iNews Briefs & Community Events
Cayman Finance & Cayman Islands government sign new agreement
Cayman Finance is delighted to announce the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding with the Cayman Islands Government, which serves to enhance the already close working relationship that Cayman’s financial services industry has with Government.
Taking place at a recent Cayman Finance Members briefing event, the signing of this new MoU marks another milestone for Cayman’s financial services industry.
Conference “Cities and Citizenship in Latin America and the Caribbean”
From Eu-Lac Delft, The Netherlands
On June 16th to 17th, the conference titled “Cities and Citizenship in Contemporary Latin America and the Caribbean” will be held in Delft, The Netherlands. It is organised by the Netherlands Association for Latin American and Caribbean Studies (NALACS) and the Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment of the Delft University of Technology.
The participation of over 50 specialised scholars on urban development and citizenship is confirmed, among these Rivke Jaffe from the University of Amsterdam and Clara Irazábal from Columbia University.
The sessions are divided into four topics: Cities and Violence; Cities and Sustainable Development; Cities and Identify; and Open for discussion.
In addition to panel discussions and paper presentations, the event includes a film screening and comic exhibition.
For more information and how to enrol, please visit the official website at: https://citiescitizenship.wordpress.com
US Virgin Islands unique trade environment highlighted at CBP outreach
From Caribbean News Now
WASHINGTON, USA — In an effort to inform a wide audience on the complexities of US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) operations in the US Virgin Islands, the San Juan Field Office delivered an outreach event on Monday in Washington, DC.
The event’s goal was to highlight the USVI’s unique trade environment and the authorities under which CBP operates in this part of the Caribbean.
“Our internal CBP stakeholders are not necessarily aware of the particularities of the US Virgin Islands,” remarked Marcelino Borges, Director of Field Operations for Puerto Rico and the USVI. “Explaining how CBP operates in the USVI, statutory requirements, our history, and what challenges CBP faces in fulfilling its mission is essential to our future efforts to bring trade automation to the USVI.”
Among the topics that were covered in the outreach included USVI customs legislative history, USVI customs laws, USVI unique federal provisions and the USVI trade automation initiative.
The USVI outreach event coincided with the celebration of the tenth anniversary of the National Caribbean American Heritage Month and was coordinated in partnership with CBP’s Privacy and Diversity Office.
During the activity, participants enjoyed light refreshments of select Caribbean food items and listened to authentic Caribbean music by a steel drums performer, who is a CBP officer in the USVI.
The activity celebrated the contributions of Caribbean Americans that have enriched the nation and strengthened every aspect of society, while also creating awareness of steps needed to create new opportunities for CBP’s trade mission in the USVI.
Cayman Islands: Register for the CNCF Summer Arts Camp
Learn new skills while having fun this summer. Registration is open for the Cayman National Cultural Foundation’s Summer Arts Camp.
Set to take place 11 – 19 August, the camp is open to students ages 7 – 16. Children 6 years old are accepted if an older sibling is enrolled in the camp.
Students will engage in activities that focus on the visual, traditional and performing arts, with classes in drama, storytelling, dance, and more. Students will also get to take part in field trips that highlight Cayman’s cultural and maritime heritage.
Registration forms can be found online at www.artscayman.org/creative-kids and are due by Thursday 30 June. Membership cost is $150 per child for seven days. Snacks and lunch are included. Payment is due Friday 15 July.
For more information about the camp you can email [email protected] or call 949-5477.
Cayman Drama Society: Countdown to the funniest show on earth!
Have you got your tickets yet for the funniest play of the year? Join us for The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) Click here for tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-complete-works-of-william-shakespeare-abridged-ticket-sales-in-us-tickets-24974384055?aff=ehomecard
Don’t miss helping us plan for our 2017 theatre season! Join us for Happy Hour and production meeting on Friday, June 3rd. Happy hour starts at 6:30PM
Come out on Saturday June 4th from 7:30pm- Midnight to enjoy live music, singing, dancing and drink specials! Entrance is by donations ( $10 suggestion)! Funds will go to the renovation of Curtain Call Bar, the bar that many of you have created some very special memories in! Live music will be by the amazing ManGoJam! This is an event you won’t want to miss! Tell all your friends!
See you at The Prospect Playhouse!
Cayman Islands: Mud Run organisers call for volunteers
The Pirates Week Festival is seeking 100 volunteers to assist with its upcoming Pirates Trail Mud Run on Saturday 25th June, 2016.
The 5k run and obstacle course is a fundraiser for the Islands’ national festival, Pirates Week (10-20 November, 2016).
Event organisers are looking for both service groups and individuals to pitch in as follows:
The week before the race,
- course set-up
- organising participant packets
On race day,
- registration
- EMS station (must be First Aid/CPR trained)
- water stations
- obstacle management
- lifeguard stations
- photographers
Along with giving back to the community, volunteers will receive a free t-shirt, food and beverages as well as a chance to win a free airline ticket on Cayman Airways (terms and conditions apply. A minimum of 3 volunteer hours is required).
Interested persons, aged 18 and older, will be provided with a short training session on Tuesday 21st June at 5:30pm at the Pirates Week Office.
For more information or to receive a volunteer application from, contact the Pirates Week Office via email at [email protected] or 949-5859/949-5078.
The Pirates Trail Mud Run is set for Saturday 25th June (see flyer attached) at the end of Sparky Drive, Industrial Park at 7:00am. There will be a children’s course (five and up) available.
Register online at www.caymanactive.com before Friday 17th June. Late registration begins on 18th – 22nd June at a higher cost, so register early. Registration details are as follows: Children 5 – 12: $15, Individuals: $40, Teams of four: $120 (Late registration: $50/Individuals | $160/Teams).
