iNews Briefs & Community Events (From BIG FISH 95.5)
Cayman Islands recall Purina Dog Food
From Foster’s Food Fair
Please see below re: Purina Dog Food Recall. The product has been pulled from our shelves, and customer who have purchased the recalled product may bring it back to any Foster’s location for a full refund.
March 23rd, 2016 Foster’s Food Fair-IGA would like to announce that Purina has voluntarily issued a recall for a number of their tubs of wet dog food due to the product not meeting quality standards. Through their own testing, the company discovered that the food may not contain the recommended level of added vitamins and minerals.
Foster’s Food Fair-IGA locations do carry the Purina Wet Dog Food 10 oz Tub; and the affected products have been pulled from the shelves.
The recall includes the following brands with both a “best before” date range of June 2017 to August 2017 and production code range starting with the first four digits of 5363 to 6054:
Beneful Prepared Meals Wet Dog Food 10-oz. Tubs (all varieties)
Beneful Chopped Blends Wet Dog Food 10-oz. Tubs (all varieties)
Pro Plan Savory Meals Wet Dog Food 10-oz. Tubs (limited to five varieties)
No other Purina products or sizes are included.
Dog owners should check both the “Best Before” date and production code on the bottom of each 10-oz. tub. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We encourage all customers who have purchased this product from any of our Foster’s Food Fair-IGA locations to return the affected product for a full refund. Please discontinue feeding the food to your dog. If you have a 10-oz tub that is not listed as part of the recall, you can and should continue feeding it to your dog.
Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out by email ([email protected]) or by phone (345-945-3663).
Cayman Islands Legislative Assembly date set
GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands – Following the agreement of Cabinet at its meeting on Tuesday, 22 March, 2016, the Premier has asked the Speaker of the House to summon the Legislative Assembly to meet on Monday, 25 April, 2016.
Government is expected to present several bills for debate and passage, including:
• Statistics (Amendment) Bill (2016)
• Standards in Public Life (Amendment) Bill (2016)
• Accountants Bill (2016)
• Companies Law (Amendment) Bill (2016)
• Limited Liability Companies Bill (2016)
• Legal Practitioners Bill (2016)
• Special Economic Zones (Amendment) Bill (2016)
Also to be dealt with are various private member motions and parliamentary questions.
Cayman Islands: Passing of Syrian Refugee
A male Syrian national, who was granted refugee status by the Cayman Islands, has died in Jamaica where he was receiving medical treatment.
The man had claimed asylum in July 2013, while passing through Grand Cayman in transit from Cuba to Jamaica.
Following an extensive assessment, officials deemed that he qualified for asylum under the 1951 UN convention on Refugees and he received refugee status in 2014.
Following recent admission to George Town Hospital he was later transported to Jamaica for further care, and passed away while there.
The Ministry of Home Affairs is working with the Jamaican Consular office in the Cayman Islands to coordinate burial arrangements.
Officials note that the deceased was one of two Syrian nationals to be granted refugee status by the Cayman Islands.
Cayman Islands mother found guilty of daughter’s murder
In what many believe is a surprising decision Cayman Islands Grand Court Judge Alastair Malcolm found Tamara Butler knowingly stabbed and killed her six-year-old daughter last year finding her guilty of murder.
The judge rejected the evidence of two psychiatrists that Butler was psychotic and suffering from schizophrenia and instead seemed to value the opinion more of the Crown’s the crown’s psychiatrist, Dr Myers, who was described as an academic rather than a practicing physician. The judge also appeared to discount the opinion of Dr Arline McGill from the Cayman Islands Hospital regarding Butler’s condition the night of the killing.
Costas Takkas extradited to USA
Former Secretary-General of the Cayman Islands Football Association (CIFA) and one time attaché to ex-CONCACAF President, the disgraced Jeffrey Webb, Costas Takkas, has been extradited to the US after losing his appeal against the extradition.
