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Ex-Cayman Islands Secretary of CIFA pleads guilty to money laundering
Former general secretary of the Cayman Islands Football Association (CIFA) and former business partner and attaché for Cayman islands’ disgraced Jeffrey Webb, Costas Takkas, pleaded guilty to money laundering conspiracy in U.S. federal court last Wednesday.
Takkas was a Cayman Islands resident from the UK and lived here for 20 years from around the 1980’s to early 2000’s.
Cayman Islands: Flags Should be Raised on Friday (26)
Flags flying at half-mast as a mark of respect for victims of the Manchester terror attack in the U.K. should be raised as normal tomorrow (Friday, 26 May 2017).
Flags were lowered at all government and public buildings in the Cayman Islands on Tuesday (23 May 2017), following the previous evening’s atrocity.
Cayman Islands Premier on Manchester Terrorist attack
Remarks on Manchester terrorist attack
By Premier Hon. Alden McLaughlin, MBE, JP, MLA
It is with a heavy heart that we acknowledge the senseless terrorist attack on concert-goers in Manchester, England on Monday night.
As of this morning it is being reported that 22 people were killed and 59 injured. There were many more still unaccounted for as parents and guardians frantically searched for their children and others who attended the Ariana Grande concert.
Flags in the Cayman Islands were ordered to be flown at half-mast on Tuesday.
Our prayers, thoughts and sympathy go out to the people of Manchester and England as they pull together in the aftermath of this act of terrorism.
Turkey thinks fight against terror should be global,says PM
Ankara, May 23 (Prensa Latina) In a joint press conference with his Georgian counterpart Giorgi Kvirikashvili in Tbilisi, Turkey Prime Minister Binali Yıldırım, who is on an afficial visit there, said that as a country that has greatly suffered from terrorism, Turkey understands the suffering of Britain and condemns the attack in strongest terms. ”We cannot make distinctions between terror groups, it only weakens our global efforts against terror,” Yıldırım said.
‘We offer our condolences to our ally the United Kingdom, the victims’ families and we wish a speedy recovery to the injured,’ Yıldırım said.
Also Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt ÇavuÅŸoÄŸlu and Presidential Spokesperson Ibrahim Kalın expressed condolences and support for British people in tweets posted in English and Turkish.
The Foreign Ministry said it offered ‘sincere condolences to the people of the United Kingdom’ describing it as a country ‘which knows and feels the brutality of these inhumane and cowardly attacks’.
It added: ‘We will continue our dedicated and efficient fight against terrorism, to eradicate this menace with our ally the United Kingdom. ‘This will be the best answer to the cowardly attack in Manchester.
6th Colloquium on Cultural Diversity in the Caribbean begins in Cuba
Havana, May 22 (Prensa Latina) The exercise of memory as an act of critical thinking and emancipation centers debates of the 6th International Colloquium on Cultural Diversity in the Caribbean, inaugurated today in this capital.
Organized by Casa de las Américas, the event will be held until Friday and brings together representatives from various countries around a program that includes exhibitions, conferences, concerts and book presentations on topics such as geopolitics, heritage management, and decolonization.
According to Camila Valdes, director of Centro de Estudios del Caribe (Center of Caribbean Studies), the event joins the celebration in Cuba of the 50th anniversary of the Latin American Council of Social Sciences and constitutes an important part of the 2017 actions of the UNESCO Chair for Intercultural Dialogue in Our America.
Contemporary research privileges European and American realities. Few of them focus on the Caribbean as an area of geographical, temporary, cultural and linguistic crossings and borders, she said during the opening session.
In this context, the exercise of memory is a desire for identity claim. The importance of the teaching and recognition of history and a mnemonic practice linked to identity has been pointed out, the expert added.
She also said that the conference will focus on events with a significant impact in the region such as the transfer of the Danish Virgin Islands to the United States and the implementation of the law passed by the Congress of that country to grant US citizenship to Puerto Ricans.
Cayman Islands police operation in West Bay Friday Evening, 19 May, yields 8 arrests; ganja recovered
Around 5PM on Friday, 19 May, police executed a search warrant at a residence on Birch Tree Hill Road in West Bay. During the search quantities of ganja totalling approximately 8 lbs. were found secreted away in different locations on the property. Photographs of the drugs in bags and other packaging are attached.
Altogether eight people were arrested during the operation, as follows:
A man, age 36 of West Bay, on suspicion of Possession, Consumption and Possession with Intent to 
Supply Ganja;
A man, age 24 of West Bay, on suspicion of being concerned in the possession of ganja;
A man, age 17 of West Bay, on suspicion of possession and possession with intent;
A man, age 17 of West Bay, on suspicion of possession and possession with intent;
A man, age 17 of West Bay, on suspicion of possession and possession with intent;
A man, age 30 of West Bay, on suspicion of possession and possession with intent;
A man, age 26 of West Bay, on suspicion of possession and possession with intent;
A man, age 33 of West Bay, on suspicion of possession and possession with intent;
All of those arrested are now on Police Bail.
