Tag: Featured
DoA runs course on handling pesticides
(CNS Local Life): Department of Agriculture (DoA) officials recently held a closing ceremony to recognise 18 participants in their one-week course on the safe use and handling of pesticides. At the event, on Monday, 10 October, Randy Ebanks, who has only been working at pest-control company Pestkil for four months, was recognised as the top […]
Sir John A. Cumber continues undefeated run
(CNS Local Life): Sir John A. Cumber Primary remained undefeated in both the 2016/2017 CUC Primary Football League (PFL) and Girls’ Primary Football League (GPFL) seasons with Group A wins over George Town Primary this past Saturday, 15 October, at the West Bay Town Hall Field. In the Under 9 division, Sir John A. Cumber’s […]
Cayman supports relief efforts in Haiti
(CNS Local Life): A community effort in Cayman resulted in 10 tonnes of relief supplies being delivered to hurricane-ravaged Haiti on Sunday, 16 October, with more goods on the way. The initial shipment, flown in by Cayman Airways, was handed over to Operation Blessing, a non-profit humanitarian organisation which is coordinating distribution on the ground […]
Customer service drives top government employee
(CNS Local Life): Sara Dixon, a clerical officer with the Department of Vehicle & Drivers’ Licensing (DVDL) took top employee honours in the civil service for August for being “most concerned about customer satisfaction”. She began working as an intern with government at District Administration in Cayman Brac when she was 17, receiving a permanent […]
CUC helps restore power in Bahamas after hurricane
(CNS Local Life): Five members of CUC’s transmission and distribution (T&D) operations department have travelled to the Bahamas to assist with the restoration of power following the recent passing of Hurricane Matthew. The CUC linepersons are expected to work with the Bahamas Electricity Corporation (BEC) for about three weeks, with a second crew on standby […]
International museum delegates meet in Cayman
(CNS Local Life): More than 70 delegates from across the region, the US, the UK and Canada attended the Museums Association of the Caribbean (MAC) 27th annual general meeting and conference held this week in Grand Cayman. The conference, from 9-12 October, was packed with events, workshops and presentations that showcased Caymanian and regional art, […]
Equestrians take on combined challenge
(CNS Local Life): The Cayman Riding School held the second leg of its combined training league took place Sunday, 9 October, with 32 riders getting up at the crack of dawn to prepare their horses for a day of competition and fun. The school introduced this new challenge last month; unlike most other equestrian competitions […]
Veteran pins governor with first poppy
(CNS Local Life): The annual Poppy Appeal kicked off Monday, 10 October when Governor Helen Kilpatrick met with members of the Cayman Islands Veterans Association. Former US Marine Shadden McLaughlin continued the annual tradition of pinning the governor with the appeal’s first poppy and Kilpatrick also made the first donation into a collection box.
CIS opens primary football season with wins
(CNS Local Life): The 2016/2017 CUC Primary Football League (PFL) and Girls’ Primary Football League (GPFL) regular seasons began this Saturday, 8 October with games at various venues across Grand Cayman. At the Annex Field, Cayman International School (CIS) began their campaign with wins over George Town Primary in the Under 9, Under 11 and […]
Registration open for Breeze Fusion walk/run
(CNS Local Life): The 10th annual Breeze Fusion 5K walk/run, set for 5 November, will for the first time include a leg for residents of Cayman Brac three weeks later. The race, organised by Radio Cayman and Breeze FM, has been held since 2007, with proceeds supporting the non-profit National Council for Voluntary Organisations.
CNCF culture journal given new life
(CNS Local Life): As part of September’s Literacy Month events, the Cayman National Cultural Foundation (CNCF) presented copies of the fourth volume of its arts and culture journal, Foundation, to the Ministries of Education and Culture. The journal hadn’t been published since 2006 due to a lack of funding, but law firm Appleby stepped in […]
Students awarded scholarships to study law
(CNS Local Life): A local law firm has named two Caymanian students as joint recipients of its $25,000 scholarship, which is known as the Legal Education Award. Conyers Dill & Pearman awarded Ashley DaCosta and Kiah Estwick each $12,500 scholarships, calling them “exceptional candidates” in a press release. “I was excited to learn that I […]
Cayman students shine in regional competitions
(CNS Local Life): Cayman students stood up well against entrants from schools from within the Caribbean and Latin America in the 2016 Florida Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) children’s essay and poster competitions, with two second place winners and two finalists. Danny Kish of Cayman Prep and High School placed second regionally among students in schools from […]
Kiwanis programme gets corporate help
(CNS Local Life): The Kiwanis Key Leader Weekend, set for 14-16 October at St Ignatius Catholic School, has received a corporate boost. Law firm Ogier has donated $2,000 to support this annual conference that focuses on assisting young people with the development of leadership skills. Since 2007, the Kiwanis Club of Grand Cayman has been […]
Cayman Prep wins fourth straight opening rally
(CNS Local Life): Cayman Prep won an unprecedented fourth consecutive opening rally title with a 2-1 penalty shootout victory over Cayman International School (CIS) in the finals of the 2016/2017 CUC Primary Football League (PFL) competition held Saturday, 1 October at the Annex Field. Prep’s defenders and goalkeeper were the heroes in the final for […]
Anti-bullying campaign targets high schoolers
(CNS Local Life): The Family Resource Centre (FRC) of the Department of Counselling Services has organised events to recognise Bullying Prevention Month. The slogan for this year’s campaign is “Take a Stand Against Bullying” and marks the fourth local observance. The campaign, run every October, seeks to educate the public about how to protect children […]
Mercuryman triathlon to support Stroke Warriors and school
(CNS Local Life): Proceeds from the fifth annual Mercuryman half-iron triathlon, set for 22 January, 2017, will go towards supporting the Stroke Warriors of Cayman and East End Primary School. The triathlon has supported the school since its conception, and is helping the Stroke Warriors for the second year in a row. “While Mercuryman is […]
Public Works apprentices moving up ladder
(CNS Local Life): Public Works Department (PWD) team members, managers and government leaders recently celebrated two milestones in the department’s apprenticeship programme. At an after-work gathering Friday, 16 September 2016, on the PWD compound, Infrastructure Minister Kurt Tibbetts commended the three young men – Adrian Jackson, Daniel Dawkins and Davanni James – for completing two […]
