Archive for March, 2016
New scope captures striking images of sunspot
(CNS): A new custom eight-inch solar Newtonian telescope designed and constructed by Bill Hrudey, the observatory director at the University College of the Cayman Islands, is helping the local astronomer capture incredible images of the sun. Hrudey said the scope is one of fewer than 25 across the world and the only one in the […]
Storm rage past Buccaneers in rugby final
(CRFU): The Fidelity Cayman Storm sealed an extraordinary turnaround to their season by defeating the Advance Fire and Plumbing Buccaneers 19-14 in a fast-paced, frenetic and occasionally frantic spectacle at the South Sound Rugby Club on Saturday, 19 March, to secure the DART Vase in front of a large and appreciative crowd.
What can be done about neighbour’s dog poop?
My neighbour’s dog keeps coming and taking a poop in my yard. You think it all right for me to just throw it back over there, or is that not right? Auntie’s answer: Well, my first reaction is if you are actually willing to pick up the poop and toss it over the fence, then […]
Cayman’s swim team at CARIFTA games
(CNS): Cayman’s young CARIFTA swimmers arrived in Martinique over the weekend and have been busy training in the newly opened 50m pool that will host the games. The team will be training again today (21 March) ahead of the pool events that run from 22-25 March, with the open-water competition set for Saturday, 26 March.
Open-water swim attracts 25 teams
(CNS): Breaking away from the normal sea swims, CIASA hosted the second annual Massive Open Water Relay, followed by a BBQ, with 25 teams comprising four swimmers each taking to the waters to cover either 400m per leg (12 and under) or 600m (over 12). Sandy Hew, CIASA director who organised the relay, spoke of […]
How secret is the local Masonic Lodge?
I have one question about one organisation on the list (Group needed for single moms) — The Lodge! When you press on their link it comes up blank. Secret Society they are! Why is their link not working? (Or is it me doing something wrong trying to get it to work?) Auntie’s answer: I will […]
Auditions open for annual Rundown revue
(CNS): The Cayman National Cultural Foundation (CNCF) has put out a call for potential actors to audition this Sunday, 20 March, for the annual comedy revue, Rundown. The foundation is looking for people who want to be part of the tradition of this stage show, especially those who feel they can impersonate local politicians and/or well-known […]
Employers evaluate CIFEC internship programme
(CNS): The career services team at the Cayman Islands Further Education Centre (CIFEC) hosted a breakfast meeting this week for employers taking part in the Year 12 internship programme, which caters for students attending the school. The early morning forum held Wednesday, 16 March, provided an opportunity for the team to receive feedback on the initiative.
CIS hosts international hoops tournament
(CNS): Cayman International School (CIS) hosted its fifth annual Blue Iguana International Basketball Jamboree from 9-13 March in which two international, along with four local, schools participated. The American International School of Kingston (AISK) and International School of Aruba (ISA), who were hosted by CIS families, joined CIS, Cayman Prep, Triple C and Wesleyan Christian […]
Sri Lanka research may help mitigate impact of rising seas
(CNS): Carrie Manfrino, the president of the Central Caribbean Marine Institute who last year was awarded a Fulbright scholarship to research rising sea levels, is investigating how that issue affects Sri Lanka and potentially use what she learns to help the Cayman Islands. The study is looking at “Rising Sea Levels in the Indian Ocean: […]
Tara Rivers attends UN for CEDAW extension
(CNS): Minister for Gender Affairs Tara Rivers was at the United Nations in New York on Wednesday, 16 March, for the extension of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) to the Cayman Islands. She was on hand when the formal instrument to extend CEDAW was deposited at the […]
Unable to contact the skate park
My son would like to have his birthday party at the Black Pearl Skate Park but we have not been able to get in touch with anyone there to organise it. I have tried numerous phone numbers and email addresses as a result of internet searches, but no luck (they all appear to be out […]
Air traffic controllers take refresher course
(CNS): Every year, the Cayman Islands Airports Authority’s (CIAA) air traffic controllers take the opportunity to refresh their skills to maintain the highest possible level of professional competence at both Owen Roberts International Airport (ORIA) and Charles Kirkconnell International Airport (CKIA). At the most recent session, 22 air traffic controllers, 16 from ORIA and the […]
Riders jump to it at equestrian competition
(CNS): Cayman Riding School recently hosted the Cayman Islands Equestrian Federation’s (CIEF) Open Jumping Show, with riders competing on horses and ponies at four different heights ranging from 0.6m-0.9m. Tracey Surrey, owner and riding instructor at the school, said that all of the riders performed extremely well, with several competing at the higher heights for […]
Drinking and riding a bicycle
Can you get arrested for riding a bicycle while drunk? Auntie’s answer: That is a great question, if for no other reason than it gives me an opening to say something about bicycle riders in general. But, I will also answer your question, so bear with me. I want to point out as well that […]
Prince Edward praises CCMI during recent visit
(CNS): As part of their visit to the Cayman Islands, Prince Edward and his wife, Sophie, the Earl and Countess of Wessex, spent time at the Central Caribbean Marine Institute (CCMI) in Little Cayman to tour the facility for which he participated in the groundbreaking in 2003. The prince has previously visited the facility three […]
Youth Parliamentarians debate abortion and public transport
(CNS): More than 20 students from Cayman Brac and Grand Cayman participated in two debates during the ninth Youth Parliament held Monday, 14 March, to commemorate Commonwealth Day. The topics they chose to discuss were legalising abortion and the establishment of a master public-transportation system.
Filmmaker Flowers to host special screening of Haven
(CNS): Caymanian filmmaker Frank E Flowers will be reuniting some of the cast and crew of his first feature, Haven, and debuting a special cut of the movie during the CayFilm festival in July, ahead of the 10th anniversary of the film’s theatrical release, which is being marked in September this year.
