iNews Briefs & Community Events
Cayman Islands: Mother to Child HIV Transmission and Congenital Syphilis
Educational sessions with Dr. Karina Palmer to discuss the elimination of mother to child HIV transmission and congenital syphilis in the Cayman Islands will be held on Wednesday, 25 May from 6.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. and on Tuesday, 31 May from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Next month, the regional validation committee is expected to verify that the Cayman Islands has been certified as free of both these conditions.
The educational sessions, explaining the implications of this verification, are open to the public and will take place in the Hibiscus Conference Room at Cayman Islands Hospital.
Credit Agricole says wealth arm no longer managing offshore structures
From Reuters
French bank Credit Agricole said on Wednesday that it no longer managed offshore structures for its clients.
It issued a statement following a report by French newspaper Le Monde based on leaked documents on the activities of Panama law firm Mossack Fonseca.
“Credit Agricole Wealth management has no presence in Panama … (and it) does not create or manage so-called offshore structures on behalf of its clients,” it said, adding that the practice ended in 2015.
The Le Monde report suggested Credit Agricole had 54 active offshore companies in Panama, set up via Mossack Fonseca, as of end-2015.
(Reporting by Maya Nikolaeva; Editing by Brian Love)
For more: http://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-panama-tax-credit-agricole-idUKKCN0Y21FZ
Free actor’s workshop to take place in Cayman Islands
Local actors can participate in a free workshop taking place on Saturday 21 May at time, at the Harquail Studio Theatre, as part of CayFilm.
Participants ages 16 and up, will learn from CayFilm Festival Director Tony Mark. The workshop will focus specifically on screen acting, which is different to stage acting.
Commenting on the upcoming workshop Mr. Mark says “As we prepare for production companies to come to the Cayman Islands, we want to make sure we have the skill set and acting chops necessary to get parts in these films.”
Actors will get to perfume scenes in front of a camera to gain experience. Mr. Mark also encourages film directors and writers to participate as well.
For more information call 949-5477.
West Indies-South Africa-Australia Tri-series in Caribbean to make floodlight history
From Zee News
All 10 of the one-day internationals will be day/night affairs, with the first match on June 3.
Bridgetown: The upcoming tri-series between the West Indies, South Africa and Australia will be the first series in history to see all matches played under floodlights, the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) announced on Saturday.
All 10 of the one-day internationals will be day/night affairs, with the first match on June 3.
“This is a major series with three very attractive teams featuring some of the world`s best players,” WICB Operations manager Roland Holder said.
“They are accustomed to playing under lights all over the world so we look forward to some very entertaining cricket.
“We looked at ways to enhance the appeal and the spectator experience and it is accepted that fans like the day/night matches.”
International cricket will return to Guyana for the first time in two years, to coincide with the country`s 50th anniversary of independence, for the opening fixtures.
After three matches in St Kitts, the last group games and the final will be held at the Kensington Oval, Barbados.
The announcement comes at a time when South Africa have raised concerns about Australia`s proposal to play a Test match on their tour this summer under lights.
AFP
New bowling coach for West Indies ahead of tri-nation series
From Caribbean News Now
ST JOHN’S, Antigua — Roderick Estwick will join the technical team for the West Indies for the upcoming 2016 Tri-Nation one-day international series. Estwick is the bowling coach for the Barbados Pride Franchise and replaces bowling consultant, Sir Curtly Ambrose.
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Roderick Estwick
Estwick has to his credit national coach of the year in Barbados in 2005 and 2011. He was head coach for the Barbados under-19 team that won three titles between 2000 and 2004. Additionally, he toured extensively with the West Indies under-19 on tours in and out of the region and has participated in the High Performance Centre programme.
Estwick played first class cricket for Barbados, Transvaal and West Indies “A” between 1983 – 1990.
Estwick will join the squad for the upcoming camp that will start on Thursday, May 19.
Ambrose was with the senior men’s team for the last three years and toured extensively. His last assignment was with the winning men’s World T20 team this year in India.
