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Cayman football coach jailed 4 years & 8 months for juvenile sex crime
A well liked Cayman football coach who was recently convicted of defilement after having a sexual relationship with a teenage girl was sentenced to four years and eight months in jail last Tuesday (2) by Justice Charles Quin.
Full story will be in iNews Cayman tomorrow.
As a result of the case Cayman Islands Sports Director Collin Anglin says coaches in Cayman may soon have to go through sensitivity training.
Speaking on CITN/Cayman27 Anglin said coaches should receive training on what is appropriate behaviour and that it should be mandatory, especially for clubs and associations receiving government funding.
Cell phones to be banned in Cayman’s public schools
Education Minister Tara Rivers made the announcement that the use of cellphones will be completely banned in public schools from September in a bid to stamp out cyber bullying.
Rivers was speaking on the governments Budget proposals in the Legislative Assembly last Monday (2).
She said many schools in Cayman already have banned cell phones and the clampdown on bullying and bad behavior would also apply to teaching staff with a new complaints policy to be introduced.
Schools would not tolerate assaults on teachers and would bring in the police when necessary and bullying from students on teachers would also not be tolerated.
Environmental Oversight Committee appointed for Cayman Brac
An Environmental Oversight Committee has been appointed by the Cayman Islands government for Cayman Brac.
The Committee comprises:
District Administration Chief Officer Stran Bodden, Deputy District Commissioner Mark Tibbetts, the Directors of Planning and Environment respectively, along with Burnard Tibbetts, Cornel Burke and Kenny Ryan. Audley Scott and Yvonne Walton have also been appointed as interim members to form a quorum without conflict of interest.
The first item on their agenda is the proposal for a marina at Salt Water Pond, This application is just one of three proposals for marinas on the Brac. The committee and the control board will be involved in defining the terms of reference for the Environmental Impact Assessment that must be undertaken before the project can be considered.
IDB presents “FLOW: Economies of the Look and Creativity in Contemporary Art from the Caribbean”
This exhibit explores the aesthetic diversity of the Caribbean as reflected in the work of its contemporary artists
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) presents the exhibition “FLOW: Economies of the Look and Creativity in Contemporary Art from the Caribbean.” This exhibit will be open to the public from June 9 to August 29, 2014 at the IDB Cultural Center Art Gallery in Washington, DC.
The exhibition displays works by 27 artists from various countries including Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Panama, Puerto Rico, Trinidad and Tobago and Suriname represented in the IDB’s Art Collection as well as art loaned to the exhibition by private collectors, art galleries, and from the artists themselves. The exhibit was curated by art historians Elvis Fuentes (former curator of Museo del Barrio in New York) and Meyken Barreto. The exhibition explores the way in which creative popular expressions, often dismissed as minor arts, are employed by Caribbean artists to critically comment on today’s image-driven cultures.
For the curators, the term “FLOW” highlights one of the most important trends in the Caribbean’s contemporary visual culture: the appropriation of elements of popular culture in relation to the economies of “the look,” which foster concepts of embellishment and image-making throughout the region and its diaspora.
Changes in the global economy have significantly impacted the Caribbean in recent years, and Caribbean artists have been affected by these dramatic economic and social trends. FLOW offers a visual review of the dynamic stages of the creative economy (popularly known as the “Orange Economy”) — in terms of entertainment, fashion, beauty pageants, body modifications and cosmetic surgery, as well as in related industries, such as professional sports and music. The Caribbean’s aesthetic diversity is reflected in the works of the region’s most outstanding contemporary artists, many of which are presented in this unique exhibition.
Cayman will give a good showing at 2015 Caribbean Basketball Confederation Men’s Championship says Tech Director
Victor “Voot” O’Garro, Cayman Islands Basketball Technical Director, says he believes Cayman can compete at the 2015 Caribbean Basketball Confederation Men’s Championship (CBC) against the best teams in the Caribbean and give a “good showing”.
O’Garro was speaking at press conference previewing the Cayman Islands Basketball Association Digicel Division 1 finals,
The last time Cayman competed at the CBC was in 2011 and lost all four of its matches.
Sickle Cell Support Group Meeting in Cayman
World Sickle Cell Awareness Day is celebrated on 19 June each year. The theme is “Educate and Unite”. In recognition of this, physicians will be on hand to discuss various aspects of sickle cell disorder at the next Sickle Cell Support Group meeting planned for Tuesday, 10 June 2014 at 7:30 p.m. at the C. I. HSA Public Health Waiting Room.
