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CAYMAN ELECTION 2021 -  LOCAL NEWS — Page 4 the WORLD WATCHES Caymanian VOTE #2 EDEN, MALCOLM ANTHONY YOUR INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE FOR MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT, SAVANNAH CONSTITUENCY Monday, April 12, 2021 Issue No 648 www.caymaniantimes.ky 50¢ INSIDE THIS ISSUE CAYMAN ELECTION 2021 - LOCAL NEWS — page 4 THE WORLD WATCHES FINAL COVID VACCINE SHIPMENT ARRIVES ELECTION CENTRE — page 5 Full story on page 2 >> Big Fish at BK Fishing Tournament Election Monitor 28th Burger King Cayman Islands has tournament, the BK BIG FISH. The tourna- COMMUNITY NOTICES — page 10 mentwound was up held their in association fourth annual with Caymanfishing Islands Angling Club and also raised funds for the YMCA of the Cayman Islands. The event was the largest yet, with a record breaking 85 boats and 366 anglers days, with the hope of catching the heavi- fishing all three Cayman Islands over three wahoo. Anglers were also competing to catchest yellowfin and release tuna, the barracuda, most blue dolphin marlin. or Burger King Cayman Islands also part- nered with CIAC and the Department of Environment to host the fourth Big Fish Kids Fishing Clinic on March 20th and 21st. Hosted at the Barcadere Marina, and supported by the Guy Harvey Ocean Shore-Fishing still allowed SEE BK BIG FISH, Page 15 Fast & Affordable - ADVERTISE YOUR EMPLOYMENT ADS Accepted by WORC with Email [email protected] Caymanian Times Newspaper or call 9162000 / 9458463 2 Issue No 648 | Monday, April 12, 2021 | Caymanian Times Editorial PRINCE PHILIP, THE EDITORIAL DUKE OF EDINBURGH, CAYMAN ELECTION HAS DIED 2021 - THE WORLD Buckingham Palace has announced the death of His Royal Highness, Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh who has died aged WATCHES 99. He would have celebrated his 100th birthday in June. A DATE TO DETERMINE Announcing his passing today, Bucking- ham Palace said in a statement on Twitter: OUR DESTINY "It is with deep sorrow that Her Majes- ty The Queen has announced the death of Whatever the shape of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness the government that takes Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh. His Royal Highness passed away peace- ternoon shortly after the announcement election, one thing is clear; fully this morning at Windsor Castle." from Buckingham Palace. theoffice issues after confronting the April 14thCay- "The Royal Family join with people "We mourn today with Her Majesty the man will still be there de- around the world in mourning his loss." Queen, we offer our condolences to her manding urgent attention Prince Philip was hospitalised for a and all her family and we give thanks as and action. month across February and March at two a nation and a kingdom for the extraor- The list is well-estab- hospitals where he was treated for an in- dinary work of Prince Philip, the Duke of lished and has been of- fection and a pre-existing heart condition. Edinburgh," the Prime Minister said. ten-referenced in the elec- The late Prince Philip and Queen Eliza- "He helped to steer the Royal Family and tion campaign. the monarchy so that it remains an institu- Here’s a reminder: They had four children, eight grandchil- tion indisputably vital to the balance and drenbeth wereand 10 married great-grandchildren. in 1947. happiness of our national life." gestion, the pace of devel- Mr Johnson said the Duke of Edinburgh opmentCost of andliving, whether traffic con- Caymanians are which is further linked to how and when at half-mast as a mark of respect. earned the affection of generations in the to reopen the borders and the economy. TheFlags Prince across was the alsonation known are beingthroughout flown UK, across the Commonwealth and around it and affordable housing appear to top It’s clear that whoever gets elected, the Commonwealth for the Duke of Ed- the world. thepart list. of it and the real beneficiaries from forms the government, or ends up on inburgh Award Scheme which he estab- The leader of the opposition Labour Access to healthcare, the cost of health lished. Party Sir Keir Starmer said: "The United insurance, pension premiums, the two- inbox awaits. Prime Minister Boris Johnson paid trib- Kingdom has lost an extraordinary public track education system, threats to the theCayman opposition is at benches,a crossroads an overflowing now more ute in a formal statement on Friday af- servant in Prince Philip.” environment and Cayman’s delicate eco- than ever. systems follow close behind. This election marks a turning point for Competing for attention are economic the jurisdiction, not only for the issues confronting us, but by implication, the incessant scrutiny and demands on the very way we do politics. diversification, import duty reform, the It is said that politics is local - and it is sector, and the shape going forward of indeed the local vote that elects our MPs theeconomically-critical tourism industry - thefinancial