Caymanian Friday, May 10, 2019 Issue No 373 www.caymaniantimes.ky Complimentary Caribbean Queens Premier concerned invade Cayman over Hon Ezzard Miller Resignation For a second time this year, roy- graced the streets in a Caribbean alty invaded the streets of Cayman. takeover to enjoy not only what we Unlike the real royal visit by Prince get to do every day in paradise but Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall, also to fete and join the annual Bat- royalty of the Caribbean was not abano parade. in short supply when five National Queens, including one of our own, ... Continued story on page A9 Eastern Districts Premier Alden McLaughlin Entrepreneurs to Get Premier Alden McLaughlin stated this In giving notice of his resignation Mr. week that he was troubled to learn of Miller commented that: Tourism Concessions the recent resignation of MLA Ezzard “Effectively performing this role de- Miller as the Leader of the Opposition. mands dedication on the part of a com- Caymanians who want to develop where the business does not have “For that reason, it is not so much the mitted team. It has become increasingly tourism-based businesses in Bodden greater than CI$500,000 gross reve- resignation of Mr. Miller that concerns clear that the level of cohesion, industry nue per year. me,” he said, “but more the political in- and commitment necessary for any oppo- soon be entitled to incentives through This package of concessions was sition to serve in the best interest of all concessionsTown, East Endwhich and will North include Side willthe agreed in the Legislative Assembly the current opposition group. This, I be- the people of these Islands is not possible removal of government development during the passage of Private Mem- lieve,�ighting does and not personal serve well ambition the long-term riddling given the current slate of independent fees, trade and business licensing fees, interests of our country.” members who made up the group.” import duty and tourism related fees. sions for Tourist related Businesses”, The remainder of his statement fol- Mr. Miller’s resignation follows a let- The concessions will be available whichbers Motion was brought #11 of 2018/19,by MLA Mr. “Conces- Arden lows: ter to him in April from other members for any Caymanian entrepreneur Mclean (EE) and seconded by MLA Mr. In any democracy, the Leader of the of his Opposition team who advised that proposing small tourism business Opposition is a serious role. In the Cay- they were content for him to remain as developments, where their construc- man Islands, not only is the Leader of opposition leader but asked that “where tion value falls below CI$500,000 or Christopher... Continued Saunders story (BTW). on page A3 the Opposition an important constitu- the general public is concerned, we are requesting that you do not speak on our of the Constitution, but the Leader of behalf…. We believe that this request is thetional Opposition of�ice, required plays severalunder Sectionkey roles, 68 necessary to maintain our independence including serving as a member of the and the political platform we are all elected on.” of the Public Accounts Committee. And In the media reports Mr. Miller out- ofNational course Security the Leader Council of the and Opposition as Chair lined his challenge coping with a “steep learning curve navigating among some speaking for Opposition members in- very strong personalities” and he went sideserves and a signi�icantoutside of rolethe Legislativein leading andAs- on to speak of leadership struggles on sembly. the Opposition Benches. And of course British Prime Minister Benjamin Dis- shortly following these comments MLA raeli wrote, “No government can be long secure without a formidable opposition.” of the Opposition. To better explain, let me review what Alva Suckoo resigned as Deputy Leader has transpired. ... Continued story on page A3 COMMUNITY NOTICES — A2 ALL ABOUT EDUCATION — A6 TOURISM — A8 COMMUNITY VOICE — A11 THIS ISSUE INSIDE Ministry says Cruise Berthing Teams, Political Parties and Director of Tourism Among Cayman in the Throes of Moulting Rumours are untrue Independent Candidates Recipients of CTO awards — What Gains and Losses? EDITORIAL | COMMUNITY NOTICES PAGE A2 Friday, May 10, 2019 | Issue No 373 C�������� T���� EDITORIAL COMMUNITY NOTICES Happy Mothers’ day Ministry of Tourism Urges Public to weWe take will a celebrate pause from Mother’s our busy Day scheduleson Sunday ofMay business 12, 2019, develop- and as ment, education and job seeking, we wish to say a heartfelt Disregard Cruise Thank You to all Mothers. The greatest gift a person will receive is a mother and her love, Berthing Rumours care, patience and understand- ing displayed by these super Rumours circulating on various