Tag: Featured
Full stable of dressage riders on display at competition
(CNS): The Cayman Islands Equestrian Federation (CIEF) held its third dressage show of the season on Sunday, 6 March, with 34 horse-and-rider combinations, including several newcomers to the show ring. Competing for the first time at a CIEF dressage show were Natalie Galloway, Lucy Lindsay, Reyah Stewart and Madison Ameline.
Royals end brief visit with award presentation
(CNS): Among the highlights of the whirlwind visit of Prince Edward and his wife, Sophie, the Earl and Countess of Wessex, was their attendance at the presentation of the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award Certificate at Government House Monday, 7 March. They met students and community members involved in the local branch of the awards […]
Tottenham Hotspur youth team to play in Cayman U-14 tourney
(CNS): A team from Tottenham Hotspur FC of the English Premier League will be participating in the Cayman Airways U-14 Invitational Youth Cup set for 21-26 June at the Camana Bay Sports Complex. In its third year, the annual under-14 football tournament has been attracting some of the best young players from the Caribbean, the […]
Pedal power drives Kiwanis fundraiser
(CNS): The Kiwanis Club of Grand Cayman recently held their 34th Annual KiwaniBike where close to 150 cyclists rode 20 miles, from the Blow Holes in East End to Smith Cove in South Sound. Event chairperson Monique Bush thanked everyone for participating in the fundraiser, which took in almost $7,000.
Miss Cayman Islands launches fitness initiative
(CNS): Newly crowned Miss Cayman Islands Monyque Brooks put her best foot forward to help launch the Off the Couch fitness programme on Monday, 29 February. The eight-week initiative is to get people in shape for the 2016 Deputy Governor’s 5K Challenge in April. Organised by the civil service GAB Walk Run Club, Off the Couch […]
Serpell jumps to first by a second in equestrian event
(CNS): The Cayman Islands Equestrian Federation (CIEF) held the first of the three-part FEI World Jumping Challenge (WJC) Sunday, 28 February at Cayman Riding School, with Polly Serpell pulling out a win by only a second. The event is designed to enable riders who live in more remote countries the opportunity to compete internationally without […]
Sevens squad wins mini-tourney; gov’t supports HK effort
(CNS): Ahead of its participation in the Hong Kong Rugby Sevens tournament next month, Cayman’s national team played a visiting squad from the University of Michigan in a mini-tournament this past weekend, winning all of the games against an opposition admittedly tired after a long day’s travel. The Michigan players will get a chance at […]
Beach volleyball being served up in April
(CNS): The 2016 NORCECA Beach Volleyball Continental Tour will be stopping at Seven Mile Beach from 22-24 April, marking the eighth time the Cayman Islands has hosted a leg of this international competition. Annually attracting top players from more than 15 countries including Olympic medallists such as Todd Rogers (gold medal) and Phil Dalhausser, the […]
CIS students soak up Caymanian culture
(CNS): Students at Cayman International School (CIS) were infused with local culture on Friday, 26 February, with that day set aside to showcase and celebrate traditional Caymanian food, games, industry and more. Instructors from Cayman Traditional Arts (CTA), a chief proponent of local arts and culture, were on hand to teach youngsters how to plait […]
National U-15 football team prepares for CONCACAF tournament
(CNS): The Cayman Islands National U-15 football team, after being tested at an international tournament in Florida a few months ago, continues to train for the 2017 CONCACAF U-15 Boys Tournament, one of their most important competitions to date. Head coach Bruce Sigsworth said that the team members are actually still all under 14 with some just […]
Yellow Pages calls on community to recycle
(CNS): From now until 18 March, the Cayman Islands Yellow Pages is holding their annual recycling programme for the ubiquitous telephone directories. The “Yellow2Green” initiative encourages the community to collect and recycle their old phone books so they can be converted into usable material. To date the exercise has kept more than 150,000 directories out of […]
Cayman Rugby 15s gear up to tackle World Cup qualifier
(CNS): Cayman Rugby’s national 15s team this weekend begins its preparation for the qualifying rounds of the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan. The first skirmish will be on Saturday, 27 February at 1pm at the South Sound Rugby Ground against a club select side coached by Mick Kehoe and Robbie True.
Orchid show blossoms this weekend
(CNS): The Annual Orchid Show and Fundraising Sale, set for 27 and 28 February at the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park, will feature hundreds of blooming and non-blooming orchids and include a speech by world-renowned orchid hybridizer Gene Crocker. Hosted by the park and the Cayman Orchid Society, the show, which will run from 9am […]
Award takes pride in Cayman’s youth
(CNS): One dozen young people have been recognised under the “Proud of Them” scheme which honours their efforts, achievement and potential. Youth Minister Osbourne Bodden presented this year’s recipients with certificates and $500 cash stipends at a ceremony held 18 February.
National Gallery gifted artwork from the 1990s
(CNS): Artwork by well-known local painter John Broad has been donated to the National Gallery of the Cayman Islands (NGCI) Permanent Collection. The acrylic on canvas titled “Over the Bridge” was gifted by Cassandra Greene, a long-time supporter of NGCI, and will join the gallery’s growing collection of more than 125 works of art.
Local runner begins new marathon challenge
(CNS): Veteran marathon man Derek Haines is taking on yet another incredible and gruelling challenge to raise $1 million for a local heart charity. In 2016, the 67-year-old runner is planning to run In a 50K endurance race, scale three Bolivian mountain peaks and finish two marathons to raise cash for Have a Heart Cayman […]
Island Heritage drives charity fundraiser
(CNS): The fifth annual Island Heritage CharityDrive is set to take place on Saturday, 23 April, with new ways for the community to get involved and help raise money for charity. This year, instead of three charities taking part as in previous fundraisers, Island Heritage employees voted for their favourite organisation, and all proceeds will […]
Dready kicks in with rugby fundraiser
(CNS): Local artist Shane Aquart, known for his “Dready” character, has joined fundraising efforts to help finance the Borelli Walsh Cayman Rugby Sevens team’s trip to the Hong Kong Sevens, set for 8-10 April. Aquart, an avid rugby fan and player, has created the Cayman Rugby Sevens print, “Dready”.
