iNews Briefs & Community Events
Cayman Islands Pirates take over Batabano for second year
The public is invited to register to be a part of the “Pirates Take Over” at Cayman Carnival Batabano.
Join the Bloody Bay Buccaneers and Las Tortugas Pirates as they invade the Batabano parade.
Be a part of the all-inclusive t-shirt mas band which aims to remind spectators that as Carnival in Cayman is winding down, the road to Pirates Week is just gearing up. Deadline to register is Friday 6th May, 2016. For more information on the complete package (see attached form and flyer), email [email protected] or call 949-5859.
Guyana to establish a Sovereign Wealth Fund
The Guyana Government has said that it intends to establish a sovereign wealth fund to enable the country to obtain long-term benefit from it oil and mineral resources.
Speaking on November 25 at a workshop in Guyana focussed on the operation of sovereign wealth funds, the Minister of Governance, Raphael Trotman said that before the end of 2016 model legislation will be presented to the country’s National Assembly for scrutiny, debate and nationwide consultations.
Mr Trotman said that Guyana’s APNU+AFC coalition government had embarked on a process of resource management that aimed at changing the country’s trajectory and ensuring a better future.
Further details can be found in our publication Caribbean Insight. The Caribbean Council is also able to provide further information about the oil and mining industry in Guyana upon request and on a consultancy basis.
SOURCE: http://www.caribbean-council.org/guyana-establish-sovereign-wealth-fund/
Trinidad and Tobago to approach courts to have suspected ISIL link individuals branded as terrorists
By iNews Guyana From St Lucia News Online
INEWS GUYANA – Government is about to approach the courts to have a number of T&T nationals designated as terrorists and will also very shortly present to Parliament new legislation to deal with people alleged to be terrorist fighters, Attorney General Faris Al-Rawi said yesterday.
“The country deserves action and enforcement and that’s exactly what we intend to do,” Al-Rawi said in the Senate.
He gave details of how Government plans to treat with T&T terrorist fighters and such persons returning from overseas, in reply to Opposition Senator Wade Mark’s queries on the issue.
Mark sought details concerning the future of nationals who’ve gone overseas and are reportedly fighting with the Islamic State (Isis) terrorist network. He asked if Government intends to invoke laws in respect of citizens with proven links to Isis and who wish to return home.
Al-Rawi said two key pieces of legislation relevant to people proven to be linked to Isis and who wish to return were the Anti Terrorism Act (chp 12.07) and Proceeds of Crime Act (chp 11.27). He said his powers as AG are restricted to sections 22b, 36 and 37 of the Anti-Terrorism Act.
Trinidadian mother and son get 8 years for manslaughter
By Trinidad Express From St Lucia News Online
TRINIDAD EXPRESS – A mother and son will serve the next four months in prison after tying another son to a coconut tree and beating until he suffered a fatal heart attack.
Deomatee Rajballysingh, 52, and her son, Ganesh Rajballysingh, 24, who entered guilty pleas to manslaughter were yesterday each sentenced to eight years hard labour for the 2008 death of Vicky Rajballysingh, 24, at South Oropouche.
Wave Damages Cabins on Royal Caribbean Ship
By John Stansfield , From CruiseMapper
Forty-four guests on Rhapsody of the Seas have been forced to abandon their cruise after a large wave broke windows and flooded staterooms on April 25 early morning, the first night of a 9-night Mediterranean voyage.
According to a statement by Royal Caribbean, five cabin windows on the 3rd deck were broken, which resulted in flooding. Six staterooms were damaged, carpeting in nearby rooms and hallways on deck 3 were soaked by water.
Rhapsody of the Seas docked in Ajaccio, Corsica as scheduled. Repairs, including replacement of all windows, were undertaken. Because of the soaked flooring, 45 passengers have been relocated to other rooms. Another 44 departed the cruise ship in Corsica.
All affected travelers have received a full refund and future cruise certificate for the total amount of the cruise fare paid. Royal Caribbean paid for all travel costs and accommodations for those who left.
The ship departed 6 hours late, but for the remainder of the sailing is expected to be on schedule.
Image: cruisefever.net
For more: http://www.cruisemapper.com/news/1178-wave-damages-cabins-on-royal-caribbean-ship
Cayman Islands Conch and Whelk Season closing on Sunday (30)
The Department of Environment (DoE) reminds the public that the last day of the season to legally fish for conchs and whelks is Saturday, 30 April.
During the closed season, which begins on Sunday, 1 May, it is illegal to take, purchase, receive or possess conchs and whelks originating from Cayman waters.
Persons who suspect that conchs and whelks are being fished after the season closes on 1 May can call 911, or DoE enforcement officers directly:
• Grand Cayman: 916-4271 (949-8469 during working hours)
• Cayman Brac: 926-0136
• Little Cayman: 916-7021
For more information on conch and whelk seasons, contact the DoE on 949-8649 or email [email protected].
Cayman Islands: What’s Happening at UCCI?
The UCCI community continues on the path of excellence.
