Archive for January 18th, 2017
When will the airport runway project take off?
A year or so ago our tourism minister revealed plans to begin extending the runway at Owen Roberts International Airport. I have not heard a peep since. Is this initiative alive or dead? Auntie’s answer: I would say that the plan is not dead, but taking a little rest. According to the Cayman Islands Airports […]
Government workers honoured for long service
(CNS Local Life): The government is recognising 288 public servants at the 2017 Civil Service Long Service Awards, being held this month. Organised by Deputy Governor Franz Manderson and the Civil Service Association, the ceremonies will celebrate those civil servants who have reached milestone anniversaries of 25, 30, 35, 40 and 45 years in government […]
Applications open for UWC places worldwide
(CNS Local Life): UWC Cayman Islands, the local national committee of the global educational movement, is seeking candidates for its 2017 selection process, which begins with a written application due Tuesday, 7 February. This opportunity to complete secondary studies at United World Colleges (UWC) overseas is available to high-achieving Caymanian students who will be 16 […]
Firm delivers Christmas cheer to Crisis Centre
(CNS Local Life): A local firm has donated US$20,000 and toys to the Cayman Islands Crisis Centre (CICC) through its annual Christmas fundraiser. HighWater Limited raised the money and gifts through the generosity of colleagues in the fund industry, who were invited to a Champagne breakfast ahead of the holiday. The firm also treated more […]
