Caymanian Friday, August 16, 2019 Issue No 415 www.caymaniantimes.ky Complimentary INSIDE THIS ISSUE EDITORIAL — A2 The changing face of South Sound By Lindsey Turnbull In 1976 an article was pub- lished in the July edition of the Nor’Wester magazine entitled ‘Into the green heart of Grand Cayman’ written by Clem Thomas. In it, the author describes the area bound Get ready to vote by Smith Road, Crewe Road and South Sound as the “green heart of Grand Cayman”. He describes his COMMUNITY NOTICES — A2 journey into this green and almost untouched land as follows: “Drive along South Church Street, which continues as South Sound Road. After about seven minutes you will start seeing the canals on your left just as you are leaving South Sound village. Here, the sea and South Sound lagoon are to the south while the road itself winds through a pleasant young pine for- Vela showcases a modern aesthetic est with occasional patches of man- grove.” “Continue past the rugby pitch – again Airport Air�ield upgrade project While this description of South Sound on your left and with its unmistakable along his South Sound journey. rescheduled might not be recognisable to readers H-shaped goal posts – until you reach Eye’ butter�ly, aerial roots and mangrove only familiar with present-day South the next canal and track exiting left; in A special place Sound, now home to huge condomini- all about ten minutes from the centre of Just a few years later, Mary Lawrence LOCAL NEWS — A4 um developments interspersed with a George Town.” wrote a comprehensive piece on South dwindling few Caymanian cottages the Forty years ago, South Sound ap- Sound in her walk down memory lane, length of South Sound Road, there is one peared to be a haven for wildlife, as the published in the February 1979 edition landmark that was as much a stand-out author notes wild pineapple, a Louisiana feature 40 years ago as it is today: heron, a higgaty, water lilies, a ‘Donkey’s ... Continued story on page A9 Cayman in top 5 Safest Police Caribbean Islands appeal for The Cayman Islands has placed At the other end of the Tripsavvy Miss Teen contestants visit Cayman close to the top of the list of global is- scale, Jamaica, ranked at number 12 (out witnesses Brac land destinations considered safe for of the 12 islands compared) is described tourists. as having “one of the highest murder A recently published guide to the rates in the world, but 70 per cent of all in Boat SPOTLIGHT ON TOURISM — A6 ‘safest and most dangerous Caribbe- crime is linked to the drug trade”. an islands’ the travel site TripSavvy, St Kitts and Nevis is ranked at 11 ranks the Caymans fourth out of a list with its capital Basseterre, said to Accident of 12. have “the highest murder rate of any It says “The Cayman Islands is an- capital city in the world, and the over- other British Overseas Territory all homicide rate is the eighth highest across the globe. wealthy individuals, and thus, is very “Most violence and criminal activity safewidely for known travellers.” as a �inancial haven for in the country is believed to be gang or Noting that the “murder rate is rel- drug-related.” Tripsavvy concludes that “it goes per 100,000 population”, it contrasts without saying that travelling to this thisatively with low, destinations with a rate such of around as St Kitts, �ive country is at your own risk.” Trinidad and Tobago, the Dominican Accessible Practices for Guests Republic and Jamaica. ... Continued story on page A3 with Disabilities MISS CAYMAN UNIVERSE — A8 Investigations into the boating colli- sion which occurred in the North Sound on Sunday, 11 August continue, and police are appealing for any witnesses who may have seen either of the boats involved in the collision that day or ear- ly in the evening. One of the boats involved, which cap- sized as a result of the collision, is the Pepper Jelly, a white 32-foot Scarab centre console boat with two engines, registered to Mango Jam Charters. It is said to have docked in Camana Bay where several Get your tickets now for Miss Cayman Universe pageant! Cayman Islands George Town ... Continued story on page A11 EDITORIAL | COMMUNITY NOTICE PAGE A2 Friday, August 16, 2019 | Issue No 415 C�������� T���� EDITORIAL COMMUNITY NOTICES Get ready to vote Elections Offi ce Update As at 8pm 12th August, the petition ject going ahead or Cayman remain- calling on Government to give the vot- ing with its existing berthing and port ing population a peoples’-initiated facilities. We hope readers have con- referendum on whether they want the sidered the economic impact such a cruise berthing project to go ahead project is touted to bring into the econ- reached more than 