New UCCI telescope brings amazing solar images to life
Aspiring astronomers at UCCI are getting a closer look at the sun with a powerful new homemade telescope featuring an eight-inch lens, which making extraordinarily detailed images of the sun possible.
UCCI to launch math summer camp
Led by Dr. Pavlov Rameau and open to students of all ages, this exciting summer camp is tailored according to three learning objectives: studying for an exam, preparing for a specific class or reaching their highest potential by meeting international standards.
Talk sheds light on mangroves
Brac Campus Director and local mangrove expert Martin Keeley presented on the importance of mangroves to our Islands as well as the ecological role they play on a global scale.
For more information go to: [email protected]
Child Month Cupcake War open to students in Cayman Brac
Young pastry chefs in Cayman Brac are invited to take part in the Child Month Cupcake Wars competition. Taking place on Saturday 30 April from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Layman Scott High School, the competition challenges bakers to create two cupcakes, a cupcake using fruit in the recipe and a diabetic friendly cupcake.
Bakers ages 10 – 25 years old are welcomed to participate, at no charge. The competition is sponsored by the Youth Services Unit, Kiwanis Club, Caribbean Utilities Company (CUC), Department of Children and Family Services, The Ministry of Tourism and the Layman Scott Senior High School.
For more information email [email protected].
Mens breakfast meeting
The Grand Cayman chapter of the Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship International is having its monthly breakfast on Saturday April 30th at 7:30am, at Lola’s (formerly The Upper Crust) restaurant in Camana Bay.
Come out to hear the how God is making a difference in the life of men like you, right here in Cayman.
Special Immunization Clinic for Vaccination Week in the Americas
The public is invited to attend a special Immunization Clinic on Saturday 30 April, 2016 at the Public Health Department from 10.00 am to 3.00pm, to assist all children needing vaccinations including those with missed/outstanding doses; parents will be contacted to schedule appointments.
In addition, all adults needing Tetanus boosters; healthcare workers needing vaccines or people who are planning overseas travel within the next three weeks are invited to attend. No appointment is necessary and vaccines will be given on a first come first serve basis.
For more information, contact the Public Health Department on 244-2648.
Queen’s New Year Honours 2017
Members of the public have until Friday 6 May 2016 to recommend Royal Honours for persons who have made outstanding contributions to Caymanian society.
Her Excellency the Governor Helen Kilpatrick invites members of the public to put forward names for Her Majesty the Queen’s New Year Honours 2017.
Nominations must include a persuasive account of nominees’ outstanding, innovative, or self-sacrificing achievements, as well as a description of what makes them exceptional. Contributions may be paid or unpaid, in one field or several.
Final recommendations for OBEs and MBEs are considered in the United Kingdom. Recommendations for the Cayman Islands Certificate and Badge of Honour are considered locally.
Honours nomination forms can be found on the UK Government website at www.gov.uk/honours/overview
Completed nomination forms should be returned, under confidential cover, to the Governor’s Office, at the Government Administration Building on Elgin Avenue, or to the above email by no later than Friday 6 May 2016. While all recommendations will be acknowledged, the Governor’s Office does not provide details of any actions that it may take on them.
For any further information please contact the Governor’s Office on 244-2434.
Corrections Week Events in Cayman Islands
Her Majesty’s Cayman Islands Prison Service is marking its 35th anniversary with the first ever formal Corrections Week from 24-30 April.
Highlights include: A collector’s supplement in the Cayman Compass on Friday, 22 April; a service at the Church of God Chapel, Walker’s Road on Sunday 24 April at 10 a.m; the official opening of Corrections Week by Director of Prisons Neil Lavis on Monday, 25 April at 8.30 a.m.; prisoners’ work at Camana Bay Farmers & Artisans Market on Wednesday, 27 April from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m; a prison team on Cayman 27’s The Panel discussion show on Thursday 28 April at 7 p.m; a friendly football match – RCIPS v. HMCIPS at the Walking Track, Olympic Way, on Saturday, 30 April at 8.30 a.m.
All are welcome at the events above.
End of March Deadline for Seafarers’/Veterans’ Updates
Seafarers, Veterans and their spouses have until 31 May 2016 to provide their current information to the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development.
The Ministry is in the process of updating its health insurance database and has already distributed the relevant forms.
Any seafarer, veteran or spouse who has yet to receive such a document may provide a postal address to the Ministry so that the form can be mailed to them. Once completed, forms may be dropped off or mailed to the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development, 3rd Floor Government Administration Building, Elgin Avenue, Grand Cayman, PO Box 131, KY1-9000.
This request was initially made in July 2015 and those Seafarers, Veterans and their spouse who have responded to the initial request need not do so again.
Individuals seeking assistance may contact the Ministry at email:
[email protected] or phone: 244-2224.
Failure to respond may result in the discontinuation of health insurance benefits.
