seated) and CUC’s Japhia Augustine, Marketing Specialist where they will gain experience and learn about the Company and its operations. to what my future career may look Having returned to the in-person pro- like. Furthermore, the employees gramme, the Company also resumed its have created a space where my Lunch and Learn sessions where interns fellow interns and I can express and trainees attend bi-weekly conferenc- our creative ideas without fear or es aimed at fostering professional and judgement. I look forward to con- interpersonal skills, ultimately preparing tinuing my internship with CUC for students for the world of work. At the end of their programme, students will be re- Lé Bron McLean, 2020 recipient quired to produce projects based on their ofthe theduration Thomson of the Leadership summer.” and experiences with the Company. Innovation Award Scholarship and Felicia Deslandes, CUC’s Manager Hu- student at the Edna Manley College man Resources & Employee Development commended her team for their dedica- in Jamaica, is currently interning tion and support to the students as the inof the VisualCorporate and CommunicationsPerforming Arts entire department spent several weeks - preparing for the arrival of students.
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