Archive for August, 2016
CIFEC students gain from law firm internships
(CNS): Four students from the Cayman Islands Further Education Centre (CIFEC) spent the summer as interns for law firm the HSM Group, gaining experience in areas such as debt collection and intellectual property. Dwight Lawrence, Shantell Ritch, Anisha Ritch and Victoria Whittaker were the students who joined HSM’s summer internship programme.
Scholarship winner set for university study
(CNS): The 2016 Butterfield Undergraduate Scholarship recipient, Sean Whewell, will be studying marketing at Durham University starting in September, having just completed his International Baccalaureate at the United World Colleges in New Mexico. Before that, Whewell was a student at St Ignatius Catholic School. “Sean is a high-achieving and charismatic young Caymanian who impressed us […]
Nanny being exploited by agency
I recently spoke to a lovely Filipino lady who is employed by an agency here. She works five days a week with a family and then on the weekends the lady who runs the agency has her working for her at her home. She does not pay any health insurance for this lady. My question […]
Youth ACT to hold crime-prevention workshops
(CNS): The Youth Anti-Crime Trust (Youth ACT) is hosting a series of workshops to garner support for a programme designed to teach children with behavioural problems to make better choices and thus avoid becoming criminal offenders. The seminars on the “Stop Now And Plan” (SNAP) initiative will be held 22-24 August in the Marriott Beach […]
HSA recognises staff for long service
(CNS): More than 80 percent of the Health Services Authority (HSA) staff, including Faith Hospital in Cayman Brac and all district health centres, were honoured in July for their years of service. The HSA celebrated all its staff members in its annual rewards and recognition ceremony, with special acknowledgement of those who have been working […]
Renewed licence coupons have gone missing
I renewed two vehicle licences through the Cayman Government online renewal system. One application was made in November 2015 and the other in October 2015. I received an email message for each stating that the applications had been approved and that the new coupon was in the post. I still have not received the coupons […]
Rules for work permit holder to access pension
I am a work permit holder and I am here in Cayman since eight years. Now, we know there is a new pension law, which is approved by LA and will come into effect shortly even though they did not set time yet. My question is, if I resign now and go back to my […]
Applications open for Chevening Scholarships
(CNS): The Chevening Secretariat is accepting applications for its 2017/2018 scholarships, which are awarded to individuals who demonstrate leadership potential and also have strong academic backgrounds. The scholarship offers financial support to study for a master’s degree at any UK university and the opportunity to become part of an influential global network of 46,000 alumni.
Cayman artist takes part in Caribbean creative event
(CNS): Simon Tatum of the Cayman Islands has joined 11 other artists from throughout the region to participate in Caribbean Linked IV in Oranjestad, Aruba, which runs until 23 August. For the programme, 12 people from around the Caribbean are convening to produce new work and mount an exhibition, which will open at Ateliers ’89 on Sunday, […]
Allan wraps up first Olympic Games
(CNS): Florence Allan completed her first Olympic Games with 33rd and 36th finishes in races nine and 10, respectively, for a 36th overall ranking, leaving her out of the medalling race today (15 August), which is reserved for the top 10 competitors. That event will likely be her one of her last Laser Radial regattas, […]
Difficult ocean conditions prove costly to Allan
(CNS): Florence Allan found the going rough on the open-ocean course of her Olympic competition, with intense weather conditions and her light weight combining to prevent her from completing the races within the allotted time. Allan took more than six hours in total for the two races, held 10 August, which resulted in a “Did […]
Government looking for tourism heroes
(CNS): The largest national recognition event will honour “Pioneers in Tourism” next January, at the 2017 National Heroes Day (NHD) ceremony. The NHD committee, which comprises public- and private-sector representatives, met on Tuesday, 9 August, to discuss the chosen theme and the process leading up to the patriotic event, and will accept nominations from 1-30 […]
National Gallery takes art on the road
(CNS): The National Gallery of the Cayman Islands (NGCI) is partnering with Digicel to launch an island-wide advocacy campaign bringing activities based on works from the National Art Collection into schools throughout the districts. The project, “All Access: Art on the Road”, follows last summer’s exhibition, “All Access: A Journey through the National Gallery Permanent […]
Wants to pay back government scholarship
I am a Caymanian government scholarship recipient and am expected to return to the Cayman Islands after I graduate to pay off my debt via working here. However, I plan on getting married to someone from another country and want to reside there. Is there any other way to repay this debt? Auntie’s answer: While […]
Too many clicks to read Auntie’s answer
Why is it that I have to click on three links before I get to the answer to any of the questions that are asked ? Would really love it if the “Continue Reading” link from CNS.com took me directly to the article that I’m trying to continue reading. If that’s too convenient, could you […]
Premier meets TCI deputy governor
(CNS): Premier Alden McLaughlin met with the deputy governor of Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI), Anya Williams, when she called on him at his office in the Government Administration Building on Tuesday, 9 August. Williams said she is visiting the Cayman Islands “to discuss possible partnerships in civil service training, professional development and performance management […]
Not happy with postal service to Canada
Why does it take a letter from Canada less than a week to arrive in Cayman; but mail sent from Cayman to Canada often takes over two months to get to its destination in Canada? The staff at the post office in Cayman blames Canada Post. There is no disruption or strikes currently in Canada […]
Scotiabank supports local students
(CNS): Scotiabank recently awarded five Caymanian students US$5,000 each to assist in paying for their university education overseas. The bank’s student bursary supports young Caymanians in financial need looking to pursue an undergraduate degree in business or finance at a college/university overseas, helping them bridge the financial gap to fund their future.
