Archive for October, 2018
Cayman team presents at international forum
(CNS Local Life): Three members of Cayman’s Protection Starts Here (PSH) multi-agency working group last month delivered a multi-media presentation on child sexual abuse at an international conference on child abuse and neglect.
Motorcyclists need to keep to the road
Is it lawful to drive a motorcycle in the bicycle lanes or on the shoulder of the road to bypass traffic (usually a rush hour event to bypass a mile or so of traffic, not just one obstruction)? Auntie’s answer: I have received several questions regarding motorcycles and rules of the road (as an example, […]
Cayman Prep late winner over CIS
(PFL): Under threatening skies and through periods of cooling rains, second round games in the 2018 CUC Primary Football League (PFL) and CUC Girls’ Primary Football League (GPFL) regular seasons were played Saturday, 6 October. In Group B at the Dart Field, the Under 11 boys from Cayman Prep snatched a late 1-0 victory against […]
John Gray boys learn to be gentlemen
(CNS Local Life): A new group of boys at John Gray High School (JGHS) has joined the “Boyz2Men – Turning Boys into Gentlemen” programme, which aims to teach young men how to comport themselves properly while improving their self-esteem. The ceremony to mark the start of the 2018/19 programme recently took place at the school’s […]
National cricket squad named
(CNS Local Life): Cayman Cricket has formed a selection committee and named a team manager and 33-man national squad ahead of the T20 World Qualifiers in 2019.
Standing up to bullying
(CNS Local Life): Civil servants and members of the public took a visual stand against all forms of bullying, Friday, 5 October 2018, at this year’s Stood Up photo opportunity. The anti-bullying Dress for a Cause pink shirt photo shoot outside Government Administration Building, organised by the Family Resource Centre (FRC), is part of a […]
Older Persons Month ambassadors named
(CNS Local Life): The Department of Children and Family Services has chosen six individuals as Older Persons Month ambassadors in recognition of their service to the community. The three men and three women were selected on a basis of four criteria, explained social work manager and Older Persons Month committee chair, Cassandra Fearon.
DoA holds course on handling pesticides
(CNS Local Life): The Department of Agriculture (DoA) recently held a six-day workshop on safe handling of pesticides which 22 people from relevant industries completed. The “Safe Use and Handling of Pesticide Products” course comprised presentations by officials from the DoA, Department of Environmental Health, Health Services Authority and the local representative for the Caribbean […]
When are Cayman’s holidays next year?
ANSWER UPDATED: Where can one find a list of the Cayman Islands public holidays for 2019? The Cayman Islands Government website sets out only the 2018 ones.
UCCI student gets networking opportunity
(CNS Local Life): Local student Taija McRae, who is pursuing an associate degree at the University College of the Cayman Islands (UCCI) with the aim of a career in marketing, was recently given the opportunity to attend the recent Cayman Islands Marketing Professionals Association (CIMPA) conference. Cayman Enterprise City (CEC) sponsored her attendance at the […]
Minister’s message for World Teachers’ Day
Minister for Education Juliana O’Connor-Connolly writes: As Minister for Education, Youth, Sports, Agriculture, and Lands, I am cognisant of how imperative teachers are in every one of the subject areas I oversee. Without teachers, there would be no other professions. Every industry needs a teacher and today we pause globally to celebrate World Teachers’ Day […]
Golden Spoons Review: Mizu Asian Bistro and Bar
(CNS Foodie): Asian food is some of the most satisfying food to eat. The sauces, textures and use of fresh ingredients are enough to make my mouth water at the thought of the perfect combination. I’m happy to say that I’ve found a few dishes at Mizu which confirm those feelings. Although the restaurant has […]
HSA improving disabled parking at EE clinic
(CNS Local Life): Construction is starting Monday, 8 October on a new parking area at the East End Health Centre for patients with mobility issues. The Health Services Authority (HSA) is developing the area as part of ongoing efforts to improve the patient and family experience at all its locations, a press release stated.
Caymanian footballer training in the US
(CNS Local Life): Ackeem Hyde, a member of the Cayman Under 20 national football team and Future SC defender, is on a professional tryout with United Soccer League (USL) team San Antonio FC in Texas. The 19 year old, who headed to the US Saturday, 29 September, is spending two weeks with the professional club […]
Cayman Islands Classic to be streamed on Facebook
(CNS Local Life): Organisers of the Cayman Islands Classic basketball tournament will be partnering with multiplatform sports network Stadium to air all 12 games that will be played at this year’s event, which is set for 19-21 November. The pre-season college basketball competition features four 2018 NCAA tournament teams – Clemson University, Creighton University, Georgia […]
CIMPA holds marketing conference
(CNS Local Life): The Cayman Islands Marketing Professionals Association (CIMPA) recently held its fifth annual conference, with this year’s event offering local marketers two full days of workshops, presentations, panel sessions and interactive activities, all focused around the future of marketing and technology. Held 25-26 September and themed “Futurementals: When Fads Become Fundamentals”, the conference […]
CAL explains seat selection costs
I have heard that Cayman Airways will soon be charging passengers for seat selection on flights. Could you find out if this is true? Auntie’s answer: I would have to say the answer is a bit yes but mostly no. Fabian Whorms, Cayman Airways president and CEO, explained that the airline will be making changes […]
Tennis juniors light up the court
(CNS Local Life): The sixth tournament of the PwC Junior Tennis Circuit for 2018, held on Friday and Saturday, 28 and 29 September attracted 26 players representing three age groups: 10 & under (eight players), 14 & under (14) and 18 & under (four).
