iNews Briefs & Community Events
Cayman Islands: CNCF Presents ISABEL – music, song and dance
Early watercolours from the National Collection
Early Watercolours
Rarely displayed watercolour paintings from the early collections of the National Gallery of the Cayman Islands (NGCI) and the Cayman Islands National Museum (CINM) will be on show at the National Gallery throughout summer. The temporary exhibition titled, A Legacy of Light features a wide selection of landscapes, seascapes and architectural studies by both established and lesser-known artists from the Cayman Islands. The exhibition opens to the public 1 July 2016 and ends 16 September 2016.
Members’ Reception
Thursday, 30 June 2016 – 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM
A special late night event for National Gallery members and guests will be held to celebrate the opening of A Legacy of Light. Enjoy live music, cocktails and canapés. New members can signup on the night!
Light & Colour Workshop
Take part in a special watercolour workshop with Lois Brezinski Saturday, 13 August 2016 – 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. This intensive workshop explores the use of watercolours to capture the dramatic effects of light in the tropics. The workshop is designed for all levels and is open to adults and mature teens.
Watercolour Kids Club
Saturday Mornings 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
9 July to 13 August 2016
Free watercolour art activities for kids! These creative drop-in sessions will be sure to inspire families of all levels and abilities. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Bookings are not required.
Take it Home
The gift shop at the National Gallery has a fabulous selection of creative gifts for all ages. Brand new watercolour paint sets, brushes and books have arrived so you can try your hand at creating a masterpiece of your own!
Learn more about the shop.
A Last Look!
A Legacy of Light follows the National Gallery’s popular temporary exhibition Native Sons – Twenty Years On, which featured works by contemporary artists who emerged in the mid-1990s. This Saturday 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, 25 June is the last chance to catch the Native Sons exhibition! Don’t miss it.
Watch the GIS Spotlight interview.
Chatterbox FREE programmes!
Chatterbox is being sponsored by the Special Needs Foundation of Cayman to present FREE programmes for children with special needs!
We have several programmes which children can join on Friday nights and Saturday mornings or you can request group or individual sessions according to the needs of your family.
Our aim is to give parents and caregivers a break for a few hours to run errands, organise a date night or just make time for yourselves, knowing that your child is in a safe, fun and supportive environment.
To discuss your needs and to register and book, contact:
Suzanne on 949 7065 or [email protected]
Learn more about Chatterbox
Cayman Drama Society
2016 is proving to be amazing around the Prospect Playhouse! We have been busy renovating the auditorium this summer and getting ready for a smashing end to 2016!
And Yes! Its election season and what greater way to lighten the mood than coming to see the very funny, Yes Minister!
September 15,16,17,22,23,24,29,30, October 1
Yes Minister is a satirical look at the early career of Jim Hacker MP; a newly appointed cabinet minister in the fictional Department of Administrative Affairs at Whitehall. Hacker goes through various struggles to formulate and enact legislation or effect departmental changes that are continually opposed by the British Civil Service in particular his Permanent Secretary, Sir Humphrey Appleby. His Principal Private Secretary Bernard Woolley, is usually caught between the two. The British comedy, written by Sir Antony Jay and Jonathan Lynn, was fist broadcast by BBC Television in the 1980s has now been adapted to the Cayman stage by Chuck and Barrie Quappe. As the Cayman Parliamentary system is based on Whitehall, any of the situations will be undeniably familiar to all that live in Cayman!
Early Bird tickets on sale now! CI$20. Click here to buy: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/yes-minister-tickets-26650478298
And you do not want to miss our continuing celebration of Shakespeare’s 400th!!!
Cayman Islands student interns at Collas Crill
From Cayman Islands Law Society
Legal services firm Collas Crill has placed three students for internships this year, and plans to expand its career development program in 2017, Alan de Saram, managing partner of the Cayman Islands office, said in a press release.
