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Kids learn about heritage at summer camp
(CNS Local Life): About 100 children have completed a four-week summer camp devoted to nature- and heritage-based arts and crafts activities. Jointly run by the National Trust and Art Nest Creative Studio, the camp, “Art of Nature”, was held at the Trust’s operational base in Dart Park on South Church Street.
Prison Service promotes Caymanian officer
(CNS Local Life): Her Majesty’s Cayman Islands Prison Service (HMCIPS) has promoted the department’s newest Caymanian prison officer. Roxanne Walton started her career as an operational support grade officer in October 2015. After working for more than a year in that position and then understudying senior officers, Walton was selected for the promotion.
Equestrians place second at jumping competition
(CNS Local Life): Cayman Islands equestrians Chloe Fowler and Ashley van den Bol just missed the top spot at the recent Caribbean Junior Jumping Competition, coming away as reserve champions after a tiebreaker with the Bermuda team. The Pan American Equestrian Confederation sponsored the competition, which was held last weekend at the Savannah College of […]
Rivers gets briefed on ministry’s work
(CNS Local Life): Minister of Financial Services and Home Affairs Tara Rivers has met with senior managers in her portfolio, during which they briefed her on operations and initiatives, plans for the coming years and other pressing matters. “As the new Minister for these entities, it was important for me to get a comprehensive overview […]
YMCA Brac camp showcases Cayman culture
(CNS Local Life): More than 30 kids in Cayman Brac spent two weeks immersed in history and culture at a camp organised by the YMCA in partnership with Brac native Simone Scott. The Cayman Brac Culture Camp took place from 31 July to 11 August at the Heritage House, and included such activities as fishing, […]
U-15s close out CONCACAF tourney undefeated
(CNS Local Life): The Cayman Islands Under 15 Boys’ National Football team finished undefeated in the 2017 CONCACAF Under 15 Boys’ Championships with a 2-0 shutout of Antigua & Barbuda on Friday, 18 August, at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. Brimming with confidence after dispatching Aruba, Bonaire and Saint Martin, the local boys were […]
Cayman U-15s win group with third victory
(CNS Local Life): The Cayman Islands Under 15 Boys’ National Football team secured top spot in Group G at the 2017 CONCACAF Under 15 Boys’ Championships with a convincing 4-0 victory over Saint Martin in the final group game at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida on Wednesday, 16 August. The local boys kicked off […]
Children’s Garden prepares to bloom after groundbreaking
(CNS Local Life): The ground was officially broken for the Children’s Garden at Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park on Wednesday, 16 August, with completion of the attraction expected some time next year. The garden will include a “grow zone”, where every school will have a small section to grow plants, a play area and a […]
Marathon registration fee to increase soon
(CNS Local Life): Organisers of the Intertrust Cayman Islands Marathon, set for Sunday, 3 December, are reminding runners and walkers that the deadline is approaching to get the least expensive registration rate for the 2017 race. Anyone who signs up for the event by 31 August will benefit from the lowest registration prices. The fee […]
Cayman referees officiate at CONCACAF matches
(CNS Local Life): Three referees from the Cayman Islands are officiating this week in CONCACAF 2017 competitions. Dee-Ann Foster and Dwight Cummings are among 62 match officials selected to participate in the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) Under 15 Boys Championship, taking place in Bradenton, Florida, from 13-19 August.
Cayman Brac student wins laptop
(CNS Local Life): Matthew Giscombe of Layman E. Scott High School was recently awarded a new HP laptop for participating in a quiz on the financial-services industry at the school’s career fair in March. Cayman Finance CEO Jude Scott presented the prize, given to a randomly selected student who scored 100% on the quiz.
Cayman U-15s open international tourney with win
(CNS Local Life): The Cayman Islands Under 15 Boys’ National Football team opened the 2017 CONCACAF Under 15 Boys’ Championships on Monday, 13 August, with a narrow 3-2 victory over Aruba at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. Corey Smith was the deciding factor in a tightly contested encounter as he slammed home the winner […]
Last chance to ‘Stuff the Bus’
(CNS Local Life): This Saturday, 19 August, marks the end of the annual “Stuff the Bus” drive to collect school supplies that will support kids in need in the community. The public is encouraged to donate various items to help children between the ages of 6 and 16 who will be heading back to classes […]
Miss Teen hopefuls tour the Brac
(CNS Local Life): Five of the six Miss Teen Cayman Islands contestants, accompanied by the reigning Miss Teen Liana DaCosta, visited Cayman Brac 5 August to learn firsthand about the Sister Islands. They were given a tour of the Brac arranged by District Administration and the Ministry of Tourism. The trip was part of the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