The first 200 adults to register get a collectible Pirates Trail Mud Run t-shirt.
NEW to Pirates Trail Mud Run!
2016 registrants will also have the opportunity to win an additional $1,000 in our TUG-O-WAR event.
Eight people can take home the cash prize for an additional fee of only $10 per person/$80 per team!
COMMUNITY EVENTS (Date Order)
THU JUNE 9
Book Launch By J. Lemuel Hurlston
See ‘Lem’ Hurlston’s autobiography “A Life that Counts” is an inspiration for everybody – A MUST READ” at: http://www.ieyenews.com/wordpress/lem-hurlstons-autobiography-a-life-that-counts-is-an-inspiration-for-everybody-a-must-read/
Employment: Basics
The Chamber of Commerce presents a course on Employment: Basics on Thursday (9 Jun) from 9 — 1pm. Register online at caymanchamber.ky.
Diversity in the Workplace
The Chamber of Commerce presents a course on Diversity in the Workplace on Thursday (9 Jun) from 9 — 430pm. Register online at caymanchamber.ky.
FRI JUNE 10
Convention 2016
The Church of God Seventh Day in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands presents Convention 2016 under the theme Jesus, the Hope For This Time and Season at Mary Miller Hall on Friday (10 Jun) at 6pm, Saturday (11 Jun) at 9am and 430pm and on Sunday (12 Jun) at 10am and 6pm.
SAT JUNE 11
Queen’s Birthday Parade
The public is invited to attend official celebrations of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II’s birthday on Saturday (11 Jun.) A parade by the uniformed services begins at 9:30am, and will be followed by a brief ceremony at the Legislative Assembly, recognising recipients of Queen’s Honours. A garden party on the lawn of Government House will immediately follow the ceremony at 10:15 a.m. — 11:45 a.m. A dress code of semi-formal day dress will be enforced. Hats are optional.
Young Image Makers Competition Online Voting
The public is invited take part in Young Image Makers Competition by voting online for their favorite films. Voting runs through June 11th. To access the link, the public can go to www.artscayman.org/young-image-makers.
SUN JUNE 12
Annual All-Day Meeting
You’re invited to the Annual All-Day Meeting at the Church of God Full Gospel Hall in North Side on Sunday (12 Jun) at the North Side Civic Center with morning worship at 11am, praise service at 3pm and evangelistic service at 715pm. There will be special evangelistic services Monday — Friday (13 — 17 Jun) at 730pm.
MON JUNE 13
Burnis Ebanks ‘Lil’B’ Barkers Bay Fishing Tournament
The Burnis Ebanks ‘Lil’B’ Barkers Bay Fishing Tournament is Monday (13 Jun). The event starts at 9 with prizes at 1pm. Call 916.1559 for more information.
4th Annual Queen’s Birthday Tea Party
The National Trust Cayman Brac District Committee invites you to the 4th Annual Queen’s Birthday Tea Party fundraiser and membership drive on Monday (13 Jun) at Heritage House from 4 — 630pm.
TUE JUNE 14
Community Meeting On Little Cayman With Inspector
PUBLIC MEETING
INSPECTOR WENDY PARCHMENT OF THE SISTER ISLANDS
IS CORDIALLY INVITING THE PUBLIC TO A COMMUNITY POLICE MEETING
IN LITTLE CAYMAN
ON TUESDAY the 14th of JUNE 2016
AT THE HURRICANE SHELTER LOCATED ON SPOT BAY ROAD
COMMENCING 6PM – 8PM
SHE WILL BE AT THE POLICE STATION ON WEDNESDAY 15th – THURSDAY 16th JUNE 2016
FROM 10AM – 1PM AND 3PM – 5PM FOR PERSONS WHO WISH TO MEET WITH HER SEPARATELY
NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY, WALK-IN’s ARE WELCOME
PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL POLICE STATION
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AT 948-0100
THU JUNE 16
St. Vincent and the Grenadines Prime Minister to Discuss International Terrorism and Caribbean Preparedness
Thursday, 16 June | 6:00 pm | UCCI Sir Vassel Johnson Hall
Recent international events have posed considerable questions regarding global insecurity.
The multiple manifestations of this encompass radical and extreme religious world views, environmental degradation, food insecurity and the movement of peoples. Of particular urgency is global terrorism.
While it is clear that the Caribbean is not impervious to the reality of international terrorism, it can be argued that the peoples of the region do not know enough of how prepared their countries are.
In the latest installment of the UCCI Distinguished Lecture Series, Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves of St. Vincent and the Grenadines explains the nature of this reality, the extent to which Caribbean countries are affected, or might be, and their levels of preparedness. As an important player in CARICOM, the Prime Minister will outline regional plans to counter global terrorism.
Large groups are encouraged to reserve seats as soon as possible as space is limited.
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
Isy B. Fashion Show
Moonlight & Movies: Summer Series
Every Tuesday, June through August
7pm
The Bookends Club
Wednesday 8 June
6:30-7:30pm
Books & Books
Father’s Day Portraits
Saturday 11 June
9am-12pm
Indian Infusion Cooking Class
Tuesday 14 June
6-8pm
Easy Entertaining Cooking Class
Wednesday 15 June
6-8pm
Floetry
Wednesday 15 June
6:30-7:30pm
Books & Books
Father’s Day Duo Cooking Class
Saturday 18 June
12-1pm
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
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
Ortanique’s Final Pig Roast
Tuesday 28 June
6-9pm
The Island
Cuisine of the Sun Dinner
Thursday 30 June
5:30-10pm
Ortanique