Felix expressed sadness about pulling out of Cayman Invitational
From Track Alerts
GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands – American Olympic Games 200m champion Allyson Felix has expressed sadness at her late withdrawal from Saturday’s (14 May) Cayman Invitational meeting.
In April, Felix, who is recovering from a “minor” ankle injury, announced her withdrawal from the Doha Diamond League meet (6 May).
She, however, was still hoping to recover in time for the Cayman Invitational.
“Unfortunately, I’m still not fully healthy and will not be able to compete in Cayman,” said the champion athlete, who won 31 medals representing the USA, in a statement.
“I was looking forward to getting back on the track and know Cayman will be a great meeting,” added the four-time Olympic Games gold medallist, who was down to contest the 100m and 400m events at the Truman Bodden Sports Complex.
Cydonie Mothersille-Stephens, the meet director, expressed sadness at Felix’s withdrawal, but wish her a speedy recovery.
“We are sorry she is not here to compete, but we wish her a speedy recovery and that she will be ready to defend her title in Rio 2016,” added Mothersille-Stephens, a former sprint star herself, who won the Commonwealth Games 200m title in 2010.
Back To Jail For LIAT Flight Attendant
Caribbean News Service
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, May 13 2016 – The LIAT flight attendant charged with bringing cocaine into Barbados has been further remanded, this time until May 19.
Deann Pat Porsha Palmer of LaClery, Castries, St Lucia was not required to answer the four drug charges which Acting Chief Magistrate Christopher Birch read to her in the District ‘C’ Magistrates Court earlier this month.
The 33-year-old is charged with possession, intent to supply, trafficking and importing the five kilogrammes of the drugs and another count of possession of 1.3 grammes of cannabis.
She was interviewed by personnel from the Drug Squad when she arrived here on April 26, and was subsequently referred to Customs where a search revealed the cocaine in her handbag. The marijuana was later found at her home in Barbados.
Plummer was denied bail when she appeared in the District C Magistrates Court on April 29 and again on May 5 when she made her second court appearance.
She is being represented by attorney-at-law Kim Sealy. (Barbados TODAY)
For more: http://caribbeannewsservice.com/now/back-to-jail-for-liat-flight-attendant/
Cuba to host Central American and Caribbean chemistry Olympics
From Radio Cadena Agramonte
Havana, Cuba, May 13.- Cuba will host the Central American and Caribbean Chemistry Olympics to be held from July 17th to the 23rd at the University of Havana and the Martires de GironPolytechnic Institute.
Jose Hernandez told the press that students that were selected to participate in the Ibero American and International competitions will received an intensive preparation next week at the Vladimir Ilich Lenin Vocational High School.
He recalled that out of 22 Cuban students, 18 obtained medals and prizes last year against super talented opponents from Panama, Costa Rica, Guatemala and El Salvador.
He also stressed that through an agreement with the Higher Education Ministry 10th grade students are stimulated with the careers they desire.
The National chemistry methodologist explained that actions will be carried out to rescue the main principles of the Lenin High School and among them, he said, are science classes aimed at strengthening preparation of the students at the base.
He added that each province has a specialized high school and that the Isle of Youth as an experimental classroom because they had not inserted any student to the Lenin Vocational High School in the last two years.
Hernandez referred to the secondary school students that received classes at the University of Havana and the Marta Abreu Central University of Las Villas where 54 and 29 students attend respectively.(acn)
End of May Deadline for Seafarers’/Veterans’ Updates
Seafarers, Veterans and their spouses have until 31 May 2016 to provide their current information to the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development.
The Ministry is in the process of updating its health insurance database and has already distributed the relevant forms.
Any seafarer, veteran or spouse who has yet to receive such a document may provide a postal address to the Ministry so that the form can be mailed to them. Once completed, forms may be dropped off or mailed to the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development, 3rd Floor Government Administration Building, Elgin Avenue, Grand Cayman, PO Box 131, KY1-9000.
This request was initially made in July 2015 and those Seafarers, Veterans and their spouse who have responded to the initial request need not do so again.
