Proposed meeting of all Cayman Islands Pastors

The Cayman Ministers’ Association is respectfully requesting ALL Cayman Islands pastors – Cayman Ministers’ Association, Seventh Day Adventist and all others – to meet in the Agape Family Worship Centre sanctuary on Wednesday the 18th May at 10 a.m. for a briefing and your input on serious issues.

CMA Executive

Cleveland’s kidnapping survivor – Ritz Carlton, Grand Cayman

Cayman Islands Crisis Centre fundraiser

Cayman Islands links to Panama Papers minor

Cayman Islands Young At Arts® Auditions

Aspiring actors, dancers and musicians are invited to audition for Young At Arts® (YAA) Summer Theatre Arts Intensive which is produced annually by the Cayman National Cultural Foundation and supported by Butterfield.

Auditions will take place on Saturday 28 May 2016, starting at 10 a.m. at the Harquail Theatre. Booking an audition time is essential as spaces are limited.

Performers ages 14 – 22 must prepare a memorised monologue, one to three minutes in length, as well as a dance, or song, or piece of music that will be played on an instrument. In addition, performers must be prepared to take direction on stage when asked by adjudicators.

Call backs will take place if required. Students will be advised within one week of auditioning if they have been selected.

CNCF will offer a total of three scholarships for exceptional performers who are in need of financial assistance.

The YAA Intensive will begin 5 July and end with a weekend of shows 5 – 7 August. For more on the programme or to book an audition, send an email to [email protected] or call 949-5477. Additional information can be found on artscayman.org/young-at-arts.

ILO to publish World Employment and Social Outlook 2016

GENEVA – The International Labour Organization (ILO) is to launch its flagship report, World Employment and Social Outlook 2016, on Wednesday, 18 May at 20:00 GMT.

This year’s edition looks at poverty reduction and how it has been influenced by income inequality and the availability of quality jobs in developing and developed countries.

The report provides an estimate of the cost to eradicate extreme and moderate poverty globally. It also offers policy recommendations to address the structural challenges needed to provide both quality jobs and poverty reduction.

Cayman Invitational this Weekend: Parking Restrictions for Friday, 13 May – Saturday, 14 May

Parking will be restricted along the following roadways in order to ensure emergency vehicle unrestricted access if needed. The following roads in George Town will have restricted parking commencing on Friday afternoon, 13 May 2016 until 9PM on Saturday, 14 May 2016 (the day of the event):

• Academy Way (No Parking)

• Hinds Way (No Parking)

• Aspiration Drive (Parking on north side only)

• Fairbanks Road (Parking on south side only)

Police will be enforcing these parking restrictions with zero tolerance, given the need for emergency access. Any vehicle illegally parked will be ticketed or otherwise dealt with according to law.

End of May 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)

COMMUNITY EVENTS (Date Order)

FRI MAY 13

All Nations United Pentecostal Church Week of Service

The All Nations United Pentecostal Church is hosting one week of services on Sunday (8 May) at 11am and 7pm as well as Monday — Friday (9 — 13 May) at 730pm nightly.

Be Informed ESO Business Survey Workshop

The Chamber of Commerce presents a free BE INFORMED ESO Business Survey Workshop on Friday (13 May) from 9:30 am — 11:30 am at their office in Governors Square. Register online at www.caymanchamber.ky

CAACI Closure

The Civil Aviation Authority will be closed on Friday.

SAT MAY 14

Cayman Invitational Road Closures

In light of the Cayman Invitational, the RCIPS says parking will be restricted along the following roadways in order to ensure emergency vehicle unrestricted access if needed. The following roads in George Town will have restricted parking from Friday afternoon through 9pm on Saturday.
* Academy Way – No Parking
* Hinds Way – No Parking
* Aspiration Drive – Parking on north side only
* Fairbanks Road – Parking on south side only
Any vehicle illegally parked will be ticketed or otherwise dealt with according to law.

