iNews Briefs & Community Events
McAlpine & Associates awarded Cayman Islands airport expansion contract
It was announced last Wednesday (25) that McAlpine and Associates has been awarded the contract to commence work on the Phase 2 of the Owen Roberts International Airport expansion project.
The contract is for $42.5 million.
Ground breaking will commence 14 days after the notice to proceed is given. The date for this has not been announced.
Spots Still Left for Cayman Islands Young At Arts® Auditions
Aspiring actors, dancers and musicians still have an opportunity to audition for the Young At Arts® (YAA) Summer Theatre Arts Intensive which is produced annually by the Cayman National Cultural Foundation and supported by Butterfield.
Auditions will take place on Saturday 28 May 2016, starting at 10 a.m. at the Harquail Theatre. Booking an audition time is essential as spaces are limited.
Performers ages 14 – 22 must prepare a memorised monologue, one to three minutes in length, as well as a dance, or song, or piece of music that will be played on an instrument. In addition, performers must be prepared to take direction on stage when asked by adjudicators.
Call backs will take place if required. Students will be advised within one week of auditioning if they have been selected.
CNCF will offer a total of three scholarships for exceptional performers who are in need of financial assistance.
The YAA Intensive will begin 5 July and end with a weekend of shows 5 – 7 August. For more on the programme or to book an audition, send an email to [email protected] or call 949-5477. Additional information can be found on artscayman.org/young-at-arts.
Cayman Islands Smoking Cessation Classes: ‘I Can Quit’
The Public Health Department reminds smokers who wish to quit the habit that there are still some spaces left for the upcoming smoking cessation classes the department is offering. Classes start on 1 June 2016 from 5.15 p.m. to 6.45 p.m. every Wednesday for 7 weeks in the Public Health Waiting Room.
Registration deadline is 26 May, 2016.
For more information or to sign up, contact the Public Health Department on 244-2889/244-2621, or email [email protected] or [email protected]
Celebrate Cayman’s sharks
Join other ocean lovers to celebrate Cayman’s sharks and the first anniversary of our new Shark Protection Law
There will be prize-giving for the SharKY Poster Competition.
Short talks by researchers will be given throughout the day.
We will be hosting an under water short film screening.
Also, there will be a photo exibition by Ellen Cuylaerts.
-Free snorkeling sign-up
-Free finger food
-Free White Tip Beer*
-Shark-themed cocktails
-Shark-themed ice cream
-Free face painting
-Shark-themed kids activities throughout the afternoon
DATE: 4TH JUNE 2016 | WHEN: 12 PM TO 5 PM
WHERE: DIVETECH, WB, LIGHTHOUSE POINT
ENTRY: FREE! FAMILIES, FISHERMEN WELCOME!
FOR MORE INFO VISIT WWW.DOE.KY/SHARKY_FEST OR JOIN our group on FACEBOoK SharKY Fest
Climate change effects threaten Caribbean population, economy:
MEXICO CITY, May 24 (Xinhua) — The surface of 70 percent of the beaches in the Caribbean reduces every year due to climate change, putting the region’s population and its tourism at risk, warned a United Nations (UN) agency here on Tuesday.
Climate change is a challenge for the Caribbean nations’ sustainable development, said the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) in a report published during its 36th session, which was attended by 30 ministers and vice ministers of member countries and will be wrapped up in Friday.
Besides its “serious consequences” for the local population, “climate change has also affected marine and land resources that are fundamental to the pillar of the subregion’s tourism,” said the agency.
The ECLAC said that the subregion is also faced with “high levels” of unemployment, poverty and crime among young people, partly due to a weak growth in recent years.
“The combination of poverty and environmental vulnerability puts in danger a large part of the rural and urban population living in poverty,” it added.
The ECLAC also said another development challenge that afflicts the subregion is the “unsustainable” level of debt accumulated by the regional countries, which have been among the most indebted around the globe.
To achieve growth and development in the subregion, the UN commission proposed to create a resilience fund to guarantee the financing of projects for mitigating climate change and reducing debts.
SOURCE: http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2016-05/25/c_135386708.htm
Two Students Missing In Floods
From Caribbean News Service
KINGSTON, Jamaica, May 25 2016 – Rescue teams were expected to resume their search Wednesday for two students of the Paul Bogle High School in St. Thomas after they were reportedly swept away by flood waters on Tuesday night.
