Tag: Featured
Mission House gets fulltime coordinator
(CNS Local Life): The National Trust for the Cayman Islands has appointed a fulltime historic coordinator for the Mission House, enabling the Bodden Town property to be open on a regular basis. Jennifer Martinez, a fifth generation Caymanian from Bodden Town, will be onsite at the historically significant building, with expanded opening hours starting this […]
National Gallery celebrates coral reefs
(CNS Local Life): The National Gallery of the Cayman Islands (NGCI) is hosting the work of 30 local and international underwater photographers in support of the International Year of the Coral Reef initiative. The exhibition, “Coral Encounters: Photographs from Our Underwater World”, offers the chance to view one of the world’s most diverse environments and […]
Footballers strike again with excellent play
(CIFA): The level of play continues to be impressive in the 2018 Cayman Islands Football Association (CIFA) youth leagues as the ninth round of games kicked off this past Saturday, 28 April. In the only Girls Under 11 game played, Sunset Fusion grabbed a late winner in their 1-0 win over George Town SC with […]
Governor takes a tour of West Bay
(CNS Local Life): Governor Anwar Choudhury visited West Bay recently, as he continues on his goal to familiarise himself with the Cayman Islands and learn about the “real Cayman”. On the tour, the governor said there would be changes to the Christmas party at Government House starting this year, making the event more people oriented. […]
Young people ready for the road at Junior Batabano
(CNS Local Life): The vibrant artwork on the T-shirts that will be worn by marshals, teachers, parents and other volunteers at the Junior Batabano Street Parade and Family Fun Day Saturday, 28 April, was created by 15-year-old St Ignatius student Samruddhi Tagalpallewar, who won a digital tablet for her efforts in the carnival’s annual design […]
Cayman cleans up for Earth Day
(CNS Local Life): A record number of teams participated in the 2018 Earth Day Clean-up on Saturday, 21 April, heading to Cayman’s beaches, parks and roads to clear up litter. The annual Chamber of Commerce initiative attracted 150 teams, with dozens of other teams participating in other collaborative community efforts, including mangrove clean-ups.
Divers log in to benefit sharks
(CNS Local Life): For the past two years a volunteer group of sharkloggers has been assisting the Department of Environment (DoE) in gathering important data on sharks, in turn helping to understand, manage and ultimately protect their population in Cayman. Sharkloggers record sightings during a dive, noting location, time and species, which will be used […]
Equestrians put on final jumping show of season
(CNS Local Life): The fourth and final leg of the National Jumping Series was held this past weekend at the Equestrian Centre, with the highlights the double wins by Leah Alberga in the 60cm horse class on Rambo and the 80cm pony class riding Moon Lady, and by Jodie McTaggart in the 80cm horse and […]
U13 girls return to action
(CIFA): Games in the always entertaining Girls Under 13 league kicked off the eighth round of the 2018 Cayman Islands Football Association (CIFA) youth leagues this past Saturday, 24 April, at the Annex Field. In the day’s first game, undefeated Elite SC overcame a resilient Academy SC 2-0 with Stoyanna Stewart scoring both goals after […]
DG’s 5K Challenge has big debut on Little Cayman
(CNS Local Life): The Deputy Governor’s 5K Challenge was held for the first time on Little Cayman on Sunday, 22 April, with nearly half the population signing up for the event. More than 60 people registered and around 45 actually participated in the walk/run, which was raising money for a “grow box” at the island’s […]
Cayman marathon promoted at Boston race
(CNS Local Life): After a two-year hiatus, organisers of the Intertrust Cayman Islands Marathon returned to Boston to market the race at the 2018 John Hancock Sports & Fitness Expo, which is part of that city’s marathon activities. The 122nd Boston marathon, held 16 April, attracted almost 26,000 runners and had its first American win […]
First-time procedure eases patient’s pain
(CNS Local Life): Karie Bergstrom, deputy chairperson of the Health Services Authority (HSA) board, who has been struggling with the pain of rheumatoid disease for 15 years, has found relief after undergoing a minimally invasive procedure at the Cayman Islands Hospital. This marked the first time the technique has been performed in Cayman and, with […]
Law firm donates to nine charities
(CNS Local Life): For the fifth year running, Appleby held its annual Charity Day, this time selecting nine non-profit organisations that fall within the child and family welfare, education and animal welfare categories to receive financial assistance. Each organisation had to demonstrate a genuine need for financial assistance, fit into one of the designated categories […]
Faith Hospital lab attains international accreditation
(CNS Local Life): The medical laboratory in Cayman Brac’s Faith Hospital has received international accreditation from the Joint Commission International (JCI). The accreditation and certification from JCI is recognised as the Gold Seal of Approval for international quality standards for patient care and service delivery.
Plaque unveiling reveals decades-old family link
(CNS Local Life): The unveiling of a plaque last week by the National Trust for the Cayman Islands to mark the donation of land on Cayman Brac, also led to the discovery of a connection between the family who owned the property and Juliana O’Connor-Connolly, minister and MLA for Cayman Brac East.
Nail salon shines with donation to Crisis Centre
(CNS Local Life): A nail salon recently raised $600 for the Cayman Islands Crisis Centre (CICC) through a campaign organised in honour of international women’s month. Cindy Oostvogels, owner of Polished, explained that during March customers were given 20% off pedicures for every $10 donated to the Crisis Centre.
NDC opens office in Cayman Brac
(CNS Local Life): The National Drug Council (NDC) officially opened its Cayman Brac office last week during a visit by Minister for Health Dwayne Seymour. The office, which has been operating since last year, offers full-time services to all residents. Prior to the office opening last year, only limited services conducted by NDC staff visiting […]
Youth footballers back on pitch
(CIFA): Games in the 2018 Cayman Islands Football Association (CIFA) youth leagues resumed this past Saturday, 14 April, with a number of key Under 11, Under 13 and Under 15 match-ups. In the Boys Under 11 league played at the Annex Field, Future SC’s Nahshon Ebanks and Caleb Fredricks scored four goals each as the […]
