Archive for October, 2016
Firefighters train for aviation emergencies
(CNS Local Life): First responders with the Cayman Islands Fire Service (CIFS) battled a blaze this week that put their knowledge and skills to the test, during intense aviation fire training. Firefighters experienced real conditions in real-time during the aviation bridging course which took place at the fire training ground. The compound is set up […]
Cayman hosts anti-doping meeting
(CNS Local Life): The Cayman Islands is hosting a two-day annual board meeting of the Caribbean Regional Anti-Doping Organisation (RADO) starting Sunday, 23 October. High on the agenda will be deliberations on the board’s governance, electing a new vice chair and receiving the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) latest update. It is likely that the latter […]
Seniors treated to a night out for Older Persons’ Month
(CNS Local Life): Two George Town seniors were crowned king and queen at the Older Persons’ Month Seniors’ Bash dance competition on Saturday, 15 October 2016. They and 198 other attendees from across the Cayman Islands attended the dinner dance, with live music provided by the New Generation band. Crowned king at the end of […]
Youngster donates birthday money to Botanic Park
(CNS Local Life): The most recent donation to the Children’s Garden at the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park has come from 8-year-old Kaz Conolly Basdeo. The young environmental enthusiast requested friends give a small donation to the garden rather than presents at his birthday party. Kaz cited the plans for the garden as part of […]
Concerned that regulations hurt small businesses
Can you tell me what government/immigration and the Trade and Business Licensing Department are trying to accomplish by changing the regulations in order to apply for a renewal or new Trade and Business Licence with all of the regulations they have now ie police record, bank statement? Do they realise that a lot of small […]
Air traffic controllers celebrated
(CNS Local Life): The Cayman Islands Airports Authority is recognising the work of its air traffic controllers (ATCs) as part of the celebration of International Day of the Air Traffic Controller today (Thursday, 20 October). The day commemorates the founding of the International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers’ Association in 1961. Cayman’s ATCs are tasked […]
Equestrians jump into show season
(CNS Local Life): The equestrian show season kicked off with the first national jumping series held Sunday 16 October, at the Equestrian Centre. Judge Tanya Neville-Dickson presided over the event with Cayman Islands Equestrian Federation president Sharon Hinds the show manager. Riders from Cayman Riding School were unable to participate due to last-minute scheduling issues, leaving only […]
Aggravated by constant roadworks
I drive up/down West Bay Road four times a day from home to work and for at least nine months now, there has been roadworks of various degrees on the half mile stretch from the mini-roundabout opposite Blue Cilantro to the traffic lights next to the Rubis. I’m at a loss to explain why the same […]
Golden Spoons Review: XQ’s Bar and Grill
(CNS Foodie): If you haven’t checked out this long-standing bar/restaurant/lounge yet, no more XQses! This oldie but goodie happy hour spot has a lot to offer, not the least of which is a great bar, casual atmosphere and some pretty awesome pizza.
Students learn by the numbers
(CNS Local Life): Staff from the Economics and Statistics Office (ESO) gave 34 high school students at Wesleyan Christian Academy hands-on experience in how to conduct a random survey and a quick census Monday, 17 October, as part of Statistics Week activities. ESO director Maria Zingapan led the group of grade 9-12 students, who also […]
DoA runs course on handling pesticides
(CNS Local Life): Department of Agriculture (DoA) officials recently held a closing ceremony to recognise 18 participants in their one-week course on the safe use and handling of pesticides. At the event, on Monday, 10 October, Randy Ebanks, who has only been working at pest-control company Pestkil for four months, was recognised as the top […]
Monster Dash fun run starts Halloween early
(CNS Local Life) The Save Our Youth Foundation (SOY) is holding their second annual Monster Dash 5K Walk/Run fundraiser at Camana Bay, Saturday, 22 October. Registration on the day begins at 6:15am with both walkers and runners starting at 7am, but taking off in opposite directions. All participants are encouraged to wear costumes for the […]
Curious about bid to remove beachrock
CNS reported about an application to remove beachrock and coral homes of fish/sealife from an area of Seven Mile Beach in front of his properties. There has been no follow-up on it being approved or denied. Therefore I would assume that it was approved. Is this something that you would be able to find out? […]
Sir John A. Cumber continues undefeated run
(CNS Local Life): Sir John A. Cumber Primary remained undefeated in both the 2016/2017 CUC Primary Football League (PFL) and Girls’ Primary Football League (GPFL) seasons with Group A wins over George Town Primary this past Saturday, 15 October, at the West Bay Town Hall Field. In the Under 9 division, Sir John A. Cumber’s […]
Cayman supports relief efforts in Haiti
(CNS Local Life): A community effort in Cayman resulted in 10 tonnes of relief supplies being delivered to hurricane-ravaged Haiti on Sunday, 16 October, with more goods on the way. The initial shipment, flown in by Cayman Airways, was handed over to Operation Blessing, a non-profit humanitarian organisation which is coordinating distribution on the ground […]
Tired of long queues at airport
Why is so much money being spent on an airport expansion when all of the immigration booths are not even manned at peak times? I returned at 2pm on a Sunday. There were five empty immigration windows. Apparently it is not in their financial interests to staff all of the booths. Well, of course not […]
Community encouraged to celebrate CCMI
(CNS Local Life): The Central Caribbean Marine Institute’s (CCMI) annual Festival of Seas, a celebration of the extensive research and education work the organisation undertakes, is set for 3 December, boosted by the support of a local law firm. Conyers Dill & Pearman has selected CCMI as the local non-profit to support this year, with […]
Customer service drives top government employee
(CNS Local Life): Sara Dixon, a clerical officer with the Department of Vehicle & Drivers’ Licensing (DVDL) took top employee honours in the civil service for August for being “most concerned about customer satisfaction”. She began working as an intern with government at District Administration in Cayman Brac when she was 17, receiving a permanent […]
