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Am I allowed to nurse my baby in public?
Can you breastfeed in public areas in Cayman? Auntie’s answer: This question came in a comment on a story on World Breastfeeding Week, which ends Wednesday, 7 August. Maybe it’s just me, but I feel that this far into the 21st century, with all that is known about the benefits of breastfeeding, it should not […]
Miss Cayman Universe motorcade
The ever-popular motorcade event, traditionally held on the weekend before the pageant, will take place this Saturday, 10 August starting from the Royal Watler Cruise Terminal in George Town from 8:00am. The scheduled route is as follows: Royal Watler Cruise Terminal to Cayman Turtle Centre via West Bay Road Cayman Turtle Centre to Constitution Hall […]
Customers may experience delays at WORC
Workforce Opportunities and Residency Cayman (WORC) wants to thank the public for their patience and reminds customers they may expect service delays as the front counter staff continues to be trained on the new system coming soon. As seating inside the gallery is sometimes at capacity, WORC has provided extra shaded seating on the outside. […]
Impaled driver fully recovers from freak injury
(CNS Local Life): Nicholas Connor (30) sustained a dramatic freak injury during a car crash earlier this year after he was impaled on a steel pole but amazingly walked out of the hospital just a week later. Connor had smashed into a chain link fence and one of the poles holding up the fence went […]
Sailors finally catch the wind at Pan Am Games
(CNS Local Life): After two days of cancellations due to lack of wind, Cayman sailor Jesse Jackson finally got to compete Monday, 5 August, but finished last out of the 22 taking part in the first laser standard race at the Pan American Games in Peru, moving up two places in the second race.
John Bodden begins Games with two events
(CNS Local Life): Swimmer John Bodden will be making his Pan Am Games debut when he hits the pool Tuesday, 6 August, for the 400m freestyle and 200m butterfly heats. If he qualifies for the finals, the medal events will be held that same evening. His other event is set for later in the week, […]
Northward inmates receive career advice
(CNS Local Life): Members of public and private sector groups visited inmates at Northward Prison Chapel on Wednesday, 31 July, to give talks and answer questions about gaining qualifications and re-entering the workforce. Ahead of the presentations, Prison Director Steven Barrett spoke to the participants about the importance of stable employment as a factor in […]
Tourism Attraction Board calls for heritage vendors
Food and craft vendors interested in participating in the upcoming Cayman Brac Heritage Day can reserve stalls starting Monday 2nd September 2019. The Cayman Brac Heritage Day will be held on Saturday 2nd November at the Heritage House in North East Bay (10am – 3pm) and will be the first official Heritage Day of the […]
Why did I have to fill out a Customs form?
I was in the queue to check in at Miami International Airport the other weekend, and a Cayman Islands Customs and Border Control uniformed officer standing beside the Cayman Airways desk was handing out Immigration and Customs Declaration forms. As a resident and with nothing to declare, I told him I didn’t need to fill […]
Planning Dept session on application and permit process
The Department of Planning in the Ministry of Commerce, Planning and Infrastructure will host an information session on the planning application and permit process on Thursday, September 5, 2019, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The aim of the session will be to provide information and guidance on the planning process to persons in the development […]
Traffic advisory for Miss Cayman Universe motorcade
The Miss Cayman Universe motorcade will be taking place on Saturday, 10 August, beginning at 8:00AM at the Royal Watler Cruise Terminal. The procession will leave at 8:30AM and travel to West Bay, making a stop at the Cayman Turtle Centre, then return south for a stop in central George Town in the vicinity of […]
Does Tara Rivers have AML certification?
Does the financial services minister have the internationally recognised CAMS (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) qualification? Or any other designated anti-money laundering qualifications? Is there anyone on her staff who has those qualifications? Auntie’s answer: This question came as a comment on a CNS story last month on proposed laws relating to the offshore sector. I contacted […]
DG’s Challenge unveils new logo
(CNS Local Life): Deputy Governor Franz Manderson last week unveiled the logo for this year’s DG’s 5K Challenge, once again celebrating the charitable organisations slated to benefit from the funds the event will raise, which in 2019 will be the Cayman Islands Crisis Centre, Special Needs Foundation Cayman and Alex Panton Foundation.
UCCI campus gets summer cleaning
(CNS Local Life): Students and staff at the University College of the Cayman Islands (UCCI) have been working together to clean up the campus, painting the parking blocks and clearing away debris. The cleanup team’s main goal is to help create an “inviting atmosphere” for the university community returning later this month.
RCIPS asks boat owners for search-and-rescue help
(CNS Local Life): The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service is looking for owners of small boats to register as volunteers to assist the Search and Rescue Emergency Support Unit in the aftermath of a hurricane or other natural disaster. Eligible types of boats include open aluminium and fibreglass boats up to 16 feet long, dinghies, […]
RCIPS trainee promoted to CSI officer
(CNS Local Life): New Scenes of Crime Officer (SOCO) Tiffany Rankine may not look physically intimidating as she stands at only five feet tall, but her job with the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service doesn’t require her to be. “I don’t necessarily have the stature of a crime fighter,” Rankine said, “but gathering forensic evidence […]
Jesse Jackson ready to set sail in Peru
(CNS Local Life): Sailor Jesse Jackson will be making his Pan Am Games debut in Paracas Bay, Peru, Saturday when he will be competing in the laser standard event, with races scheduled from 3-8 August, culminating in a medal round on Friday, 9 August. This competition marks his “biggest games to date” and Jackson says […]
YMCA offers camp for teens
(CNS Local Life): The YMCA is offering a Y Teen Challenge Camp next week aimed at young people aged 13-17. The half-day programme, from 5-9 August, aims to develop and strengthen leadership skills using experiential learning. Campers will participate in a variety of land- and water-based excursions.
