• 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.

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/

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:

Vendor applications must be submitted beginning on Monday 1st 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 31st 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 31st October. Food handling certificates can be obtained from the Department of Environmental Health by contacting Mr. Gideon Simms on 949-6696 or email gideon.simms@gov.ky .

 For application forms and more details please contact the Pirates Week Festival Office at 949-5078 or info@piratesweekfestival.com.

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.

SUN JULY 31

MON AUG 1

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.