Braccanal Road Closures
14 May , 2016
There will be several road closures from 230pm on Saturday for the Braccanal Carnival Parade:
* Intersection of Gerrard Smith Avenue and Bert Marson Drive to Crawford Drive via Channel Road
* South Side West from the Public Beach to Bert Marson Drive and Gerrard Smith Avenue.
* No east bound vehicular traffic from junction of Gerrard Smith Avenue and Bert Marson Drive.
* Motorists east of Public Beach will use Ashton Reid Drive.

Tiny Tots Open house

Tiny Tots is having its Annual Open house on Saturday (14 May) from 10am until 2pm. The theme for the event is “A Day on the Farm” and activities will include face painting, rides on the horses, games and other craft activities. Food & refreshments will also be available.

Cayman Invitational

The Cayman Invitational is Saturday (14 May) at 4pm at the Truman Bodden Sports Complex.

Flow 800M Sea Swim

The Flow 800M Sea Swim is Saturday (14 May) at Governor’s Beach. Log on to caymanactive.com to register.

Child Month Little Cayman Family Fun Day

As part of Child Month, you’re invited to a Family Fun Day at Blossom Village Park in Little Cayman from 10am until 4pm on Saturday (14 May)

SUN MAY 15

Way of the Cross Gospel Series

The Creek Seventh-day Adventist church on Cayman Brac invites you to the “Way of the Cross Gospel Series” which runs May 15th to June 4th. Services are held at 7:15 nightly and at 9:15am on Sabbaths.

DEW Cycling Classics Circuit Race 1

The DEW Cycling Classics Circuit Race 1 is Sunday (15 May) at 7am. This week’s circuit will be road race at Batabano. Log on to caymanactive.com to register.

Child Month Little Cayman Church Service

As part of Child Month, you’re invited to a Church Service and Lunch at the Little Cayman Baptist Church from 11am until 2pm on Sunday (15 May)

2nd Annual Pines 5K Walk/Run

The 2nd Annual Pines 5K Walk/Run is Sunday (15 May) with walkers starting at 630am and Runners at 7 at the Holiday-Inn. Registration is $15 and you can register online at caymanactive.com.

Boat Trip

The Elmslie Fundraiser Committee presents a boat trip on Saturday (14 May) at 630pm leaving Don Foster’s Dock in Snug Harbor. Contact the church information.

Family Fun BINGO Night

The Edna Moyle Primary PTA who will be hosting its first Family Fun BINGO Night on Saturday (14 May) at 6pm in the Craddock Ebanks Civic Centre.

Caymanians Against Economic Injustice Job Fair
14 May , 2016

Caymanians Against Economic Injustice will be having a job fair on Saturday (14 May) at the Town Hall in George Town from 1 to 5pm.

MON MAY 16

Ignite Youth Congress

The All Nations UPC Youth Department presents Ignite Youth Congress on Monday (16 May) from 9am until 4pm

Football and Family Fun Day

RCIPS Welfare presents a Football and Family Fun Day on Monday (16 May) at the Field of Excellence on Poindexter Road with matches starting at 10am.

Discovery Day Jam family Fun Day

You’re invited to a Discovery Day Jam family Fun Day on Monday (16 May) at the Black Pearl Skate Park at Grand Harbor from 3 — 7pm.

9th Annual Discovery Day 5K

The 9th Annual Discovery Day 5K is Monday (16 May) at 630pm at Nexus Way.

Family Fun Day

The George Town Adventist Church Community Services Department presents Family Fun Day –touching lives through Christian Services. It’s a Big Fish Fry Fundraiser in aid of the Children Back to School Assistance Fund on Discovery Day (16 May) from 9 am until 3pm at the George Town SDA Church Parking lot.

Cayman Islands Skateboard Assoc to promote family interaction

On May 16, Discovery Day, Calvary Chapel and Mountain Dew are partnering with the CI Skateboard Association to promote family interaction. It’s during these times that many children become involved in crime or anti-social behavior.

