Archive for November, 2018
Golf fundraiser scores for Humane Society
(CNS Local Life): Grant Thornton in the Cayman Islands hosted their second annual golf event last week in aid of the Cayman Islands Humane Society. On Thursday, 15 November, 72 budding golfers from around the globe came together, raising nearly $5,000 for the charity.
National Gallery gala focuses on fashion
(CNS Local Life): The National Gallery of the Cayman Islands (NGCI) will be celebrating the Art of Fashion at its costume gala fundraiser on 30 November. The annual gala raises essential funds for the gallery’s free community programmes for all ages and backgrounds. Director Natalie Urquhart explained the importance of the gallery to the community.
Explaining the new Customs policy
Several months ago, it was reported that you no longer have to complete customs declaration forms if you have not exceeded your entitlement/concession. However, our customs officers are still expecting completed forms from everyone. What are the facts?
Registration opens for Jingle Bell Run
(CNS Local Life): The Cayman Islands Crisis Centre (CICC), a non-profit organisation that provides support and shelter to victims of domestic abuse, is hosting its annual Jingle Bell Walk/Run, set for Sunday, 9 December. The race, which offers 5K and 10K routes and is now in its 16th year, will start and finish at the […]
Caitlin Tyson readies for Miss Universe pageant
(CNS Local Life): Caitlin Tyson, the reigning Miss Cayman Islands Universe, has been preparing for the upcoming 67th annual Miss Universe pageant in December in Thailand. She is in the US training with Anastagia Pierre, a renowned pageant coach who provides guidance in such areas as runway, etiquette and wardrobe, said a Miss Cayman Islands […]
What ingredients are in local packaged foods?
Almost all locally made packaged food products sold in the supermarkets, whether baked goods, ice cream, sauces, etc., do not carry any ingredients list on them. This goes for products bought by the supermarkets (e.g. bulla, ice cream) and for products made by the supermarkets (e.g. bread). I’d love to support local, but I also don’t […]
Minister’s message for World Diabetes Day
Minister for Health Dwayne Seymour writes: “The Family and Diabetes” is this year’s theme for World Diabetes Day which the global community, including the Cayman Islands, will observe on Wednesday, 14 November. The theme will carry over into 2019 for continued and focused attention on the impact that diabetes has on the family; to promote […]
St Ignatius boys take full points in West Bay
(PFL): With the national festival activities in full swing, schools took to the fields this past Saturday, 10 November to participate in the sixth round of games in the 2018 CUC Primary Football League (PFL) and CUC Girls’ Primary Football League (GPFL) regular seasons.
Staci Scott earns YCLA honours
(CNS Local Life): Staci Scott has been named the 2018/2019 recipient of the Young Caymanian Leadership Award (YCLA), out of five finalists nominated by the community, at a ceremony held Saturday, 10 November. During the event, Scott and fellow finalists Kacey Mobley, Kimberley Conolly, Samuel Young and Wilbur Welcome were all recognised and honoured for […]
Walk/run hits the right notes for JGHS students
(CNS Local Life): Coming off a record-setting 2017, the 12th annual Breeze Fusion 5K Walk/Run took place Saturday, 3 November, raising funds for the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) and the John Gray High School (JGHS) music department. Almost 190 runners and walkers, comprising a cross-section of the community from students to senior citizens, […]
Following police instructions on the road
If a policeman is directing traffic contrary to the working traffic lights what are drivers supposed to do? Specifically, when the policeman at the junction of Fort Street, Harbour Drive and North Church Street is waving traffic forward but the lights are red, am I supposed to commit an offence by driving through the red light? […]
Pirates, parades and prizes at annual festival
(CNS Local Life): The 41st Pirates Week Festival landed on Grand Cayman this past weekend, bringing a parade, music, fireworks, various competitions and, of course, general revelry. Contests were held to name best float, District Heritage Day, song and District Heritage Ambassador, along with winners in the Cardboard Regatta.
U20 team lose to Curacao in final match
(CNS Local Life): The Cayman Islands Under 20 Men’s National Football Team lost to Curacao 2-4 in their final Group F game on Saturday, 11 November at the CONCACAF Men’s Under 20 Championships at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. A win would have cemented a second-place finish for the Cayman Islands tied on points […]
Governor tours govt administration building
(CNS Local Life): Governor Martyn Roper visited the Government Administration Building Thursday, 8 November, guided by Deputy Governor Franz Manderson, with the familiarisation exercise spanning various ministries and portfolios, their sections and units. During the tour, the governor was introduced to all staff and ministers present by chief officers.
Remembrance Day marks centenary of Armistice
(CNS Local Life): This year’s Remembrance Day ceremony, held Sunday, 11 November, joined an international commemoration of the centenary of the Armistice, which ended World War I on that date in 1918, after four years of fighting. The Great War resulted in an estimated 37.5 million casualties, with approximately 8.5 million troops thought to have […]
What religions are practised in Cayman?
I am new to Cayman and I have noticed the many churches on the island. But I was wondering what other religions are represented here?
Governor takes in BT Heritage Day
(CNS Local Life): Bodden Town Heritage Day on Wednesday, 7 November, marked Governor Martyn Roper’s first trip to the Eastern Districts. He was met at Gun Square by the district’s MLAs who welcomed him to the Islands’ former capital. Minister Dwayne Seymour; Deputy Leader of the Opposition, Alva Suckoo; MLA Anthony Eden; and MLA Christopher […]
Clearing out bulk items for the holidays
Will there be a bulk waste collection for all districts this year before the holiday season? Auntie’s answer: Yes, the Department of Environmental Health (DEH) will once again be offering free collection of bulk waste items on Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman ahead of the holidays. Here is the DEH calendar which provides […]
