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Cayman Islands FRC Holds Domestic Violence Intervention Training Programme
The Department of Counselling Services’ Family Resource Centre (FRC) is hosting a Domestic Violence Intervention Training Programme (DVITP) next month.
The training will be held at the FRC’s offices at 77 Walkers Street, Mary Street, George Town; Wednesday, 1 – Friday, 3 May 2019, 8.30 a.m.- 5 p.m.
The free three-day certification course is suitable for human and social services professionals, educators/general and mental health practitioners, human resource professionals, Civil Service leaders, law enforcement, faith-based leaders and other frontline staff who interact with victims, perpetrators and/or children experiencing domestic violence.
The registration deadline is Thursday, 25 April 2019. To register, or for further details about this course, please contact the FRC at 949-0006 or email [email protected].
Cayman Islands National Museum closed April 19-22
The National Museum would like the general public to know that it will be closed Friday 19th April thru Monday 22nd April due to ongoing construction and the Easter holidays.
We will reopen with normal business hours (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM) Tuesday, 23rd April 2019.
We regret any inconvenience this may cause and look forward to having you visit us when we reopen.
Museum Management
Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park, Cayman Islands
Earth Day Open House -FREE ADMISSION
Mon April 22 9.00am – 5.30PM
Activities for Seniors in North Side, Bodden Town and East End
Older Persons are invited to the following events that have been organised this month by their district’s community development officers:
North Side
●Tuesday, 16 April 2019 – Computer classes – North Side Library, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.,
●Tuesday, 23 April 2019 – Bingo – United Church Hall, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Contact: Flavia Gardner at 926-0490.
Bodden Town
●Tuesday, 30 April 2019 –The Benefit of Natural Remedies – Webster United Church Hall, 10 a.m-1p.m.
Contact: Flavia Gardner at 926-0490.
East End
Tuesday, 30 April 2019 – Craft session – East End Civic Centre,10 a.m.-1 p.m.
East End – 925-5543
Cayman Brac/Little Cayman – 916-7310.
Cayman Batabano
SAVE THE DATES
J’ouvert – Saturday 27 April – 4:00am – 8:00am
Le Masque – Thursday 2 May
Friday Nite Fete – “Outta De Blue” – Friday 3 May
Batabano Food Festival – Saturday 4 May – 12pm – 12pm midnight
Cayman Carnival Adult Parade – Saturday 4 May – 1:00pm – 6:00pm
Pan and Pooches on Parade – Friday 10 May – 6:00pm
Family Fun Day – Saturday 11 May – 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Cayman Carnival Jr. Parade – Saturday 11 May – 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Join a mas band for Cayman Carnival Batabano 2019!
Tribal Carnival; Fresh Carnival; Illusions; Revel Unit; Kaotic; Party Animals; Fenomenal; Local Carnival; Renegade Mas; Azucar; Cayman Aids Foundation;
Cayman Islands Seafarers Association General Meeting, on Tuesday 16 April
The Cayman Islands Seafarers Association wishes to inform all Members that there will be a General Meeting, on Tuesday 16 April at 7:30 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.
Ministry of Community Affairs’ Bullying, Young Men at Risk Presentations
The Ministry of Community Affairs is inviting the public to the following community presentations it is hosting with the Alex Panton Foundation from next month:
Bullying
Tuesday, 30 April – East End – 6.30-8p.m., East End Civic Centre
Wednesday, 8 May – North Side – 6.30-8p.m., North Side Civic Centre
Tuesday, 21 May – George Town – 6.30-8p.m., South Sound Civic Centre
Young Men at Risk
- Wednesday, 5 June – Bodden Town – 6:30-8p.m., Bodden Town Civic Centre
- Wednesday, 19 June – West Bay – 6:30-8p.m., John Gray Memorial Church
- Wednesday, 3 July – East End – 6:30-8p.m., East End Civic Centre
- Wednesday, 7 August – George Town – 6:30-8p.m., South Sound Civic Centre
List of Public Holidays for 2019
Good Friday: Friday, 19 April;
Easter Monday: Monday, 22 April;
Discovery Day: Monday, 20 May;
Queen’s Birthday: Monday, 10 June
Constitution Day: Monday, 1 July;
Remembrance Day: Monday, 11 November;
Christmas: Wednesday, 25 December; and
Boxing Day: Thursday, 26 December.
