Ruth Bodden remembered

Remembering our dear sister celebrating her birthday in heaven today (Sat Feb 17 ).

Joan and Helen

Cayman Islands police respond to three vehicle fires, 14 February

On Wednesday, 14 February, police responded to three reports of vehicle fires:

Shortly after 1:20AM, officers responded to a report of a vehicle on fire at an address on Kris Anderson Way in Bodden Town. The fire was extinguished by officers from the Cayman Islands Fire Service and no damage to other property or injuries were reported.

At about 3:00AM, officers responded to a vehicle on fire in the parking lot of an address on School Road in George Town. A nearby building also received minor damage as a result of the fire, which was extinguished by Fire Officers. No injuries were reported.

Shortly after 12:30PM officers responded to a third vehicle fire at an address on Josephs Drive in West Bay. Fire Officers extinguished the fire and no injuries were reported.

At this time the fires appear to be unrelated. The fire which occurred in George Town has been confirmed to have been caused by an electrical fault in the vehicle. The other two fires are under investigation and police are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed either of these incidents or who may have any related information to contact their local police station.

Anonymous tips can also be provided directly to the RCIPS via our Confidential Tip Line at 949-7777 or via the Miami-based call centre of Crime Stoppers at 800-8477(TIPS), or online at the link: https://www.tipsubmit.com/WebTips.aspx?AgencyID=681

Cayman Brac Brac Spring Weekend ’18

The Youth Services Unit is hosting the Brac Spring Weekend ’18 on Friday, 9 and Saturday, 10 March. The events for teenagers and young adults are free and open to all.

■ Friday, 9 March – Brac Youth Forum (Layman E. Scott High School, last two periods of school). Sponsored by Cayman National Bank

– 3/3 Basketball Tournament – a junior and senior division (Layman E. Scott High School Courts, 7 p.m. -10 p.m.)

■ Saturday, 10 March – Car Scavenger Hunt (Aston Rutty Civic Centre 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.)

– Domino Tournament/Car & Bike Show with Sound-Off (Aston Rutty Civic Centre 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.)

– Brac Beach Bonfire (Southside Public Beach 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.)

For further information, flyers or registration forms for events, other than the beach bonfire, email the Youth Services Unit at [email protected]

Cayman Islands DCI to close early Friday, 23 February 2018

The Department of Commerce and Investment (DCI) in Grand Cayman, including its Business Licensing Counter on the first floor of the Government Administration Building, will be closed on Friday, 23 February 2018 to facilitate staff training.

DCI’s main office will reopen on Monday, 26 February 2018 at 8.30 am, and the counter will reopen at 9 am.

DCI staff apologise for any inconvenience the closure may cause. For more information please call 945-0943 or email [email protected].

New Royal Caribbean Video

Royal Caribbean announce new video, “Putting a Spin on Technology: High-tech Entertainment on Ice Steals the Show on Royal Caribbean.” Home to productions unlike any other, the Studio B venue pairs state-of-the-art technology features, like jaw-dropping projection capabilities, lighting and sound, with highly skilled entertainers to bring show-stopping performances to life.

View Video Here: https://www.royalcaribbeanpresscenter.com/video/963/putting-a-spin-on-technology-high-tech-entertainment-on-ice-steals-the-show-on-royal-caribbean/

Cayman Islands: Sign Up for Honouring Women Month Colour Me Purple Walk/Run

Colour Me Purple 5k Walk/Run events will take place on Saturday, 17 March (Kaibo) and Sunday, 18 March (Smith Cove, South Sound).

These Department of Counselling Services races are part of its Honouring Women’s Month #PressForProgress celebrations.

Walkers will set off at 6.30 a.m. and runners at 7 a.m. at both locations. Register and pay $20 for their early bird special by Monday, 19 February either:

■ online at www.caymanactive.com, or

■ by visiting the Family Resource Centre (FRC), North Sound Road.

Regular registration is also available at the following Foster’s Food Fair locations:

■ Foster’s Food Fair: Airport – Wednesdays 21, 28 February and 7 March, 11.30 a.m. – 1 p.m./5 p.m. – 6.30 p.m.; Countryside – Tuesdays 6 and 13 March, 5 p.m. – 6.30 p.m.)

Regular $25 registration includes raffle entry, T-shirt (for the first 200 entrants) and breakfast. Colour bombing stations for all participants and medals for runners will also be available. Collect runners’ race packets (T-shirt and bib) from FRC on Friday, 16 March, 8.30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Event proceeds will go to empowerment programmes for women and youth.

For more Honouring Women Month information call the FRC at 949-0006 or email [email protected]

Cayman Islands: Assault at High School Last Thursday morning, 8 February

On Thursday, 8 February, just past 9:30AM, officers responded to John Gray High School to a report of an assault. An employee at the school had been hit in the head with an object by a student, a male juvenile. The boy was arrested on suspicion of assault in the presence of his parent and taken to the Detention Centre, where he was later bailed. The victim received minor injuries and was not taken to the hospital.