For further information, please contact Genetics Coordinator at phone 244-2630. All are invited to attend.
Cayman attorney and former chair of drug council cleared in drug case
Cayman attorney Patrick Schmid after eight years has finally been cleared of drug smuggling.
Schmid was originally charged with importing cocaine after a small, empty, plastic packet in his bag was found to contain only 0.0085 of a gram of cocaine when he entered Cayman at Owen Roberts airport in July 2006, The amount was so small it was almost impossible to measure using normal instruments.
Even so, Magistrate Grace Donalds in Summary Court found Schmid guilty of importing the trace element of cocaine and 0.134 of a gram of methamphetamine in a pill bottle, in April 2007. The lawyer was fined $700.
On Appeal former Grand Court Judge, Priya Levers found the conviction unsafe and ordered a re-trial.
The retrial was scheduled for 2011 but Schmid did not answer bail.
He voluntarily returned earlier this year and appeared in court this week.
Judge Alex Henderson on Tuesday (3) said the quantity involved was too small to support a case and directed a jury to return a not guilty verdict.
Schmid was a former chairman of the National Drug Council and Cayman Against Substance Abuse and always denied knowledge of any controlled drug.
Canada honours the ‘Thrillers’
By Cecelia Campbell-Livingston From Jamaica Observer
The Grace Thrillers will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award at the second Canadian Caribbean Gospel Music Awards, slated for the Mount Zion Apostolic Church in Toronto on June 14.
According to Howard Mahoney, event conceptualiser, the influential group deserves the honour.
“The Grace Thrillers are the forerunners for Caribbean gospel music. Most Caribbean gospel artistes have patterned themselves off their work.
The Grace Thrillers have been more than a group but an institution,” Mahoney told the Jamaica Observer.
Noel Willis formed The ‘Thrillers’ in 1971. They hit their stride during the 1980s when their songs such as Living Waters (Jesus Jesus) and Can’t Even Walk won them a large secular following.
At different stages, members included Shirley Willis, George Banton, Leroy Smith and Sandra Brooks.
The Canada Caribbean Gospel Music Awards will recognise performers in a number of categories including Best Album, Best Song, Best Male and Female Artiste, Best Group, Best Choir and International Artiste of the Year.
“We are using the theme RAP, which is Recognizing, Appreciating and Promoting Canadian Caribbean Gospel Artistes. We believe that in Canada there are dozens of Caribbean gospel artistes that haven’t gotten the opportunity to be recognised on an international basis, so we will be showcasing at least 20 Canadian Caribbean gospel artistes,” said Mahoney.
For more: http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/entertainment/Canada-honours-the–Thrillers–_16795329
Vacation Bible School 2014 at Cayman Islands First Baptist GC
Vacation Bible School 2014
WHEN: July 1, 2014 @ 5:45 pm – 8:15 pm Repeats
WHERE: First Baptist Church
920 Crewe Road
George Town
Cayman Islands
COST: Free
CONTACT:
Paul Reynolds
345-949-0692 ext 3624
Air France and Winair expand commercial partnership
From Aviation Tribune
Following the Interline agreement signed in 2003, Air France and Winair will be implementing a commercial code-share agreement between Sint Maarten / Saint Martin and several Caribbean islands as of 16 June 2014.
Air France is therefore expanding its offer of services in the region, with flights via Saint Martin to Saint Barthelemy, Tortola, Saba, St. Eustatius, St. Kitts and Nevis.
Customers travelling from Europe can access six destinations served by Winair, operated in Twin- Otters of 19 seats and departing from Sint Maarten / Saint Martin. With a single ticket, Winair and Air France customers can now check in their baggage at their departure city directly to their final destination.
Flying Blue members can earn Miles on both airlines’ flights and Air France Business customers connecting on codeshare flights with Winair can access the lounge at the St. Maarten Princess Juliana International Airport.
“The extension of this partnership offers our customers new travel opportunities in the Caribbean. This agreement confirms our commitment to expand our offer of services and strengthen our presence in the region”, declared Christian Oberlé, VP Commercial for Caribbean, Indian Ocean and Latin America at Air France KLM.
Winair also welcomes our expanded partnership with Air France, a truly global airline. Our code-share agreement now affords our mutual customers seamless transit and connections via the St. Maarten hub of Princess Juliana International Airport declared Michael D. Cleaver, President and CEO of Winair.
