iNews Briefs & Community Events
Cayman: Planning Department to host session on application and permit process
The Department of Planning in the Ministry of Commerce, Planning and Infrastructure will host an information session on the planning application and permit process at the Family Life Centre on Thursday, September 5, 2019, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
The aim of the session will be to provide information and guidance on the planning process to persons in the development community so as to reduce delays in the application submission process.
Some of the topics that will be covered include planning application submission process, planning application review process, permit application submission process, permit application review process, submitting re-reviews and modification of approved plans, releasing permits and certificate of occupancy process.
Persons interested in attending the session are requested to confirm their attendance via email at[email protected].
Cayman: CTLT
Cayman: Traffic Advisory for Miss World Cayman Islands Motorcade, 31 August
The Miss World Cayman Islands Motorcade will be taking place on Saturday, 31 August, beginning at 9:00AM at Andy’s Rent-A-Car off Roberts Drive in George Town. The procession will leave at 9:00AM and travel to East End via Shamrock Road, travel around through North Side, and return to George Town via Frank Sound Road and Shamrock Road. The procession will make a stop at Lucky Slice on South Church Street, for lunch, before proceeding to West Bay via West Bay Road. They will then return to Andy’s by 5:00PM.
Motorists are advised to exercise caution on Saturday, and to expect slight delays if travelling behind the motorcade.
Cayman: National Emergency Notification System testing
Hazard Management Cayman Islands and the Department of Public Safety and Communication are to begin testing the National Emergency Notification System’s Radio Alert System this week. We would be grateful if you could assist with informing the public about these tests.
All radio broadcasts will be briefly interrupted on the following dates whilst we conduct this important testing.
Friday 30th August – attention signal tone only
Tuesday 3rd September at 11:30am – attention signal tone and text to speech message
Friday 6th September at 11:30am – attention signal tone and text to speech message
During the test, the below message will be played advising the public that it is a test.
Beep. Beep. Beep.
This is the Cayman Islands Government with a coordinated test of the National Emergency Notification System. Broadcasters are testing equipment used to warn you during an emergency. This concludes the test.
Beep. Beep. Beep.
Cayman: CARE QUIZ NIGHT
Cayman: DCI Hosts Anti-Money Laundering Workshop for Real Estate Agents, Brokers and Property Developers
The Department of Commerce and Investment (DCI) will host an anti-money laundering and counter terrorist financing capacity building workshop for real estate agents, brokers and property developers at the Government Administration Building’s barista café on Thursday, 29 August, from 4:00 p.m.
The workshop is aimed at assisting such businesses to become compliant with international standards and anti-money laundering and counter financing of terrorism laws and regulations.
Registration for the workshop is still open. Relevant stakeholders can send an email to [email protected].
Cayman: Travel Discounts for Participants in DG’s 5K on Cayman Brac
Participants in the 2019 DG’s 5K on Cayman Brac on Sunday, 15 September are encouraged to take advantage of the following offers, courtesy of Cayman Airways and Cayman Brac Beach Resort.
Cayman Brac Beach Resort is offering participants a 10% room discount. Please mention DG’s 5K when making the reservation and note you will need to provide proof of residency (passport or voter’s ID) to waive the room tax. To make reservations, please call 948-1323.
Cayman Airways is also offering a 15% discount to economy fares for travel between Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac for flights:
· from Grand Cayman on 13 – 14 September
· to Grand Cayman on 15 – 16 September.
The discount is available from this evening (Wednesday, 28 August 2019) for online purchase only on www.caymanairways.com using the promotional code AHC12. All provisions and rules of the fare purchase will apply.
Cayman: Join us for our 3-Part Hurricane Ivan Speaker Series!
From Cayman Islands National Museum
VOLUNTEER AS OFFICIAL DG’s 5K PHOTOJOURNALIST
Amateur photographers are invited to become official DG’s 5K photojournalists at this year’s upcoming events. Volunteers will be part of a great cause, have an opportunity to have their work featured and build their portfolios.
Volunteers may contribute through photos, videos, articles, news reports, interviews and event reports.
Once selected, citizen journalists will receive information guidelines and other important information at photojournalism workshops. Workshops are scheduled to be held on Friday 13 September for Cayman Brac volunteers and Friday 27 September for Grand Cayman volunteers.
Please register interest to join the DG ‘s 5K team of photojournalists at the provided link:https://forms.gle/BUS5TL3oLsUngGXV9
Registration deadlines are:
- Cayman Brac Wednesday, 11th September
- Grand Cayman Wednesday, 25th September
Enquiries can be sent to [email protected].
Please note that participating in the DG’s 5K event as a photojournalist is a volunteer activity thus monetary compensation is not provided. However, volunteers will receive an event t-shirt, a certificate of contribution signed by the Deputy Governor as well as exposure and experience in serving the Cayman Islands and opportunity to develop a photography portfolio.
Cayman: Department of Commerce and Investment Office Closure
The Department of Commerce and Investment (DCI) would like to notify the public that their office will be closed at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, 27 August 2019, to facilitate a staff meeting.
DCI will resume normal business hours on Wednesday, 28 August 2019.
DCI staff apologises for any inconvenience the closure may cause.
“Steve Higgins & Friends Concert series return to The Cayman Islands!” Sun SEP 1 6PM
The Marriott Beach Hotel, West Bay Road “The Music of the Heart” concert
Tickets are $25 and can be obtained from Funky Tangs, Super Stitch, Lions Club members, or calling 949 2833, 916 5008, and 925 9134.
