iNews Briefs & Community Events
BBC’s Rupert Wingfield-Hayes and team expelled from North Korea
From BBC
Rupert Wingfield-Hayes and the team were in North Korea ahead of a rare ruling party congress
BBC correspondent Rupert Wingfield-Hayes and his team have been expelled from North Korea after being detained over their reporting.
Our correspondent, producer Maria Byrne and cameraman Matthew Goddard were stopped by officials on Friday as they were about to leave North Korea.
Wingfield-Hayes was questioned for eight hours by North Korean officials and made to sign a statement.
All three remained in Pyongyang before flying to Beijing on Monday.
After arriving in Beijing, Byrne tweeted that they were “very happy” to be back but were not doing any interviews.
The BBC team was in North Korea ahead of the Workers’ Party Congress, accompanying a delegation of Nobel prize laureates conducting a research trip.
The North Korean leadership was displeased with their reports highlighting aspects of life in the capital.
At a news conference on Monday, a North Korean government spokesperson said Wingfield-Hayes and his colleagues had been “speaking very ill of the system”.
A BBC spokesman said: “We are very disappointed that our reporter Rupert Wingfield-Hayes and his team have been deported from North Korea after the government took offence at material he had filed.
“Four BBC staff, who were invited to cover the Workers Party Congress, remain in North Korea and we expect them to be allowed to continue their reporting.”
IMAGE: BBC correspondent Rupert Wingfield-Hayes in North Korea Image caption
For more: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-36244994
Sweett Group admits trying to bribe UAE officials in UK enforcement action
By Kathleen Harris Contributed by Arnold & Porter (UK) LLP From International Law Office
On December 2 2015 Sweett Group PLC – a global provider of professional services for the construction and management of building and infrastructure projects – disclosed that it had admitted that employees paid bribes to win business in the Middle East.(1) The Serious Fraud Office subsequently confirmed that Sweett Group had been charged under Section 7 of the Bribery Act with failing to prevent bribery in connection with securing and retaining contracts related to the building of a hotel in Dubai.(2) Allegations of bribery against Sweett Group first surfaced years ago in the Wall Street Journal, leading the company to conduct an internal investigation.
For further information on this topic please contact Kathleen Harris at Arnold & Porter LLP by telephone (+44 20 7786 6100) or email ([email protected]). The Arnold & Porter website can be accessed at www.arnoldporter.com.
Child Month Games Night
The Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is inviting families for an evening of board games at the Book Nook in Galleria Plaza, West Bay Road and at the Aston Rutty Civic Centre in Cayman Brac.
The game night is an annual event on the Child Month calendar and will be held at both locations on Thursday 12 May, 2016 from 6.00pm to 8.00pm.
The Book Nook offers discount coupons as winning prizes. Dinner is provided by Papa John’s Pizza.
For more information contact the Department of Children and Family Services on 949-0290 and [email protected]
Italy’s Special Envoy to the Caribbean meets with St.Kitts-Nevis Foreign Affairs Minister Brantley
From Times Caribbean
Photo caption: (l-r) Special Envoy of the Republic of Italy for Caribbean States, His Excellency Paolo Sepi and Minister of Foreign Affairs in St. Kitts and Nevis Hon. Mark Brantley at the Nevis Island Administration’s office at Bath Hotel on May 05, 2016
NIA CHARLESTOWN NEVIS (May, 05, 2016) — Special Envoy of the Republic of Italy for Caribbean States, His Excellency Paolo Serpi paid a courtesy call on St. Kitts and Nevis Minister of Foreign Affairs Hon. Mark Brantley, at the Nevis Island Administration’s (NIA) office at Bath Hotel on May 05, 2016.
Mr. Brantley told the Department of Information at the end of the visit that the meeting was centred on deep discussions concerning Italy’s bid to be a member of the United Nation’s Security Council.
He explained that there were two available seats in the Council but Italy, Sweden and the Netherlands are vying for the positions and each is making its case.
“We have longstanding relations with all three but certainly a fond relationship with Italy as well and so our purpose for this meeting is really to hear from them whether or not, with our support, they would champion the issues which are of importance to the people of St. Kitts and Nevis and the wider Caribbean. So we look forward to this continued debate and discussion,” he said.
Mr. Brantley also noted that they discussed other areas of mutual interest including the issue of blacklisting, Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and climate change, a matter which impacts both the Caribbean and Italy, which is made up of a number of islands.
The Foreign Affairs Minister added that they also looked into areas in which Italy could offer scholarships for training and renewable energy initiatives and best practices, since Italy had done well in the area of renewable energy.
