Archive for December, 2017
Ground broken on YMCA ropes course
(CNS Local Life): A groundbreaking ceremony was held Saturday, 9 December for the ropes challenge course being built by the YMCA with funds from the 2017 Deputy Governor’s 5K Challenge, an event that took place in April with about 2,000 participants and raised a record $85,000 from the walk/runs held in Cayman Brac and […]
UCCI honours students on the Brac
(CNS Local Life): The University College of the Cayman Islands (UCCI) held its first-ever honours convocation on Cayman Brac last month, with nine students recognised for achieving a GPA of 3.5 or above. UCCI Cayman Brac campus director Martin Keeley said it was very exciting to have the event on the island for the first […]
VIP treatment of MLA at airport
Today I arrived in Cayman on the same flight as a Member of the Legislative Assembly and his wife. Why is it that upon disembarking they were taken directly through Immigration and Customs without queueing and then skipped the (very long) line to pay their duty? I’d like to point out that the Member was […]
Golden Spoons Review: Café Amazon
(CNS Foodie): I will admit to having a soft spot for Café Amazon since it seems to be one of the few businesses on this island trying to make a difference by embracing the idea of a zero carbon footprint. They also say they source their ingredients locally and use organic coffees and teas. So […]
Haines ends marathon year with boost to CCMI
(CNS Local Life): Derek Haines, Cayman’s remarkable fundraiser, completed a year of raising money for the Central Caribbean Marine Institute (CCMI) by taking part in the Intertrust Cayman Islands Marathon Sunday, 3 December. He ended his 2017 “Volcanoes and Marathons” challenge by running 26.2 miles as part of his goal to raise $50,000 to support […]
Removing an MLA from office
While I am familiar with the process for removing a premier and the speaker from the speakership, the process for removing an MLA from the Legislative Assembly entirely is unfamiliar to me. Would I be correct in assuming that it includes a formal review and a vote in the LA? Also in the case of […]
Young people make Cayman proud
(CNS Local Life): Bodden Town was amply represented in the latest Proud of Them awards, with half of the 12 young people celebrated at a ceremony held 29 November hailing from that district. Each honouree received a Proud of Them certificate and $500, with a profile of each young person to be publicised.
Santa helps support dog-rescue charity
(CNS Local Life): The ninth annual Scubaluminations in aid of the One Dog at a Time (ODAAT) charity, is set for Thursday, 14 December, from 6 pm. Santa will be arriving at the event, held at Rackam’s on the George Town waterfront, on a boat pulled by illuminated, underwater reindeer.
Why will airfares be increasing so much in 2018?
I have noticed while planning some trips next year that some flights have gone up a considerable amount. Is it just the carrier/fuel or has GCM increased their landing fees and passed the costs onto the carriers and in turn onto me? Auntie’s answer: An official with the Cayman Islands Airports Authority confirmed that they […]
Civil service marks disability day
(CNS Local Life): Civil servants, six percent of whom self-identified as persons with a disability in a recent survey, wore yellow and marked International Day of Persons with Disabilities with a photo opportunity outside the Government Administration Building on Monday, 4 December. The observance, whose 2017 theme was “Transformation towards sustainable and resilient society for […]
Cayman Prep and CIS to meet in Under 11 final
(PFL): The stage is set for the championship games in the 2017 CUC Primary Football League (PFL) and CUC Girls’ Primary Football League (GPFL). Semifinals for boys and girls were contested this past Saturday, 2 December, at the Annex Field, with the finals and third-place games set for one week later.
Lighthouse students enjoy a Disney treat
(CNS Local Life): Disney characters, along with crew of the Disney Magic cruise ship, visited the Lighthouse School to deliver early holiday cheer to both students and teachers. The visit, organised by Disney Cruise Lines in conjunction with the Ministry and Department of Tourism, featured Disney characters Mickey Mouse and Pluto alongside crewmembers who donate […]
Caymanian students in London meet premier
(CNS Local Life): More than 40 Caymanian students spent an evening in London with Premier Alden McLaughlin, on Saturday, 2 December, an annual event held at the Cayman Islands Government Offices in Mayfair. For more than 10 years, the office has honoured the tradition of Cayman students getting together in London before the Christmas holidays, […]
Receiving child support when father is not working
I have a child-maintenance question. You mention attachment to earnings if the person is employed. What if the person is self-employed or unemployed or quits the job just before the first attachment of earnings is due? How does the mother of the child receive the child maintenance owed? Auntie’s answer: This question follows on from a […]
YMCA celebrates five years in Cayman
(CNS Local Life): The YMCA is celebrating its fifth anniversary in Cayman with a family fun day on Saturday, 9 December, from 9am to 1pm at the Field of Dreams. The event will include kickball, music, treats and carnival activities like a dunk tank, slip and slide, face painting and photo booth. All activities, food […]
CIFEC apprentices shine at Public Works
(CNS Local Life): Five students from the Cayman Islands Further Education Centre (CIFEC) have recently received internationally recognised City and Guilds of London certification through their apprenticeships with the Public Works Department (PWD). The department’s construction industry training programme is run jointly as a partnership with CIFEC, supported by the private sector.
Local company donates 3D printer to UCCI
(CNS Local Life): Students at the University College of the Cayman Islands (UCCI) now have access to a cutting-edge device that encourages collaboration, and enhances critical-thinking and problem-solving skills whilst providing a fun element of learning. Recently, UCCI received a new Robo-R2 3D printer from the Cayman Spirits Company (CSC) that will further bolster the […]
Minister’s message for International Day of Persons with Disabilities
(Minister for Education, Youth, Sports, Agriculture and Lands Juliana O’Connor-Connolly): On 3 December, the world (united) to focus on creating sustainable and resilient communities for all on International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Locally, we will recognise this day on Monday, 4 December, by proudly wearing yellow and thinking about how we can create an […]
