Archive for November, 2016
Cautioned when getting a ticket
I recently received a ticket for parking within 45 feet of a pedestrian crossing. Upon completing the ticket, the officer cautioned me (the “Anything you say may be used in a court of law”) and wrote on the ticket, “Cautioned at 11:36.” Is it standard or common practice to caution someone when issuing a ticket? […]
International scuba diving honourees announced
(CNS Local Life): Four names have been added to the list of the International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame (ISDHF). The Cayman Islands Department of Tourism announced the 2017 honourees at the annual Diving Equipment and Marketing Association (DEMA) trade show held 16-19 November in Las Vegas. New inductees Dick Bonin, Gardner Young, Krov Menuhin […]
Top-of-the-table clash ends in exciting draw
(PFL): The dream matchup during week six of the 2016/2017 CUC Primary Football League (PFL) regular season featured the only two undefeated Under 11 schools in Group A – Sir John A. Cumber and Savannah – at a neutral venue. On Saturday, 19 November, a strong and confident contingent from Sir John A. Cumber travelled […]
North Side spruces up ahead of Christmas
(CNS Local Life): More than 175 cubic yards of trash and waste were removed from North Side over the weekend of 19-20 November in the run-up to the Christmas holidays. Edward Chisholm, who spearheaded the effort, said, “I appreciate all who participated in this clean-up and encourage those who missed out on this opportunity to […]
Pregnant woman concerned about visiting Cayman
I would like to know if I should reschedule my trip to the Cayman Islands because of Zika virus. I will be six months pregnant when I travel there. We are staying at the Meridian. I’ve been told a lot of things can change by then. I was also told in February there aren’t many […]
New air traffic controller validated
(CNS Local Life): Following on from a course at the Civil Aviation Authority Training Institute in Trinidad and Tobago and on-the-job training with the Cayman Islands Airports Authority (CIAA), Derrin Brandon has been validated as an air traffic controller (ATC). He started working at the CIAA when he was 18 years old, where he learned […]
National Museum to display rare diving artefacts
(CNS Local Life): The International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame (ISDHF) has announced a one-year partnership with the Cayman Islands National Museum (CINM) to showcase some of the hall’s collection of rare artefacts. Over the last 15 years, the ISDHF has acquired some of the most historically significant pieces for scuba diving, reflecting the growth […]
Cayman Cricket scores major sponsor
(CNS Local Life): Cayman Cricket has taken on a main corporate sponsor to help support the growth and development of the sport. The organisation’s objectives for the next few years include plans to increase opportunities for families and individuals across all sections of the community to get involved in playing the sport, to make the […]
Residential requirements for candidates
Does the candidate have to live in the area for which he is running? What happens if a district doesn’t have anyone wanting to run? Auntie’s answer: There have been several election-related questions of late, and I expect more to come as we get closer to May 2017. I have to say I am encouraged […]
Golden Spoons Review: Star Island
(CNS Foodie): Star Island on Cayman Brac is not a dinner venue. If you arrive for dinner you will likely find yourself at the only occupied table watching a series of customers collect take-away orders in an otherwise empty restaurant, which doesn’t make for the best ambience. Arrive at lunch time on a weekend and […]
Lands and Survey officer named employee of the year
(CNS Local Life): Philbert McFarlane, from the Lands and Survey Department, has won the Deputy Governor’s Award 2015-2016, selected from the 12 finalists who took home the individual Employee of the Month honours over the year. Governor Helen Kilpatrick and Deputy Governor Franz Manderson hosted the award ceremony, which was held 16 November at Government […]
Inmates’ skills paraded at Pirates Week
(CNS Local Life): Inmates from HM Cayman Islands Prison Service (HMCIPS) put their carpentry skills to work, building a wagon that was featured in the Pirates Week float parade, held 12 November 2016. Members of the prison workshop built the wagon at the request of the Cayman Islands’ Civil Service Association Co-operative Credit Union, whose […]
Discarded shopping carts a nuisance
Foster’s Food Fair shopping carts (including the new ones) are along the roadside all over the island. This is unsightly and very concerning to me. I am certain the loss and destruction of these carts are costing FFF not to mention the customers! Can something be put in place? When I travel abroad I am not […]
Pirates Week parade celebrates ‘Age of Romance’
(CNS Local Life): Crowds gathered on the waterfront were treated to the annual Pirates Week parade Saturday, 12 November, as floats of all descriptions passed by. The popular event showcased creative forces from the various districts with the East End entry taking top honours in the float competition, besting George Town by a single point, […]
Are diners required to pay automatic gratuities?
What’s the legal position on gratuities in Cayman? I’ve had kickback when I’ve asked restaurants to remove an automatic gratuity of 16%. If this is really voluntary, I’d prefer to make my own decision rather than a random rate selected by the restaurant owner as enough to compensate their staff as they don’t pay them […]
Brac trains for mass casualty emergency
(CNS Local Life): Between 7 and 11 November, 20 people in Cayman Brac received training in mass casualty management (MCM), in a course sponsored by the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO) and Hazard Management Cayman Islands (HMCI). Course coordinator, HMCI Awareness and Communications Officer Simon Boxall explained, “Sometime ago we were able to train a […]
Fire Service holds high-rise training
(CNS Local Life): The Cayman Islands Fire Service recently held a full-scale training exercise, and reviewed all strategies and tactics on how to react when a high-rise emergency occurs. Chief Fire Officer David Hails said “Operation Up Close and Personal” was a success for his department, as a group of firefighters completed the training exercise […]
Cayman to host boxing star’s ‘rumble’
(CNS): Boxing fans are said to be in for a spectacular event in the New Year following the announcement that a legend of the sport will be hosting a major bout in Cayman. Local fighters will be taking part in an international competition with boxing star Manny Pacquiao when he hosts the “Island Rumble”. Part […]