DCI to Close Early on Wednesday and Thursday
The Department of Commerce and Investment (DCI), including its Business Licensing Counter on the first floor of the Government Administration Building, will close from 1:30pm on Wednesday and Thursday, 11-12 May, for a staff training event.
On both days, the DCI office will open from 8:30am to 1:30pm and the licensing counter will open from 9:00am to 1:30pm before closing.
DCI will have normal working hours on Friday, 13 May. The main office will operate from 8:30am to 5pm, and the licensing counter will open from 9:00am to 4pm.
DCI staff apologise for any inconvenience the closure may cause. For more information please call 945-0943 or email [email protected]
Jamaica Politician Faye Jacobs commits suicide
From The Gleaner
Former JLP candidate for Westmoreland Central Faye Reid Jacobs
Politician Faye Reid Jacobs is believed to have killed herself last night.
The police say Jacobs was found dead around 8.30 last night in Long Mountain, St Andrew.
The police have not released the circumstances of the death, but it is believed that she drank a poisonous substance, some of which was found beside her body.
Jacobs, who was a businesswoman was the Jamaica Labour Party’s Westmoreland Central candidate for the 2014 by-election.
She was beaten by the People’s National Party’s Dwayne Vaz.
For more: http://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20160509/politician-faye-jacobs-commits-suicide
Shanique Myrie found not guilty of beating estranged husband
By Nation News From St Lucia News Online
NATION NEWS – Shanique Myrie was found not guilty of beating her now estranged husband, Troy Pusey, by a court in Harford, Maryland, in the United States on Thursday.
However, Pusey claimed that she used obeah to win the case.
Myrie, 28, became a household name after winning a high-profile case against Barbados in 2011. She faced the court in Hartford, Maryland, after she was charged with assaulting her husband earlier this year.
“He said I chased him down with knife, and I kicked him in his groin. That I punched him on his hand and that he did surgery on, and stuff like that,” Myrie told the STAR.
“He went on the stand and told a bag of lies, contradicting himself, and the judge saw him for the liar that he is.”
For more: http://www.stlucianewsonline.com/international-shanique-myrie-found-not-guilty-of-beating-estranged-husband/#sthash.wmtcz793.dpuf
Closure of DEH Grand Cayman
The Department of Environmental Health (DEH) is advising the public that its Grand Cayman Offices will close at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, May 10th to facilitate a general staff function.
The George Town Landfill site will be operating with limited staff from 12 noon until normal closing hours. Businesses that need to dispose of large amounts of waste at the George Town landfill are asked to do so before the 12 noon closure; however, the 24-hour public drop-off area will remain open to facilitate disposal of small amounts of waste from residential customers.
All of the DEH offices and the landfills on Grand Cayman will re-open for normal business on Wednesday May 11th.
The department sincerely apologises for any inconvenience this closure may cause to the public.
For more information, contact DEH main administrative office at 949-6696 or the solid waste unit at 949-8793.
End of May Deadline for Seafarers’/Veterans’ Updates
Seafarers, Veterans and their spouses have until 31 May 2016 to provide their current information to the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development.
The Ministry is in the process of updating its health insurance database and has already distributed the relevant forms.
Any seafarer, veteran or spouse who has yet to receive such a document may provide a postal address to the Ministry so that the form can be mailed to them. Once completed, forms may be dropped off or mailed to the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development, 3rd Floor Government Administration Building, Elgin Avenue, Grand Cayman, PO Box 131, KY1-9000.
This request was initially made in July 2015 and those Seafarers, Veterans and their spouse who have responded to the initial request need not do so again.
Individuals seeking assistance may contact the Ministry at email:
[email protected] or phone: 244-2224.
Failure to respond may result in the discontinuation of health insurance benefits.
Cayman Islands: Call for Hurricane Shelter Volunteers
The Department of Children and Family Services is inviting individuals to sign up as shelter volunteers for this year’s Hurricane Season.
The Shelter Operations 2016 Hurricane Training for Shelter Managers & District Representatives Volunteers for this year’s Hurricane Season will be held over two days on Wednesday 25 May and Thursday 26 May at the Prospect Primary School Hall from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Registration begins promptly at 5:30 p.m.
All volunteers MUST complete both days of training.