85 per cent of ver- omy, the environmental impact such a huge development will undoubtedly make to our George Town waterfront, i�ied signatures. This means it is most and whether, at the end of the day, Cay- centlikely by that the endthe ofElections this month. Of�ice will man actually wants to encourage more haveGovernment veri�ied the has remaining said once it14.9 has perre- cruise tourists to our shores. It should be for the people to decide signatures (at least 25 per cent of the who the real winners will be in this overallceived the voting requisite public) number they will of veri�iedconsid- project and whether or not those win- er whether to go ahead with a referen- ners are the local populace. dum, as permitted under the Constitu- If and when a referendum is an- tion when there is a matter of national nounced, we hope the question that importance to consider. We believe the voting public will be asked to that a project of this magnitude and answer as set by Government will cost, estimated by the Government at be a clear one that speaks directly to just under $200 million, constitutes the populace and allows everyone to a matter of national importance and make a clear decision – does Cayman that the Government must listen to the want a new cruise berthing and port voice of the people on this crucial is- facility or not. And once the vote has sue. taken place, we hope the will of the Elections Office Update on Current Verification Process 13Aug We hope our readers have taken the people will be heard and Government time to read up as much as possible will act according to the wishes of the on the implications of either the pro- people. Airport Airfi eld upgrade EDITORIAL | COMMUNITY NOTICES EDITORIAL | COMMUNITYproject NOTICES rescheduled PAGE 2 Wednesday, October 18, 2017 | Issue No 132 The CaymanCaymanian Islands Airports Times Author- itate the repaving and extension of the PAGE 2 Wednesday, Octoberity (CIAA), 18, 2017which owns | Issue and operates No 132 runway as part of this next phase of con- Caymanian Times the Owen Roberts International Airport tinued improvements to the airport in- (ORIA) and the Charles Kirkconnell In- frastructure. However, due to these un- ternational Airport (CKIA), announced foreseen circumstances, the milling and NOTICES on WednesdayOTIC that theirE Splans to com- re-paving of the existing runway surface EDITORIAL EDITORIAL Nmence runway upgrade works at ORIA works will have to be rescheduled. The this summer have been rescheduled due airport runway will now remain open Customs Registration of Importersto unexpectedCustoms beginsextended contract Registration nego- on those eight Tuesdays of in SeptemberImporters begins To help importers start using a system for entry declaration, the Department will tiations. and October, and the works will be car- To help importers start using a system for entry declaration, the Department will start registering importers starting Monday, 16 October 2017. ried out at a later date, in the evenings, start registering importers starting Monday, 16 October 2017. The registration is required by the implementation of a new online electronic outside of the normal operating hours of The registration is required by the implementation of a new online electronic system for entry declaration. Effective 1 November 2017, the Cayman Islands •The Milling air�ield and upgrade Re-Paving project of the consists exist- the airport. ofsystem �ive sub-projects, for entry declaration.namely: Effective 1 November 2017, the Cayman Islands Customs Department will implement the new system. This will require importers ing Runway surface “We are very grateful for the trave- Customs• A Runway Department Extension will to implement the west of the newling system.public’s This ongoing will require cooperation importers as to complete and submit entries electronically to Customs using the new gateway thresholdto complete 08 and submit entries electronicallywe work to Customs to improve using the the infrastructure new gateway portal COLS (Customs Online System). Importers will be able to access the portal portal• Filling COLS of (Customsthe ponds Online within System). the air- Importersat ORIA, will and be we able sincerely to access apologize the portal for through the website www.customs.gov.ky. through the website www.customs.gov.ky.any inconvenience these changes to the 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 andrimeter�ield recognised perimeter road as an importer by Customs. cause,” said CIAA CEO Mr. Albert Ander- Motivational Tip However, before they can use COLS, importers will have to be formally registered and recognised as an importer by Customs.