Local Artists
Art Nest Creative Community Studio – “Nurturing Creativity”
Offers a wide variety of activities for all ages
www.artnestcayman.com
Email: [email protected]
VAS (Visual Arts Society)
Various events and activities
Contact Mary McCallum
(345) 546-9422
www.visualartcayman.com or www.facebook.com/visualartcayman
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
Opportunities
Open Canvas VAS (Visual Art Society)
Every Wednesday 7:00pm – 11:00pm
At Karoo Restaurant Terrace at Camana Bay
Easels provided – no fee required
For more info contact [email protected] or [email protected]
Camana Bay Artisan Market
Display artwork for sale
Every Wednesday, 12:00pm – 7:00pm
The Paseo, Camana Bay
Contact [email protected]
Cayman Islands Craft Market
Come out and support our local artists
Items on sale include prints and original pieces
Monday to Friday 8:30pm – 3:00pm
Corner of Boilers Road and South Church Street, George Town
(345) 949-0049
OTHER COMMUNITY EVENTS (In Date Order)
TUE APR 16
Hearing Love’s Voice
As part of Holy Week, you’re invited to Hearing Love’s Voice on Tuesday (16 Apr) at 6pm at St. George’s Anglican Church, Courts Road, Eastern Ave, George Town
Sickle Cell Support Group Meeting
The next sickle cell support group meeting is planned for Tuesday, 16 April 2019 at 7:30 pm at the Women’s Health Waiting Room at the Health Services Authority. The public is invited. For further information, please contact the genetics coordinator at [email protected] or phone 244-2630.
OPM Computer Classes
Older Persons are invited to the following events that have been organised this month by their district’s community development officers:
North Side
●Tuesday, 16 April 2019 – Computer classes – North Side Library, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
All age swim meet
The All age swim meet for primary schools is 9am at the Government Pool in Cayman Brac on Tuesday (16 Apr).
WED APR 17
Touchstone of Love
As part of Holy Week, you’re invited to The Touchstone of Love on Wednesday (17 Apr) at 6pm at St. George’s Anglican Church
THU APR 18
Love’s Eternal Banquet Supper
As part of Holy Week, you’re invited to Love’s Eternal Banquet Supper, followed by Washing of Feet, Holy Eucharist and the Stripping of the Alter at 6pm at St. George’s Anglican Church on Thursday (18 Apr)
Mass of Lord’s Supper
- Mass of Lord’s Supper will be held on Holy Thursday (18 Apr) at 7pm at St. Ignatius as well as Stella Maris in Cayman Brac
FRI APR 19
Good Friday Service
- You’re invited to Good Friday Service at the Church of God at Breakers, on the seaside on Friday (19 Apr) with morning service at 10am, afternoon service at 2pm and evening service at 5pm. For transportation, call 9287377
Good Friday Services
- St. George’s Anglican Church invites you to Good Friday Services Stations of the Cross at 8am followed by The Celebration of the Lord’s Passions from 12pm to 3pm on Friday (19 Apr)
The Cantata: Then Came The Morning
- The Cayman Islands Male Voice Choir presents The Cantata: Then Came The Morning on Friday (19 Apr) at 7pm at Elmslie Memorial Church
Stations of the Cross
On Good Friday (19 Apr) St. Ignatius, Christ the Redeemer and Stella Maris will host Stations of the Cross at 12pm and Passion Service at 1pm.
Good Friday All Day Meeting
The Church of God Universal in East End is hosting an all-day meeting on Good Friday (19 Apr) with services at 1015am, 230pm and a programed entitled It’s All Because of Jesus at 715pm.
Combined Church Choir Easter Cantata
The Combined Church Choir Easter Cantata is Friday (19 Apr) at 630pm at the Aston Rutty Center.
SAT APR 20
Holy Week Pilgrimage
As part of Holy Week, you’re invited to a Pilgrimage from St. George’s Anglican Church to John Gray High School on Saturday (20 Apr) at 430am followed by a Breakfast at Smith Cove. A Day of Reflection will be held from 10am to 2pm at Sea Orchard Retreat in West Bay.
Easter Vigil Mass
St. Ignatius will be hosting Easter Vigil Mass at 730pm on Holy Saturday (20 Apr)
SUN APR 21
Easter Sunday Service
- St. George’s Anglican Church is hosting a 5am Service of Light on Sunday (21 Apr)
Easter Sunrise Service
- Easter Sunrise Services will be held at 6am on Sunday (21 Apr) at 7 Mile Public Beach, Red Bay Dock in South Sound and Coe Wood Beach in Bodden Town
Easter Sunday Mass
Easter Sunday (21 Apr) Mass will be held at 8am at St. Ignatius, 9am at Christ the Redeemer, 10am at St. Ignatius, 11am at Christ the Redeemer and Stella Maris, 12pm at St. Ignatius and 6pm at St. Ignatius.
