iNews Briefs & Community Events (From BIG FISH 95.5)
Jamaican correctional officer killed during altercation over fried fish
By Jamaica Gleaner From St Lucia News Online
IMAGE: Ramar Bent JAMAICA GLEANER – The alleged killing of a correctional officer by a member of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) in Bog Walk, St Catherine, on Saturday night is being probed by detectives from the St Catherine North Police Division and the Independent Commission of Investigations.
The dead correctional officer, who worked at the St Catherine Adult Correctional Facility, has been identified as 22-year-old Ramar Bent of Ackel district, Kitson Town, St Catherine.
Preliminary investigations by police indicated that Bent, who was armed with a 9mm Browning pistol, was shot and killed, while 27-year-old Jason Barrett, a vendor of Princess Field, Linstead, was shot and injured in the upper left hand.
Reports are that two JDF members – a lance corporal armed with his service 9mm Browning pistol, and a lance corporal armed with a licensed 9mm Glock pistol, stopped to buy fried fish from a vendor along Main Street in Bog Walk.
While waiting to order, Bent and another licensed firearm holder tried to place their order ahead of the two soldiers. An argument ensued and Bent pulled his firearm.
One of the soldiers also pulled his firearm and opened fire at Bent, who ran and collapsed some distance away.
Sandals closes in on Mexico expansion
From TTG
Sandals Resorts International is in talks to open up its first property outside the Caribbean.
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US media outlets have reported that the all-inclusive resort operator is set to expand into Riviera Maya on the Caribbean coast of Mexico.
A spokesperson confirmed that the company was “in deep discussions” and was “optimistic about Mexico” but gave no further details.
Sandals opened its most recent resort on the Caribbean island of Barbados early last year.
It also operates adults-only Sandals resorts in Jamaica, Bahamas, Grenada, Antigua and St Lucia, with family-focused Beaches resorts in Jamaica and Turks & Caicos.
A move into Mexico would herald the eighth destination for the company, and its first in a non-island destination.
For more: https://www.ttgmedia.com/news/news/sandals-closes-in-on-mexico-expansion-2886
Puerto Rico authorities seize half a million dollars inside shipping container
From Caribbean News Now
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers stopped an illegal exportation of currency when officers searched a cargo container intended to be shipped to the Dominican Republic on board the Caribbean Fantasy ferry this past week.
Utilizing high-tech equipment, CBP officers examining outbound containers being loaded to the Caribbean ferry selected some for further inspection. During the additional inspection, officers discovered US$518,980, intended to be smuggled out of the United States.
“Customs and Border Protection remains committed to strengthening our borders,” said Keith McFarquhar, acting San Juan Area Port Director. “The currency seized is not only money lost by organizations that finance drug trafficking and other illegal activity. It is currency that could also supply the weapons and the means for these organizations to disrupt governments and pose threats to our nation.”
CBP officers seized the hidden contraband.
Caribbean Airlines Expects to Bring 25,000 People to Trinidad for Carnival
From Herald Tribune Latin America
SAN JUAN – Caribbean Airlines expects to bring more than 25,000 passengers to Trinidad and Tobago for the twin island nation’s famous carnival, scheduled for Feb. 8-9, a company spokesperson told EFE Monday via phone.
The regional carrier is operating more than 200 flights during the carnival season, the spokesperson said.
“Carnival is one of the busiest times for arrivals into Trinidad and Tobago and we wanted our valued customers to experience first-hand the spirit of carnival,” airline Vice President George Reeleder said in a statement.
The Trinidad and Tobago government announced last Friday that it will treat the Zika virus as a public health emergency, despite the lack of any confirmed cases in the country, though it is present in neighboring nations.
Zika is transmitted by the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which also carries dengue fever and Chikungunya.
For more: http://www.laht.com/article.asp?ArticleId=2404719&CategoryId=14092
ZIKA Virus Fact Sheets
Cayman Islands: TEDxLIVE@UCCI FEB 16 2016
TEDxLIVE@UCCI is a free, all-day simulcast of TED2016–a sold-out event in Vancouver Canada that costs US$8500 to attend. The simulcast will take place at UCCI on Tuesday, February 16th.
