Cayman: CISA Social cancelled

Sat March 14 2020

The Cayman Islands Seafarers Association will be closed for the next 2 weeks with cancellation of the upcoming March Social on Tuesday. 

The President on behalf of the Association will keep all its members up to date, be in touch by phone and extend our prayers for safe keeping.

Should any member need to contact him, he can be reached on 916-3334.

Port Authority Shuts Down Rumors

The Cayman Islands Port Authority wishes to advise the public that a false voice message has been circulating on Whatsapp which alleges that Government is not allowing any containers to come into the island.

The Port Authority would like to reassure the public that there is no cause for concern.

The Port Authority discharged Caribe Navigator last night and Tropic Jade is scheduled for the evening of March 6. Caribe Mariner is scheduled for discharge for the evening of March 7, 2020.

To keep updated on reliable and factual information the public is strongly encouraged to refer to official government sources and social media channels.

For general information on the coronavirus visit www.gov.ky/coronavirus or for public health specific information visit www.hsa.ky/public-health/coronavirus and listen to news broadcasts on Radio Cayman.

Youth Parliament 2020

WHO:                                            Youth Parliamentary Organising Committee Chairperson, Ms Barbara Conolly

WHAT:                                         Opening ceremony and proceedings of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association 13^th Youth Parliament

WHEN:                                         Commonwealth Day, Monday, 9 March 2020, 10.30 am

WHERE:                                       Legislative Assembly

PARTICIPANTS:                         Governor, Premier,Youth Parliament participants, parents, teachers, students, MLAs, government officials

BACKGROUND:                         The participants take part in the annual event held as part of Commonwealth Day celebrations.

Social Work Month to Focus on Awareness Raising

CAYMAN ISLANDS (GIS) – The Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) will be highlighting the far-reaching impact of social workers this March. Social Work Month 2020’s theme is “Social Workers Generations Strong,” and will be reinforced by the following DCFS events:

■ Monday, 9 to Tuesday, 31 – Social Work Month Exhibition: “Social Workers Generations Strong,” Government Administration Building Gallery, 8.30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

■ Tuesday, 17 – World Social Work Day Dress for a Cause Photo Opp, Government Administration Building front steps, 9.15 a.m. sharp

■ Tuesday, 17 – Social Work Month Discussion Panel: “The Evolution of Social Work Practice in the Cayman Islands,” Constitution Hall, 4.30 p.m.- 6 p.m.

Cayman Carnival Dates

SAVE THE DATES 2020
Cayman Carnival Jr. Parade – Saturday 2 May – 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Le Masque – Thursday 7 MayJ’ouvert  – Saturday 9 May 12 am – 4am
Batabano Food Festival – Saturday 9 May – 12 noon – 12 midnight Cayman Carnival Adult Parade – Saturday 9  May  – 1:00pm – 6:00pm

FRC Celebrates Honouring Women Month 2020 Throughout March

The Family Resource Centre (FRC) is celebrating Honouring Women Month (HWM) in March with the following events:

■ Sunday, 8 – HWM International Women’s Day Brunch, Kimpton Seafire Resort, 11a.m. – 2 p.m. – Tickets $125 pp/table for 10 available, email [email protected]

■ Sunday, 15 – Colour Me Purple 5K Run/Walk, SafeHaven, 6.30 a.m. Register atwww.caymanactive.com/registrations/purple

■ Wednesday, 25 – Empowering Women Through Employability, Family Resource Centre, Apollo House West, 87 Mary Street, 5.30 p.m.

■ Tuesday, 31 – HWM Closing Reception, Government House, 6.30 p.m. (invitation only).

For further information, call the FRC at 949-0006, visit www.frc.ky or Family Resource Centre on Facebook.

Family Resources Announces Free 2020 Programmes

The Family Resource Centre (FRC) proudly presents the following free, interactive programmes, starting in February and March, to help parents and strengthen family ties.
■ Family Skills (6 February – 9 April, 6 p.m.) – Learn effective behaviour-management strategies to support your children and equip your family with skills to improve all relationships. For families with children ages 6-11.
■ Co-Parenting (3 February – 6 April, 5.30 p.m.)– The weekly sessions for families raising children between two separate households will help adults navigate with the successful transition from a one- to a two-home family. 
■ Young Parents Services (4 February – 30 May, 9 a.m.) – This weekly parenting programme for young parents (16-25 yrs old) is designed to assist attendees with parenting skills to build and improve parent parent-child bonding
■ Positive Discipline (4 February – 24 March, 12 p.m.) The weekly Lunch & Learn workshops will focus on teaching you positive parenting strategies to help and handle challenging behaviour. For parents with children ages 5-12 years old.
■ Digitally Distracted (5 May – 26 May, 12 p.m.) – This weekly Lunch & Learn will give you the practical tools to support you parenting your digitally distracted child(ren). For parents with children of all ages.
For further details, call FRC on 949-0006, or email [email protected]. FRC is now located at Apollo House West, 87 Mary Street, 2nd Floor, George Town.

