Archive for September, 2016
First group of hospital fellows complete research
(CNS Local Life): A group of Caymanian university students recently completed an inaugural research programme at Health City Cayman Islands (HCCI). The 18 young people who participated in the Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) were chosen through a competitive application process and finished their work in June and July.
Step up to support Cancer Society
(CNS Local Life): One of the region’s largest cancer fundraisers, which is fewer than three weeks away, has already raised more than US$350,000 across the Caribbean in support of cancer care and awareness. The fifth annual CIBC FirstCaribbean’s Walk For the Cure is expected to attract thousands of walkers and runners throughout the 16 territories […]
Wreck at Rum Point needs to be salvaged
Who is responsible for removing a sunken boat at Rum Point? There’s a 25ft boat that sunk while anchored off Rum Point in about four feet of water and it’s been there for over two months! Children have been playing on it, and we’ve noticed it’s starting to fall apart with all sorts of bits […]
Drama Society brings classic British comedy to Cayman
(CNS Local Life): Laughter, applause and the Mission Impossible theme song filled the room during Cayman Drama Society’s opening night of Yes Minister. The play follows James ‘Jim’ Hacker, a British politician who has just been appointed Minister for Administrative Affairs. Hacker wishes to carry out his own plans for an ‘open government’ and to […]
CIFEC students seek internships at careers fair
(CNS Local Life): The Cayman Islands Further Education Centre (CIFEC) has been hosting a careers fair to support its year 12 internship programme. The two-day event finishes up today (Friday, 16 September) in the CIFEC library at the Walkers Road school. Around 200 students have been participating, as well as representatives from various employment sectors: […]
Students make a difference with book drive
(CNS Local Life): A book drive held by students at Cayman Prep and High School collected more than 1,900 books that have been donated to the charity Literacy is for Everyone (LIFE) to help with their numerous initiatives. The drive, which took place the end of the last school year, involved the high school’s Key […]
Liability for using unlicensed company
I use the services of a janitorial cleaning company. The persons they send to clean my home are not Caymanians and when I pay for these services the cheque is made to the janitorial cleaning company. I have not checked that the janitorial cleaning company has a trade and business licence nor have I checked […]
Flow dials up support for Hannah’s Heroes
(CNS Local Life): Telecommunications provider Flow has donated a phone to be auctioned to raise funds at the fourth annual “Hannah’s Heroes” event that will take place on Friday, 23 September at the Wicket in Cricket Square. All money raised goes to the St Baldrick’s Foundation, whose mission is to fund research to find cures for […]
The book on home schooling in Cayman
Home schooling is legal in many countries. In the US, parents can home school children and it is regulated by states to varying degrees. The cash allotments are the big draw for home-schooling families: US$1,600 per student for kindergarten through third grade, US$1,800 for grades 4-8, and US$2,000 for grades 9-12. While parents are free to […]
Querying recovery fees when hiring a car
I’m looking into prices to hire a car for some visitors. From previous experience hiring a car on island, I’ve noticed the base price quoted on websites can be wildly different to the total amount charged. It seems one of the reasons for this is a charge for Vehicle Environmental Recovery Fee and Licence Recovery […]
New plan to get rid of the green iguana
With about 500K green iguanas estimated to be now living amongst us and the recent success of the iguana culling week which demonstrated a need for ongoing culling, what is government’s plan to do with this invasive species going forward? Will there be year round culling, will government contract with individuals or will they allow […]
Finalists named for 2016 YCLA honours
(CNS Local Life): The five finalists for the 16th annual Young Caymanian Leadership Awards have been announced, with the recipient to be named at a ceremony set for Saturday, 5 November at the Kimpton Seafire Resort and Spa. The Young Caymanian Leaders Foundation made the selection after reviewing all the nominations that the community put […]
Water Authority helps fill NCVO coffers
(CNS Local Life): Water Authority-Cayman (WAC) recently donated $2,000 towards the National Council of Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) 37th annual radio/telethon. This event is the NCVO’s main fundraiser with the proceeds raised going towards projects such as the Nadine Andreas Residential Foster Home, Miss Nadine’s Pre-School, the Jack & Jill Nursery, and the Caring Cousins Lunch […]
Golden Spoons Review: Tiki Beach
(CNS Foodie): Oh, Tiki Beach … what happened to the once pristine, luxurious space? An enormous piece of prime real estate on 7 Mile Beach, we thought, why not go back and see what’s going on there on a beautiful day with no cruise ships in town. Well, if we had crickets on the beaches […]
Treasury staffer earns employee award
(CNS): A Treasury Department staff member, who has been a civil servant since 1987, has been named July’s Employee of the Month under the Deputy Governor’s Award Programme. Shiann Palmer, a credit and debt administrator, was cited for being most helpful. She has been promoted regularly over the last 29 years.
Law firm offers work experience for students
(CNS): A group of young Caymanians have completed internships at Mourant Ozannes, benefitting from the opportunity to get first-hand experience of working in a law firm. Over the summer, 19 students drawn from the Cayman Finance Work Experience Scheme spent between two and four weeks working alongside lawyers and other professionals at the firm.
Upset by lack of scruples in society
Auntie, this is a rhetorical question – Why would some XXX scrape up the rear end of your truck (in a parking lot) and then just leave the scene with a smile on their face (because they hadn’t been caught?) In my case, I possibly have CCTV footage which will identify that XXX, so be […]
CITA interns make the most of summer
(CNS): The Cayman Islands Tourism Association (CITA) hosted three interns this summer as part of its work with local schools and programmes to provide educational opportunities for students. CITA also provides information to those interested in the local tourism industry. The three young people gained work experience at the association’s executive office.
