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Paddling in aid of heart charity
(CNS Local Life): The second annual Coconut Cup paddleboard-racing event is being held Sunday, 10 March with all proceeds going to Hart for Hearts, the paediatric arm of the Cayman Heart Fund, which raises public awareness and provides financial assistance to families in Cayman when their child is born with a congenital heart defect.
East End boys triumph in district battle
(CIFA): The Cayman Islands Football Association (CIFA) youth leagues continued this past Saturday, 23 February highlighted by action in the Boys Under 11 and Girls Under 13 games at the Annex Field. In Group B of the Boys Under 11 league, East End United FC triumphed in the ‘district battle’ as they swept aside George […]
MS Foundation sets fundraiser, guest speaker
(CNS Local Life): The MS Foundation of the Cayman Islands will be holding its third annual “Pretty on the Outside” fundraiser Saturday, 16 March, featuring guest speaker international blogger Ardra Shephard, who has chronicled her life dealing with multiple sclerosis. The event will take place at the National Gallery of the Cayman Islands, starting at […]
Cell-phone service disrupted at KAABOO
Any idea what the issue was with Flow at KAABOO over the weekend? I couldn’t call, text or email with my service. Everyone I know with Flow had the same issue. We ended up leaving early as we were unable to contact our sitter and my wife was concerned. I presume there were no shenanigans […]
Culture ministry acquires art for National Gallery
(CNS Local Life): Four new works of art have found a home at the National Gallery of the Cayman Islands (NGCI) through the support of the Ministry of Culture. As part of NGCI’s acquisition strategy, significant works of art by Cayman artists are identified annually by NGCI’s Collections & Exhibitions Committee with the hope that […]
New device used to lengthen man’s leg
(CNS Local Life): For the first time in the Caribbean, surgery using a novel “magnetic nail” device to lengthen a leg has resulted in less pain and improved walking ability for a long-suffering patient. Health City Cayman Islands (HCCI) Chief Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr Alwin Almeida, and his medical team, performed the procedure using the device, […]
HSA forensics lab accreditation renewed
(CNS Local Life): The Cayman Islands Forensic Science Laboratory accreditation to international ISO 17025 standards for forensic testing has been renewed for another four years. The renewal followed an audit by the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA). The Cayman laboratory, which is operated by the Health Services Authority (HSA) and has maintained its accreditation […]
Up close with: Chambria Dalhouse
(CNS Local Life): Chambria Dalhouse, at age 18, has already accomplished an impressive amount. As a boxer, she has represented the Cayman Islands internationally, taking gold at the 2017 Caribbean Development Championships held in St Lucia, and reaching the quarterfinals that same year at the Youth Commonwealth Games in the Bahamas. She is also a […]
Are the police ATVs allowed on the road?
I see the police are going to be using ATVs. I am wondering if they will be driving these on the road as well as the beach. Can you find out? Auntie’s answer: As you note, the RCIPS recently purchased two all-terrain vehicles to be used for patrolling the beach and off-road areas. The police […]
Education officials visit top-scoring nursery school
(CNS Local Life): Following the recent excellent grade awarded by government school inspectors, Little Trotters Farm and Nursery was visited by a contingent of education officials to present the certificate to Principal Josie Hoare. Ministry of Education Acting Chief Officer Cetonya Cacho was among those touring the nursery, in which 86 children are enrolled, on […]
Proof of residency when returning to Cayman
As a Caymanian I recently travelled to Jamaica using my British passport on which I encountered resistance as I attempted to check in at the Cayman Airways counter in Kingston. The supervisor immediately asked that I show proof of residency in Cayman in order to board as I have no stamp in the passport to […]
Pampered pooches get chance at forever home
(CNS Local Life): A recently opened dog daycare has teamed up with the Cayman Islands Humane Society to give shelter dogs a “staycation” and an opportunity to get adopted into a permanent home. Claudia Pilat, co-owner of Cay 9 Resort and Spa, said the programme offers one dog a week a “platinum spa package” which […]
History students get photo of John Gray
(CNS Local Life): Year 11 Caribbean history students at John Gray High School (JGHS) this week received an official photograph of the late Reverend John Gray, for whom the school was named. The occasion was made possible through the efforts of the Cayman Islands National Archive, as well as the loan of a photograph from […]
Trinity awards scholarship to two Cayman students
(CNS Local Life): After a “difficult” selection process, Trinity College School (TCS) of Ontario has for the first time decided two Cayman students, Carmella Ylagan and Aidan Hew, would share the Cayman Scholarship. In early January, representatives of TCS came to Cayman to test and interview students entering grades 9-12 who had applied to the […]
Why can’t we recycle all plastics?
I attempt to recycle everything I can and even make product choices based on packaging. My question is, since all the recyclables are shipped off island for processing anyway, why are we only recycling types 1 and 2 of plastic through the DoE? Surely it would be to Cayman’s benefit to send everything we can […]
Proud of Them: Greyshell Bent and Shannon Williams
(CNSLocal Life): To introduce the public to the latest crop of Proud of Them recipients, the Ministry of Education, Youth, Sports, Agriculture andLands is releasing biographies of the 10 young people recognised. Greyshell Bent earned the distinction for community service and Shannon Williams for academics.
Coco Fest raises $2k for Meals on Wheels
(CNS Local Life): Close to 2,300people took part in a celebration of all things coconut at the annual Coco Fest held Saturday, 9 February on the grounds of Pedro St James. In addition to showcasing coconut-inspired food, drink and activities, the event raised almost $2,000 for featured charity Meals on Wheels.
Teaching civics in schools
I just read that a CNN poll found that 12% of American adults had never even heard of Mike Pence, which suggests that about 30 million voters have no clue who the vice president is, let alone what he stands for, which is astounding. That made me think, is civics taught in Cayman schools, such […]
