iNews Briefs & Community Events (From BIG FISH 95.5)
Cayman Islands U-20 to face Haiti, Bermuda, Anguilla in CFU Qualifiers
The Cayman Islands U-20 National football team has been drawn in Group Three of first round action in the CFU Men’s U-20 Qualifiers where they will play Bermuda, Anguilla and host nation Haiti.
These matches will take place between June 29th and July 3rd at the Stade Sylvio Cator in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti.
The top team from each group will advance to the final round of the CFU Qualifiers, which will take place in Curacao in October.
From there the top three teams will qualify for the CONCACAF U-20 Championship that will take place in Nicaragua in 2017.
In the 2015 edition of the qualifiers the Cayman Islands were eliminated at the first round.
The Cayman Islands have never qualified for a FIFA U-20 World Cup.
Cayman Islands Football: 2015-2016 CIFA LEAGUES WEEK WEEK21
Thomson and First Choice add Caribbean options for 2017
By Aaron Greenwood From Travel Daily
From May next year, customers will be able to visit St Lucia and Cayo St Maria
Thomson and First Choice have expanded their long-haul holiday options for summer 2017 with the introduction of two new Caribbean islands, flying on the 787 Dreamliner.
From May next year, customers will be able to visit St Lucia and Cayo St Maria, a hidden gem off the coast of Cuba.
The line-up for summer 2017 will also include holidays to Olbia in Sardinia, more contemporary, adults only hotels in the Thomson Sensimar collection and the addition of two new Thomson Family Life Resorts.
The news comes as Thomson and First Choice confirm that their teams in resort will be re-branded to TUI from May 2016.
For more: http://www.traveldailymedia.com/235172/thomson-and-first-choice-add-caribbean-options-for-2017/
Caribbean aviation agency seeks to regulate use of drones
From Daily Mail UK
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (AP) — A Caribbean aviation safety agency is pushing local government leaders to create unified laws to regulate the use of drones in the region.
Wednesday’s petition from the Caribbean Aviation Safety and Security Oversight System comes amid an increase in the use of drones in the Caribbean.
Officials said people are operating drones without any formal regulations and flying them over private property. They warned that drones could be used for criminal and terrorism purposes.
The agency seeks power to enforce future drone laws that would cover all 15 members of a Caribbean trade bloc.
Carnival sued over Cuba ban on nationals sailing to island
From Jamaica Observer
IMAGE: Victor Garcia, 38, of Miami, from left, Maria Hernandez, 61, of Kendall, and Miriam Dominguez, 81, protest against Carnival Corporation as they hold a rally in Doral, Florida on Tuesday. (Photo: AP)
MIAMI (AP) — Carnival Corp is being sued in Miami federal court over its adherence to Cuba’s policy that prevents Cuban nationals from arriving or departing the island by sea.
Two Cuban-Americans are claiming their civil rights were violated because they were not permitted to buy tickets on a May 1 cruise from Miami to Cuba aboard Carnival’s Fathom cruise line.
The potential class-action lawsuit filed Tuesday asks a judge to force Carnival to allow all people of Cuban origin to sail on cruises to Cuba. The lawsuit was filed the same day Cuban Americans staged demonstrations against the policy outside Carnival headquarters in Doral.
The company says in a statement it must comply with the visa, entry and exit policies of every country, but has lodged a request with the Cuban government to change the ship policy.
For more: http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/Carnival-sued-over-Cuba-ban-on-nationals-sailing-to-island
Cayman Islands: Call for Hurricane Shelter Volunteers
The Department of Children and Family Services is inviting individuals to sign up as shelter volunteers for this year’s Hurricane Season.
The Shelter Operations 2016 Hurricane Training for Shelter Managers & District Representatives Volunteers for this year’s Hurricane Season will be held over two days on Wednesday 25 May and Thursday 26 May at the Prospect Primary School Hall from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Registration begins promptly at 5:30 p.m.
All volunteers MUST complete both days of training.
For more information contact Ernesto Carter at the Department of Children and Family Services on 949-0290 or
email [email protected] (GIS)
St George’s Week
At St George’s Anglican Church Hall, Courts Road, Off Eastern Ave., George Town, Grand Cayman
Grand Court Jurors Report DATE Changed
The Grand Court Jurors report DATE has been changed.
