Archive for March, 2016
Serpell jumps to first by a second in equestrian event
(CNS): The Cayman Islands Equestrian Federation (CIEF) held the first of the three-part FEI World Jumping Challenge (WJC) Sunday, 28 February at Cayman Riding School, with Polly Serpell pulling out a win by only a second. The event is designed to enable riders who live in more remote countries the opportunity to compete internationally without […]
Public invited to nominate diving pioneers
(CNS): For the first time, members of the public are being asked for nominations for a local honouree at this year’s International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame (ISDHF). The Ministry of Tourism is looking for local trailblazers in the sport of scuba diving to join the esteemed group of more than 30 members who have been […]
Sevens squad wins mini-tourney; gov’t supports HK effort
(CNS): Ahead of its participation in the Hong Kong Rugby Sevens tournament next month, Cayman’s national team played a visiting squad from the University of Michigan in a mini-tournament this past weekend, winning all of the games against an opposition admittedly tired after a long day’s travel. The Michigan players will get a chance at […]
Young police officer a homegrown CSI
(CNS): RCIPS trainee Brittney Parchman has been promoted to Scenes of Crime Officer (SOCO). Parchman, 26, who was born and raised in the Cayman Islands, said she knew when she was about 14 that she wanted to pursue a career in forensic science, pointing to the popular CSI television series as inspiration.
Beach volleyball being served up in April
(CNS): The 2016 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Continental Tour will be stopping at Seven Mile Beach from 22-24 April, marking the eighth time the Cayman Islands has hosted a leg of this international competition. Annually attracting top players from more than 15 countries including Olympic medallists such as Todd Rogers (gold medal) and Phil Dalhausser, the […]
CIS students soak up Caymanian culture
(CNS): Students at Cayman International School (CIS) were infused with local culture on Friday, 26 February, with that day set aside to showcase and celebrate traditional Caymanian food, games, industry and more. Instructors from Cayman Traditional Arts (CTA), a chief proponent of local arts and culture, were on hand to teach youngsters how to plait […]
