Archive for June, 2016
Brac celebrates Queen’s birthday with tea party
(CNS): More than $1,600 was raised at the fourth annual Queen’s birthday tea party held on Cayman Brac and hosted by the National Trust. The money will be put toward the trust’s Lands Acquisition Fund (LAF), which purchases land as a permanent sanctuary for native plants and animals. Every year the Cayman Brac District Committee […]
Cayman recognises World Sickle Cell Day
(CNS): The Cayman Islands once again joined the United Nations observance of World Sickle Cell Day on 19 June, established in 2009 to help raise awareness of the disease as a public health concern. While screening for sickle cell disease has been in place since the early 1970s for high-risk families, and since the 1980s […]
Refund when withdrawing PR application
If you wish to withdraw your PR application (cause it is taking too long to hear back) will the fees be refunded back to you? As it only mentioned that the fees will be refunded if the application is not approved, but no mention of withdrawing. Please advise. Auntie’s answer: The situation is the same […]
Cayman contributes to Queen’s birthday book
(CNS): Congratulations from the Cayman Islands are included in the newly-released commemorative book, Queen & Commonwealth: 90 Glorious Years, which celebrates the 90th birthday of Queen Elizabeth II, as well as her years as monarch and head of the Commonwealth. The Cayman Islands’ spread includes a congratulatory message to the Queen and pays tribute to her […]
Strong overseas lineup set for U-14 football tourney
(CNS): Six international football teams are set to compete in the Cayman Airways U-14 Invitational Youth Cup, and local clubs Academy Sports Club and Sunset FC are gearing up for some exciting competition. This marks the third successive year for the event and the tournament will feature international teams Tottenham Hotspur and Gillingham from the […]
Free HIV tests offered as part of awareness campaign
(CNS): Members of the public are being encourage to take advantage of free HIV tests next week as the local health authority joins forces with the Cayman AIDS Foundation and the Cayman Islands Red Cross to mark HIV Testing week from 20 to 25 June, which includes the Regional HIV Testing Day (RTD) on 24 […]
International coaches to train young footballers
(CNS): As part of the Cayman Airways U-14 Invitational Youth Cup, Academy Sports Club is hosting an international football camp, at which participants will have the opportunity to train with coaches from the tournament’s visiting teams. The camp will be held Sunday, 26 June at the Camana Bay Sports Complex. The coaches will concentrate on […]
CFO named for Portfolio of Legal Affairs
(CNS): After an open-recruitment process, Tiffany Ebanks has been appointed chief financial officer for the Portfolio of Legal Affairs. In announcing the appointment, Solicitor General Jacqueline Wilson said in a press release, “The Portfolio of Legal Affairs is very pleased to welcome Tiffany on board as our new CFO. We look forward to a long […]
Regional NGO begins drive for bone-marrow donors
(CNS): With only 400 people in the entire Caribbean region who are registered bone-marrow donors, a regional non-governmental organisation is launching a Caribbean-wide donor drive aiming to boost the numbers of registered people to 1000 by the end of this year. Arthur Dunk, the Caribbean Bone Marrow Registry Director, said a bone marrow transplant is […]
Airline donates iPads to children’s ward
(CNS): The young patients at the Cayman Islands Hospital paediatric ward now have iPads to entertain themselves. Cayman Airways recently donated five of these “gently used” devices, which were initially employed by pilots as electronic flight bags, to the unit. Juan Valerio, supervisor of technical publications at the airline, presented the iPads to the ward. “The paediatric […]
Sunrise staffer makes the grade as top employee for April
(CNS): Suzzette Stewart, vocational programme coordinator with the Sunrise Adult Training Centre (SATC), has been named the Cayman Islands Government Employee of the Month for April. Stewart, who first secured the Chief Officers Choice Award and then received the nod for Employee of the Month from Deputy Governor Franz Manderson, was nominated for being most […]
Rules for hiring casual labourers
Are there any rules regarding hiring Caymanians as casual labour? Specifically, my gardener is Caymanian and he comes twice a month and I pay ‘him’ monthly, not a business, but I don’t pay pension or health insurance. Am I doing anything illegal? Same goes for my cleaner. Auntie’s answer: I took your question to the […]
Kickoff nears for U-14 football tournament
(CNS): As the Cayman Islands gears up for the Cayman Airways U14 Invitational Youth Cup, airline president and CEO Fabian Whorms recently spoke to some of the local U-14 players at the sponsor’s headquarters. Paul Byles of tournament organiser Academy Football Club joined the players in thanking Cayman Airways for helping make the tournament possible […]
Cayman marks Queen’s 90th birthday
(CNS): The Cayman Islands celebrated the 90th birthday of Queen Elizabeth II on Saturday, 11 June, with the traditional parade and ceremony. Senior government officials gathered with other dignitaries and members of the public to mark the event, held in front of the Legislative Assembly building in George Town. The programme included a parade by […]
Golden Spoons Review: West Bay Diner
(CNS Foodie): What’s the name of that place that opened up where Tim-buc-tuu used to be? You know, the one that’s up from the 4-way stop in West Bay, on the land-side? Well, whatever it’s called, despite being across from the sea, it doesn’t have much of a view, so it better have great food.
Maintaining the right to be Caymanian
What is the minimum amount of time required to reside on island every five years to maintain the right to be Caymanian? Can several visits every two years be sufficient if the person has a job overseas? Auntie’s answer: The Immigration Law (see the complete law here) seems pretty clear on this point, and from […]
GT library adds to collection of books by local authors
(CNS): The George Town Library is in the process of putting together a permanent collection of works by local authors. Known as the Cayman Islands Collection, this will include cultural and historical material, and will be housed in the historical library section of the building currently being renovated.
CNCF seeks nominations for grants and awards
(CNS): The Cayman National Cultural Foundation (CNCF) is currently accepting applications for grants that can be used to bring projects to fruition or support ongoing programmes. In the past the grant has be awarded for training, productions, publications, festivals and special projects. CNCF is now accepting nominations for the National Arts & Culture Awards. Since […]