IMAGES: Ganja Recovered at Different Locations around Residence on Birch Tree Hill, 19 May
Former cashier at Cayman Islands Ritz-Carlton sent to prison
Narine Hunter (55), a former general cashier at The Ritz-Carlton resort was given a prison sentence of 14 months for stealing $13,397 over a three-month period in 2016,
She had pleaded guilty to the thefts.
Hunter was having extreme financial difficulties at the time following a divorce.
NASSAU: Perry Christie Steps Down From Party Leadership
From Caribbean News Service
NASSAU, Bahamas, May 16 2017 – Former Prime Minister Perry Christie has resigned as leader of the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) with immediate effect.
Christie made the announcement late Monday in an address at a meeting of the party’s National General Council (NGC).
The former prime minister who suffered an agonizing defeat in last week’s general election told members of the party that he tried his best.
“As your leader, I accept full responsibility for our party’s defeat – it is for me to bid you farewell as your leader. The time has come for me to move on. I wish to God that I could have helped more people . . . I tried my best.”
Christie also reassured members that the PLP could rise from the ashes and win again as it did in the elections of 1967 and 2002.
Christie, 73, entered politics as a senator in 1974 and in 1977 received the PLP’s nomination for the constituency of Centreville.
Since then he won eight consecutive elections until losing his seat by four votes in the May 10 general election.
The PLP won four of the 39 seats.
Saudi’s SABB announces establishment of Special Purpose Vehicle Entity in Cayman Islands
From Rueters
* Announces establishment of special purpose vehicle entity for its derivatives and repo activities
* Announces establishment of SABB Markets Limited Company with a share capital of $50,000, located and registered in the Cayman Islands
* There will be no financial impact on the bank financial statements as a result of establishing this company Source: (bit.ly/2rhjkyD)
For more: http://www.reuters.com/article/brief-saudis-sabb-announces-establishmen-idUSFWN1IK033
Cayman Islands Small Business Association
Cayman Writers’ Circle
Hello Fellow Writers,
We are resurrecting Cayman Writers’ Circle! You are invited to attend every Monday from 6.30-8.00pm.
To make it accessible to everyone, we will meet at alternating locations – 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month at St Alban’s Church Hall, 461 Shedden Road, in George Town, and 2nd and 4th Mondays at Sea Orchard Retreat in West Bay.
The first meeting will be on Monday 22nd May at Sea Orchard Retreat, 375 Conch Point Rd, West Bay (follow signs to Papagallo if you can’t see the Sea Orchard signs).
Bring your ideas and your friends! Please pass this on to everyone you know. Hoping to see you on the 22nd! Cayman Writers’ Circle Facilitators
Cayman Airways waives change fees for Jamaica flights due to flash flood warnings
Due to the flash flood warnings in the Northern and Southern parishes in Jamaica, Cayman Airways will be waiving change fees for its Jamaica flights as follows:
Cayman Airways will waive the change fee for passengers who have been ticketed prior to May 15, 2017 for travel between May 16, 2017 and May 18, 2017.
The passenger will be responsible for any applicable fare difference. Travel for the changed flight segment must be completed by May 26, 2017.
Passengers may call Cayman Airways Reservations on 345-949-2311.
Cayman Islands Smoking Cessation Classes: ‘I Can Quit’
Smokers who wish to quit the habit can still find a space in the upcoming Smoking Cessation Classes.
The Public Health Department reminds smokers that classes will take place every Wednesday for seven weeks in the Public Health Waiting Room, starting on Wednesday, 31 May 2017, from 5.15 p.m. to 6.45 p.m.
Registration deadline is Monday, 29 May 2017.
For more information, or to sign up, contact the Public Health Department on 244-2889/244-2621, or email [email protected] or [email protected]
Vote NCVO for the Cayman Islands Island Heritage Charity Drive
From NCVO
We really want a chance to be selected to raise $15,000 that will benefit the NCVO and its programmes. www.ncvo.org.ky
Please vote below for NCVO and share this email or Facebook links https://www.facebook.com/NCVOCaymanIslands/ to all your friends and family and anyone else you can think of – LOL!
We are so proud to be able to help our community and we are asking you to simply vote below to help us to reach our fundraising goals – VOTE NCVO!
Special thanks to Island Heritage for this opportunity!
