iNews Briefs & Community Events
Cayman Islands ORIA Construction at Immigration Arrival Hall
Commencing Monday, 26th September, the Immigration Arrival Hall at Owen Roberts International Airport will be experiencing construction works.
It is likely this construction, which is expected to last for eight weeks, will impact the normal processing of passengers.
The Department appreciates your patience and understanding during this period.
Simmons fired as West Indies head coach
From Caribbean News Now
ST JOHN’S, Antigua — Effectively immediately, the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) announced on Tuesday that it has separated from the head coach Phil Simmons. This decision was taken at a meeting of the board of directors on Saturday, September 10.
“In recent times, based on the public pronouncements of the coach and the approach internally, we have identified differences in culture and strategic approach. The WICB would therefore like to thank the coach for his contribution and wishes him the best in his future endeavours,” the WICB said in a statement.
The West Indies senior team is currently preparing for its upcoming matches against Pakistan in the UAE. The team will be headed by manager Joel Garner, coaches Henderson Springer and Roddy Estwick.
IMAGE: phil_simmons2.jpg Phil Simmons
For more: http://www.caribbeannewsnow.com/sport-Simmons-fired-as-West-Indies-head-coach-31772.html
Japan considers antitrust action against Apple
By: Yoel Minkoff, From Seeking Alpha
Japanese regulators are considering taking action against Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) over possible antitrust violations that may have helped it dominate the nation’s smartphone sales, a move that could hit the company’s margins in one of its most profitable markets.
Japan’s Fair Trade Commission said that NTT Docomo, KDDI Corp and Softbank were refusing to sell older surplus iPhone models to third party retailers due to supply agreements, thereby hobbling smaller competitors.
For more: http://seekingalpha.com/news/3210503-japan-considers-antitrust-action-apple?uprof=53#email_link
Riot police arrive in Guadeloupe following killing by Dominican
From Barbados Today
BASSE-TERRE – The French government has sent police reinforcement to Guadeloupe following the killing of a young man in Guadeloupe by a youth from Dominica.
The reinforcement was announced by the Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve, after the murder of Yohann Equinoxe.
The police arrived on the weekend.
Media reports indicate that four platoons of riot police, 70 policemen in all arrived in Guadeloupe on the weekend.
They are expected to hit the streets Monday.
According to media reports, Yohann was stabbed seven times with a knife and killed by the young man from Dominica who attempted to steal his phone.
The incident took place in Abymes on Tuesday, September 13, 2016, at around 5:45 p.m.
The young man from Dominica was subsequently arrested on Thursday, September 15 in St Francois at the home of a relative where he was hiding.
Following the killing, there have been reports of tension between the Dominican and Guadeloupean communities. Videos have surfaced on social media threatening violence on each other.
The suspect was born in Dominica on August 2, 2001. If found guilty, he faces 20 years behind bars.
Zika virus cases confirmed in Northern Ireland
By Amanda Ferguson From The Irish Times
Those infected had a history of travel outside of the North, says Public Health Agency
A number of Zika virus cases have been confirmed in Northern Ireland since the World Health Organisation declared an outbreak in 2015.
A spokeswoman for Northern Ireland’s Public Health Agency (PHA) told The Irish Times that all those infected had a history of travel outside Northern Ireland.
However, she could not confirm a BBC report on Wednesday which suggested a person was diagnosed with Zika in the past week.
When asked if a person has been treated recently and if it was linked to travelling to the Olympic Games in Brazil, the spokeswoman said she could not provide a response as the organisation “does not talk about individual cases”.
A statement from the PHA said: “Zika does not occur naturally in the UK. “However, since 2015, the Public Health Agency (PHA) can confirm that there have been less than five cases of Northern Ireland residents diagnosed with Zika virus.
For more: http://www.irishtimes.com/news/health/zika-virus-cases-confirmed-in-northern-ireland-1.2790861
Cayman Islands: Town Hall Meetings about Zika Virus
Public Health is holding a series of town hall meetings to inform residents about the Zika virus and to address concerns, especially for pregnant women.
The meetings will be attended by a panel including Acting Medical officer of Health Dr. Samuel Williams-Rodriguez, Ministry of Health Chief Officer Jennifer Ahearn, obstetricians Dr. Gillian Belfonte and Dr. Gilberta Alexander, internal medicine specialist Dr. Iheonunekwu Nelson, and nurse midwife Beverley Samuels, as well as Director of the Mosquito Control and Research Unit, Dr. Bill Petrie.
The meetings take place at George Town, Town Hall on Tuesday, 27 September, Bodden Town Civic Centre on Tuesday, 4 October, East End Civic Centre on Tuesday, 18 October and North Side Civic Centre on Tuesday, 25 October. All meetings will be from 5.30 p.m. to 7 p.m. with the exception of the George Town meeting which will be from 6 p.m. to 7.30 pm.
All, especially pregnant women and concerned members of the public, are invited to attend.
