Archive for December, 2015
Ministry offers scholarships for medical specialisation
(CNS): The scholarship application process for the doctors’ specialisation program is now open and will run through 31 January 2016. The Seafarer’s Association is funding two doctors to obtain specialty training overseas for four years and the Education Council is also offering a limited number of scholarships for doctors’ specialisation with an increased scholarship allowance of […]
Little Cayman & Rum Point homes joint winners
(CNS): The Beach House in Little Cayman and Rum Point House on Grand Cayman are joint winners of the 2015 Governor’s Award for Design and Construction Excellence. Governor Helen Kilpatrick said the two buildings represented two very different but superbly designed and executed variants of the classic Caribbean beachside residence.
Nominations sought for 5th ‘Proud of Them’ campaign
(CNS): With local teenagers facing numerous challenges and often getting a bad reputation for being troublesome, the minister responsible for youth is urging the community to nominate deserving young people for the latest round of the “Proud of Them” campaign. An initiative that puts young people at the heart of a billboard campaign featuring their […]
CIS hosts Inter-school Model United Nations event
(CNS): A group of over 30 students gathered at Cayman International School (CIS) to discuss the migrant crisis in Eastern Europe on 13 November. Students from Triple C and St Ignatius joined teams with students at CIS to represent delegations from the various countries involved in the migrant crisis. The aim was to reach a […]
Cayman Mardi Gras to return in 2016
(CNS): Once the holidays are over, everyone will get a chance for another round of parties when Cayman Mardi Gras returns for the second year, from 8-10 February. The three-day festival will include home-grown talent, international celebrities, an evening celebrating local and Cajun cuisines and musical entertainment.
Toys for Tots campaign rolling along for Christmas
(CNS): Flow is helping to collect donations for the Cayman Islands Motorcycle Riders Association (CIMRA) annual Toys For Tots Charity Drive & Ride campaign by placing bins in each of its four locations for people to drop off Christmas gifts for less-fortunate children.The bins, at Flow’s Galleria Plaza, Anderson Square, Heritage Square and Countryside Village branches, […]
Local runner going the distance for charity
(CNS): Patrice Donalds will be running a half marathon Sunday, 6 December, to raise awareness and funds for the Estella Scott-Roberts Foundation (ESRF). She is seeking donations for her efforts based on estimates for her expected finishing time at the Intertrust Cayman Islands Marathon.
Young swimmers learn life skills
(CNS): The Cayman Islands Amateur Swimming Association (CIASA) recently hosted a leadership conference for 40 of Cayman’s top youth swimmers, which focused on life-skill development and recognising how sports and, in particular, swimming, affect that development.
Hope Academy students soak up Water Authority visit
(CNS): To learn more about water production and groundwater resources in the Cayman Islands, grade 11 and 12 students from Hope Academy recently toured Water Authority-Cayman’s facilities in Lower Valley. Rick Caley, the students’ teacher, explained that the field trip was designed to complement the curriculum. “The visit was planned to bring to life their environmental […]
HSA asks everyone to give thanks by giving blood
(CNS): The Health Services Authority (HSA) is encouraging the public to celebrate Cayman Thanksgiving by donating blood. On Saturday, 5 December from 10am to 2pm, the Cayman Islands Hospital will be set up for blood donors at the atrium.
Primary Football League set for playoffs
(PFL): The 2015/2016 CUC Primary Football League (PFL) and CUC Girls’ Primary Football League (GPFL) regular seasons concluded Saturday, 28 November with Savannah Primary, Cayman Prep and Cayman International School topping the standings in their respective age divisions and leagues going into the playoffs.
Food drive launched ahead of Christmas
(CNS): The Cayman Islands Ministry and Department of Tourism launched a Christmas food drive at the Government Administration Building (GAB), encouraging civil servants to donate non-perishable food items to stock the Elmslie Memorial United Church’s pantry. The goods will be distributed to those in need during the holiday season and beyond.