Cayman Islands: Nominations Sought for Queen’s 2018 New Year’s Honours
Nominations are sought for the Queen’s 2018 New Year’s Honours List.
You can send nominations directly to the Royal, Ceremonial and Honours Unit, part of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) in the UK. The deadline to receive nominations is close of business on 19 May 2017 (UK time).
Nominations can be sent by email to [email protected] or by post to Royal, Ceremonial and Honours Unit, Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Room KG.02, King Charles Street, London, SW1A 2AH.
Alternatively, you can send your nominations to the Governor’s Office by email [email protected] or post to Suite 101 Government Administration Building, Grand Cayman KY1-9000, by the earlier deadline of 11 May 2017.
For more on the Honours system, nomination forms and guidance on submitting nominations, visit https://www.gov.uk/honours/overview.
Cayman Islands General, Civil Contractors Registration Deadline Extended
The deadline for General and Civil Contractors to register with the Builders Board has been extended by a month. The deadline is now 31 May 2017 instead of end April.
The registration deadlines for the other categories of contractors remain the same, as follows:
Residential and Building Contractors – 30 June 2017
Trade Contractors – 31 August 2017.
FOOTLOOSE The Musical
Cayman Drama Society is excited to announce that tickets to “Footloose – The Musical” is now on sale. We urge you to book early to avoid disappointment – the performances will sell out.
Footloose is one of the most explosive musicals in recent memory. To the rockin’ rhythm of its Oscar and Tony-nominated score Footloose celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people, guiding them with a warm heart and an open mind.
Stage Adaptation by Dean Pitchford and Walter Bobbie – Based on the Original Screenplay by Dean Pitchford – Music by Tom Snow – Lyrics by Dean Pitchford – Additional Music by Eric Carmen, Sammy Hagar, Kenny Loggins and Jim Steinman
Don’t miss this opportunity to see our incredible local talent.
Shows are at the Prospect Playhouse on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 1st June to 24th June, doors open at 6.30pm with Curtain at 7.30pm
There are also Sunday Matinees on 11th June and 18th June, doors open at 4pm with Curtain at 5pm
Tickets for all performances are only CI$30 for Adults and CI$20 for Students/Children
Please note that the Thursday, Friday and Saturday performances are rated PG13; for the two Sunday performances the rating is PG
COMMUNITY EVENTS (Date Order)
FRI MAY 26 – SUN MAY 28
Caribbean Musical Festival
SAT MAY 27
Business Men’s Breakfast Meeting
The Grand Cayman chapter of the Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship International is having its monthly breakfast on Saturday May 27th at 7:30am, at Lola’s restaurant in Camana Bay. We will have open sharing.
An Enchanted Evening of Musical Excellence
More Than A Conqueror Concert
The Assemblies of the First Born with New Life Ministry presents More Than A Conqueror Concert featuring Judith Gayle on Saturday (27 May) at Mary Miller Hall at 7pm. Tickets are $25 at the gate.
First Baptist Church Choir Tour
The First Baptist Church Choir is touring Grand Cayman. The next performance is Sunday (28 May) at the Church of God Frank Sound at 7pm.
TUE MAY 30
Hope Academy Fundraising Draw
Hope Academy’s PTA is having a fundraising elimination draw on Tuesday, May 30th. Tickets are $10 each and the grand prize includes 2 tickets to Miami, a night for 2 plus breakfast at the Kimpton Seafire and a sunset cruise for 2 from Red Sail. Get more information at the Hope Academy Office at 769-4673.
WED MAY 31
General and Civil Contractors Registration
The deadline for General and Civil Contractors to register with the Builder’s Board is Wednesday (31 May).
Free Smoking Cessation Classes
Free Smoking Cessation Classes hosted by the Public Health Department will take place every Wednesday for seven weeks in the Public Health Waiting Room, starting on May 31st. Classes are from 5.15 p.m. to 6.45 p.m. For more information call 244-2889.
SUN JUNE 11
First Baptist Church Choir Tour
The First Baptist Church Choir is touring Grand Cayman. The next performance is Sunday (11 Jun) at the Savannah United Church at 630pm.
SUN JUNE 11 – FRI JUNE 16
West Bay Church of Christ Annual Marriage and Family Enrichment Series
The West Bay Church of Christ Annual Marriage and Family Enrichment Series is Sunday — Friday (11 — 16 Jun) at 10am and 7pm on Sunday and weeknights at 730pm.
WED JUNE 14
Kings Sports Center Futsal Cup Summer 2017
The Kings Sports Center Futsal Cup Summer 2017 kicks off on June 14th. Call 322.0243 for more information.
