Archive for January, 2016
CIS expands classrooms for the new year
(CNS): As part of ongoing expansion plans to accommodate annual increases in enrolment, Cayman International School (CIS) has completed work on two elementary classrooms, four multi-functional secondary classrooms, two student support centres and a video/media room. The ergonomic classrooms enable students and teachers to adjust the chairs and workstations, with the furniture on casters so […]
Water Authority supplements Feed Our Future
(CNS): The Water Authority-Cayman’s (WAC) annual December fundraising campaign has enabled a CI$2,864 donation to Feed Our Future Cayman. The money was raised through the authority’s Project Angel Tree initiative, which benefits one or more non-profit organisations each year.
Heroes Day insignia pays homage to agriculture
(CNS): The Protocol Office has unveiled the design for the 2016 National Heroes Day commemorative insignia, which this year symbolises the significance of agriculture to the Cayman Islands. Each year a new insignia is created to reflect the changing theme of the event, which takes place Monday, 25 January.
Cayman children’s book supports anti-bullying campaign
(CNS): Sales of anti-bullying children’s book, Rudolf Discovers the Cayman Islands, written by local authors Paul and Elisabeth Schreiner and released in early December, have raised more than $2,000 for the Take a Stand Against Bullying campaign. Miriam Foster, campaign coordinator of the Family Resource Centre, who also spearheads the anti-bullying initiative, said she was delighted […]
Semifinal spots up for grabs in Primary Football League playoffs
(PFL): The 2015/2016 CUC Primary Football League (PFL) and Girls’ Primary Football League (GPFL) playoffs resumed Saturday, 9 January with the third round of games following the Christmas break at the Annex Field. With only one round of playoff games remaining on 16 January, several schools have already confirmed their places in the semifinals, which […]
Rotary members on educational mission to Guatemala
(CNS): Members of the Rotary Club of Grand Cayman plus honorary Rotarian, Governor Helen Kilpatrick, will be travelling on a goodwill mission to Guatemala in aid of education. The group of 16 taking part from Cayman is joining with the Cooperative for Education (CoEd) and club members from the US, Canada and the UK to deliver books […]
Disney Conservation Fund to support CCMI’s coral gardening
(CNS): The Central Caribbean Marine Institute (CCMI) has been awarded a US$25,000 grant from the Disney Conservation Fund (DCF) to support CCMI’s efforts to regenerate and restore the ecologically important but critically endangered staghorn coral in Little Cayman. Since the Little Cayman coral nursery was established in 2012, the Cayman Islands Department of Environment has approved […]
Carnival comes to the National Gallery
(CNS): The international travelling exhibition, “EN MAS’: Carnival and Performance Art of the Caribbean”, will open at the National Gallery of the Cayman Islands (NGCI) on 15 January, running through 26 March. EN MAS’ explores the influences of Carnival on contemporary performance practices in the Caribbean, North America, and Europe. Conceived around a series of commissioned […]
Probation officers awarded for service
(CNS): Several employees from the Department of Community Rehabilitation (DCR) were recognised recently with certificates of appreciation, including a new annual award in honour of Steven E. Smith who was a founding member of probation services in the Cayman Islands. DCR Director Teresa Echenique chaired the staff-appreciation ceremony, which was also attended by Chief Officer Eric […]
National Trust brings ‘Hatitude’ to annual fundraiser
(CNS): The National Trust will hold its third annual Hatitude fundraiser themed “Brunch Upon a Time” at Grand Old House on Sunday, 31 January. Patrons are encouraged to dress as someone famous from history whether real or fantasy, in full regalia or just highlighted by choice of hat. To promote the event, the Trust will be […]
Stingray launches open course to master swimming
(CNS): Stingray Swim Club (SSC) has just launched a masters swim programme at the Lions Aquatic Centre. The course, which began 4 January, will run every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 12pm–1pm, led by the club’s coaches. Stingray head coach David Pursley explained that after receiving inquiries about a masters programme, the club decided to start […]
Stingray Swim Club dives into 20th year
(CNS): Stingray Swim Club (SSC) voted in a new president and vice president as well as other board members at its recent annual general meeting, installing Kathy Jackson and Jo Sinclair, respectively, at the top two positions. The meeting was also an opportunity to thank outgoing president Amanda Roberts who stepped down from the board after 16 […]
New art exhibition offers visitors ‘Serenity’
(CNS): Artist Laurél Schmid heads a line-up of home-grown talent on show at The Gallery at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman’s latest art exhibition entitled “Serenity”, which is set to open 12 January. Originally from Wisconsin in the US, Schmid graduated with a bachelor’s degree in graphic design and has more than 20 years of experience as […]
New graduates earn Passport2Success
(CNS): The most recent group of Passport2Success participants graduated last month, representing the 18th cohort of the programme. More than 300 young Caymanians have taken part in the initiative over its first five years, which offers practical hands-on training in occupational, personal and job-specific skills.
Lions mix fun and education for children with diabetes
(CNS): More than 40 children, parents and volunteers turned out for the recent Lions Club of Tropical Gardens Fun Day held at the Airport Park in George Town. The event, which took place Sunday, 20 December, was specially designed as a treat for diabetic children in Cayman.
