Service Organisations
Pink Ladies close up coffee shop
(CNS Local Life): After 35 years of service to the Cayman Islands Hospital and the wider community, the popular Pink Ladies Coffee Shop officially closed Friday, 16 December. The Health Services Authority (HSA) and Ministry of Health bid the group farewell at an event that afternoon where its members, as well as former staff of […]
Derek Haines covers 2,000 miles for charity in 2016
(CNS Local Life): Derek Haines has run more than 2,000 miles over 2016 as part of his participation in the “Mountains and Marathons” challenge on behalf of the Have a Heart charity which sponsors heart surgery for children in need. Over the year, 148 children received life-saving/changing surgery at Health City Cayman Islands. Another three […]
PAWS lends helping hand to Cayman’s canines
(CNS Local Life): The Protection of Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) recently held a free community dog wash at the Heritage Field in East End. PAWS, which was founded in 2010 by Giuseppe and Susanna Gatta, Alex Stewart and Marleine Gagnon, is a local non-profit that works to alleviate the suffering of animals in need, particularly […]
Monster Dash fun run a Halloween treat
(CNS Local Life): The second annual Save Our Youth Foundation (SOY) Monster Dash proved a fun precursor to Halloween with the young and young at heart coming out in costume to support the non-profit’s fundraiser. Participants in the event, held at Camana Bay 22 October, ranged from a small ninja turtle to a giant banana.
Lions charter club at John Gray High School
(CNS Local Life): The Lions Club of Grand Cayman (LCGC) has chartered a school-based Alpha Leos Club with 32 John Gray High School students. Visiting district governor Lion Errol Lee initiated seven club officers and installed 25 members in the presence of fellow students, teachers and Lions. Members were vested and pinned, and Leo president […]
Monster Dash fun run starts Halloween early
(CNS Local Life) The Save Our Youth Foundation (SOY) is holding their second annual Monster Dash 5K Walk/Run fundraiser at Camana Bay, Saturday, 22 October. Registration on the day begins at 6:15am with both walkers and runners starting at 7am, but taking off in opposite directions. All participants are encouraged to wear costumes for the […]
Rotary helps Bahamas after Hurricane Matthew
(CNS Local Life): Fewer than 24 hours after Hurricane Matthew passed over Nassau, Bahamas, Rotarians in the Cayman Islands were collecting supplies for that nation. Having experienced devastating hurricanes themselves, members of the service organisation set up drop locations for donations. In asking for help from the Cayman community, Al Thompson, past president of Rotary […]
Kiwanis programme gets corporate help
(CNS Local Life): The Kiwanis Key Leader Weekend, set for 14-16 October at St Ignatius Catholic School, has received a corporate boost. Law firm Ogier has donated $2,000 to support this annual conference that focuses on assisting young people with the development of leadership skills. Since 2007, the Kiwanis Club of Grand Cayman has been […]
Lions celebrate week of service to young people
(CNS): The Lions Club of Grand Cayman joined the organisation’s members globally to commemorate a special Worldwide Week of Service for Youth 8-14 August, dedicated to mentoring, empowering and engaging young people through community service. This international event is designed to inspire the next generation of volunteers and help the Lions reach their Centennial Service […]
Rotaract Blue offers Open Arms for special-needs community
(CNS): Rotaract Blue Cayman Islands raised more than $20,000 at their ninth annual fundraising gala held 16 July for their Open Arms programme which was established in 2007 to enhance society’s understanding of persons with special needs and enrich these individuals’ lives. About 150 people attended the gala, which aims to shine a spotlight on the […]
Water Authority joins Lions fight against male cancers
(CNS): Water Authority-Cayman is again supporting the Lions Club of Grand Cayman by sponsoring the fifth Annual Delano Hislop Memorial Journey For Life, through a $2,500 donation. The 15-mile walk/run, which aims to raise awareness about prostate and colon cancer, is scheduled to take place Sunday, 11 September 2016. PACCE (Prostate and Colon Cancer Event) […]
Lions Club of Grand Cayman names new board
(CNS): The Lions Club of Grand Cayman has installed a new president and board of directors for 2016-17. At the ceremony, held Saturday, 2 July, Tannya Mortimer was named the second female president to be appointed in 43 years, following Deborah Ebanks in 2009. Past president Leonard Hew installed the incoming officers.
Lions Club raffle winner drives off with new car
(CNS): The Lions Club of Grand Cayman capped off its major fundraiser, “Benzarama 2016”, with a celebration at Lions Community Centre that included picking a raffle winner for a new car and music by local DJ “Super C” and the Regeneration Band. At the grand finale event, held 25 June, in addition to naming the winner […]
Miss Teen 2016 contestants selected
(CNS): Seven teenage girls representing various districts in the Cayman Islands have been selected to participate in the 2016 Miss Teen Pageant. The Lions Club of Grand Cayman, which is hosting the competition, said there were numerous applicants, who were all interviewed by a selection panel.
Raffle winner has ticket to drive
(CNS): One lucky ticket holder won a new car at the Rotary Club of Grand Cayman Sunrise annual raffle drawing held Saturday, 16 April. Grand prize winner Jirarat Phelps claimed the 2016 Audi Q5, with club president Christine Mathews handing her the keys. Andrew Barker won the second prize of a weekend getaway to any […]
Pedal power drives Kiwanis fundraiser
(CNS): The Kiwanis Club of Grand Cayman recently held their 34th Annual KiwaniBike where close to 150 cyclists rode 20 miles, from the Blow Holes in East End to Smith Cove in South Sound. Event chairperson Monique Bush thanked everyone for participating in the fundraiser, which took in almost $7,000.
Cayman students fly high in regional writing contest
(CNS): Two Cayman primary school students have earned top-10 places in a Caribbean-wide writing competition. Diamond White and Nathaniel Harlowe, both 9, competed against 66 students in Cayman, aged seven to 11, to be considered for final honours in the Rotary E-Club of the Caribbean 7020’s fourth annual Butterfly Storybook storytelling contest.
Lions award service at birthday celebration of founder
(CNS): At a gathering to celebrate the birthday of Melvin Jones, who founded Lions Clubs International (LCI) in the US in 1917, the Cayman branch of the organisation presented four awards to members for their contributions and commitment to service. At the 16 January event, three Melvin Jones Fellowships (MJF) and one Progressive Melvin Jones […]
