Bank of America declares $0.05 dividend

Jan 21 2016, 10:27 ET |

Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) declares $0.05/share quarterly dividend, in line with previous.Forward yield 1.46%Payable March 25; for shareholders of record March 4; ex-div March 2.

Cayman Islands Grand Court Jurors Report Date Changed

The Grand Court jury report date has been changed.

All Grand Court Jurors who are in the 13 January – 5 April 2016 session, please be advised that the report date of Tuesday, 26 January 2016 has been changed. You are now to report for jury duty on Wednesday, 27 January 2016 at 9:45 a.m.

Please call the Jury Information line at 945-5072 for the most up to date information.

Cayman Islands: Special Night for Special Needs

The Department of Counselling Services and the Family Resource Centre are holding a dinner dance for families with children of special needs. They are partnering with the Special Needs Foundation and will also highlight other free services available in the community.

They are inviting parents of children with special needs, their children and teacher/specialist staff for an evening of relaxation for the adults and fun for the children.

The adult portion of the event will be held at the Lighthouse School and the children portion will be at the adjoining Mary Miller Hall on Friday 29th January beginning at 7.00pm.

Tickets are necessary, but it is a free event. To collect your free tickets and for more information contact the Family Resource Centre on 949-0006 or email [email protected]

Fun-draiser in the Cayman Islands Sun [Sat Jan 30] – SUP Yoga morning !

A fun in the sun fundraiser for CARE. Maybe you are already a Yogi but have you ever thought about SUP Yoga? Or maybe your an SUP expert but never thought about Yoga?   We are delighted, with thanks to Yoga expert Rachel Whitfield to be offering a unique fundraising opportunity and fun morning out.

Limited space only 8 boards per session so remember to reserve your board early.   Please help us spread the word for this fun morning by downloading the flyer by clicking here and posting on your work noticeboards and sharing with friends

 

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

British Airways Nassau / Grand Cayman Aircraft Changes from July 2016

By JL From Airline Route

British Airways starting 01JUL16 is increasing capacity on London Heathrow – Nassau – Grand Cayman route, as the airline plans to operate 3-class Boeing 777-200ER aircraft, instead of 767-300ER.

The airline operates this route 4 times a week.

BA253 LHR1030 – 1450NAS1605 – 1640GCM 777 57

BA253 LHR1035 – 1450NAS1605 – 1640GCM 777 1

BA253 LHR1045 – 1505NAS1605 – 1640GCM 777 3

BA252 GCM1830 – 2100NAS2225 – 1200+1LHR 777 57

BA252 GCM1830 – 2100NAS2230 – 1205+1LHR 777 13

For more: http://airlineroute.net/2015/11/23/ba-nasgcm-jul16/

Cayman Islands Meals on Wheels Orange you Glad annual Gala

19th March

“Orange you Glad” will be held this year on the 19th March, 2016 at the Marriott. This Gala includes a sumptuous dinner, a Live and Silent auction, live music. We will be sending out full details in the next few days.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

FRI SAT JAN 22

8th Annual Musaic Festival

The Ministry of Culture and Tourism presents the 8th Annual Musaic Festival starting with a DJ Showcast and Sky Nightclub on Friday (22 Jan).

CNCF Grant for the Arts

The Cayman National Cultural Foundation is seeking applicants for its 2016 Grants for the Arts financial assistance program. For information on the Grants Programme, eligibility requirements and the application process, contact Virginia Foster at [email protected] or call 949-5477.

  

FRI & SAT JAN 22 & 23

4th Annual Arbitration and Investment Summit – Caribbean, Latin America and Other Emerging Markets

Cutting Edge, Local, Regional and International Speakers.

January 22nd – 23rd, 2016 8:00AM – 1:00PM

Auditorium of The Harry C. Moore Library and Information Centre College of the Bahamas Nassau, Bahamas

Early Bird Registration Ends January 8th, 2016

International – $350.00 Local – Adults $100, One Day – $60, Students – $25

At the door – Adults – $150, One Day – $75, Students – $30

 

SAT JAN 23

Cayman Brac Full Moon Sock Hop

The District Committee of Cayman Brac presents the Full Moon Sock Hop on Saturday (23 Jan) on public beach from 630pm until midnight. Call 916.3960 for tickets, tables and reservations.

 Taste of Cayman

Taste of Cayman is Saturday (23 Jan) at 5:30pm on the Festival Green in Camana Bay.

Young Musicians Showcase

The Ministry of Culture and Tourism presents the 8th Annual Musaic Festival with the Young Musicians Showcase on Saturday (23 Jan) from 1pm until 5pm at the Harquail Theater.

Cayman Islands Amateur Swimming Association Sea Swim

The Cayman Islands Amateur Swimming Association is hosting a 200m and 400m sea swim sponsored by Care Pharmacy on Saturday (23 Jan) at 4 o’clock. Register online at caymanactive.com

SUN JAN 24

Family Fun Day  at Botanic Park

You’re invited to a Family Fun Day at Botanic Park on Sunday (24 Jan) from 10am until 3pm.

 West Bay Wesleyan Holiness Church Agriculture Service

The public is invited to a special patriotic worship service at the West Bay Wesleyan Holiness Church on Sunday (24 Jan) at 11am. Those who have made significant contributions to Agriculture will be honored.