The unidentified students were walking along the Cheswick main road when they were swept away and efforts by residents to rescue them were affected by a power outage in the community.
Residents said that a nearby river had overflowed its banks causing the water to flood the area as a result of the heavy rains on Tuesday.
A team from the National Works Agency (NWA) is expected to assess the impact of flooding in sections of St. Thomas.
On Tuesday, sittings at the Morant Bay Resident Magistrate’s Court were cancelled because the building was flooded. The court is expected to re-open later on Wednesday.
For more on this story go to: http://caribbeannewsservice.com/now/two-students-missing-in-floods/
Trump: I’ll Debate Bernie for Charity
From newsmax
Image: Trump: I’ll Debate Bernie for Charity
Chances are likely slim, but what about a Donald Trump-Bernie Sanders debate heading into the crucial June 7 California primary?
That possibility surfaced Wednesday, even if in a jocular tone, in an indirect exchange between the Republican billionaire real estate mogul and the senator who Hillary Clinton hasn’t been able to bump from the Democratic presidential sweepstakes.
On ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” Trump said he enjoyed watching Clinton’s increasingly heated sparring with Sanders.
“I had no idea it was going to be so nasty,” said Trump, who said he’d be happy to engage Sanders in a one-on-one debate — as long as significant money goes to charity.
Sanders said on Twitter he’d welcome that. “Game on. I look forward to debating Donald Trump in California before the June 7 primary.”
For more: http://www.newsmax.com/Politics/US-Campaign-2016-Trump-Sanders/2016/05/26/id/730813/#ixzz49nO15nk8
Baylor University removes Ken Starr as President
From Newsmax
Image: Baylor University Removes Ken Starr as President
Baylor University has removed Kenneth Starr as president and will fire head football coach Art Briles because of concerns of the handling of sexual abuse scandals involving football players, the school announced on Thursday.
In the past several months, Baylor, the world’s largest Baptist college, has been criticized for not thoroughly investigating reports of rapes of female students by its male athletes.
Starr, the former independent counsel charged with investigating Bill Clinton during his presidency, will move to the role of chancellor and remain a professor at Baylor University Law School. Briles is suspended with intent to terminate, the college said in a statement.
In March, a former student at Baylor brought a negligence lawsuit in federal court against the school, accusing it of acting callously and indifferently after she was raped by a Baylor football player.
In a separate scandal, Baylor football player Sam Ukwuachu was sentenced last year by a Texas judge to six months in jail for sexually assaulting a fellow student in 2013.
That incident raised questions about how Baylor investigates sexual assaults. The judge in the trial deemed the school’s investigation so insufficient that he barred defense from citing it.
Briles compiled 65-37 record at Baylor since becoming head coach in 2008.
Cricket: Windies face new danger
By Azad Ali From Caribbean Life
West Indies is in danger of replacing Bangladesh at the bottom of the table in the latest International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Test rankings.
The regional team has slipped 11 points, leading Bangladesh by just eight points, according to the ICC latest ICC Test rankings.
Although the team has retained its eighth position, it has dropped from 79 points to 65.
The gap between the Caribbean side and ninth-ranked Bangladesh has been slashed from 29 points to just eight points.
The ICC said with the annual update the results from 2012-13 are no longer included in the calculations and outcomes from the 2014-15 series are weighted at 50 percent.
Meanwhile, the Australians have opened up a six-point lead over India at the top of the rankings, while India now leads third-placed Pakistan by just one point.
For more: http://www.caribbeanlifenews.com/stories/2016/6/2016-05-27-azad-windies-ranking-cl.html
COMMUNITY EVENTS (Date Order)
FRI 27 MAY
Cleveland’s kidnapping survivor – Ritz Carlton, Grand Cayman
Cayman Islands Crisis Centre fundraiser
Cayman Islands’ Dress Down Day Supports Student Meals
The Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and Feed Our Future is hosting its annual Child Month dress down day on Friday 27 May, 2016 in Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman.
One of the biggest fundraisers for the Feed Our Future school lunch programme, the dress down day is to encourage school students, businesses and individuals to donate for those in need.
