News from the Administrator
IOT Community Newsletter #18
In this issue:
Administrator’s Message
Latest News
• Home Island Fire Station Extension Project
• Wastewater COVID support for IOT businesses
• First meeting of the IOT’s new health community advisory committee
• Bowel Cancer awareness – IOTHS community health message
• Community Health – free fitness fun for females
• Visiting Specialist – Gastroenterologist
• Visiting Specialist – Speech Therapist
• Visiting Specialist – Occupational Therapist
• Visiting Specialist – Paediatric Physiotherapist
• Visiting Specialist – Physiotherapist
Community Bulletins
• Australian Government extends current support for IOT electricity customers
• AM Marino Media Release – CI Economic Stimulus Projects
• AM Marino Media Release – CKI Economic Stimulus Projects
• Assistant Minister Media Release – Christmas Island Solar
• Watercorp major fixtures COVID relief extended to IOT
• RDO Projects put IOT tourism in the spotlight
• AM Marino Media Release – IOTHS Five Year Strategic Plan
• Christmas Island Public Holidays 2021
• Cocos (Keeling) Islands Public Holidays 2021
• Landside mitigation works bulletin
• Additional IOT air services
• Joint Ley Marino Media Release – CI National Park tourism infrastructure
Community Activities
• 24 Festive Drum and Silk Fans competition
Public Announcements
• JobKeeper payment extended
Job Opportunities
• IOOC Casual Fuel Attendant
• CIMS Fire Technician
• Christmas Island Outdoor Cinema
Upcoming Movies
Administrator of IOT Community Newsletter #18
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It has been another non-stop month which of course has involved the ongoing COVID-19 response to keep our Indian Ocean Territories (IOT) protected from coronavirus as we also work to address the economic impacts of the pandemic on our local economies. It has been fantastic to see residents, visitors...Launching the second event of the Territory Week 2020 celebrations – TRIVIA NIGHT!
I will be hosting the event at the Administrator’s residence, $80 per table of 8 – ticket price includes nibbles and entertainment. Bar service will be available and there are prizes for the winners of each trivia category.
Thanks to all of our amazing sponsors for supporting this event. Phosphate Resources Limited, Creations Event Services, CI Removals, Freightshop, Golden Bosun Tavern And Restaurant, Christmas Island Outdoor Cinema, 6RCI Christmas Island Community Radio Station, Christmas Island Tourism, Fourth Seed, Christmas Island Cricket and Sporting Club, Acker, Metro Enterprises Pty Ltd, Kedai Al-Barakah Grocery Store, AFP, Virgin Australia and Toll Group.
You can buy your tickets here: www.stickytickets.com.au/CHBB3
Extension of IOT states of emergency
Recognising COVID-19 remains a significant threat to the remote and vulnerable Indian Ocean Territories (IOT) communities, Assistant Minister for Regional Development and Territories, the Honourable Nola Marino MP, has agreed to extend the declared states of emergency in Christmas Island (CI) and the Cocos (Keeling) Islands (CKI), up until 17 December 2020, in line with the national state of emergency.
The emergency declaration extensions will continue to support the Western Australian – IOT travel zone and the ongoing movement of travellers to the IOT in a safe and controlled way. The border restrictions are being regularly considered by the IOT Emergency Management COVID-19 sub-committee in line with national protocols and evidence-based medical advice.
The Australian Government understands the significant impacts COVID-19 has had on IOT communities and the economy. As the IOT continues on its pathway to recovery, the Government will continue to support local businesses, families and communities through assistance programs and tailored stimulus.
As at 16 September 2020, there were no known cases of COVID-19 in the IOT.
I thank the Territory Controllers, Detective Sergeant Kylie Lawson on CI, and Sergeant David Williams on CKI, supported by the Emergency Management Committees, for keeping our IOT communities COVIDSafe in our ongoing response.
IOT residents should continue to follow Australian Government and local advice, including on travel restrictions, health, hygiene, physical distancing and self-isolation.
Thank you for your support and willingness to abide by the measures to keep our communities and families safe over the coming months.
Extension of IOT states of emergency
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Recognising COVID-19 remains a significant threat to the remote and vulnerable Indian Ocean Territories (IOT) communities, Assistant Minister for Regional Development and Territories, the Honourable Nola Marino MP, has agreed to extend the declared states of emergency in Christmas Island (CI) and th...Kylie Lawson Dave Williams
As Chair of the Indian Ocean Territories (IOT) Regional Development Organisation (RDO), I am pleased to announce further new initiatives funded by the Australian Government to support job creation and tourism development on Christmas Island (CI), as part of the island’s economic recovery from COVID-19.
An RDO tourism infrastructure project will develop and upgrade walking trails and informative signage in the settled areas of Christmas Island, starting with the walking trail along the foreshore in the Settlement. The signage will be in one or more of the three community languages of Christmas Island (English, Chinese and Malay).
A new water access point between the Settlement and Flying Fish Cove will also be created as an alternative to the existing jetty, to help facilitate a variety of water-based activities such as swimming, snorkelling, diving and fishing.
These initiatives will provide new and improved recreational amenities to both Christmas Island residents and visitors to the island.
They will be implemented in consultation with the community including key stakeholders such as the Christmas Island Tourism Association. The RDO will also seek to use local businesses to construct this community infrastructure.
Building on the success of the Cocos (Keeling) Islands (CKI) Curriculum Vitae (CV) which can be found on the RDO’s new IOT website at indianoceanterritories.com.au/investors/, a Christmas Island CV will be developed.
This will showcase the capacity and capability of the private sector and workforce on island. It will also fill a gap on CI, which, unlike CKI, does not have an annually produced business directory.
Once completed, the CI CV will join with the CKI CV to comprise a comprehensive database of local businesses and workers in the IOT that can be tapped to increase employment opportunities in the region’s economy.
The RDO and I look forward to keeping you informed as these initiatives progress.
RDO to develop walking trails and new water access on Christmas Island
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As Chair of the Indian Ocean Territories (IOT) Regional Development Organisation (RDO), I am pleased to announce further new initiatives funded by the Australian Government to support job creation and tourism development on Christmas Island (CI), as part of the island’s economic recovery from CO...Great Job!
WORK COMMENCES TO IMPROVE TOURISM INFRASTRUCTURE IN CHRISTMAS ISLAND NATIONAL PARK
WORK COMMENCES TO IMPROVE TOURISM INFRASTRUCTURE IN CHRISTMAS ISLAND NATIONAL PARK
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Development of new tourism infrastructure for Christmas Island is now under way, as part of the $4.2 million funding package secured by Assistant Minister Marino in late 2019 to support a range of projects promoting long-term economic diversification on the Island.Resources
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Service Delivery Arrangements for the Indian Ocean Territories
2019-20 Budget Outcomes for the Indian Ocean Territories
Review of Tourism – The Cocos (Keeling) Islands and Christmas Island – Deloitte
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• IOT Action Plan
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