Archive for June, 2015
US students research Little Cayman’s reefs
(CNS): Undergraduate students from around the US are spending the summer at the Central Caribbean Marine Institute on Little Cayman where they will gain firsthand experience researching the threats facing coral reefs and exploring ways to improve the chances for coral survival.
Raffle winners announced in Rotary Sunrise fundraiser
(CNS): One lucky ticket holder won the grand prize of a car in the Rotary Sunrise annual raffle, with the funds raised supporting literacy projects and various community-service initiatives. Glen Trenouth is now the owner of a 2015 Audi Q5, valued at $55,750. Pavel Rameau won the second prize of a home security system from […]
National Gallery offers artful summer for kids
(CNS): The National Gallery of the Cayman Islands (NGCI) has a summer of art planned for students to enjoy over the long break. The free programming will allow kids to utilise their creativity by participating in a range of imaginative activities. The NGCI will host a variety of youth-centred activities, from the Cine Club to […]
Youngsters enjoy a day of Caymanian culture
(CNS): Summer holiday started in June for a group of lucky youngsters, when they got the chance to soak up lots of Caymanian traditions and fun activities, and create local sweets, at a special Heritage Arts programme camp day.
Young players thrill in touch rugby opener
(CRFU): Every now and then there is a sporting story that makes you recall all that made you fall in love with the game in the first place – stories of the underdog triumphing over all, David versus Goliath, Rocky versus Apollo Creed, Average Joe’s v. Globo Gym. In this scenario, David is played by […]
Heroes Day will focus on agriculture
(CNS): A committee comprising public and private sector representatives is in the early stages of planning the search for recipients of next year’s National Heroes Day (NHD) awards, which will honour contributions to the development of local farming.
Young artists exhibit at National Gallery
(CNS): The National Gallery of the Cayman Islands (NGCI) and Walkers held an end-of-year celebration for art students and their parents, and showcased the young people’s artwork in the Dart Auditorium/Community Gallery. The students had participated in the free weekly after-school Walkers Art Clubs held at the NGCI over the school year.
Island Games swim team announced
(CNS): Twelve swimmers will represent the Cayman Islands at the NatWest Island Games XVI, to be held in Jersey from 27 June-3 July. The Cayman Islands Amateur Swimming Association (CIASA), in conjunction with the Cayman Island Games Association (CIGA), announced the team of Shaune Fraser, Brett Fraser, Geoffrey Butler, Lara Butler, Alex McCallum, Iain McCallum, […]
Queen’s birthday celebrated in style
(CNS): The Queen’s birthday was once again celebrated with plenty of pomp and circumstance, highlighted by a parade and an awards ceremony. A 21-gun salute honoured Queen Elizabeth II for her 89th birthday with the RCIPS marching band and guard of honour leading the procession of uniformed services organisations and war veterans. Governor Helen Kilpatrick presented […]
Table tennis team set for Island Games
(CNS): The Cayman Islands national table tennis team is in the final stages of training ahead of the Island Games which run from 27 June-3 July in Jersey. Representing Cayman will be Ansel Tempral (team captain), Donovan Nelson (national champion), Leigh Hipkins, Peter Smith, Claudia Stich and Robert Sairsingh (manager).
Dr Kiran Kumar to retire from HSA
(CNS): Following a long and distinguished career with the Public Health Department (PHD), the Cayman Islands Health Services Authority’s (HSA) Medical Officer of Health, Dr Kiran Kumar, will be retiring in July this year. Dr Kumar first took up his post when he arrived in the Cayman Islands in 1982; his retirement marks 33 years […]
Caymanian culture to hit the street
(CNS): In what will be a monthly celebration of all things Caymanian, visitors to Cardinal Avenue can get a taste of local food, and traditional arts and crafts, on Thursday, 11 June. The East End Pirates Week Committee and the Pirates Week Office are presenting the “Culture Shop! Street Fair”, from 9:00am-4:00pm.
Cupcake bakers ice sweet victory
(CNS): Child Month came to a sweet end 30 May, with the naming of the winners of the third annual Cupcake War competition, held at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman. This year’s challenge paid tribute to the late Wendy Quinland, who co-founded the event as part of Child Month observances, while a community development officer with the […]
Awards event splashes out for swimmers
(CNS): The Stingray Swim Club (SSC) honoured swimmers, as well as coaches, parents and support staff, at its annual awards banquet. At the event, recently held at the Westin Grand Cayman, SSC friends and family celebrated the end of a year characterised by change, success and an overwhelming forward momentum.
Cayman’s athletes get a ‘home’ for Pan Am Games
(CNS): A Toronto-based marketing agency will be hosting the Cayman Islands contingent at the upcoming 41-nation Pan American Games (TO2015), running from 10-26 July 2015. The FUSE Marketing Group’s downtown Toronto headquarters, which is within walking distance of the Games’ main venue, CIBC Pan Am Park, has been dubbed “Cayman House”, and will be a […]
Cayman to host equestrian coaching course
(CNS): The Cayman Islands Equestrian Federation will host its first-ever international-level training course, for nine coaches from across the Caribbean. The FEI (Federation Equestre Internationale) Level 2 course, from 20-25 June, will teach how to coach riders to 1.3m in jumping and to a medium/advanced level in dressage.
Gender equality fundraiser rescheduled
(CNS): The Estella Scott-Roberts Foundation (ESRF) annual fundraiser, which was rained out last weekend, has been rescheduled for Friday, 12 June. The details of the “Soul Train” event remain the same, taking place upstairs at the George Town Yacht Club, starting at 8pm. DJ Chris Jackson will spin soulful tunes and New Generation will perform […]
Junior Achievement recognises young leaders
(CNS): A record-setting number of people – more than 400 students, parents and volunteers – attended the 24th annual Junior Achievement Awards Ceremony, celebrating one of Cayman’s oldest youth initiatives. Recognising individual and team performances, 12 awards were granted to students as the leaders in areas including president, finance, human resources, production and sales. In addition, […]
