Archive for February, 2017
Canadian veterans visit Cayman
(CNS Local Life): Members of the Cayman Islands Veterans Association (CIVA) hosted 56 Canadian veterans and spouses for a day’s visit to Grand Cayman on Wednesday, 1 February, which included participating in an act of remembrance ceremony at the Elmslie Memorial Church. CIVA vice president Andrew McLaughlin welcomed the visitors and Elmslie pastor Rev. Dr […]
Volunteers needed for Red Sky
(CNS Local Life): For the fifth year, Red Sky at Night, which is produced by the Cayman National Cultural Foundation (CNCF), will offer an evening of performing and visual arts on Saturday, 25 February. As one of the anchor events of Cayfest, the Cayman Islands National Festival of the Arts, Red Sky offers dance, music, […]
Prison Service officer receives employee award
(CNS Local Life): In an effort to continue to highlight outstanding civil servants through the Deputy Governor’s Awards programme, the Ministry of Home Affairs recognised acting supervisor Peter Smith, of HM Cayman Islands Prison Service, on Monday, 30 January. Acting Chief Officer Kathryn Dinspel-Powell presented the Chief Officer’s Choice award for December 2016 to Smith.
Air traffic control trainees validated
(CNS Local Life): Two more young Caymanians have joined the ranks of air traffic controllers at the Charles Kirkconnell International Airport (CKIA) in Cayman Brac. Carley Lazzari and Eric Bodden completed their on-the-job training and were validated as air traffic controllers effective December 2016. Lazzari, who is the only female controller in Cayman Brac, said […]
Who can access police reports?
If an individual were to make a report to the police or through a 911 operator, would it be possible for an individual who works in the Office of the Complaints Commissioner (OCC) to access and read/download/amend the report in any way? Auntie’s answer: When making a police report, it is certainly understandable many people […]
Arts Festival showcases international and homegrown talent
(CNS Local Life): The 2017 eXtra Cayman Arts Festival (CAF), set for 9-11 February, will feature world-class performers Dama Trio from Italy and the Juilliard Jazz Ensemble with Helen Sung, with “fringe” events showcasing local musicians and other artists, including the Cayman Youth Choir and two young vocalists – David Brown and Isabella Rooney.
Law school lecturer presents research in Brussels
(CNS Local Life): After presenting her latest research paper on labour regulation clauses in public procurement to a conference in Brussels, Truman Bodden Law School (TBLS) lecturer Laura Panades, an expert in public-private partnerships, has been selected to inform the European Parliament’s policy agenda for 2016-17. Panades is the course leader of the master of […]
New morning radio show hits the airwaves
(CNS Local Life): Irie 98.9FM has launched a morning show, featuring “Drama” Dane Ramoon and Courtney McTaggart, airing from 6am-10am each weekday. The station, under broadcasting group Hurley’s Media, rolled out the programme Wednesday, 1 February. Ramoon, who has been a local on-air personality for several years, said of the new show, “Broadcasting has always […]
Carrying two health insurance policies
Is a consumer in Grand Cayman allowed to belong to more than one medical insurance scheme? I had thought not, but while in a doctor’s rooms, I overheard someone make a statement that they did have more than one. Auntie’s answer: Yes, you may take out two separate health insurance policies but there is a caveat to […]
Meals on Wheels needs community nourishment
(CNS Local Life): Cayman Islands Meals on Wheels (MOW), which is celebrating 20 years of serving the community’s most vulnerable, the seniors and the infirm, has scheduled several fundraising events for this year, including a gala and dress down day. In 1997, the organisation began by feeding 14 seniors in George Town and over the […]
Registration opens for Off The Beaten Track
(CNS Local Life): The eighth annual Off the Beaten Track 50K ultra-marathon and relay, one of the most challenging athletic events on the Cayman Islands’ sporting calendar, will be taking place Sunday, 26 February. Race founder Kenneth Krys is encouraging teams to sign up for the race, which he said promotes the importance of corporate […]