All persons asked to dress in bright colours to support the day or purchase a commemorative t-shirt for $15. To purchase a Feed Our Future t-shirt call 916-0923.
For more information contact the Department of Children and Family Services on 949-0290 and [email protected] .
Brac Movie Night
The Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is inviting families in Cayman Brac to a movie night.
A part of the DCFS’s Child Month celebrations, the Movie Night offers a fun and exciting way to share quality time by watching a family friendly movie.
The movie night will be held at the Aston Rutty Civic Centre on Friday 27 May, 2016 from 7:00 pm to 9:00pm. Popcorn will be provided.
For more information contact the Department of Children and Family Services on 949-0290 and 948-2331 or [email protected]
All Stars Netball Club Funrdaiser
The All Stars Netball Club is hosting a fundraising fish fry on Friday (27 May) from10am until 4pm at Frank Hall Homes Parking Lot.
Rundown
The next showing of “Rundown” is set for Friday (27 May). Friday and Saturday shows begin at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 6 p.m. One three shows remain in Grand Cayman and one show is planned for Cayman Brac on June 4th.
FRI MAY 27 & SAT MAY 28
Cayman Islands Meals on Wheels Annual Coin Collection Drive
Please note that the Meals on wheels Coin Collection drive will be held this year a little later on May 27th and 28th. volunteers will be outside all supermarkets on the island as well as Kirks Home Centre and AL Thompsons hardware. for those companies that see heavy traffic i.e. banks, collection boxes will be available for that week.
For more information please don’t hesitate to call
Pat Bazell-Taylor
916-6249
SAT 28 MAY
Cayman Islands’ Young At Arts® Auditions
Aspiring actors, dancers and musicians are invited to audition for Young At Arts® (YAA) Summer Theatre Arts Intensive which is produced annually by the Cayman National Cultural Foundation and supported by Butterfield.
Auditions will take place on Saturday 28 May 2016, starting at 10 a.m. at the Harquail Theatre. Booking an audition time is essential as spaces are limited.
Performers ages 14 – 22 must prepare a memorised monologue, one to three minutes in length, as well as a dance, or song, or piece of music that will be played on an instrument. In addition, performers must be prepared to take direction on stage when asked by adjudicators.
Call backs will take place if required. Students will be advised within one week of auditioning if they have been selected.
CNCF will offer a total of three scholarships for exceptional performers who are in need of financial assistance.
The YAA Intensive will begin 5 July and end with a weekend of shows 5 – 7 August. For more on the programme or to book an audition, send an email to [email protected] or call 949-5477. Additional information can be found on artscayman.org/young-at-arts.
Charity Yoga Event
You’re invited to a charity yoga event on Saturday (28 May) at 11am at the ARC at Camana Bay. Proceeds raised with go to the National Trust, Feed our Future and Cayman Animal Rescue Enthusiasts.
Butterfield 800m Sea Swim
The Butterfield 800m Sea Swim is Saturday (28 May) at 4pm at Governor’s Beach. Log on to caymanactive.com to register.
Child Month Cupcake Wars
Stage is Set for Child Month Cupcake Wars
The stage is set for the 2016 Child Month Cupcake Wars. Team Vargas, the winning Cayman Brac team, will take on five other baking teams at the finals on Saturday 28 May at the Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman.
Taking on team Vargas are Sweet Sensations, Cupcake Queens, Dip and Dab Cupcakes, Baking Bumblebees, and the substitute team Sugar Rush Bakers of the National Youth Culinary Programme. The teams were announced on the radio show Talk Today on Wednesday 18 May. Registration for the competition is now closed.
The competition, now in its 4th year, challenges bakers to create two cupcakes, one using fruit in the recipe, as well as a diabetic friendly cupcake. The public is welcomed to watch the judging from 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Space is limited in the judging room.
The competition is sponsored by the Youth Services Unit, Kiwanis Club, Caribbean Utilities Company (CUC), Department of Children and Family Services, The Ministry of Tourism and the Layman Scott Senior High School.
For more information email [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>.
