Archive for August, 2018
Government volunteers help elderly resident
(CNS Local Life): The Department of Commerce and Investment (DCI), with the help of the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service and the Department of Children and Family Services, have completed a host of repairs on the George Town home of an elderly woman who suffers from dementia and Alzheimer’s.
Golden Spoons Review: Agave Grill
(CNS Foodie): Of all cuisines, Mexican is my favourite, though I do admit to liking Tex-Mex and preferring a crispy taco to a soft one. But I also appreciate that the most important aspect of a Mexican meal is the flavour, no matter the vessel in which it is served. So it was with great […]
Bothered by septic tank odour
I want to find out why the septic tank at the Silver Oaks complex smells so bad most of the time. Is it a case that it is not pumped regularly? Does the law mandate regular pumping? Auntie’s answer: I cannot give you a definitive reply as to why there is an issue, but I […]
Jaron Leslie called to the bar
(CNS Local Life): Jaron Leslie, after completing his articles this summer, has joined Harneys’ litigation team as an associate. Marco Martins, Cayman managing partner, said Leslie is the fourth Caymanian to complete the firm’s professional development programme since it launched a few years ago.
Volunteers recognised for World Breastfeeding Week
(CNS Local Life): As part of the annual worldwide observance of World Breastfeeding Week, held every 1-7 August, the Health Services Authority (HSA) and Public Health Department held a luncheon to honour the Cayman Islands Breastfeeding Support Group, described as “one of breastfeeding’s greatest local supporters”.
Women win again in beach volleyball
(CNS Local Life): Cayman’s women’s beach volleyball duo of Marissa Harrison and Ileann Powery won matches two days in a row at the Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games in Barranquilla, Columbia. A day after a victory against St Lucia, Cayman beat Suriname in three sets.
May a work permit holder rent out rooms?
Are there any restrictions on an ordinarily resident person renting out a room on a short-term basis (for example via Airbnb) in properties owned here on the islands? Does one need an extra work permit for this and is the dependent spouse free to get involved with the work that typically occurs with such an activity, […]
Monster takes over Pirates Week entertainment
(CNS Local Life): Monster Media has won the bid to run the bar and entertainment aspects of the street dances at the 41st annual Pirates Week Festival set for November this year. The Tourism Attraction Board (TAB) put out a request for proposal in April after the government cut funding for the festival, and to […]
CNCF releases album of Caymanian folk music
(CNS Local Life): The Cayman National Cultural Foundation will be releasing a double CD of traditional music, “Come Back Home”, featuring the Cayman Islands Folk Singers and North Side Kitchen Band. The official release will be marked by a launch party set for Thursday, 16 August. Tickets for the event, which is open to the […]
Grant recipient wants to study medicine
(CNS Local Life): Island Heritage Insurance has awarded its 2018 educational grant to Taneil Lee, a senior at the University of South Florida, who is pursuing a bachelor of science in public health. Upon completion of her degree, Lee plans to return to Cayman to gain work experience while preparing for medical school in the […]
Basketball event nets funds for NCVO
(CNS Local Life): The fourth annual Shooting Stars 3-on-3 basketball tournament took place this past weekend with funds raised benefiting the National Council of Voluntary Organisations (NCVO). The 48 players on 13 teams competed in three age divisions at the games held at the Camana Bay Arts and Recreation Centre.
