Archive for May, 2016
CIFEC students build golf cart for charity
(CNS): Cayman Islands Further Education Centre (CIFEC) students participated in the annual golf cart-building project sponsored by The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman during two consecutive Saturdays, 16 and 23 April. The cart was built under the supervision of project manager Tom Sperandeo and the final touches were completed in preparation for auction in early June. The proceeds […]
Looking to scatter ashes from the air
I read your response to a question (see Ask Auntie column) about someone spreading their mother’s ashes on Cayman. You mentioned you could have them spread on the sea but not on land. Do you know if someone can rent a helicopter and be out over water and have them spread out from Seven Mile […]
Golden Spoons Review: Casanova
(CNS Foodie): Casanova is considered one of the best restaurants in Cayman. It is situated right on the waterfront in George Town, and if it’s ambiance you are after, you will not be disappointed. We had a very pleasant young man as our server. When he came to the table, he enthusiastically recommended the specials […]
Runners stuck in the dark at track
I am a regular user of the track across from the Truman Bodden Sports Complex. The Department of Sports has put up a sign outlining the rules of usage, which includes the public using the track from, I believe, sometime after school and up until midnight. My concern is that the track is only lit […]
Residents get rate break on two attractions
(CNS): The Tourism Attraction Board (TAB) has amended the cost of admission to both Pedro St James and the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park as of Sunday, 1 May, with residents benefitting from lower rates. “We are very pleased to introduce the new reduced resident rate and believe that our community will appreciate it,” said […]
CCMI makes waves with coral research
(CNS): The Central Caribbean Marine Institute (CCMI) recently presented their findings on Cayman’s marine ecosystems at the 45th Benthic Ecology Meeting in Portland, Maine. From 16-19 March, the annual conference welcomed more than 400 top marine ecologists and benthic researchers from a variety of fields.
John Gray prefects praised for successful year
(CNS): John Gray High School’s Year 11 prefects have wrapped up their duties following a year of service. The 35 students, who served from 2015 to 2016, have been honing their leadership skills with duties and responsibilities in all aspects of school life. These included assisting at reporting sessions, canteen and compound duty, tutoring in […]
Caymanian athlete races for trip to Rio Olympics
(CNS): One young Caymanian track athlete is working toward booking his ticket to compete in the Summer Olympic Games in Rio, as he continues his training in Miramar, Florida. Jamal Walton, who has been running since primary school, is determined to achieve that goal. Towards that end, he will be competing in the Cayman Invitational […]
