Archive for April, 2017
Cayman equestrians set for Caribbean challenge
(CNS Local Life): The Cayman Islands Equestrian Federation (CIEF) has selected its Cayman teams for the Caribbean Equestrian Association’s (CEA) Caribbean Dressage Challenge. Representing the adult squad are Jessica McTaggart-Giuzio, Tracey Surrey and Stephanie Lloyd, all of whom are professional riders, while Anja van Genderen and sisters Megan and Abbey Swartz comprise the children’s team. […]
Customs staff recognised for customer service
(CNS Local Life): Four customs staffers were commended on Friday, 31 March 2017 in a surprise celebration for their excellent customer service. Customs officers Barry Solomon, Brandi Sherieff and Kara Ebanks as well as customs porter Stephen Walton received fruit baskets as tokens of appreciation presented jointly by a member of the Cayman Islands public […]
Curious about new construction
What is being built on the beach in front of Bodden Town Cemetery? Auntie’s answer: I can help point you in the right direction for this question but you are going to have to do a bit of research to get the answer you seek. I did first ask the Ministry of Planning for guidance. […]
U-15 national football team needs funds for training
(CNS Local Life): The Cayman Islands U-15 national football team has launched a community fundraising campaign to raise money to assist in the development and training of the squad in the final months leading up to the CONCACAF Boys U-15 Championship in August 2017. The team’s coaches have a number of training opportunities in mind […]
Brac students win senior Battle of the Books
(CNS Local Life): After flying in to compete for the first time in the Lera Parchment Battle of the Books competition, a team from Layman E Scott High School on Cayman Brac went home victorious as senior division champions. The annual event was held at Sir John A. Cumber Primary School in West Bay on […]
Toronto mas band joining Batabano
(CNS Local Life): Canadian masquerade (mas) band, Carnival Nationz, will be participating for the first time at Cayman Carnival Batabano, set for 4-6 May 2017. The group has won the “Band of the Year” award at Toronto’s Caribana festival multiple times. In addition to providing a new carnival experience for local Batabano masqueraders, the band is offering […]
Outdoor events can lead to rubbish problem
It seems that some event took place over a recent weekend along South Sound. Now someone has collected the garbage but left the bags (some untied) by the beach. The same happens every time there is an event at the Lions Centre when the whole surrounding area seems full with litter, especially those areas which […]
Golden Spoons Review: Lola
(CNS Foodie): A true city-style café is somewhat of an anomaly here in Cayman. Coffee houses, yes. Restaurants, yes. But where are those sweet spots, where one can grab a coffee, snack or meal and a glass of wine without going all out? Nestled neatly along the Paseo in Camana Bay is Lola, offering a […]
Young players serve up quality tennis
(CNS Local Life): The Cayman Islands Tennis Club hosted their third tournament of the 2017 season, with 33 juniors taking part across all divisions. The PwC Junior Circuit Tennis Tournament attracted some new juniors as well in the under 10 group. All finals were played Saturday, 1 April at the club. Many of the juniors […]
Pre-K kids dress for success at career day
(CNS Local Life): The pre-kindergarten class at Triple C School showed off their career choices on Friday, 31 March, by dressing as police officers, doctors, mechanics, engineers, cowgirls, veterinarians and fire fighters. Each student in Antoinette Cowan’s class also shared a bit about their what they would do and why.
Brazilian Olympian inspires Cayman swimmers
(CNS Local Life): One of the world’s best 200 freestylers, Brazilian Olympian Nicolas Nilo Cesar de Oliveira, held two clinics for competitive swimmers in Cayman on Saturday, 1 April. After those sessions, he attended an evening event where he shared his unique journey to becoming one of the best in his sport, stated a Stingray […]
Waiting for improvements to Public Beach
OK, so the Kimpton hotel has opened but when are we getting the dog park plus walking and cycling paths in the area that Dart promised as part of the deal for government closing the road by Public Beach? Auntie’s answer: The short answer is that those changes are coming, but the final plans have […]
Open-water swim floats 18 teams
(CNS Local Life): The Cayman Islands Amateur Swimming Association (CIASA) hosted the Massive Open Water Relay Saturday, 25 March, with 18 teams of four competitors each swimming either 400m per leg (12 and under) or 600m (over 12). Also attending the event was Brazilian Olympian Nicolas Nilo Oliveira, who was on island for a Stingray […]
Free screenings offered for World Health Day
(CNS Local Life): As part of observances of World Health Day 7 April, whose theme this year is “Depression: let’s talk”, the Health Services Authority (HSA) is again offering free screenings (blood sugar and blood pressure). Starting today (3 April) through 7 April, health screenings will be offered throughout the islands, including all district health […]
Kids come out for Gaelic football
(CNS Local Life): The Cayman Islands Kids Gaelic Football Club hosted a free training and games session Saturday, 18 March, at the Camana Bay CIS Football Pitch and Arts and Recreation Centre (ARC). This event attracted 53 children aged 5 to 16 from schools all over the Island, and included indoor agility and movement equipment […]
Film on Cayman’s suffragettes premieres
(CNS Local Life): The Ministry of Gender Affairs will be screening the premiere of Her Story is Our History: The Women’s Suffrage Movement in the Cayman Islands on 6 April 2017. The public is invited to attend the viewing of the 22-minute documentary, which tells the story of the courageous women who signed petitions and […]
Beach needs to be cleaned up
I have a question about all the trash on the beach in front of Royal Palms. Every single morning their beach is completely littered with plastic cups, straws, broken bottles and general trash. Are there any regulations regarding littering for these venues? Imagine what tourists must think walking along the beach. It’s literally a dump. All those […]
