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Jamaica: Another doctor dies after contracting swine flu
From Jamaica Observer
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A sixth person has died after contracting the H1N1 virus.
The Ministry of Health has not released her name, but acting Chief Medical Officer Dr Winston De La Haye told OBSERVER ONLINE on Saturday that the patient is a doctor who had worked with the Ministry of Health for more than 30 years.
See related story: MOH identifies latest swine flu-related victim, expresses condolences
Dr De La Haye said that, like others who have died from the virus, she was a patient who had other chronic medical conditions.
She is the second doctor to die after contracting the virus. The first was 50-year-old Suzanna Roye who died in February.
Up to yesterday, 187 tests for H1N1, or swine flu, have been done with 69 confirmed positive.
For more: http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/Another-doctor-dies-from-H1N1-related-issues
Gen. Lori Robinson named first woman to lead US Combatant Command
From Newsmax
U.S. Air Force General Lori Robinson has been selected as the next head of the U.S. military’s Northern Command, which would make her the first woman to head a U.S. combatant command, U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter said on Friday.
The position, which is subject to Senate confirmation, is one of the most senior in the U.S. military and would make Robinson — who now leads U.S. air forces in the Pacific — the top general overseeing activities in North America.
“General Robinson, it just so happens, would also be the first ever female combatant commander,” Carter told an event in Washington hosted by Politico.
Image: Gen. Lori Robinson
For more: http://www.newsmax.com/Newsfront/woman-general-combatant-command/2016/03/20/id/720026/#ixzz43Xk4wZ4K
Two earthquakes rattle Caribbean islandsFrom Jamaica Observer
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) – Several Caribbean countries were on Saturday rattled by at least two earthquakes, according to the Trinidad-based Seismic Research Centre (SRC) of the University of the West Indies (UWI).
It said the first quake occurred at 7:26 am (local time) and was registered with a magnitude of 6.5 while the second tremor which occurred at 7:34 am registered 3.9.
The SRC said that the epicentre of both quakes was generally the same area, with the first located at 161 km north east of Antigua and Barbuda; 218 km north east of Guadeloupe and 237 km north east of St. Kitts-Nevis at a depth of 10 km.
The epicenter of the second was located at 137 km north east of Antigua and Barbuda; 190 km north east of Guadeloupe and 219 km east north east of St Kitts and Nevis
Initial reports indicate the quakes were felt in Saint Martin, St Eustatius, Dominica, Martinique, St Lucia, and St Vincent.
There have been no reports of damages in any of the islands.
For more: http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/Two-earthquakes-rattle-Caribbean-islands
Caribbean lagging in shift to renewable energy
From Barbados Today
President of the Caribbean Development Bank Dr Warren Smith is lamenting the Caribbean’s slow pace in shifting towards renewable energy.
Delivering a lecture on the topic ‘Regulating Utilities in Small Island Developing States – Lessons for the Caribbean’, Dr Smith said renewable energy is the most promising option for addressing the region’s current energy security challenge.
But he noted that currently, the electricity generation capacity derived from renewable energy in CARICOM countries is less than 10 percent, compared to regional targets of 20 percent by 2017, and 28 percent by 2022.
“The major barrier, in my view, to rapid expansion of renewable energy generation in the Caribbean, remains that of the monopoly control over generation by the incumbent integrated electric utilities in several instances.
“Across the region the potential for electricity generation from a range of renewable sources cannot be realised because of the lack of network access,” Dr Smith said.
He stated that only a few Caribbean countries have made progress in terms of the level of renewable energy investment in the electricity sector.
“This has been approved through the pursuit of varying degrees of legislative and regulatory reforms. Barbados, Belize and Jamaica are examples where such progress has been made,” Smith said.
For more: http://www.barbadostoday.bb/2016/03/19/caribbean-lagging-in-shift-to-renewable-energy/
US Jury awards Hulk Hogan $115 million in sex tape case against Gawker
Hulk Hogan was awarded $115 million in damages with the jury indicating that they want to add more for punitive damages in his suit against GAWKER MEDIA for the latter’s publication at GAWKER.COM of a sex tape depicting the former pro wrestler and the estranged wife of radio host BUBBA THE LOVE SPONGE.
