Cayman: DEH Bulk Waste Removal Campaign Begins

The Department of Environmental Health (DEH) commenced its annual bulk waste removal activity in the Eastern District on Saturday, 16 November 2019 and will conclude in West Bay on 20 December 2019.

The DEH Bulk waste removal schedule for the Cayman Islands is as follows:

Grand Cayman:

North Side, East End November 16-22

Bodden Town District November 23 – December 6

George Town December 7-13

West Bay December 14-20

Cayman Brac:

East (starting from Public Works) December 4    

West December 6

Southside December 11

General round up December 13

Little Cayman: December 18

Please call the DEH at 949-6696 for additional information about its 2019 Bulk Waste Removal activity. Individuals may also send an email to [email protected], visit the DEH’s website at www.deh.gov.ky.

Cayman: DG’s 5k Shirt Sale Benefits Charities

• If you missed this year’s popular DG’s 5K event there is still a chance to get involved this Friday, 22 November, 2019.
• The pop-up shop will be open from 11am – 2pm only.
• The t-shirts, which have become a collector’s item on the local running scene, will be on sale at the public lobby of the Government Administration Building.
• Tanks of all sizes are still available. T-shirts have limited availability.
• Each shirt costs $10.00 with all proceeds going to benefit the Alex Panton Foundation, the Cayman Islands Crisis Centre and the Special Needs Foundation.

Cayman Islands Public Holidays 2020

All public holidays for 2020, with the exception of the Queen’s Birthday holiday in June, are now confirmed.

·         The Queen’s Birthday holiday is anticipated to be on Monday, 15 June but remains subject to confirmation.

·         Christmas holidays take place around the weekend next year.

Grand Cayman (GIS) – The Deputy Governor’s Office has confirmed public holidays in the Cayman Islands for 2020, with the exception of the Queen’s Birthday.

The United Kingdom traditionally celebrates Her Majesty’s birthday by holding the Trooping of the Colour ceremony on the second Saturday in June. As such the public holiday in the Cayman Islands is likely to be Monday, 15 June 2020.  Confirmation is expected in early 2020.

The 2020 public holidays are:

• New Year’s Day: Wednesday, 1 January;
• National Heroes Day: Monday, 27 January;
• Ash Wednesday: Wednesday, 26 February;
• Good Friday: Friday, 10 April;
• Easter Monday: Monday, 13 April;
• Discovery Day: Monday, 18 May;
• Queen’s Birthday: Monday, 15 June (UNCONFIRMED);
• Constitution Day: Monday, 6 July;
• Remembrance Day: Monday, 9 November;
• Christmas: Friday, 25 December; and
• Boxing Day: Monday, 28 December.

List of Public Holidays for 2019

Referendum Day: Thursday 19 December

Christmas: Wednesday, 25 December; and
Boxing Day: Thursday, 26 December

Cayman: First Assembly of God – The Singing Christmas Tree

Sat & Sun Nov 30 & Dec 1

At The Lion’s Centre 6.00 PM

Cayman Government to Hold Public Meetings on
Cruise Berthing Facility and Cargo Port Project – DATES

Cayman: CDS – Playhouse Family Christmas – tickets on sale!

PLAYHOUSE FAMILY CHRISTMAS TICKETS ON SALE!

Click here now to get your tickets for everyone’s favourite Christmas show!

The Cayman Drama Society is pleased to bring another favourite Cayman tradition this Christmas:  A Playhouse Family Christmas!

Join Grizz and Frizz as they head out on another adventure with all their friends and your favourite characters!  Fun for the entire family and not to be missed!

• Adults for CI$15.00
• Children 12 and under for CI$10.00

This is a family friendly show, and the running time is approx 1hour15mins.

OTHER COMMUNITY EVENTS (In Date Order)

SAT NOV 23

Cruise port project meeting

Government is hosting a meeting on the cruise port project on Saturday (23 Nov) at Savannah Primary School Hall at 7pm.

SAT – FRI NOV 23 – DEC 6

Bulk Waste Clean Up for Bodden Town

Bulk Waste Clean Up for Bodden Town district is November 23rd thru December 6th.