IMAGE: From left, Collas Crill Partner Alan de Saram, Corporate Administrator Jane Magis, interns Cynthia Hydes and Mariskca Blackman, Partner Stephen Leontsinis and Business Manager Charlotte Cloete
Mariskca Blackman, who completed the associate degree program in legal studies at the University College of the Cayman Islands, was placed with Collas Crill to complete her practical internship requirement. Ms. Blackman spent 10 days with the firm, gaining experience in several practice areas.
Cynthia Hydes, who wants to begin a career in law when she finishes her studies in Boston, Massachusetts, gained summer work experience as project administrator.
Joan Ebanks will join the firm in August from the Cayman Finance Student Education and Work Experience Program for a month of experience in the arena of corporate services.
SOURCE: http://www.caymanlawsociety.org/2016/07/27/student-interns-at-collas-crill/
Financial services company DMS to create 50 jobs through Dublin expansion
From RTE News
Financial services company DMS is to create 50 jobs through the expansion of its Dublin offices.
The new roles will be in the areas of risk, trade execution, verification, settlement, investment management support, and governance.
DMS’s Irish operation is a subsidiary of DMS Governance, which specialises in fund governance and investment management support services.
The announcement has been supported by the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation through IDA Ireland.
Apart from Dublin, DMS has offices in the Cayman Islands, New York, São Paulo, London, Luxembourg, and Hong Kong.
Its operation here, which already employs 50 people, is the largest outside of Cayman and controls the DMS Internationalisation Strategy.
The new jobs are expected to come on stream next year.
For more on this story go to: http://www.rte.ie/news/business/2016/0728/805435-dms-jobs/
Second Zumba Cruise planned onboard a Royal Caribbean cruise ship
Following the success of the first ever Zumba cruise, the dance-fitness group is organizing another group cruise aboard a Royal Caribbean ship.
The next Zumba Cruise is planned for a 5-night sailing of Navigator of the Seas from Miami on April 23, 2017.
“We were thrilled with the incredible response we got from the success of the 2016 Zumba cruise. There’s no better way to enjoy the dance and fitness activities of Zumba than combined with the Royal Caribbean experience, with features such as the ice-skating rinks, rock-climbing walls, delectable dining and world-class entertainment,” said Vicki Freed, Senior Vice President, Sales and Trade Support and Service. “We’re excited to host Zumba once again, and now on Navigator of the Seas.”
The exclusive event will feature Zumba activities and experiences on the ship. These events include:
Daily Zumba-themed classes
Master Zumba classes taught by Zumba creator Beto Perez and more than 50 additional celebrity Zumba instructors
20 live music concerts
Those interested in more details can visit zumba-cruise.com.
British Schools Fair Cayman Islands
Street: Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman
District: Seven Mile Beach
Island: Grand Cayman
Country: Cayman Islands
Description
Ritz-Carlton
Sat 18 Sep & Sun 19 Sep
2.00-6.00 p.m.
A chance for Cayman families to meet leading UK boarding schools. If you are considering the possibility of your children having the opportunities afforded by an overseas education, this is your chance to speak to some of the top schools.
Free entry
For more information contact [email protected]
Update on Residential Garbage Collection Services in Cayman Islands
The Department of Environmental Health (DEH) wishes to inform the public that the residential garbage collection service on Grand Cayman is once per week. In an effort to minimise waste, divert the waste stream from the landfill, and reduce littering, the DEH is encouraging all residents to recycle items (such as tin cans, aluminium, glass bottles, batteries, and #1 & #2 plastics) and deposit those items at one of the recycling depots at the local supermarkets.
The DEH is also reminding the public to only place their residential waste by the roadside for service collection on the following scheduled days:
- Mondays – From Crystal Harbour / Governor’s Harbour to West Bay inclusive of the side roads.
- Tuesdays – From Safe Heaven / West Bay Rd including Harbour Heights to South Church St, Walkers Rd, Smith Rd, Templeton Pine Lake area, Shedden Road, North Sound Road, Breezy Way, Eastern Ave, Mary’s St, Rock Hole, plus the side roads.