All Grand Court Jurors who are in the ‘6th APRIL – 5th JULY 2016’ session, please be advised that you are now to report for jury duty on WEDNESDAY the 13th April, 2016, at 9:45 a.m.
The Jury Information line – 945-5072 – has the most up to date information.
Deadline Extended for Student Film Competition AGAIN
Budding filmmakers have a little more time to submit their stories to the Young Image Makers competition. The deadline has been extended to Wednesday, 20 April.
Hosted by the Cayman National Cultural Foundation (CNCF), the competition provides youngsters with the opportunity to sharpen their technical film skills and explore their creativity.
Films can focus on any subject matter and run one to three minutes. There are two age categories of competition, Junior (10 – 13 years) and Senior (14 – 17 years).
Up to 20 films will be selected for the competition. Students who are selected will participate in workshops conducted by film professionals. The experience will culminate in a red carpet event at the Harquail Theatre, as part of the CayFilm Festival on Thursday, 30 June. All films in competition will be screened that night.
Two winners will enjoy a trip to the New York Film Academy. Winning films from previous years can be viewed online at www.youtube.com/caymanculture.
Application information can be found online at www.artscayman.org/young-image-makers. Films must be submitted by 5 p.m. to the CNCF office on the deadline day.
2016 Deputy Governor’s 5K Challenge
The 2016 Deputy Governor’s 5K Challenge will be held on Cayman Brac on Sunday, 17 April and Grand Cayman on Sunday, 24 April.
The event aims to raise $50,000 to help Cayman Heart Fund in its drive to buy a new ambulance, and is suitable for all ages and fitness levels.
Registration takes place in Cayman Brac on 7, 8, 14 and 15 April from 8.30 a.m. to 3 p.m in the District
Administration Building. In Grand Cayman, registration takes place on 7, 8, 14 and 15 April from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and 21 and 22 April from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Government Administration Building.
Visit www.odg.gov.ky/DG5K for the registration form and further details.
Cayman Islands Legislative Assembly date set
GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands – Following the agreement of Cabinet at its meeting on Tuesday, 22 March, 2016, the Premier has asked the Speaker of the House to summon the Legislative Assembly to meet on Monday, 25 April, 2016.
Government is expected to present several bills for debate and passage, including:
• Statistics (Amendment) Bill (2016)
• Standards in Public Life (Amendment) Bill (2016)
• Accountants Bill (2016)
• Companies Law (Amendment) Bill (2016)
• Limited Liability Companies Bill (2016)
• Legal Practitioners Bill (2016)
• Special Economic Zones (Amendment) Bill (2016)
Also to be dealt with are various private member motions and parliamentary questions.
Internship with Prosperity Capital Management
This internship is being offered by Prosperity Capital Management Ltd, as part of the National Internship Programme. The role offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and experience of accounting as well as some specifics of the funds industry. Various practical training sessions will be offered combined with the daily hands-on experience. The internship opportunity is available for those studying finance or accounting at a local college/university. Email [email protected] or call 945-3114 for application forms. Deadline is April 24th 2016.
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/
New Exhibition at the Cayman Islands National Gallery! And Events!!
New Art Exhibition Now Open!
Native Sons – Twenty Years On
National Gallery of the Cayman Islands
Esterley Tibbetts Highway
Exhibition Curated by Kerri-Anne Chisholm
Sponsored in part by Cayman National Bank
8 April 2016 – 25 June 2016
Free Admission! Plan your visit.
Members’ Reception
We had a wonderful opening event with National Gallery members and guests to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of the Native Sons. For more information about NGCI memberships email [email protected].
Take a look at the event photos at web link below
Caymanian-Style Family Day
Saturday, 23 April, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Join the NGCI Education Department for free family fun art activities based on the exhibition Native Sons – Twenty Years On. Special workshop with Native Sons artist Chris Christian starts at 10:00 AM.
Register here.
Upcoming Panel Discussion
Wednesday, 27 April. Doors open at 5:00 PM. Discussion begins at 6:00 PM. Join artists, curators and members of the public for a thought provoking panel discussion about the work of the Native Sons and Caymanian art. Admission is free.
