Sports
Derek Haines makes marathon effort for charity
(CNS Local Life): Derek Haines has completed another marathon in support of the Have a Heart charity. Along with Chris and Kim Bailey, who ran the half marathon, he participated in the event in Havana, Cuba, on Sunday, 21 November as part of the Mountains and Marathons challenge to raise money for the charity to sponsor […]
International scuba diving honourees announced
(CNS Local Life): Four names have been added to the list of the International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame (ISDHF). The Cayman Islands Department of Tourism announced the 2017 honourees at the annual Diving Equipment and Marketing Association (DEMA) trade show held 16-19 November in Las Vegas. New inductees Dick Bonin, Gardner Young, Krov Menuhin […]
Top-of-the-table clash ends in exciting draw
(PFL): The dream matchup during week six of the 2016/2017 CUC Primary Football League (PFL) regular season featured the only two undefeated Under 11 schools in Group A – Sir John A. Cumber and Savannah – at a neutral venue. On Saturday, 19 November, a strong and confident contingent from Sir John A. Cumber travelled […]
National Museum to display rare diving artefacts
(CNS Local Life): The International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame (ISDHF) has announced a one-year partnership with the Cayman Islands National Museum (CINM) to showcase some of the hall’s collection of rare artefacts. Over the last 15 years, the ISDHF has acquired some of the most historically significant pieces for scuba diving, reflecting the growth […]
Cayman Cricket scores major sponsor
(CNS Local Life): Cayman Cricket has taken on a main corporate sponsor to help support the growth and development of the sport. The organisation’s objectives for the next few years include plans to increase opportunities for families and individuals across all sections of the community to get involved in playing the sport, to make the […]
Cayman to host boxing star’s ‘rumble’
(CNS): Boxing fans are said to be in for a spectacular event in the New Year following the announcement that a legend of the sport will be hosting a major bout in Cayman. Local fighters will be taking part in an international competition with boxing star Manny Pacquiao when he hosts the “Island Rumble”. Part […]
Equestrians ride into new dressage season
(CNS Local Life): The Cayman Islands Equestrian Federation (CIEF) kicked off its National Dressage Series Sunday, 13 November. The series consists of four dressage shows between November and May, culminating in the naming of season champions in various categories at the CIEF’s annual awards dinner in June. Cindy Canace, a senior judge from the US, […]
St Ignatius hold Sir John A. Cumber in entertaining draw
(PFL): With two weeks remaining in the regular seasons of the 2016/2017 CUC Primary Football League (PFL) and Girls’ Primary Football League (GPFL), the pressure is on for those schools looking to secure a spot in the elite Champions Cup competition. This past Saturday, 12 November, St Ignatius Prep travelled to West Bay to take […]
Kids can join fun marathon effort
(CNS Local Life): Youngsters will get a chance to take part in the Intertrust Cayman Islands Marathon, set for 4 December, with their own fun run. Event organisers are once again encouraging kids to register and take part in the largest primary school running event on island. Also sponsored by the Ministry of Youth and […]
Breeze Fusion 5K celebrates 10th anniversary
(CNS Local Life): Funds raised at the 10th annual Breeze Fusion 5K Run/Walk, held Saturday, 5 November, have benefitted the National Council of Voluntary Organisations (NCVO), East End Primary School, and the Edna Moyle Primary School in North Side, with $2,000 donated to each. In a show of support, George Town, Savannah, Prospect and Bodden […]
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.
George Town U-11s notch first win
(PFL): Play resumed Saturday, 5 November, in the 2016/2017 CUC Primary Football League (PFL) and Girls’ Primary Football League (GPFL) following the mid-term break, with a number of games at venues across the island. In Group A, the Under 11 boys from George Town Primary celebrated their first victory of the season with a 3-1 […]
Cayman hosts world championship volleyball qualifier
(CNS Local Life): Cayman is gearing up to host the FIVB World Championship Qualifiers for Group C of the NORCECA region on 12-13 November at Clifton Hunter High School. At the tournament, the women’s national indoor volleyball team will go head to head against Bonaire, Bahamas and Guadeloupe. Cayman’s team, consisting of 13 players aged 16 to 37 years old and training since August of this year, […]
Kanuga heads to China to support childhood cancer fight
(CNS Local Life): Ultra-long-distance runner Kerri Kanuga is again hitting the road for the St Baldrick’s Foundation, the largest non-government funder of childhood cancer research, specifically on behalf of Hannah’s Heroes. She will be aiming to complete her sixth ultra marathon, covering more than 100 miles, at a race set for 18-19 November in China.
Halloween 30K race set for East End
(CNS Local Life): Cayman’s running community takes to the road again this weekend with a choice of racing distances. The KRyS Global 30K, Halloween 10-10-10 Relay and Fun 5K all take place in East End on Sunday, 30 October, marking the sixth consecutive year for this suite of races. The 30K race is used by many of Cayman’s long-distance […]
Sir John A Cumber U-11 boys still undefeated
(CNS Local Life): The Sir John A. Cumber Primary Under 11 boys made it three wins out of three with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Truth For Youth School during the third round of the 2016/2017 CUC Primary Football League (PFL) regular season Saturday, 22 October, at the West Bay Town Hall Field.
Cayman hosts anti-doping meeting
(CNS Local Life): The Cayman Islands is hosting a two-day annual board meeting of the Caribbean Regional Anti-Doping Organisation (RADO) starting Sunday, 23 October. High on the agenda will be deliberations on the board’s governance, electing a new vice chair and receiving the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) latest update. It is likely that the latter […]
Equestrians jump into show season
(CNS Local Life): The equestrian show season kicked off with the first national jumping series held Sunday 16 October, at the Equestrian Centre. Judge Tanya Neville-Dickson presided over the event with Cayman Islands Equestrian Federation president Sharon Hinds the show manager. Riders from Cayman Riding School were unable to participate due to last-minute scheduling issues, leaving only […]
