Caymanian Friday, February 8, 2019 Issue No 334 www.caymaniantimes.ky Complimentary WEATHER FORECAST Sunrise Cottage COLONY OR Resident FAMILY? By Michael L Jarvis, Celebrates 100th London UK A row between the British govern- ment and the European Union over Birthday in Style Gibraltar has thrown into stark relief the relationship - or the perception thereof - between the UK and the INSIDE Overseas Territories (OTs). THIS ISSUE LOCAL NEWS . Page 4 ment has referred to Gibraltar, one of Anthe of�icialOTs, as Europeana ‘colony’. Union docu- That elicited a prompt and une- Boyz 2 men at Grand Old House response to the effect; Gibraltar is NOTquivocal a colony. of�icial It isBritish family. government PROUD OF THEM . Page 6 The bone of contention is a docu- Full story on page 8 >> ment dealing with another vexatious EU/UK issue; Brexit and the matter Jeralow Rankine and Goldstein Christian share a hug with their sister, Ina Connor, at her 100th birthday celebration at Sunrise Cottage ... Continued story on page 12 Oxitec Project has ended The joint research collaboration be- tween the Mosquito Research and Con- Proud of Them - Julisa D. Dilbert trol Unit (MRCU) and bio-technology company Oxitec came to an end last week (23 January 2019). LOCAL NEWS . Page 8 December 2018, which was at the end of Whilethe high �ield mosquito operations season, ceased MRCU on and 21 Oxitec spent another month collating data based on several months of work. A joint steering committee continues to Noting that MRCU and Oxitec have a historywork on of a �inalcollaboration evaluation. that goes back more than a decade, MRCU Director Jim McNelly, PhD says the working relation- GO COCO-NUTS AT COCO FEST ... Continued story on page 3 Pay less for more cover with home insurance! HomeOptions Save with a $250 gift voucher on your first buildings insurance policy and a 10% car insurance discount*. 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As a country, we have come a long way in recognising Many times, someone struggling to cope with such and addressing mental health problems in our commu- issues turn to drugs and put their life on a danger- nity, especially among our youth. However, we often ous trajectory. That is why it is encouraging to see the Jane Panton Presents at the Alex Panton Foundation still hear comments like “he/she just needs to tough- Alex Panton Foundation partnering with the National Youth Symposium en up” or “that person is so soft”. These statements are Drug Council for this year’s symposium on February generally made with no context of what issues are im- 23rd. With information available at events like this one, we pacting the affected persons. The community should avail themselves of this op- can better understand the issues impacting our youth In this global and digital age, it has been increasingly portunity to be armed with information needed to un- and be better positioned to gain access for to resources easy for peer pressure or bullying to have an impact on derstand the issues impacting the youth, including the to help our young people better cope with whatever our youth and their mental psyche. Gone are the days results of a survey into drug use among students. mental and other issues that are af�licting them. the prescribed daily limit of lobster or conch.” COMMUNITY NOTICES In addition to enforcing possession inglimits the during public the against open the�ishing use ofseasons, spear gunsconservation without theof�icers proper are licence. also caution- DoE Enforces Lobster/ On Saturday, 19 January, conservation ious kinds, as well as one lobster, that Conch Take Limits of�icers seized a total of 54 �ish of var- The Department of Environment (DoE) open seasons. Lobster season is open gun. In addition to exceeding his daily is warning seasonal lobster and conch through 28 February and conch/whelk of�icers said were caught using a spear season is open through 30 April. censed to use the spear gun allowed two limits set by National Conservation Law Upon inspection of passengers on two othercatch limitmen ofto three use �ish,the weapon,the individual in con- li- (NCL)�ishers regulations,to adhere to following take and reportspossession in- travention of the owner’s licence condi- Some of the illegally taken marine life vestigated over the past two weeks. seized during the 19 January operation On Monday evening, 28 January, Cus- Monday �lights from Little Cayman, as by DoE conservation officers exceededwell as one their �light daily from possession Cayman Brac, limits. of- donatedtions, of�icers to the said. Pines The Retirement �ish and lobsterHome. Five�icers people found certainwere warned individuals for prosecu-who had seized“Spear during gun thelicence-holders DoE operation who were do calling Mark Orr on Grand Cayman (916- searchedtoms and Bordera number Control of passengers Service of�icers, who tion and several more were given verbal not follow their licence conditions risk wereassisted returning by DoE to Grandconservation Cayman’s of�icers, Owen warnings, said Chief Conservation Of- losing the privilege to possess these Roberts International Airport from the weapons,” said Scott Slaybaugh, DoE is4271) asked or toMike call Guderian 911 to report on Little marine Cayman of- Sister Islands. It was reported that pas- “These individuals had large amounts deputy director for operations and en- fences.(925-0185). To obtain On Cayman more information Brac, the publicabout sengers were traveling with more than of�icer lobster Mark Orr.and conch in their posses- forcement. “They may also face prosecu- open season for lobster, conch and oth- the allowable possession limit of conch sion, stored in single coolers,” Mr. Orr tion under the NCL for such lapses.” er marine species, please visit the DoE’s and lobster. The daily, per person catch/ said. “Whilst those creatures may have To report suspected marine offences website at www.doe.ky or contact DoE possession limit for lobster is three and been taken legally by the travelers over in the Cayman Islands, members of the the daily, per person catch/possession a few days, NCL regulations do not allow public are asked to call 911 or to contact any one person to possess more than Public Education and Outreach Of�icer Brent Fuller via phone 244-5984/922- limit for queen conch is �ive during the DoE conservation of�icers directly by 5514 or email [email protected] CIFS TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE Shedden Road, Responds to Sunday, 10 February 2019 from 7am to 7pm The National Roads Authority (NRA) wishes to advise the asked to keep watch for traffic diversions and to drive public that road works will be carried out by Island Paving with caution to ensure their safety and that of the work Landfill Fire Ltd. on a small section of Shedden Road from the intersection crews. The Cayman Islands Fire Service of Shedden Road/Eastern Avenue and the Cricket Square of- (CIFS) has successfully contained the questions or comments regarding this project. deteriorated road surface and drainage. NRAPlease thanks call 946-7780 the public or emailfor their [email protected] patience if duringyou have these any �ices.Works The areaim ofscheduled the proposed for Sunday,works is Februaryto upgrade 10th both be-the 6small February �ire that2019). erupted at the George these much-needed improvements. TownThe Land�illDepartment on Wednesday of Public Safety morning Com- ( roadworks, and look forward to providing the bene�it of munications (DPSC) received the 9-11 tween the hours of 7:00 am and 7:00 pm. Drivers are tioncall at arrived 8:09 a.m. on scene immediately after, Fire of�icers with the Central Fire Sta- der control. and worked diligently to get the �ire un- DEH of�icials used an excavator to dig withup the no debris, active sohotspots. �ire of�icers Fire crewscould en-are alsosure theused �ire water was properlypumps to extinguished thoroughly saturate the concerned area. was completely out, while other off-du- CIFS leaders remained until the �ire further assistance was needed. ty �ire personnel were on standby incase vention team will assess the scene to de- Once fully extinguished, the �ire pre- have occurred as a result of this incident. termine the cause of the �ire. No injuries continueFire of�icers to be assuremonitored the public as a matter that the of public�ire is notsafety. a cause for concern, but will LOCAL NEWS C�������� T���� Friday, February 8, 2019 | Issue No 334 PAGE 3 Joint Oxitec-MRCU 2018 Research Project Concludes as Planned ... Continued story from page 1 Both the research project, which took which are expected in the second quar- place in two small sections of West Bay, ter of 2019. ship between the two parties remains Oxitec CEO Grey Frandsen emphasis- positive and collaborative. Dr McNelly managed by the joint steering commit- es that the objective of this project was teeand whichits scienti�ic is comprised protocol of wererepresenta- jointly the close partnership.