Conversations with the Curator
Thursday, 2 June. Doors open at 5:00 PM. Tour begins at 6:00 PM. Join the exhibition’s curator Kerri-Anne Chisholm as she takes you through a 20-year journey of the Native Sons. Explore the exhibition and learn about Caymanian artists. Admission is free and all are welcome.
In the News
See the Full Programme
Want to view the full programme of events related to the exhibition Native Sons – Twenty Years On?
Visit our website and learn about upcoming art workshops, student resources, film screenings and more!
Thank you!
Thank you to Cayman National for part sponsoring the exhibition Native Sons – Twenty Years On. We couldn’t do what we do without the support from corporate organisations like Cayman National. We are truly thankful that we can offer free admission to everyone and an extensive programme of free community events.
Register and/or RSVP at link below for all events
Website: www.nationalgallery.org.ky
COMMUNITY EVENTS (Date Order)
FRI APR 15
Public Works Department Closure
The Public Works Department will be closed all day Friday (15 Apr)
Cayman’s International Girl Annual Show
Cayman’s International Girl pageant will be hosting its Annual Show at the Harquail Theater this weekend (15 — 16 Apr) at 7:00 p.m. on Friday and 6:30 p.m. on Saturday
The Passion of Christ
The East End United Church will be showing the movie The Passion of Christ at the Church Hall on Friday April 15th at 7.30 p.m.
New H-S-A Numbers
Due to continued technical difficulties with the land lines at the East End and North Side District Health Centres, the H-S-A has implemented alternative telephone numbers – East End 916-3607 and North Side 916-2824
SAT APR 16
Culture at the Cinema Man and Superman
Culture at the Cinema featuring Man and Superman is Saturday (16 Apr) at 7pm at Regal Cinemas.
Camana Bay’s Slow Food Day Food Revolution Kids Culinary Challenge is Saturday (16 Apr) from 1230pm to 2pm in Gardenia Court at Camana Bay. The Farm to Table dinner is at 7pm on The Crescent.
Chamber of Commerce’s Earth Day Clean-Up
Volunteer for the Chamber of Commerce’s Earth Day Clean-Up on April 16 from 7a.m. — 10 a.m. Resources will be provided while supplies last. Register at www.caymanchamber.ky
Earth Day Island Wide Roadside Clean-Up
The Chamber of Commerce’s Earth Day Island Wide Roadside Clean-Up on April 16. Anyone interested in sponsoring or participating can contact Nikita Durrant at reception@caymanchamber.
20th Annual Earth Day Clean-Up
The 20th Annual Earth Day Clean-Up will be on April 16th with brunch and a Family Fun Day at Public Beach after the Clean-Up!
SUN APR 17
Dr. J. Hugh Cummings Memorial 5K Walk
The Annual Dr. J. Hugh Cummings Memorial 5K Walk is Sunday (17 Apr) at 6:30 AM.
Service of Renewal
The St. George’s Patronal Festival of activities begin with a Service of Renewal on Sunday (17 Apr) at 8:00a.m. There will be a march of witness and following the service there will be the annual Patronal Festival Picnic at Whisper 96 Finger Key Road North Side (going towards Kaibo). Evensong will be at 3:30p.m. Transportation will be available.
MON APR 18
St George’s Anglican Church Patronal Festival – Desert Islands Discs
Rev Mary Graham picks musical disks she takes with her to a deserted Caribbean island that mean a lot to her and why.
Church Hall, Courts Road, off Eastern Ave. 7pm – 9pm
Admission $5 includes light refreshments
TUE APR 19
Seafarers Association General Meeting
The Cayman Islands Seafarers Association wishes to inform all Members that there will be a General Meeting, on Tuesday 19 April 2016 at 7:30 PM. in the Seafarer’s Hall, 11 Victory Ave. Prospect.
St George’s Anglican Church Patronal Festival – Bingo & Line Dancing
Church Hall, Courts Road, off Eastern Ave. 7pm – 9pm
Admission $5
WED APR 20
Floetry
Floetry is Wednesday (20 Apr) at 630pm at Books and Books.
