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Do I have to pay doctor before surgery?
I’m hoping you might shed some light on the recent practice of health services requiring full payment for a procedure and then the patient expected to be reimbursed by the insurer. Case in point: our son has a scheduled knee surgery and we’re having to pay the anaesthesiologist in full before the surgery is to […]
New release of Coat of Arms coin
(CNS Local Life): Due to “overwhelming demand” of a silver $5 commemorative coin released last year by the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) to mark the 60th anniversary of the Cayman Islands Coat of Arms, a second mintage has been approved. The coin, produced in collaboration with Celebrate Cayman, sold out within 36 hours of […]
CIAA looks to attract students to aviation
(CNS Local Life): On the heels of recent criticism of its overseas recruitment drive, the Cayman Islands Airports Authority (CIAA) met with students at the University College of the Cayman Islands (UCCI) who are interested in aviation careers. The meeting, held 11 March, was initiated by Leader of the Opposition Ezzard Miller, who in February […]
Why leave a hole at the beach?
I visit Grand Cayman as often as possible (I have godchildren that live there). I have been told since 1980 that sand castles are fine but there can never be large holes left in the beach at the end of the day and during the day need to be marked to better prevent people falling and being […]
Flags fly for Commonwealth Day
(CNS Local Life): Governor Martyn Roper raised the Commonwealth Flag on Monday, 11 March, to mark the annual Commonwealth Day, alongside Premier Alden McLaughlin. The ceremony took place outside the Government Administration Building, joining Commonwealth countries around the world. The theme for 2019 is “A Connected Commonwealth”.
Presentations to address bullying
(CNS Local Life): The Ministry of Community Affairs and the Alex Panton Foundation are jointly hosting a series of community presentations on bullying and young men at risk starting this month. The first of the 10 planned sessions will take place Thursday, 21 March at the Webster Memorial Church Hall in Bodden Town.
Answers I’m waiting… and waiting for…
In a perfect world, when someone sends me a question I should able to get an answer from the relevant department/business/person in a reasonable amount of time and publish the response in a column. While this scenario does sometimes play out and I acknowledge that on occasion I have been gratefully stunned by a reply […]
Up close with: Badir Awe
(CNS Local Life): Caymanian filmmaker Badir Awe took an extremely circuitous route to arrive at his profession. A bachelor’s degree in finance led to working in banking in Cayman for a few years. He then returned to school to earn a master’s degree in theology, and took a job in property management for a few […]
Volunteers needed for Meals on Wheels drive
(CNS Local Life): Meals on Wheels is looking for at least 250 volunteers to hit the streets with buckets to collect coins for their “¢hange for Change” fundraising drive later this month. The donations will help support the charity’s work in providing free, hot and nutritious meals to seniors, the housebound and the disabled across […]
Wants to donate used items
I watched Marie Kondo on Netflix (the tidying and decluttering expert) and I am going to try and retake control of my house. After I have thanked and said goodbye to my shoes, clothes, fax machines, modems, printers, where should it go? I do not like the idea of just throwing away things I no […]
International Women’s Day marked
(CNS Local Life): Dozens of civil servants recognised International Women’s Day (IWD) by wearing purple T-shirts and taking a group photo on the steps of the Government Administration Building on Friday, 8 March. The photo opportunity, organised by the Family Resource Centre (FRC), was one of 20 events the organisation is holding to mark Honouring […]
Gaelic football kicks up fun for St Patrick’s Day
(CNS Local Life): The Cayman Islands Kids Gaelic Football Club is celebrating St Patrick’s Day by hosting a free training and games session at the Cayman International School football pitch in Camana Bay on Saturday, 16 March. The event will include Gaelic football along with Irish-themed games and activities.
Commonwealth Day message from the Queen
Queen Elizabeth II writes: Commonwealth Day has a special significance this year as we mark the 70th anniversary of the London Declaration, when nations of the Commonwealth agreed to move forward together as free and equal members. The vision and sense of connection that inspired the signatories has stood the test of time, and the […]
Travellers enticed to ‘Dream in Cayman’
(CNS Local Life): The Department of Tourism (DoT) is inviting visitors to ‘Dream in Cayman’ with the launch of a new advertising campaign featuring artful images highlighting the natural beauty of the islands. The idea is to set Cayman apart from the “sea of sameness” found in advertisements for other beach destinations, said the DoT.
Are taxis getting meters?
Quite some time ago there was discussion that taxis were to install meters. Did that go away and why? Auntie’s answer: No, that hasn’t gone away; it is working its way through the system. An official with the Public Transport Board explained that it is developing a strategic plan, a process which began September last […]
Special Olympians take tea with governor
(CNS Local Life): Governor Martyn Roper hosted an outdoor reception for Special Olympics Cayman Islands (SOCI) at Government House this week. A delegation of about 40 athletes plus coaches and officials attended the afternoon tea Monday, 4 March, ahead of the squad’s departure for the 2019 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Abu Dhabi and […]
Time to apply for local scholarships
(CNS Local Life): The Ministry of Education is now accepting applications from eligible Caymanian students for local scholarships, with the deadline to apply 30 April 2019. Funding is available for Year 12 students to pursue studies in A-levels and BTEC Level 3 Extended for two years, and Year13 students to pursue studies in Advanced Placement, […]
Applications open for CEC summer internships
(CNS Local Life): Cayman Enterprise City (CEC) is accepting applications for the 2019 Enterprise Cayman “Summer in the City” internship programme. In its seventh year, the programme arranges work experience for students and recent graduates throughout the CEC special economic zones (SEZs). The internships are open to Caymanians and residents of the Cayman Islands between […]
