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New class of CIFS recruits begin training
(CNS Local Life): Twenty-one new fire officer recruits to the Cayman Islands Fire Service (CIFS) began their training period on Monday, 26 August, just as the service implements a new extensive 18-month training programme, which the new fire officers will now also be able to take advantage of.
Governor impressed with HSA technology
(CNS Local Life): The average life expectancy of dialysis patients in the Cayman Islands is higher than patients in the United States. The crude mortality rate of dialysis patients in Cayman last year was 9% compared to 16% of patients in the US and the average life span of Cayman’s dialysis patients is about eight […]
Wear red for World Heart Day
(CNS Local Life): Save the date and search your wardrobe for anything red. World Heart Day is Sunday, 29 September, and the Cayman Heart Fund is asking the Cayman Islands community to raise funds for their mission and raise awareness about heart disease that weekend. For a start, they are asking people to wear red […]
Crisis Centre raising funds for new shelter
(CNS): The Cayman Islands Crisis Centre (CICC) is encouraging people to sign up for their annual Jingle Bell 5K 10K Walk/Run, which will take place at the start of the festive season on Sunday 1 December. Funds raised will go towards building a new shelter for local victims and their children, as the current facility […]
Traffic Advisory for Miss World Motorcade
The Miss World Cayman Islands Motorcade will be taking place on Saturday, 31 August, beginning at 9:00am at Andy’s Rent-A-Car off Roberts Drive in George Town. The procession will leave at 9:00am and travel to East End via Shamrock Road, travel around through North Side, and return to George Town via Frank Sound Road and […]
Church parking lot closure for HSA patients
The Seventh Day Adventist Church parking lot (Smith Road) will be closed to all vehicle and foot traffic starting Sunday through Friday, 1-6 September. This lot is used for overflow parking by the HSA, however during this time, guests of the HSA can still utilise the other parking areas in front of the main hospital […]
Travel Discounts for DG’s 5K on Cayman Brac
Participants in the 2019 DG’s 5K on Cayman Brac on Sunday, 15 September are encouraged to take advantage of the following offers, courtesy of Cayman Airways and Cayman Brac Beach Resort.
CAL change fees waived due to Hurricane Dorian
Due to the projected path of Hurricane Dorian, Cayman Airways Limited (CAL) will be waiving change fees and fare differences for passengers who wish to cancel their flight reservations for travel between the Cayman Islands and Miami and Tampa.
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.
Scholarship recipient heading to Southampton University
(CNS Local Life): Island Heritage Insurance Company has awarded its 2019 Educational Grant to Hugh Dontaye Thomas, who already has an associate’s degree in business administration from the University College of the Cayman Islands, graduating with a GPA of 3.08, and has been accepted at the University of Southampton to study Accounting and Finance.
Liquor licence application deadline approaches
Grand Cayman liquor licence holders – including those with music and dancing licences – are reminded of the upcoming Annual Liquor Licence Meeting in early September. The deadline for applications is August 16th, 2019.
Live broadcast for Official Funeral of former Governor Long
The live broadcast will air today at 1pm and can be viewed here. The broadcast is a joint production between CIGTV and Cayman 27. It will also be available on the CIGTV YouTube channel and on CIGTV at a later date to be announced.
Shuttle service for seniors to attend Official Funeral for former Governor Long
The Cayman Island’s Seafarer’s Association will be providing a shuttle service for seniors who would like to attend Former Governor Long’s funeral.
Financial planning experts answer readers’ questions
(CNS Local Life): The Cayman Islands is considered a rich country with all the trappings of wealth, but there is growing anxiety about personal finances among the local population and this jurisdiction has recently been ranked as world’s most costly place to live. So, earlier this month we invited readers to send in questions about […]
Leadership Cayman
The Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for the 2020 class of Leadership Cayman. If you are 25 years or over and are looking to improve your leadership skills, network with likeminded professionals and gain an in depth understanding of our community, then you should apply.
Get advice from the experts on Local Life
(CNS Local Life): While the economy may be booming for some in the Cayman Islands, many people here have very real concerns about their own financial situation and do not know how best to plan for their future. In an effort to help, we have invited independent financial advisers Stephanie Plews and Allan Shine to […]
Dash cam evidence: On Cayman’s roads (Part 4)
(CNS Local Life): We should not forget, as it seems many drivers have, that a cyclist was recently killed on Cayman roads and many have been injured by careless drivers. So we are continuing our series on heart-in-the-mouth moments with video clips taken by a brave cyclist in the hopes that the message may get […]
