Archive for July, 2018
Can all cars use gas containing ethanol?
I’ve passed by Refuel, the new gas station in Industrial Park, several times and noticed the lower prices they offer on their gas. But is the fuel OK to use in all types of cars? I’ve checked their website and cannot find any information about that. Auntie’s answer: I have also been intrigued by the […]
Special Olympics basketball camp names title sponsor
(CNS Local Life): A basketball camp for Special Olympics athletes has been rebranded with the title sponsorship of Cayman National Bank. At the inaugural Cayman National Bank Special Olympics Basketball Camp, set for 7 November, 35 athletes are expected to participate. Special Olympics Cayman Islands is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, while Special Olympics […]
Golden Spoons Review: Health City Café
(CNS Foodie): A family member’s recent stay at Health City Cayman Islands in East End resulted in many meals taken at that hospital’s cafeteria, the Health City Café. While food consumed at a medical facility has never previously motivated me to review it (except for ones that would have included a few choice, non-printable words), […]
How do you keep scorpions away?
UPDATED: Recently I’ve found a couple of scorpions in my house. I was able to deal with them but have a few questions. How do they get into the house and how do you stop them from coming? Also, am I correct that the scorpions found here are not lethal? Auntie’s answer: I have just […]
Ice on Ice sparkles with record donation
(CNS Local Life): The eighth annual Ice on Ice fundraiser held last month raised more than $17,000 for the Cayman Islands Cancer Society (CICS), a record amount for the event. All of the proceeds from ticket sales and games at the casino and cocktails affair benefitted CICS.
Meals on Wheels takes on new food provider
(CNS Local Life): On the heels of long-time meals provider, Rehoboth Ministries, led by Beulah McField, closing its kitchen operations, Meals on Wheels has added a new contractor to feed seniors in need in the George Town and West Bay districts. Starting this week, Champion House has joined the three other contractors to produce the […]
Mentoring Cayman benefits another group of students
(CNS Local Life): As Mentoring Cayman concluded its 15th year, 43 students from public and private schools recently completed the youth empowerment and development programme. Jointly launched by the Chamber of Commerce and Ministry of Youth in 2002, the initiative has assisted more than 1,400 mentors and students in establishing trusting relationships.
RCIPS recognises outstanding service for 2017
(CNS Local Life): PC Christopher Donaldson of the Community Policing Department (CPD) was named Police Officer of the Year at the Outstanding Service Awards the RCIPS held last week at Government House. The awards recognise the efforts of officers who performed exceptionally throughout 2017, as well as support staff and community members who contributed significantly […]
Is McKeeva Bush a ‘doctor’?
Updated with response from McKeeva Bush: I was on the Legislative Assembly website and noticed that in the biography section, McKeeva Bush is given the title “Dr”. I don’t recall him ever earning a university degree, much less a PhD. When did he earn his doctorate? Auntie’s answer: I checked the website and you are […]
Pastor writes history of Baptists in Cayman
(CNS Local Life): Randy Von Kanel, senior pastor of the Cayman Islands Baptist Church, has written a book chronicling the origin and history of the Baptists in the Cayman Islands. Titled “Our Baptist Story: From England to the Cayman Islands”, the publication records the more than 130-year history of Baptists here.
Limits on importing frozen meat for personal use
I have lived on the Brac for over 30 years and when I return from the US I always bring in frozen meat that complies with the regulations of the Agricultural Department. The last time I came in I claimed all my frozen meat but the customs officer who checked my things was, obviously, out […]
Joey Hew attends Commonwealth ICT Forum
(CNS Local Life): Minister for Commerce, Planning and Infrastructure Joey Hew recently attended the annual Commonwealth Information Communications Technologies (ICTs) Forum in London. The biennial meeting, held 18-20 June and first convened in 2014, is an opportunity for Commonwealth ICT ministers to discuss matters of common interest to pave the way for building consensus.
Alicia Thompson called to the bar
(CNS Local Life): Alicia Thompson has completed her articles of clerkship with Maples and Calder and was admitted as an attorney-at-law in the Cayman Islands by Justice Richard Williams last month. She attended Truman Bodden Law School (TBLS), where she received a bachelor of laws in 2015, and completed the legal practice course with commendation […]
Students get inspired over the summer
(CNS Local Life): A group of 20 Caymanian students, the first wave of Dart’s 2018 Minds Inspired summer Work-X, has started work experience, in such fields as finance, marketing, business innovations, human resources and IT. Through this programme, the students are able to contribute to active projects, designed to meet real business objectives.
