Update on Residential Garbage Collection Services in Cayman Islands

The Department of Environmental Health (DEH) wishes to inform the public that the residential garbage collection service on Grand Cayman is once per week. In an effort to minimise waste, divert the waste stream from the landfill, and reduce littering, the DEH is encouraging all residents to recycle items (such as tin cans, aluminium, glass bottles, batteries, and #1 & #2 plastics) and deposit those items at one of the recycling depots at the local supermarkets.

The DEH is also reminding the public to only place their residential waste by the roadside for service collection on the following scheduled days:

• Mondays – From Crystal Harbour / Governor’s Harbour to West Bay inclusive of the side roads.
• Tuesdays – From Safe Heaven / West Bay Rd including Harbour Heights to South Church St, Walkers Rd, Smith Rd, Templeton Pine Lake area, Shedden Road, North Sound Road, Breezy Way, Eastern Ave, Mary’s St, Rock Hole, plus the side roads.
• Wednesdays – From Windsor Park, South Sound Rd, Crewe Rd, Bobby Thompson Way, Half Way Pond, Randyke Gardens, Prospect Point Rd, the entire Prospect area including Patrick’s Island and the side roads.
• Thursdays – From the junction of Shamrock Rd / Prospect Point Rd. to Will T. Dr. in Bodden Town and this includes Spotts, Homes off the East-West Arterial road plus the Savannah / Newlands area and the side roads.
• Fridays – From Will T. Drive eastward inclusive of Northward, Bodden Town, East End, North Side and the side roads. There will be no more residential collections on Saturdays or Mondays in the eastern districts from 29 July 2016.

Mr Roydell Carter, Director DEH says, “that the slightly revised residential service schedule normalizes the collection services across Grand Cayman with the majority of residents seeing no change with their current collection day.”

Commercial Customers will continue to receive waste collection service as contracted.

For further information, please contact the DEH at 949-8793 or 949-6696 or visit the DEH’s website at: deh.gov.ky

 

Cayman Islands’ District Focus Groups to Inform Older Persons Policy

Focus groups in all six districts of the Cayman Islands will allow persons aged 60 and over to provide input into the ongoing exercise to create an Older Persons Policy.

The focus groups for older persons, will take place throughout the Islands (Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman) during the week of Monday 1 August to Friday, 5 August 2016. The group sessions will take place from 10 am–12 noon (Grand Cayman), unless otherwise mentioned. The venues and dates are:

Bodden Town – Monday, 1 August – Savannah United Church Hall

North Side – Tuesday, 2 August – William Pouchie Memorial Church Hall

Cayman Brac – Tuesday 2 August; 10 am – 1 pm – Aston Rutty Civic Centre

George Town – Wednesday, 3 August – South Sound Community Hall

East End – Thursday, 4 August – William McLaughlin Civic Centre

Little Cayman – Thursday, 4 August; 6-9pm – Grouper Room, Little Cayman Beach Resort

West Bay – Friday, 5 August – John Gray Memorial Church Hall.

The Minister of Community Affairs, Youth and Sports, Hon. Osbourne Bodden, JP, is encouraging all residents 60 and over to attend and participate in this very important policy initiative. “The more our seniors express their views and highlight issues, the better informed we will be when developing the policy,” he emphasised.

“The Steering Committee is continuing to consult and engage key stakeholders in the development of the National Older Persons Policy (NOPP),” explained Deputy Director in the Cabinet Office’s Policy Coordination Unit Deborah Webb-Sibblies.

Ms Webb-Sibblies added: “We thought it best to host the focus groups in each of the districts to ensure the older residents would be more comfortable speaking of the issues impacting them in their respective communities.”

MP De Weever calls for a compliance commissioner on integrity matters

St. Maarten News — Member of Parliament Cornelius De Weever said he will be seeking political support for the institution of a compliance commission in light of the failed attempt to set up an integrity chamber on St. Maarten. The MP noted that integrity is a serious issue across the Kingdom of the Netherlands and he had proposed that a Kingdom Integrity Chamber be established. However, he lamented the lack of focus on compliance when the Integrity Chamber was set up by parliament, only to be struck down by the constitutional court at the behest of the Ombudsman. “During the parliamentary debate on the topic of the Integrity Chamber, I mentioned the need to increase compliance within government. That need is now sensed more than before,” de Weever said.

