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Cayman’s Hyman to run in Poland
Kemar Hyman will be representing the Cayman Islands in the men’s 60 metre sprint at the 15th International Association of Athletics Federation World Indoor Championships in Sopot, Poland, March 7 to 10.
The first of the 60m event is on Friday, March 7, at 6:35 p.m. Poland time (10:35 a.m. Cayman time). The semifinals are on Saturday, March 8, at 6:30 p.m. (10:30 a.m. Cayman time) and the finals the same at 9 p.m. (1 p.m. Cayman time).
Kemar Hyman is the Cayman Islands’ fastest athlete.
Cayfest announces winners of CNCF awards
Last Thursday (27 Feb) the 20th National Arts and Culture Awards, were held at Papagallos restaurant, and many winners for culture and the arts were announced.
This was the first event of Cayfest organised by the Cayman National Cultural Foundation.
Alva Murrell Donovan Bodden, a 76-year-old cultural pioneer, was nominated for a gold Heritage Cross Award in respect to his work in the Sister Islands and seven people received Star of Creativity awards, including Sue Horrocks, who won a gold award for her work directing the Cayman National Choir since 1998 and later the Cayman National orchestra that she started.
Microsoft donates $10M software to World Vision
By Carmen Gutierrez From Gaining Green (http://www.gaininggreen.com/traders-alert)
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) has donated over $10 million in software to World Vision Latin America and the Caribbean, which will improve how the organization works to benefit the quality of life of 2,114,987 million people living in 10,000 communities, in 14 countries where World Vision is present in Latin America and the Caribbean. Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) stock opened at $37.98 in last session, and closed at $38.31, while the day range of stock is $37.82 – $38.46. The stock showed a positive weekly performance of 0.87%.
Home Depot promotes Menear to President
By Carmen Gutierrez From Gaining Green (http://www.gaininggreen.com/traders-alert)
Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD)’s promotion of Craig Menear to president of its U.S. retail division is part of a succession plan for Chief Executive Officer Frank Blake, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE:HD) stock opened the session at $81.89, and closed the session at $82.03. The 52 week range of the stock remained $67.86 -$83.10 and the day range was $81.39 – $83.10.
Yorkey Optical International (Cayman) Ltd. : DATE OF BOARD
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited and The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited take no responsibility for the contents of this document, make no representation as to its accuracy or completeness and expressly disclaim any liability whatsoever for any loss howsoever arising from or in reliance upon the whole or any part of the contents of
YORKEY OPTICAL INTERNATIONAL (CAYMAN) LTD.
(Incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability)
(Stock code: 2788)
DATE OF BOARD MEETING
The board of directors (the “Board”) of Yorkey Optical International (Cayman) Ltd. (the “Company”) hereby announces that a meeting of the Board will be held on 17 March 2014, Monday for the purpose of, among other matters, considering and, if thought fit, approving the final results of the Company and its subsidiaries for the year ended 31 December 2013 and the payment of a final dividend, if any.
Hong Kong, 3 March 2014
By order of the Board
YORKEY OPTICAL INTERNATIONAL (CAYMAN) LTD. Nagai Michio
Executive Director and CEO
As at the date of this announcement, the Board comprises two executive Directors, namely, Mr. Lai I-Jen and Mr. Nagai Michio, two non-executive Directors, namely, Mr. Liao Kuo-Ming and Ms. Wu Shu-Ping, and three independent non-executive Directors, namely, Mr. Chiang Hsiang-Tsai, Mr. Chou Chih-Ming and Mr. Wang Yi-Chi.
Pirates strike in the Mediterranean – yacht still missing
From Sail World
Just because you don’t sail in Somali or Nigerian waters, don’t think you are safe from pirates. Just last month, armed pirates attacked a 17m motor-sailer yacht in gentle Corsica, hijacking it and setting the owners and crew adrift in their life boat.
While the southern part of Caribbean waters is known to be a security area, an open piracy attack in the well-sailed waters of the Med comes as something of a shock to those who have had marvellous Mediterranean sailing holidays.
The French police were reportedly hunting for the four armed and masked pirates.
According to Europe Radio 1, no one was hurt, but the pirates snuck up on the yacht, named Armageddon, in a motor boat, Europe. The yacht had been sailing near the Îlots des Moines, north of Bonifacio, when they were taken hostage.
After holding the terrified trio captive for three hours in a cabin, the pirates loaded then them into one of the yacht’s life boats and set them adrift in the Mediterranean Sea. They eventually washed ashore near the tiny village of Campomoro, which is north of where they were attacked, at around midnight.