Shark ATTACKS Diver | 70 Feet Deep in Cayman Islands
From Wow Virals
While Lion Fish culling in the Western Caribbean Sea, this scuba diver got a terrifying underwater shock when a shark came out of no where and attacked!
To view video: http://wowvirals.com/shark-attacks-diver-70-feet-deep-in-cayman-islands/
Western Union expands to Cuba
By Jamaica Observer From St Lucia Online
JAMAICA OBSERVER – The Western Union (WU) company, a global payments services provider, announced today that it will launch remittance services from across the world into Cuba following United States regulatory and policy changes that allow Cubans and non-Cubans to send remittances via Western Union to the island.
Cubans currently reside in as many as 72 countries worldwide, WU stated.
Cash remittances to Cuba in 2013 reached US$2.8 billion with 90 per cent originating from the US. Remittances reach 62 per cent of Cuban households, sustain about 90 per cent of the retail market and provide thousands of jobs, the company said in a release on its new direct service on Monday.
For the first time, Cubans and other citizens worldwide will join their US counterparts to send remittances into Cuba using Western Union’s cross-border payments platform.
People from the US have had the opportunity to send money to Cuba since 1999, but just from the US. In a couple of weeks, any citizen of the world will be able to do it too, which means a great opportunity for Cubans with relatives in Caribbean, Latin Aamerican, European, and Asian countries.
For more on this story go to: http://www.stlucianewsonline.com/caribbean-western-union-expands-to-cuba/#sthash.x59R06Bb.dpuf
A new $1.5 billion Caribbean hotel project
From Caribbean Journal
The Caribbean has a new development hotspot: Antigua and Barbuda.
The twin-island country has signed another major development deal, this time a project by Antigua and Barbuda’s Ambassador to Iraq, Ahmed Abbas Alewi, who is spearheading a major mixed-use development.
The project will be done in phases, with a total of investment of around $1.5 billion USD.
Located on 93 acres of Pensioner’s Beach in Antigua, the project will include a hotel luxury housing, a water park, an indoor mall including a movie theater, among other amenities.
Antigua Tourism Minister Asot Michael and Ambassador Ahmed Abbas Alewi
In a statement, Antigua’s Tourism Ministry said it had held talks on the potential arrival of twice-weekly flights from Baghdad through a European gateway.
Alwei has proposed this himself, as he owns two Boeing 737 aircraft.
Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Minister Asot Michael called the agreement a “huge step toward increasing tourist arrivals from the Middle East and extending Antigua and Barbuda’s global reach.”
In the past several years, Antigua has signed more large-scale hotel development deals than any other country in the Caribbean — most recently, a landmark transformation of the historic Half Moon Bay property.
IMAGE: Antigua Tourism Minister Asot Michael and Ambassador Ahmed Abbas Alewi
For more: http://caribjournal.com/2016/03/22/a-new-1-5-million-caribbean-hotel-project/
Caribbean delegates meet ahead of China talks
From CaribFlame
Representatives from Caribbean countries that have diplomatic relations with the People’s Republic of China met on Monday ahead of the 6th Caribbean Round of Consultations with that country.
The meeting, which brought together officials from the Ministries of Foreign Affairs in the Caribbean, discussed priority issues for the region. It took place at the Hilton Barbados Resort.
Countries represented at the meeting were Barbados, Antigua and Barbuda, Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago, Dominica, Suriname and Jamaica. The consultations with the Chinese will take place on Tuesday, March 22, at the Hilton Barbados Resort at 9:00 a.m.
For more: http://www.caribflame.com/2016/03/caribbean-delegates-meet-ahead-of-china-talks/
Jamaica government to implement gender quotas in Parliament
By Caribbean360 From St Lucia News Online
CARIBBEAN360 – Government intends to introduce legislated gender quotas to address the lack of proportional representation of women in Parliament and other areas of the society.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport Olivia Grange said the move is part of Temporary Special Measures (TSMs) on the part of the Government to accelerate equality between men and women.