Team members:
* Vargas – Captain Jzane Vargas, teammates Haylie Tibbetts, Jhadarie Smith
* Sweet Sensations – Captain Charles CJ Evans and teammate Tanya Henderson
* Cupcake Queens – Captain Jenel Rankin, teammates Kaelyn Oliver and Khyla Oliver
* Dip and Dab Cupcakes – Captain Riley Doyle teammates Ciara Bradley and Kayla Bradley
* Baking Bumblebees – Captain Alisha Kee, teammates Adelaide Walton and Carmella Ylagan
* Sugar Rush Bakers – Captain Chambria Dalhouse, teammates Shantoy Guthrie and Gabriella Watson
Business Men’s Breakfast Meeting
The Grand Cayman chapter of the Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship International is having its monthly breakfast on Saturday May 28th at 8:00am, at The National Gallery of the Cayman Islands. A tour of the current show will follow.
Come out to hear the how God is making a difference in the life of men like you, right here in Cayman.
Under 12 Satellite Academy Netball Festival
The Cayman Islands Netball Association presents its Under 12 Satellite Academy Netball Festival at the Truman Bodden Sports Complex on Saturday (28 May) from 4 — 6pm.
CISBA Small Business Expo
The CISBA Small Business Expo is Saturday (28 May) from 9am until 5pm in Sir Vassel Johnson Hall at the UCCI Campus.
SUN MAY 29
DEW Cycling Classics Circuit Race 2
The DEW Cycling Classics Circuit Race 2 is Sunday (29 May) at 7am from Cost U Less. Log on to caymanactive.com to register.
Child Month Family Fest
As part of Child Month, you’re invited to a Family Fest at the Agriculture Grounds from 10am until 4pm on Sunday (29 May)
Special Olympics Church Service
The 2016 Special Olympics Committee invites you to a church service at Elmslie Church on Sunday (29 May) at 1030am.
Evening of Thanksgiving
The Church of God Universal invites you to an evening of Thanksgiving with a special performance by the Universal Gospel Singers on Sunday (29 May) at 7pm.
God’s Health Plan
God’s Health Plan, a free seminar series, will be held May 29th — Jun 12th at 7pm on Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays as well as at 11am on Sabbath.
Family Fest
The Department of Children and Family Services in conjunction with the Seventh-day Adventist Churches, presents Family Fest on Sunday (29 May) from 10.00am to 4.00pm at the Stacy Watler Agriculture Pavilion in Lower Valley.
MON MAY 30
Let’s Stay Together
The Bethesda Counseling Centre and Margaritaville invite you to Let’s Stay Together: The Marriage Course, starting Monday (30 May) for five Mondays from 7:00 to 9:00pm at Margaritaville. For details and registration call 949-7923 or email [email protected]. Childcare available.
Cayman Islands LA State Opening date announced
The LA State Opening, which will include the Throne Speech, Budget Address and Policy Statement, will take place on Monday, 30 May 2016 commencing at 9:40 a.m. Members of the public are to be seated by 9:30 a.m.
Jury Reporting Date
Jurors in the current session must report on Monday (30 May) at 945am.
TUE MAY 31
Session on mother to child HIV transmission
Educational sessions to discuss the elimination of mother to child HIV transmission and congenital syphilis will be held on Tuesday (31 May) at 4pm in the Hibiscus Conference Room at Cayman Islands Hospital.
Legal Bootcamp Series: Landlord & Tenant Relationship
The Chamber of Commerce presents its Legal Bootcamp Series: Landlord & Tenant Relationship by Sarah Allison on Thursday (31 May) from 9:00 am — 11:00 am at their office in Governors Square. Register online at www.caymanchamber.ky
Providing Optimum Customer Service
The Chamber presents the Providing Optimum Customer Service by Catherine Tyson on Tuesday (31 May) from 9:00 am — 4:30 pm at their office in Governors Square. Register online at www.caymanchamber.ky
Seafarers Information Update
Seafarers, veterans and their spouses have until Saturday (31 May) to provide their current information to the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development. Call 244-2224 for more information. Failure to respond may result in the discontinuation of health insurance benefits.
Special Olympics Aquatics
The 2016 Special Olympics Committee invites you to the Aquatics event on Tuesday (31 May) at the Lions Pool at 530pm.