HOGAN (real name TERRY BOLLEA) sued GAWKER, founder NICK DENTON, and then-editor A.J. DAULERIO for posting the video, which BUBBA has maintained was stolen from his possession by a former staffer. BUBBA’s involvement led to GAWKER’s attorneys trying to call him to testify, but BUBBA was able to get the court to keep him off the stand; he had said that he would plead the Fifth Amendment if required to testify.
For more: http://www.allaccess.com/net-news/archive/story/151706/jury-awards-hulk-hogan-115-million-in-sex-tape-cas?ref=mail_bulletin#sthash.sqoHtwIq.dpuf
Coast Guard: 9 Cuban migrants die, 18 rescued off Florida
By BRENDAN FARRINGTON, ASSOCIATED PRESS From San Francisco Chronicle
MIAMI (AP) — Nine Cuban migrants died at sea and 18 others were rescued by a cruise ship after their 30-foot boat was found about 130 miles from the Florida coast, the U.S. Coast Guard said.
The migrants were severely dehydrated when they were found Friday and said they had been at sea 22 days. The bodies of those who didn’t make it were placed overboard, said Coast Guard Petty Officer Mark Barney. The survivors were in bad condition.
“They could barely walk off the vessel itself,” Barney said. “They were weak and they were shaking.”
The rescue by the Royal Caribbean ship took place about 130 miles west of Marco Island in southwest Florida. The migrants were in a “rustic” boat that was about 30-feet long, Barney said.
They were found by the cruise ship Brilliance of the Seas at about 7 a.m. Friday. The migrants boarded the ship and received food, water and medical treatment, Royal Caribbean said.
The company reported the event to the Coast Guard and made the decision to bring the migrants to its next port of call, Cozumel, Mexico. The cruise had departed Tampa on Thursday.
The rescue comes as President Barack Obama travels to Cuba to meet with President Raul Castro during a 2½-day visit that begins Sunday. The visit is part of Obama’s efforts to normalize relations with Cuba. While the U.S. has eased travel restrictions to the island Cuba, many Cubans still risk their lives to reach the United States.
“The Coast Guard has observed a steady increase in illegal maritime migration attempts from Cuba to the southeastern U.S. since the U.S. announcement of normalized diplomatic relations with Cuba in December 2014,” the Coast Guard said in a press release. Last month, 269 Cuban migrants attempted to reach U.S. shores and about 2,420 have tried to reach the United States by sea since last October.
On the same day Royal Caribbean rescued the group it found, the Coast Guard returned 42 other migrants to Cuba after they were picked up in the Florida Straits in two separate incidents earlier in the week.
For more: http://www.sfchronicle.com/news/us/article/Coast-Guard-9-Cuban-migrants-die-18-rescued-off-6923856.php
Cayman Islands: DVDL Easter Opening Times
The Department of Vehicle & Drivers’ Licensing (West Bay & George Town offices) will be closed for Easter on Good Friday, 25 March 2016; and on Easter Monday, 28 March, 2016.
The George Town office will re-open Tuesday, 29 March at 8:30a.m.; and the West Bay office will resume regular hours on Wednesday, 30 March at 10:00 a.m.
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 Monday, 21th March, 2016 has been changed. You are now to report for jury duty on Tuesday, 29th March, 2016, at 9:45am.
Please call the Jury Information line at 945-5072 for the most up to date information.
Cayman Islands: NGCI Hosts EN MAS’ Lecture
The National Gallery of the Cayman Islands is hosting its “History of Carnival” special lecture on Thursday, 24 March 2016. The lecture is in conjunction with the NGCI’s current exhibition EN MAS’: Carnival and Performance Art of the Caribbean.
Interested persons will learn about the fascinating and complex history of Caribbean Carnival with the Artistic Director of the Cayman National Cultural Foundation, Henry Muttoo.
The 90 minute lecture is free and open to the public, beginning at 6:00pm.
For event details, email [email protected] or call (345) 945 8111.
NEWS–Holy Week in Cayman Islands
Everyone is invited to a Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving, to be held on the grounds of the old Glass House on Tuesday 22nd March starting at mid-day and ending at 12.50pm. (sponsored by the Cayman Ministers Association).
NEWS:
EASTER SUNRISE SERVICES will take place on Sunday 27th March at 6am—on Public Beaches in 3 locations:
i) At the COE_WOOD Beach in Bodden Town.
ii) At the Seven Mile Public Beach;
iii) And at the Red Bay Dock on South Sound Road.
Everyone is invited to come and worship. This is sponsored by the Cayman Ministers Association.