other pillarservice of who are ultimately accountable to us. the economy. But Cayman is accountable to the wid- STONY CORAL TISSUE LOSS DISEASE Another recurring issue has been the er world, possibly more so than most (SCTLD) RESPONSE DIVERS absence of a national development plan... other countries in this region for the mere fact the jurisdiction has an envia- The Department of Environment (DoE) is coordinating a national response And lurking in the background are ble global imprint. effort to the deadly Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease (SCTLD) impacting over issuesor the implementationof voting rights, deficit permanent thereof. resi- The world is watching and has a vest- 20 coral species on Grand Cayman’s reefs. As part of this effort, the Ministry dence and who among Cayman’s diverse ed interest in what happens in Cayman. of Health, Environment, Culture & Housing has approved the population should qualify, not just to There are but two other countries in implementation of several short-term, 6-month service contracts for diving the Caribbean region which command and disease response support. Qualified divers able to commit a minimum And speaking of population and devel- that type of attention, albeit for different of 3 days per week to the SCTLD response effort can apply to opment...howvote, ultimately much to run is toofor publicmuch? office. reasons; Cuba because of its communist [email protected] by 17th April 2021. How close to saturation is Cayman? political system and Guyana because of Are we at risk of becoming victims of its potential as an emerging oil power- Work Location: Grand Cayman. Salary: $75/day, paid monthly, no benefits. our - or someone’s else’s - success? broker. Use application link: http://doe.ky/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/SCTLD- The list is as long as it is urgent, and it For this election, all eyes are indeed on APPLICATION-FORM.doc. touches on just about every facet of Cay- Cayman; from East End to West Bay, The man society. Brac and Little Cayman...and from Lon- Must have: And at the centre of all that is the don to Luxembourg and beyond. SCUBA Certification to Divemaster or above and/or evidence of all-embracing issue of the pandemic and We - and the world - await the out- 500+ dives. its link to the vaccination programme come of Wednesday’s election... Dive and health insurance. Divers Alert Network (DAN) recommended. Ability to learn to identify coral species & coral diseases, preparation and application of experimental topical antibiotics, and removal and care of coral. Caymanian C Ability to lift dive tanks and similar weights. aymanianAbility to work a 7.5 hr day on the water. Times Available a minimum of 3 days per week (M-F). Issue # 648 Preference Given To: Publisher: Ralph Lewis Caymanians Company: Lewis Cayman Islands Ltd Persons with prior SCTLD response experience and DoE training #19 Walkers Road (next to Tomlinson Furniture) Persons with an academic and practical marine sciences Telephone: 345 916 2000 background and the ability to identify coral species. Email: [email protected], Persons who can commit five (5) days per week (M-F). or [email protected] Website: www.caymaniantimes.ky Caymanian Times | Monday, April 12, 2021 | Issue No 648 3 OUR TWELVE PRIORITIES FOR A STRONGER, SAFER FUTURE Our Manifesto sets out our plans to keep every Caymanian safe, grow the economy, bring back jobs and improve the lives of all Caymanians. These are the top priorities of a new Alliance Government: 1. Vaccinate 80% of 5. Restore full Caymanian 9. Create a Community the 16+ population. employment and, in Development Office to improve the interim, continue to the quality of life for citizens in assist displaced tourism designated low-income areas businesses and workers. providing housing, community spaces, recreation, education, and transport to name a few. 2. Establish an international blue-green investment fund that will invest millions of dollars into sustainable 6. Create new skills training development projects and educational 10. Open new offices to across the Cayman Islands. programmes for the jobs promote Cayman in the EU, of the future. the USA and Asia so as to defend our financial services industry. 3. Complete the John Gray 7. Every child to be taught High School, build a new in a public school rated 11. Appoint a Parliamentary health facility in Bodden ‘good’ or better against Secretary to focus on new Town, construct the Waste the education inspection and innovative affordable to Energy Plant and framework. housing initiatives and expand our road network. to promote the available programmes. 4. Implement an updated 8. Overhaul social welfare 12. Examine more affordable 500K tourism recovery legislation to have a public options for health plan that includes a clear single framework with a insurance, home insurance, and credible phased common set of standards. and pension plans that can reopening plan.
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