For more information contact Ernesto Carter at the Department of Children and Family Services on 949-0290 or
email [email protected] (GIS)
COMMUNITY EVENTS (Date Order)
TUE MAY 10
Basic Grammar & Writing Skills Part 2
The Chamber of Commerce presents Basic Grammar & Writing Skills Part 2 by Catherine Tyson on Tuesday (10 May) from 9:00 a.m. — 4:30 p.m. at their office in Governors Square. Register online at www.caymanchamber.ky
WED MAY 11
Revelations Explained
Expires 15 May
The Countryside Church of God in East End presents: “Revelations Explained”.. Services will be held May 11-15, Wednesday through Saturday at 7:15 p.m, Sunday at 11:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Bookends Club
The Bookends Club is meeting on Wednesday (11 May) at 630pm at Books and Books.
THU MAY 12
Legal Bootcamp Series: Immigration: Caymanian Status & Naturalisation
The Chamber of Commerce presents its Legal Bootcamp Series: Immigration: Caymanian Status & Naturalisation by Nick Joseph on Thursday (12 May) from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at their office in Governors Square. Register online at www.caymanchamber.ky
FREE SME Workshop: Tips for Developing and Running a Website
The Chamber of Commerce presents a FREE SME Workshop: Tips for Developing and Running a Website by Rasheed Girvan of Jamaica Yellow Pages on Thursday (12 May) from 5:30 p.m. — 7:30 p.m. at their office in Governors Square. Register online at www.caymanchamber.ky
Child Month Boards Games Evening
As part of Child Month, you’re invited to a Boards Games Evening at the Book Nook and the Aston Rutty Civil Center in Cayman Brac on Thursday (12 May) from 6 — 8pm
FRI MAY 13
All Nations United Pentecostal Church Week of Service
The All Nations United Pentecostal Church is hosting one week of services on Sunday (8 May) at 11am and 7pm as well as Monday — Friday (9 — 13 May) at 730pm nightly.
Be Informed ESO Business Survey Workshop
The Chamber of Commerce presents a free BE INFORMED ESO Business Survey Workshop on Friday (13 May) from 9:30 am — 11:30 am at their office in Governors Square. Register online at www.caymanchamber.ky
SAT MAY 14
Tiny Tots Open house
Tiny Tots is having its Annual Open house on Saturday (14 May) from 10am until 2pm. The theme for the event is “A Day on the Farm” and activities will include face painting, rides on the horses, games and other craft activities. Food & refreshments will also be available.
Cayman Invitational
The Cayman Invitational is Saturday (14 May) at 4pm at the Truman Bodden Sports Complex.
Flow 800M Sea Swim
The Flow 800M Sea Swim is Saturday (14 May) at Governor’s Beach. Log on to caymanactive.com to register.
Child Month Little Cayman Family Fun Day
As part of Child Month, you’re invited to a Family Fun Day at Blossom Village Park in Little Cayman from 10am until 4pm on Saturday (14 May)
SUN MAY 15
Way of the Cross Gospel Series
The Creek Seventh-day Adventist church on Cayman Brac invites you to the “Way of the Cross Gospel Series” which runs May 15th to June 4th. Services are held at 7:15 nightly and at 9:15am on Sabbaths.
DEW Cycling Classics Circuit Race 1
The DEW Cycling Classics Circuit Race 1 is Sunday (15 May) at 7am. This week’s circuit will be road race at Batabano. Log on to caymanactive.com to register.
Child Month Little Cayman Church Service
As part of Child Month, you’re invited to a Church Service and Lunch at the Little Cayman Baptist Church from 11am until 2pm on Sunday (15 May)
2nd Annual Pines 5K Walk/Run
The 2nd Annual Pines 5K Walk/Run is Sunday (15 May) with walkers starting at 630am and Runners at 7 at the Holiday-Inn. Registration is $15 and you can register online at caymanactive.com.
MON MAY 16
Ignite Youth Congress
The All Nations UPC Youth Department presents Ignite Youth Congress on Monday (16 May) from 9am until 4pm
Discovery Day Jam family Fun Day
You’re invited to a Discovery Day Jam family Fun Day on Monday (16 May) at the Black Pearl Skate Park at Grand Harbor from 3 — 7pm.
9th Annual Discovery Day 5K
The 9th Annual Discovery Day 5K is Monday (16 May) at 630pm at Nexus Way.
Family Fun Day
The George Town Adventist Church Community Services Department presents Family Fun Day –touching lives through Christian Services. It’s a Big Fish Fry Fundraiser in aid of the Children Back to School Assistance Fund on Discovery Day (16 May) from 9 am until 3pm at the George Town SDA Church Parking lot.
Cayman Islands Skateboard Assoc to promote family interaction
On May 16, Discovery Day, Calvary Chapel and Mountain Dew are partnering with the CI Skateboard Association to promote family interaction. It’s during these times that many children become involved in crime or anti-social behavior.
