Archive for December, 2018
Philippines wins Miss Universe
(CNS Local Life): Catriona Gray (24), representing the Philippines, claimed the Miss Universe crown for 2018 in Thailand Sunday night beating contestants from 93 other countries including Cayman’s own Caitlyn Tyson. Gray, the fourth woman to take home the crown from the Philippines, pipped South African Demi Leigh Nel-Peters, who was first runner up, and Miss Venezuela […]
Fishing tourney offers US$520,000 prize pool
(CNS Local Life): An international, multi-day fishing tournament will be debuting next year In Cayman with a guaranteed prize of US$270,000, one of the largest on the Caribbean’s competitive fishing circuit. The Cayman Billfish Rundown will take place 14-17 May, 2019, with potential prize winnings more than US$520,000, which includes US$250,000 insured for breaking the […]
Stamp duty on bank transactions
On what basis does government charge 25 cents stamp duty on a transfer from a customer’s savings account to his checking account? This is just an internal transfer. Auntie’s answer: The reason seems to be “because they can” as a way to bring in money to the government, under the Stamp Duty Law (2013 Revision). […]
Tyson joins 93 women vying for pageant crown
(CNS Local Life): In the preliminary rounds of the Miss Universe Pageant Thursday Miss Cayman Islands Caitlyn Tyson strutted her stuff on the stage in Bangkok, Thailand, as she vied with 93 other women for a place in Sunday’s finals. Tyson made her first appearance in the introduction in a red glittery pantsuit before hitting […]
Golden Spoons Review: Spread Urban Bistro
Newly opened Spread Urban Bistro is located in the Margaritaville Beach Resort on West Bay Road.
Trees damaging neighbour’s fence
I was wondering what to do about a neighbour’s trees encroaching on our fence. They are getting huge — about 30 feet high — and the trunks are starting to bend the fence, and roots are lifting up under the fence. These types of trees grow very large and tall fast, to around 50 feet tall […]
Health City aims to save lives with new ICU
(CNS Local Life): The East End hospital founded by world-renowned heart surgeon Dr Devi Shetty has expanded its services with the opening of a new state-of-the-art medical intensive care unit. It was officially opened Monday, 10 December, with a celebration which included the India-based physician who told the audience that the “best was still to […]
Work begins on Children’s Garden
(CNS Local Life) UPDATED: Work has begun on the Rotary Education Centre which is part of the Children’s Garden, the newest attraction planned at the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park, with the project aided by a new cash injection approved by Cabinet. The centre will take about 12 weeks to build and is the first […]
Church celebrates its volunteers
(CNS Local Life): Volunteers from the 15 Adventist congregations on Grand Cayman were recognised for their community service as part of a family fun day held at Kaibo in North Side on Sunday, 9 December. About 300 people, comprising volunteers and their families, took part in the beach day which included breakfast and lunch catered […]
Can expat kids be kept out of school?
Does the government keep track of children attending school on island? Cayman is very transient. Is it possible to move to the island with my family and not enroll my children in school? How is that monitored, aside from nosy neighbours? However, if ever questioned, the person could lie and say they were homeschooling. Can […]
Uniformed officers lauded for long service
(CNS Local Life): A total of 136 officers from the uniformed services of the Cayman Islands Government were honoured during the Overseas Territories Long Service Medal presentation ceremony that took place at Government House on Thursday, 6 December 2018. Officers from the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service, the Cayman Islands Fire Service and Her Majesty’s […]
NWDA partners on finance internships
(CNS Local Life): The National Workforce Development Agency (NWDA) has partnered with global advisory and administration firm Maitland, to offer Caymanians professional job training. The new internship will offer a six-month opportunity for two Caymanians to work as middle office specialists, a position suitable for applicants interested in fund administration.
Tourism staffer earns employee honours
(CNS Local Life): Wesrol Nyack, of the Department of Tourism, has been named Cayman Islands Employee of the Month for October, with Deputy Governor Franz Manderson recognising the achievement in a ceremony held Tuesday, 11 December. Nyack, a technical support analyst, received the honour for delivering an “outstanding customer experience”.
The tale of the missing Gimistory
Why has Gimistory been cancelled for two years in a row? I really miss it! Auntie’s answer: Before I get into the “why” I must clear up one thing. While it may seem that Gimistory (which is also a favourite of mine) has been gone for two years, the last time it was cancelled was […]
Young tennis players ace radio spot
(CNS Local Life): Three young tennis stars recently got to tell stories of their sporting ups and downs on Radio Cayman. Albert Berksoy (10) , Milana Thompson (10) and Rafael Wejbora (11) spoke to Dionne Anglin on air about their sports experiences to date as well as the Tennis Federation of the Cayman Islands (TFCI) […]
Youth forum examines use of social media
(CNS Local Life): About 130 people attended a National Youth Forum on Friday, 30 November to discuss “Social Media and Youth”. Organised through the Youth Services Unit (YSU), this marked the third forum held by the Cayman Islands Youth Assembly (CIYA) since 2008. Participants included staff from the Ministry of Youth, under which the YSU […]
How to buy repossessed vehicles
Where can I get/view the repossessed cars from the bank? Auntie’s answer: I have to admit that this question makes me a bit sad. I cannot fault you for inquiring about repossessed cars but it does conjure images of people who have fallen on hard times, which is especially upsetting as we get nearer to […]
Cayman Prep and George Town double winners
(PFL): It was a pulsating conclusion to the 2018 CUC Primary Football League (PFL) and CUC Girls’ Primary Football League (GPFL) seasons this past Saturday, 8 December at the Annex Field, as Cayman Prep and George Town Primary walked away with double championships.