Authorities affirmed that this type of attack was rare, but it will no doubt leave a few boat owners concerned about sailing in an area that is so popular with cruising sailors.
For more: http://www.sail-world.com/USA/Pirates-strike-in-the-Mediterranean—yacht-still-missing/119766
Cayman’s Rum Point Drive to be repaved
The largest portion of funds allocated for road repairs will go towards repairing or repaving the worst section, about ½ mile, of Rum Point Drive in North Side, Grand Cayman.
This was revealed by the National Roads Authority Board member, Stanley Panton, at a public meeting in the district last Thursday (27 Feb).
The road is much travelled by visitors and locals wanting to go to Rum Point and the Kaibo.
Visit Lifestyles at WOW—Wellness of Women Expo—Saturday, March 8th
Sponsored by the Women’s Resource Centre in honour of International Women’s Day
Saturday: March 8th, Time: 9:00—2:00 pm, Venue: ARC Camana Bay
Free Admission Call for more information at 345-929-7512
“Through this Self-Care Expo, we hope girls and women will get the opportunity to learn new skills that will help them to grow in all aspects of wellness” – The Family Resource Centre
“Self-care is not just about how we look on the outside, it includes how we think about ourselves and the steps we take for total health. This is a personal responsibility that Lifestyles can help support you with” – Lifestyles
For more: www.lifestylescayman.weebly.com or email: [email protected]
New market study published: fortified wine market in Cayman Islands: Databook to 2017
Fast Market Research recommends “Fortified Wine Market in Cayman Islands: Databook to 2017” from Canadean, now available
Boston, MA — (SBWIRE) — 02/28/2014 — “Fortified Wine Market in Cayman Islands: Databook to 2017” is the result of Canadean’s extensive market research covering the Fortified Wine market in Cayman Islands.
The report presents detailed historic and forecast data on the Fortified Wine consumption trends in Cayman Islands, offering consumption volume and value at market and category level. Bringing together Canadean’s research, modeling, and analysis expertise to develop uniquely detailed market data, it allows both foreign and domestic companies to identify the market dynamics of overall spirits sales, and remain sensitive to those categories that will be in the ascendency in the coming years.
Report Summary
Through its provision of authoritative and granular detail of the Fortified Wine market in Cayman Islands, this report fills the gaps in marketers’ understanding of market trends and the components of change driving them. Thanks to its provision of comprehensive and granular insights into the Fortified Wine market in Cayman Islands, the report facilitates the confident updating of strategic and tactical plans.
Cayman’s insurance company SaxonMG eliminates paper-based operations to become 2nd largest
Insurer achieves efficient claims closure & increases market share
Workflow management can intrinsically boost your claims-handling performance. In this case study, find out how auto insurer SaxonMG used SIMS Claims to re-engineer its workflow. As a result, SaxonMG eliminated paper-based operations, empowered staff to achieve an efficient claims closure rate, enhanced customer service, and tripled its market share to become the second largest auto insurer in the Cayman Islands.
For more: http://www.insurancenetworking.com/white_papers/systema-33782-1.html
Purcell: Separation of church and state hindering progress
By Andre Huie
St. Kitts and Nevis (WINN): A former Grenadian lawmaker and minister of government is making a case for the co-existence of the church and state for the progression of Caribbean democracies. Mrs. Joan Purcell, a former President of the Senator of the Grenadian Parliament, explains the separation of church and state has not benefited Caribbean countries over the years and is contributing to the hardships facing the region.
Mrs. Purcell was a guest speaker at a lecture, the church and state held at the Chamber of Commerce Building on Friday evening. A guest on WINN Fm Friday morning, Mrs. Purcell made a case for the region to have a different worldview for is progress and development that includes a biblical and Christian perspective.
She is of the view that for too long the Caribbean has embraced a divisive and tribal political culture that has hindered progress and the time has come to change that direction. Mrs. Purcell is the author of “Vision of Change, A Caribbean Perspective” which expounds on her call for a theistic worldview for Caribbean development that embraces the Christian faith.
For more on this story go to: http://www.winnfm.com/news/local/7523-purcell-separation-of-church-and-state-hindering-progress#sthash.3g3VndKh.dpuf
It’s not too late to book your table for this Wednesdays (5) Quiz night.
From CARE – Cayman Animal Rescue Enthusiasts
First Wednesday in the month is CARE QUIZ NIGHT
Book your table to ensure your spot. Call 926 6693 or email: [email protected]
7:00PM Wednesday 5th March at PD’s in Galleria Plaza on West Bay Road
See attached flyer for details
