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Date set for ‘Cayman National Parade of Lights’

Date set for ‘Cayman National Parade of Lights’

| 18/10/2019 | 0 Comments

(CNS Local Life): Cayman National has signed on as the title sponsor of a mainstay of the holiday season, which has now been renamed the ‘Cayman National Parade of Lights’. This annual event, which is free for all to attend, will be held this year on Saturday, 7 December, at Camana Bay from 6:00pm to […]

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Musical showcase to benefit teens

Musical showcase to benefit teens

| 27/08/2019 | 0 Comments

(CNS Local Life): The Business and Professional Women’s Club of Grand Cayman will be hosting two musical showcases this weekend in support of the TAYA (Teen and Young Adult) Lounge in Estella’s Place, which is part of the Cayman Islands Crisis Centre. The Friday, 30 August fundraising event, which will take place at The Lodge […]

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Festival brings night life to George Town

Festival brings night life to George Town

| 12/08/2019 | 0 Comments

(CNS Local Life): The first monthly Saturday Night Live in George Town event drew crowds to Hog Sty Bay on Saturday, 3 August. A concept from the George Town Revitalisation Initiative (part of the Ministry of Commerce, Planning and Infrastructure), the event on the waterfront offered a variety of food for sale as live music […]

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National Trust celebrates fathers at Mission House

National Trust celebrates fathers at Mission House

| 10/06/2019 | 1 Comment

(CNS Local Life):The National Trust’s Bodden Town District Committee is holding a Father’s Day barbecue Saturday, 15 June, that is free and open to the public. The event, taking place at the Mission House between 11am and 4pm, will include a Father’s Day greeting card craft area, face painting, bouncy castle and a vintage photo […]

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Queen’s 93rd birthday commemorated

Queen’s 93rd birthday commemorated

| 10/06/2019 | 1 Comment

(CNS Local Life): The Cayman Islands celebrated the 93rd birthday of Queen Elizabeth II on Saturday, 8 June, complete with a parade, a 21-gun salute and the presenting of the Cayman Islands Certificate and Badge of Honour. Governor Martyn Roper took part in his first Queen’s birthday celebration, presenting awards and inspecting the guard of […]

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Plans in place for Queen’s birthday celebration

Plans in place for Queen’s birthday celebration

| 26/05/2019 | 1 Comment

(CNS Local Life): Public celebration of the Queen’s 93rd birthday is set for Saturday, 8 June in front of the Legislative Assembly with an after-event garden party on the lawns of Government House. The public holiday for the event will be on the following Monday, 10 June.

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Local mosque invites Cayman to come take a look

Local mosque invites Cayman to come take a look

| 22/05/2019 | 11 Comments

(CNS Local Life): The Islamic Society of the Cayman Islands (ISCI) is opening the mosque doors this Saturday and inviting the community to come and see Islam for themselves. ISCI wants people to join them for an open day, when residents of all faiths can explore the mosque as well as the beliefs and practice […]

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EMS demonstrates lifesaving practices

EMS demonstrates lifesaving practices

| 20/05/2019 | 0 Comments

(CNS Local Life): The Health Services Authority (HSA) Emergency Medical Services (EMS) team is hosting events Tuesday, 21 May as part of EMS week, which runs through Friday. To mark “Safety Tuesday”, EMS staff will be at two supermarkets to provide the public with “hands-on lifesaving practices”.

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Junior Batabano ready to celebrate turtles

Junior Batabano ready to celebrate turtles

| 09/05/2019 | 2 Comments

(CNS Local Life): Junior Batabano is set to hit the streets of George Town tomorrow (Saturday, 11 May), with all the young people in the parade wearing costumes specially created to celebrate Cayman’s turtling heritage, under the theme “Once Upon A Turtle”. More than 400 children and teens from six schools will be participating this year.

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Batabano parade ready for the road

Batabano parade ready for the road

| 01/05/2019 | 0 Comments

(CNS Local Life): As many as 4,000 masqueraders are expected at this year’s Batabano parade, set for Saturday, 4 May, with 15 mas bands, groups and floats going on the road. As is tradition, the parade will start at Seven Mile Public Beach at 1pm and end on Harbour Drive in the heart of George […]

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‘Violin Queen’ to perform at Batabano dinner

‘Violin Queen’ to perform at Batabano dinner

| 16/04/2019 | 0 Comments

(CNS Local Life): Organizers of Cayman Carnival Batabano said they are “thrilled” to bring back its signature dinner show, Le Masque, set for Thursday, 2 May at Pedro St James and featuring “The Violin Queen”, Mapy, with her unique fusion of soca and afro-beat music. A charitable raffle will also be held throughout the evening, with […]

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Rotary Club helps Junior Batabano go on the road

Rotary Club helps Junior Batabano go on the road

| 10/04/2019 | 0 Comments

(CNS Local Life): The Rotary Club of Grand Cayman has returned as a sponsor of the Junior Batabano Street Parade and Family Fun Day, continuing a tradition that began when the service organisation came on as a founding supporter of the event 18 years ago. This year’s parade is set for 11 May.

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An MBE for Franz at end of royal visit

An MBE for Franz at end of royal visit

| 31/03/2019 | 12 Comments

(CNS Local Life): At the end of a long day touring the Sister Islands and Grand Cayman, the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall attended their final event Thursday, 28 March, a reception at Pedro St James, where Prince Charles presented medals to three Caymanians. Deputy Governor Franz Manderson received an MBE, and Felicia […]

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Prince Charles to confer medals

Prince Charles to confer medals

| 27/03/2019 | 2 Comments

(CNS Local Life): Prince Charles will be presenting Certificates and Badges of Honour to Felicia McLean and Andrew Smilley, along with an MBE to Deputy Governor Franz Manderson, during an investiture tomorrow (Thursday, 28 March) at Pedro St James. The prince and his wife, Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, will begin their whirlwind visit to […]

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Flags fly for Commonwealth Day

Flags fly for Commonwealth Day

| 12/03/2019 | 0 Comments

(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”.

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International Women’s Day marked

International Women’s Day marked

| 10/03/2019 | 1 Comment

(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 […]

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Men encouraged to ‘walk in her shoes’

Men encouraged to ‘walk in her shoes’

| 05/02/2019 | 2 Comments

(CNS Local Life): The Cayman Islands Crisis Centre (CICC) has opened registration for the fourth annual “A Walk in Her Shoes”. The event, taking place from 5pm on 8 March at Camana Bay, celebrates International Women’s Day, aiming to raise funds and awareness to support the Crisis Centre’s mission to end domestic violence in the […]

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Fun day at Botanic Park continues to grow

Fun day at Botanic Park continues to grow

| 29/01/2019 | 0 Comments

(CNS Local Life): The Garden Club of Grand Cayman and the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park hosted their fifth annual Family Fun Day at the Park, on Sunday, 20 January with more than 1,000 visitors coming out for the event whose aim is to encourage residents to experience all that is offered at the national […]

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