St George’s Anglican Church Patronal Festival – St George Mass
Church Hall, Courts Road, off Eastern Ave. 7pm
THU APR 21
Glen Inanga Piano Recital for Cayman Islands Arts Festival Scholarship Programme
Immigration: Work Permits
The Chamber of Commerce presents Immigration: Work Permits with Nick Joseph on Thursday (21 Apr) from 9:00 a.m. — 11:00 a.m. at their office in Governors Square. Register online at www.caymanchamber.ky
St George’s Anglican Church Patronal Festival – ABBA Movie Night
Church Hall, Courts Road, off Eastern Ave. 7pm
Movie: Mama Mia
Admission $5 Includes light refreshments. Dress up as ABBA.
THU – SUN APR 21-24
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat
FRI APR 22
St George’s Anglican Church Patronal Festival – Family Feast & Games Night
Church Hall, Courts Road, off Eastern Ave. 7pm
Tickets $15 Adults Child $5
SAT APR 23
Rotary Science Fair
The Rotary Science Fair is Saturday (23 Apr) from 10 to 3pm at the Arts and Recreation Center.
Sixth Annual Breast Cancer Beach Walk
The Sixth Annual Breast Cancer Beach Walk is Saturday (23 April) at Royal Palms at 7pm. Register now at breastcancerfoundation.ky.
Cayman Outreach Association Dinner Meeting
Cayman Outreach Association invites the public to a dinner meeting on Saturday, April 23rd at 7:15 pm at the Triple C School Auditorium. Dr. Moland Pusey of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida will be the guest speaker. Call 925-7798 for details.
Service of Thanksgiving
As part of the St. George’s Patronal Festival, you’re invited to Service of Thanksgiving on Saturday (23 Apr) at 6pm.
SUN APR 24
Revival Services
The Red Bay Church of God (Holiness) will hold Revival Services Sunday — Friday (24 – 29 Apr) at 6PM on Sunday and 730pm on weeknights.
Prosperity Capital Management Internship
Apply now for an internship with Prosperity Capital Management. This internship is being offered as part of the National Internship Programme. The role offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and experience of accounting as well as some specifics of the funds industry. Various practical training sessions will be offered combined with the daily hands-on experience. The internship opportunity is available for those studying finance or accounting at a local college/university. Email [email protected] or call 945-3114 for application forms. Deadline is April 24th 2015.
Convocation 2016
Members of the United Church in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands will gather on Sunday (24 Apr) at the Cayman Prep and High School Auditorium to celebrate Convocation 2016. The theme this year is ‘Discipleship: Discipline and Dedication’
TUE APR 26
Time Management & Productivity
The Chamber of Commerce presents Time Management & Productivity with Catherine Tyson on Tuesday (26 Apr) from 9:00 a.m. — 4:30 p.m. at their office in Governors Square. Register online at www.caymanchamber.ky
April Events at Camana Bay
This is the month to experience all things local with the return of Slow Food Day, a full-day event celebrating Cayman’s home-grown food scene. You can find your next treasure at a car boot sale, get your kids to fall in love with reading during a weekly book club or take some time for yourself and enjoy pampering opportunities with Eclipze Hair Design & Day Spa’s 23rd anniversary celebration. With Mother’s Day approaching, you can also celebrate early with a special Mom & Me cooking class and a family portrait session.
Here is a quick look at our special events:
Saturday 16 April
10am-12pm
The Paseo, Gardenia Court and Bon Vivant
Food Revolution Kids’ Culinary Challenge
Saturday 16 April
12:30-2pm
Farm-to-Table Dinner
Saturday 16 April
7pm
The Crescent
Culture at the Cinema
Man and Superman
Saturday 16 April
7pm
Regal Cinemas
Burger Beer Bash Cooking Class
Tuesday 19 April
6-8pm
Floetry
Wednesday 20 April
6:30-7:30pm
Books & Books
Rotary Science Fair
Saturday 23 April
10am-3pm
The Arts & Recreation Centre
Budding Chef Cooking Class
Pizza Mania
Saturday 23 April
12-1pm
Cuisine of the Sun Dinner
Thursday 28 April
7pm
Ortanique
Mother’s Day Portraits
Saturday 30 April
10am-1pm
Mom & Me Cooking Class
Saturday 30 April
12-1pm
