Archive for August, 2019
YMCA offers after-school programme
(CNS Local Life): The YMCA Cayman Islands is expanding its after-school programme to a new site at the Field of Dreams to coincide with the new academic year calendar. Available for students ages 5 to 12, the programme will provide a variety of active learning opportunities, designated homework time and recreational activities.
School supplies donated to 270 children
(CNS Local Life): The “Ready, Set, Learn” back-to-school initiative held its second annual event Saturday, 24 August, to give out school supplies ahead of the new academic year. Under the umbrella of The Lloyd Barker Foundation, which also sponsors the Pursuit of Excellence Awards for high schoolers, 30 volunteers handed out supplies to 270 students […]
Musical showcase to benefit teens
(CNS Local Life): The Business and Professional Women’s Club of Grand Cayman will be hosting two musical showcases this weekend in support of the TAYA (Teen and Young Adult) Lounge in Estella’s Place, which is part of the Cayman Islands Crisis Centre. The Friday, 30 August fundraising event, which will take place at The Lodge […]
Registration opens for fall term at UCCI
(CNS Local Life): The University College of the Cayman Islands (UCCI) opened its doors to new students for the fall semester on Friday, 23 August, kicking off a week of orientation and registration activities. Minister of Education Juliana O’Connor-Connolly attended Friday’s session and presented ten winning students $250 vouchers to use towards their tuition.
Official funeral for John McLean
The Union Flag and Cayman Islands Flag flew at half-staff on all government buildings yesterday (Monday, 26 August 2019) to mourn the death of former legislator John McLean. Flags will fly at half-mast again from two days before his official funeral, details of which will be shared with the public once available. Mr McLean, who died […]
Long-serving East End MLA John McLean dies
(CNS Local Life): Former MLA John McLean, who represented the district of East End in the Legislative Assembly from 1976-2000, died Saturday, 24 August, at the age of 69, after a short illness. During his long political career he also served on the Executive Council, which was the precursor to Cabinet.
Hospice staff get free disaster training
(CNS Local Life): Derek Haines, well-known as a champion fundraiser for the hospice, last week offered different assistance to Jasmine Villa when he conducted a free training session in disaster preparation and business continuity for staff members at the dedicated facility on West Bay Road. While the focus was mainly on the threat from hurricanes, […]
Can I wait past nine years to apply for PR?
My term limit is coming up but my wife still has several years. I’d like to apply for PR, but ideally I’d wait until after my own term limit. Am I able to continue working as a dependent of my wife until I’m ready to apply for PR? Basically, it comes down to buying a […]
Volunteer as photojournalist
Amateur photographers are invited to become official DG’s 5K photojournalists at this year’s upcoming events. Volunteers will be part of a great cause, have an opportunity to have their work featured and build their portfolios.
DCI office closure
The Department of Commerce and Investment (DCI) would like to notify the public that their office will be closed at 3:30pm on Tuesday, 27 August, to facilitate a staff meeting. DCI will resume normal business hours on Wednesday, 28 August.
Kadejah Bodden ready for the next chapter
(CNS Local Life): When Kadejah Bodden heard her name called, it didn’t register right away she was the new Miss Cayman Islands Universe. “I couldn’t believe it,” she said. “I was very happy and at the same time I was just in awe that the journey was over already.”
What justices sit on the appeals court?
How can the public find out who is on the Court of Appeal and where can we read more about them? Auntie’s answer: I’ve summarised a question that appeared in the comment section of this article: Appeal court to hear first challenges to life tariffs. The full comment is here. The information you seek can […]
Cancer and blood specialist joins HSA full-time
(CNS Local Life): The Cayman Islands Health Services Authority (HSA) has hired Dr Lundie Richards as a full-time medical haematologist-oncologist, who can diagnose and treat various blood cancers and blood disorders. He worked previously part-time at the HSA before joining the organisation’s pathology laboratory and oncology teams full-time in August.
School award named for local lawyer
(CNS Local Life): The Maples Group has sponsored an award established by George Town Primary School in honour of a former student who is now an associate at the law firm. The Alicia Thompson Award, which recognises academic and extra-curricular excellence despite challenging personal circumstance, debuted at the school’s year 6 graduation ceremony in June.
Law school lecturer presents research in HK
(CNS Local Life): Laura Panades, LLM course leader at the Truman Bodden Law School (TBLS), presented her research on Cayman Islands law at an international conference in Hong Kong, China, held last month. The three-day conference, “Unpacking the Complexity of Regulatory Governance in a Globalising World”, focused on good governance and compliance in complex regulatory […]
Up close with: Wellesley Howell
(CNS Local Life): Wellesley Howell first came to Cayman from Jamaica in 1958, at the invitation of bandleader S. E. Nembhard, who had heard of Mr Howell’s prowess on the saxophone back in Jamaica. What started as a six-month gig turned into a lifetime and then some in Grand Cayman, with Mr Howell making a […]
What happened to my change?
Has it become the norm not to receive change when paying in cash? This has happened to me, not only in restaurants (where the service charge is 15% or higher), but also in fast food places and even dry cleaners. On occasions, particularly where the change is significant, I have had the embarrassment of having […]
Alex Panton Foundation seeks ‘youth ambassadors’
(CNS Local Life): The Alex Panton Foundation (APF) is launching the Youth Ambassador Programme (YAP), aimed at promoting interpersonal and life skills, and inspiring friendships among youth in Cayman. An introductory session is scheduled for Saturday, 31 August, from 1pm-4pm at the skate park in Grand Harbour. Students aged 12-16 are welcome to participate.