TUE MAY 17
Superior Business Writing
The Chamber of Commerce presents Superior Business Writing by Catherine Tyson on Tuesday (17 May) from 9:00 a.m. — 4:30 p.m. at their office in Governors Square. Register online at www.caymanchamber.ky
Child Month Child Protection Presentation
As part of Child Month, there will be a child protection presentation for preschool owners at the South Sound Community Center at 630pm on Tuesday (17 May)
WED MAY 18
Sunrise Spring Concert
The Sunrise Adult Training Centre invites the public to its annual Spring Concert at the Harquail Theatre on Wednesday (18 May) at 7pm. Come and experience the Sunrise Centre’s version of the Broadway musical Mamma Mia!
Cayman Islands: Conservation Council Meeting 18 May 2016
The National Conservation Council will hold a general meeting on Wednesday May 18th, 2016, from 2pm to 5pm in the ground floor meeting room (1038) of the Government Administration Building (Grand Cayman). This meeting is open to observers from the public. The Agenda of the meeting will be available at the DoE website (www.DoE.ky<http://www.DoE.ky>).
Floetry
Floetry is Wednesday (18 May) at 630pm at Books & Books.
THU MAY 19
Child Month Snuggle and Read
As part of Child Month, you’re invited to Snuggle and Read at Cayman Academy from 6 — 8pm on Thursday (19 May)
FRI MAY 20
SharKY poster competition
The Department of Environment and Marine Conservation International invite primary and high school students to participate in our SharKY poster competition as part of the SharKY Fest to help raise awareness about Cayman’s sharks and the shark conservation law. To enter, students should create a poster on the importance of sharks to our coasts and reefs. Submit posters by mail or in person to Dept. of Environment by 4PM on Friday (20 May.) Log on to doe.ky for more information.
SAT MAY 21
Gospel Explosion
Eastern Apostolic Church presents Gospel Explosion on Saturday (21 May) at 7pm at Mary Miller Hall. Food will be on sale.
Rotaract Blue Fred Speirs VG 5K
The Rotaract Blue Fred Speirs VG 5K is Saturday (21 May). Log on to caymanactive.com to register.
Rugby Big Game 6: Cayman Vs. Bahamas
You’re invited to watch Rugby Big Game 6: Cayman Vs. Bahamas on Saturday (21 May). Log on to caymanrubgy.com for more.
Child Month Prayer Breakfast and Brac Family Day
As part of Child Month, you’re invited to a Circle of Love Prayer Breakfast at the Mariott Hotel on Saturday (21 May) from 830am. This will be followed by a Family Fun Day at South Side public beach in Cayman Brac from 10am until 2.
SUN MAY 22
Marriage and Family Enrichment Series
The West Bay Church of Christ presents its annual Marriage and Family Enrichment Series under the theme Fireproof my Marriage. The event is Sunday — Friday (22 — 27 May) at 10am, 11am and 7pm on Sunday and weekdays at 7 o’clock.
DEW Cycling Classics 19/38 and 57 Mile Road Race
The DEW Cycling Classics 19/38 and 57 Mile Road Race is Sunday (22 May) at 7am at Clifton Hunter. Log on to caymanactive.com to register.
Sneakers and Tiaras 5K Fun Run
The Sneakers and Tiaras 5K Fun Run is Sunday (22 May) at 6am at Holiday Inn. Log on to caymanactive.com to register.
THU MAY 26
Inspired Lifestyles with Donna – Summer Programmes
See us at the upcoming HR Conference at the Ritz Carlton, May 26th.
May Events at Camana Bay
This is the month to celebrate Mom and we have a number of festivities, including a family portrait session, Mom & Me cooking classes, brunches and Mats & Mimosas – a free morning class that encourages moms and children to stay well together through a relaxing and invigorating yoga session. Runners and walkers, get your gear ready for the 9th Annual Discovery Day 5K on Monday, 16 April. Budding chefs can also get ready to celebrate Food Revolution Day on Saturday, 21 May with a special cooking class.
Wednesday 11 May
6:30-7:30pm
Books & Books
9th Annual Discovery Day 5K
Monday 16 May
6:30am
Nexus Way
Floetry
Wednesday 18 May
6:30-7:30pm
Books & Books
Food Revolution Day Kids’ Cooking Class
Saturday 21 May
12-1pm
Gardenia Court
Easy Entertaining Cooking Class
Tuesday 24 May
6-8pm
Cuisine of the Sun Dinner
Thursday 26 May
7pm
Ortanique
Vegan Essentials Cooking Class
Tuesday 31 May
6-8pm