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)
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/
COMMUNITY EVENTS (Date Order)
THU APR 28
Intellectual Property Basics: Copyright, Trademarks & Patents
The Chamber of Commerce presents Intellectual Property Basics: Copyright, Trademarks & Patents by Sophie Davies on Thursday (28 Apr) from 9:00 a.m. — 11:00 a.m. at their office in Governors Square. Register online at www.caymanchamber.ky
SME Workshop: Unlock your Retail Potential: Tips & Tricks for your Success
The Chamber of Commerce presents a FREE SME Workshop: Unlock your Retail Potential: Tips & Tricks for your Success by Savage Consulting on Thursday (28 Apr) from 5:30 p.m. — 7:30 p.m. at their office in Governors Square. Register online at www.caymanchamber.ky
FRI APR 29
Cake/Bake Sale
Boatswain Bay Presbyterian Church, Women in the Church will be having a Cake/Bake Sale on Friday (29 Apr) from 10:00am — 2:00pm at Scotia Bank, George Town.
Consumer Protection: Entrenching Consumer Supremacy in Cayman Islands Legislation
The Cayman Islands Law Reform Commission submits for stakeholder and public comment a Discussion Paper entitled “Consumer Protection: Entrenching Consumer Supremacy in Cayman Islands Legislation”. The Paper may be viewed on www.lrc.gov.ky. Submissions should be emailed to [email protected] no later than 29th April.
SAT APR 30
Family Walk and Fellowship
St. George’s Anglican Church host hosting their annual Family Walk and Fellowship on Saturday (30 Apr) at 530pm
70s and 80s Party
The Lions Club of Tropical Gardens presents their 70s and 80s Party at UCCI Auditorium on Saturday (30 Apr) at 8pm.
Child Month Cupcake Wars competition
Young pastry chefs in Cayman Brac are invited to take part in the Child Month Cupcake Wars competition on Saturday 30 April at the Layman Scott High School. Bakers ages 10 — 25 years old are welcomed to participate, at no charge. For more information email [email protected].
Mens breakfast meeting
The Grand Cayman chapter of the Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship International is having its monthly breakfast on Saturday April 30th at 7:30am, at Lola’s (formerly The Upper Crust) restaurant in Camana Bay.
Come out to hear the how God is making a difference in the life of men like you, right here in Cayman.
SUN MAY 1
Cayman Brac New Testament Church of God Crusade
The Cayman Brac New Testament Church of God invites you to a week of crusade Sunday through Sunday (1 — 8 May) at 730pm nightly under the theme The King is coming, are you ready?’
FRI MAY 6
Deadline For Queen’s New Year Honours 2017
Members of the public have until Friday 6 May 2015 to recommend persons who have made outstanding contributions to Caymanian society for Her Majesty the Queen’s New Year Honours 2017. Nomination forms can be found on the UK Government website at www.gov.uk/honours/overview. Completed forms should be returned, under confidential cover, to the Governor’s Office, at Government Administration Building on Elgin Avenue, or to email [email protected]. For any further information please contact the Governor’s Office on 244-2434.
April Events at Camana Bay
Thursday 28 April
7pm
Ortanique
Mother’s Day Portraits
Saturday 30 April
10am-1pm
Mom & Me Cooking Class
Saturday 30 April
May Events at Camana Bay
This is the month to celebrate Mom and we have a number of festivities, including a family portrait session, Mom & Me cooking classes, brunches and Mats & Mimosas – a free morning class that encourages moms and children to stay well together through a relaxing and invigorating yoga session. Runners and walkers, get your gear ready for the 9th Annual Discovery Day 5K on Monday, 16 April. Budding chefs can also get ready to celebrate Food Revolution Day on Saturday, 21 May with a special cooking class.
Mother’s Day Portraits
Saturday 30 April
10am-1pm
Gardenia Court
Mom & Me Cooking Class
Saturday 30 April
12-1pm
Tai Chi
Sunday 1 May
8:30am
The Crescent
Going Down Sticky Toffee Lane
with Chef George Fowler
Wednesday 4 May
6-8pm
Bon Vivant
Mats & Mimosas
Saturday 7 May
8-10am
The Crescent
Mom & Me Cooking Class
Saturday 7 May
12-1pm
Bon Vivant
Mother’s Day Barefoot BBQ Brunch
Sunday 8 May
11am-3pm
KARoo
Mother’s Day Plated Brunch
Sunday 8 May
11:30am-3pm
Lola
Mother’s Day Dim Sum Brunch
Sunday 8 May
11:30am-2:30pm
Mizu Asian Bistro + Bar
Mother’s Day Caribbean Sunday Funday
Sunday 8 May
12-4pm (brunch) and 5:30-9:30pm (dinner)
Ortanique
The Bookends Club
Wednesday 11 May
6:30-7:30pm
Books & Books
9th Annual Discovery Day 5K
Monday 16 May
6:30am
Nexus Way
Floetry
Wednesday 18 May
6:30-7:30pm
Books & Books
Food Revolution Day Kids’ Cooking Class
Saturday 21 May
12-1pm
Gardenia Court
Easy Entertaining Cooking Class
Tuesday 24 May
6-8pm
Bon Vivant
Cuisine of the Sun Dinner
Thursday 26 May
7pm
Ortanique
Vegan Essentials Cooking Class
Tuesday 31 May
6-8pm
Bon Vivant