Civil Aviation Authority of the Cayman Islands issues safety advisory on Galaxy Note 7
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Cayman Islands issued a safety advisory on transporting the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 by aircraft:
The purpose of this safety advisory is to advise air operators, passengers and crew of the risks involved in transporting the new Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphone in checked baggage or inside the cabin of an aircraft. In light of recent incidents and concerns involving the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphone, exploding or catching fire. For this reason, The Civil Aviation Authority of the Cayman Islands (CAACI) strongly advises air operators, passengers and crew of this safety risk and is recommending that Samsung Galaxy Note 7 devices not be turned on or charged while on board the aircraft and not to be placed in checked baggage.
This advisory is the result of Samsung’s recent concerns raised about their Galaxy Note 7 device, as well as the subsequent statement from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the USA strongly advising passengers against using this device inflight, or checking it in with their baggage.
This safety advisory follows Cayman Airways warning issued last week on the Samsung Galaxy Note 7. Cayman Airways (CAL) statement said, “Cayman Airways passengers may still carry the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 device in their carry-on baggage or on their person, but as of Friday, September 9, 2016, passengers were being advised during the preflight safety announcements that the device must not be switched on or charged on board. Cayman Airways is also advising passengers that this particular device is not to be stored in checked luggage.”
Cayman Islands Official Public Holidays for 2017 Confirmed
The Deputy Governor, Hon. Franz Manderson, Cert. Hon, JP, has approved the Cayman Islands official public holidays for 2017.
The approved list covers all the public holidays, including Her Majesty the Queen’s Birthday in June 2017.
Since New Year’s Day (1 January) falls on a Sunday, Monday, 2 January 2017 will be observed as the official public holiday.
The official public holidays for 2017 are:
Monday, 2 January – New Year’s Day (observed)
Monday, 23 January – National Heroes Day
Wednesday, 1 March – Ash Wednesday
Friday, 14 April – Good Friday
Monday, 17 April – Easter Monday
Monday, 15 May – Discovery Day
Monday, 19 June – Queen’s Birthday
Monday, 3 July – Constitution Day
Monday, 13 November – Remembrance Day
Monday, 25 December – Christmas Day
Tuesday, 26 December – Boxing Day.
Cayman Drama Society
2016 is proving to be amazing around the Prospect Playhouse! We have been busy renovating the auditorium this summer and getting ready for a smashing end to 2016!
And Yes! Its election season and what greater way to lighten the mood than coming to see the very funny, Yes Minister!
September 15,16,17,22,23,24,29,30, October 1
Yes Minister is a satirical look at the early career of Jim Hacker MP; a newly appointed cabinet minister in the fictional Department of Administrative Affairs at Whitehall. Hacker goes through various struggles to formulate and enact legislation or effect departmental changes that are continually opposed by the British Civil Service in particular his Permanent Secretary, Sir Humphrey Appleby. His Principal Private Secretary Bernard Woolley, is usually caught between the two. The British comedy, written by Sir Antony Jay and Jonathan Lynn, was fist broadcast by BBC Television in the 1980s has now been adapted to the Cayman stage by Chuck and Barrie Quappe. As the Cayman Parliamentary system is based on Whitehall, any of the situations will be undeniably familiar to all that live in Cayman!
Cayman Islands Pirates Week calls for food vendors
The Pirates Week Festival Office is inviting participants for the annual Food Festival to submit their vendor applications for the below dates/times:
| Friday 11th November | George Town | 6:00pm to 2:00am |
| Saturday 12th November | George Town | 1:00pm to midnight |
| Saturday 19th November | George Town | 2:00pm to midnight |
Vendor applications must be submitted beginning on Monday 1st August, 2016 to the Pirates Week Office on Shedden Road, George Town (upstairs next to KFC). Vendor space is limited therefore applications must be submitted as soon as possible after the opening date above. Deadline for submission is Monday 31st October.
All vendors must comply with the rules and regulations set by the Pirates Week Festival Office and must present a valid Food Handling Certificate for all persons handing food by the 31st October. Food handling certificates can be obtained from the Department of Environmental Health by contacting Mr. Gideon Simms on 949-6696 or email [email protected] .
For application forms and more details please contact the Pirates Week Festival Office at 949-5078 or [email protected].
COMMUNITY EVENTS (Date Order)
TUE SEP 27
How to Run a Successful Business
The Chamber of Commerce presents How to Run a Successful Business on Tuesday (27 Sept) from 230 — 430pm at Governor’s Square. Log on to caymanchamber.ky for more.
John Gray High School Mentor
Be a John Gray High School Mentor for one year and help a year 11 student achieve their potential. Call 328.0300 to sign up.
Cayman Islands Agricultural Society Meeting
The Cayman Islands Agricultural Society, invites members of the East End and North Side Communities to a Meeting at the William A. Allen Civic Center in East End at 7:00pm on Tuesday (27 Sept) to discuss matters relating to Agriculture in the Cayman Islands will be discussed.
WED SEP 28
Building Trust
The Chamber of Commerce presents Building Trust on Wednesday (28 Sept) from 9 — 430pm at Governor’s Square. Log on to caymanchamber.ky for more.
