Archive for November, 2018
Governor tours the Sister Islands
(CNS Local Life): Governor Martyn Roper spent his first weekend in the Cayman Islands touring Little Cayman and Cayman Brac. The inaugural visit began on the morning of Friday, 2 November. The governor and his wife, Lissie, along with the Chief Officer for the Ministry of District Administration, Tourism and Transport Stran Bodden, Head of […]
U20 team earn first win at CONCACAF
(CIFA): The Cayman Islands Under 20 Men’s National Football Team secured their first victory in Group F as they defeated Guyana 3-2 on Tuesday afternoon at the CONCACAF Men’s Under 20 Championships at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. Playing their second game in two days, the local boys were looking to capitalise on a […]
Red Cross calls for help for Trinidad flood victims
(CNS Local Life): The Cayman Islands Red Cross (CIRC) has launched an appeal to help Trinidad and Tobago which has been dealing with one of the worst natural disasters in that nation’s history with the flooding and landslides caused by heavy rains last month. The rains, over a 48-hour period (18-19 October), have affected an […]
Heritage celebrated with Pirates Week contest
(CNS Local Life): One of the signature competitions held during the Pirates Week Festival has been rebranded to reflect an emphasis on heritage. The newly named District Heritage Ambassador Costume Competition, which is replacing Miss Festival Queen, is aimed at men and women aged 15 and older with the idea of showcasing Caymanian culture through […]
New tourism ambassador named
(CNS Local Life): Leanna Allen, a student of Clifton Hunter High School, earned the title of Tourism Ambassador at the annual Tourism Speak-Off held Friday, 2 November. Allen will represent the Cayman Islands throughout 2019 at various tourism events locally and at select international forums.
Caymanian filmmaker wins award
(CNS Local Life): Caymanian entertainer and filmmaker Teri Quappe has won an award at the recent Cutting Edge Film Festival of Pompano Beach, Florida. Her short, Interloper, was named the winner in the category of Best Experimental Short Film, in which there were 22 entrants, out of the more than 150 films screened.
Time to trot for Meals on Wheels
(CNS Local Life): Meals on Wheels is holding its third annual Turkey Trot 5K and 10K walk/run fundraiser on Saturday, 24 November, giving the community a chance to support the charity which provides meals five days a week for more than 200 seniors, disabled and the homebound.
Expunging minor convictions
Can you find out if the Expungement Board also expunges minor offences from the record such as disorderly conduct etc? Auntie’s answer: The short reply is “yes”, but below you will find some details on the board and the process, for those who want more in-depth information. The Criminal Records (Spent Convictions) Law (2018 Revision) […]
Kids encouraged to run for fun
(CNS Local Life): Organisers of the Intertrust Cayman Islands Marathon, set for Sunday, 2 December, are again encouraging kids to take part in the largest primary school running event on island, the 2018 Milo Kids Fun Run. The activity is free and attracted more than 300 kids in 2017.
Equestrian jumping series wraps up
(CNS Local Life): This past Sunday, 4 November, marked the third and final leg of the Cayman Islands Equestrian Federation’s (CIEF) National Jumping Series for the 2018 season. Following on from the conclusion of the series, the CIEF will soon be naming champions in each jumping category.
U20 team fall in opening CONCACAF match
(CIFA): The Cayman Islands Under 20 Men’s National Football Team lost their opening Group F game to El Salvador 1-3 on Sunday evening at the CONCACAF Men’s Under 20 Championships at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. Although the official CONCACAF record books will show the score to be a loss for the Cayman Islands, […]
Distinguishing blue from green iguanas
Is it possible for you to post an article with pictures showing the differences between a Cayman blue and the invasive green iguanas? I am hoping that when the cullers were vetted they were shown differences and how to quickly/easily spot which is which. I would love to see good photos of them side by […]
CIMPA plays matchmaker to help charities
(CNS Local Life): Cayman’s charities and marketers recently got a chance to learn about each other at the Cayman Islands Marketing Professionals Association (CIMPA) first-ever ‘speed dating’ event. The idea was to attract local non-profit organisations looking for marketing expertise and pair them with professionals wanting to share their knowledge and gain volunteer experience in […]
Segways and the Traffic Law
1. Should the Segways that go along West Bay Road use the road or the pavement? I have seen pedestrians forced into the road when they are on the pavement, but also deliberately hold up traffic when they are on the road. 2. I have been seeing Segway tours being conducted on the sand on Seven […]
Cayman-Jamaica connection celebrated
(CNS Local Life): The ties between the Cayman Islands and Jamaica were celebrated at a special Restaurant Month dinner on Thursday, 25 October. The meal featured a menu in which the pineapple was the star ingredient as that fruit holds great significance to both islands and is represented on both countries’ Coat of Arms.
Specialised medical scholarship offered
(CNS Local Life): The Ministry of Education, in partnership with the Ministry of Health and the Health Services Authority (HSA), is offering an overseas scholarship package for junior Caymanian doctors who have completed their internships and are seeking to undertake specialty training. The application process is open from 1-14 November and is for physicians seeking […]
