Archive for December 18th, 2008
Govn’t equipment destroyed
(CNS): Police are conducting an investigation after a tub grinder (debris compactor) in Cayman Brac was destroyed by fire damage sometime during the night of 16-17 December. The grinder was parked in a fairly remote area of the Bluff designated for the proposed new landfill, down a little used road on Crown Land near to the Agricultural Ground.
According to a police report, the machine was left Tuesday night at around 6:15 pm. Crew arriving Wednesday morning at around 6:30 am found the machine damaged, it was reported. A fire investigator has attend the site, and although the cause of the fire has not been determined at this time, police have secured the scene and organized additional experts and specialists from Grand Cayman to travel to Cayman Brac.
The Fire Service attended the scene early Wednesday to dowse the grinder and the area surrounding it, including a huge mound of mulch, about 15 foot high and 30 foot diameter, but had to return several times to attend a persistent smouldering fire.
Anyone with information about the fire is asked to contact Cayman Brac police on 948-0331 or Crime Stoppers on 800-8477 (TIPS). All persons calling crime stoppers remain anonymous, and are eligible for a reward of up to $1000, should their information lead to arrest or recovery of property/drugs.
Mini motorbikes subject to Traffic Law
But before parents or guardians spend any money on them, the Traffic Management Unit wants people to consider not only the legal aspect of these bikes, but also the likelihood of injury to riders.
“These bikes can only be used on private land and never on a public road,” said Inspector Derrick Elliott of the Traffic Management Unit. “If they are used on a public road they are subject to the Traffic Law which requires the rider to have an appropriate driver’s licence, current insurance and relevant documentation from the vehicle licencing department.” Under current legislation the police have the power to seize these bikes if they are being used illegally.
“We don’t want to spoil people’s Christmas fun,” said Inspector Elliott. “But we want to make sure people are aware of the law. If you really do want to buy one these types of bikes make sure that you have access to land where it can be used safely and within the law. We would also encourage all riders to wear helmets at all times. These can be very dangerous bikes.”
Anyone with information about crime taking place in the Cayman Islands should contact their local police station or Crime Stoppers on 800-8477 (TIPS). All persons calling crime stoppers remain anonymous, and are eligible for a reward of up to $1000, should their information lead to an arrest or recovery of property/drugs.