100WHF Present: The Art of Authenticity with Dr. Karissa Thacker
When:
September 28, 2016 – 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Date: September 28,2016
Time: 5PM
Location: George Town Yacht Club
606 N Sound Road, George Town
THU SEP 29
Service Matters
The Chamber of Commerce presents Service Matters on Thursday (29 Sept) from 9 — 430pm at Governor’s Square. Log on to caymanchamber.ky for more.
FRI SEP 30
International College of the Cayman Enrollment
The fall quarter at the International College of the Cayman begins October 3rd. The deadline to register is Sept 30th. Call 947-1100 or email [email protected] for details.
Lord Transform Me: The Woman in the Mirror Women’s Retreat
The Cayman Islands Conference Women’s Ministries Department is inviting you to attend our “Lord Transform Me: The Woman in the Mirror” Women’s Retreat at the UCCI Hall Friday — Sunday (30 Sept — 1 Oct). Registration is $30 per person. Each registrant will receive breakfast on Sunday morning and a tote bag with memorabilia. Hotel & Sabbath lunch is available at an additional cost. Space is limited, so register early. For more information, contact the Women’s Ministries Leader in any of our churches or call 916 1576.
Basic Grammar and Writing Skills Part 2
The Chamber of Commerce presents Basic Grammar and Writing Skills Part 2 on Friday (30 Sept) from 9 — 430pm at Governor’s Square. Log on to caymanchamber.ky for more.
Ex-Gratia Deadline
The Ministry of Community Affairs reminds all seamen and veterans receiving the ex-gratia benefit to submit this year’s Seamen’s and Veterans Continuation Confirmation Certificates no later than Friday (30 Sept.) For more information call 244-2424.
Humane Society Book Loft’s September Specials
The Humane Society Book Loft’s September Specials include 50 % of non-fiction books and DVD’s plus by one CD, get one free. The book loft is located on North Sound Road next to ALT’s.
SAT OCT 1
UCCI Omega Leo Club Garage Sale
The UCCI Omega Leo Club presents a Multi-Sellers Garage Sale on Saturday (1 Oct) from 5 — 10am in the UCCI Court Yard.
Brenda Tibbetts Lund Memorial 5K Walk/Run
The Lions Club of Tropical Gardens Brenda Tibbetts Lund Memorial 5K Walk/Run will take place on Saturday (1 Oct) in North Side, from the Kaibo Restaurant and back, starting at 6am. On Sunday (9 Oct), the 5K walk/run and the 10K run will take off Safehaven Drive at 6am. Pre Registration will take place on Saturday (24 Sept) at the Lions Club of Tropical Gardens Pink Shop in the Elizabethan Square, at Foster’s Food Fair in the Strand and at Cost U Less from 9am to 2pm. Pre-registration will continue at the Pink Shop in Elizabethan Square from 10am to 5pm
Teacher Talk Training A
Educators are invited to Teacher Talk Training A: Encouraging Language Development in Early Childhood settings at KidsAbility Clinic on Saturday (1 Oct) from 9am to 3pm. For more information, email [email protected].
SUN OCT 2
Boatswain Bay Presbyterian Goodbye Service
Join Boatswain Bay Presbyterian Church at 11am as they say goodbye to Pastor Ron and Mrs. Ped Smith on Sunday (2 Oct).
MON OCT 3
Red Coat Volunteers
The Pirates Week Festival is looking for volunteers to act as members of the famous “Red Coats” defending the Cayman Islands from invading Pirates.
The mock invasion is not complete without a group of actors willing to be “captured” in the annual Pirates Landing Pageant. The highly anticipated Landing Pageant and Float parade will begin at 3:00pm on Saturday 12th November in the George Town Harbour. Pre-landing entertainment is set for 2:00pm.
Training and rehearsals will be offered by Landing Committee members beginning on Monday 3rd October. All volunteers will receive a uniform, replica sword and replica rifle.
For more information contact the Pirates Week Office via email at [email protected] or 949-5078.
FRI OCT 7
Mourant Ozannes’ International Trusts & Private Client Conference
When:
October 7, 2016 – 12:00 am
Date: October 7, 2016
Location: The Ritz Carlton, Grand Cayman
West Bay Road, Seven Mile Beach, Grand Cayman
SAT OCT 29
Teacher Talk Training B
Educators are invited to Teacher Talk Training B: Let Language Lead the Way to Literacy at KidsAbility Clinic on Saturday (29 Oct) from 9am to 3pm. For more information, email [email protected].
SAT NOV 26
Meals on Wheels 5K Run/ Walk
Meals on Wheels is holding its first 5K Run/ Walk on November 26th and we are calling it a Turkey Trot.
SUN FEB 26 (2017)
Cayman Islands Lion’s – Cycle For Sight
Cayman Islands Cycling Association
Sunday 26th Feb 2017 6:00AM – 9:00AM
Event Description:
Lion’s Cycle For Sight – Change the way we see the world Start: East End Public Beach | Finish: Lions Community Center – 24 Miles
