Monday, December 30, 2019 Issue No 472 Complimentary

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Monday, December 30, 2019 Issue No 472 www.caymaniantimes.ky Complimentary

 COMMUNITY NOTICE — A2  LOCAL NEWS — A2  THEN & NOW — B1  REGIONAL — B3 THIS ISSUE INSIDE

Tourism Successes Continue in St Kitts and Nevis plans to go Charles Clifford receives MBE Nov 2019 Transportation over the decades plastic free West Bay celebrates with their Senior Citizens’ Christmas Party A prominent feature of the festive season in West Bay was the Senior Citizens’ Christmas Party recently hosted by the Hon. McKeeva Bush, elected representative and Speaker of the Legislative As- sembly. The 40th annual event was the largest gathering to date. Guests included His Excellency Governor Martyn Rop- er and his wife Elisabeth, Government dignitaries, as well as over 300 senior citizens and their family members. The holiday festivities took place under a tent in the Christmas breeze of Northwest Point. The evening included carol-singing, Bible scripture-readings, cultural skits by Quincy Brown – as well as great food and conversations with long-time friends. Organized by Mr. Bush and the West Bay West Enhancement Council, the attendees included over 150 elderly shut-ins, as well as handicapped persons. In his remarks, he noted that this Christmas social tradition began long before he entered the political arena 35 years ago, and that the event serves to unify the district as well as the wider island-community. “This started as a small gathering in my home for a small group of seniors,

... Continued story on page A4 XXParticipants and official guests enjoyed the evening More Toronto flights 2019 Top coming to Cayman Story: A Royal The Cayman Islands enjoyed a record-breaking A Sunwing spokesman said: “We are excited year in tourism and that looks likely to be topped in to be offering travellers departing from Toronto Welcome 2020 after Canadian travel giant Sunwing announced Pearson even more ways to vacation better this it is launching a new route to Grand Cayman. winter with the addition of this new destination. With its pristine beaches and picturesque land- from Toronto to the Owen Roberts International scapes, we’re sure that Grand Cayman will be a AirportThe tour will operator’s launch from new Feb. seasonal 2 through flight to serviceMay 3, 2020 initially. ... Continued story on page A3

Everyone was busy at Owen Roberts International Air- port on Wednesday afternoon in preparation for the Is- lands’ First ever royal visit from His Royal Highness Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall. Red carpets were unrolled, and red, white and blue blunting as well as

flags – union jacks and Cayman Islands flags side by side, byfluttered the Prince in the upon soft hisafternoon arrival. breeze round the front of the smartRound new that airport back ofbuilding the airport, that would the press be officiallycorps, both opened local and international, got ready with their cameras as Govern-

greet the Royal Couple, who were all set to travel through ment officials lined up along the edge of the red carpet to

airplaneall three Islandstouched as down, the final taxied part around of their and Caribbean came back Tour. for The moment finally came as the big, grey Royal Airforce-

a ‘water-cannon’ salute, ...as Continued gleaming red story fire ontrucks, page look A5