“As I continued to look at integrity from the angle of compliance, some interesting insights came up during my research and talking with those in the field. Our laws are or should be a reflection of our values and norms. Those laws regulate the various relationships we engage in and what those involved can expect from each other. When things go wrong, we have court systems in place to address disputes or render judgments as have been seen with the nullification of the Integrity Chamber Ordinance by the Constitutional Court,” MP De Weever said.

He agreed that had the parliament abided by the rules and did the process correctly, the decision of the Constitutional Court would not have stuck out the Chamber. This he noted strengthen his views for the need for compliance. “The more we stick to the rules, the smoother the interactions become and the less burden is placed on judges ultimately as less disputes would arise. In a practical sense it means that decisions from ministers, government or other public bodies will be more consistent and sound, citizens would be more aware of their opposing rights and obligations, thus creating an environment wherein corruption becomes easier to expose,” MP De Weever said. “Are we to take integrity seriously? We need to ensure compliance. Compliance is not an external matter but an internal prerequisite in promoting integrity.”

The MP proposed shifting focus on compliance and more than investigation. He thus called for a compliance commissioner to be established in St. Maarten similar to those in banks in places like the Cayman Islands. “As the compliance officers within banking institutions, and borrowing from the Cayman Islands Information Commissioner’s Office, the compliance commissioner main focus would be to assist the various ministers, governing bodies and other related institutions adhere to the relevant national and international standards, laws and regulations,” MP De Weever said.

“The second responsibility of the compliance commissioner should be to make recommendations for reform in the area of compliance. Thirdly, the compliance commissioner refers cases where it appears that a criminal offence has been committed to the appropriate authorities. Last but not least, the compliance commissioner should as much as possible publish the requirements of the various laws and the rights of individuals thereunder.”

He argued that the compliance commissioner can temporarily be appointed through an unanimous motion of Parliament. He plans to present this motion and seeks support from his colleagues. “I will seek political support across party lines for this motion. Let’s get back on track,” De Weever said.

SOURCE: http://www.todaysxm.com/mp-de-weever-calls-for-a-compliance-commissioner-on-integrity-matters/

 

MOBO UnSung 2016 – MOBO are searching for the hottest unsigned talent!

MOBO are pleased to announce that #MOBOUnSung, our exciting initiative geared at identifying and showcasing new, ground-breaking, unsigned artists and their music, is BACK!

Offering opportunities to undiscovered artists is nothing new.

But the year-round career guidance, vital contact introductions, support from Lady Leshurr and Ghetts (our 2016 MOBUnSung Ambassadors), studio time with renowned producers, touring opportunities, and more, that MOBO UnSung offers is an opportunity you cannot miss out on!

Open to singers, songwriters, producers, rappers and poets (who write/compose their own material). MOBO UnSung is about championing creative individuals who may not be household names in their field but are already showing great promise.

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If you think you have what it takes to become an industry success, with the drive and desire to take your music career to the next level, simply click the link below, submit a link to your music and keep your fingers crossed.

And, if you miss out, don’t say we didn’t warn you!!!!!!!!

 

Cayman Islands: West Bay Fire Station temporarily relocated

The crew, vehicles and equipment of the West Bay Sub Station are being temporarily relocated to the Ed Bush Sports Complex and will be dispatched from there when responding to respective incidents.

The move is to accommodate extensive repairs to the sub station. Work began on Monday 25 July 2016 and is expected to continue over a period of six weeks. There is no anticipated impact on the delivery of services or emergency response times due to the mandatory relocation. Residents are reminded to call 911 in the event of an emergency.

 

Cayman Islands: UCCI Campus Closure due to Power Outage  

 

Cayman Islands Pirates Week calls for food vendors

The Pirates Week Festival Office is inviting participants for the annual Food Festival to submit their vendor applications for the below dates/times:

 

Friday 11th November	George Town	6:00pm to 2:00am
Saturday 12th November	George Town	1:00pm to midnight
Saturday 19th November	George Town	2:00pm to midnight

Vendor applications must be submitted beginning on Monday 1^st August, 2016 to the Pirates Week Office on Shedden Road, George Town (upstairs next to KFC). Vendor space is limited therefore applications must be submitted as soon as possible after the opening date above. Deadline for submission is Monday 31^st October.

 All vendors must comply with the rules and regulations set by the Pirates Week Festival Office and must present a valid Food Handling Certificate for all persons handing food by the 31^st October. Food handling certificates can be obtained from the Department of Environmental Health by contacting Mr. Gideon Simms on 949-6696 or email [email protected] .