Cayman government spends $2M on sports infrastructure upgrades
Cayman Islands Sports Minister, Osbourne Bodden, speaking in the Legislative Assembly last Monday (2) revealed the government has spent at least $2 million over the past year on sports infrastructure upgrades and said the spending will continue.
In the last year Government spent over $280,000 for upgrades to host a pair of CONCACAF tournaments, spent over half-million dollars for renovations at the Cayman Brac Sports Field and $1.4 million for renovations to Ed Bush stadium.
Bodden said he hoped the private sector and CONCACAF and FIFA will continue to support Cayman’s youth and spend their own money too.
Caribbean tourism officials invited to Madrid, Spain
From RJNews
Fourteen Caribbean Tourism Ministers and their senior technocrats have been invited by the Government of Spain to participate in a one-week seminar in that country’s capital, Madrid.
The invitation was made public by Spanish Ambassador to Jamaica, Celsa Nuño, last Friday, during the commissioning ceremony for a US$3.5 million 1600 kilowatt solar energy plant at Grand Palladium Hotel in Hanover
She said the seminar will expose participants to, among other things, the importance of renewable energy in sustaining and advancing the tourism sector.
Ambassador Nuño said the seminar’s participants will also be exposed practices undertaken by Spain which enabled that country to become the third most popular tourism destination in the world, averaging over 60 million visitors annually. According to her, some of these practices can be applied within the Caribbean.
Phillip Paulwell, Jamaica’s Minister of Science, Technology, Energy, and Mining, who also attended the commissioning ceremony, conveyed gratitude on behalf of the targeted beneficiaries. He said Spain’s gesture came against the background of the cordial relationship Caribbean states share with that country.
For more: http://rjrnewsonline.com/local/caribbean-tourism-officials-invited-to-madrid-spain
CIBC FirstCaribbean launches first private wealth management office in Cayman
CIBC FirstCaribbean has officially launched its Private Wealth Management Cayman office. The Cayman office is the first of what will eventually be six such offices throughout the region.
Cayman will be the regional base for this particular area of CIBC FirstCaribbean’s business, according to Mark McIntyre, managing director and country head for CIBC FirstCaribbean (Cayman).
The private wealth management team provides customized solutions in five key areas including investment planning and asset management, credit planning and management, wealth protection and structuring, cash management and business planning.
CIBC Bank and Trust Company (Cayman) Ltd. has offered private wealth management services for many years. The business in Cayman was led by CEO Ben Gillooly, who recently retired but has stayed on as chairman. Dan Wright will take on dual roles of managing director of CIBC Bank & Trust (Cayman) Ltd. and managing director of CIBC FirstCaribbean Private Wealth Management.
CIBC FirstCaribbean will eventually operate private wealth management offices in The Bahamas, Barbados, Jamaica, Trinidad & Tobago and Curacao,
The secret to Norwegian’s success: fewer cruise ships, publication reports
By Jed Lipinski, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune
Norwegian Cruise Lines operates just 13 cruise ships, a fraction of the more than 100 vessels in Carnival’s fleet. But as a story in the latest issue of Bloomberg Businessweek points out, working with fewer ships allows Norwegian to generate more revenue per passenger than either Carnival or Royal Caribbean, the biggest cruise lines in the industry.
In 2013, Norwegian carried 1.6 million passengers, who spent an average of $184 per cruise–$5 more than Royal Caribbean and around $16 more than Carnival, Businessweek reports. To fill all their ships with cruisers willing to buy the drinks, food and onshore excursions that keep cruise ship revenues afloat, the bigger cruise lines are forced to cut on-board prices, while Norwegian can afford to keep those prices steady, the article says.
“That’s why we have 22 quarters of (earnings) growth,” Kevin Sheehan, president and CEO of Norwegian, told Businessweek. The company’s current return on capital is 7 percent, Sheehan added, though he hopes to raise it to 14 percent by acquiring newer, larger ships within the next few years.
For more: http://www.nola.com/business/index.ssf/2014/06/the_secret_to_norwegians_succe.html
Special Needs Foundation Cayman: Susie Bodden
Susie Bodden (formerly Bayles) is a Chartered Educational Psychologist with over 18 years experience in the United Kingdom and Cayman. She has a Bachelor of Science Degree with Honours in Psychology, a Master of Philosophy Degree in Forensic Psychology, a Postgraduate Degree in Teaching and a Master of Science Degree in Educational Psychology. Susie is a Chartered Member of the British Psychological Society and has served on the Committee of the Division of Educational and Child Psychology. In addition, Susie has taught psychology to mature students and has taught in primary schools in the United Kingdom.