Holy Week and Easter with St. Alban’s Anglican Church
Children’s Film Competition Registration Extended
The Cayman National Cultural Foundation (CNCF) has extended its registration deadline for students wishing to enter their short films in the Young Image Makers (YIM) competition.
Budding filmmakers can now submit their entries now through Wednesday, 13th April, 2016.
The Foundation is allowing students more time over the Easter holidays to work on their films.
Interested persons can submit films to CNCF offices behind Harquail Theatre by 5.00 p.m. Registration forms can be downloaded at www.artscayman.org/young-image-makers , for more details, email [email protected]
Cayman Islands Humane Society Book Loft March Monthly Sale
50% Sale on all books
Self Help
Spiritual
Parenting
Biographies
Sport’s
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Buy 1 CD Get 1 FREE
Tel: 946-8053
Location – next to ALT’s on North Sound Road
Minister Marion Hall heads to Grand Cayman
High profile dancehall artiste turned gospel minister, Marion Hall, formerly known as Lady Saw is heading to Cayman.
Hall is scheduled to perform at Concert at the Lion Center in Grand Cayman on June 5.
“I will be there in the name of Jesus,” said Hall on Instagram as she shared a promotional flyer for the event.
Hall is also expected to make her gospel debut overseas from March 25-27.
SOURCE: http://www.loopjamaica.com/content/minister-marion-hall-heads-grand-cayman
Art through Cancer- Cancer through Art
Thu April 7 – May 12
National Training Programme – Passport2Success
The Passport2Success Programme is currently seeking applicants for its 20th cohort which will begin on April 25th 2016. This cohort is geared to young Caymanians between the ages of 17 and 23. Application deadline is 1st April 2016. Email [email protected] or call 945-3114 for more information. Visit www.passport2Success.ky to apply.
Internship with Prosperity Capital Management
This internship is being offered by Prosperity Capital Management Ltd, as part of the National Internship Programme. The role offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and experience of accounting as well as some specifics of the funds industry. Various practical training sessions will be offered combined with the daily hands-on experience. The internship opportunity is available for those studying finance or accounting at a local college/university. Email [email protected] or call 945-3114 for application forms. Deadline is April 24th 2016.
Cayman Islands Meals on Wheels Orange You Glad Gala NOW SAT APRIL 9
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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/
COMMUNITY EVENTS (Date Order)
TUE MAR 22
Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving
Everyone is invited to a Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving, to be held on the grounds of the old Glass House on Tuesday 22nd March starting at mid-day and ending at 12.50pm. (sponsored by the Cayman Ministers Association).
WED MAR 23
Year 10 Parent’s Consultation evening
Clifton Hunter High School’s Year 10 Parent’s Consultation evening is Wednesday (23 Mar) from 5 — 7pm.
2016 Festival of Easter Glory in North Side
Catch the 2016 Festival of Easter Glory on Wednesday (23 Mar) at 7pm at the North Side Civic Center.
Easter Convention
The West Bay Wesleyan Holiness Church is having its annual Easter Convention Wednesday — Friday (23 — 25 Mar) at 730pm.
THU MAR 24
“History of Carnival” special lecture
The National Gallery of the Cayman Islands is hosting its “History of Carnival” special lecture on Thursday, 24 March 2016. The lecture is in conjunction with the NGCI’s current exhibition EN MAS’: Carnival and Performance Art of the Caribbean. The 90 minute lecture is free and open to the public, beginning at 6:00pm. For event details, email [email protected] or call (345) 945 8111.
Maundy Thursday service
St. Alban’s Church is hosting Maundy Thursday service on Thursday (24 Mar) at 730pm
Humane Society Pub Quiz
The Humane Society pub quiz is Thursday (24 Mar) at 7pm at Fidel Murphy’s.
Bodden Town Primary P-T-A Fish Fry fundraiser
The Bodden Town Primary P-T-A Fish Fry fundraiser on Thursday (24 Mar) from 11am until 2pm
Cardinal Avenue Street Fair
The Cardinal Avenue Street Fair is Thursday (24 Mar) from 9am until 4pm.