C-M-E-A Awards Ceremony

The Ministry of Culture and Tourism presents the 8th Annual Musaic with the C-M-E-A Awards Ceremony from 7 to 10pm on Sunday (24 Jan) at the Harquail Theater.

MON JAN 25 (Public Holiday)

National Heroes Day 2016

You’re invited to the National Heroes Day 2016 parade and awards ceremony on Monday (25 Jan) at 830am at Heroes Square.

 Musical Salute

The Ministry of Culture and Tourism presents the 8th Annual Musaic with a with a boat cruise from 2pm to sunset and a Musical Salute as a tribute to the Cayman Islands Government Uniform Branch at the Police Station from 2pm – 9pm, free of cost.

 

WED JAN 27

Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support meeting

The Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support meeting will be held at 6:00pm on Wednesday (27 Jan) at the Hibiscus Room, George Town Hospital.

Cardinal Ave Closure
Please be advised that Cardinal Ave in central George Town will be closed from Wednesday (27 Jan) at 10pm to Saturday (30 Jan) at 3am for the Poinciana Festival. Part of Albert Panton Avenue – between Cardinal Avenue and Scotia Bank parking lot – will also be closed for the festivities.

WED JAN 27 – SAT JAN 30

Road Closure Notice

Please be advised that Cardinal Ave in central George Town will be closed from Wednesday, 27 January at 10PM to Saturday, 30 January at 3AM for the Poinciana Festival. Part of Albert Panton Avenue (between Cardinal Avenue and Scotia Bank parking lot) will also be closed for the festivities.

THU JAN 28

Plumbers Examination Board Meeting

The next meeting of the plumbers examination board is Thursday (28 Jan). Applications can be found online at waterauthority.ky.

Social Media Tips for Micro and Small Businesses

The Chamber of Commerce SME Workshop: Social Media Tips for Micro and Small Businesses by Cayman Islands Yellow Pages and KRyS Global is Thursday (28 Jan) from 5:30p.m. — 7:30p.m. at their office in Governors Square. Register online at www.caymanchamber.ky/events.

SME Workshop series

The Chamber of Commerce is hosting a SME Workshop series on January 28, February 25, and March 31 from 5:30 — 7:30 at the Chamber of Commerce office in Governors Square. Price: FREE! Micro and small businesses interested, can register by contacting Nikita Durrant at [email protected].

FRI JAN 29

Children of Special Needs Event
The Department of Counselling Services and the Family Resource Centre are holding a dinner dance for families with children of special needs. They are inviting parents of children with special needs, their children and teacher/specialist staff for an evening of relaxation for the adults and fun for the children. The adult portion of the event will be held at the Lighthouse School and the children portion will be at the adjoining Mary Miller Hall on Friday 29th January beginning at 7.00pm. To collect your free tickets and for more information contact the Family Resource Centre on 949-0006 or email [email protected]

Annual Pension Continuation Certificates

The Public Service Pensions Board would like to remind its pensioners that their Annual Pension Continuation Certificates have been distributed through the mail and are due to be returned to the P-S-P-B no later than January 29th to ensure continuity of benefits. If you have not received your PCCC form please feel free to drop by the PSPB office located on the 1st floor of the Government Administration Building to address this matter. If you are a shut-in or have care or control over a pensioner who is unable to be transported to the PSPB office, please call 945-8175 or 244-7104 for special assistance.

Poinciana Cayman Arts Festival

The Poinciana Cayman Arts Festival is January 29th — 31st.
* On Friday, Carnival Avenue will play host to a number of steel bands, choirs, DJs, artisans and local food fenders starting at 8am. At 8pm, Cayman’s top performers will take the stage, curated by the Cayman Music Collective.
* On Saturday, from 12pm to 6pm you’re invited to Regal Cinemas for screenings of local films, documentaries, music videos and panel discussions. At 7pm, you’re invited to the premiere of local film ‘Self Prescribed.’
* On Sunday, the action moves to the Harquail Theatre at 7pm for the festival’s awards and closing ceremony featuring many live performances

Talent Showcase

The Wellness Committee of the Cayman Islands Government is calling all comedians, actors, musicians, poets, dancers, models or those with other talents to perform in a talent showcase in the GAB Cafeteria at 5pm on Friday (29 Jan). Art is also welcome for display. For more information, email [email protected].

SAT JAN 30

Culture at the Cinema: Behind Beautiful Forevers

Culture at the Cinema features Behind Beautiful Forevers on Saturday (30 Jan) at 7pm at Regal Cinemas.

Drawing at the National Gallery

You’re invited to a drawing course at the National Gallery on Saturday (30 Jan) from 1045am until 1:15pm. For more information, email [email protected].

Ceramics Culture

You’re invited to Ceramics Culture at the National Gallery on Saturday (30 Jan) from 2:45 — 530pm. For more information, email [email protected]

 

SUN JAN 31

Annual plumbers license fees

Annual plumbers license renewal fees are due before the end of January. For more information, call 949.2837.

 

January Events at Camana Bay

Let’s not forget, this is the month to get back on the healthy track and we have two exciting fitness challenges happening at Camana Bay.

Here is a quick look at our special events:

Taste of Cayman

Saturday 23 January

5:30pm

The Festival Green

Cuisine of the Sun Dinner

Thursday 28 January

7pm

Ortanique

Culture at the Cinema: Behind Beautiful Forevers

Saturday 30 January

7pm

Regal Cinemas