Billionaire Paul Allen’s boat destroys Cayman Islands reef

The Cayman Islands Department of Environment has confirmed an anchor chain on the billionaire Paul Allen’s 300-foot mega-yacht, the MV Tatoosh, has destroyed approx. 14,000 sq.ft of reef in the West Bay replenishment zone.
A statement released by Allen’s communication team has implicated the Port Authority, saying the crew followed officials’ instructions on where to place the vessel. Shifting winds reportedly changed the position, pushing the ship toward the reserve but it was relocated to avoid damage.

 

Smoking Cessation Classes: ‘I Can Quit’

The Public Health Department reminds smokers who wish to quit the habit that there are still some spaces left for the upcoming smoking cessation classes the department is offering.
Classes start on Wednesday, 17 February 2016 from 5:15pm to 6:45pm and continue every Wednesday for seven weeks.
Sessions will be held in the Public Health Waiting Room. Deadline to register for the programme is Monday, 8 February, 2016.
For more information or to sign up, contact the Public Health Department on 244-2889/244-2621, or email [email protected] or [email protected]
(GIS)

 

Stanford loses last chance at Fifth Circuit court of appeal

By Kenneth Rijock From Caribben News Now

HOUSTON, USA — Antigua-based offshore banker and convicted Ponzi schemer, R. Allen Stanford, whose appeal to the Fifth Circuit against his criminal conviction and sentence was unsuccessful, has lost his final bid to have that court hear his case. His petition for a rehearing en banc, meaning by all the judges of the court, was denied.

The court treated his application as a petition for panel hearing and ruled that, since no member of the panel or a judge in regular active service of the court, had requested that the court be polled on the rehearing en banc, his petition was therefore denied.

Stanford has now exhausted his appeals as a matter of right; the only option left to him now is filing a petition for a writ of certiorari to the United States Supreme Court, where the chances that the court will hear his case are statistically very remote.

Kenneth Rijock is a banking lawyer turned-career money launderer (10 years), turned-compliance officer specialising in enhanced due diligence, and a financial crime consultant who publishes a Financial Crime Blog. The Laundry Man, his autobiography, was published in the UK on 5 July 2012.
For more: http://www.caribbeannewsnow.com/headline-Stanford-loses-last-chance-at-Fifth-Circuit-court-of-appeal-29069.html

 

Graphics of the Americas FEB 18-20

 

Inside Europe’s New Patent Market
These are critical times for US companies operating in Europe and their IP advisers. In just a few months the European patent market will undergo a fundamental change with the launch of the EU unitary patent and the Unified Patent Court (UPC).

There are now only four weeks to go until Inside Europe’s New Patent Market, taking place in San Francisco on February 18. This unique event from IAM will focus on the new regime and the impact it will have on all US entities which do business in Europe and hold patents there.

Programme

The programme for Inside Europe’s New Patent Market is especially designed for US entities and their advisers. The expert speaking faculty will provide delegates with:

Analysis of the challenges ahead
Key strategic insights and inside information on all that is happening
Tips on staying ahead of the game and planning for the imminent regime change.
Inside Europe’s New Patent Market boasts a world-class speaking faculty, with senior representatives from the likes of the European Patent Office, Google, Microsoft, IBM, Nokia and Ericsson, as well as a number of leading European-based private practice lawyers, attorneys and intermediaries, slated to take part.

No other conference taking place in the United States on the EU patent and the UPC offers the opportunity to access this level of expertise.

Register now

Registration costs just $895 and you can secure your place now by filling out the online registration form at: https://secure.globebusinesspublishing.com/EuropeanPatentMarket/?utm_source=IPD+Event+Email&utm_content=EPM2016+Email+-+2016-01-20&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=IAM+Events

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

 

February Events at Camana Bay

All you need is love at Camana Bay in February. Celebrate your love of sports with Legends tennis exhibitions, get inspiration in the areas you’re passionate about with motivational presentations, treat your loved one to a special dinner or watch movies together on a giant outdoor screen under the stars. Kids can also feel the love with a chocolate-themed cooking class or boogie the night away at a special disco.

Here is a quick look at our special events:

Dinner Party Dining Class
Wednesday 3 February
6-8pm
Bon Vivant

Julia Immonen Presentation
Thursday 4 February
11am
Regal Cinemas

Jonathan MacDonald Presentation
Thursday 4 February
1pm
Regal Cinemas

A Conversation with Meghan Markle
Friday 5 February
1pm
Regal Cinemas

Sports Talk with Mansour Bahrami and Andrew Krasny
Friday 5 February
3:30pm
The Arts & Recreation Centre

Legends at Camana Bay
Friday 5 and Saturday 6 February
6pm
The Festival Green

Tai Chi
Sunday 7 February
8:30am
The Crescent

Mid-Term STEM Camp
8, 9, 10 and 12 February
8am-3pm
Starfish Village

Let’s Get Saucy Cooking Class
Tuesday 9 February
6-8pm
Bon Vivant

The Bookends Club
Wednesday 10 February
6:30-7:30pm
Books & Books

Valentine’s Day Moonlight & Movies
Thursday 11 through Saturday 13 February
7pm
Gardenia Court

Valentine’s Kids’ Disco
Friday 12 February
6-8pm
Starfish Village

Me & My Love Duo Cooking Class
Saturday 13 February
12-1pm
Bon Vivant

Culture at the Cinema: Taming of the Shrew
Saturday 13 February
7pm
Regal Cinemas

Cooking at Home with Gina Connolly
Wednesday 17 February
6-8pm
Bon Vivant

Floetry
Wednesday 17 February
6:30-7:30pm
Books & Books

A Walk in Her Shoes
Thursday 18 February
5:30pm
Market Street

The Red Violin Screening
Friday 19 February
6-7pm (meet and greet) and 7:30pm (movie screening)
Cassia Court and Regal Cinemas

Push Across Cayman
Sunday 21 February
6am (start) and 12pm (finish)
Market Street

Cuisine of the Sun Dinner
Thursday 25 February
7pm
Ortanique

Pulse Concert
Friday 26 February
8pm
The Festival Green

Chopped: The Teen Edition
Saturday 27 February
2-3:15pm
Bon Vivant