Archive for August, 2018
Succession planning in operation at Airports Authority
(CNS Local Life): The Cayman Islands Airports Authority (CIAA) is putting succession planning into action for the post of chief airport operations officer, having selected Wayne DaCosta to be trained towards that position, with both education opportunities and experience at international airports. DaCosta recently received his Master’s Degree (MSc) in Airport Planning and Management, having […]
Permanent resident wants to join the RCIPS
I see that the RCIPS has now opened up recruitment to include expats who have been legally resident for at least four years. A few years back, it used to be the same, we had to be on Island a certain amount of time in order to apply. When I reached the required time, they […]
Community officers reach out to children’s home
(CNS Local Life): Officers from the Bodden Town Community Policing Department (CPD) recently hosted a BBQ and fun day at the Frances Bodden Children’s Home for kids and staff. The Friday, 10 August, event was put together by PC Norice Artwell and AC Tameka Joseph-Ricketts, who organised food and activities for the children, including a […]
Camp encourages healthy cooking
(CNS Local Life): The Cayman Heart Fund (CHF) recently held a Get Active cooking camp, part of its ongoing initiative to help families live healthier lifestyles through health screenings, nutritional education and motivating them to participate in regular exercise. Students and their families were invited to take part in this summer’s camp held in July, […]
Is speeding ticket still valid?
What is the statute of limitations on issuing a speeding ticket in Grand Cayman? Auntie’s answer: I followed up with the reader to clarify that more than six months have elapsed since he was stopped for speeding and he has not received the ticket, so he was wondering if the statute of limitations has expired. […]
National Trust issues passport to adventure
(CNS Local Life): Visitors and residents can now go on an island-wide scavenger hunt in Grand Cayman thanks to the release of a National Trust for the Cayman Islands booklet pointing the way toward many obscure spots. The “Explorer Passport to Grand Cayman” features photos of sites and includes a map and stickers that will […]
Final drive to ‘Stuff the Bus’
(CNS Local Life): Organisers are encouraging the public to help “Stuff the Bus” before the campaign ends Saturday, 18 August. The annual initiative to collect school supplies for children in need has been spearheaded by Caribbean Alliance Insurance Company and media partner Z99. Coordinators will be bundling the supplies and delivering them to students before […]
Donation will improve eating area at pre-school
(CNS Local Life): A local company is stepping in to sponsor upgrades to the dining area at Miss Nadine’s Pre-School that will be completed by the end of this month. The donation from heavy equipment and drilling contractors Watler and Hislop Services will be used to build an eating area for the young students as […]
Looking for therapy for swallowing difficulty
I’m trying to find a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) on Grand Cayman who is able to administer the McNeill Dysphagia Therapy Programme (MDTP). I have dysphagia as a result of radiation therapy 16 years ago to my neck to treat cancer. A side effect is damage to my swallowing mechanism. MDTP looks promising to help restore […]
Applications open for Chevening Scholarships
(CNS Local Life): The Chevening Secretariat is accepting applications until 6 November for UK Government scholarships to study in the UK in 2019/2020. Chevening Scholarships are awarded to individuals with demonstrable leadership potential who also have strong academic backgrounds. The scholarship offers full financial support for future leaders to study for any eligible master’s degree […]
Caitlin Tyson crowned Miss Cayman
(CNS Local Life): Caitlin Tyson, 24, was crowned Miss Cayman Islands 2018 at a pageant held Saturday, 11 August. In addition to getting the opportunity to represent Cayman at the Miss Universe competition set for Bangkok, Thailand, in December, Tyson was awarded a $70,000 Ministry of Tourism scholarship.
Weather service interns learn forecasting
(CNS Local Life): Three students have interned at the Cayman Islands National Weather Service (CINWS) this year, enabling them to gain hands-on experience in the field of forecasting. In addition to taking on interns, the service has also hosted class visits from both public and private schools.
Resist urge to remove barrier to beach
If it is clearly labelled as public access to the beach and blocked, can’t anyone from the public just tear down the barrier without having to complain to Planning? Auntie’s answer: I realise it is tempting to get in there and take care of the offending blockage yourself, but there are legal considerations. A Department […]
Cayman hosting international football tourney
(CNS Local Life): The Cayman Islands Football Association (CIFA) will host Group D of the Caribbean Football Union Boys’ Under 14 Challenge Series this weekend with two matches each on Saturday, 18 August; Monday, 20 August; and Wednesday, 22 August at the Ed Bush Field in West Bay.
U15 Girls lose consolation match
(CNS Local Life): The Cayman Islands Girls’ Under 15 National Football Team completed play in the 2018 CONCACAF Girls’ Under 15 Championships going down 1-0 to Barbados in the group stage second-place game. Following on from their disappointing loss to St Lucia the day before in the Group E decider, the Cayman Islands team faced […]
Dog poop and leash laws
I will be moving to Grand Cayman and bringing my dog. Is there anywhere I can walk my dog or let him off the leash? Auntie’s answer: Unfortunately, while there seem to be a lot of dog lovers in Cayman, it is not a particularly dog-friendly place. There are no dedicated dog parks on island […]
Health City to add cancer treatment centre
(CNS Local Life): Health City Cayman Islands (HCCI) expects to break ground soon on a cancer treatment centre. The multi-million-dollar facility, which will be on the hospital’s East End grounds and is described as a “state-of-the-art centre offering medical oncology, surgical oncology and radiation” is projected to be up and running by December next year.
‘Days of our Lives’, Cayman-style
With everything going on about women being sexual assaulted by various civil servants, can you advise if there is a policy for office romances? My boss is married but having an office affair with a subordinate. They have been together for years and caught kissing, and rumour has it that last year two colleagues caught […]