SAT JUNE 17
LSHS Graduation
SUN JUNE 18
First Baptist Church Choir Tour
John Gray High School PTA Summer Fair and Raffle
John Gray High School PTA Summer Fair and Raffle is Saturday (24 Jun) from 11am to 6pm. Call 917.9897 to volunteer or arrange to be a food vendor.
Girls Brigade 70th Anniversary: Picnic
SUN JUNE 25
First Baptist Church Choir Tour
The First Baptist Church Choir is touring Grand Cayman. The next performance is Sunday (25 Jun) at the John Gray United Church at 7pm.
FRI JUNE 30
Residential and Building Contractors Registration
The deadline for Residential and Building Contractors to register with the Builder’s Board is Friday (30 Jun).
School Registration Deadline
The registration for students enrolling in, or transferring to, Government schools for the 2017/2018 school year will close on June 30th.
Alumni Assembly
May Events at Camana Bay
This is the month to celebrate the special woman in your life thanks to Mother’s Day onSunday, 14 May. From conversations over brunch to snapping keepsake photos to choosing the perfect gift to finding your Zen together, Camana Bay has all you need for Mother’s Day inspiration – click here for more.
Keep in the know this election season with a series of live debates. Learn new skills in the kitchen – from island infusions to Mexican fiestas to Italian creations that will have you saying Mamma Mia! Watch an enchanting ballet on the big screen or take the kiddos to see a classic cartoon movie.
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National Gallery of the Cayman Islands
PROGRAMME OF EVENTS
Celebrating Maritime Culture and Heritage at the National Gallery
A Last Look
NGCI STOREThe National Gallery Store works with NGCI curators and artists to find the very best products to support the temporary exhibition schedule. Throughout the exhibition, Upon the Seas, the NGCI Store will feature books, accessories, art supplies, and kids’ items that will inspire ingenuity and encourage one to make a BIG NOISE with a little creativity! NGCI members receive a 10% discount, plus additional sales on art supplies and merchandise will run throughout the exhibition.
GUIDED TOURS
National Gallery offers guided tours to enhance your experience and offer memorable moments. Led by NGCI curators or educators, tours provide additional insights and tell the stories behind the works of art and artists who created them. Custom tours and packages are also available – consider including a workshop, art class, or art documentary with your visit. We have ample parking and an Art Café offering healthy snacks and beverages. Additional catering options are also available. Tour pricing is dependent on group size and staff availability. For more information email [email protected] or call (345) 945 8111.
Contact Us
For more information regarding any of the events listed above and to RSVP please get in touch by emailing [email protected] or by calling (345) 945 8111.
***TEMPORARY ACCESS ROAD***
The National Gallery of the Cayman Islands (NGCI) has a temporary access road while work is being done to improve site access as well as develop the front sculpture gardens. The access road is located off of Lawrence Boulevard and passes through the F.J. Harquail Cultural Grounds (Harquail Theatre). For a map please visit https://www.nationalgallery.org.ky/temporary-road-access/. NGCI exhibitions and programming will continue as per usual. For more information on roadworks related to NGCI email i[email protected] or call (345) 945 8111.
About the National Gallery of the Cayman Islands
Established in 1996, the National Gallery of the Cayman Islands (NGCI) is the country’s leading visual arts museum and education centre, charged with promoting and encouraging the appreciation and practice of the visual arts in the Cayman Islands. This mission is achieved through exhibitions, education/outreach programmes, school tours, community festivals, and ongoing research projects. Holding up to six exhibitions annually at our central exhibition space, and satellite venues around Grand Cayman and the Sister Islands, the curatorial team strives to create a balance between exhibitions of quality Caymanian artwork with art from further afield. This is achieved by working with a broad cross-section of artists and ranging from site-specific work to more traditional gallery-based projects.
NGCI is at the forefront of visual arts education in the Cayman Islands hosting 25+ education and outreach programmes monthly, across all three islands. These programmes aim to capture every age group in our community from the youngest pre-schoolers to senior citizens, in addition to marginalized members of our community. They combine arts education with enriching creative experiences which foster creativity, help build self-esteem, and provide effective and invaluable explorations of culture, cultural heritage, national identity and community values.
NGCI Site & Facility
The new National Gallery building is a 9,000 sq. ft. facility situated on the western side of the Esterley Tibbetts Bypass, close to Camana Bay town centre and adjacent to the Harquail Theatre. The new development is home to two temporary exhibition areas, an art studio, library, auditorium, sculpture garden, Art Café and Gift Shop, and a permanent gallery for the Cayman Islands National Art Collection.
As part of the National Gallery’s long-term business plan, an auditorium and multi-purpose event space have been incorporated into the design providing flexible venue options for conferences.