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BRITAIN BRACES...forEDITORIAL aCOMMUNITY hurricane NOTICE The unusual nature of this year’s normal. London was already noticing the In the early hours of October 1987 Atlantic hurricane season is making its This is the most powerful storm to effects of this weather phenomenon southern England was battered by the impact felt as far north as the British have hit IrelandBalancing in over 50 years. long-termMonday afternoon vision with the skies turning unannounced Great Storm (they didn’t Isles. an orange tint and the sun takingCharles on an have names Cliﬀ then). ord The storm was Monday evening Mainland UK and Northern Ireland with immediateeerie needsglow. ploughing its way north-eastwards The very experienced weather are bracing for a pounding from the All signs are pointing upward for the Weather experts explained thatreceives was forecaster who MBE under-estimated its through NorthernCayman Islands. Ireland, At least, which that’s whatis part remnants of Hurricane Ophelia which due to dust from the Sahara desert of the Unitedthe Kingdom,latest government before statistics sweeping show. Director of Customs impendingand Border ferocity has found as much has roared up through the North Atlantic The economy is doing well, tourist ar- that Ophelia had draggedControl, through Charles the Clifford, notorietyhas been ap- as the storm itself which killed and was battering the Irish Republic on into Scotland.rivals are up, and government’s bal- atmosphere combined withpointed haze a Membercaused of the Most Excel- ance sheet gives those responsible for lent Order of the British Empire18 people (MBE) and caused extensive damage. Monday with gusts close to 100 miles an Northern England, Wales as well in the New Year's Honours List. The smile about. award, which was approvedBritain by Her is better prepared this time hour. as London government’sandInfrastructure other finances worksareas somethingcontinue in south- by to away as Portugal. Majesty The Queen, is "for services to around. Already three people have been killed east Englandboth were the public expected and private to sectorsfeel the byThe the severe glow extra-tropical of forest firescustoms storm from and comes as border far control in the Cay- that show there is a boom of sorts man Islands." in Ireland, and there have been power effects of thehappening, storm though with no high one inwinds the Gov- and just a few days after the 30thMr anniversary Clifford led the mergerIt comesof ele- just a few days after the 25th outages and other disruptions which torrential rainernment forecast Admin Building for some dare useregions, the of another weather phenomenonments of the in former this Immigrationanniversary and of the now infamous Great words “sweet spot” to describe the sit- Customs Departments to form CBC. might take over a week to return to especially thoseuation again. in the north. humanpart development. of the world.There are many Storm of 1987. Amidst that, unemployment num- good initiatives that have Cayman started at the beginning of 2019 and bers have trended downwards in re- poised to seize more opportunities hasThe begun new organisationa major transformation was officially to cent years. However, although the per- for its people in the years ahead. But operate on an intelligence-led basis. centage of those among us without a our leaders should not be busy looking This includes making use of new tech- job has shrunk, that is not the only in- that far forward that immediate needs nology and working with the UK and X Director of Customs and Border Con- dicator of how comfortable those with are overlooked. international partners on training and trol, Charles Clifford jobs are right now, much less those There will always be need for social the development of advanced passen- without a pay cheque. assistance in any society but anyone in ger information. Clifford. This award recognises a very While the economy looks good, it’s Mr. Clifford's working career began long and distinguished career in ser- noteworthy that the cost of living con- spending should put themselves in in 1980 as a 16-year-old police cadet. vice to the Cayman Islands. The work tinues to spiral. Just ask anyone tasked thea position shoes ofof thoseinfluence struggling on government amongst Subsequently, he progressed through Charles has begun to transform CBC is the ranks of the Royal Cayman Islands of vital importance to the safety and see considerable sums being spent Police Service (RCIPS), reaching the security of the territory and we have itwith hard, filling consider their the grocery scores cartof people each onus, their who behalf while theywhile fightthey tofail surviveto see position of Chief Inspector in charge of come a long way in a short space of dependentweek or paying on the their Needs bills. AssessmentIf they find Police Administration. In total, Mr. Clif- time." EDITORIAL | COMMUNITYUnit to put NOTICESfood on their table. advice to policy makers and decision The Premier, Honourable Alden Having restored economic growth, makersany immediate “don’t let benefits. the cow So, die a while word the of He went on to study law and earned McLaughlin said: "Charles Clifford PAGE 2 Wednesday, Octoberthe focus18, 2017needs to |continue Issue being No on132 grass is growing”.  aford Bachelor served Caymanian of17 Laws years (Honours) as a police Times Degreeofficer. and I have been friends since we were WORLDfrom the UniversityWATCH of Liverpool in boys. I am proud of his achievements 1995 and a Professional Practice Cer- in service to the people of the Cayman PAGE 10 Wednesday, October 18, 2017Islands; | Issue from Nohis 132time in the RCIPS, the Caymanian Times oticEs Belfast in 1996. Civil Service, as a Legislator and Cab- Editorial NTourism Successes tificateIn 1997 from Mr. the Clifford Queen's was University appointed of inet Minister, as Collector of Customs BRITAINSenior Assistant Secretary in the BRACES...for Min- and now as Director of Customs and a hurricane Customs Registration of ImportersTheistry unusual of Tourism nature begins andof this was year’s promoted normal. to Border Control. I am veryLondon pleased was alreadythat noticing the In the early hours of October 1987 AtlanticPermanent hurricane Secretary season is making in 2001. its In 2004, his outstanding serviceeffects to of ourthis com-weather phenomenon To help importers start using a system for entry declaration, the Department will This is the most powerful storm to southern England was battered by the impactafter felt 24 as yearsfar north of as public the British service, have hitMr. Ireland munity in over 50 has years. been recognisedMonday afternoon with withthe the skies turning unannounced Great Storm (they didn’t startContinue registering importers starting Monday, 16 for October 2017. the Isles. an orange tint and the sun taking on an have names then). Clifford resigned from the CaymanThe Is-storm awardwas Monday of Member evening of the Most Excel- Mainland UK and Northern Ireland eerie glow. The registration is required by the implementation of a new online electronic ploughing its way north-eastwards The very experienced weather are bracing for a pounding from the lent Order of the BritishWeather Empire." experts explained that was system for entry declaration. Effective 1 November 2017, the Cayman Islands Quin & Hampson. In 2005 Mr. throughClifford Northern On Ireland, hearing which isthat part he was to be made forecaster who under-estimated its remnants of Hurricane Ophelia which due to dust from the Sahara desert impending ferocity has found as much Customs Department will implement the new system. This will require importers has roared up through the North Atlantic of the United Kingdom, before sweeping that Ophelia had dragged through the EDITORIAL | COMMUNITYwaslands elected Government NOTICES as a Member and joined of the law Legis- firm, a Member of the Most Excellent Order notoriety as the storm itself which killed Cayman Islands and was battering the Irish Republic on into Scotland. atmosphere combined with haze caused to complete and submit entries electronically to Customs using the new gateway lative Assembly - as the Second Elect- of the British Empire, Charles Clifford 18 people and caused extensive damage. Monday with gusts close to 100 miles an Northern England, Wales as well portalNovember COLS (Customsstayover Onlinevisitation System). con- ImportersberPAGE arrivals 2will bestatistics able to of access previous the portalyears hour.ed Member for the District of asBodden London andsaid: other "I areas humbly in south- acceptaway this as honour Portugal. and Britain is better prepared this time Wednesday, October 18, 2017 | Issue No 132 around.Caymanian Times tinuedthrough the the upward website trend www.customs.gov.ky. with growth recorded. AlreadyTown, threeand peoplewas subsequentlyhave been killed appoint-east England weresincerely expected thank to feel thosethe by Thewho the severe glow nominated extra-tropical of forest fires storm from comes as far Tips of the Week recordedFor individuals for Canada, who Europe, have not and yet Latin received training“As we approach in the use theof the year system, end, CustomsI am in will edIreland, as provide the and Minister there in-house have of been Tourism, training. power Environ-effects of the stormme forwith it. high winds and just a few days after the 30th anniversary It comes just a few days after the 25th America. proud of the strategic efforts led by my outagesment, and Investment other disruptions and Commerce.which torrential He rain forecast"My for extensive some regions, public of another service weather career phenomenon in this anniversary of the now infamous Great Motivational Tip might take over a week to return to especially those in the north. part of the world. Storm of 1987. Overall,However, for before the month, they can total use stayover COLS, importers Ministry will andhave Departmentto be formally to registered continue and recognisedserved in that as an post importer until 2009. by Customs. has been diverse and rewarding and I The Power of Music reachedThis will 38,463 require personseach individual visiting to thecome ingrowing and provide visitation. Customs My tourism with relevant team and information NIn 2012otic including Mr. Clifford a government-issuedE wass called to the am very grateful for the opportunities Do not underestimate the power Cayman Islands. I areE committedditorial to the future success of bar in the Cayman Islands where he which it provided for me. of music. Music can heal the sick, theirFor thebusiness period licence January and/or through companies No- registrationour industry including and wish directorship. everyone a safe was admitted as an Attorney-at-Law. "I also wish to thank my colleagues mend the broken heart, relieve stress vemberidentification,As a result,2019, Customsthe e.g., Cayman driver’s will beginIslands licence the wel- or registration passport.and joyous Additionally,process holiday starting season.”it will Monday, be commented necessary 16 October for through companiesIn thatCustoms 27 year October and he businesses opened 2017, from his to provide8:30amownRegistration law in the Customs and Borderof Importers Control begins and even help you to live longer. Just comed 448,551 stayover visitors, which the Minister of Tourism, the Hon Moses To help importers start using a system forService entry declaration,for their unwavering the Department support. will ask some of our seniors who are still representsRoberts Drive a 9.14% (locally growth known asover Airport the Road).Kirkconnell. startnered registering with two importersother local starting attorneys. Monday, The 16 successful October 2017. merger of our Customs playing music and dancing. They will sameto 4:00pm period Monday of 2018, to or Friday. an increase Registration of willFor take more place information on the 1st andfloor detailed of Customs Headquarters,Infirm,The 2015 Clifford registration Mr. Clifford Law located Associates, is wasrequired at appointed#42 and Owensby part-the as implementation and Immigration of a newDepartments online electronic would agree that music has added value to However, if they miss this period to be registered, Customs will continue to register importers during normal business arrival statistics, please visit www.visit- systemCollector for of entry Customs declaration. for the CaymanEffective 1not November have been 2017, possible the Cayman without Islandstheir their life and also a few more years. hours. 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Importers will be able to access the portal and just enjoy the mellowing sounds Cayman Islands Customs Management thanks importers for their cooperation and said:understanding "Many congratulations and looks forward to Charles to nomination for this award."  through the website www.customs.gov.ky. of music. If you have energy left you continued partnership. may even dance a jig. Tips of the Week For individuals who have not yet received training in the use of the system, Customs will provide in-house training. Live longer. Live happier. Live life to Motivational Tip However, before they can use COLS, importers will have to be formally registered and recognised as an importer by Customs. its fullest with MUSIC. The Power of Music ThisAir-Conditioned will require each individual Storage to come in and provide Customs with relevant information including a government-issued Sea GrapeDo not underestimate the power of music. 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The compa- popular choice amongst Torontonian “We are so pleased to welcome Sun- tional attractions, from our pristine Sev- ny said it would be highlighting Grand sun-seekers.” wing in offering Canadians with more open Mile Beach to the Crystal Caves and, Cayman’s Margaritaville Beach Resort portunities to visit the Cayman Islands,” as the Culinary Capital of the Caribbean, on Seven Mile Beach for travellers from once-weekly on Sundays, a big boost for said Rosa Harris, director of tourism at our diverse and exceptional restaurants.” Toronto.  The flights will be operating