The simulcast will be set up in UCCI’s Professional Development Centre in Classroom #1, above the campus library. Although the simulcast will be running constantly throughout the day, attendees may come and go freely during the day of the event.
No food or beverages will be served, but attendees are welcome to bring their own refreshments. The organizers only ask that persons clean up after themselves and respect others who will also be watching the event.
To register, go to: http://conta.cc/1JJxe0N
For more information, please contact Dr. JD Mosley-Matchett at 623-0552 or [email protected]
What: TEDxLIVE@UCCI
Who: Anyone interested in viewing this $8500 internationally-acclaimed event for FREE!
Where: Professional Development Centre #1, above the UCCI campus library
When: All day on February 16th (come and go freely during the event)
Why: For a first-hand look at world-class ideas worth spreading…
How: Go to http://conta.cc/1JJxe0N to register!
Cayman Mardi Gras Road Closures, 8-10 February
Please be advised of the following road closures for next week’s Cayman Mardi Gras festivities:
Monday, 8th February – Mardi Gras Marketplace Festival
Fort Street Closed (From Jxn with Albert Panton to North Church) from 9AM to 3PM
Food Festival Event
Bayshore Mall between Warwick and Goring closed from 6:00PM to 12:00AM
Tuesday, 9th February — Mardi Gras Marketplace Festival
Fort Street Closed (From Jxn with Albert Panton to North Church) from 9AM to 3PM
Mardi Gras Fat Tuesday Concert
Bayshore Mall between Warwick and Goring closed from 7PM – 6AM
Wednesday, 10th February – Mardi Gras Ash Wednesday
Harbor Drive (in front of Margaritaville) closed from 9AM – 11:45PM
Graphics of the Americas FEB 18-20
Inside Europe’s New Patent Market
These are critical times for US companies operating in Europe and their IP advisers. In just a few months the European patent market will undergo a fundamental change with the launch of the EU unitary patent and the Unified Patent Court (UPC).
There are now only four weeks to go until Inside Europe’s New Patent Market, taking place in San Francisco on February 18. This unique event from IAM will focus on the new regime and the impact it will have on all US entities which do business in Europe and hold patents there.
Programme
The programme for Inside Europe’s New Patent Market is especially designed for US entities and their advisers. The expert speaking faculty will provide delegates with:
Analysis of the challenges ahead
Key strategic insights and inside information on all that is happening
Tips on staying ahead of the game and planning for the imminent regime change.
Inside Europe’s New Patent Market boasts a world-class speaking faculty, with senior representatives from the likes of the European Patent Office, Google, Microsoft, IBM, Nokia and Ericsson, as well as a number of leading European-based private practice lawyers, attorneys and intermediaries, slated to take part.
No other conference taking place in the United States on the EU patent and the UPC offers the opportunity to access this level of expertise.
Register now
Registration costs just $895 and you can secure your place now by filling out the online registration form at: https://secure.globebusinesspublishing.com/EuropeanPatentMarket/?utm_source=IPD+Event+Email&utm_content=EPM2016+Email+-+2016-01-20&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=IAM+Events
Cayman Islands Meals on Wheels Annual Coin Collection Drive
Please note that the Meals on wheels Coin Collection drive will be held this year a little later on May 27th and 28th. volunteers will be outside all supermarkets on the island as well as Kirks Home Centre and AL Thompsons hardware. for those companies that see heavy traffic i.e. banks, collection boxes will be available for that week.
For more information please don’t hesitate to call
Pat Bazell-Taylor
916-6249
British Airways Nassau / Grand Cayman Aircraft Changes from July 2016
By JL From Airline Route
British Airways starting 01JUL16 is increasing capacity on London Heathrow – Nassau – Grand Cayman route, as the airline plans to operate 3-class Boeing 777-200ER aircraft, instead of 767-300ER.
The airline operates this route 4 times a week.
