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YMCA celebrates five years in Cayman
(CNS Local Life): The YMCA is celebrating its fifth anniversary in Cayman with a family fun day on Saturday, 9 December, from 9am to 1pm at the Field of Dreams. The event will include kickball, music, treats and carnival activities like a dunk tank, slip and slide, face painting and photo booth. All activities, food […]
CIFEC apprentices shine at Public Works
(CNS Local Life): Five students from the Cayman Islands Further Education Centre (CIFEC) have recently received internationally recognised City and Guilds of London certification through their apprenticeships with the Public Works Department (PWD). The department’s construction industry training programme is run jointly as a partnership with CIFEC, supported by the private sector.
Local company donates 3D printer to UCCI
(CNS Local Life): Students at the University College of the Cayman Islands (UCCI) now have access to a cutting-edge device that encourages collaboration, and enhances critical-thinking and problem-solving skills whilst providing a fun element of learning. Recently, UCCI received a new Robo-R2 3D printer from the Cayman Spirits Company (CSC) that will further bolster the […]
Minister’s message for International Day of Persons with Disabilities
(Minister for Education, Youth, Sports, Agriculture and Lands Juliana O’Connor-Connolly): On 3 December, the world (united) to focus on creating sustainable and resilient communities for all on International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Locally, we will recognise this day on Monday, 4 December, by proudly wearing yellow and thinking about how we can create an […]
Golden Spoons Review: Ave
(CNS Foodie): When you’re preparing to go out for dinner, there’s this surging excitement, almost childlike anticipation, of the possibilities of the epicurean night ahead. For me, it’s the prospect of sampling someone’s culinary creativity, a chance to take pointers from experts in a field in which I’ve dabbled, albeit as a domestic thrill, never […]
Cayman marathon nears the starting line
(CNS Local Life): The latest numbers for participants in this Sunday’s (3 December) marathon show 109 confirmed full marathoners and 650 registered for the half. In addition, 80 teams have signed up for the relay. More than 100 last-minute entrants are also expected to come in the day before the race. This year’s event is […]
Minister’s message for World AIDS Day
(Minister for Health Dwayne Seymour): As the festive season approaches, it is always a poignant time of year for people who have lost loved ones, particularly those who have succumbed to an illness such as HIV and AIDS. It is important, therefore, that we observe World AIDS Day on 1 December to highlight the risks […]
Prospect residents spruce up neighbourhoods
(CNS Local Life): Members of the Prospect Community Group cleaned up their district Saturday, 25 November, joined by MLA Austin Harris and RCIPS Community Officer PC Christopher Donaldson. Divided into teams, the Prospect crew did their best to rid Marina Drive, Omega Drive, Mahogany Drive and Victory Avenue of discarded plastic, old food containers, bottles, […]
Taste of Cayman raffle to benefit Meals on Wheels
(CNS Local Life): Cayman Islands Meals on Wheels has been selected as the official charity of the 30th annual Taste of Cayman Food and Drink Festival anniversary festival, set for Saturday, 27 January 2018 at the Festival Green, Camana Bay. Every year, the festival supports the local community through a charity raffle, with funds raised […]
Injured driver wants to use handicapped spot
What if I have a legitimate injury that makes it hard/painful for me to walk but I am not permanently disabled? Can I use a Blue Spot? Auntie’s answer: Today’s question appeared as a comment on a CNS article about the RCIPS announcing a no-tolerance policy on people who illegally park in spots designated for disabled drivers. […]
Breeze Fusion walk/run benefits Brac Lions Club
(CNS Local Life): The second annual Brac Breeze Fusion 5K Walk/Run, held Saturday, 25 November at South Side Public Beach, attracted more than 70 runners and walkers, comprising students, civil servants and tourists. In repeat wins, students Sean-Douglas Valentine and Madi Brandes again clinched the top spots in the overall male and female divisions.
Taking cell phone video on the road
Just wondering what the actual cell phone and driving laws are here in Cayman. Is it legal to be driving with your phone on your dash recording a video of yourself ranting on about your latest beefs? Doesn’t seem to be paying attention to the road and can’t you wait until you get home to […]
Young footballers gain UK experience
(CNS Local Life): A group of young footballers from Cayman recently spent five days in London playing matches and getting trained at several UK clubs. During the fall mid-term break, the 10 players, aged 9 to 14, soaked up experience with Premier League clubs Tottenham Hotspur FC and West Ham United FC, Championship League club […]
Inaugural UCCI nursing cohort all qualify as RNs
(CNS Local Life): The Cayman Islands has, for the first time, homegrown, full-fledged nurses after every one of the inaugural UCCI School of Nursing cohort of ten students passed the Regional Examination for Nurses’ Registration (RENR). The accomplishment was the result of four years of study for the students. The RENR is the ultimate point […]
Schools advance to semifinals
(PFL): The 2017 CUC Primary Football League (PFL) playoffs began Saturday, 25 November at the Annex Field with the quarterfinals in the Under 9 and Under 11 Champions and Consolation Cups. In the CUC Girls’ Primary Football League (GPFL), the final two regular season games were played to see which schools would compete for the […]
Hotel service fees and tipping
When staying at local hotels, who are charging a mandatory service fee and also a resort charge, am I correct that the valet would be covered? We did a staycation and once you add all the tips, taxes and resort fees the nightly charge becomes surprisingly high. I felt overly pressured by the valet guys […]
CIS, Cayman Prep take inaugural high school footie crowns
(CNS Local Life): Cayman International School (CIS) Blue and Cayman Prep and High School made history this past week by winning, respectively, the inaugural Dart Under 14 Girls’ and Under 13 Boys’ high school football leagues. In the girls’ league, CIS Blue defeated Cayman Prep 2-1 on Wednesday, 22 November at the Annex Field to […]
Golden Spoons Review: Boggy Sand Café
(CNS Foodie): In the mood for a change of scenery, my companion and I decided a small trip to West Bay was in order, plus the opening of a new café had caught my eye. We found the place fairly easily; the Boggy Sand Café is in the car park next door to Foster’s Republix. […]
