Events
Cayman marks Queen’s 90th birthday
(CNS): The Cayman Islands celebrated the 90th birthday of Queen Elizabeth II on Saturday, 11 June, with the traditional parade and ceremony. Senior government officials gathered with other dignitaries and members of the public to mark the event, held in front of the Legislative Assembly building in George Town. The programme included a parade by […]
Cayman set to celebrate Queen’s 90th birthday
(CNS): The Cayman Islands will celebrate the 90th birthday of Queen Elizabeth II on Saturday, 11 June 2016, marked by a parade and awards ceremony. The public is invited to attend the celebration, which will again be held outside the Legislative Assembly building and begin at 9:30am. A parade by the uniformed services will precede […]
Braccanal takes the party on the road
(CNS): The music was pumping and spirits were high at Cayman Brac’s homegrown Carnival held over the long Discovery Day weekend. The festivities, which included parties and a colourful parade with hundreds of revellers, were organised for the fourth year by the volunteers who make up the Braccanal Committee. The weekend began on Friday, 13 […]
Flags fly for Commonwealth Day
(CNS): As part of the “Fly a Flag for the Commonwealth” worldwide initiative, at exactly 10am yesterday (Monday, 14 March), Governor Helen Kilpatrick hoisted the blue-and-yellow colours of the Commonwealth flag in front of the Government Administration Building. The event marked the first time the Cayman Islands has joined Commonwealth countries and organisations in raising […]
Cayman to fly flag for Commonwealth Day
(CNS): The Cayman Islands will be one of 53 countries flying the Commonwealth flag on Monday, 14 March, as part of worldwide Commonwealth Day celebrations. The flag will be hoisted outside the Government Administration Building (GAB) at 10am. To reflect this year’s theme, “An Inclusive Commonwealth”, more than 850 flags will be raised around the […]
UK kids TV star visits Cayman
(CNS): Once a stage and television star best known for presenting children’s TV in the UK, Floella Benjamin, now Baroness Benjamin of Beckenham, visited Cayman recently to deliver an address at the Commencement Ceremony of the International College of the Cayman Islands (ICCI). As well as visiting a number of schools, Baroness Benjamin who has […]
New Miss Cayman crowned for 2016
(CNS): Monyque Brooks (24) from West Bay was crowned the new Miss Cayman Islands on Saturday at the annual beauty pageant at the Lions Centre. Brooks also won Best Gown, Best Smile and Miss Photogenic. The runners up were Erin Hislop and Schilo Scott. However, the People’s Choice Award went to a contestant totally overlooked […]
National Trust brings ‘Hatitude’ to annual fundraiser
(CNS): The National Trust will hold its third annual Hatitude fundraiser themed “Brunch Upon a Time” at Grand Old House on Sunday, 31 January. Patrons are encouraged to dress as someone famous from history whether real or fantasy, in full regalia or just highlighted by choice of hat. To promote the event, the Trust will be […]
Crisis Centre rings in the Jingle Bell Run
(CNS): Hundreds of participants — both runners and walkers — are expected to turn out Sunday, 13 December, for the annual Jingle Bell Run fundraiser in support of the Cayman Islands Crisis Centre.
Calling all swashbucklers: Pirates Week is landing
(CNS): The 38th annual Pirates Week festival kicks off tonight (Thursday, 12 November) with the CUC Pan in de City steel pan competition and a launch party with live music. A full calendar of events follows, but things begin at 7pm today with steel pan performances on the harbour front. The first party of the 10-day […]
Cayman remembers fallen veterans
(CNS): Ceremonies were held simultaneously on Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac, on Sunday, 8 November, to mark Remembrance Day, which fell on the following day. At 11am, a two-minute silence marked the official observance of the holiday, with this year’s event commemorating all lives lost in World Wars I and II as well as at […]
Public encouraged to march against domestic abuse
(CNS): The 15th Annual Silent Witness March is set for 5:30pm today (26 October) to highlight the ill effects of domestic violence. Participants wearing purple and carrying cutouts representing victims of domestic violence will start at the Government Administration Building.
Troubled teens fundraising for their own support programme
(CNS): Students from the John Gray High School are raising the cash themselves for a mentoring group that is helping to turn their lives around. According to the school counsellor, Chris Murray, BoyZ2men, which began at the school in 2009 and has a proven track record for getting at risk and troubled teens back on track, is […]
Getting to the heart of the matter
(CNS): The Cayman Heart Fund (CHF) is holding its first health expo at Camana Bay on Saturday, 26 September from 2pm-8pm. The event, to mark World Heart Day, will educate both adults and children about food nutrition and living a heart-healthy lifestyle, while also raising funds for a new ambulance for the Health Services Authority. […]
Hannah’s heroes ready for a close shave
(CNS): The third annual Heroes for Hannah fundraiser is expected to attract more than 1,000 people to watch razors in action and raise money for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation for childhood cancer research. The event, set for Friday, 11 September from 5pm-9pm at the Wicket, Cricket Square, will feature more than 100 people getting their heads shaved for a […]
Women’s national team set for football friendly
(CNS): The Cayman Islands women’s national football team returns to competitive play this week against Southwestern Oklahoma State University in a two-match friendly series. The matches, which are free and open to the public, will take place Thursday, 14 May and Saturday, 16 May at the T.E. McField Sports Centre, starting at 7pm. Southwestern Oklahoma State University […]
More stars on board for CayFilm
(CNS): The list of film industry celebrities confirmed to attend the inaugural CayFilm festival, set for 18-20 June, continues to grow, with American actors Wes Studi and Reno Wilson the latest additions. Among his credits, Native American Studi, 67, has appeared in Dances With Wolves, The Last of the Mohicans, Geronimo: An American Legend, Heat and […]
Queen’s birthday celebrated in style
(CNS): The Queen’s birthday was once again celebrated with plenty of pomp and circumstance, highlighted by a parade and an awards ceremony. A 21-gun salute honoured Queen Elizabeth II for her 89th birthday with the RCIPS marching band and guard of honour leading the procession of uniformed services organisations and war veterans. Governor Helen Kilpatrick presented […]
