Archive for 2016
Large serving of Rundown soon come
(CNS): With rehearsals well underway, the cast and crew at the Cayman National Cultural Foundation are cooking up this year’s serving of ‘Rundown’. Having collected plenty of comic ingredients over the last year since the last amusing theatrical meal, local audiences can look forward to a hilarious portion next month when the curtain goes up […]
Making a complaint about a government department
Who can I turn to for assistance at the labour office. A certain officer has had my case now going on to 9 weeks, give or take a few days. Every time I go to the office or call for her, I get the lame duck excuses such as “in a meeting”…….”busy”………”not seeing clients today”…….Please […]
CCMI hires coral restoration expert
(CNS): Dr Steve Whalan recently joined the Central Caribbean Marine Institute (CCMI) as a Senior Research Scientist with expertise in coral reef ecology. Dr Whalan brings a vast amount of knowledge and skills to CCMI, an institute that has won awards through the National Science Foundation and the UK Darwin Initiative. His research has unraveled […]
No reply to FOI request
Who is responsible for the FOI integrity? I made an inquiry and instead of getting a response from the FOI as outlined in their formal policy, I received a call from the RCIPS and called out on harassment. Apparently the question I raised was offensive to the person I was inquiring about. I don’t know […]
Customs welcomes four new officers
(CNS): As four new customs officers entered the service last week, having gone through three months of intensive training, Finance Minister Marco Archer encouraged them to apply the Customs Laws and Regulations fairly and fearlessly and warned them to “aoid temptation and corruption in conducting your duties”. Monique Barnett, Christopher Myles, Gerome Bodden and George […]
Native Sons reveal work two decades on
(CNS): Twenty years after leading local artists Wray Banker, Al Ebanks and Miguel Powery first showed their work collectively at an exhibition at Government House, the group known as “Native Sons”, which now also includes Nasaria Suckoo Chollette, Gordon Solomon, Randy Chollette, Chris Christian, Nickola McCoy Snell and Horacio Esteban, are back at the National […]
Bodden Town walking track almost complete
(CNS): Work is underway to construct and surface a new four-lane walking track at the Bodden Town Primary School, which will boost the school’s track programme and be used to supplement district track meets held by the Cayman Islands Athletic Association. With track and field being one of the Cayman Island’s focus areas, Sports Minister Osbourne […]
Golden Spoons Review: Grand Old House
(CNS Foodie): Before I get going on the review for Grand Old House, I have a confession to make. I’ve neglected even considering GOH as a dinner option for years. After looking at their dinner menu online, I remember thinking how boring and mundane it was. Here we are three years later, and my partner […]
Caymanian status eligibility for wife
I am a Caymanian and married a foreign woman four years ago. She has permanent residency and after the seven years of marriage she will apply for Cayman status. Our problem is that I am looking to leave Cayman as it is just getting too expensive to live here, but I will return after I […]
Chief officer to head Culture and Heritage Committee
(CNS): A Cabinet-appointed steering committee of public and private sector stakeholders is working closely with the Ministry of Culture regarding all matters relating to the development of the first National Culture and Heritage Policy and Strategic Plan. The policy will provide a documented framework for government to address Cayman’s heritage and culture and the conservation, […]
Volunteer opportunities in Cayman
I am fairly new to the island but would like to be more involved with the local community. I am not sure what I want to do exactly, but would appreciate some suggestions on organisations I could join. Auntie’s answer: You are in luck, because for a small island, Cayman has a remarkably large number […]
Golden Spoons Review: Calypso Grill
(CNS Foodie): When I go out to eat, I’m super critical. But let’s face it, serving is not rocket science; a good personality will get you a long way, and if you have common sense, you’re in the money. Add a little time management skills and you have the perfect dining experience. Well tonight I […]
Sports Banquet makes history on Little Cayman
(CNS): History was made on Saturday, 2 April, when the first ever Sports Awards Banquet was held in Little Cayman. More than 60 people, including Sports Minister Osbourne Bodden and Sports Director Colin Anglin converged on the Little Cayman Beach Resort for the awards ceremony. In his address Minister Bodden stated that he was honoured […]
Young musicians to compete for top title
(CNS): The ninth Butterfield Young Musician of the Year competition will take place on Saturday, 30 April, at the Prospect Playhouse starting at 6:30pm. This year’s Judges are Grammy Award-winning Conductor, John McLaughlin Williams; Dr Catherine Rand, Director of Bands, Associate Professor of Music at the University of Southern Mississippi; and Stephanie Williams, former Education […]
Usain Bolt and Allyson Felix to headline Cayman Invitational
(CNS): World and Olympic Games champions Usain Bolt (JAM) and Allyson Felix (USA) will headline the fifth staging of the Cayman Invitational, which is set for Saturday, 14 May, at the Truman Bodden Sports Complex and will be televised for the first time on ESPN. The meet will also welcome 2012 Olympic 100m silver medallist Carmelita Jeter […]
Cayman to host international volleyball tournament
(CNS): Teams from twelve countries, including the Cayman Islands, will take part in the NORCECA Beach Volleyball Tournament, which will be held on Seven Mile Beach next to Calico Jacks on 22-24 April. Cayman will be entering three teams (two female and one male), who will be competing against teams from Belize, Canada, Curacao, El […]
New residents seek US education for children
Our family will be moving to Cayman in a few months with our two school-age children, one in primary school and the other finishing up grade nine. We are American and I am wondering what are the options for getting a US education in Cayman? Auntie’s answer: As you would expect, most schools (both government […]
Kids get on their horses over Easter
(CNS): Over the recent school break, Cayman Riding School hosted their annual Easter horse camp. Tracey Surrey, school owner and riding instructor, noted they run a popular after-school riding programme but also cater to students over holidays, including riders as young as five years old.
