Archive for August, 2018
CIPS issues Cayman Airways stamp collection
(CNS Local Life): The Cayman Islands Postal Service has releases a new collection of four stamps to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Cayman Airways Ltd (CAL) that each depict an aircraft in CAL’s current fleet.
Golden Spoons Review: Saltwater Grill
(CNS Foodie): I am always eager to try a new restaurant that emerges on the scene, but prefer to wait a while to let them work out the bugs (hopefully, not literally!). While Saltwater Grill has been open for just a few months, it is the latest addition to a chain of restaurants, each with […]
CNCF celebrates release of folk music album
(CNS Local Life): The Cayman National Cultural Foundation (CNCF) held a launch party to celebrate the release of a double album of Caymanian folk music, featuring the Cayman Islands Folk Singers and North Side Kitchen Band. About 200 people attended the event for the CD, “Come Back Home”, held Thursday, 16 August at Grand Old […]
Do gas station pumps measure fuel equally?
Every gas station in the US I’ve ever been to has a tamper-proof seal from a regulatory body sealing the measurement mechanism for a fuel pump and noting the date it was last inspected. However, I have never seen an equivalent here in the Cayman Islands. How can customers be certain that the volume of […]
RCIPS urges traffic safety around schools
(CNS Local Life): Monday is the start of a new academic year at all government schools, and the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service is reminding drivers about particular traffic issues that impact road safety during morning commuting, especially in the Eastern Districts. the police noted that between the hours of 7:00am and 8:30am, the Poindexter […]
How loud can you play music when driving?
I was wondering if there was some sort of legal limit on how loud music should be in one’s car? I have stopped next to people whose music is booming and I myself have had music playing very loudly in my car (some music is just better loud). I ask this because when I have […]
Chess stays on the board in schools
(CNS Local Life): For the second year running, law firm Ogier is sponsoring the Cayman Chess in Schools programme, which introduces year three pupils to the strategy game as part of the curriculum to build up a range of skills including critical thinking and advanced maths, alongside fostering students’ confidence and respect.
Flag Football: Panthers crush Maples
(CNS Local Life): The last game on Saturday’s schedule of flag football was tense, as both teams (Maples Vs Panthers) could not break past each other’s lines of defense for most of the game, with interceptions being common play. Team Panther managed to score two touchdowns over the course of the game when their plays started […]
Miss World Cayman contestants named
(CNS Local Life): Four Miss World Cayman Islands contestants will be taking part in the inaugural dedicated pageant on Saturday, 29 September set for the Harquail Theatre at 7pm. The official platform for the pageant is “Protection of the Environment”, with “Elements” the theme for this year’s competition, the Miss World Cayman Islands committee explained […]
Registration open for Breeze Fusion 5K
(CNS Local Life): Organisers of the 12th annual Breeze Fusion 5K Walk/Run, set for 3 November, are hoping to better the record total of more than 250 runners and walkers who participated in last year’s event. Radio Cayman and Breeze FM also are looking to improve on the results from the Cayman Brac leg, which […]
When working doesn’t need a work permit
I’m the spouse of a work permit holder. I have some work for an overseas company which I can do from home. What’s the legal position for me to do so? Am I expected to get a work permit (they have no physical presence in Cayman)? Auntie’s answer: Your particular circumstances apparently are not specifically […]
National Gallery celebrates fashion design
(CNS Local Life): The National Gallery of Cayman Islands (NGCI) is opening a new exhibition, “Art of Fashion”, starting with a preview for members on Friday, 24 August, and running until 28 November. Curated by NGCI director Natalie Urquhart with assistance from Simon Tatum, the gallery called the exhibition “an examination of the worlds of […]
Summer interns give back
(CNS Local Life): A group of summer interns recently volunteered at the National Council of Voluntary Organisations (NCVO ) as part of their annual community service day. The 13 students, who have been interning at EY Cayman, spent a day volunteer ring at the NCVO’s “New To You” Bargain Shop, sorting donated items, whose sales […]
DoT launches new website
(CNS Local Life): As part of a campaign to publicise information on the Department of Tourism’s (DoT) global marketing efforts, the DoT has launched a dedicated website, www.OurCayman.ky. The DoT says the aim to use the site to ensure that the community is aware of the work done around the globe to market the Cayman […]
Beach access at Boggy Sand
There is a beach access sign located on the south side of the entrance to the Boggy Sands development being built now on West Bay Road, just north of Cemetery Beach. The first part of the beach access path from West Bay Road to Boggy Sand Road is overgrown with plants and tree roots. The path […]
Cayman opens Olympic headquarters
(CNS Local Life): The Cayman Islands now has a dedicated Olympic House with the official opening of the facility Thursday, 16 August. The new headquarters include a training area, offices for the leadership of the Cayman Islands Olympic Committee (CIOC), a mini-museum depicting the history of the committee, a small library and a gift shop […]
DEH holds Legionnaires’ disease workshop
(CNS Local Life): Last month 18 environmental health professionals from the Department of Environmental Health (DEH) and Water Authority-Cayman took part in a two-day training session on “Legionellosis: Risk Management for Building Water Systems”. The DEH Laboratory organised the session, held 16-17 July at the University College of the Cayman Islands. Ruth Otero and Armando […]
JPs volunteer their time at GAB
(CNS Local Life): Three justices of the peace are providing their services to anyone who needs them in the lobby of the Government Administration Building on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays between 9:00am and noon. The Council of the Justices of the Peace Association launched the service on 16 July to provide easy access for the […]
