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Boys U11 playoffs and U15 FA Cup begin
(CIFA): The Cayman Islands Football Association (CIFA) youth leagues continued this past Saturday, 6 April with the highlights of the day involving the Boys Under 11 league playoffs and the first round of the Boys Under 15 FA Cup. In the quarterfinals of the Boys Under 11 league playoffs, 345 FC again demonstrated their dominance […]
Cancer Registrars Week observed
(CNS Local Life): The Health Services Authority (HSA) and the Cayman Islands Cancer Registry are joining communities around the world observing Cancer Registrars Week, 8-12 April, recognising the country’s progress in cancer registration and research. The week promotes how the data cancer registrars collect provide essential information to researchers, healthcare providers and public health officials.
New board chairman for YMCA
(CNS Local Life): David Watler is the new chairman of the YMCA of the Cayman Islands, succeeding Andrew Johnson who has completed his three-year term. Watler joined the YMCA board in March 2015, becoming vice chairman the following year. He also served as chairman of the philanthropy committee for two years. “It is a […]
What dive sites are affected by enhanced marine areas?
It’s great that the Cayman government and the Department of the Environment plan to significantly expand and enforce the protected marine areas and increase the no-fishing and no-diving zones. I am a diver and will be sorry to lose access to some sites, but it is vitally important to protect this precious natural resource – and […]
HR manager top employee for February
(CNS Local Life): Human resources manager Simone Mamby has been named Cayman Islands Government Employee of the Month for February for her role in facilitating the merger of the Immigration Enforcement Unit and the Customs Department into Cayman Islands Customs and Border Control (CBC). Mamby delivered an “outstanding customer experience” by playing a “pivotal role” […]
Prince Charles opens schoolhouse in Botanic Park
(CNS Local Life): During the recent royal visit to the Cayman Islands, on 28 March Prince Charles officially opened the education centre in the planned Children’s Garden at the Queen Elizabeth II Botanical Park. A partnership between local Rotary clubs and the park, the now officially named Rotary Schoolhouse is the first stage of the […]
Governor learns about work of DCFS
(CNS Local Life): As part of his continuing familiarisation tours of the civil service, Governor Martyn Roper visited the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) on Wednesday, 3 April. He was accompanied by the Ministry of Community Affairs Chief Officer, Teresa Echenique, and the department’s Director, Paulinda Mendoza-Williams. During the visit, he met senior […]
Are NPOs eligible for waivers on import duty?
I am a member of one of the local service clubs and we are registered as a non-profit organisation. We sometimes import shirts for our members to wear or other articles to sell as a fundraiser. My question is: What are the rules for paying import duty on those articles which we import? Are they […]
Up close with: Carol Hay
(CNS Local Life): Carol Hay officially started her pepper jelly business in 2007 after what began as a hobby two years earlier. Experimenting with various ingredients and amounts, she finally perfected the secret recipe to her iconic jelly, which includes a blend of home-grown Scotch bonnet and four other peppers, plus 16 more ingredients. Still […]
First responders to receive disaster training
(CNS Local Life): The University College of the Cayman Islands is going to be the scene of a ‘mass casualty event’ to ensure Cayman’s first responders and related agencies will be prepared in case an actual disaster strikes. From 8-12 April, about 30 people will receive training in mass casualty management (MCM), in a course […]
Governor hosts Honouring Women Month reception
(CNS Local Life): This year’s Honouring Women Month activities were celebrated with a final event at Government House to recognise all those who had supported the annual March initiative. The Family Resource Centre (FRC) marked the month-long observance by organising a variety of awareness-raising events to promote gender equality.
Minister’s message for World Health Day
Minister of Health Dwayne Seymour writes: World Health Day (Sunday, 7 April) is a time for decision-makers, educators, advocates, and, indeed, the whole community to consider how we can improve health outcomes around the world and in our local communities. The 2019 international focus on universal health coverage continues from last year, with particular attention […]
What happened to the trees?
All the trees at the roundabout in front of King’s Sports Centre and First Assembly of God are being cut down! And for what purpose, as hot as Cayman is? Auntie’s answer: While I definitely do not like to see any trees cut down, there is no need to panic. An official with the National […]
Books from LIFE enrich classroom libraries
(CNS Local Life): The Literacy is for Everyone (LIFE) charity has once again donated books to East End Primary School, this time bringing 2,254 titles, which will enhance classroom libraries throughout all year levels. The donation is part of a joint effort of the charity and the school to provide students with engaging high-quality children’s […]
Aerial performers bring ‘Alice’ to the stage
(CNS Local Life): Local dance studio, Quinntessential Movement, will be hosting Cayman’s first-ever pole and aerial theatre performance, ‘Wonderland’, on 13 April at the Harquail Theatre. The show is based on the story of Alice in Wonderland, with performers, who range in age and experience, using various dance styles.
Gaelic football offers Easter camp
(CNS Local Life): The Cayman Islands Kids Gaelic Football Club will be hosting another ‘Easter COOL Camp’ from Monday, 15 April to Thursday, 18 April, which will focus on learning and developing skills, while also having fun. The camp is open to children of all abilities in the sport between the ages of 6 and […]
Vocational school aims to boost youth employment
(CNS Local Life): Citing underreported figures for unemployment among young people, coupled with a need to provide affordable and accessible vocational training, Michael Myles, former government at-risk youth officer, is opening a facility to teach skills that he hopes will translate into job opportunities. Inspire Cayman Training (ICT) will be offering vocational skills courses at […]
What are the rights of same-sex couples married overseas?
Based on the recent legalisation of same-sex marriage in Cayman, I have some questions. If a same-sex couple, which includes a Caymanian, got married overseas, can the non-Caymanian spouse now apply for a Residency and Employment Rights Certificate? And, if both spouses are Caymanian and they were also married overseas, will that now be legally […]