SUN NOV 24

One Dog at a Time art class

One Dog at a Time is hosting a wooden pet sign art class from 11am to 1pm at 3 Girls and Kiln on November 24th.

Rugby Sevens 5K

The Rugby Sevens 5K is Sunday (24 Nov).  Log on to caymanactive.com to register.

Universal Children’s Day 5K

The Universal Children’s Day 5K is Sunday (24 Nov) Log on to caymanactive.com to register.

TUE NOV 26

Cruise port project meeting

Government is hosting a meeting on the cruise port project on Tuesday (26 Nov) at Bodden Town Civic Centre at 7pm.

Effective Problem Solving

The Chamber of Commerce is hosting a training workshop on Effective Problem Solving on Tuesday (26 Nov) at 9am. For more information email [email protected].

WED NOV 27

One Dog at a Time Game of Thrones Quiz Night

One Dog at a Time is hosting a Game of Thrones Quiz Night at Mojo in Bayshore Mall at 7pm on November 27th.

Layman E. Scott Senior High School Spelling Bee Finals

The Layman E. Scott Senior High School Spelling Bee Finals are Wednesday (27 Nov).

THU NOV 28

Community Thatch Plaiting Class

The Community Thatch Plaiting Class is Thursday (28 Nov) at 7pm at Heritage House.

FRI NOV 29

Gimistory in Cayman Brac

Gimistory heads to Cayman Brac’s Agricultural Show Grounds on Friday (29 Nov).

SAT NOV 30

One Dog at a Time Plant Sale

One Dog at a Time is hosting a plant sale on Saturday (30 Nov) at the Cayman Prep and High School Christmas Fair from 830am to 1030.

Turkey Trot 5K and 10K

The Turkey Trot 5K and 10K is Saturday (31 Nov).  Log on to caymanactive.com to register.

Brac Breeze 5K

The Brac Breeze 5K is Saturday (30 Nov). Log on to caymanactive.com to register.

Lions Club of Cayman Brac Variety Show

The Lions Club of Cayman Brac present their annual variety show on November 30th. For more information, email [email protected].

Christmas at the Captain’s Retreat

Christmas at the Captain’s Retreat is Saturday (30 Nov) at 6pm.

SUN DEC 1

Northward Road Park Annual Christmas Tree Lighting

The Northward Road Park Annual Christmas Tree Lighting is scheduled for Sunday December 1st at 5:30 pm at the Northward Road Park.

MON DEC 2

Rotary Club of Cayman Brac Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

The Rotary Club of Cayman Brac Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony is Monday (2 Dec) from 6 to 10pm at the District Administration Building.

TUE DEC 3

Situational Leadership

The Chamber of Commerce is hosting a training workshop on Situational Leadership on Tuesday (3 Dec) at 9am. For more information email [email protected].

Cruise port project meeting

Government is hosting a meeting on the cruise port project on Tuesday (3 Dec) at the East End Civic Center at 7pm.

THU DEC 5

Time Management and Productivity

The Chamber of Commerce is hosting a training workshop on Time Management and Productivity on Thursday (5 Dec) at 9am. For more information email [email protected].

Cruise port project meeting

Government is hosting a meeting on the cruise port project on Thursday (5 Dec) at the North Side Civic Centre at 7pm.

Little Cayman Vehicle Licensing Visit

The Little Cayman Vehicle Licensing Visit is Thursday (5 Dec) from 9am to 230pm at the district office.

FRI DEC 6

Closing that Sales Deal

The Chamber of Commerce is hosting a training workshop on Closing that Sales Deal on Friday (6 Dec) at 9am. For more information email [email protected].

SAT – FRI DEC 7 – 13

Bulk Waste Clean Up for George Town

Bulk Waste Clean Up for George Town is December 7 through 13th.

SAT DEC 14

Dancing for a Cause

Miss Jackie’s School of Dance presents Dancing for a Cause, an evening of dance to support, Father  Ho Lung “Missionaries of the Poor” on December 14^th, 2019 at 3pm and 7 pm.  Email[email protected] for more information.

SAT – FRI DEC 14 – 20

Bulk Waste Clean Up for West Bay

Bulk Waste Clean Up for West Bay is December 14th through the 20th.