iNews Briefs & Community Events
Cayman Islands Quotes of the Week
From Donna
There are golden cords that seem to connect everything. I love these two quotes which seem to sum up a lot:
“No not fate. Nothing was fated. Every incident, every event involving people was the result of actions by themselves, or others. Luck was not a random. He knew what was happening, could feel the magnetic pull…but surely, that too was fate. A meeting at a different time and place could have resulted in a different ending. How often had that happened, he wondered. How many people had come together on the wrong occasion? But, that too, wasn’t fate. That was a melding of separate experiences, and contact and recognition of similar hopes and expectations”.
From: Man on Fire…A. J. Quinnell
“Give sorrow words, the grief not spoken whispers the o’er fraught heart and bids it break.”
Shakespeare
Statement from the Cayman Islands Department of Commerce and Investment (DCI) – DCI addresses illegal vending
The Department of Commerce and Investment (DCI) is obligated to abide by all commerce-related legislation – such as the Trade and Business Licensing (TBL) Law. DCI has been following the provisions in the law that relate to the enforcement of illegal vending.
However, the Ministry of Tourism is currently implementing a plan to have vendors regularised and has requested an extension to the time allocated for the issuance of fines – with the TBL Board agreeing to a one-month extension.
While the enforcement process has been delayed, DCI welcomes collaboration with other Government entities and accepts the TBL Board’s ruling on this matter.
For the vendors involved, this decision is not a reprieve, but rather an opportunity to secure a valid business licence – and gain permission to operate on crown land, such as the Public Beach and West Bay docks – to avoid further enforcement action.
Cayman Islands Limited Liability Companies – Open for Business
By Jonathan Green, Julian Ashworth, Henry Smith, Tim Clipstone, Philip Ireland, Barry McGrath, Anthony Webster, James Gaden, Sharon Yap, Paul Govier, Tom Katsaros From Maples
Further to our updates of 18 December 2015 and 9 June 2016, Maples and Calder is pleased to announce that the Limited Liability Companies Law, 2016 came into force on 8 July 2016.
The Registrar of Limited Liability Companies has confirmed that the first available registration date will be 13 July 2016. From this date it will be possible to:
(a) form and register a new Cayman Islands limited liability company (an “LLC”);
(b) migrate an entity organised in another jurisdiction into the Cayman Islands as an LLC (including from Delaware, whether for regulatory or other reasons);
(c) convert an existing Cayman Islands exempted company into an LLC; and
(d) merge an existing Cayman Islands exempted company into an LLC.
A copy of the LLC Law can be viewed here.
For further information, please liaise with your usual Maples and Calder team or any of the contacts above. You may also access our legal guides.
Jamaican Bobsled Team looking to 2018 Olympics
By Caribbean Journal
IMAGE: Jamaican Bobsled Team
The Jamaican Bobsled Teams is looking to Pyeongchang.
The country’s men’s and women’s bobsled teams are beginning to prepare for qualifying for the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea, and they will soon have new sleds.
Japanese manufacturers have announced the donation of three new sleds for the Jamaican bobsled team, following a ceremony at the residence of Japanese Ambassador to Jamaica Masanori Nakano.
“They are accustomed to barely making it because of the lack of resources and funding and they have still astonished the world,” said Jamaican Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Olivia Grange. “So, can you imagine when they get their own brand-new equipment?”
“With Japanese craftsmanship and technology, and the Jamaica Bobsleigh brand, it will be ‘cool runnings’ every time the Jamaica Shitamachi sled touches ice… we are going to be burning on the ice,” she said.
The Jamaican Bobsled Team made its debut at the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary, inspiring the popular film “Cool Runnings.”
The team most recently qualified for the 2014 Sochi Olympics in Russia thanks to the leadership of veteran Winston Watts.
For more: http://www.caribjournal.com/2016/07/08/jamaican-bobsled-team-looking-2018-olympics/#
Digicel IPTV goes with Flow in Caribbean
By Juan Fernandez Gonzalez
Digicel Play is adding Cable & Wireless’s Flow Sports to its line-up across eight Caribbean markets.