Cayman Islands Public Holidays 2020

All public holidays for 2020, with the exception of the Queen’s Birthday holiday in June, are now confirmed.
· The Queen’s Birthday holiday is anticipated to be on Monday, 15 June but remains subject to confirmation.
· Christmas holidays take place around the weekend next year.
Grand Cayman (GIS) – The Deputy Governor’s Office has confirmed public holidays in the Cayman Islands for 2020, with the exception of the Queen’s Birthday.
The United Kingdom traditionally celebrates Her Majesty’s birthday by holding the Trooping of the Colour ceremony on the second Saturday in June. As such the public holiday in the Cayman Islands is likely to be Monday, 15 June 2020. Confirmation is expected in early 2020.
The 2020 public holidays are:
New Year’s Day: Wednesday, 1 January;
National Heroes Day: Monday, 27 January;
Ash Wednesday: Wednesday, 26 February;
Good Friday: Friday, 10 April;
Easter Monday: Monday, 13 April;
Discovery Day: Monday, 18 May;
Queen’s Birthday: Monday, 15 June (UNCONFIRMED);
Constitution Day: Monday, 6 July;
Remembrance Day: Monday, 9 November;
Christmas: Friday, 25 December; and
Boxing Day: Monday, 28 December.

OTHER COMMUNITY EVENTS (In Date Order)

SUN MAR 8

International Women’s Day Brunch

The International Women’s Day Brunch is Sunday (8 Mar) at 11am at the Kimpton Seafire. Contact the Family Resource Center for more information.

5K Walk/Run for Youth

Cayman Islands Conference Youth Ministries Department is hosting a 5K Walk/Run for Youth on Sunday (8 Mar) at South Sound docks at 630am.

All Day Meeting of the Church of God Full Gospell Hall in Savannah

You’re invited to the annual All Day Meeting of the Church of God Full Gospell Hall in Savannah on Sunday (8 Mar) with Sunday school at 945am, morning worship at 11am, praise service at 2pm and evangelistic service at 715pm. For free transportation, call 926.4063

MON MAR 9

Social Workers Generations Strong Exhibition

The Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) will be highlighting the far-reaching impact of social workers this March. Social Work Month 2020’s theme is “Social Workers Generations Strong.’ On Monday (9 Mar) a new exhibition “Social Workers Generations Strong,” will open at the Government Administration Building Gallery for display 8.30 a.m. – 5 p.m. through March 31st.

Creek and Spot Bay Primary School PTA Meeting

The Creek and Spot Bay Primary School PTA Meeting is at 7pm on March 9th at Spot Bay Primary School Hall. The West End Primary PTA Meeting is also that night at 7pm in the school hall.

TUE MAR 10

Basic Writing Skills

The Chamber of Commerce is hosting a course on Basic Writing Skills on March 10th at 1230pm. To register, head to caymanchamber.ky.

WED MAR 11

Special Olympics AGM

Special Olympics invites you to the annual general meeting on Wednesday (11 Mar) at the Truman Bodden Sports Complex at 6pm.

A response to artificial intelligence (individual, collective and Christian response to AI)

The Centre for Theological Leadership Training is hosting a free seminar with Reverend Dr. Roderick Hewitt – A response to artificial intelligence (individual, collective and Christian response to AI) from Monday March 9^th to Wednesday March 11^th, 7 to 9pm at the Family Life Center.  Call 922-3902 for more information.

THU MAR 12

Little Cayman Licensing Visit

The Little Cayman Licensing Visit is March 12th from 9 to 230pm at the Little Cayman District Office.

Circle of Life Seniors Coffee and Tea Time

The Department of Children and Family Services: Circle of Life Seniors Coffee and Tea Time is March 12th from 10am to 12pm in Cayman Brac.

Community Thatch Plaiting Class

The Community Thatch Plaiting Class is March 12th from 7 to 9pm at Heritage house.

Immigration: Work Permits

The Chamber of Commerce is hosting a course on Immigration: Work Permits on March 12th at 9am. To register, head to caymanchamber.ky.

Little Cayman Licensing Visit

The Little Cayman Licensing Visit is March 12th from 9 to 230pm at the Little Cayman District Office.

Libraries Health Symposia

On Thursday, 12 March the Cayman Islands Public Library Services (CIPLS) will host the third in a series of Libraries Health Symposia geared at disseminating the relevant basic health information to the members of the various communities.  Community Mental Health Officer, Mr Fernando Green will be the presenter at the one-hour event, which commences at 4:30 pm, at the West Bay Branch Library under the theme “Promoting Healthy Communities”.

FRI MAR 13

Layman E. School Sr. High School Careers Fair

The Layman E. School Sr. High School Careers Fair is March 13th

SAT MAR 14

9th Annual PAWS fundraiser dinner

The 9th Annual PAWS fundraiser dinner will be held at Grand Old House in South Sound on March 14th. Tickets are $150 and can be purchased by calling 916.1731.

SeaLand Adventure Aquathlon

SeaLand Adventure Aquathlon is Saturday (14 Mar) at 3:45pm. Register online at caymanactive.com

Annual Women’s Day Symposium

Faith Hospital Women’s Health in association with Rotary Club of Cayman Brac and Brac Insurance Associates presents their Annual Women’s Day Symposium on March 14th from 630 to 11am at the Aston Rutty Center.

National Trust next speaker series

The National Trust’s next speaker series will feature David Laux, the Team Leader of Ectotherms at Wellington Zoo, New Zealand. His presentation is titled An Unexpected Journey: A Geckos Tale. The Talk starts at 5pm on March 14th at Hard Rock Café.  For tickets, email [email protected].

SUN MAR 15

Color Me Purple 5K Fun Run

Color Me Purple 5K Fun Run is Sunday (15 Mar) at 630am. Register online at caymanactive.comThe Family Resource Centre (FRC) is celebrating Honouring Women Month (HWM) in March. On Sunday (15 Mar) there will be an HWM Color Me Purple 5K Walk/Run at 630am at Safe Haven.