Archive for April, 2017
UCCI opens production studio
(CNS Local Life): The University of the Cayman Islands (UCCI) has built a production studio, which is set to become the hub of its media courses and internet-based UCCI TV. Speaking at the ribbon-cutting ceremony held Tuesday, 11 April, UCCI president Roy Bodden said, “This is one more indication of the determination of the University […]
Upset by driver illegally using disabled spot
There is a clearly marked handicapped sign in George Town which is being respected by all we law-abiding citizens of Cayman Islands. But there is one lawyer who challenges this handicapped parking and parks as and when he desires. Is there anything that can be done to make the lawyer accountable to the law as […]
Cyclists ride for Feed Our Future
(CNS Local Life): The Cayman Islands Cycling Association (CICA) partnered with Feed Our Future (FOF) to host the third annual Century Ride, raising a total of $10,500, which will enable the non-profit organisation to provide approximately 2,000 nutritious meals to children in private and public schools. More than 90 participants of all ages and fitness […]
Eligibility for the ‘Caymanian’ immigration queue
1. If someone is naturalised and gets a Cayman passport but does not yet have Caymanian status, what queue would they use at the airport? 2. I have Caymanian status through marriage but never got naturalised and do not hold a Cayman passport. Do I get to go through the immigration line for Caymanians at […]
Sports stars coming to Cayman
(CNS Local Life): Sports figures from the US and New Zealand are headed to Cayman to take part in events scheduled for the end of this month. Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie of the New York Giants and Darrel Young of the Carolina Panthers, from the US National Football League, will be hosting a draft party on Thursday, 27 […]
Mentoring Cayman cruises toward end of 2017 programme
(CNS Local Life): The Chamber of Commerce recently took its 2017 Mentoring Cayman class on a local cruise as part of its annual programme, with students and mentors enjoying a trip around North Sound. Every year a similar trip is organised to give the students a chance to socialise with one another and their mentors.
Community called on to help celebrate children
(CNS Local Life): Ahead of Child Month in May, the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is asking for community support in organising events. While the DCFS finalises its planned activities, the agency is also requesting that local offices, schools, churches and clubs arrange their own events to mark the occasion.
What entity has oversight of the OfReg?
Do you know if this new OfReg is answerable to the Ministry of Planning or is it independent like the Office of the Auditor General?” Auntie’s answer: For those readers who aren’t aware, the Utility Regulation and Competition Office, known as OfReg, is responsible for oversight of Cayman’s telecommunications, electricity and fuel sectors, and eventually […]
Crisis Centre receives Christmas bonus
(CNS Local Life): The Cayman Islands Crisis Centre (CICC) received a late Christmas gift, when one local company recently donating $4,100 raised over the holiday last year. As part of their annual Christmas party, staff at Marsh Management Services raffled donated prizes and presented the proceeds to the centre, which will help with covering operational […]
Youth Services cooks up special summer camps
(CNS Local Life): The Youth Services Unit (YSU) is offering three summer camps aimed at young people from 11-17 years old. James Myles, YSU acting head, explained the camps have a specific focus. “Our camps aim to appeal to older children as so many specifically target younger children. Given the popularity of creative, interactive cookery […]
Regulation of noise pollution
Why doesn’t the Cayman Islands have any laws regarding residential noise pollution? “Environmental noise exposure is associated with adverse effects on human health including hearing loss, heart disease, and changes in stress-related hormone levels,” says the abstract of a recently published research paper found on the National Center for Biotechnology Information website. What about tourists […]
Corporate attorney honoured for volunteer work
(CNS Local Life): A corporate lawyer, more used to winning tough cases than earning plaudits for his caring nature, has earned the 2016 Lee A. Freeman award in “appreciation for his selfless acts of time and dedication to the Legal Befrienders programme”. Simon Raftopoulos, a partner at Appleby (Cayman), was recognised for his 10 years […]
Chamber of Commerce set to clean Cayman for Earth Day
(CNS Local Life): The Chamber of Commerce is making the final preparations ahead of their 2017 Earth Day cleanup set for Saturday, 22 April. This year the organisation has partnered with Guy Harvey to create an exclusive T-shirt, which features a one-of-a-kind logo that he personally designed. “Earth Day is a vital community event that allows […]
Model UN students discuss global issues
(CNS Local Life): The third annual local Model United Nations (MUN) conference took place Tuesday, 4 April with returning teams from Cayman International School (CIS), which again hosted the event; St Ignatius, and Triple C, as well as the newest participating school, Cayman Prep. For this year’s half-day inter-school conference, CAY-MUN II.V, CIS collaborated with […]
Minister’s message for World Health Day
(Premier and Minister for Health Alden McLaughlin): Each year, the Cayman Islands, along with countries around the globe, celebrates World Health Day on 7 April, the date that the World Health Organisation (WHO) was founded. This year the theme is “Depression: Let’s talk”. Depression is a very serious matter that can lead to devastating consequences. […]
Yard-sprucing companies messing up the neighbourhood
It seems that there are yard-maintenance companies who do not bother to pick up the garbage in the public places they are hired to maintain, but rather use their blowers to blow it into the street or into the neighbour’s property. In addition, there is an alarming increase of yard-maintenance companies who do not have […]
Sax player judged top young musician
(CNS Local Life): Saxophonist Marcos Bertran, from St Ignatius High School, took home top honours in the 10th Annual Butterfield Young Musician of the Year competition, which was held Saturday, 1 April 2017 at the Prospect Playhouse. Vocalist Liana DaCosta, from Cayman Prep and High School, was the runner up. Returning judges Stephanie Williams and […]
Football programme promotes inclusivity
(CNS Local Life): For the last four years, the Academy Sports Club’s Football4All programme has been providing children with special needs the opportunity to participate in an organised football programme. Started in 2013, the initiative runs about 40 weeks per year. There are 20 children registered in the programme, which has expanded from young people […]
