Archive for June 7th, 2009
Largs Bay stops in Cayman
(CNS): The Royal Fleet Auxiliary Largs Bay arrived in the Cayman Islands on Friday and Captain Trevor Iles accompanied by the ship’s Warrant Officer 2, Dave Nickerson paid a courtesy call on the Chief and Deputy Secretaries, George McCarthy and Donovan Ebanks at their offices while the ship was in port. The ship is part of a civilian manned support for the Royal Navy and it is currently deployed in the Caribbean.
Teenagers charged with fuel station burglary
(CNS): An 18-year-old man and a 15-year-old boy have been charged with burglary by detectives from the Eastern districts following a break in at the East End Texaco, Sea View Road last month. Following investigations the two teenagers were arrested and have now each been charged with one count of burglary and one count of damage to property. The two teenagers appeared in court on Friday morning.
Police began their investigations into the burglary follow their attendance at the scene at 2.30am on Thursday, 25 May. Detectives found that the rear door to the premises had been forced open and food items and cigarettes had been taken. A search had also been made for cash, but there was none held on the premises.
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.
Police tell residents to number their properties
(CNS): A long standing complaint by the emergency services that missing house numbers cause them undue delays has resurfaced following a statement by the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service that in an emergency every second counts and all residents need to ensure house numbers are clearly posted and easily visible on their properties. “We often have cases where police officers have to spend time trying to find houses,” said Superintendent Marlon Bodden. “This can mean assistance takes longer to get to you which could result in you being in danger unnecessarily.”
911 Emergency Communications Manager Brent Finster stressed that clearly readable numbers can save precious time. “In an emergency, response time is crucial. Seconds or minutes can be lost if personnel cannot find an address. This time can mean the difference between life and death,” he said.
Residents are being urged to install numbers where they are not present and make sure those that are installed can be seen. Tenants who do not have house numbers should speak with their landlords.
“Make sure your number is not obstructed by bushes or trees,” said Finster. “And use actual numbers rather than spelling it out in words as this makes it easier for emergency personnel to read as they pass by.”
In addition, residents are being urged to prepare themselves for emergencies and think about what they need to know in advance of an incident taking place. For example, all residents should know their complete and exact address, not just their community, district, strata or building name – this will assist in getting help to you as quickly as possible.
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.
Navy crew beaten by Brackers
(CNS): Crew members from the Royal Fleet Auxiliary Largs Bay, which was on a two-day visit to the Cayman Islands, were challenged to a friendly football match on Cayman Brac – the first organised sporting event the crew had participated in since the ship left the UK in November. The ten navy crewmembers, drawn from a total ships crew of 59, together with a couple of Brackers making up the full team were beaten 6-2 by the Cayman Brac Football Club (CBFC) squad. “It was great to get off the ship,” said Ships Warrant Officer John Kelly, captain of the navy football team, but with an age range of 26 to 61, he said the visitors had to work hard to keep up with the youngsters in the home team.
CBFC fielded a select squad from their Under-15, Under-17 and Men’s teams to contest the RFA Largs Bay team.
“The visit and friendly football match was the second for the Brac in 13 months,” said Brac Coach Mitchum Sanford, who along with coach Lawrence Nelson and a few other adult players played with the Largs Bay crew as they were a little short in players for the game. “These friendly recreational football matches are fantastic for development and social opportunities for our community to interact and enjoy a fun game filled with laughter and excitement for the whole family.”
Sanford went with four U-15 players, six U-17, and four adults for the game, the youngest player being Striker Jacob Scott at 13 years old, followed by Brac goalkeeping sensation Roshaun Frederick at 14 years old.
“It’s a recreational game and we have to treat it like one, where everyone comes together to enjoy a fun, casual game of football. It also served as a development tool for my youngsters with more of them getting the call-up rather than the men’s squad due to poor support,” Sanford said.
Neil Birleson and Kev Brown made the two goals scored by the navy team, while goalkeeper Ian “Bam Bam” Voller stopped several near-goals from the Brac players.
Brac coaches Sanford and Coach Sanford and Nelson joined the crew for a luncheon at Bucky’s Restaurant after the match.
