Caymanian Thank You Page 8 Friday, March 19, 2021 Issue No 640 www.caymaniantimes.ky 50¢ HEATHER BODDEN Community PUBLIC MEETING Creates Saturday, 20 March, 7:00pm Jayson Avenue,Savannah Country INSIDE THIS ISSUE Cayman’s Coast Guard LOCAL NEWS — page 6 Ready for Service By Christopher Tobutt Sixteen young men and women made Cayman proud-as-can-be when they marched onto the lawn in front overlook- MISS CAYMAN VISITS THE BRAC ing Pedro Bluff and the diamond-shim- mering sea in their smart dark blue uni- forms and white maritime caps. They LOCAL NEWS — page 10 were making history as the very first Cay- man Islands Coast Guards. After their parade, Cayman’s newest uniformed agency took their seats in front of dignitaries including Premier, Hon Al- den McLaughlin, His Excellency the Gov- ernor Martyn Roper, and Deputy Governor Franz Manderson. In his welcome remarks, Master of Cer- emoniesSEE COASTGUARD Welcome READY remarks, FOR SERVICE,Mr. Winston Page 7 X H.E the Governor inspects the Coast Guard PREMIER CLARIFIES REMARKS BUT INSISTS ROAD PROJECT IS VITAL Government’s Performance Debated ARTS & CULTURE — page 12 For the first time in the Chamber of Commerce election forums candidates have been asked to rate the government’s performance. All of the independent candidates for Newlands - incumbent Alva Suck- oo, Wayne Panton, Raul Gonzalez Jr and Roydell Carter - gave the incumbent Peo- Rundown Returns to Spread ple’s Progressive Movement(PPM) Unity Laughter, Not COVID! 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Email: [email protected], or [email protected] [email protected] | www.puritan.ky Website: www.caymaniantimes.ky Local News Caymanian Times | Friday, March 19, 2021 | Issue No 640 3 Little Cayman receives first purpose-built ambulance The Health Services Authority (HSA) was determined that an upgrade was re- recently presented Little Cayman with its quired. first new and purpose-built ambulance Dr Srirangan Velusamy, Director of Sis- at the Blossom Village Park. Government ter Islands Health Services stated that the officials including Hon Moses Kirkconnell, new vehicle is an important addition to Deputy Premier and Minister of District the island and to the country’s emergency Administration, Tourism and Transport services. attended the presentation. “This is a significant investment by the Prior to the arrival of the new ambu- HSA and one that will enhance our emer- lance, Little Cayman utilized an emergen- gency medical response capabilities. With cy response vehicle, which did not ade- this purpose-built and technologically quately suit the needs of the emergency advanced ambulance, as part of our emer- service of Little Cayman. Therefore, it gency medical systems fleet, we endeav- X The staff of the Little Cayman Clinic proudly receives the ambulance during a handover ceremony at the Blossom Village Park, Little Cayman our to meet the specific needs of those re- ations and environments, who require ur- quiring emergency care in Little Cayman,” gent response to medical and trauma-re- said Dr Velusamy. lated emergencies. HSA Chief Executive Officer Lizzette “This latest addition to our fleet of am- Yearwood stated that the new vehicle bulances will increase the overall efficiency demonstrates the Authority’s continued of our emergency response service and im- commitment to providing an improved prove the health outcomes of our people,” and accessible healthcare system for the Ms Yearwood announced. “We have also entire population of the Cayman Islands. received extremely positive feedback from X Little Cayman’s new, purpose-built ambulance She noted the ambulance will be utilized the Little Cayman community who are de- for emergency intervention and timely lighted that their healthcare needs have transport of patients, in a variety of situ- been thoughtfully considered and met.” We’re like winning a raffle you forgot you entered. In other words, we are a much appreciated surprise when you least expect it. Thanks to a global network of health providers, you can seek needed treatment almost anywhere. 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