- Wednesdays – From Windsor Park, South Sound Rd, Crewe Rd, Bobby Thompson Way, Half Way Pond, Randyke Gardens, Prospect Point Rd, the entire Prospect area including Patrick’s Island and the side roads.
- Thursdays – From the junction of Shamrock Rd / Prospect Point Rd. to Will T. Dr. in Bodden Town and this includes Spotts, Homes off the East-West Arterial road plus the Savannah / Newlands area and the side roads.
- Fridays – From Will T. Drive eastward inclusive of Northward, Bodden Town, East End, North Side and the side roads. There will be no more residential collections on Saturdays or Mondays in the eastern districts from 29 July 2016.
Mr Roydell Carter, Director DEH says, “that the slightly revised residential service schedule normalizes the collection services across Grand Cayman with the majority of residents seeing no change with their current collection day.”
Commercial Customers will continue to receive waste collection service as contracted.
For further information, please contact the DEH at 949-8793 or 949-6696 or visit the DEH’s website at: deh.gov.ky
Cayman Islands’ District Focus Groups to Inform Older Persons Policy
Focus groups in all six districts of the Cayman Islands will allow persons aged 60 and over to provide input into the ongoing exercise to create an Older Persons Policy.
The focus groups for older persons, will take place throughout the Islands (Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman) during the week of Monday 1 August to Friday, 5 August 2016. The group sessions will take place from 10 am–12 noon (Grand Cayman), unless otherwise mentioned. The venues and dates are:
Bodden Town – Monday, 1 August – Savannah United Church Hall
North Side – Tuesday, 2 August – William Pouchie Memorial Church Hall
Cayman Brac – Tuesday 2 August; 10 am – 1 pm – Aston Rutty Civic Centre
George Town – Wednesday, 3 August – South Sound Community Hall
East End – Thursday, 4 August – William McLaughlin Civic Centre
Little Cayman – Thursday, 4 August; 6-9pm – Grouper Room, Little Cayman Beach Resort
West Bay – Friday, 5 August – John Gray Memorial Church Hall.
The Minister of Community Affairs, Youth and Sports, Hon. Osbourne Bodden, JP, is encouraging all residents 60 and over to attend and participate in this very important policy initiative. “The more our seniors express their views and highlight issues, the better informed we will be when developing the policy,” he emphasised.
“The Steering Committee is continuing to consult and engage key stakeholders in the development of the National Older Persons Policy (NOPP),” explained Deputy Director in the Cabinet Office’s Policy Coordination Unit Deborah Webb-Sibblies.
Ms Webb-Sibblies added: “We thought it best to host the focus groups in each of the districts to ensure the older residents would be more comfortable speaking of the issues impacting them in their respective communities.”
Cayman Islands: West Bay Fire Station temporarily relocated
The crew, vehicles and equipment of the West Bay Sub Station are being temporarily relocated to the Ed Bush Sports Complex and will be dispatched from there when responding to respective incidents.
The move is to accommodate extensive repairs to the sub station. Work began on Monday 25 July 2016 and is expected to continue over a period of six weeks. There is no anticipated impact on the delivery of services or emergency response times due to the mandatory relocation. Residents are reminded to call 911 in the event of an emergency.
Cayman Islands Pirates Week calls for food vendors
The Pirates Week Festival Office is inviting participants for the annual Food Festival to submit their vendor applications for the below dates/times:
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Friday 11th November |
6:00pm to 2:00am |
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Saturday 12th November |
1:00pm to midnight |
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Saturday 19th November |
George Town |
2:00pm to midnight |
Vendor applications must be submitted beginning on Monday 1st August, 2016 to the Pirates Week Office on Shedden Road, George Town (upstairs next to KFC). Vendor space is limited therefore applications must be submitted as soon as possible after the opening date above. Deadline for submission is Monday 31st October.
All vendors must comply with the rules and regulations set by the Pirates Week Festival Office and must present a valid Food Handling Certificate for all persons handing food by the 31st October. Food handling certificates can be obtained from the Department of Environmental Health by contacting Mr. Gideon Simms on 949-6696 or email [email protected] .