Vacation Bible School
The SDA Church at Creek is hosting Vacation Bible School for ages 4 thru 11 from 5pm to 730pm April 21st – 25th.
MON APR 22
Easter Monday Mass
Easter Monday Mass (22 Apr) will be held at St. Ignatius at 830am.
TUE APR 23
OPM Bingo
Older Persons are invited to the several events that have been organized this month by their district’s community development officers. On Tuesday (23 Apr) North Side residents are invited to Bingo at United Church Hall from 10am to 1pm. Call 926-0490 for more information.
THU APR 25
Little Cayman Vehicle Licensing Visit
The Little Cayman Vehicle Licensing Visit is Thursday (25 Apr) from 9 to 230pm in the Little Cayman District Office.
FRI & SAT APR 26 & 27
Trusting God for the Impossible
The Church of God Chapel Women’s Ministry celebrates their 10th anniversary with Trusting God for the Impossible April 26th from 7 to 9pm and April 27th from 8am to 330pm at the Family Life Center. To register, call 949.9393.
SAT APR 27
St. Ignatius Garage and Car Boot Sale
St. Ignatius is hosting a garage and car boot sale on Saturday (27 Apr) in support of the St. Ignatius Food Pantry. The event is from 6am to 1am at Loyola Hall and the School Car Park.
National Trust’s Craft Class: Rag Rug
The National Trust’s Craft Class: Rag Rug is Saturday (27 Apr) from 10am to 1230pm at Mission House.
Trusting God for the Impossible
The Church of God Chapel Women’s Ministry celebrates their 10th anniversary with Trusting God for the Impossible April 26th from 7 to 9pm and April 27th from 8am to 330pm at the Family Life Center. To register, call 949.9393.
8th Annual Little Cayman Agriculture Show
The 8th Annual Little Cayman Agriculture Show is Saturday (27 Apr) at Blossom Village Park. Call 916.4874 for more information.
SUN APR 28
National Trust’s Breakfast with the Blues
National Trust’s Breakfast with the Blues is Sunday (28 Apr) from 930 to 1130am at the Blue Iguana Habitat at the Botanic Park.
Dr. John Hugh Cummings Memorial walk
The Dr. John Hugh Cummings Memorial walk is scheduled for April 28th. Each year all of the proceeds from the walk go towards the JH Cummings Scholarship fund. The event starts at 6:30am at the ICCI Campus. Refreshments will be provided and dogs (on a leash) are welcome.
ODAAT Boat Trip
One Dog At a Time is hosting a fundraising Boat Trip on the Allura Catamaran on Sunday (28 Apr) leaving from Salt Creek at 1pm. For more informration, you can email [email protected] or call 9173370.
TUE APR 30
Bullying Presentation
The Community Affairs Ministry and the Alex Panton Foundation invites you to a presentation on Bullying, Young Men at Risk at the East End Civic Center on Tuesday (30 Apr) from 630 to 8pm
Law Reform Commission Discussion Paper Submissions
The Law Reform Commission would like to remind stakeholders and members of the general public that comments on the Discussion Paper entitled “The Enforcement of Mortgage-type Security Over Real Estate: Is Reform of The Law Necessary?”are due by 30 April 2019.
The Discussion Paper was prepared in response to a referral by the Honourable Attorney General requesting that the Law Reform Commission review and consider whether it is necessary to reform the law relating to the enforcement of mortgage-type securities over land and, in particular, over residential properties.
This request followed a heightened level of public comment, and concern, regarding the number of such procedures in the recent past, colloquially referred to as ‘foreclosures’. The dominant theme of the public commentary has been the level of hardship, it is claimed, that has been experienced by the owners of residential properties, who have been affected by these procedures.
The paper may be viewed on the following website: www.lrc.gov.ky or www.gov.kyor a copy may be collected from the Offices of the Commission.
Submissions should be forwarded to the Director of the Law Reform Commission either (a) electronically to [email protected] or (b) in writing, by post or hand delivered to the LRC office at 4th Floor Government Administration Building, Portfolio of Legal Affairs, 133 Elgin Avenue, George Town, Grand Cayman, P.O. Box 136, Grand Cayman KY1-9000.
The Benefit of Natural Remedies
Older Persons are invited to the several events that have been organized this month by their district’s community development officers. On Tuesday (30 Apr) Bodden Town residents are invited to The Benefit of Natural Remedies – Webster United Church Hall, 10 a.m-1p.m. Call 926-0490 for more information. There is also a Craft Session for East End residents from 10am to 1pm at East End Civic Center. Call 925.5543 for more information.