Archive for February 11th, 2016
DG’s 5K fun run for new ambulance
(CNS): As he limbers up for this year’s 5K Challenge, Deputy Governor Franz Manderson said he is hoping the runners can raise $50,000 for the Cayman Heart Fund toward their goal of raising $150,000 to buy a new ambulance for the public hospital on Grand Cayman to replace one of the two backup ambulances.
ICCI celebrates newest graduating class
(CNS): The International College of the Cayman Islands (ICCI) held its 43rd commencement on Thursday, 4 February, at which 40 students received degrees. Four students earned the master of business administration, the highest degree offered at the college, and three others earned master’s degrees with concentrations in human resources and education management.
Swimmers set to make waves at national championships
(CNS): The Cayman Islands Amateur Swimming Association (CIASA) is hosting the Cayman Islands National Swim Championships, from today (11 February) through 14 February at the Camana Bay Sports Complex. This four-day swim meet will provide the country’s top swimmers with an opportunity to post qualifying times for the CARIFTA games, which will be held in Martinique at […]
Brac plants seeds for growing farmers market
(CNS): The first Backyard Farmers Market was held Saturday, 6 February, on Cayman Brac, which organisers declared a success despite the relatively few vendors that came out to sell their products. In the end, the mix of residents and tourists who comprised the customers at the market purchased everything that was for sale.