For application forms and more details please contact the Pirates Week Festival Office at 949-5078 or [email protected].
Red Bay Summer Roadworks Cayman Islands
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.
COMMUNITY EVENTS (Date Order)
SAT JULY 30
Mens breakfast meeting
The Grand Cayman chapter of the Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship International is having its monthly breakfast on Saturday July 30th at 7:30am, at Lola’s (formerly The Upper Crust) restaurant in Camana Bay.
Come out to hear the how God is making a difference in the life of men like you, right here in Cayman.
Exercise Your Faith … WALK WITH THE LORD
St. George’s Anglican Church Mission, Outreach and Evangelism Team proudly presents
Exercise Your Faith … WALK WITH THE LORD” Saturday, July 30, 2016 Safehaven | 5:30am
Our Walk is scheduled for 6:00am on what we anticipate will be a bright Saturday morning among a group of dedicated individuals. You may or may not know that all proceeds will help fund the installation of an elevator in the Church Hall and we sincerely appreciate your contribution of KYD25.00.
Harbour Nights to bring life to Cayman Islands’ Capital George Town
Live music, local food and family fun are all in store for Harbour Nights. The concert is set to take place on Saturday 30 July, 6.00 p.m. to midnight on Harbour Drive.
Set to take the stage are performers Back Beat Band, DJ Ralph, Unity, and Regeneration Band. In addition to providing an avenue for local artists to perform, visitors will be able to enjoy activities such as face painting and a teen disco, as well as food specials and live entertainment at surrounding restaurants. The event is free of charge to the public.
Harbour Nights was created to be a catalyst to help revitalise George Town Town Centre. The concert series is set to take place once each quarter. Organised by the Cayman Music and Entertainment Association, Harbour Nights is funded by the Ministries of Culture, Planning and Tourism.
SUN JULY 31
Red Bay Road Work
Roadworks continue in the Prospect and Red Bay areas to reconfigure the Red Bay roundabout and enhance the east-west arterial. 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. Work in this area is to be completed before the end of August.
MON AUG 1
Pirates Week Food Festival Vendor Applications
The Pirates Week Festival Office is inviting participants for the annual Food Festival to submit their vendor applications by Monday (1 Aug) to the Pirates Week Office on Shedden Road, George Town.
Vacation Bible School
Boatswain Bay Presbyterian Church is hosting its V-B-S under the theme Cave Quest — Following Jesus ‘The Light of the World’ for children between the ages of 4 and 17 from 9am to 1230pm Monday – Friday (1 – 5 Aug)
Good News Baptist Church – Vacation Bible School
Good News Baptist Church Vacation Bible School will be August 1st to the 5th from 6:00 pm -8:30 PM each night.
WED AUG 3
1st of 3 Jaguar Land Rover Stroke and Stride events
The 1st of 3 Jaguar Land Rover Stroke and Stride events is Wednesday (3 Aug) at Sunset House. Log on to caymanactive.com for more details.
Immigration Closure
The Department of Immigration Headquarters, including Passport & Corporate Services, Visa Office and Front Counter, will be closed to the public for all but essential services on Friday (5 Aug.)
CARE Quiz Night
THU AUG 4
Memorial Service for former Cayman Islands Governor
The Government of the Cayman Islands will pay its final respects to the retired and much respected former Governor of the Cayman Islands, the late Col. Thomas Russell, CMG, CBE. The memorial service will take place on Thursday 4 August, between 8.00 a.m. – 8.45 a.m. on the lawn of the former Government Administration Building (Glasshouse).
The service will include tributes and reflections from those who knew or worked alongside Mr. Russell. Officials expected to attend include Her Excellency the Governor Helen Kilpatrick, Premier Hon. Alden McLaughlin, Deputy Governor Hon. Franz Manderson, Leader of the Opposition Hon. McKeeva Bush. There will also be representatives from the Veterans and JP Associations. The general public is invited to attend the special ceremony.
In the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will take place inside the current Government Administration Building. Notifications will be broadcast and posted should this change of location be deemed necessary.
