Archive for April, 2016
Rundown to open next month
(CNS): Rehearsals are entering the final stages for the comedy revue Rundown, with the cast and crew fine-tuning lines, blocking and delivery of the show over the next four weeks. The brainchild of Dave Martins, Rundown, now in its 24th year, is a comic review of the latest happenings in the Cayman Islands featuring a […]
Brackers support DG’s 5K Challenge
(CNS): The Cayman Brac community turned out in force on Sunday, 17 April, to raise money for the 2016 Deputy Governor’s 5K Challenge. Walkers and runners converged on Cayman Brac Museum in the early morning for the route which took the 168 participants to the Catboat Plaza and back.
Can the public videotape police officers?
Is it illegal to videotape a police officer who is in a public place performing his or her duties? Auntie’s answer: As with many things, the answer is both simple and more complicated. To navigate the intricacies, I consulted with the RCIPS, and received a very helpful response. The quick reply to your question is […]
U-17 boys national team training for World Cup playoffs
(CNS): Following on from their historic third-place finish at the 2015 Caribbean Football Union (CFU) Under-15 Boys’ Championships in Sint Maarten last August, the boys national football team, having moved up an age group, are preparing for the first round of the CFU Under-17 World Cup Playoffs, set for 20-24 July 2016 at a venue […]
Concern over PR application not being processed
I submitted my permanent residence (PR) application 18 months ago and according to the Immigration Department applications received since the change in law are not being dealt with, and no-one can say when they will be. I’m coming up to 10 years on Island. What happens now? Will I be rolled over? Auntie’s answer: The […]
Removing an animal from the attic
I have an animal in my attic. Who do I call to get it out? Auntie’s answer: Since you didn’t mention what kind of animal you were trying to evict from your attic, I am guessing you haven’t seen it, only heard the patter (or possibly the thump) of non-human feet. I will go further […]
DEH officer top employee for February
(CNS): Environmental health officer Derrick Williams has been awarded the Cayman Islands Government February employee of the month for being most helpful and dedicated to customers. Deputy Governor Franz Manderson, in a government press release, acknowledged Williams for his service at the Department of Environmental Health (DEH). “You serve as a role model for all […]
Toy drone annoyance
Last weekend, up at Cayman Kai, my quiet afternoon was ruined by the buzzing of a “toy” drone, invading my garden and spying on me from the beach at eye level, before heading out over the water, only to return a few minutes later. I later saw that it was controlled by a man with […]
Serpell tops Cayman leg of World Challenge
(CNS): Polly Serpell finished as Champion of the Cayman leg of the 2016 FEI World Jumping Challenge – Category C, hosted by the Cayman Islands Equestrian Federation (CIEF). The third and final event of the series was held on Saturday, 9 April at the Equestrian Centre located on the Linford Pearson Highway in George Town. […]
Students gain experience in finance industry
(CNS): Cayman Finance, the Ministry of Education, Employment and Gender Affairs, and the Ministry of Financial Services, Commerce and Environment have again joined forces to create a pathway for high-performing students into the Cayman Islands Financial Services Industry, aiming to create job-ready and engaged young professionals. Now in its second year, the programme has been expanded […]
Is interest on deposits paid to companies required by law?
Is there a law that requires companies to pay interest on deposits? I have provided CI$200 deposit to both Cable and Wireless (now Flow) and CUC and realise I only receive interest on deposit from CUC. I have never gotten any interest from Flow, only continual crappy service. Auntie’s Answer: The quick answer is no, […]
Caymanian student spends Easter break with cops
(RCIPS): A few weeks ago, Inspector Kevin Ashworth, head of the RCIPS Training and Development Unit, was pleasantly surprised by an email he received from Emma Lang, aged 21, a Caymanian attending university in the UK. Lang expressed her interest in spending her two-week Easter break “shadowing” officers in different units of the RCIPS.
Radio Cayman celebrates 40th anniversary
(CNS): The Cayman Islands’ government-owned radio station celebrated a milestone in style last weekend at a 40th Anniversary listener appreciation party held at the Cayman Turtle Farm. More than 2,000 adults and children turned out for the free family fun day on Saturday, 9 April, where they enjoyed the CTF’s waterslide, shark enclosure and bird […]
Large serving of Rundown soon come
(CNS): With rehearsals well underway, the cast and crew at the Cayman National Cultural Foundation are cooking up this year’s serving of ‘Rundown’. Having collected plenty of comic ingredients over the last year since the last amusing theatrical meal, local audiences can look forward to a hilarious portion next month when the curtain goes up […]
Making a complaint about a government department
Who can I turn to for assistance at the labour office. A certain officer has had my case now going on to 9 weeks, give or take a few days. Every time I go to the office or call for her, I get the lame duck excuses such as “in a meeting”…….”busy”………”not seeing clients today”…….Please […]
CCMI hires coral restoration expert
(CNS): Dr Steve Whalan recently joined the Central Caribbean Marine Institute (CCMI) as a Senior Research Scientist with expertise in coral reef ecology. Dr Whalan brings a vast amount of knowledge and skills to CCMI, an institute that has won awards through the National Science Foundation and the UK Darwin Initiative. His research has unraveled […]
No reply to FOI request
Who is responsible for the FOI integrity? I made an inquiry and instead of getting a response from the FOI as outlined in their formal policy, I received a call from the RCIPS and called out on harassment. Apparently the question I raised was offensive to the person I was inquiring about. I don’t know […]
Customs welcomes four new officers
(CNS): As four new customs officers entered the service last week, having gone through three months of intensive training, Finance Minister Marco Archer encouraged them to apply the Customs Laws and Regulations fairly and fearlessly and warned them to “aoid temptation and corruption in conducting your duties”. Monique Barnett, Christopher Myles, Gerome Bodden and George […]