From 1 August, sports fans will get access to the Olympics network in the region and a channel that hold rights on the Premier League, the FA Cup and the Bundesliga. Digicel Play customers will still get a wide array of sports content with SportsMax, NBA TV, Fox Sports and ESPN.
The deal sees Digicel Play securing the rights to offer Flow Sports on its packages until the end of 2017 throughout all of its TV markets in the Caribbean; namely Anguilla, Barbados, Dominica, Jamaica, Montserrat, Nevis, Trinidad & Tobago and the Turks & Caicos Islands.
“We are delighted to welcome Flow Sports to our channel line-up,” said John Suranyi, CEO of Digicel Play for the Caribbean and Central America. “This is great news for Digicel Play customers who just love their sports and will be able to enjoy all the action in HD with the ability to pause, rewind and replay those heart-stopping moments.”
For more: http://www.rapidtvnews.com/2016070943546/digicel-iptv-goes-with-flow-in-caribbean.html#ixzz4DwIzpwPl
Caribbean poets meet in Cuba
From CaribFlame
The Meeting of Poets from the Caribbean and the World continued its sessions today in Santiago de Cuba, with the participation of intellectuals and academics from Argentina, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, the Dominican Republic and Cuba.
Teresa Melo, winner of the National Award Nicolas Guillen and the coordinator of the event, told the news agency, Prensa Latina that the colloquium, which is part of the 36th Festival of the Caribbean, maintains its original concept, that of using poetry as an instrument of exchange.
In today’s session, lectures, recitals and presentations have been delivered. At noon, there was a meeting with the writer Edgar Allan Garcia, from Ecuador, to the culture of which the ‘Fire Festival’, as this event is also known, is dedicated this year.
The event’s program includes activities for the community. Thus, the poets and researchers will leave the conference halls and offer recitals at factories and talk to readers in the community.
Several books will be presented, including the novel Ancient Wood, by Margarita Sanchez-Gallinal, the presentation of which will be made by Cuban intellectual Waldo Leyva, winner of the International Award, Casa del Caribe.
The Meeting of Poets from the Caribbean and the World will conclude on Saturday, July 8th, with a call to hold a new edition of the colloquium in 2017, aimed at building bridges of words among writers from the region.
Source/Prensa Latina
CF/IC
For more: http://www.caribflame.com/2016/07/caribbean-poets-meet-in-cuba/
Red Bay Summer Roadworks
Roadworks continue in the Prospect and Red Bay areas; to reconfigure the Red Bay roundabout and enhance the east-west arterial.
Most work is being done during off-peak times to avoid disruptions to traffic.
While work is being done, one of the lanes will be open for traffic as usual, but drivers may also use an alternate lane, as directed.
Please drive carefully, and pay attention to signs indicating lane closures or diversions.
Work in this area is to be completed before the end of August.
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COMMUNITY EVENTS (Date Order)
MON JULY 11
Teen Summit
The Youth Services Unit is hosting a special Teen Summit Monday – Friday (11 — 15 Jul.) The summit will take place at the University College of the Cayman Islands between 8.30 a.m. — 2.00 p.m. for $50 per camper. Registration forms can be found online at www.ysu.gov.ky.
Red Bay Church of God Holiness will hold Vacation Bible School for ages 3-12 Monday — Friday (11- 15 July) from 6:30 – 9PM.
Vacation Bible School
The George Town Wesleyan Holiness Church in Windsor Park is hosting its Vacation Bible School Monday — Friday (11 — 15 Jul) from 9 a.m. – 12 noon
CINICO Billing Malfunction
The Cayman Islands Health Services Authority wishes to advise the public that due to a malfunction in our automated billing system our CINICO insured patients may receive a statement indicating an incorrect balance. Call Patient Financial Services at 244-7506 for more information.
FRI JULY 15
Submissions sought for Grant for the Arts
The Cayman National Cultural Foundation (CNCF) is set to recognise and promote arts and culture in the Cayman Islands through the Grants for the Arts.
As part of the CNCF’s mission to facilitate and preserve all forms of artistic expression in the Cayman Islands a grant programme was created. The grant can be used to bring projects to fruition or support ongoing programmes. In the past the grant has be awarded for training, productions, publications, festivals and special projects.
