iNews Briefs & Community Events
Thousands attend Cayman Islands Batabano
It was a beautiful day last Saturday (7) and thousand s of people took to the streets to watch beauty.
And there was much beauty in the costumes and people walking the streets of Grand Cayman to take part in the annual carnival called Batabano.
Batabano was the brain child of ex Cayman resident Dave Martins who left these shores some years ago to return home to his native Barbados.
He left, many legacies behind and one of them is Batabano that seems to get bigger each year.
It was indeed this year.
Cayman Finance appoints new chairman
Cayman Finance, which represents the financial services industry in the Cayman Islands, has appointed a former Cayman Attorney General as its new chairman.
Cayman Finance, which represents the financial services industry in the Cayman Islands, has appointed a former Cayman Attorney General as its new chairman. Richard Coles was appointed last week at the organisation’s AGM and declared his commitment to further develop Cayman Finance’s relationship with the Cayman Islands Government.
SOURCE: http://hfm.global/hfmweek/news/cayman-finance-appoints-new-chairman/
Worker rescued, rushed to hospital after building collapses at Royalton construction site
By Claudia Gardner, Assignment Coordinator From Jamaica Gleaner
WESTERN BUREAU:
Fire and emergency medical personnel were called into action this morning to rescue a construction worker who was trapped in a rubble following the collapse of a section of a building at the Royalton hotel construction site in Negril, Hanover.
After about half an hour of feverish attempts by rescuers, the construction worker was eventually freed and rushed to hospital.
It’s reported that about 6 o’clock his morning a section of the hotel’s decking collapsed.
According to watch commander at the Hanover Fire Department, Choy Malcolm, four other persons were taken to the Savanna-la-mar hospital.
Malcolm said emergency personnel from the Negril, Lucea and Savanna-la-mar fire stations and Emergency Medical units rushed to the site.
Cayman Islands Seafarers General Meeting
“The Cayman Islands Seafarers Association wishes to inform all Members that there will be a General Meeting, on Tuesday 17 May 2016 at 7:30 PM. in the Seafarer’s Hall, 11 Victory Ave. Prospect.
Cayman Brac: Public Advisory for The Braccanal Parade on Saturday 14th May 2016
The following roads will be closed at 2:30pm to facilitate the procession of the Braccanal Carnival Parade
· Intersection of Gerrard Smith Avenue and Bert Marson Drive to Crawford Drive via Channel Road. (These roads will re-open as soon as the parade passes.)
· South Side West from the Public Beach to Bert Marson Drive and Gerrard Smith Avenue.
· No east bound vehicular traffic from junction of Gerrard Smith Avenue and Bert Marson Drive.
· Motorists east of Public Beach will use Ashton Reid Drive. All drivers between Public Beach and Bert Marson Drive will be required to allow access to the road by the participants.
All road users are urged to exercise caution during the Carnival.
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]
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]
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)
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
Gift of healing Exhibition at National Gallery
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
