Caymanian VOTE MALCOLM ANTHONY EDEN YOUR INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE FOR MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT, SAVANNAH CONSTITUENCY Wednesday, March 24, 2021 Issue No 642 www.caymaniantimes.ky 50¢ INSIDE THIS ISSUE John Gray reigns again COVID-19 — page 2 CAYMAN’S VACCINATION CAMPAIGN IN REGIONAL LEAD LOCAL NEWS — page 4 Full story on pages 13-14 >> X Battling out to the finish line in the Girls 200m DOCTORS HOSPITAL ACCUSES GOVERNMENT OF UNFAIR CONCESSIONS Mental health facility on track By Christopher Tobutt ELECTION CENTER — page 7 It’s been more than a year since the groundbreaking at the long-awaited Long Term Residential Mental Health Facility at High Rock Road, East End. During that time we’ve had covid, but it still hasn’t really delayed the work on the nine ‘cot- tages,’ surrounding the central Activities Centre that constitute a village-communi- ty atmosphere; one of the key ingredients in a newer, mulitifaceted approach to long term mental health care. Its great news, because its long been known that the Cay- man Islands has been lacking this key to a truly comprehensive approach to men- Sabrina Turner runs for Prospect X Artist’s impressions of the new facility SEE MENTAL HEALTH FACILITY ON TRACK, Page 12 JOIN THE ALLIANCE MEMBERS: Dwayne, Alva, Vincent, Alden, Roy and Joey 25 MARCH, 2021 | 7:00 PM | ICCI PARKING LOT 2 Issue No 642 | Wednesday, March 24, 2021 | Caymanian Times COVID-19 / Foc�s on De�elopment CAYMAN’S VACCINATION DART REASSURES CAMPAIGN IN REGIONAL THE PUBLIC ON NEW LEAD DEVELOPMENT Indications are that the Cayman Is- lands is leading the Caribbean region with its rate of COVID-19 vaccinations. According to the latest reports from Cayman’s health authorities, 41 per cent of the estimated population of 65,000 have received at least one dose of the vaccination against the dreaded virus. “So far, 26,321 (41% of the estimated pop- ulation)Chief Medicalhave received Officer, at Dr least John one Lee dose says, of have completed the two-dose course.” ish government. the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, while 12,824 hereWith are that due shipment, by April 7thwill fromhave thereceived Brit- 2010 census and our current estimated over 100,000 doses “which is enough to population“Based on of the 65,000 proportions people, given of inthose the vaccinate the entire adult population of 50,000 people in Cayman,” according to 51% have had at least one dose of the a recent statement HE Governor Martyn eligible (51,893 people aged over 16), Roper. The Dart group has set out to reassure The company acknowledges that with In all 39, 145 COVID-19 vaccines ad- The United Kingdom continues to show the public about its proposed Planned Easter approaching, this topic is especially ministeredPfizer-BioNTech to date vaccine.” in Cayman. a global lead in vaccinations with half of Area Development (PAD) for the area timely for camping. the adult population receiving at least a north of Governor’s Harbour in terms of “Members of the public are welcome to last count, conducted around the time future development and how it may im- camp on Dart’s undeveloped beachfront thatOfficial stage statistics3 of the vaccineshow thatrollout at wasthe or the Oxford-Astra-Zeneca, including 95 pact beach access. properties and we request people please opened, the proportion of those in each perfirst cent dose of ofpeople either over the 60 Prizer-BionTech years old. A statement from the leading local de- camp responsibly.” age bracket under 60 who have had at The UK health services vaccinated a velopment company says they are “aware Dart says it will be placing dumpsters at least one dose is as follows: there is some anxiety in the local commu- • 20% of those aged 16 to 30 nity” about this new project and that they • 29% of those aged 30 to 40 whiletotal of2.1 26.8 million million people people have between had their 8 “would like to clarify a few points that may convenienceBarkers, Starfish and Pointto minimise and north the of impact Kimp- • 36% of those aged 40 to 50 secondDecember dose and so 19 far. March with first doses, be causing concern”. onton the Seafire environment. Resort + Spa for the public’s • 54% of those aged 50 to 60 Dart explains that the new PAD appli- It also invites anyone who has questions This puts the jurisdiction’s vaccina- cation to connect lands east and west of relating to the PAD planning application to tion programme to date ahead of the In the United States, President Joe the Esterley Tibbetts Highway between view it on their website or email the com- other three Caribbean countries leading Biden achieved a goal of vaccinating 100 Governor’s Harbour and Yacht Club “takes pany at [email protected]. with their campaigns; Turks and Caicos millionMeanwhile, people in in Cayman, his first 100as testing days in con- of- a long-range, comprehensive view and, if * More info about PADS provided by tinuesfice, doing for the so withinvirus alongside two months. the vaccina- approved, gives some predictability and the Dart group. dos on 30 per cent, 25 per cent and 21 tion campaign, the last reported batch of certainty to the nature of future develop- A PAD is a relatively new planning tool perIslands, cent Antiguarespectively & Barbuda according and to Barba- statis- 469 COVID-19 showed all negative results. ment in that area.” introduced by the Cayman Islands Govern- tics from the past week. The company says in the spirit of full ment in 2010 which does not give permis- ther at a government facility or in their transparency, wishing to share infor- sion to develop or clear lands. Any devel- homes.There are 847 people in isolation, ei- mation about our proposed plans, Dart opment within the PAD area will require A further 63,000 doses of the Pfiz- scheduled meetings with neighbouring er-BionTech vaccine being administered property owners and other stakehold- It does not give permission to develop ers to provide more details about the orits ownclear specific lands. planningAny development permission. within PAD and Dart’s approach to sustainable development and to answer any ques- planning permission. tions. theA PADPAD area is a will planning require tool its ownthat specificallows “To date, we have held 10 information for mixed-use development, encouraging sessions with more than 500 people and thoughtful master planning for areas of have several more in the pipeline,” the more than 40 acres with at least three uses company adds. (eg. residential, commercial and tourism). Regarding beach access, Dart says: “We It requires a developer to consider utility understand the concerns about retaining infrastructure, transportation solutions, public access and appreciate its value community open spaces, environmental to the community. The recent upgrades management and public services. It provides a framework for development pathway that runs in front of Kimpton in the years ahead and can be adapted to to Public Beach and the 1,300 ft public meet changing needs, if required. In line with the nature of a PAD application, the andSeafire we Resortare considering + Spa provide how convenient to contin- drawings submitted with the current PAD ueaccess this toconnectivity Seven Mile withBeach new in thisdevelop- area, application are conceptual; there are no ments.” definitive development plans at this stage. 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