Archive for September, 2018
Heart charity offers help to families in need
(CNS Local Life): The Hart for Hearts (H4H) programme, under the Cayman Heart Fund (CHF), is reminding the public that financial assistance is available for families in need in Cayman when their child is born with a congenital heart defect. The money helps with expenses associated with urgent paediatric cardiology healthcare.
Latecia Bush named Miss Teen
(CNS Local Life): Latecia Bush was recently crowned Miss Teen Cayman Islands, winning awards for Academic Excellence, Miss Photogenic and Miss Improved. The Lions Centre hall erupted in cheers when the winner was announced. “A lot of friends and family came out to support me tonight; (I’m) not surprised but a little bit shocked. I’m […]
Vipers take close game over Lynx
(CNS Local Life): A close flag football game played Saturday, 25 August, ended with the HSM Vipers breaking through with a play in the second half that cemented a 10-0 victory over Lynx. Maggie Ebanks, Vipers coach and player, credited the team’s strong defence with enabling their offence to gain good field position and make […]
Waiting for approval of cemetery vault
I have been trying for several months to get permission from the Department of Environmental Health (DEH) to build a vault in a private family plot in a public cemetery. My request keeps getting passed from one officer to another without a decision being made. Would you be able to find out how questions such are […]
Diary of Anne Frank opens a window to history
(CNS Local Life): Upon entering the theatre at the Prospect Playhouse it is immediately clear that Cayman Drama Society’s (CDS) performance of The Diary of Anne Frank, which opens 6 September, is going to be unique. The theatre has been transformed, with the seating area becoming part of the stage and the infamous annex in which […]
Worried about emissions from incinerators
Are there laws regulating solid waste incineration units? I am referring to regulations that limit emissions of nine air pollutants (i.e., particulate matter, carbon monoxide, dioxins/furans, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, hydrogen chloride, lead, mercury, and cadmium) from four categories of solid waste incineration units: residential solid waste; hospital, medical and infectious solid waste; commercial and industrial solid […]
DoE officer praised for commitment to turtles
(CNS Local Life): Department of the Environment (DoE) conservation officer Chadd Oliver Bush has been named the Cayman Islands Government Employee of the Month for July 2018. Deputy Governor Franz Manderson presented the certificate to Bush on Friday, 31 August, for developing “exceptional leadership qualities by being highly engaged and motivated in achieving results in […]
Commonwealth literary competition opens
(CNS Local Life): The Commonwealth Short Story Prize – the flagship project of Commonwealth Writers and the world’s most global literary prize – is open for entries, with the closing date 1 November. Last year’s chair of judges, the British novelist Sarah Hall, said of the prize in a press release: “This is such a […]
Who controls fees banks can charge consumers?
I would like to know who has authority and oversight of the fees charged by the banks in Cayman. I suggest that you ask your readers about their experiences. Auntie’s answer: I have not met anyone who is happy about the fees their bank charges. My particular pet peeve is being charged to withdraw cash […]
Sixth intern named under NWDA initiative
(CNS Local Life): An investment management company is taking on its sixth student intern since it began partnering with the National Workforce Development Agency (NWDA) in 2014 on the National Internship Programme. The latest finance intern for Prosperity Capital Management Limited (PCM) is Diandra McCoy, who is studying accounting at the University College of the […]
Insurance expert: keep plans up to date
(CNS Local Life): At the start of Life Insurance Awareness Month, a local financial planner is calling on members of the community to ensure they are properly covered so that their financial plans stay on track. Joshua Bernard, Qualified Financial Advisor with British Caymanian Insurance Agencies Limited and Colonial Life Assurance Cayman Islands, said people […]
Issues with distribution of scholarship funds
Can you please bring to the spotlight an issue with the Scholarship Secretariat? Kids have been waiting since June to have their tuition fees paid at three US universities with suspension for non-payment and late fees piling on. No one is answering emails or phone. It’s a crisis and shame. Auntie’s answer: I brought your […]
Cayman Airways marks 50 years with a competition
(CNS Local Life): As part of its 50th anniversary celebration, Cayman Airways (CAL) has launched a social media competition, asking followers to share their favourite moments on the national carrier for a chance to win travel vouchers and a grand prize of a round trip for two to any CAL gateway.
