Archive for September, 2016
Caymanian called to the bar
(CNS): Brando Rankin has been admitted as an attorney-at-law of the Cayman Islands in proceedings held 6 September before Justice Williams, who said it was a privilege to be the sitting judge for such an occasion, particularly as Rankin is a Caymanian. Kyle Broadhurst, a partner at Broadhurst LLC where Rankin recently completed his contract […]
Landlord stayed in tenant’s condo
My husband and I live at a condo on island that is owned by a woman living in (the US). Upon moving into our condo we found out that the owner had not been to Cayman to see her unit in over 10 years. It needed a lot of work! We told her we would […]
Nominations open for conservation awards
(CNS): The National Trust for the Cayman Islands, in conjunction with the Governor’s Office, is calling for nominations for the biennial Governor’s Conservation Awards, with the awards ceremony set for Tuesday, 8 November. The awards recognise conservation leaders in five categories: Conservationist of the Year, Corporate Conservation, Tourism Industry Conservation, Heritage Preservation and the Lois […]
West Bay firemen give back
(CNS): Members of the Cayman Islands Fire Service (CIFS) found an unexpected way to help a member of community. When staff at the West Bay fire station discovered that resident Albert Yates needed a new television, Acting Station Officer Brian Watler said no one thought twice about lending a helping hand.
Testing for the Zika virus
Two questions: 1) Can you please confirm what a person with Zika symptoms should do to get tested and what are the costs involved? 2) If I had Zika two months ago and did the test only today or this month since the cost of the test is reasonable, will it still show in the […]
Dealing with alleged corruption
I hear that many people are getting their vehicle inspection in an under-the-counter manner. They contact a certain individual in [a certain district] and take them all the paperwork and an additional CI$100 in cash and later that day the completed paperwork is returned to them. The vehicle is never even looked at. My question […]
Chevening Scholars off to study in the UK
(CNS): The two newest Chevening Scholarship recipients are leaving this week to continue their studies abroad at universities in the UK. Governor Helen Kilpatrick recently hosted a farewell reception to recognise the success of Richard Tyson and Christina Ross, both civil servants in the Ministry of Health and Culture. Kilpatrick had previously presented their Chevening […]
HSA’s DNA unit marks 10th anniversary
(CNS): The DNA unit of the Cayman Islands Forensic Science Laboratory, operated by the Cayman Islands Health Services Authority (HSA), has marked its 10th anniversary. Established in 2006 and internationally accredited since 2009, the unit conducts human identity testing for criminal, legal and private purposes. For law enforcement, it examines evidence collected from crime scenes […]
The status of Caymanian status
Why does government use the term Caymanian status holder? Why not just say Caymanian? Should it matter if you were born to native Caymanians or not? We all come from mixed races. Families of immigrants over the years the Caymanians should look at their ancestry. Isn’t it racist to label people as Caymanian status holders? When […]
Golden Spoons Review: Vivo
(CNS Foodie): Vivo, West Bay’s only health-conscious café with vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free options is fortunate to offer a stunning ocean view out on North West Point. Located in the Lighthouse Point building, next to Dive Tech, you can come for breakfast, lunch, dinner or even just a fresh juice or sunset cocktail. They […]
Takes too much time to distribute scholarship funds
Why does it take so long for the Scholarship Secretariat to issue scholarship packages to approved students? Classes (began) in August and many students are still waiting for the scholarship to pay tuition. Late fees by the universities have already been applied to student accounts. Can the Department of Education hire temporary employees during these […]
Interns gain work experience at CIMA
(CNS): A group of young Caymanians have spent the summer as interns at the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) under an initiative aiming to provide career-development opportunities to students looking to gain work experience. The authority has also awarded scholarships to two students seeking to further their education in the finance and business fields.
Time to nominate tourism heroes
(CNS): The culture and tourism ministries this week officially launched the nomination period for pioneering and long-service individuals to be recognised at National Heroes Day 2017. The annual event, set for 23 January, will pay tribute to pioneers in tourism and honour individuals who have made significant contributions to the past and on-going development of […]
Caymanian artist completes regional creative residency
(CNS): Artist Simon Tatum has recently participated in the Caribbean Linked IV residency programme in Aruba, which offered a space for select artists, creative activists, writers and critics from around the region to build relationships and connections across the creative industries, while developing a stronger portfolio and participating in global conversations. Tatum, the first artist […]
Legal age for drinking alcohol
What is the legal drinking age in Cayman at a private home? In the UK it is 5; 16 for beer, wine or perry (alcoholic beverage made from pears) if ordered with a meal in a licensed premises; and 18 for everything else at a bar/pub/restaurant. As a lot of the laws are based on the […]
Take the plunge at the season’s first sea swim
(CNS): The 2016-17 Cayman Islands Amateur Swimming Association (CIASA) open-water season begins Saturday, 10 September with the 32nd annual Foster’s Sea Swim. This year, in addition to the traditional 800m swim, there is a 400m event for ages 12 and under which will not be timed and will take place while the results are being tallied for […]
Sagicor supports Cancer Society educational initiatives
(CNS): A corporate donation to the Cayman Islands Cancer Society will be used to help the organisation acquire presentation materials for its ongoing awareness and educational programmes. Sagicor Life Cayman Islands recently handed over more than US$1,400 to the Cancer Society to support its free community cancer-education initiatives. Jennifer Weber, operations manager for the Cancer […]
Complaint about state of recycling bins
On Monday, 15 August, I took my recycle bottles, cardboard and newspapers to the newly appointed collection stations, in particular Foster’s in Savannah and Hurley’s. At both locations the containers were overloaded and people forced to leave the recycled material in the open at the base of the containers. What happened to the collection and […]