CNCF is accepting application for the grant. Application forms and guidelines can be found online at www.artscayman.org/grants-for-the-arts. Applications are due Friday 15 July.
SAT JULY 16
Lookya with Mango Season at the Museum
“DATS A MANGO STAIN?!”
In Cayman, mango season is highly anticipated, and the sweet, unique flavor of the mango is enjoyed by all. Locals reminisce on diving up mangoes in the sea and going in the land to find the perfect tree to climb, whether it be for a long, round, or a Julie mango. The maiden plum and cockspur weren’t any match for anyone with mangoes on their mind.
Join us on Saturday, 16th July 2016, from 3−8pm at our first annual Mango Season at the Museum on the Waterfront. Admission is free to the public. Enjoy food and mango products, a mango peeling/eating competition, music by local artists, and arts & crafts and fun for the kids and entire family in a family-friendly environment.
Use the hashtag #DatsAMangoStain on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to create conversation and to share your experiences.
MON JULY 18
Vacation Bible School
The Churches of God Holiness Spot Bay and Watering Place are hosting Vacation Bible School Monday — Friday (18 — 22 Jul) from 6-8pm daily at the Watering Place location. Call 948-0214 for more information
THU JULY 21
Basic Writing and Grammar Skills Part 1
The Chamber of Commerce is hosting a seminar on Basic Writing and Grammar Skills Part 1 at their offices in Governor’s Square on Thursday (21 Jul) at 9am. Sign up at caymanchamber.ky.
THU JULY 28
Basic Writing and Grammar Skills Part 2
The Chamber of Commerce is hosting a seminar on Basic Writing and Grammar Skills Part 2 at their offices in Governor’s Square on Thursday (28 Jul) at 9am. Sign up at caymanchamber.ky.
World Hepatitis Day
Thursday (28 Jul) is World Hepatitis Day under the theme ‘It’s Up To You.’ Log on to caymanactive.com for information about local events.
July Events at Camana Bay
Next month’s public holiday on Monday, 4 July will have a fireworks extravaganza not to be missed. Kids won’t be bored this summer with a variety of camps for all ages, outdoor movies shown under the stars every Tuesday and a summer splash party with prizes to be won. Grownups will enjoy summer savings as the shops mark down prices for one day only and ladies will have the chance to enjoy a ‘healthified’ three-course menu. Moviegoers are also in for a real treat as Regal Cinemas shows the ballet classic, One Man, Two Guvnors.
For more details on our summer festivities, camps and offers; visit camanabay.com/summer.
Here is a quick look at our summer camps:
6th Annual Multi-Sport Camp
5 through 8 July (Week 1), 11 through 15 July (Week 2) and
25 through 29 July (Week 3)
8am-12pm
Camana Bay Sports Complex
Starfish Village Summer Camp
5 July through 25 August
8am-3pm
Starfish Village
Shutterbugs Photography Camp
Mondays, 11 July through 15 August (Ages 8-11) and
Fridays, 15 July through 19 August (Ages 11-16)
9am-12pm,
Picture This Studios
Budding Chef Summer Camp
11 through 15 July
12-1pm
Bon Vivant
8th Annual Basketball Camp
18 through 22 July
8:30am-4pm
The Arts & Recreation Centre
Here is a quick look at our special events:
End-of-School Kids Disco Party
Moonlight & Movies
Tuesdays, July through August
7pm
Gardenia Court
Patriotic Festival
Monday 4 July
5-8pm
The Crescent
Summer Sidewalk Sale
Saturday 9 July
11am
Town Centre
Abacus Restaurant Takeover with Nadine Dumas
Tuesday 12 July
5:30-7:30pm
Abacus
The Bookends Club
Wednesday 13 July
6:30-7:30pm
Books & Books
Ross Tibbetts Book Signing
Friday 15 July
6:30pm
Books & Books
Culture at the Cinema: One Man, Two Guvnors
Saturday 16 July
7pm
Regal Cinemas
Floetry
Wednesday 20 July
6:30-7:30pm
Books & Books
Summer Splash
Saturday 23 July
2-7pm
The Crescent
