Cayman Islands Seafarers Hall now available for Rental every day of the week

“The Cayman Islands Seafarers Association wishes to inform the community that the Hall is now available for Rental every day of the week, including Saturdays as the church is no longer contracted with us at 11 Victory Ave. Prospect.

Cayman Islands Seafarers Association Social

The Cayman Islands Seafarers Association wishes to inform all Members that there will be the September Social, on Tuesday 18 September at 7:00 PM. in the Seafarer’s Hall, 11 Victory Ave. Prospect.

Buses will be provided from West Bay Town Hall at 6:00 pm.

A Bus route has been added in George Town, leaving the Public library parking area at 7:00, stopping at Cayman Compass building and the Airport Fosters. The bus is marked Bobo $1 Public transport and is blue in colour, there is no charge.

Cayman Islands: Petition for Referendum on Proposed Cruise Ship Terminal

UCCI TV News: Concerned Citizens Petition for Referendum on Proposed Cruise Ship Terminal

To view video go to:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJgliTHQupM&feature=youtu.be

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Cayman Court unseals dozens of cases after OffshoreAlert exposé

August 30, 2018 – In the first seven months of this year alone, the international business court of the Cayman Islands concealed 21 insolvency petitions in which the liabilities collectively exceeded $1.2 billion, including five against companies listed on foreign stock exchanges. Their existence is only now known because the Court unsealed dozens of cases after OffshoreAlert’s exposé of its draconian secrecy practices.

Grant Thornton (Chicago) & two US law firms sued over Providence Financial fraud

August 14, 2018 – Accountants Grant Thornton and law firms Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft and Greene Espel are being sued for allegedly aiding and abetting a $150 million fraud perpetrated by the Providence Financial Group, which was primarily based in Guernsey, Miami, and Brazil.

Cayman court secrecy on the rise: 55% of recent financial cases are sealed

August 06, 2018 – The court that hears international business disputes in the Cayman Islands is sealing records of liquidation petitions and other cases at unprecedented levels, meaning that foreign investors, creditors, and clients of Cayman-domiciled hedge funds and other companies are not alerted to insolvencies and other problems, OffshoreAlert can reveal. Secrecy has escalated to the point where more than half of all cases filed in recent months are sealed.

Go to: www.offshorealert.com for more.

October Programmes plus Opt-In for GDPR 

Inspired Lifestyles’ Programmes begin in October, (with the exception of Water Fitness Classes in September).   The next Inspired Lifestyles Newsflash will provide specific details on a variety of class options, locations and fees as well as tips for healthy living and self-improvement.  To schedule a corporate training, retreat, at-work weight-loss program or keynote presentation, please contact me today for early scheduling options.  Thank you!   Donna

Celebrate Cayman Sister Island Ceremony

The public is invited to take part in the Celebrate Cayman Sister Islands ceremony, Thursday 6 September at 9 a.m. on the lawn of the District Administration Building in Cayman Brac.

The Acting Governor, The Premier, and other government officials will be in attendance and will give remarks.

Attendees will hear the story of the Coat of Arms, as well as a reading of the Coat of Arms proclamation. In addition, the public will get to hear a special recording of the National Song, enjoy musical performances by students of Layman E. Scott High School and have a taste of local food.

Attendees are invited to share their photos of the event on social media using the hashtag #CelebrateCayman. To learn more about the Celebrate Cayman festivities you can visit the dedicated website www.celebratecayman.ky

Film crew helps the Caribbean

Press Release:- After the recent hurricanes in the Caribbean, We would all like to see the region thrive again.

A film crew is doing just that. Isla y Vuelta is an Emmy nominated travel series that shows the true Caribbean.

The film crew has set up an online store where visitors can purchase a “One Region, No Worries” T-Shirt with all proceeds going to the recovery efforts of the affected islands and delivered personally by the film crew when traveling to film.

“The region is stronger when we all work together. And the stronger we are, the less worries we have”, said Harold Jessurun, Executive Producer of the series.

SOURCE: https://stluciatimes.com/2018/09/03/film-crew-helps-the-caribbean/

Celebrate Cayman Travelling District Display

Caymanian culture and history will be the focus on Celebrate Cayman’s Travelling District Display.

The display has been curated by the Cayman Islands National Museum and features artefacts that share the story of the Coat of Arms. The display also serves as a preview of the museum’s upcoming exhibition on the Coat of Arms.

Each district will host the display for a period of two weeks. Additionally, Celebrate Cayman has partnered with Cayman Airways to host a family fun day for each district when it houses the display.

The display will kick off in East End on Tuesday 4 September, at the East End United Church Hall. The public can visit the Celebrate Cayman website to learn when the display will be in their district.

To learn more about the Celebrate Cayman festivities you can visit the dedicated website www.celebratecayman.ky

Caribbean Transitional Energy Conference (CTEC) 2018

The Caribbean Transitional Energy Conference (CTEC) 2018 returns to Grand Cayman for on 13th & 14th September at The Kimpton Seafire Resort & Spa.

Featuring Keynote speaker, Adrian Grenier of Entourage fame and a UN Environment Programme Goodwill Ambassador, alongside other international and local energy experts, CTEC 2018 will explore sustainable social and economic growth, recognise the threat of climate change to our islands, as well as determine the actions required to invest in Cayman’s renewable future.