X Margaritaville Beach Resort will host many Toronto travellers LOCAL NEWS PAGE A4 Monday, December 30, 2019 | Issue No 472 C�� T��

X Participants and official guests enjoyed the evening West Bay Celebrates at Senior Citizens’ Christmas Party ... Continued story from page A1 time for family, and encouraged every- A highlight of the one to take time to “count our blessings” evening was an awards and has grown to become an anticipat- and to appreciate our “oasis of peace ceremony to recognise ed community-wide event,” noted Mr. and tranquility”. 17 outstanding citizens. Bush. Emphasizing continued unity He added that he and his wife are en- Mrs. Glennis Smith was between the people of his district, he joying their second Christmas here, and the key awardee. She told the gathering, “Although West Bay congratulated Mr. Bush on beginning was commended both is now cut into four constituencies, we and maintaining this tradition, saying, for her outstanding work together to do things like this… “It’s outstanding that he has hosted this contributions to those So as to not let the rush of the world event for the past 40 years.” He also re- in her district, and for take us to the point where we don’t get marked on the excellent the local cui- her outstanding work along.” sine that he has enjoyed over the past as someone who helped Governor Roper, in a brief address, year, and said that, in this regard, West lay the foundation of emphasized the Cayman Christmas as a Bay ‘takes the prize!’. vices industry, notably asthe a member early financial-ser- of the legal fraternity – one of Cay-

legal secretaries. man’sThe firstother professional awar- dees made similarly outstanding contributions in diverse areas – including education, X Mrs. Glennis Smith’s special award was accepted from Mr and community service. Bush by her daughter Tara sports,The tourism,social was finance attended by members of Government, Young people served and entertained including Minister Joey Hew, Councilors their elders at the seniors’ party. Partic- Barbara Conolly and David Wight, as ipants included Miss Jada Bodden, Miss well as Opposition Member Kenneth Teen 2nd Runner-Up, and former Miss Bryan. Councilor and West Bay MLA Teen Liana DaCosta. Capt. Eugene Ebanks was again active- Thanking everyone who contributed ly involved in the event, as was former to the success of the evening, Mr. Bush West Bay representative Rolston Ang- said, “With the cooler breezes coming lin. from the north, and the sprucing up of Minister Tara Rivers extended apol- our district, there is a feeling of Christ- mas in the air.” ness. Mr. Bush reminded the audience, Thanking all who attended and con- however,ogies, as sheof her was forthcoming away on official social eventbusi- tributed to the success of the evening, – the annual New Year’s celebration, to he says, “Special thanks to the guests, again be held at the Heritage Field, next and to the volunteer committee which to the Ed Bush Stadium in West Bay. again did so much hard work, especial- In keeping with the true meaning of ly the young people. May the Good Lord Christmas, several minsters of religion continue to bless and protect you all also attended and participated. through the season, and into 2020.” 

X Participants and official guests enjoyed the evening 2019 TOP STORIES C�� T�� Monday, December 30, 2019 | Issue No 472 PAGE A5 Prince Charles and Duchess arrive and tour all three islands ... Continued story from page A1 ing like two red sentinels either side of the plane, shot an archway of water in a huge arc over it as it taxied through. The door opened and out stepped HRH Prince Charles, looking relaxed as he made his way down the steps with the Duchess following closely behind. greet the royal couple was not any big –At named the bottom, politician, the very but firsta young person Cay- to man schoolgirl, who held out a beautiful stooped to gather them and smiled at thebouquet girl. of flowers to the Duchess who The Prince followed a long line of dignitaries, shaking hands and greeting. By his expression he seemed to know The Governor, Martyn Roper, then the It was time for the Royal Salute from who they all were. First he greeted H.E Premier, Hon Alden McLaughlin. Every- the RCIPS, before the Royal Couple were to Little Cayman where he visit Little one smiled. Everyone seemed to shine. taken around to the front entrance of Caymanthe new swimmingMarine Institute. pool, before The Duch- flying Perhaps nobody knew exactly what to the new airport building. Inside they ess remained on Grand Cayman, where expect, but judging from people’s ex- met with many more dignitaries and a pressions, the Prince has a quiet way of young boy too, before going up onstage Hospice and visited the Cayman Islands putting people at their ease while mak- to listen to speeches from Hon. Moses Crisisshe officially Centre and opened George the Town Jasmine Primary Villa ing them feel that they, rather than he, Kirkconnell and Hon Alden McLaughlin, School. In the Afternoon both of them were the VIP, and the event was really in about the new extension to ORIA. Then went to the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic their honor instead. they went outside to greet more people, Park, which the Queen opened in 1994. He came to the Speaker, Hon McKee- They were especially interested in the va Bush and his wife, and shook hands HRH unveil the plaque, as he declared lovely new Children’s Garden there, warmly. Later, Mr. Bush told me that the thewho smart waved new their terminal flags as open. they watched Prince knew who he was, and about his Both of the Royals had a really packed their Cayman visit with a big cultural long political career, “He knew I hadn’t celebrationwhich they at opened,Pedro Castle. before  finishing X The choir sang the National Anthem always been the Speaker,” he said. See more photos on page A6 >> day on Thursday, with the Prince flying first to Cayman Brac, where he opened

X Greetings from the Premier X Flowers for the Duchess

X Prince Charles greets a young man X Walking down the aircraft steps X Greetings from H.E. The Governor Martyn Roper

X Prince Charles greets the Premier X Royal Salute

X Greetings from H.E. The Governor Martyn Roper X Flags announce the royal arrival 2019 TOP STORIES PAGE A6 Monday, December 30, 2019 | Issue No 472 C�� T�� 2019 TOP STORIES C�� T�� Monday, December 30, 2019 | Issue No 472 PAGE A7