 For application forms and more details please contact the Pirates Week Festival Office at 949-5078 or [email protected].

 

Red Bay Summer Roadworks Cayman Islands

Roadworks continue in the Prospect and Red Bay areas; to reconfigure the Red Bay roundabout and enhance the east-west arterial.

Most work is being done during off-peak times to avoid disruptions to traffic.

While work is being done, one of the lanes will be open for traffic as usual, but drivers may also use an alternate lane, as directed.

Please drive carefully, and pay attention to signs indicating lane closures or diversions.

Work in this area is to be completed before the end of August.

COMMUNITY EVENTS (Date Order)

THU JULY 28

Basic Writing and Grammar Skills Part 2

The Chamber of Commerce is hosting a seminar on Basic Writing and Grammar Skills Part 2 at their offices in Governor’s Square on Thursday (28 Jul) at 9am. Sign up at caymanchamber.ky.

World Hepatitis Day

Thursday (28 Jul) is World Hepatitis Day under the theme ‘It’s Up To You.’ Log on to caymanactive.com for information about local events.

SAT JULY 30

Exercise Your Faith … WALK WITH THE LORD

St. George’s Anglican Church Mission, Outreach and Evangelism Team proudly presents

Exercise Your Faith … WALK WITH THE LORD” Saturday, July 30, 2016 Safehaven | 5:30am

Our Walk is scheduled for 6:00am on what we anticipate will be a bright Saturday morning among a group of dedicated individuals. You may or may not know that all proceeds will help fund the installation of an elevator in the Church Hall and we sincerely appreciate your contribution of KYD25.00.

Harbour Nights to bring life to Cayman Islands’ Capital George Town

Live music, local food and family fun are all in store for Harbour Nights. The concert is set to take place on Saturday 30 July, 6.00 p.m. to midnight on Harbour Drive.

Set to take the stage are performers Back Beat Band, DJ Ralph, Unity, and Regeneration Band. In addition to providing an avenue for local artists to perform, visitors will be able to enjoy activities such as face painting and a teen disco, as well as food specials and live entertainment at surrounding restaurants. The event is free of charge to the public.

Harbour Nights was created to be a catalyst to help revitalise George Town Town Centre. The concert series is set to take place once each quarter. Organised by the Cayman Music and Entertainment Association, Harbour Nights is funded by the Ministries of Culture, Planning and Tourism.

SUN JULY 31

Red Bay Road Work

Roadworks continue in the Prospect and Red Bay areas to reconfigure the Red Bay roundabout and enhance the east-west arterial. While work is being done, one of the lanes will be open for traffic as usual, but drivers may also use an alternate lane, as directed. Work in this area is to be completed before the end of August.

MON AUG 1

Pirates Week Food Festival Vendor Applications

The Pirates Week Festival Office is inviting participants for the annual Food Festival to submit their vendor applications by Monday (1 Aug) to the Pirates Week Office on Shedden Road, George Town.

Vacation Bible School

Boatswain Bay Presbyterian Church is hosting its V-B-S under the theme Cave Quest — Following Jesus ‘The Light of the World’ for children between the ages of 4 and 17 from 9am to 1230pm Monday – Friday (1 – 5 Aug)

Good News Baptist Church – Vacation Bible School

Good News Baptist Church Vacation Bible School will be August 1st to the 5th from 6:00 pm -8:30 PM each night.

 

WED AUG 3

1st of 3 Jaguar Land Rover Stroke and Stride events

The 1st of 3 Jaguar Land Rover Stroke and Stride events is Wednesday (3 Aug) at Sunset House. Log on to caymanactive.com for more details.

Immigration Closure

The Department of Immigration Headquarters, including Passport & Corporate Services, Visa Office and Front Counter, will be closed to the public for all but essential services on Friday (5 Aug.)

 

THU AUG 4

Memorial Service for former Cayman Islands Governor

The Government of the Cayman Islands will pay its final respects to the retired and much respected former Governor of the Cayman Islands, the late Col. Thomas Russell, CMG, CBE. The memorial service will take place on Thursday 4 August, between 8.00 a.m. – 8.45 a.m. on the lawn of the former Government Administration Building (Glasshouse).

