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CITA to serve up Restaurant Month
(CNS Local Life): The Cayman Islands Tourism Association (CITA) is preparing for this year’s Restaurant Month, with the main objective increasing traffic to restaurants during an otherwise slower season. Throughout October, people will be able to dine affordably at some of Cayman’s best restaurants, which will offer set-price menus and multiple-course meals.
Caymanian footballer signs with Portuguese club
(CNS Local Life): Following a three-week trial, aspiring 18-year-old Caymanian footballer Sebastian Martinez signed a two-year professional contract 7 August with Leixões Sports Club (SC) of Portugal. Located in Matosinhos, a city and municipality in the northern Porto district of Portugal, Leixões SC plays in the LigaPro, which is the second-highest division of the Portuguese […]
How much does McKeeva Bush earn as speaker of the LA?
Does the speaker earn an additional salary to his MLA stipend? Auntie’s answer: Yes, I can confirm, thanks to a government source, that the current speaker is paid a higher salary than an ordinary MLA. To be more specific, the speaker, McKeeva Bush, is on salary grade B and, my source explained, “His exact point on […]
Miss Cayman prepares for world stage
(CNS Local Life): Miss Cayman Islands Anika Conolly is gearing up for the annual Miss Universe pageant, set for 26 November 2017, with ongoing training in wardrobe, fitness and public speaking while maintaining her public-appearance schedule. “Being Miss Cayman Islands 2017 has been the journey of a lifetime for me,” said Conolly.
Disabled driver ticketed for parking by yellow lines
I got a $100 ticket for parking on a double line near Hurley’s supermarket entrance door. I am handicapped and try to park as close as I can to where I am going, as the dedicated handicapped parking is a good distance away at Hurley’s. I am of the opinion that the ticket is invalid […]
Is abortion illegal in Cayman?
I’m writing to you as I wanted to know where Cayman stands on abortions. I assume it’s illegal as I couldn’t find much information on it but I just wanted to clarify. I’ve had my little pregnancy scares before and I know others could benefit from the information you could find and provide us with. […]
Students network with tourism professionals
(CNS Local Life): The Ministry and Department of Tourism recently hosted its annual tourism scholar networking reception, bringing together past, current and new recipients of scholarships. Students and graduates interacted with a variety of tourism partners including the Cayman Islands Tourism Association, Cayman Turtle Centre and accommodations-sector representatives. The event is designed to bring scholars […]
Does Cayman allow organ donation?
If someone dies suddenly, say in a car wreck, and some of their organs are still viable, is it possible for those organs to be donated to someone in need here in Cayman (or even flown elsewhere)? Auntie’s answer: The simple answer to your question is no, but that will be changing to a yes […]
Cayman ‘guest’ footballers shine at US tourney
(CNS Local Life): Five Academy Sports Club members joined other teams at the Schwan’s USA Cup held in Minnesota last month as they didn’t have enough players to form a squad in their age brackets. Finigan Huffington Bryan and Adebayo Oremule played with Vardar Soccer Club from Michigan, making it to the U19 Gold Cup […]
Cayman swimmers compete home and away
(CNS Local Life): Cayman’s swim clubs joined together recently to take part in the “Floribbean” swim fest comprising two competitions held a week apart here and in Florida. During the weekend of 21-23 July, 25 swimmers from Cayman travelled to Tampa to the Brandon Sports and Aquatic Centre to race against Blue Wave Swimming athletes. […]
Navigating questions on visitors’ driving permits
There were many comments and a few contradictory posts after the previous column on a visitor’s driving permit (see May visitors drive with US licence in Cayman?). In the hopes of providing clarity, I have compiled all the queries into one overall question for the Department of Vehicle and Drivers’ Licensing (DVDL): What exactly are the […]
Interns run the show at appreciation event
(CIG intern Tyleisha Galbraith): The Cayman Islands Government (CIG) gave more than 120 students the opportunity of an internship experience this summer. Soon, the last of these faces that have become so familiar over the past two months will be leaving the CIG to return to their studies. To recognise their contributions, the Portfolio of […]
Airline delivers surprise to contest winners
(CNS Local Life): A contest launched four weeks ago paid off for 12 people who each won two tickets to the destinations served by Cayman Airways. Representatives of the airline, including mascot Sir Turtle, travelled across Grand Cayman, Friday, 28 July to surprise the winners of the Instagram competition with their prize packs, and greet […]
Basketball event scores for NCVO
(CNS Local Life): This year’s Shooting Stars basketball tournament attracted 48 players to take part in the competition while fundraising for a local charity. The three-on-three basketball event, organised by Star 92.7FM and held Saturday, 29 July at the Arts and Recreation Centre at Camana Bay, raised money for the National Council of Voluntary Organisations […]
Is practising obeah against the law in Cayman?
I’ve heard it’s illegal to practise obeah here. Is that true? That seems to go against the Bill of Rights, which guarantee freedom of religion. Auntie’s answer: Yes, it is true – it is against the law to practise obeah in the Cayman Islands. Just to be clear, Section 170(1) of the Penal Code (2013 […]
Road signage by roundabouts
I am glad to see that the NRA is putting up signs and painting arrows on the roads leading to the (Butterfield) roundabout from all directions. Hopefully this will educate the drivers that don’t already know how to properly use roundabouts. Unfortunately, I think they have the signs and arrows wrong in one spot, which […]
Grant winner to study political science
(CNS Local Life): Local student Gabriella Castillo has been awarded an educational grant which will help her pursue a political science degree in a Canadian university starting in the fall. The US$5,000 award marks the inaugural grant under a programme launched by Island Heritage and announced last year in association with the company’s 20th anniversary.
GT Sports Club offers free football camps
(CNS Local Life): George Town Sports Club (GTSC), in association with the Cayman Islands Football Association (CIFA), will be hosting free summer youth football camps from Monday, 7 August to Friday, 11 August, for girls and boys 5 to 12 years old, at the CIFA Centre of Excellence on Poindexter Road in Prospect.