X Franklin Smith of East End X Good quality pumpkins X These young sweet potatoes are not ready for harvest yet

East End’s sweet potato king By Christopher Tobutt

Franklin Smith farms a total of around 80 acres in East End. He has cultivated, fed, and nurtured the soil, year after year. “I am not ashamed of farming. I originally trained as a chef. But I gave up cooking for farming, because it is some- thing I grew up with. My Grandfather and father farmed and I am walking in their footsteps,” he said. Mr. Smith is particularly proud of his massive crop of sweet potatoes: “By March 15 we’ll have ten thousand holes of sweet potato planted. Yes sir, ten thousand. There is no other person who has ever planted that amount I’m expecting a return of ten pounds of sweet potato. In April, I am expecting 100,000 pounds of sweet potato,” he said. Mr. Smith sells to the local supermar- kets, competing with sweet potatoes brought in from overseas, which aren’t so fresh, he says. He has a pump that pumps water from an underground lens and from there over many miles of black pipes laid in long, parallel lines, bringing water right to the root of each plant. “In 1983 when I started this farm, this system was developed in Israel it’s the Israeli micro-jet System,” he said. “The pump is only pumping ten gallons per minute so it doesn’t al- X Mr. Smith shows the irrigation system low pull the well down, but you’ve got all the water you want, pumping 24 sandy soil, and was full of young healthy seaweed available hours a day.” sweet potato plants, and cassava around to farmers, be- One thing Mr. Smith would love to see the outside. “How else do you think I cause it is so good is more use being made of the brown could get this land so level and so good? for the soil. Sargasso seaweed that washes ashore, I put it below the soil, and then put the Mr. Smith likes sometimes making piles many feet tall, red soil here on top. The sand comes in to do what a lot of and can be used as fertilizer. He feels with the seaweed, and If you notice the Caymanian farm- very strongly about the importance of texture its got sand and soil mixed to- ers have learnt, to using it, because he knows about the gether, so the root system is able to trav- use the edges of el much faster and grow larger fruit,” Mr. loads in here over the years,” he said, Smith said, adding that he would very variety of things, benefits first-hand: “I have put sixty much like the government to make the somefields of to which grow are a just for his own pointing to a field that has rich, red use. At the side of

potatoes and cassava,his field there of sweetis a X Cassava and sweet potato field tall trellis made of sturdy posts and traversed with rows of runners from his pumpkin: “The reason barbed wire with a number of different is that the roots will get down in the young plants waiting to be trained to moisture; they grow much bigger and grow up it, including some tomatoes, much better. If the quality of your pump- passion fruit, and a couple of small kin is good, then you can take a piece of dragon fruit plants. There is another this off and put it somewhere else and as fruit-bearing plant in the cactus family long as you’ve got good water running which Mr. Smith is not sure of the exact to it, it will bear real fast,” he said. name of, but which can often be found “Mangoes are my biggest crop. In the growing over the highlands in East End. whole Island there has got to be, I’d say, “I call it the vine pear. It looks like dragon fruit. Birds they eat it like crazy – it’s ers and homeowners have gotten trees sweet like honey,” he said. fromfifty or me sixty since percent 1980, ofwhen the Iisland introduced farm- Nearly four decades of commercial top quality mangos to this island. They growing in the Cayman Islands means are all over Grand Cayman I am happy that Mr. Smith has learned a few tips to know that I have left my legacy in X A Nam Doc mango, and a red and yellow and tricks to make the most of Cayman’s the Cayman Islands in Agriculture,” Mr. passion fruit X Franklin Smith at his farm in East End climate and soil. He digs earth over the Smith said. 

X Using a trellis to train climbing plants, such as drag- X Mr. Smith likes to mix crops at different growth stages on-fruit X Micro-jet irrigation system 2019 TOP STORIES PAGE A8 Monday, December 30, 2019 | Issue No 472 C�� T��

Christians take a stand By Ralph Lewis

“Stand up, Stand up for Jesus”. This heard reverberating around the Legis- lativesong byAssembly writer at George 6pm last Duffield Saturday, was April 13, by more than 1,000 Christians, family and supporters as they ended their rally which enforced their stand against same-sex marriage. The rally, organized by a number of local churches, featured stirring speeches by, among others, Pastor Alson Ebanks, Pastor Torrance Bobb, keynote speaker Pastor Andrew Ebanks, and guest speaker Helene Cooley-Nicholson, Pres- ident, LDF, JA. Quite noticeable was the presence of many members of the Legislative As- sembly in front row seats. According to Ms. Jackie Ebanks, the local Movement was started from a WhatsApp Group which she dubbed CAYMAN CARRIBBEAN CAUSE stem- These recent events drew encourage- the Cayman Islands ming from a bigger mother group called ment from both sides of a court decision ruled with immediate CARRIBBEAN CAUSE which she was in- was triggered by a landmark judgement effect in a historic rul- vited to join. delivered on a milestone human rights ing on March 29. This is a group of concerned, well- case when Chief Justice Anthony Smellie The Premier and read and informed doctors, lawyers and legalized same-sex marriage in the Cay- Cabinet had instructed pastors from all across the Caribbean man Islands. the Attorney General discussing this very critical issue. Petitioners Chantelle Day and Vicki to pursue an appeal Thanks to their spokesperson Katina Bodden-Bush had said that their con- against the judgement Anglin, they have taken this to a MOVE- stitutional right to marry and found a and to seek a stay of family had been denied under existing execution pending the serve Christian values in the Cayman law which prevented them from legally outcome of the appeal. Islands.MENT where they plan to fight to pre- marrying in the Cayman Islands. In his The couple was due “A wonderful event just concluded judgement, the Chief Justice outlined in central George Town,” said Mario the ways in which the couple’s basic hu- married same-sex cou- Ebanks on his Facebook page. man rights had been violated when they pleto becomein the Cayman the first Is- “A Rally to support family values, our were refused a marriage license. lands last week, but Christian heritage, the rule of Law, the Day and Bodden-Bush had said that will instead have to wait at least until A review of the article which is pub- important doctrine of Separation of the present state of the Marriage Law August, when the Court of Appeal will lished below highlights the visionary Powers, and the fundamentals of the violated their Constitutional rights, hear the government’s argument and thinking of our publisher and also the Cayman Islands Constitution. decide whether the March 29 ruling position taken by this publication on He described “a fantastic turn-out family life, including the right to found should stand. this issue. from a broad cross-section of our di- aspecifically, family; to theirfreedom rights of toconscience, a private and verse population; those who love Cay- perhaps most profoundly, to freedom song holds out a promise of peace, say- Destination Weddings and man and embrace its culture and her- ingThe that last “the verse strife of will George not Duffield’sbe long.” Same-Sex Marriages itage, and who celebrate our Coat of grounds of status; namely, their sexual From the feedback and responses, it The Cayman Islands have established Arms which states ‘He has Founded it orientation.from unjustifiable discrimination on the is clear that the attendees believe that a strong reputation for Destination Upon the Seas’...which in itself comes On Wednesday April 10, the Cayman they will be victorious. Weddings and over the years, locals from the Holy Bible. Blessings and Love Islands Appeals Court delayed the im- and businesses involved in this section to All.” plementation of same-sex marriage le- Flashback Mr. Ebanks was not the only Caymani- galization. In August 2015, approximately 4 an to voice his endorsement. The Court of Appeal accepted a gov- years ago, The Caymanian Times (for- of Attendees the tourism and industry workers have benefitedat these Visitors’ pages on social media have ernment request to halt the legalization merly Cayman Weekly) published an ar- eventsfinancially. may have noticed an increase in been inundated with support for the of same-sex marriage that Chief Justice ticle entitled, Destination Weddings and the roles that individuals of different sanctity of marriage as it stands today. Anthony Smellie of the Grand Court of Same-Sex Marriages. sexual orientations play. One such event included a male maid of honour which was accepted at the wedding ceremony and celebration. In June 2015, The Supreme Court in the United States ruled 5-4 that the Constitu- tion requires that same-sex couples be allowed to marry no matter where they live and that states may no longer reserve the right only for heterosexual couples. No doubt many couples, their families and friends will be planning future weddings and honeymoons that may arrive at our shores. Local Legislation does not allow for same sex marriages and those requests from couples will be declined. Howev- er, same sex couples are allowed to live and vacation in this paradise and one can anticipate future requests to amend laws accordingly. The world has become a global village and the Cayman Islands does not exist in isolation. Furthermore, we are a British Dependent Territory whose laws will be