The service will include tributes and reflections from those who knew or worked alongside Mr. Russell. Officials expected to attend include Her Excellency the Governor Helen Kilpatrick, Premier Hon. Alden McLaughlin, Deputy Governor Hon. Franz Manderson, Leader of the Opposition Hon. McKeeva Bush. There will also be representatives from the Veterans and JP Associations. The general public is invited to attend the special ceremony.

In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will take place inside the current Government Administration Building. Notifications will be broadcast and posted should this change of location be deemed necessary.

UCCI Campus Closure due to Power Outage

 

FRI AUG 5

CAYMAN ISLANDS IMMIGRATION DEPARTMENT CLOSURE ON 5 August 2016

The Department of Immigration Headquarters, including Passport & Corporate Services, Visa Office and Front Counter, will be closed to the public for all but essential services on Friday 5, August 2016. Only work permit and permanent residence applications (including applications for permission to continue to work (PCW)) that must be submitted prior to 6 August in order to allow continued employment will be accepted.

Time sensitive applications for visitor extensions will also be accepted.

The Department will resume normal operations on Monday 8th, August and will also remain open to the public until 7.00pm on Wednesday 3rd, August.

The Department apologizes for any inconvenience the closure on 5 August may cause.

 

WED AUG 10

2nd of 3 Jaguar Land Rover Stroke and Stride

The 2nd of 3 Jaguar Land Rover Stroke and Stride events is Wednesday (10 Aug) at Sunset House. Log on to caymanactive.com for more details.

 

SUN AUG 14

Pete Ribbins Memorial 10K or 40K Bike Ride

The Pete Ribbins Memorial 10K or 40K Bike Ride is Sunday (14 Aug) at 630am. Log on to caymanactive.com for more details.

 

WED AUG 17

Final Jaguar Land Rover Stroke and Stride

The final Jaguar Land Rover Stroke and Stride is Wednesday (17 Aug) at Sunset House. Log on to caymanactive.com for more details.

 

FRI AUG 19

Cayman Islands Liquor Licence Holders: Remember your 19 August deadline

Liquor licence holders – including those with music and dancing licenses – are reminded of the Friday, 19 August deadline to apply for licence renewals.

They also are reminded that before they can apply for a renewal, their premises must be inspected by relevant Government agencies. Depending on licensees’ particular operations, these inspections may include the Fire Service, Department of Environmental Health, Planning Department, and Port Authority.

To help speed up the process, the Planning Department has advised that licensees must have inspections done by private, licensed plumbers and/or electricians. These inspections are then submitted to the Planning Department for approval.

The Planning Department added that there are a few exceptions. For example, package licences (for retail outlets such as stores and warehouses) do not require electrical or plumbing inspections.

Only complete renewal applications, with either inspection certificates or proof of inspection requests, that are submitted by the 19 August deadline will be heard at the Liquor Licensing Board’s annual session on 30 September.

Applications can be downloaded from the Department of Commerce and Investment’s website, www.dci.gov.ky . For more information, contact the Liquor Licensing Board through Acting Secretary Gavin Dixon on 244-3167 or DCI’s Shelise Jeffery on 244-2202.

 

August Events at Camana Bay

Be part of the action and support your nation with The Games at Camana Bay – a series of festivities inspired by the 2016 Olympics. Take in cultural experiences by catching the last chance to see Rundown, getting lost in poetry readings or by supporting a local author as they celebrate their latest book.

Tuesdays until 30 August
7pm
Gardenia Court

Music Happy Hour for Kids
Fridays until 26 August
3:30-4:30pm
Starfish Village

Got Milk?
Friday 5 August
3pm
Bedside Manor

The Games at Camana Bay: Opening Ceremony and Fireworks
Friday 5 August
5:30-9pm
The Crescent

Tai Chi
Sunday 7 August
8:30am
The Crescent

The Bookends Club
Wednesday 10 August
6:30-7:30pm
Books & Books

Douglas Schofield Book Signing
Thursday 11 August
6:30-7:30pm
Books & Books

The Games at Camana Bay: Moonlight & Movies
Thursday 11 and 18 August
7pm
The Crescent

The Games at Camana Bay: Kids’ Challenge
Saturday 13 August
2-5pm
Town Centre

Floetry
Wednesday 17 August
6:30-7:30pm
Books & Books

Culture at the Cinema: Les Liaisons Dangereuses
Saturday 20 August
7pm
Regal Cinemas

Theatre in the Court: Rundown
Saturday 27 August
7pm
Gardenia Court