It is in keeping with an action plan for gender equity and sustainable development in Jamaica, to be rolled out in the short term.
Legislated quotas will also be introduced to address the under-representation of women in local authorities and other positions of leadership, and to increase the participation of women in the relevant branches of governance and socio-economic organizations.
Grange said continued support will be provided to women’s groups and gender-related entities, such as the Jamaica Household Workers Union (JHWU).
Trinidad: Remand Prison inmate stabbed to death
From Trinidad Express
A prisoner was stabbed to death yesterday morning at the Remand Prison, Arouca.
According to police reports, around 10 a.m yesterday, officers of the Northern Division received a report that 30-year-old Joe Parks, who is in Remand Prison charged with murder, got into a confrontation with another man in an area in the north wing of the compound.
The man was said to be dressed in Muslim garb.
During the confrontation, Parks was stabbed with a sharp object to the right side of his neck.
He was also slashed about the body.
For more: http://www.trinidadexpress.com/20160322/news/remand-prison-inmate-stabbed-to-death
Grenada government denies reports of three gastroenteritis infant deaths
By Caribbean News Now contributor
ST GEORGE’S, Grenada — The ministry of health in Grenada has denied reports that three babies had died as a result of gastroenteritis at the General Hospital last weekend.
In a press statement on Wednesday, the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) said it had learnt of the deaths of three children over the weekend at the General Hospital, reportedly from gastroenteritis.
The NDC called for the immediate resignation or dismissal of the minister for health, Nickolas Steele.
However, according to the government, one infant/toddler (and not three babies as claimed by the NDC) died on the weekend in question after being cared for at the General Hospital for a period of three days.
An autopsy to ascertain the exact cause of death of the infant has been undertaken and the revived Death Review Committee met to determine the circumstances and events surrounding the untimely passing of the infant at the hospital.
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)
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
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
MON MAR 28
Easter Catboat Race
The Cayman Catboat Club will be launching a new Catboat at their Easter Catboat Race at the Cayman Catboat Clubhouse at Whitehall Bay on Easter Monday (28 Mar) at 1030pm
Fishing Tournament
Family and friends are holding a Fishing Tournament in memory of the late Gressmon Ebanks on Easter Monday (28 Mar) at Barkers Bay in West Bay starting at 9am. For more information, call 916.1559.
TUE MAR 29
Grand Court Jurors Notice
All Grand Court Jurors in the current session are now to report for jury duty on Tuesday (29 Mar) at 9:45am.
Cayman Outreach Association Easter Camp
The Cayman Outreach Association Easter Camp runs Tuesday — Friday (29 Mar — 1 Apr). Call 939.7897 for more information.
WED MAR 30
Love Shouldn’t Hurt Lunch and Learn Series
Love Shouldn’t Hurt Lunch and Learn Series is Wednesday (30 Mar) from 12pm until 1pm at the Family Resource Center.
THU MAR 31
Trade and Business Licensing Law Meeting
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 Mar) 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.
Dress Down in celebration of Earth Day
Dress Down in celebration of Earth Day. Visit www.nationaltrust.org.ky to order your shirt today.
SME Workshop
The Chamber of Commerce presents a SME Workshop on Thursday (31 Mar) from 5:30 p.m. — 7:30 p.m. at the Chamber of Commerce office in Governors Square. Register online at www.caymanchamber.ky
Debt Collection: How to Avoid and Collect Bad Debt
The Chamber of Commerce presents Debt Collection: How to Avoid and Collect Bad Debt by Sarah Allison on Thursday, (31 Mar) from 9:00 a.m. — 11:00 a.m. at the Chamber of Commerce office in Governors Square. Register online at www.caymanchamber.ky
Step it Up for Gender Equality
In an effort to organise activities that embody this year’s Honouring Women’s Month theme, “Step it Up for Gender Equality” the Family Resource Centre is encouraging employers from various fields and all levels of employees to participate in Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day throughout the month of March. For more information contact the Family Resource Centre on [email protected] or 949-0006.
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