As Human Rights progresses to the forefrontinfluenced of by Society, the Mother we can county. expect our strong Christian principles to be chal-

on their hands similar to the one that waslenged fought and inlegislators the US. will have a fight We do believe we have responsibili- ty for personal decisions and whatever choice we make will be between an individual and his creator. For those of us with strong Christian beliefs, the chal- lenge will be to demonstrate our faith within a changing society with differing perceptions and beliefs of values and living standards.  THEN & NOW C�� T�� Monday, December 30, 2019 | Issue No 472 PAGE B1

THEN & NOW Our Then and Now series looks this month at how transportation has changed so dramatically in the Cayman Islands since the islands were ﬁ rst populated.

X Boy on donkey with thatch baskets and a storage build- X Owen Roberts Airport. Lucinda Cruickshank nee hatch in X Filing up with gas on Crewe Road enroute to East End, ing in background, 1925 to 1928. (Courtesy The Cayman foreground. Fire truck in background, 1967. (Courtesy The 1938 (Courtesy The Cayman Islands National Archive Pho- Islands National Archive Photographic Collections) Cayman Islands National Archive Photographic Collections) tographic Collections) Then and Now: Transportation over the decades Over the past couple of years, Cay- man’s transportation system has reached some incredible milestones, such as the 50th anniversary of the national carrier, Cayman Airways in 2018, and the opening of the newly renovated Owen Roberts International Airport by HRH the Prince of Wales and the Duch- ess of Cornwall in March of this year. But long before the advent of the aero- plane connecting Cayman to the outside world, it was the ship that was Cayman’s main transport link. Internal links Cayman’s road network only began to develop properly in the 20th Centu- ry. Up until that point people were quite separated from each other, district-wise, and would often move between districts ran along the coastline from West Bay toby Eastsea. TheEnd first with road a branch on Grand from Cayman Frank Reaching the rest of the and Kingston, Jamaica, and eventually Sound to North Side. In Cayman Brac world connected the islands to Miami. In May to Kingston. The 120-tonne Cimboco was the Is- theIn US the in 1970s1972, havingscheduled flown and regularly charter from West End to Spot Bay. Early roads lands’ lifeline for 20 years, and was the rival, a LACSA British Aircraft Corpora- consistedthe first road of consolidated went along the marl north or coastcoral tion1967 1-11. Cayman Regular had its jet first service jet aircraft was then ar- regular occurrence, while private plane sand and were maintained by rakes and after the company that owned her – the provided by BWIA. passenger and cargo flights became a shovels. Caymanfirst locally-owned Islands Motor motorship, Boat Company. named It On Cayman Brac, a group of volun- lowing an upgrade to ORIA in 1968. In was built by Captain Rayal Brazley Bod- traffic also increased significantly, fol- top Cadillac, imported by Mr Carrol den and launched in 1927. The boat pro- Two Commissioners, Smith and Ger- rying 121,562 passengers. In 1977 Cay- HendersonThe first cararound in Cayman 1912 to was 1917 an (there open vided a regular link to the outside world, rard,teers dugobtained out the small first grantsairstrip from in 1954. the man1979 AirwaysCayman becamereceived wholly8,833 flightsowned car- by transporting post, people and goods. UK to asphalt the runway and extend it the government and by the 1980s and date) from Cuba. In 1923 there were After the Second World War ended further and once completed in 1955, the 1990s Cayman’s tourism industry grew aboutare conflicting six cars and reports no garages as to theor petrol exact Gerrard-Smith Airport was duly named. massively thanks to the aviation industry. stations. Owners had to import their down in the Cayman Islands, amphib- Cayman Brac Airways, owned by LAC- By the end of the 20th Century, Cayman own petrol, repair their own tyres and iousin 1945 Catalinas the first that planes operated began out touching of the SA, started in 1955 as a link between teach themselves basic motor mechan- North Sound conducting submarine and the Sister Islands. In 1962, a small grass Cayman Airways. British Airways joined ics. By the end of 1936 there were 47 defence patrols and air and sea search thewas list served in the by late five 1990s, US airlines followed as wellby two as rescues of torpedoed survivors. Two Canadian airlines Westjet and Air Cana- Cayman. pioneers of Caymanian civilian air trav- airfield was developed and named the da. Nowadays American Airlines, JetBlue, cars,In June11 lorries 1908 andwork five began motorcycles on Crewe in el were RAF war veterans, King Parker EdwardCayman Bodden Brac Airways Airfield afterbecame a LittleCay- Delta, South West Airlines and United Road, named after the Earl of Crewe, the Jr and former Wing Commander Owen manCayman Airways works in fireman. 1968, with government UK’s Secretary of State for the Colonies. Roberts. taking 51 per cent ownership of the air- from a multitude of North American des- It shortened the distance to East End The Owen Roberts International airline and, after various ownership moves all have regular flights to Grand Cayman by 2 ½ miles and followed an old bush port came about from pressure by Rob- of the remaining 49 per cent, the airline player among Caribbean tourism destina- track. According to the Cayman Islands tionstinations. thanks Cayman to those is early now pioneers. a significant  National Archives, people were so eager at the Cayman Islands new airport in to have roads that landowners willing- 1953.erts, who He pilotedestablished the firstroutes plane from to landCay- made its historic inaugural flight into ly gave the land through which the road Hon.Tara Rivers' "Old Time New Year" Family Fun Day seaplanes. By the end of 1954 Cayman materials were donated. By 1935 there man to Jamaica and Tampa flying these Wednesday, January 1, 2020 waspassed a drivable and one road fifth to ofeach the district labour used and with Costa Rica’s LACSA’s national air- by several dozen cars. They were not linewas making becoming regular well servedstops, as by well flights, as Free Ed Bush Field, 12 - 4pm paved and not much more than a car’s BWIA which stopped in Grand Cayman Fun for width. y & amil Hula Hoops F nds weekly on its flights between Belize Frie