Susie moved to the Cayman Islands in August 2006 to take up employment with the Ministry of Education as an Educational Psychologist. As an Early Years Specialist, she has spent a considerable amount of time working with the Early Intervention Programme as well as working at the George Hicks High School and many of the primary schools. Susie started her own business in 2012. Susie has been a Director of Rotary Central for the last five years and is a 2012 Graduate of the Leadership Cayman programme.
As Executive Leader of the Special Needs Foundation of Cayman, Susie is committed to working towards the vision outlined in the Strategic Plan of 2013. She understands the importance of supporting parents on a practical level with good communication via Facebook and our new Website as well as holding regular supportive meetings and planning social events. Susie also understands, however, that in order to help families on a larger scale it is important to seek out and achieve sponsorship from major donors both locally and internationally.
Caribbean Premier League T20 to be seen in the UK and Ireland
From ZIZ online
Basseterre, St. Kitts (CUOPM) – Cricket fans in the United Kingdom and Ireland will be able to catch up on the latest Caribbean Premier League T20 action on BT Sport.
According to media reports, cricket fans will be able to tune in to BT Sport for all the action at the 2014 Caribbean Premier League T20 tournament, after the channel secured exclusive TV rights for the event in the UK and Ireland.
Former England off-spinner and Ashes winner Graeme Swann are set to form part of the commentary team for the event, which is considered one of the most exciting T20 tournaments in the world.
Fans of the sport will be able to stay up to date with the latest goings on at the sporting event, where they can watch fellow ex-England international Kevin Pietersen play for the St. Lucia Zouks, as well as Kieron Pollard, Dwayne Bravo and Chris Gayle, who will also compete.
Live coverage on BT Sport 2 will commence on 11 July at 19:00 BST, where the opening clash between Amazon Warriors and Hawksbills in Grenada will be shown.
The tournament sees six teams from eight Caribbean countries go head-to-head in eight venues across Jamaica, St. Lucia, St. Kitts, Trinidad, Guyana, Barbados, Antigua and Grenada.
Grant Best, Senior Executive Channel Producer at BT Sport, said: “We are delighted to continue enhancing and expanding our multi-sport line-up by bringing fans not only one of the most exciting cricket tournaments globally, but also the eagerly awaited return to the crease of Kevin Pietersen.”
For more: http://zizonline.com/caribbean-premier-league-t20-to-be-seen-in-the-uk-and-ireland/
Grassroots Football Programme in Cayman pleased with attendance and standards of play
Officials and organisers of the Grassroots Football Programme said they were pleased with the attendance and standard of improvement shown by the players this season as it draws to a close. The Cayman Islands Football Association initiative includes eight programmes, reaching all districts with thirty-two coaches and six supervisors. During the 17 month duration of the programme, over 500 children registered and the average monthly attendance was 75 percent. The season ended with a vibrant festival on Saturday with almost 300 children in attendance, producing a showcase of talent, energy and skill.
Grassroots Project Manager Darrel Rankine said, “To maintain the interest of the players and parents and to see how keen they were even at the final festival is testament to the quality of the coaches and fun elements of the programme. The festival is an opportunity for all the boys and girls in the programme to come together in one setting with all the coaches. It was a great finale, despite the heat, it was obvious the kids enjoyed the play and each other.”
The programme restarts in September.
Widmer and Wight win titles at Cayman Islands Amateur Golf Championships.
Samantha Widmer won the women’s title and Michael Wight claimed the men’s title at the 22nd Cayman Islands Amateur Golf Championships held last weekend.
The event is a qualifier for the upcoming Caribbean Amateur Golf Championships.
22nd AMATEUR GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS
MEN
Michael Wight 140 (2 under par)
Brian Ross 147
Payton Wight 148
Joel Dodson 150
Philip Wight 153
Andrew Jarvis 155
LADIES
Samantha Widmer 148
Emily Ribbins 151
Isabel Lawson 160
SENIORS
Tracey Moore 150
Mick Whitworth 158
SUPER SENIORS
Andy Newton 170
Richard Jones 173
Men’s handicap
Braden Howe
Ladies handicap
Emma Woodhouse
