Archive for May 5th, 2019

National Trust to create North Side bird sanctuary

National Trust to create North Side bird sanctuary

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(CNS Local Life): The National Trust for the Cayman Islands is planning a new gated bird sanctuary overlooking Malportas Pond in North Side that will provide public access for viewing a range of resident and migratory birds, which depend on the area for feeding. Nadia Hardie, Trust executive director, estimates the project will cost about […]

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Haines set to go coast to coast for Special Needs

Haines set to go coast to coast for Special Needs

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(CNS Local Life): Veteran runner and fundraiser Derek Haines, together with hiking partner Mike (Burco) Burcombe, will be setting off early next month on their Coast 2 Coast Pyrenees Challenge, a trek from the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea to raise money for Special Needs Foundation Cayman (SNFC). The more than 550-mile route will […]

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YMCA begins yearly fundraising initiative

YMCA begins yearly fundraising initiative

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(CNS Local Life): The YMCA of the Cayman Islands last month launched its 10-week, annual fundraising campaign to provide access to the variety of youth character-building programmes they provide. Also known as the “Caring Campaign”, the funds raised provide financial assistance for all segments of the community to attend Y Day Camp, the Extended After-School […]

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New airport security staff in place at Owen Roberts

New airport security staff in place at Owen Roberts

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(CNS Local Life): Six new security staff have been hired at Owen Roberts International Airport after passing a final exam and completing two weeks of on-the-job training. The Cayman Islands Airports Authority (CIAA) recruited Caymanians Barrington Oliver, Randy Ebanks, Jarhett Watler, Richard Seymour, Andy Rives and Chevar Taylor on 15 April.

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