Archive for September, 2018
Training intensifies for triathlon
(CNS Local Life): Athletes are already gearing up for the Cayman Islands Triathlon, one of the most gruelling athletic events on the island’s sporting calendar, which is scheduled for Sunday, 4 November. The annual event of the Cayman Islands Triathlon Association is the highlight of the triathlon season and starts at Public Beach.
September a time to focus on recovery
(CNS Local Life): The Department of Counselling Services (DCS) is observing Recovery Month during September. This year’s theme, “Join the Voices for Recovery: Invest in Health, Home, Purpose, and Community,” explores how integrated care, a strong community, sense of purpose, and leadership contributes to effective treatments that sustain the recovery of persons with mental and […]
Conference set for overseas students in UK
(CNS Local Life): The UK Overseas Territories Association (UKOTA) will be holding its third overseas students conference in London. Set for Saturday, 3 November, the event is taking place at the Natural History Museum (Flett Events Theatre), London. The conference is open to students studying in the UK from all territories that are members of […]
What does the Transplant Council do?
Do you know what the role of the Human Tissue Transplant Council is? Or purpose? Auntie’s answer: I have recently written about organ donation which mentioned the council (see Wants to register as an organ donor). Since that column, Gina Berry has been named the chair and council members have been appointed. The main functions […]
Rotary Sunrise donates school supplies
(CNS Local Life): Rotary Sunrise recently donated backpacks filled with school supplies for deserving students ahead of the new academic year. The service club gave the 24 backpacks to the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) to distribute to the students. “Rotary Sunrise knows how important having the right kit is,” said Jenna Mungall, […]
Fundraisers set for dog-rescue charity
(CNS Local Life): One Dog at a Time (ODAAT) has planned several fundraising events over the next few months to help support its efforts. The charity rescues dogs from the pound as well as helps abandoned and stray canines. ODAAT pays for all vaccinations, spays or neuters dogs, and places them in foster homes until […]
Lighthouse students qualify for CIFEC
(CNS Local Life): For the first time ever, Lighthouse School students have passed Stage One City & Guilds exams. The students received their scores in August, collectively earning four passes, nine merits and a distinction, a success that allows them to enter the Cayman Islands Further Education Centre (CIFEC), the first time this opportunity has […]
Unhappy with road repair after trenching
If a utility company digs up a government asphalt residential road to lay piping, are you able to find out what the rules are regarding how they are required to leave the road? Our residential road was dug up all down one side, the company did not replace/cover the trench in the same asphalt but a […]
Primary school football kicks off
(GPFL): The always entertaining primary school football returns this weekend. The CUC Girls’ Primary Football League (GPFL) opening rally kicks off the 2018 season on Saturday, 15 September, at the Annex Field in George Town starting at 9am. The boys start their season with the CUC Primary Football League (PFL) opening rally Saturday, 22 September, […]
CIAA employee earns airport security certificate
(CNS Local Life): A Cayman Islands Airports Authority (CIAA) employee this month received his certificate in airport security after completing online training. Anthony Wedderburn, hold bag screening supervisor, completed the two-week course through the Airports Council International Online Learning Center. “I am extremely grateful to the CIAA for funding this course and for providing me […]
CUC launches apprentice programme
(CNS Local Life): As part of an ongoing initiative to maintain a skilled workforce, Caribbean Utilities Company (CUC) has partnered with Fortis Alberta to launch a new apprentice programme. Four CUC employees are being given the opportunity to receive specialised training as power line technicians at the Fortis Employee Development Center in Alberta, Canada.
Wants to buy new seabed maps
Will the public be able to purchase the new seabed maps recently put out by the UK? If so, how much will they cost and where will they be available? Auntie’s answer: While the UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) has given new information on the seabed to the Lands and Survey Department (see New seabed map […]
Gov’t works on framework to monitor prisons
(CNS Local Life): The government is looking to set up a monitoring framework for prisons and detention centres in Cayman with a board of community members conducting site visits. The monitoring visits will be conducted by a board of community volunteers, which will fall under the Office of the Deputy Governor.
JGHS alumna appointed to CSA working group
(CNS Local Life): John Gray High School alumna Taneil Lee, 21, has been named Cayman Islands representative for the Caribbean and Americas Commonwealth Students’ Association (CSA) working group.During her two-year service with the CSA, Lee will advocate for better education policies in both private and public educational institutions for students across the Cayman Islands.
LIFE donates books to Maple House
(CNS Local Life): Ahead of International Literacy Day (8 September), Literacy Is For Everyone (LIFE) donated 55 lightly used picture books to the special needs children and young adults who reside at Maple House. LIFE executive director Marilyn Conolly donated the books on Wednesday, 5 September, with Ministry of Community Affairs Chief Officer Teresa Echenique, […]
Not happy with airfare to Sister Islands
I have a question on airfare cost to the Sister Islands. Recently, Cayman Airways (CAL) increased the return airfare from Grand Cayman to Cayman Brac by approximately US$12 if you’re travelling directly between CB/GCM. However, if your flight happens to stop in Little Cayman (you’re not getting off, just passing through to GCM or CB), […]
Minister’s message for International Literacy Day
Minister for Education and Youth Juliana O’Connor-Connolly writes: On the 8 September 2018, countries all over the world will gather to mark the celebration of the 51st Annual International Literacy Day organised by UNESCO.I would like to take this opportunity as Minister for Education and Youth to applaud all the men and women who through […]
LIFE head talks about literacy
LIFE (Literacy Is For Everyone) Executive Director Marilyn Conolly writes: As a community, we see the impact of illiteracy every day affecting children in our school system, or with adults seeking employment. Illiteracy is a hidden shame that many children and adults carry privately, unable to develop the skills to properly decode the world around […]
