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How does CUC calculate monthly fuel costs?
How does CUC determine the fuel cost multiplier used with kWh consumed to calculate the total fuel cost on the monthly bill? Auntie’s answer: A CUC representative explained how the company determines the fuel cost used as part of the calculation of monthly electric bills, and I think it best to quote the answer directly. […]
HSA pharmacy operations relocated for the weekend
The Cayman Islands Hospital main pharmacy operations will be relocated to the George Town General Practice Clinic for Saturday, 17 August and Sunday, 18 August due to required maintenance work. Hours of operation remain the same during this time: 8:00am – 7:00pm. The main hospital pharmacy will reopen on Monday, 19 August at 8:00am. We […]
One month until DG’s 5K Challenge on Cayman Brac
The countdown is on to the 2019 DG’s 5K Challenge! With one month to go until the Cayman Brac event, prospective entrants are reminded to register on Cayman Active at www.caymanactive.com/dg5k. This year, the first 400 registrants across both events will receive a special edition cap, so sign up quickly to avoid disappointment! A reminder, […]
HR just the ticket for police employee
(CNS Local Life): Aaliyah Johnson is honest about the fact that she had no idea what she wanted to do professionally when she first walked through the doors of RCIPS headquarters seven years ago as a student intern from CIFEC. “At that point the most direction I had was a curiosity about working in forensics, […]
Men’s rugby team set for tournament debut
(CNS Local Life): The FFP Cayman National Men’s XV squad will be competing for the first time at the Americas Rugby Challenge (ARCh) from 23 August-1 September in Medellin, Colombia. The ARCh enables second-tier countries like Cayman to progress further in the sport of rugby. Cayman qualified for the tournament with a 58-14 drubbing of […]
Interns gain healthcare experience at HSA
(CNS Local Life): This year’s summer internship programme at the Health Services Authority (HSA) is providing on-the-job training for 91 students considering careers in healthcare. The 2019 internship programme, running from 1 June to 15 September, had been revamped to provide select students with quality work experience that aligned with their interests and career aspirations.
Gerry Kirkconnell honoured with Little League award
(CNS Local Life): Local businessman and community leader, Gerry Kirkconnell, was surprised at a recent Cayman Islands Little League (CILL) reunion event when founder JC Calhoun called his name to present the George Rivers Award, a longstanding tradition that has been revived to recognise CILL volunteers. The award was created to honour dedicated, long-serving CILL […]
Why is roundabout foliage such a mess?
I drive by the Hurley’s roundabout on a daily basis and I’ve noticed that it’s quite unkempt/overgrown with vegetation, and the TV monitors/screens haven’t worked in some time. Isn’t this roundabout still sponsored by DMS? If not, shouldn’t the NRA or another company maintain it better as the overgrowth does hinder adequate visibility? Auntie’s answer: […]
Traffic advisory for Miss Teen Cayman motorcade
The Miss Teen Cayman Islands motorcade will be taking place on Saturday, 17 August, beginning at 8:00AM at the Lions Centre on Crewe Road. The procession will travel via Crewe Road and Smith Road, making a stop at the Farmer’s Market. They will then travel via the Waterfront, West Bay Road and the Esterley Tibbetts […]
DCI hosting AML workshop
(CNS Local Life): The Department of Commerce and Investment (DCI) is hosting an anti-money laundering and counterterrorist financing capacity building workshop today (Thursday, 15 August) for dealers in precious metals and stones. The workshop is taking place at the Government Administration Building, from 5pm to 7pm.
What happens if a Caymanian business partner dies?
Hypothetically, a micro business is set up with the required 60% Caymanian, 40% non-Caymanian. There are just two people involved, and it’s going along nicely, but the Caymanian sadly passes away. What becomes of the business and the non-Caymanian’s status both in the business and on the island? Auntie’s answer: The Local Companies (Control) Law […]
Governor Long laid to rest in official funeral
(CNS Local Life): Members of Cayman’s community, from government officials to friends and neighbours, came out to celebrate the life of Athel Charles Ethelwulf Long, the first governor of the Islands, Wednesday, 14 August, at a service held at the Cayman Islands Baptist Church in Savannah. The official funeral, reserved for current and former post-holders […]
Are airport taxis still charging a flat rate?
Can you clarify whether the flat rate taxi fares from the airport are still in effect? Or did those change? The previous rate sheet had a separate section for rates from the airport, which were a little bit lower than if you calculate by the mile. Auntie’s answer: This question came as a comment on […]
Official funeral for first Governor Athel Long
(CNS Local Life): The official funeral to commemorate the life of Athel Charles Ethelwulf Long, Cayman’s first governor, is being held Wednesday, 14 August, at the Cayman Islands Baptist Church on Pedro Castle Road, Savannah, with interment to follow at Eden Cemetery (across from Pedro St James). As a former governor, Long, who passed away […]
Miss Teen hopefuls visit Cayman Brac
(CNS Local Life): The five contestants for Miss Teen Cayman Islands took part in the pageant’s annual Cayman Brac trip Saturday, 10 August to explore the local culture, as they did on Grand Cayman in July. Among the places visited were the Cayman Brac Museum, Skull Cave, Cayman Brac Lighthouse and National Trust Parrot Reserve.
International designer named Miss Cayman judge
(CNS Local Life): Award-winning designer Charlie Lapson will be one of the judges for the Miss Cayman Islands Universe pageant, set for this Saturday at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman. Lapson is recognised for his collections of jewellery, fashion and lifestyle products, and has been called “an authority of style” by the international press, stated a […]
Lauren Hew carries flag as Pan Am Games conclude
(CNS Local Life): The XVIII Pan American Games Lima 2019 officially ended Sunday, with thousands of athletes and spectators attending the two-hour-long closing ceremony at Lima’s National Stadium, themed “Dance of Diversity”. The event closed out the 17-day Games in which 6,000 athletes from 41 nations took part.
Youth offered the ‘Gift of Mental Wealth’
An online funding page, with a goal of raising US$18,750, has been collecting donations for the “Gift of Mental Wealth”, which covers the cost of therapy for adolescents between 12 and 18 years old who do not have adequate insurance to meet their mental healthcare needs.
