iNews Briefs & Community Events (From BIG FISH 95.5)
Cayman Islands will NOT be introducing Daylight Saving Time anytime soon
Premier Alden McLaughlin has confirmed that his government’s plan to introduce Daylight Saving Time this year will not happen.
He gave the reason that there had been considerable opposition to it from both within his party and especially from the public.
It was mainly the financial industry and the tourism sector in the Cayman Islands who were in favour of introducing the change to put the clocks forward one hour in March and back again in November in order to keep in-step with Miami and New York throughout the year.
The change would have taken place on Sunday 13th March.
The OECS moves joint promotion in the yachting sector to Europe
OECS Commission, Castries, St. Lucia January 19, 2016 –The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) will be participating as a collective at the Boot Düsseldorf Boat Show which will run from January 23-31, 2016.
After two successful joint promotional activities in the United States and Canada, respectively, the OECS Commission is once again coordinating the joint representation of the OECS in the European market.
This decision was taken in response to requests from Member States to increase the visibility of the region in the European market.
The Düsseldorf International Boat Show, commonly known as Boot Düsseldorf is highly regarded among the world’s premier Boat Shows and dubbed: “the world’s biggest boat and water sports trade fair”.
With some 1,700 exhibitors from over 50 countries, this professional trade fair is considered a benchmark for the international boat and water sports industry, showcasing state of the art developments in the yachting sector.
Dr Loraine Nicholas. The tourism officer at the OECS Commission says the (OECS) collective participation at the Boot Düsseldorf Boat Show this weekend is part of the OECS Common Tourism Policy which is at its advance stage of implementation.
The 47th Boot Düsseldorf International Boat Showwill be held atthe Duesseldorf Exhibition Centre in Messe Düsseldorf, Germany.
This blockbuster ad for lamb has Australian legends abducting expats
From Mashable
A TV commercial promoting lamb has become a yearly ritual for Australians, and this year’s rendition absolutely smokes the rest.
This year’s epic ad features cult favourite newsreader, Lee Lin Chin, as the head of “Operation Boomerang,” stealing Australians from their overseas homes and bringing them back for Australia Day for a barbecue, presumably with lamb on the menu.
Also making a cameo appearance is lamb ad legend Sam Kekovich, a few sporting icons and even the Australian Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull. You better believe this is all for just a bit of meat.
Aerodrome is the first commercial airport for drones
By Frederic Lardinois From Techcrunch
Aerodrome is working with the City of Boulder, Nevada, to launch the first commercial drone airport — the Eldorado Droneport. It’s one of only a handful of FAA-appointed UAS test sites in the United States.
The plan is to offer training, maintenance and other support functions for the commercial drone industry, as well as for individual drone pilots. The company already operates teaching facilities in Detroit, Michigan and Henderson, Nevada.
The plan is to complete the construction of the droneport with its adjacent training facilities in about three years. The team tells me that it already operates on a five-acre parcel in Boulder.
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
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
Business Men’s Breakfast
The Grand Cayman chapter of the Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship International is having its monthly breakfast on Saturday January 30th at 7:30am, at Lola’s (formerly The Upper Crust) restaurant in Camana Bay. We will have open sharing. So if God has moved in your life come out and spread the good news!
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:
Cuisine of the Sun Dinner
Thursday 28 January
7pm
Ortanique
Culture at the Cinema: Behind Beautiful Forevers
Saturday 30 January
7pm
Regal Cinemas