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Health City Cayman Islands KOZAILY DESIGNS LTD. Invites application for the following positions

Invites Cayman Nationals & Status Holders to fill in the job post for.. ONE (1) ARCHITECTURAL AUTO CAD TECHNICIAN Administrative Assistant- Accounts Qualifications: • With Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture • Must have in depth knowledge in computer aided design software such as but not limited to AutoCAD, Revit, 3D Max, Photoshop, etc. Graduate/Post Graduate/I.C.W.A./C.A Finance with 3 years’ of experience in • With at least 5 years of relevant work experience relevant field. Experience in the healthcare industry would be advantageous. Job Description: • Determine client’s objectives and requirements; Meet with other professionals Post• holder will be responsible for: and clients at an early stage to agree on the project brief. • Cash collections and deposits and reconciliation of same. • Understand how the design aspects of a construction project influence and relate to performance and functional issues so that practical questions can be addressed. • Payables and receivables. • Sketch preliminary design plans • • Specify materials and furnishings, such as lighting, wall finishes, flooring, REGIONALStatutory C360 payments and audits. plumbing fixtures, etc. PAGE B2MustMonday, have knowledge December 30, 2019 in preparing, | Issue No 472 examining and analyzing C��accounting T�� • Evaluate and advise on environmental, legal and regulatory issues contributing to planning applications and other regulatory application procedures; records, financial statements, and other financial reports to assess • Assess what surveys (e.g. land surveys) are required before work can commence Salaryaccuracy. range: US$30,000 to 42,000 per annum based upon experience and ensuring such surveys are undertaken and their results fed into the project. • Develop project briefs and working on these as the project progresses; • Prepare final plans, using computer applications such as CAD, sketchup, revit and make presentation for the client Assistant Manager – Finance & Accounts (Claims & Debt Collections) • Advise clients on procuring the best and most appropriate contracts for the work they are undertaking; • Place orders for materials and oversee installation of the design elements Bachelors of Commerce with minimum 5-8 years’ finance and Debt Collections • Liaise with appropriate authorities (planning enquiries, building inspectors) • when producing documentation for statutory approval; experience in any Industry but preferably in healthcare industry.

