Archive for April 10th, 2015
Cayman swimmers collect 15 medals at CARIFTA
(CNS): The Cayman Islands swimming team won five gold medals, five silver and five bronze for the fifteen medal tally at the swim meet in Bridgetown, Barbados, for this year’s regional CARIFTA games. Cayman sent 21 swimmers, seven coaches and officials, as well as more than thirty supporters. In addition to the medals, the young team […]
Radio group celebrates 10th Anniversay
(CNS): DMS Broadcasting, with its four radio stations Hot 104.1, X107.1, 106.1 Kiss FM and 96.5 Cayrock, celebrated its 10th Anniversary today, Friday 10 April. The company said the milestone “commemorates the stations quality programming, pioneering events and promotions, and the stronghold of an enthusiastic listener base”.
Law school heads for Never-Never Land for fundraiser
(CNS): In need of new computers and printers, the Truman Bodden Law School will be hosting a gala ball fundraiser later this month to help cover the cost of the much-needed equipment and a scholarship for a local student. The event will also provide an excellent opportunity for students to interact with the wider legal community […]
Local doctor returns home to join hospital team
(CNS): Dr Carl Brown, a specialist in anaesthesia and intensive care, has returned home to the Cayman Islands and joined the local hospital in George Town after attending medical school at the University of the West Indies. Dr Brown began his medical career as a high school student doing work experience at the Health Services Authority in […]
Duppies and catboats liven up school time on Brac
(CNS): Children at Spot Bay Junior and West End primary schools on Cayman Brac have been immersing themselves in local culture recently with the help of both the Cayman Traditional Arts Heritage Arts programme and Brackers who are helping to keep heritage alive. Coordinated by Simone Scott, the arts programme is in its second year […]
World cup efforts move team up FIFA rankings
(CNS): Although the Cayman national football team had to suck up the disappointment of not making it through to the next round of the 2017 World Cup qualifiers recently, despite not losing a game in their draw against Belize, their efforts have moved the squad up the FIFA rankings. The performance of the team has […]
TEDxUCCI to explore life without fear
(CNS): A TEDx event at the local university focusing on what people would do if they had no fear is schedule for 24 April at the UCCI campus and will include discussion, dance and music in a day-long event. The audience will be limited to just 75 people and anyone who wants to be in […]