Archive for August, 2016
Cayman Connection holds networking event
(CNS): Nearly 70 guests comprising students, government officials and members of the private sector recently met for an evening of networking and opportunities at the third annual Cayman Connection UK (CCUK) reception. Held last month at St Ignatius Catholic School, the two-hour event was preceded by a culture workshop. Derived from the Friends of Cayman organisation, […]
Insurance Association boosts government scholarship
(CNS): The Ministry of Education is joining with the Cayman Islands Insurance Association (CIIA) to offer an enhanced scholarship for young Caymanians. The Cayman Islands Insurance Association Scholarship will be worth a maximum of CI$30,000 annually for up to four years of study, with the CIIA adding as much as CI$10,000 to the government scholarship […]
Brac Cup Invitational football tourney alive and kicking
(CNS): After a 12-year hiatus, the Brac Cup Invitational men’s football tournament is returning to Cayman Brac, set to take place 26-28 August. The two-day knockout tournament, being held at the Cayman Brac Sports Complex, will take place between the Cayman Brac Football Club (CBFC), the Cayman Islands Under-20 National Team and a squad from […]
Lara Butler carries flag for Cayman as Rio Games close
(CNS): Swimmer Lara Butler marched as Cayman’s flag bearer at the Rio closing ceremony, chosen by the Cayman Islands Olympic Committee due to her success at the Games, breaking a national record and setting a new personal best in the 100m backstroke. Thousands of athletes and spectators were on hand for the carnival-inspired event. Despite […]
Premier meets US ambassador to Jamaica
(CNS): US ambassador to Jamaica Luiz Moreno paid a courtesy call to Premier Alden McLaughlin Friday, 22 August at the Government Administration Building. The two men discussed the issue of US visas for Caymanians and other matters relating to US residents living in the Cayman Islands and Jamaica. Moreno reiterated the need for all travellers […]
Reluctant to lend money
How do you suggest dealing with people who ask to borrow money from you, but you just don’t want to and you have politely said “no”? I hate being asked for money. I was badly stung one time (never got my money back) and I vowed never to lend money to anyone again. In fact, […]
Golden Spoons Review: Da Fish Shack
(CNS Foodie): Any restaurant that includes “fish” in its name better serve good seafood, and Da Fish Shack did not disappoint. We sat at the outdoor patio (there are only seats at the bar inside) for dinner and were lucky enough to enjoy a relatively pleasant summer evening, once the mosquitos disappeared.
Miss Teen pageant returns after three years
(CNS): After a three-year hiatus, the Miss Teen Cayman Islands pageant is on again, with the event set for Saturday, 27 August, hosted by the Lions Club of Grand Cayman. Seven contestants from across the Cayman Islands will be competing for the crown at the Lions Centre. In addition, organisers are bringing back the People’s […]
Combat vets join forces to save coral reefs
(CNS): An international non-profit organisation dedicated to retraining veteran combat divers to restore coral reefs and promote conservation will be holding a major fundraiser in the US next month, with the goal of introducing its first training class at Sunset House Dive Resort in Cayman early next year. Force Blue seeks to help former Special […]
Water Authority names scholarship winner
(CNS): Kristina Powell, this year’s recipient of the Water Authority-Cayman annual scholarship, will begin studies in her major in management information systems (MIS) at the University of Tampa this fall. Every year the authority offers a scholarship of up to CI$30,000 to a suitably qualified Caymanian to obtain an undergraduate academic or technical/vocational degree or […]
US citizens getting treated at Health City
Can you tell us has Health City Cayman Islands received certification or accreditation to perform procedure on US citizens? When HC opened I believe they said it would be about a year or so. However, I have never seen or heard anything that has said US citizens and/or their insurance providers can use HC facilities […]
Lions celebrate week of service to young people
(CNS): The Lions Club of Grand Cayman joined the organisation’s members globally to commemorate a special Worldwide Week of Service for Youth 8-14 August, dedicated to mentoring, empowering and engaging young people through community service. This international event is designed to inspire the next generation of volunteers and help the Lions reach their Centennial Service […]
Ogier announces 2016 scholarship winner
(CNS): Ogier has named Lashonda Powell this year’s scholarship recipient. The law firm reviewed a large number of qualified applicants and then narrowed the field down to a short list. As part of the application process, all of the students on that list were offered internships at the firm over the summer. During her internship, […]
School zone lights and summertime
Why can’t the holidays be programmed into the lights and what do you do in the case of Triple C where there is no school zone end sign? Auntie’s answer: I know we are in the back end of summer, but I still would like to answer your question. I confirmed that the National Roads Authority […]
Cadets Corps looking for new recruits
(CNS): The Cayman Islands Cadet Corps is recruiting a new batch of young people aged 11 to 19 to enlist for the new school year. The application deadline is 17 September. The free youth-development programme emphasises discipline, citizenship, education and other positive activities. Subjects on which new cadets will receive instruction include camping, first aid, skill-at-arms, […]
Cyclists raise money for HospiceCare
(CNS): Despite inclement weather leading up to the day of the event, more than 90 cyclists, from age 8 to 72, participated in the fourth annual Pete Ribbins Memorial Ride on Sunday, 14 August. Through registrations and donations from Consolidated Water Company’s Cayman and US staff, almost CI$6,000 was raised for Cayman HospiceCare, after the […]
Cayman Heart Fund donates AEDs to police
(CNS): The RCIPS is distributing 20 automated external defibrillators (AEDs) donated by the Cayman Heart Fund among police stations, its detention centre, and other locations, as well as certain response vehicles. These devices interrupt life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias through electric therapy, and are credited with saving countless lives. The plan is to provide front-line officers with the […]
Puzzled by extra lane on roundabout
The roundabout near the Red Bay Primary School – NRA has just completed rebuilding it and have added a third inner lane. I believe many persons would like to know, what is the purpose of the third lane? The design appears that we can park on the roundabout and use the inner lane as an exercise track! […]