• Producing, analyzing, and advising on detailed specifications for suitable X Minister of State for Grand Bahama, J. Kwasi Thompson, along with Harcourt Brown, Per- X After officially meeting the delegation that arrived on the Bahamasair flight to Fort Lauder- manent SecretaryMust in the have Ministry for sound Grand Bahama, knowledgewelcomed guests to Grand Bahamaof medical dale, Mayor terminologies of Broward County Dale Holness used discussed thein restoration a hospital and rebuilding of materials or processing to be used; when the Bahamasair flight to Fort Lauderdale returned to the island. (Photo Credit: BIS/ Grand Bahama and Abaco with Minister of State in the Ministry of Disaster Preparedness, Patrick Hanna) Management and Restoration, Iram Lewis. (Photo Credit: BIS/Patrick Hanna) • Carry-out design-stage risk assessments; • setting including but not limited to CPT/ICD codes. • Administering contracts and projects certifications; • Receive payments and post amounts paid to customer accounts. • Create and communicate change orders when necessary The Bahamas’ National Airline Makes First International • Oversee and supervise the project MakeCommercial Debtors ageing reportFlight on Since a biweekly Hurricane basis and present Dorian the same to • Visit after the project to ensure that the client is satisfied • It departed shortly after 9 a.m. and re- “This is a very important day in our “It is a very big day for not only Grand • Perform other related tasks. rian struck Management.Grand Bahama and Abaco turned just after 1 p.m. recovery effort. It is good to be a part of Bahama, but The Bahamas because we moreFor thanthe first three time months since ago,Hurricane The Baha- Do- the rebuilding process. I’m happy to see know Grand Bahama contributes great- Remuneration and benefits: port will resume on Monday. ly to our GDP and the fact that we can Locate and notifyDaily customers international flights from of Free-delinquent accounts by email, telephone, Salary is commensurate with experience and qualification CI$4,500-6,000/ mas’Bahamasair’s national airline Flight has 141 taken left Freeport, its first passed two of the important factors his that our own national flag carrier was Lewis said. Grandinternational• Bahama commercial for Fort Lauderdale flight. on ministry,Minister which Lewis was said established the flight encom- in the closestthe first neighbour. out of the It gate speaks to bringto the anworld in- now receive tourists is very significant,” month with health insurance and pension in accordance with the Cayman Islands Monday morning,or personal with 35 passengers, visits aftermath in of order Hurricane Dorian’sto recover devas- thatternational wepayment. are flightnot just into lying South down Florida, but try-our tional Airport was just over 30 minutes. Government. including Minister of Disaster Prepared- tating hit on September 1 to 3, is focused ing to help ourselves and ask them [for] ItThe returned flight to toFort Freeport Lauderdale with Interna- a few ness,• ManagementAdvise and Reconstruction customers on – infrastructure of necessary and economy. actionsmuch-needed for assistance.” debt repayment.passengers and was received by Minis- Interested applicants may submit their resume to Iram Lewis, Deputy Chairman of Baha- “We are killing two birds with one stone: Even though strides are being made in ter of State for Grand Bahama in the Of- infrastructure – the airport is up and run- the recovery effort, and Grand Bahama [email protected]. the MinistrySort of Tourism, and and represent- file correspondence,ning; and from the economy position, and tour- performand Abaco are open miscellaneous for business, help is duties such as ativesmasair from Rudy other Meadows, government officials agencies. from ism is now up and running,” he said. still very much needed. cials.fice of the Prime Minister, Senator Kwasi Thompson and other government offi- • answering correspondence and writing reports. Green Light to Light Up: KOZAILY DESIGNS LTD. Arrange for debt repayment or establish repayment schedules, based on •Marijuana customers' financialLaw in situations. T&T to Invites Cayman Nationals & Status Holders to fill in the job post for.. TakeSalaryNegotiate Eﬀ Range: ect Beforecredit USD 30,000.00 extensions Christmas towhen USD necessary. 40,000.00 per Annum. President Paula Mae Weekes is set to on time they would have no criminal re- ONE (1) BOOKKEEPER/ACCOUNTANT deliver an early Christmas gift for peo- cord.) ple in Trinidad and Tobago who’ve been From Monday,Resident people would also Medical be Officer Qualifications: waiting to legally smoke marijuana at allowed to grow four marijuana plants. home, and those in jail for possession of Persons who are incarcerated for the • Must have a professional license or certificate issued by any recognized small quantities of the herb. minimum quantities of the drug will Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley dis- also be eligible for release, and those professional body (CA, ACCA, CPA). closed• yesterday that on Monday, De- with convictions can get their records cemberMBBS 23, just twowith days before MD/Fellowship Christ- expunged. in Pediatric with 5-7 years of experience. • Minimum 8 years post-qualification work experience. mas, the President will proclaim the Prime Minister Rowley said this will Dangerous ExtensiveDrugs (Amendment) experienceAct, be done “in a fairly in expeditious the way, practice X Chair of the of Guyana Pediatric Elections Commission with(GECOM), retired additional Justice Claudette Singh passed by both houses of Parliament without obstacle, but it has to be pro- • Exceptional working knowledge of QuickBooks Premier. earlier this month, which decriminaliz- cessed in the legal way”, and stressed es possession• experience of 30 to 60 grammes in of carethat there of would Acute be no pardoning Pediatric en inpatientsGuyana (desirable). Elections • Well versed in financial statements’ preparation and analysis. cannabis. masse. And he said once that is done, “a new The Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) • With the ability to develop strategies and plans for short, mid, & long term state would Shouldexist” in Trinidad be and aware Toba- Bill hadof beenJCI debated policies with the Canna- and proceduresBody and on would Track have worked for in go. bis Control Bill, which will establishes financial goals of the organization. After proclamation of the Act, peo- a Cannabis Control Bill to administer a ple Salarywould behigh allowed range: volumeto have up toSalary 30 Cardiac licensing/registration will and/or be regime on Orthopedics to Percentage legiti- Country’s tertiary basis prorated care Hospitals.2020 according Polls to • Keen in details and well-rounded in internal control policy and execution grammes of marijuana without penal- mize, establish accountability and trans- ty andhours smoke in privateof engagement. dwellings, but parency for the use of cannabis by per- The Guyana Elections Commission to ascertain the whereabouts of over • Excellent organizational, oral and written communication skills. not in public or commercial buildings. sons and bodies engaged in religious, (GECOM) says it is well on track for the 16,000 new registrants. (There is an upper limit of 60 grammes, sacramental, medicinal and commercial hosting of general and regional elec- for which an individual would be issued activities. However, the latter was sent tions next March. the life of that RLE, the commission Job Description: to a joint select committee.  Preparatory works for the upcoming willAccording also move to towards Lowenfield, the conduct during of • Budget management and cash flow monitoring. poll have included continuous engage- nomination day activities. a fixedOnly penalty, shortlistedand once that fine is paid candidates are guaranteedments with stakeholders a response. and the utili- He said GECOM is still to decide on sation of technical advisors. the accreditation of local observers for • Financial statements’ preparation and analyses – these include but not limited Chair of the elections body, retired the elections. Justice Claudette Singh, has assured “I’ve been advised that all civil socie- to the analysis of all real and nominal accounts as well as performing variance & that everything is on schedule. ty groups who have an interest should “We are moving. Our work plan is indicate their willingness to be local financial ratio analysis. Suitably experienced Caymanians, Status holders,on track despite whatResidents you might hear withobservers Employment and submit to us in writing otherwise. We are on track for the con- before December 31 so that when the • Recording of daily financial transactions in accounting software: Quickbooks duct of elections on the 2nd of March commission sits to deliberate, all in- Rights only need to apply. 2020,” she told a press conference. terested parties will be in that submis- • Perform reconciliation of cash in bank, payables, receivables and other balance sion,” he said. With assistance from the United Please send resume to [email protected],phaseChief of Elections the printing Officer P.O. of the Keith Revised Box-10590, Lowen- List States Embassy KY1-1005, in Guyana, GECOM sheet accounts. offield Electors said GECOM (RLE), is which in the willpreparation get un- will also be utilizing the services of derway as soon as data from the new the International Republican Institute, • Liaise with Project Manager in the review and analysis of project costs, payment Cayman Islands. 12-Oct-2017. which will be providing technical sup- and the recently concluded Claims and port on voter education. applications & contracts. ObjectionsHouse to Houseexercises verification are received. process, Deadline to submit application is The commission gave the go-ahead and Canada will be providing technical • Accounts receivable management – from billing to collection to report generation supportThree to officials the commission. from Ghana,  India to analysis of aging of receivables, to recommendation on the provision for bad for a five-day exercise to be conducted debts. • Accounts payable management – from processing of suppliers’ invoices to Advertise payment to budget allocation. • Review existing company internal control policies and procedures and prepare here! revisions/suggestions for management approval Remuneration and benefits: Contact a staff member CI$3,000-4,000/month with health insurance and pension in accordance with the to find out how you can Cayman Islands Government. Interested applicants may submit their resume to advertise in this spot! [email protected]. 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CARIBBEAN BRIEFS Trinidadians can now Sumfest boss pleads consume ganja for support Cannabis users in Trinidad Reggae Sumfest and Tobago can breathe easier has become the now as the Dangerous Drugs biggest event of its (Amendment) Act is now in ef- kind in the Caribbe- fect. an and the organ- President Paula Mae-Weekes iser wants support proclaimed the legislation which to make it an even now allows adults to have up to more invaluable 30 grammes of cannabis in their source of income possession and households to for Jamaica. have up to four plants without Joe Bogdanovich facing criminal charges. said more can be The new law states that anyone done to increase found with 30 to 60 grammes of cannabis will now be subjected ing into the local to a TT$2,000 (KY$250) ticket economythe revenue of Monte- flow- able offence. X Trinidad and Tobago has decriminalised cannabis go Bay and Jamaica X Chronixx is a regular at Reggae Sumfest And anyone caught with pos- generally. session of 60 to 100 grammes of mar- RebuildTT believes the legislation is "I believe I can make a difference, Man, Spice, Spragga Benz, Proteje, ijuana will now be subjected to up to you know. Reggae Sumfest generated Chronixx and many others. 50 hours of community service and mented immediately, and the President over US$10 million in annual reve- "I cannot do it alone," Bogdanovich shouldflawed andnot willbe a cause rubber mayhem stamp ifwith imple- in- said. "We have to look at entertain- (KY$9,500). structions to assent to the law by a given and the St James parish. Do you know alsoSenior a maximum Counsel Fyard fine Hosein of TT$75,000 has be- date”. whatnue, benefiting that means? the JamaicanOver a billion economy Ja- work together. This means the music gun the process of seeking freedom for RebuildTT accused the government maican dollars infused into the local fraternity,ment as a the fully-fledged sponsors, business the govern- and some 101 persons, including 14 chil- of endorsing the “illegal narcotics trade, economy of Montego Bay," Bogdano- ment and the communities, all work- dren in rehabilitation centres, who have saying weed purchased today “will vich said. ing together as one. Let's take a stand been incarcerated for possession of come from illicit weed farmers and drug The 28th anniversary of Reggae and make it right, make a commitment marijuana. pushers”. Sumfest will be staged this summer. and honour it." But while cannabis users, Rastafari- RebuildTT also questioned “whether The event is six nights of activities Bogdanovich acquired the Reggae ans, and other advocates are celebrat- police on patrol will be issued scales to which will include an All White Blitz Sumfest brand in 2016 for an undis- determine the weight of small quanti- party, A Sound System Explosion, closed sum. The event has continued isations concerned about the passage of ties of weed, since possession of over 30 Beach Party along with the main con- to grow, so much so that it appears too theing, law.there are several officials and organ- grammes will require the issuance of a cert nights. The festival is held the big for the current venue at Catherine ticket”. third week of July. Hall. But the Sumfest boss has no in- wrote to Weekes urging her to postpone Roman Catholic Archbishop Jason Reggae Sumfest is known for elec- tention to move. Instead, he wants to proclamationNon-profit of organisation, the law. RebuildTT Gordon yesterday said while marijuana trifying performances from local and expand Catherine Hall, and he believes Although the Dangerous Drugs use may no longer be a criminal offence international reggae acts. The 2019 that if it becomes a permanent base for Amendment Act was passed in both it is still a “social offence” and a “harmful event featured Beres Hammond, Kof- Sumfest, it will contribute an addition- Houses of Parliament, “pro-family NGO drug”.  fee, Buju Banton, Bounty Killa, Beenie al US$5 million annually.  Grenada starts St Lucia hosts 100 breathalysing investors Motorists in Grenada St Lucia hopes for some sig- will have to think twice before drinking and driv- infrastructure after 100 high ing because just before nificant improvements in its Christmas the Royal Gre- investment forum just before nada Police Force started Christmas.profile investors attended an breathalyzing and enforc- The DSH Group in collabo- ing the country’s driving ration with the Government of Saint Lucia hosted the Forum X St Lucia’s Hewanorra International Airport had a lation. and Welcome Party at the Roy- major upgrade underGrenada’s the influence government legis- al Saint Lucia Turf Club in Vieux hopes this will reduce Fort. Anse de Sables among several others,” fatalities over the Christ- According to Prime Minister Allen Chastanet said. mas period and in the Chastanet, the event saw the investors He disclosed that one of the major an- future. Acting Police of X Grenada police hope to catch more drunken motorists from across the Caribbean, the United nouncements made at the event was that Chief, Edvin Martin, says States, the United Kingdom and Asia École hôtelière de Lausanne, which is a on drinking and driving and improve participate in and being exposed to the hospitality management school based in road safety for pedestrians and motor- “visionary plans and projects which are Switzerland, regarded as the best of its testingthe breathalyzer on motorists is finally suspected empowering of driv- ists alike.” happening across our beautiful island. kind in the world, will be opening a sat- officers with the authority to carry out The driving and drinking limit will “These include the Pearl of the Carib- ellite school in St Lucia in 2020. Martin said: “It is my hope the im- be 70 micrograms per hundred millim- bean, the new Hewanorra International This school helps prepare students plementationing under the influenceof the breathalyzer of alcohol. will eters of breath and anything over this Airport, the Cruise ship home port in for senior international positions in the act as a deterrent, changes attitudes threshold will become an offense.  Vieux Fort and the redevelopment of 