BA253 LHR1030 – 1450NAS1605 – 1640GCM 777 57
BA253 LHR1035 – 1450NAS1605 – 1640GCM 777 1
BA253 LHR1045 – 1505NAS1605 – 1640GCM 777 3
BA252 GCM1830 – 2100NAS2225 – 1200+1LHR 777 57
BA252 GCM1830 – 2100NAS2230 – 1205+1LHR 777 13
For more: http://airlineroute.net/2015/11/23/ba-nasgcm-jul16/
Cayman Islands Meals on Wheels Orange you Glad annual Gala
19th March
“Orange you Glad” will be held this year on the 19th March, 2016 at the Marriott. This Gala includes a sumptuous dinner, a Live and Silent auction, live music. We will be sending out full details in the next few days.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
WED FEB 3
NWDA at North Side Library
The National Workforce Development Agency will be at the North Side Library Branch on Wednesday (3 Feb) from 10am until 1pm
CARE Quiz Night
THU FEB 4
Play, Read and Learn
You’re invited to Play, Read and Learn at the George Town Library every Wednesday starting on February 4th thru June 29th at 1030am.
Cardinal Avenue Street Fair
The Cardinal Avenue Street Fair is Thursday (4 Feb) from 9am until 4pm.
Superior Business Writing
The Chamber of Commerce presents a workshop: Superior Business Writing by Catherine Tyson on Thursday (4 Feb) from 9:00a.m. — 4:30p.m. at the Chamber of Commerce office in Governors Square. www.caymanchamber.ky
Alzheimer’s & Dementia Association Pub Quiz
The Alzheimer’s & Dementia Association Pub Quiz is on Thursday (4 Feb) at Fidel Murphy’s starting at 7pm. Call 924-4170 to reserve your table.
FRI FEB 5
Cayman Drama Society Presents Love Letters
Cayman Drama Society presents the Pulitzer Prize finalist, Love Letters, by A. R. Gurney for four shows only – February 5th, 6th, 12th and 13th – at the Prospect Playhouse. For more information call 938 1998
Old School Fete
The Walfare Fundraising Sub Committee presents an Old School Fete on Friday (5 Feb) at 7pm at the Lions Center.
SAT FEB 6
Painting at the National Gallery
You’re invited to a painting course at the National Gallery on Saturdays in February from 230 — 430pm. For more information, email [email protected].
SUN FEB 7
Road Closure
The Water Authority Cayman is closing a portion of the Esterley Tibbetts Highway between the Butterfield Roundabout and Lawrence Boulevard from 6:00am to 6:00pm on Sunday (7 Feb.) These works will facilitate the replacement of the current sewer force main with a new pipeline.
Referee Beginners Course
The Cayman Islands Referees’ Department will be conducting a Referee Beginners Course from February 7th – 14th 2016 at the George Town Primary School. The course is free of charge. Call the CIFA Office at 949-5775 for more information.
Christian Endeavor Week
Christian Endeavor Week is February 7th through the 14th. The opening service is Sunday (7 Feb) at Gun Bay United Church at 7pm. There will be an open picnic at Colliers Public Beach on Sunday (13 Feb) at 2pm. On Thursday (14 Feb) the closing service will be at East End United Church at 7pm followed by a fellowship supper.
MON FEB 8
Cayman Outreach Association Mid-Term Camp
The Cayman Outreach Association presents a Mid-Term Camp February 8th — 16th daily from 830am until 5:30pm. For more, call 939.7897
Smoking cessation classes
The Public Health Department reminds smokers who wish to quit the habit that there are still some spaces left for the upcoming smoking cessation classes the department is offering. Classes start on February 17th from 5:15pm to 6:45pm and continue every Wednesday for seven weeks. Deadline to register for the programme is Monday (8 Feb.) For more information or to sign up, contact the Public Health Department on 244-2889.
NWDA at Bodden Town Library
The National Workforce Development Agency will be at the Bodden Town Library Branch on Monday (8 Feb) from 10am until 1pm.
Hatter Workshop
You’re invited to a Hatter Workshop at the National Gallery on Monday (8 Feb) from 10am until 4pm. For more information, email [email protected]
TUE FEB 9
Basic Grammar & Writing Skills Part 1
The Chamber of Commerce presents a workshop: Basic Grammar & Writing Skills Part 1 by Catherine Tyson on Tuesday (9 Feb) from 9:00a.m. — 4:30p.m. at the Chamber of Commerce office in Governors Square. www.caymanchamber.ky
WED FEB 10
The Bookends Club
The Bookends Club will meet on Wednesday (10 Feb) at 630pm at Books and Books.