WED JUNE 1
Special Olympics Football
The 2016 Special Olympics Committee invites you to the Football event on Wednesday (1 Jun) at 530pm at the Truman Bodden Sports Complex.
THU JUNE 2
Special Olympics Bowling & Basketball
The 2016 Special Olympics Committee invites you to the Bowling event on Thursday at 3:30pm at Kings Gym as well as to Basketball at 530pm at the First Baptist Church Gym.
FRI JUNE 3
Cayman National Choir & Orchestra Presents The Queen’s 90th Birthday Celebration Concert
Bullying: Legislation, Policy or Both
The Cayman Islands Law Reform Commission is asking for public comment a Discussion Paper: “Bullying: Legislation, Policy or Both”. The Paper can be found online at www.lrc.gov.ky. Submissions can be emailed to [email protected] or delivered to the Director of the Law Reform Commission at the Government Administration Building.
Consumer Protecton: Entrenching Consumer Supremacy in Cayman Islands Legislation
The Cayman Islands Law Reform Commission is asking for public comment a Discussion Paper: “Consumer Protection: Entrenching Consumer Supremacy in Cayman Islands Legislation”. The Paper can be found online at www.lrc.gov.ky. Submissions can be emailed to [email protected] or delivered to the Director of the Law Reform Commission at the Government Administration Building.
SAT JUNE 4
Shark Family Fun Day
Celebrate Cayman’s sharks and the first anniversary of the country’s Shark Protection Law at Divetech in West Bay on Saturday (4 Jun) from 12 — 5pm. There will be free snorkeling, finger food, White Tip, face painting and shark-themed activities for kids.
CI Little League annual fundraiser
You’re invited to the CI Little League annual fundraiser with a$10,000 grand prize on Saturday (4 Jun) at 6pm. For more information or for raffle tickets, call 916.5643.
Caywriters Writing Workshop
Caywriters Writing Workshop is Saturday (4 Jun) from 1230 — 2pm at the George Town Library. Register online at caywriters.com.
THU JUNE 9
Book Launch By J. Lemuel Hurlston
June Events at Camana Bay
We want to help you celebrate Dad this Father’s Day. From a family portrait session with Picture This Studios in beautiful Gardenia Court to a cooking class for dads and kids to whip up tasty treats at Bon Vivant, there are ample opportunities for bonding experiences this Father’s Day at Camana Bay.
With summer approaching, we have some exciting events to welcome this school’s-out season, including the return of our popular Moonlight & Movies series and a cooking class featuring the king of the grill, the Big Green Egg. Foodies can also enjoy an unforgettable night with a feast under the stars at Ortanique’s pig roast.
Here is a quick look at our special events:
Budding Chef Summer Tween Classes
Every Tuesday, 31 May through 28 June
3:45-4:45pm
Bon Vivant
Isy B. Fashion Show
Thursday 2 June
6-8pm
Sand Angels
Tai Chi
Sunday 5 June
8:30am
The Crescent
Moonlight & Movies: Summer Series
Every Tuesday, June through August
7pm
Gardenia Court
The Bookends Club
Wednesday 8 June
6:30-7:30pm
Books & Books
Father’s Day Portraits
Saturday 11 June
9am-12pm
Gardenia Court
Indian Infusion Cooking Class
Tuesday 14 June
6-8pm
Bon Vivant
Easy Entertaining Cooking Class
Wednesday 15 June
6-8pm
Bon Vivant
Floetry
Wednesday 15 June
6:30-7:30pm
Books & Books
Father’s Day Duo Cooking Class
Saturday 18 June
12-1pm
Bon Vivant
Culture at the Cinema: Shakespeare’s As You Like It
Saturday 18 June
7pm
Regal Cinemas
Big Green Egg and Bourbon Cooking Class
Tuesday 21 June
6-8pm
Bon Vivant
Cayman 27’s Island Living Show
Friday 24 June and Saturday 25 June
5-8pm and 10am-4pm
The Arts & Recreation Centre
Island-Style Cooking Class
Tuesday 28 June
6-8pm
Bon Vivant
Ortanique’s Final Pig Roast
Tuesday 28 June
6-9pm
The Island
Cuisine of the Sun Dinner
Thursday 30 June
5:30-10pm
Ortanique