field of tourism and hospitality. Barbados will �ine St Kitts and Nevis dirty neighbours aims to go plastic free Barbados residents who re- St Kitts and Nevis is seriously con- He said: “This will allow local com- fuse to keep their premises sidering implementing a ban on single use plastics, according to the minister panies to adapt to the ban.” April as the prime minister responsible for the environment, Eu- paniesThe Ministryto retrofit of and Tourism retool their and com-Sus- makesclean willlaw bethe finedneed to starting keep the in gene Hamilton. tainable Destination Council have island appealing to tourists. In parliament, Hamilton noted that joined forces, as they continue to ad- Prime Minister Mia Mottley members of the international commu- vocate for the ban of single use plas- said Attorney General Dale nity continue to lobby for a worldwide tics. Marshall has already done the ban on single use plastics. In 2018 they started Plastic Free initial work to make it law, He said while the federation is fully July, an initiative meant to educate which she said Cabinet would cognisant of the threat that single use society on the ways plastic pollution review and approve “shortly”. plastics have on the environment, the threatens marine life, personal health “In addition to that, you can’t phasing out process will be gradual and the islands tourism product. just legislate without letting Several islands have already banned people know there is a new X Barbados wants garbage-free streets This, Minister Hamilton believes is the use of single use plastics, among marshal in town. You’ve got to necessary,and can take to asgive long citizens as five enough years. time them Jamaica, Dominica and Turks properly publicly educate people about nomic problems again if there is a public to adjust. and Caicos.  what you expect of them,” said Mottley. health crisis in the middle of a tourism As such, she said there would be three season that affects productivity. months of sensitization and letters of She also noted that environmental warning as the legislation was being put health and environmental protection in place, before Government introduce agencies would be “going after” those “a series of civil penalties so that people with derelict vehicles. Initially, derelict will be ticketed” for not cleaning their buildings on Highway One and Highway properties. Seven and the “town centres” will be Mottley could not immediately say targeted. what the penalty would be but indicated Mottley also pointed out that the 13 that it would cost “just a little bit more depots of the Ministry of Transport and than it would cost for you to pay a man Works had until Jan. 10 to provide an in- to come and clean by you. ventory of all the culverts and drains in “We want Barbadians to understand Barbados. that the government have given you a Stating that the country would be em- ‘bly’ for the next three months. You have now enough time to take up responsibil- Mottley said as part of the national ity,” Mottley warned. drive,barking the on aBarbados beautification Water programme, Authority She said the penalty was necessary would be putting all their pipes under- because this country will end up in eco- ground.  X St Kitts and Nevis plans to go plastic free PUZZLES | COMICS PAGE B4 Monday, December 30, 2019 | Issue No 472 C�� T��

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