Local News
Green group holds beach party to celebrate royals
(CNS Local Life): The environmental group, Sustainable Cayman, is commemorating the upcoming visit of Prince Charles and his wife, Camilla, with a “community beach celebration” at Smith Barcadere, Thursday, 28 March, from 10am-noon. The organisation said the family event, being held on the public holiday declared in honour of the royal visit, was a way […]
Coco Fest raises $2k for Meals on Wheels
(CNS Local Life): Close to 2,300people took part in a celebration of all things coconut at the annual Coco Fest held Saturday, 9 February on the grounds of Pedro St James. In addition to showcasing coconut-inspired food, drink and activities, the event raised almost $2,000 for featured charity Meals on Wheels.
Proud of Them: Dominic Owens and Jillian Crooks
(CNS Local Life): To introduce the public to the latest crop of Proud of Them recipients, the Ministry of Education, Youth, Sports, Agriculture and Lands is releasing biographies of the 10 young people recognised. Dominic Owens earned the distinction for academics and Jillian Crooks for sports.
Immigration officer earns employee award
(CNS Local Life): Calling Stafford Millwood “the type of civil servant that makes the Cayman Islands Government world class”, Deputy Governor Franz Manderson presented the Department of Immigration officer his Employee of the Month certificate for December, at a ceremony held Wednesday, 6 February.
Proud of Them: Diego Smith and Julisa Dilbert
(CNS Local Life): To introduce the public to the latest crop of Proud of Them recipients, the Ministry of Education, Youth, Sports, Agriculture and Lands is releasing biographies of the 10 young people recognised. Diego Smith earned the distinction for career and Julisa Dilbert for business.
Fun day at Botanic Park continues to grow
(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 […]
The book opens on Educating Rita
(CNS Local Life): The newest production from the Cayman Drama Society, Educating Rita, which opens Thursday (24 January), has turned out to be a learning experience for most of those involved. The play featured a first-time director, stage manager and producer, with both cast members never before acting in a “two-hander”.
Premier’s New Year’s Message
Cayman Islands Premier Alden McLaughlin writes: 2018 was a year to Celebrate Cayman as we began a two-year journey to commemorate the 60th anniversary of our Coat of Arms in 1958, and our first Constitution in 1959.
Speaker’s New Year’s Message
Cayman Islands Speaker McKeeva Bush writes: As we approach and countdown to the New Year, we ought to take the opportunity to reflect and prepare for what is ahead.
Opposition Leader’s New Year Message
Opposition Leader Ezzard Miller writes: As we count down to the new year, we once again have an opportunity to reflect on the past year and to re-commit ourselves to goodwill, harmony and personal and shared responsibilities for the year ahead.
