J. Safra Sarasin to buy Credit Suisse units in Monaco, Gibraltar

ZURICH From Reuters

Swiss private banking group J. Safra Sarasin said it had agreed to acquire Credit Suisse (CSGN.S) businesses in Monaco and Gibraltar, which it called excellent strategic fits.

It gave no financial terms for the purchases, which it said on Tuesday it expected to complete this year subject to regulatory approval.

Reuters reported in January that Credit Suisse had put the Monaco business up for sale, citing people familiar with the matter.

J. Safra Sarasin Group has been operating in Gibraltar since 2001 and in Monaco since 2006, it said in a statement, adding Credit Suisse has been operating for more than 40 years in Monaco and since 1987 in Gibraltar.

J. Safra Sarasin Group has more than 25 locations in Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America and managed client assets of over 144 billion Swiss francs ($148.45 billion) at the end of 2015.

(Reporting by Michael Shields; Editing by Brenna Hughes Neghaiwi)

For more: http://uk.reuters.com/article/us-bank-j-safra-credit-suisse-gp-idUKKCN0WO22Q

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 Services: John Gray Memorial Church

Thursday, 6am

Tenebrae – Service of Shadows: Thursday, 6.30pm

Good Friday, 10.00am

Easter Sunday, 10.00am

Happy Easter! Gerry Robinson for and on behalf of John Gray Memorial Church

Holy Week and Easter with St. Alban’s Anglican Church 

Public Meeting to Discuss Trade and Business Licensing Law Requirements

A public meeting on the new Trade and Business Licensing Law, specifically health insurance and pension requirements, is being held at 7pm on Thursday, 31 March, at the Town Hall in George Town.

Representatives from the National Health Insurance Commission and the Department of Labour and Pensions will be present, along with the Chamber of Commerce and the Cayman Islands Small Business Association.

For more information, email [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>.

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

+

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)

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

John Gray Memorial Church

Tenebrae – Service of Shadows: Thursday, 6.30pm

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.

John Gray Memorial Church

Good Friday, 10.00am

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

John Gray Memorial Church

Easter Sunday, 10.00am

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

Bon Vivant

Cuisine of the Sun Dinner

Thursday 31 March