TUE MAY 17

Superior Business Writing

The Chamber of Commerce presents Superior Business Writing by Catherine Tyson on Tuesday (17 May) from 9:00 a.m. — 4:30 p.m. at their office in Governors Square. Register online at www.caymanchamber.ky

Child Month Child Protection Presentation

As part of Child Month, there will be a child protection presentation for preschool owners at the South Sound Community Center at 630pm on Tuesday (17 May)

WED MAY 18

Proposed meeting of all Cayman Islands Pastors

The Cayman Ministers’ Association is respectfully requesting ALL Cayman Islands pastors – Cayman Ministers’ Association, Seventh Day Adventist and all others – to meet in the Agape Family Worship Centre sanctuary on Wednesday the 18th May at 10 a.m. for a briefing and your input on serious issues.

CMA Executive

Sunrise Spring Concert

The Sunrise Adult Training Centre invites the public to its annual Spring Concert at the Harquail Theatre on Wednesday (18 May) at 7pm. Come and experience the Sunrise Centre’s version of the Broadway musical Mamma Mia!

Cayman Islands: Conservation Council Meeting 18 May 2016

The National Conservation Council will hold a general meeting on Wednesday May 18th, 2016, from 2pm to 5pm in the ground floor meeting room (1038) of the Government Administration Building (Grand Cayman). This meeting is open to observers from the public. The Agenda of the meeting will be available at the DoE website (www.DoE.ky<http://www.DoE.ky>).

Floetry

Floetry is Wednesday (18 May) at 630pm at Books & Books.

THU MAY 19

Child Month Snuggle and Read

As part of Child Month, you’re invited to Snuggle and Read at Cayman Academy from 6 — 8pm on Thursday (19 May)

FRI MAY 20

SharKY poster competition

The Department of Environment and Marine Conservation International invite primary and high school students to participate in our SharKY poster competition as part of the SharKY Fest to help raise awareness about Cayman’s sharks and the shark conservation law. To enter, students should create a poster on the importance of sharks to our coasts and reefs. Submit posters by mail or in person to Dept. of Environment by 4PM on Friday (20 May.) Log on to doe.ky for more information.

SAT MAY 21

Gospel Explosion

Eastern Apostolic Church presents Gospel Explosion on Saturday (21 May) at 7pm at Mary Miller Hall. Food will be on sale.

Rotaract Blue Fred Speirs VG 5K

The Rotaract Blue Fred Speirs VG 5K is Saturday (21 May). Log on to caymanactive.com to register.

Rugby Big Game 6: Cayman Vs. Bahamas

You’re invited to watch Rugby Big Game 6: Cayman Vs. Bahamas on Saturday (21 May). Log on to caymanrubgy.com for more.

Child Month Prayer Breakfast and Brac Family Day

As part of Child Month, you’re invited to a Circle of Love Prayer Breakfast at the Mariott Hotel on Saturday (21 May) from 830am. This will be followed by a Family Fun Day at South Side public beach in Cayman Brac from 10am until 2.

SUN MAY 22

Marriage and Family Enrichment Series

The West Bay Church of Christ presents its annual Marriage and Family Enrichment Series under the theme Fireproof my Marriage. The event is Sunday — Friday (22 — 27 May) at 10am, 11am and 7pm on Sunday and weekdays at 7 o’clock.

DEW Cycling Classics 19/38 and 57 Mile Road Race

The DEW Cycling Classics 19/38 and 57 Mile Road Race is Sunday (22 May) at 7am at Clifton Hunter. Log on to caymanactive.com to register.

Sneakers and Tiaras 5K Fun Run

The Sneakers and Tiaras 5K Fun Run is Sunday (22 May) at 6am at Holiday Inn. Log on to caymanactive.com to register.

THU MAY 26

Inspired Lifestyles with Donna – Summer Programmes

See us at the upcoming HR Conference at the Ritz Carlton, May 26th.

FRI 27 MAY

Cleveland’s kidnapping survivor – Ritz Carlton, Grand Cayman

Cayman Islands Crisis Centre fundraiser

FRI MAY 27 & SAT MAY 28

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

THU JUNE 9

Book Launch By J. Lemuel Hurlston