UPDATED: Cayman Islands Police Operations in West Bay District recover loaded firearm and yield two arrests, 7 February

From RCIPS

UPDATED:

Charges and Court Appearances

The man, aged 37 of George Town, who was arrested on 7 February (see below), has been formally charged with Possession of an Unlicensed Firearm, Possession of an Unlicensed Firearm (Ammunition), Possession of a Controlled Drug (Cocaine), and Consumption of Cocaine.

He is appearing in court Monday morning, 12 February.

Wednesday, 7 February, officers executing a search warrant at an address in the Safehaven Drive area of West Bay recovered a loaded firearm. Upon conducting further operations in the Watercourse Road area of West Bay, officers arrested a man, aged 37 of George Town, on suspicion of Possession of an Unlicensed Firearm. A search of the man revealed a small plastic container containing a quantity of suspected cocaine. The man was further arrested on suspicion of Possession of Cocaine and Possession of Cocaine with Intent to Supply. A woman, aged 23 of West Bay, was later arrested in connection with the incident, also on suspicion of Possession of an Unlicensed Firearm.

The two remain in police custody as investigations continue.

Cayman Islands issues notice on country-by-country reporting for multinationals

From MNE Tax

The Cayman Island government on February 2 published an advisory for multinational corporations on country-by-country reporting in advance of the release of planned guidance on the topic.

The government also said it expects to launch a portal for filing the country-by-country reports in early March.

The advisory, published by the Ministry of Finacial Services and Home Affairs, covers various topics, including which entities must file a country-by-country report, what notifications must be provided to the government, due dates for the notifications, and legal mechanisms that will be used to enforce compliance with country-by-country reporting.

For more: https://mnetax.com/cayman-islands-issues-notice-country-country-reporting-multinationals-26014

Cayman Islands prepare for 51st Agriculture Show

From Fresh Plaza

At the Agriculture Pavilion on Agricola Drive, in Lower Valley, everyone is getting ready for the 2018 Agriculture Show. This year the annual event will be held for the 51st time. The show, one of the largest community events in Cayman, usually attracts more than 10,000 people and the organizers are expecting at least that number this year.

It opens at 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 14, at the Agriculture Grounds in Lower Valley.

Claudette McKenzie, agronomist at the Agriculture Department said: “In preparation for the big day, we have lots of fruit trees -over 250- for sale. We have East Indian, Julie, Nam doc, Valencia, Jakarta, Nelson, Duncan [mangoes]. We also have tomato, Scotch bonnet, sweet peppers, bell peppers and big sun peppers, an assortment of mints, breadfruit, avocado, soursop, naseberry – a huge variety of local plants for sale.

For more: http://www.freshplaza.com/article/189229/Cayman-Islands-prepare-for-51st-Agriculture-Show

Cayman PAC meetings

The Chairman of the Cayman Islands Public Accounts Committee has scheduled the hearings below:

The Financial Reporting of the Cayman Islands Government General Report 2015 and 2016 Financial Audits Hearings

Hearing on Wednesday, 21st February 2018 at 9:00 am.

Hearing on Thursday, 22nd February 2018 at 10:00 am.

Hearing on Friday, 23rd February 2018 at 10:00 am.

Cayman Islands Smoking Cessation Classes: ‘I Can Quit’

The Public Health Department reminds smokers who wish to quit the habit that there are still some spaces left for the upcoming smoking cessation classes the department is offering. Classes start on 21 February 2018 from 5.15 p.m. to 6.45 p.m. every Wednesday for seven weeks in the Public Health waiting room.

For more information or to sign up, contact the Public Health Department on 244-2889/244-2621, or email [email protected] or [email protected]

Cayman Islands: Stolen Black Honda Civic, 3 Feb

Police responded to a report of a stolen vehicle just after 1PM on Saturday 3 February.

The vehicle was last seen on Thursday 1 Feb at 5PM and was discovered to be stolen on Saturday 3 Feb at 10AM. The vehicle is a 1998 black Honda Civic registration #142-277. The vehicle was described as heavily tinted with a black lip cover on the front of the vehicle.

Reg.#: 142-277

Make: Honda

Model: Civic

Colour: Black

A picture of the actual vehicle is attached.

Anyone with information regarding this vehicle is asked to call 9-1-1 or the George Town Police Station at 949-4222. Anonymous tips can be provided directly to the RCIPS via our Confidential Tip Line at 949-7777 or via the Miami-based call centre of Crime Stoppers at 800-8477(TIPS), or online at the link: https://www.tipsubmit.com/WebTips.aspx?AgencyID=681

Cayman Islands: JHC Memorial Walk Date Set

START: April 14, 2018 6:00 am END: April 14, 2018 9:00 am LOCATION: ICCI Campus

This year, the Dr. John Hugh Cummings Memorial walk is scheduled for April 14, 2018 which is the birthday of our first President, who passed away in 2000. Dr. Cummings founded ICCI with his wife, President Emerita Dr. Elsa M. Cummings and a group of supporters and friends who believed the people of the Cayman Islands needed opportunities for professional and personal development and growth through tertiary education.

The walk starts at the campus of the International College and participants make their way to Pedro St. James and back to enjoy fellow, exercise and an opportunity to reflect. Please join us and sign up early. Contact 947-1100 if you need more information.