Beautiful Baby Contest
The Beautiful Baby Contest for babies between the ages of 0 — 48 months will be held at the 49th Agricultural Show on Ash Wednesday at the Stacy Watler Pavilion at 11am. For more information, call 916.1559.
THU FEB 11
Cardinal Avenue Street Fair
The Cardinal Avenue Street Fair is Thursday (11 Feb) from 9am until 4pm.
FRI FEB 12
Basic Grammar & Writing Skills Part 2
The Chamber of Commerce presents a workshop: Basic Grammar & Writing Skills Part 2 by Catherine Tyson on Friday (12 Feb) from 9:00a.m. — 4:30p.m. at the Chamber of Commerce office in Governors Square. www.caymanchamber.ky
SAT FEB 13
Walk for Hope
The Walk for Hope charity 5K Walk/Run is Saturday (13 Feb) starting and finishing at Heroes Square starting at 630am. You can register online at caymanactive.com.
Nicaragua Cultural Committee Valentine’s Day Bake Sale
The Nicaragua Cultural Committee is hosting a Valentine’s Day Bake Sale on Saturday (13 Feb) at Airport Park in George Town.
Culture at the Cinema: Taming of the Shrew
Culture at the Cinema continues on Saturday (13 Feb) at 7pm with a screening of Taming of the Shrew at Regal Cinemas.
SUN FEB 14
Run/Walk for Love 2016
You’re invited to the NCVO’s Run/Walk for Love 2016 event on Sunday (14 Feb) at 4pm at Bayshore Mall. For more information, call 949.2124.
February Events at Camana Bay
All you need is love at Camana Bay in February. Celebrate your love of sports with Legends tennis exhibitions, get inspiration in the areas you’re passionate about with motivational presentations, treat your loved one to a special dinner or watch movies together on a giant outdoor screen under the stars. Kids can also feel the love with a chocolate-themed cooking class or boogie the night away at a special disco.
Here is a quick look at our special events:
Dinner Party Dining Class
Wednesday 3 February
6-8pm
Bon Vivant
Julia Immonen Presentation
Thursday 4 February
11am
Regal Cinemas
Jonathan MacDonald Presentation
Thursday 4 February
1pm
Regal Cinemas
A Conversation with Meghan Markle
Friday 5 February
1pm
Regal Cinemas
Sports Talk with Mansour Bahrami and Andrew Krasny
Friday 5 February
3:30pm
The Arts & Recreation Centre
Legends at Camana Bay
Friday 5 and Saturday 6 February
6pm
The Festival Green
Tai Chi
Sunday 7 February
8:30am
The Crescent
Mid-Term STEM Camp
8, 9, 10 and 12 February
8am-3pm
Starfish Village
Let’s Get Saucy Cooking Class
Tuesday 9 February
6-8pm
Bon Vivant
The Bookends Club
Wednesday 10 February
6:30-7:30pm
Books & Books
Valentine’s Day Moonlight & Movies
Thursday 11 through Saturday 13 February
7pm
Gardenia Court
Valentine’s Kids’ Disco
Friday 12 February
6-8pm
Starfish Village
Me & My Love Duo Cooking Class
Saturday 13 February
12-1pm
Bon Vivant
Culture at the Cinema: Taming of the Shrew
Saturday 13 February
7pm
Regal Cinemas
Cooking at Home with Gina Connolly
Wednesday 17 February
6-8pm
Bon Vivant
Floetry
Wednesday 17 February
6:30-7:30pm
Books & Books
A Walk in Her Shoes
Thursday 18 February
5:30pm
Market Street
The Red Violin Screening
Friday 19 February
6-7pm (meet and greet) and 7:30pm (movie screening)
Cassia Court and Regal Cinemas
Push Across Cayman
Sunday 21 February
6am (start) and 12pm (finish)
Market Street
Cuisine of the Sun Dinner
Thursday 25 February
7pm
Ortanique
Pulse Concert
Friday 26 February
8pm
The Festival Green
Chopped: The Teen Edition
Saturday 27 February
2-3:15pm
Bon Vivant