Cayman Brac Public Invited to LA Events

With the LA meeting on Cayman Brac, 5-7 September 2018, Hon. Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of the Cayman Islands, Hon. Dr. W. McKeeva Bush, OBE, JP, Hons MSc, MLA , invites Cayman Brac residents to a number of special events. These include:

• A special church service at Church of God Holiness in Watering Place, on Sunday, 2 September, at 11 a.m., followed by a public lunch at the Seaman’s Centre.
• The State Opening of the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday, 5 September, at 10 a.m. at Aston Rutty Centre.
• A reception to honor past and present parliamentarians for services rendered to the Islands, particularly Cayman Brac on Wednesday evening, at 6.30 p.m. at Spelman Mclaughlin’s House, Creek, Cayman Brac. Refreshments will be served.

Cayman Drama Society: Acting class places and Anne Frank tickets selling out!

TICKETS ARE SELLING OUT FOR THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK!

Come be a fly on the wall of the secret annex and see The Diary Of Anne Frank at the Playhouse this September. Tickets are selling fast so don’t miss your chance. See here for current info:

LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE: 6th Sept, 9th Sept, 14th Sept, 15th Sept

SOLD OUT: 7th Sept, 8th Sept, 13th Sept, 16th Sept

If the date required is not available, please email [email protected] with your name, contact email and number, requested date and tickets to be added to the waiting list.

Cayman Islands: Media Studies @ UCCI: Video Editing 1

Check out the media studies courses being offered at UCCI this fall!

Media Studies courses at UCCI

This fall UCCI is offering several courses in Media Studies, including Video Editing 1, Videography 1, Introduction to Broadcast Journalism, and History of American Cinema. Whether you’re interested in considering a career in video production or pursuing it as a hobby, check out our course offerings and sign up!

For more: http://www.ucci.tv/

Cayman Islands: Roadworks Planned for Esterly Tibbetts Highway

The National Roads Authority (NRA) would like to notify the public that work will be conducted on Esterly Tibbetts Highway, near the Century 21 roundabout, on Sunday 26th August.

The work will be carried out between 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. by Island Paving, on behalf of the NRA. There will be some lane closure to facilitate the work. Motorists are asked to follow all signs and drive with caution.

For more information contact the NRA at 946-7780.

Cayman Islands – we have new baby workshops for you

If you have a baby or a baby on the way and you would like to learn more about how to help your child with learning language, play and movement skills, then this is the workshop series for you. There will be 3 workshops with each one focusing on a different aspect of development.

You can find all the details on the flyer below to register, but hurry as spaces are limited!

We are here to help!

Chatterbox, PO Box 31271, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands KY1-1206 Cayman Islands

Cayman Islands; East End District Community Meeting Thursday, 30 August

The RCIPS will be holding a District Community Meeting in East End on Thursday evening, 30 August. The meeting will be held at 7:00PM at the East End Presbyterian Church Hall.

The meeting is open to the public and residents are encouraged to attend in order to express concerns and ask questions. Refreshments will be served.

Cayman Islands Government School Orientation Dates

The Ministry of Education and Department of Education Services (DES) wishes to inform all who attend Government schools of the upcoming orientation dates for the 2018-2019 school year.

Cayman Islands NCVO Bargain Shop Extending Opening Hours

The NCVO’s New To You Bargain Shop is extending its opening hours from three to seven hours daily for the remainder of August. Starting on Monday 13th August the Bargain Shop will open from 10:00am to 6:00pm daily (except Sundays) continuing through the end of the month.

Customers can find a myriad of lightly used products on sale including household items, baby supplies, stuffed animals and toys, shoes, books, clothes (including select school uniforms) and craft items.

The New To You Bargain Shop is located at 90A Anthony Drive off Smith Road (beside the rear entrance of the Pines Retirement Home). Sales from the thrift shop benefit the NCVO’s children’s programmes.

For more information on the New to You Bargain Shop, its donation policy or volunteering contact Mona at [email protected] or call 949-2124/526

General tickets now on sale for Cayman Drama Society’s DIARY OF ANNE FRANK!

DON’T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO SEE A PIECE OF HISTORY COME TO LIFE!

Cayman Drama Society is thrilled to announce that tickets to our next main production, The Diary Of Anne Frank, are now on sale for all. Simply click this link  and get yours now!

THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK
A Play by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett
Based upon “Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl”
Newly Adapted by Wendy Kesselman

Set in World War II, The Diary Of Anne Frank has been brought back to life by Wendy Kesselman in this powerful and emotional new adaptation of the original diary. Come be a fly on the wall in The Secret Annex, where a group of desperate Jewish people are living in hiding from the Nazi regime. Watch the highs and lows of their underground life together during World War Two, through the eyes of the most positive household member. This new version brings history to our stage through a youthful voice of hope, and a young girls dream of becoming a writer.

Shows are at the Prospect Playhouse on Thursdays, Fridays andSaturday evenings from 6th Sept to 16th September at 7.30pm, with Sundaymatinees on the 9th and 16th at 4pm. Doors open one hour before the performance with The Curtain Call Bar.

Tickets for all performances are only CI$25 for Adults and CI$15 for Students (this show has a PG rating and is approximately 2 hours long plus a short interval).

Click here to book now!

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