radio women is truly amazing. talk shows that the Cayman Islands Gov- Never underestimate the ernment has prematurely entered into strength of a woman, particularly dur- an agreement with a contractor to build ing child birth; their wisdom and un- adopted by other countries and it is the cruise berthing facility are com- derstanding, their honesty and care; nowtion bycelebrated the 1920s. all Jarvis’over the holiday world. was In pletely untrue and the public is urged to and their love and compassion. this tradition, each person offers a gift, pay no attention to such claims. Cherish their presence and their card, or remembrance toward their The rumours, which amount to noth- memory for a person’s integrity and ing more than deliberate gossip and loyalty is shown by their love for their untruths, are being circulated as part of Mother. mothers, grandmothers, and/ or ma- an ongoing campaign to spread misin- mothersternal �igure existed on mother’s in America day. during the formation regarding the cruise berthing Various observances honoring project and to cause confusion in the Mother’sHappy Mother’s Day Day (Founding) 2019 had resonance beyond the local lev- minds of the public. The modern holiday of Mother’s Day 1870s and the 1880s, but these never Referring to the rumours, Hon Moses Kirkconnell stated. “As Minister of Tour- Hon Moses Kirkconnell, Minister of Anna Jarvis held a memorial for her lishel. Jarvis a “Mother’s never Daymentioned for Peace”, Julia nor Ward any ism, with the responsibility for over- Tourism was �irst celebrated in 1908, when connectionHowe’s attempts to the in theProtestant 1870s to schoolestab- seeing the development of the cruise celebrations that included “Children’s berthing and enhanced cargo port fa- “Mother’smother in Grafton,Day” a recognizedWest Virginia. holiday Day” amongst others. Neither did she es of procurement and only once all of She then began a campaign to make mention the traditional festival of theing bidsproject have is beentherefore received in the and �inal evaluat- stag- Islandscility project, Government I can con�irm have entered that neither into ed will the successful bidder be selected disappointedin the United States.with its Although commercializa- she was that the creation was hers alone. anythe Majordeal with Project any Of�ice company nor the bidding Cayman to and announced. successful in 1914, she was already Mothering Sunday. Jarvis always said “I addressed similar rumours in Au- piers.” gust of last year and they were as false design, build, �inance and maintain the then as they are now. It is unfortunate on the project were invited by govern- that I have to address them again in re- In November 2018 the three bidders sponse to persons whose agenda seems intent on derailing this project by any maintainment to prepare the project. and submitThe cruise their berth- �inal means possible,” said the Minister. tenders to design, build, �inance and process has been achieved, the public has“As been every kept signi�icant informed milestone either byin themy will continue to provide updates on the project’sMinistry orprogress the Honourable and urge Premier. the public We to disregard information on the cruise EDITORIAL | COMMUNITY NOTICES berthing project that does not originate PAGE 2 Wednesday, October 18, 2017 | Issue No 132 Caymanian Times To stay informed on all of the latest PAGE 2 Wednesday, October 18, 2017 | Issue No 132 Caymanian Times newsfrom of�icialand information government onchannels.” the cruise portOurTourism.com and follow us on NOTIC“IntegratedES services simplified” facebookberthing projectfor daily visit updates. http://www.Sup- EDITORIAL NOTICWhere Eor whatS do you want us to go or do today? UncontestedCustoms divorces- preparation, Registration serving and ling of of documents Importers begins To help importers start using Processa system forServing entry declaration, the Department will To help importers start using a system for entry declaration, the Department will Statement by start registering importers starting Monday, 16 October 2017. start registering importers startingDebt Monday, collections 16 October 2017. The registration is required by the implementation of a new online electronic The registrationWriting is andrequired implementing by the implementation policy and proceduresof a new online electronic system for entry declaration. Effective 1 November 2017, the Cayman Islands system for entry declaration. Effective 1 November 2017, the Cayman Islands Minister of Health, CustomsWith 35+Department years of will experience implement underthe new our system. belt let This us will help require you makeimporters Customs Department will implement the new system. 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