Maundy Thursday Washing of the Feet & Mass
St George’s Anglican Church Courts Road, Eastern Av. GT 6:00pm
Maundy Thursday Savannah United Church
Service 6:30pm in Church Hall
Holy Thursday Service
Webster Memorial United Church in Bodden Town is hosting Holy Thursday Service at 730pm
GOOD FRI MAR 25
One Hour Devotion
St. Alban’s Church is hosting a One Hour Devotion on Good Friday (25 Mar) at 12pm
Cayman Islands Male Voice Choir’s Easter Cantata
The Cayman Islands Male Voice Choir’s Easter Cantata will presented at Elmslie United Church on Good Friday (25 Mar) at 730pm.
2016 Festival of Easter Glory in East End
Catch the 2016 Festival of Easter Glory on Friday (25 Mar) at 7pm at the East End United Church.
Good Friday Morning Worship
You’re invited to Good Friday Morning Worship at 11am at Boatswain Bay Presbyterian Church.
Congregation of Breakers Church of God Good Friday
The Congregation of Breakers Church of God would like to invite everyone to their Annual All Day Meeting on Good Friday (25 Mar). Good Friday Morning Service will begin at 10:00 o’clock, Afternoon Service at 3:00 and Evangelistic Service at 7:00pm.
Good Friday Stations of the Cross & Devotion
St George’s Anglican Church Courts Road, Eastern Av. GT
Stations of the Cross 8am
Devotion 12n – 3pm
Good Friday Savanna United Church
Service at 7:45 am
Good Friday Service
The Church of God Full Gospel Hall in George Town invites everyone to their Good Friday Service at 1030am
Good Friday Service
Webster Memorial United Church in Bodden Town is hosting Good Friday Service at 1030am
Mullet Hall Achievement Group Fish Fry
The Mullet Hall Achievement Group is hosting a Fish Fry on Good Friday (25 Mar) on #1363 Frank Sound Road in North Side starting at 11am.
SAT MARCH 26
Men’s Breakfast Meeting
The Grand Cayman chapter of the Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship International is having its monthly breakfast on Saturday March 26th at 7:30am, at Lola’s (formerly The Upper Crust) restaurant in Camana Bay. Our special Easter speaker will be Rev. Godfrey Meghoo.
Come out to hear the how God is making a difference in the life of men like you, right here in Cayman.
Happy Easter!
Easter Vigil
St. Alban’s Church is hosting an Easter Vigil on Saturday (26 Mar) at 730pm.
13th Annual Chalkfest Competition
The 13th Annual Chalkfest Competition is Saturday (26 Mar) from 10am until 1pm along Market Street in Camana Bay.
SUN MAR 27
Easter Convention Sunday Service
As part of the West Bay Wesleyan Holiness Church’s Easter Convention, you’re invited to services at 11am and 6pm with guest speaker Rev. Dalvern Williams of Jamaica
Easter Sunrise Service
The Church of God Full Gospel Hall Savannah invites everyone to their Easter Sunrise Service at Spotts Public Beach at 6am as well as to their Easter Sunday School Program at the church at 10am. Evening service will be at 7 o’clock.
Easter Service
The Church of God Full Gospel Hall in George Town invites everyone to their Easter Service at 715pm
Easter Sunday Service
Webster Memorial United Church in Bodden Town is hosting Easter Sunday Service at 11am. The choir will present their Easter Cantata
The Easter Eucharist
St. Alban’s Church is hosting The Easter Eucharist on Sunday (27 Mar) at 930am.
Easter Sunday Services
You’re invited to Easter Sunday School at 10am and Morning Worship at 11am at Boatswain Bay Presbyterian Church. Evening worship will be at 7pm.
St George’s Anglican Church Easter Day Programmes
The Great Vigil of Easter& Mass 5:00am
Sung Eucharist 9:00am
Church on Courts Road, eastern Ave. GT
March Events at Camana Bay
This is the month to test your cooking skills with a variety of interactive classes, from making homemade pasta from scratch and tackling the art of seafood cuisine to little chefs learning to take charge in the kitchen. In celebration of Easter, the annual Chalkfest competition returns this year at an earlier date with special Easter treats. But not to fear, there is a wide range of fitness activities to help you shed those chocolate egg pounds with Lions’ Spring Fitness Jamboree, a 5K Dog Jog for C.A.R.E. and a free Tai Chi class.
Here is a quick look at our special events:
Saturday 26 March
10am-1pm
Market Street
Indian Infusions Cooking Class
Wednesday 30 March
6-8pm
Cuisine of the Sun Dinner
Thursday 31 March
7pm
Ortanique
