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School for coders set to open
(CNS Local Life): Cayman’s first immersive code academy is opening its doors with its goal to help teach people who want to pursue careers in technology to become programmers, developers and coders. Cayman Code Academy, established by Cayman Enterprise City (CEC) and the University College of the Cayman Islands (UCCI), is based on a curriculum […]
Deadline this week for full-time law programme
(CNS Local Life): Students have until Friday, 30 August, to apply for admission to a new full-time LLM Master of Laws and Postgraduate Diploma in International Finance at Truman Bodden Law School (TBLS), after two years of the programme being taught part-time. Applications for the September start of the one-year programme are being accepted from […]
DCI hosts anti-money laundering workshop
The Department of Commerce and Investment (DCI) will host an anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing capacity building workshop for real estate agents, brokers and property developers at the Government Administration Building’s barista café on Thursday, 29 August, from 4:00 p.m. The workshop is aimed at assisting such businesses to become compliant with international standards […]
Who is the actor in film about Long Celia?
I recently visited the Cayman Islands National Museum. It was very interesting and lovely. I was just wondering if you knew the name of the actor who played opposite Long Celia in the video? She looks familiar but I can’t remember her name. Auntie’s answer: The woman in question is Cynthia Hew, who played Sarah […]
CAL change fees waived due to Hurricane Dorian
Due to the projected path of Hurricane Dorian, Cayman Airways Limited (CAL) will be waiving change fees and fare differences for passengers who wish to cancel their flight reservations for travel between the Cayman Islands and Miami and Tampa.
National Trust annual general meeting
The National Trust invites our members to the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday, 18 September at the George Town Yacht Club. The 2018/19 Annual Report and Financials will be presented at the meeting and members will have the opportunity to vote for the 2019/20 Trust Council. Members unable to attend the meeting are encouraged […]
YMCA offers after-school programme
(CNS Local Life): The YMCA Cayman Islands is expanding its after-school programme to a new site at the Field of Dreams to coincide with the new academic year calendar. Available for students ages 5 to 12, the programme will provide a variety of active learning opportunities, designated homework time and recreational activities.
School supplies donated to 270 children
(CNS Local Life): The “Ready, Set, Learn” back-to-school initiative held its second annual event Saturday, 24 August, to give out school supplies ahead of the new academic year. Under the umbrella of The Lloyd Barker Foundation, which also sponsors the Pursuit of Excellence Awards for high schoolers, 30 volunteers handed out supplies to 270 students […]
Musical showcase to benefit teens
(CNS Local Life): The Business and Professional Women’s Club of Grand Cayman will be hosting two musical showcases this weekend in support of the TAYA (Teen and Young Adult) Lounge in Estella’s Place, which is part of the Cayman Islands Crisis Centre. The Friday, 30 August fundraising event, which will take place at The Lodge […]
Registration opens for fall term at UCCI
(CNS Local Life): The University College of the Cayman Islands (UCCI) opened its doors to new students for the fall semester on Friday, 23 August, kicking off a week of orientation and registration activities. Minister of Education Juliana O’Connor-Connolly attended Friday’s session and presented ten winning students $250 vouchers to use towards their tuition.
Official funeral for John McLean
The Union Flag and Cayman Islands Flag flew at half-staff on all government buildings yesterday (Monday, 26 August 2019) to mourn the death of former legislator John McLean. Flags will fly at half-mast again from two days before his official funeral, details of which will be shared with the public once available. Mr McLean, who died […]
Long-serving East End MLA John McLean dies
(CNS Local Life): Former MLA John McLean, who represented the district of East End in the Legislative Assembly from 1976-2000, died Saturday, 24 August, at the age of 69, after a short illness. During his long political career he also served on the Executive Council, which was the precursor to Cabinet.
Hospice staff get free disaster training
(CNS Local Life): Derek Haines, well-known as a champion fundraiser for the hospice, last week offered different assistance to Jasmine Villa when he conducted a free training session in disaster preparation and business continuity for staff members at the dedicated facility on West Bay Road. While the focus was mainly on the threat from hurricanes, […]
Can I wait past nine years to apply for PR?
My term limit is coming up but my wife still has several years. I’d like to apply for PR, but ideally I’d wait until after my own term limit. Am I able to continue working as a dependent of my wife until I’m ready to apply for PR? Basically, it comes down to buying a […]
Volunteer as photojournalist
Amateur photographers are invited to become official DG’s 5K photojournalists at this year’s upcoming events. Volunteers will be part of a great cause, have an opportunity to have their work featured and build their portfolios.
DCI office closure
The Department of Commerce and Investment (DCI) would like to notify the public that their office will be closed at 3:30pm on Tuesday, 27 August, to facilitate a staff meeting. DCI will resume normal business hours on Wednesday, 28 August.
Kadejah Bodden ready for the next chapter
(CNS Local Life): When Kadejah Bodden heard her name called, it didn’t register right away she was the new Miss Cayman Islands Universe. “I couldn’t believe it,” she said. “I was very happy and at the same time I was just in awe that the journey was over already.”
What justices sit on the appeals court?
How can the public find out who is on the Court of Appeal and where can we read more about them? Auntie’s answer: I’ve summarised a question that appeared in the comment section of this article: Appeal court to hear first challenges to life tariffs. The full comment is here. The information you seek can […]