UCCI Campus Closure due to Power Outage
FRI AUG 5
CAYMAN ISLANDS IMMIGRATION DEPARTMENT CLOSURE ON 5 August 2016
The Department of Immigration Headquarters, including Passport & Corporate Services, Visa Office and Front Counter, will be closed to the public for all but essential services on Friday 5, August 2016. Only work permit and permanent residence applications (including applications for permission to continue to work (PCW)) that must be submitted prior to 6 August in order to allow continued employment will be accepted.
Time sensitive applications for visitor extensions will also be accepted.
The Department will resume normal operations on Monday 8th, August and will also remain open to the public until 7.00pm on Wednesday 3rd, August.
The Department apologizes for any inconvenience the closure on 5 August may cause.
WED AUG 10
2nd of 3 Jaguar Land Rover Stroke and Stride
The 2nd of 3 Jaguar Land Rover Stroke and Stride events is Wednesday (10 Aug) at Sunset House. Log on to caymanactive.com for more details.
SUN AUG 14
Pete Ribbins Memorial 10K or 40K Bike Ride
The Pete Ribbins Memorial 10K or 40K Bike Ride is Sunday (14 Aug) at 630am. Log on to caymanactive.com for more details.
WED AUG 17
Final Jaguar Land Rover Stroke and Stride
The final Jaguar Land Rover Stroke and Stride is Wednesday (17 Aug) at Sunset House. Log on to caymanactive.com for more details.
FRI AUG 19
Cayman Islands Liquor Licence Holders: Remember your 19 August deadline
Liquor licence holders – including those with music and dancing licenses – are reminded of the Friday, 19 August deadline to apply for licence renewals.
They also are reminded that before they can apply for a renewal, their premises must be inspected by relevant Government agencies. Depending on licensees’ particular operations, these inspections may include the Fire Service, Department of Environmental Health, Planning Department, and Port Authority.
To help speed up the process, the Planning Department has advised that licensees must have inspections done by private, licensed plumbers and/or electricians. These inspections are then submitted to the Planning Department for approval.
The Planning Department added that there are a few exceptions. For example, package licences (for retail outlets such as stores and warehouses) do not require electrical or plumbing inspections.
Only complete renewal applications, with either inspection certificates or proof of inspection requests, that are submitted by the 19 August deadline will be heard at the Liquor Licensing Board’s annual session on 30 September.
Applications can be downloaded from the Department of Commerce and Investment’s website, www.dci.gov.ky . For more information, contact the Liquor Licensing Board through Acting Secretary Gavin Dixon on 244-3167 or DCI’s Shelise Jeffery on 244-2202.
August Events at Camana Bay
Be part of the action and support your nation with The Games at Camana Bay – a series of festivities inspired by the 2016 Olympics. Take in cultural experiences by catching the last chance to see Rundown, getting lost in poetry readings or by supporting a local author as they celebrate their latest book.
Moonlight & Movies: Summer Series
Tuesdays until 30 August
7pm
Gardenia Court
Music Happy Hour for Kids
Fridays until 26 August
3:30-4:30pm
Starfish Village
Got Milk?
Friday 5 August
3pm
Bedside Manor
The Games at Camana Bay: Opening Ceremony and Fireworks
Friday 5 August
5:30-9pm
The Crescent
Tai Chi
Sunday 7 August
8:30am
The Crescent
The Bookends Club
Wednesday 10 August
6:30-7:30pm
Books & Books
Douglas Schofield Book Signing
Thursday 11 August
6:30-7:30pm
Books & Books
The Games at Camana Bay: Moonlight & Movies
Thursday 11 and 18 August
7pm
The Crescent
The Games at Camana Bay: Kids’ Challenge
Saturday 13 August
2-5pm
Town Centre
Floetry
Wednesday 17 August
6:30-7:30pm
Books & Books
Culture at the Cinema: Les Liaisons Dangereuses
Saturday 20 August
7pm
Regal Cinemas
Theatre in the Court: Rundown
Saturday 27 August
7pm
Gardenia Court
