iNews Briefs & Community Events (From BIG FISH 95.5)
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
Happy New Year to everyone
Pat Bazell-Taylor
916-6249
Haiti man Kosto Cadet builds his own car
From Haitian-Caribbean News Network
Kosto Cadet built the car from scratch and becomes the biggest attraction in his provincial hometown of Miragoane, in the southern part of Haiti.
“I can do so much more and much better if I find assistance,” stated Cadet who wished that he could meet one day with Haitian president Michel Martelly with the hope of getting help from his government.
For more: http://hcnn.ht/en/2015_10/local/480/Haiti-man-Kosto-Cadet-builds-his-own-car.htm
Seabird’s Northern Explorer Gears for Caribbean Shoot
From Subsea World News
Seabird will be sending its Northern Explorer on a seismic survey campaign in the greater Caribbean area, the company said recently.
The M/V Northern Explorer, a 76 meters-long 2D/Source vessel, which joined SeaBird in 2005, is currently engaged in TGS Gigante survey offshore Mexico.
Phase one of the Caribbean survey forms part of a larger survey which was announced December 12, 2014.
According to Oslo-listed seismic contractor, the survey size is a minimum of 4,000 km and up to 45,000 km.
Northern Explorer is expected to mobilize in January 2016 for the project with an estimated duration of six to eight weeks.
Subsea World News Staff
For more: http://subseaworldnews.com/2015/12/07/seabirds-northern-explorer-gears-for-caribbean-shoot/
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/
COMMUNITY EVENTS
West Bay Wesleyan Holiness Church Revival Services
The West Bay Wesleyan Holiness Church invites you to REVIVAL SERVICES with Guest Speaker, Rev. Sidney Grant , Sunday — Sunday (10 — 17 Jan)
THU JAN 14
Introduction to Cayman Islands Business Environment
When
14 Jan 2016
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Location
To Be Determined
Spaces left
40
Registration
CISPA Member – CI$100.00 (KYD)
Non-Member – CI$125.00 (KYD)
Develop knowledge, skill and understanding of the general legal framework and of specific legal areas relating to business. This an entry-level course is for persons who are new to financial services in the Cayman Islands, and covers a range of specific legal areas relating to various aspects of business of most concern to accounting and finance professionals.
Participants will learn to:
Describe and explain how companies are managed, administered and regulated
Recognise the legal implications relating to companies in difficulty or in crisis
Demonstrate an understanding of governance and ethical issues relating to business
Programme level: Introductory
Delivery method: Group-Live
Morning and afternoon snacks included
SAT JAN 16 – FEB 7
Permanent Residence course
The next staging of the Permanent Residence course for persons planning to sit the exam, will be from January 16- February 7 at UCCI. The course can be taken Saturdays or Sundays. If you are living in Cayman Brac, you can take the course at the UCCI Camus there. Registration is currently underway.
TUE & WED JAN 19 & 20
Basics of Budgeting
The Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Basics of Budgeting by Terry Carson on Tuesday and Wednesday (19 & 20 Jan) from 9:00 a.m. — 4:30 p.m. at their office in Governors Square. Register online at www.caymanchamber.ky/events.
THU JAN 21
Time Management & Productivity
The Chamber of Commerce is hosting a course on Time Management & Productivity by Catherine Tyson on Thursday (21 Jan) from 9:00a.m. — 4:30p.m. at their office in Governors Square. Register online at www.caymanchamber.ky/events.
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.
January Events at Camana Bay
The New Year starts off on an exciting note with a carnival launch celebration and this month also features Cayman’s biggest culinary event, Taste of Cayman. There are many enrichment activities, including a free juicing demonstration and a chance to express your creativity with an open mic night of poetry and readings. 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:
Swanky Fashion Show
Friday 8 January
8pm
The Festival Green
Juicing Demonstration
Saturday 9 January
2pm
Bon Vivant
Walk and Wag 5k
Sunday 10 January
6:30am
Town Centre
The Bookends Club
Wednesday 13 January
6:30-7:30pm
Books & Books
Master Sommelier Series 001
Thursday 14 January
5:30-7pm
West Indies Wine Company
Rum Run Distance Race Finish
Sunday 17 January
12pm
The Island
Floetry
Wednesday 20 January
6:30-7:30pm
Books & Books
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
