Archive for April, 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 […]
RCIPS steps up drive for new recruits
(CNS): The RCIPS is organizing a number of open days to encourage more applicants during its latest local recruitment drive. The police are looking for Caymanians to join the service as constables. The open days will be held on both Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac, when potential recruits can visit, chat with officers and get […]
UK Privy Council judge visits Cayman
(CNS): One of the UK’s most senior judges, Lord Mance, was in Cayman recently to deliver a lecture of the topic of jurisdiction and the issues which lawyers and courts have to consider when determining where cases can and should be heard and decided. As one of 12 judges on the British Privy Council, Cayman’s final court […]
Finance firm gives refurbished laptops to NWDA
(CNS): A local company donated 18 refurbished laptops to the National Workforce Development Agency last month to help the training and development unit. KRyS Global said its IT department had worked hard to reset and set up these laptops for use outside the firm and were glad to find a worthy home for them.
Gallery launches new initiative to raise interest in arts
(NGCI): A new initiative for 20-35 year olds has been launched at the National Gallery of the Cayman Islands (NGCI) aimed at connecting young professionals with an interest in the arts. The Young Patrons’ Circle (YPC) is anchored on a series of creative ‘members-only’ social events, and will include Preview Evenings, Artists Talks and other […]
7MB serves up start of beach volleyball season
(CNS): The Cayman Islands Volleyball Federation will be opening the 2015 beach season with the NORCECA Continental Tour later this month. Organizers are predicting top quality action for the tournament as eight of the NORCECA countries that will compete on Seven Mile Beach have also advanced to the upcoming World Championships. Teams from the United […]
Lawyer to tackle last climb of Seven Summits
(CNS): For the last ten years Cayman-based attorney, Guy Manning, has been scaling the most difficult peaks in the world and the highest mountains on each of the seven continents. He is now just weeks away from his final mountainous challenge to compete the Seven Summits Challenge. Manning, who is a partner with Campbells, is […]
Cayman swimmers bag medals in Barbados
(CNS): The 2015 Cayman Islands CARIFTA 21-member swimming team has already scooped up a number of medals at the Games taking place in Barbados, including gold in the Girls 11-12 age group 400m freestyle relay team, comprising Alison Jackson, Zororo Mutomba, Ria Plunkett and Holly Stradling, with a record-breaking time of 4-minutes, 17.71 seconds. In that age […]
Tiny tots and grown-ups dress up for culture
(CNS): The Cayman National Cultural Foundation handed out prizes recently to the kids and adults who took the top spots in this year’s ‘Dress for Culture’ competition, which was part of the Red Sky at Night Arts Festival last month. Dress for Culture Day promotes the vibrant cultures that co-exist in the Cayman Islands and corporate groups […]
Consolidated Water supports coral project in Little Cayman
(CNS): Cayman Water Company recently committed to contributing $19,500 to the Central Caribbean Marine Institute’s Coral Nursery project in Little Cayman. CWC committed to matching funds donated by the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund over a two year period and has already made the first installment of $9,750 in support of the Coral Nursery project.
Local author showcases her work on CNS
(CNS): The first local artist showcase her work on CNS Local Life is author Andrea Christian, who has written a children’s book, four adult fiction books and a non-fiction book, “Speaking Freely”, an excerpt of which is included on her CNS page. As well as highlighting the good news of the Cayman Islands, CNS Local Life […]
Dive operators pay tribute to Bob Soto
(CNS): The Cayman Islands recently said goodbye to diving legend Bob Soto, the founder of recreational scuba diving in Cayman, who died at the age of 88 on 17 March. “Bob was a wonderful man and a role model for all of us,” said Adrien Briggs, owner of Sunset House, Sunset Divers and Red Sail Sports. “He […]
