Archive for May, 2015
Women’s national team set for football friendly
(CNS): The Cayman Islands women’s national football team returns to competitive play this week against Southwestern Oklahoma State University in a two-match friendly series. The matches, which are free and open to the public, will take place Thursday, 14 May and Saturday, 16 May at the T.E. McField Sports Centre, starting at 7pm. Southwestern Oklahoma State University […]
Criminal lawyer gets new book deal
(CNS) South African publisher, 30 Degrees South, have acquired the paperback rights in that country for The Last Hot Battle of the Cold War, a book by local author Peter Polack. The writer, who is better known for his criminal defence work here in Cayman, has enjoyed critical acclaim for his political writing on the […]
Appeal court judge retires from Cayman bench
(CNS): Justice Elliott Mottley has ended his time on the bench of the Cayman Islands Court of Appeal after nine years of helping to create legal precedent in Grand Court cases, having sat on over 80 appeals dealing with almost every facet of Cayman law. Local legal heavyweights paid tribute to him last week, as Mottley was here […]
Ghost orchid blooms at the Turtle Farm
(CNS): Unique to the Cayman Islands, the ghost orchid, one of the rarest flowers in the world, is currently in bloom but there are few places left where the public can see the mysterious epiphyte flowering. The Cayman Turtle Farm in West Bay has said that the orchid is blooming on its Nature Trail and […]
Caymanian 2015 UWC scholars chosen
(CNS): Gabriella Castillo and Haley Willkom are the newest Caymanian scholars selected by the local national committee of the global United World Colleges (UWC) movement. Following a rigorous application and interview process, the two young women were nominated on the basis of their passion for the UWC mission and values, impressive academic records and references, […]
Maples Galaxy – Champions of the Touch Universe
(CRFU): The Final of the National Mixed Touch Championships 2015 was one heck of a great game – the might and majesty of Maples Galaxy against the strength and spirit of SteppingStones. With a full complement of twelve players, Maples Galaxy looked rested and relaxed stepping onto the field for the Final. A relatively easy Semi-final […]
More stars on board for CayFilm
(CNS): The list of film industry celebrities confirmed to attend the inaugural CayFilm festival, set for 18-20 June, continues to grow, with American actors Wes Studi and Reno Wilson the latest additions. Among his credits, Native American Studi, 67, has appeared in Dances With Wolves, The Last of the Mohicans, Geronimo: An American Legend, Heat and […]
Public sector steps up to help Nepal
(CNS): The public-service sector has joined local fundraising efforts in aid of Nepal, with Deputy Governor Franz Manderson recently presenting a cheque for CI$4,690 to Cayman Islands Red Cross (CIRC) Director Jondo Obi, representing donations from civil servants, staff of statutory authorities and government companies, and members of the Legislative Assembly.
Global call to say no to tobacco
(CNS): Countries around the world will jointly observe World No Tobacco Day Sunday, 31 May. Coordinated by the World Health Organisation (WHO), this year’s focus, “Stop illicit trade of tobacco products”, is supported by Article 15 of WHO’s Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC).
Swimmers set to make open-water splash
(CNS): The open-water competition season continues with the 13th Annual Butterfield 800m Sea Swim set for Saturday, 30 May. Registration will take place on race day at Governor’s Beach from 3pm-3:45pm, and the race will start at 4pm.
Foster’s joins Nepal relief efforts
(CNS): On Saturday, 30 May Foster’s Food Fair stores will be participating in a day of support to help raise funds for the Red Cross Nepal Earthquake Relief Fund. All IGA locations, excluding East End, will be selling Cayman Supports Nepal T-shirts for $15 and stickers for $5. In addition, Priced Right and Bay Market […]
Cayman UWC branch rolls out camp for teens
(CNS): The United World Colleges (UWC) Cayman Islands will hold a four-day summer camp for teenagers themed Toward a Sustainable Future. Created to raise awareness of the UWC mission, and to bring youth together for an important cause, it is designed to enable all participants to make positive changes in their lives and communities. […]
Young dancers go for gold in NCFA
Young dancers took center stage at the Harquail Theatre on Monday (4 May 2015). Primary and high school aged students from nine government schools and the Cayman Islands National Dance School (CINDS) presented 32 items at the National Children’s Festival of the Arts (NCFA) dance adjudications.
West Bay beacon to light up 70th VE Day
(CNS): The Cayman Islands will join many countries around the world this Friday in marking the 70th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe. The seaside of the Cayman Turtle Farm has been selected as the site of a beacon that will be lit at a special celebration on the evening of […]
Students offered career opening in arts
(CNS): The National Gallery of the Cayman Islands (NGCI) has openings for two young Caymanians interested in a career in the arts to take up a 12 month paid internship next year. Applications for this exclusive opportunity must be in by 15 May. There are also 20 spots available for the summer internship from June […]
National Gallery celebrates local caregivers
(CNS): The local gallery will celebrate local caregivers and nurses with a special Art Talk event next week, officials said. A special coffee morning on 12 May, which is International Nurses Day, at the National Gallery of the Cayman Islands has been organized along with an appreciation breakfast and guided tour of the Permanent Collection.
Kids’ posters raise awareness on rubbish plans
(CNS): A competition across all of the country’s schools to design a poster about the waste management hierarchy is the first step in what will eventually become a nationwide campaign to raise awareness about generating less rubbish. It is hoped the poster and essay competition which was organised by the Department of Environmental Health and […]
Emmy award winner to star at CayFilm
(CNS): International film star Brian Cox, who played Ward Abbott in the Hollywood blockbusters The Bourne Identity and The Bourne Supremacy, will be heading the guest list at the Cayman International Film Festival next month. The Scottish-born actor who has a list of movies under his belt, from Braveheart to Troy, as well as the […]
