Archive for June, 2018
Zak Quappe scholarship lifts flight club
(CNS Local Life): The Zak Quappe Flight Scholarship (ZQFS) has made a donation to the Cayman Airways Flight Club (Clifton Hunter High School chapter) to help send a member to the Florida Institute of Technology’s week-long flight camp this summer. The $1,200 donation is one of many contributions from business sponsors for this year’s camp […]
Cayman attends regional integrity conference
(CNS Local Life): Cayman Islands representatives joined country leaders from across the Caribbean at a Commonwealth integrity and anti-corruption conference that opened this week in the Turks and Caicos Islands. The fourth annual conference of the Commonwealth Caribbean Association of Integrity Commissions and Anti-Corruption Bodies is themed “Counting the Real Cost of Corruption – Engaging […]
Paid work experience not allowed
As an expat on a work permit can my 16-year-old son do work experience without a work permit? Can it be paid at all and is there a time limit? He wants to become a doctor and has been offered a placement over the summer. They offered to pay him a small amount to cover […]
Young cancer survivor gives back to hospital
(CNS Local Life): Paediatric patients at the Cayman Islands Hospital can expect a more pleasant experience during their visit, thanks to the charity of a five-year-old brain cancer survivor and her family. On 31 May, Mechon and Tommy Ebanks, parents of cancer survivor Skylar May “Mimi” Ebanks, spread awareness of childhood cancer and gave back […]
Bracket set for Cayman Islands Classic
(CNS Local Life): Game matchups have been finalised for the second annual Cayman Islands Classic, with eight teams competing in the basketball tournament, set for 19-21 November at the John Gray High School gymnasium. Akron will face Clemson in the opening game followed by Georgia and Illinois State.
Cayman Brac CERT established
(CNS Local Life): Cayman Brac now has a dedicated Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) with the 52 residents who completed their training celebrated at a graduation ceremony held Saturday, 2 June, at the Seafarers and Veterans Hall. The 26-hour course comprised training in first aid/CPR, fire safety and suppression, disaster preparedness, stress management/disaster psychology, search […]
Charity event pulls in funds for Special Olympics
(CNS Local Life): Ahead of the opening of the Special Olympics National Games this week, the inaugural Kirkland Franklin Memorial Fire Truck Pull attracted six teams in an effort to raise money for Special Olympics Cayman Islands (SOCI) athletes. Representatives of four law enforcement agencies, along with two corporate teams, participated in the event, held […]
Wants to recycle batteries
I recently changed the batteries in all my smoke detectors, and numerous handheld controllers. So, I have close to 20 household batteries to recycle. But I can’t find battery recycle bins in Camana Bay any more (they used to be in each building). Where else on island can I drop these recycled batteries? Auntie’s answer: […]
Law school founding director dies
(CNS Local Life): Truman Bodden Law School (TBLS) founding director Peter Rowe died 2 June 2018. Rowe accepted the role of director when invited to assist in establishing the school, originally known as the Cayman Islands Law School, by then-Minister of Education Truman Bodden.
Celebrations begin for Coat of Arms jubilee
(CNS Local Life): One of just two surviving Vestrymen who were serving in office when the Cayman Islands was granted its own coat of arms in 1958 kicked-off the Diamond Jubilee celebrations of the culturally significant historical symbol Monday. Captain Owen Farrington unveiled the new replacement warrant, which recently arrived from the UK after the […]
U11 Boys prepare for FA Cup semifinals
(CIFA): Four clubs sealed their place in the Cayman Islands Football Association (CIFA) Boys Under 11 FA Cup semifinals as the second-round games played this past Saturday, 2 June produced some exciting football and plenty of goals. Future SC, which received a bye to the second round, defeated Latinos FC A 6-0 with their top […]
Can a tourist be granted a work permit?
I have a friend visiting. She is in the hospitality industry and was thinking of applying for a couple of jobs. She came in as a tourist. Is she allowed to do this or what are the restrictions? Auntie’s answer: There are actually two different issues at play. A Department of Immigration official explained, “The […]
Gas station restricts Sunday beer sales to cases only
On a recent Sunday I went to [a certain] gas station to purchase beer. I was informed by several members of staff that their Sunday licence only permitted them to sell beer by the case (24 cans/bottles) and that I would have to combine my purchase with that of other people to meet this minimum […]
Golden Apples honour teachers
(CNS Local Life): A dozen influential teachers were recognised for their outstanding contributions to the Cayman Islands’ education system at the 2018 Golden Apple Awards held Saturday, 26 May. Almost 200 people attended the ceremony, including business and community leaders, and government representatives, to support teachers from local public and private schools.
Course teaches mental health first aid
(CNS Local Life): In a course facilitated by the Cayman Islands Health Services Authority (HSA), 60 professionals were recently trained to be qualified mental health first aiders. The two-day programme equipped those taking part with the knowledge and confidence necessary to recognise the crucial warning signs and symptoms of mental ill health and provide help […]
Nominations open for Proud of Them awards
(CNS Local Life): The public is being asked to submit to nominations to the Proud of Them award scheme, which recognises excellence among young people in the Cayman Islands. The nomination period runs through 20 June 2018, targeting youth from age 10-25 who are reaching new heights of achievement in academics, sports, their career, culture, […]
The legality of transporting fuels
On OfReg’s website it states any vehicle transporting dangerous goods needs to have a permit. Does this mean every vehicle needs a permit as they carry gas or diesel in the fuel tanks? It also seems to apply to propane tanks for BBQs as well. Would this also be the case? It states for any amount […]
Kanuga notches another ultramarathon
(CNS Local Life): Ultramarathoner Kerri Kanuga, representing the Cayman Islands, finished first in the masters age group and fourth among female athletes at the 11th annual Keys 100, held 19-20 May 2018 in the Florida Keys. Out of the 175 athletes who started the race, 143 finished the course.