Cayman: Business Men’s Breakfast
The Grand Cayman chapter of the Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship International is having its monthly breakfast on Saturday August 31st at 7:30am, at Aroma restaurant in Camana Bay. There will be open sharing.
CAYMAN DRAMA SOCIETY INTO THE WOODS- TICKETS ON SALE!
Click here now to get your tickets for our big musical of the year!
James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone’s favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece… and a rare modern classic. The Tony Award-winning book and score are both enchanting and touching.
The story follows a Baker and his wife who wish to have a child; Cinderella who wishes to attend the King’s Festival; and Jack who wishes his cow would give milk. When the Baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a Witch’s curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse. Everyone’s wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later with disastrous results.
One of Sondheim’s most popular works, Into the Woods is a musically sophisticated show with the opportunity to feature actors adept at dark comedy. Designers will especially enjoy highlighting the fantastical elements of this magical word.
INTO THE WOODS is presented through special arrangement with MTI. All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com
*We recommend this show as a PG due to mild violence and moderate adult themes*
Visit CDS website at: https://www.cds.ky/?mc_cid=450b358599&mc_eid=7dd5b9efca
Cayman: Office Closures: Needs Assessment Unit
The Needs Assessment Unit (NAU) wishes to advise the public that its offices in Grand Cayman andCayman Brac will close from 3 p.m. on Thursday, 29 August 2019, for a staff meeting.
Normal office hours will resume on Friday, 30 August.
The NAU apologises for any inconvenience the closures may cause.
Cayman: One Month until DG’s 5K Challenge on Cayman Brac
The countdown is on to the 2019 DG’s 5K Challenge! With one month to go until the Cayman Brac event, prospective entrants are reminded to register on Cayman Active at www.caymanactive.com/dg5k.
This year, the first 400 registrants across both events will receive a special edition cap, so sign up quickly to avoid disappointment!
A reminder, that the 2019 walk/run will be held on the following dates:
· Sunday, 15 September 2019 – Cayman Brac
· Sunday, 29 September 2019 – Grand Cayman
Remember, the DG’s 5K Challenge is committed to promoting a more sustainable Cayman Islands. Please bring your own water bottle to the event (water will be provided).
The beneficiaries for this year’s event will be: the Cayman Islands Crisis Centre (CICC), the Special Needs Foundation Cayman (SNFC) and the Alex Panton Foundation.
For more details, please follow the DG’s 5K Challenge Facebook page athttps://www.facebook.com/DG5KChallenge/ and remember to use the hashtag #DG5KChallenge2019 in all your training photos.
List of Public Holidays for 2019
Remembrance Day: Monday, 11 November;
Christmas: Wednesday, 25 December; and
Boxing Day: Thursday, 26 December
OTHER COMMUNITY EVENTS (In Date Order)
TUE AUG 27
Speaker Series: Wreck of the Ten Sail
The National Museum is hosting a Speaker Series: Wreck of the Ten Sail on August 27th from 6 to 730pm. Log on to museum.ky for more information.
WED AUG 28
Young Men at Risk
The Community Affairs Ministry and the Alex Panton Foundation invites you to a presentation on Young Men at Risk on Wednesday (28 Aug) at the North Side Civic Center from 630 to 8pm.
THU AUG 29
Little Cayman Vehicle Licensing Visit
The Little Cayman Vehicle Licensing Visit is August 29th from 9am to 230pm in the District Office.
Community thatch plaiting class
The community thatch plaiting class is on August 29th from 7 to 9pm at Heritage House in Cayman Brac. Contact [email protected] for more information.
FRI AUG 30
District Look Ya! East End
The National Museum is hosting District Look Ya! East End on August 30th from 10am to 2pm. Log on to museum.ky for more information.
Consumer Protection Regulations Public Consultation
The Utility Regulation and Competition Office (‘OfReg’) is launching a consultation on the proposed Consumer Protection Regulations (Fuels Sector). The Office considers that it is in the interest of the public to regulate the terms and conditions under which services and products in relation to the Fuels Sector are provided by prescribing quality standards. All interested parties are encouraged to read the document and to submit any comments, with supporting evidence. The consultation document can be downloaded at www.ofreg.ky. Responses to the consultation must be submitted to OfReg on or before 5 p.m., 30 August 2019 and are to be submitted by email to [email protected]
SAT AUG 31
CIIPA Charity Run Walk Run for YMCA
CIIPA Charity Run Walk Run for YMCA is Saturday (31 Aug) at 6am at Cricket Square. Register at caymanactive.com.
Summer Story Time
The Cayman Islands Public Library in Bodden Town is hosting Summer Story time with Uncle Vic every Saturday from July 20th through August 31st at 1030am.
THU SEP 5
Planning Dept to Host Session on Application and Permit Process
The Department of Planning in the Ministry of Commerce, Planning and Infrastructure will host an information session on the planning application and permit process on Thursday, September 5, 2019, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
The aim of the session will be to provide information and guidance on the planning process to persons in the development community so as to reduce delays in the application submission process.
Some of the topics that will be covered include planning application submission process, planning application review process, permit application submission process, permit application review process, submitting re-reviews and modification of approved plans, releasing permits and certificate of occupancy process.