Individuals seeking assistance may contact the Ministry at email:
[email protected] or phone: 244-2224.
Failure to respond may result in the discontinuation of health insurance benefits.
Cayman Islands: Call for Hurricane Shelter Volunteers
The Department of Children and Family Services is inviting individuals to sign up as shelter volunteers for this year’s Hurricane Season.
The Shelter Operations 2016 Hurricane Training for Shelter Managers & District Representatives Volunteers for this year’s Hurricane Season will be held over two days on Wednesday 25 May and Thursday 26 May at the Prospect Primary School Hall from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Registration begins promptly at 5:30 p.m.
All volunteers MUST complete both days of training.
For more information contact Ernesto Carter at the Department of Children and Family Services on 949-0290 or
email [email protected] (GIS)
COMMUNITY EVENTS (Date Order)
TUE MAY 17
Superior Business Writing
The Chamber of Commerce presents Superior Business Writing by Catherine Tyson on Tuesday (17 May) from 9:00 a.m. — 4:30 p.m. at their office in Governors Square. Register online at www.caymanchamber.ky
Child Month Child Protection Presentation
As part of Child Month, there will be a child protection presentation for preschool owners at the South Sound Community Center at 630pm on Tuesday (17 May)
WED MAY 18
Proposed meeting of all Cayman Islands Pastors
The Cayman Ministers’ Association is respectfully requesting ALL Cayman Islands pastors – Cayman Ministers’ Association, Seventh Day Adventist and all others – to meet in the Agape Family Worship Centre sanctuary on Wednesday the 18th May at 10 a.m. for a briefing and your input on serious issues.
CMA Executive
Sunrise Spring Concert
The Sunrise Adult Training Centre invites the public to its annual Spring Concert at the Harquail Theatre on Wednesday (18 May) at 7pm. Come and experience the Sunrise Centre’s version of the Broadway musical Mamma Mia!
Cayman Islands: Conservation Council Meeting 18 May 2016
The National Conservation Council will hold a general meeting on Wednesday May 18th, 2016, from 2pm to 5pm in the ground floor meeting room (1038) of the Government Administration Building (Grand Cayman). This meeting is open to observers from the public. The Agenda of the meeting will be available at the DoE website (www.DoE.ky<http://www.DoE.ky>).
Floetry
Floetry is Wednesday (18 May) at 630pm at Books & Books.
THU MAY 19
Child Month Snuggle and Read
As part of Child Month, you’re invited to Snuggle and Read at Cayman Academy from 6 — 8pm on Thursday (19 May)
FRI MAY 20
SharKY poster competition
The Department of Environment and Marine Conservation International invite primary and high school students to participate in our SharKY poster competition as part of the SharKY Fest to help raise awareness about Cayman’s sharks and the shark conservation law. To enter, students should create a poster on the importance of sharks to our coasts and reefs. Submit posters by mail or in person to Dept. of Environment by 4PM on Friday (20 May.) Log on to doe.ky for more information.
SAT MAY 21
Gospel Explosion
Eastern Apostolic Church presents Gospel Explosion on Saturday (21 May) at 7pm at Mary Miller Hall. Food will be on sale.
Rotaract Blue Fred Speirs VG 5K
The Rotaract Blue Fred Speirs VG 5K is Saturday (21 May). Log on to caymanactive.com to register.
Rugby Big Game 6: Cayman Vs. Bahamas
You’re invited to watch Rugby Big Game 6: Cayman Vs. Bahamas on Saturday (21 May). Log on to caymanrubgy.com for more.
Child Month Prayer Breakfast and Brac Family Day
As part of Child Month, you’re invited to a Circle of Love Prayer Breakfast at the Mariott Hotel on Saturday (21 May) from 830am. This will be followed by a Family Fun Day at South Side public beach in Cayman Brac from 10am until 2.
Free actor’s workshop
Local actors can participate in a free workshop taking place on Saturday 21 May at time, at the Harquail Studio Theatre, as part of CayFilm.
Participants ages 16 and up, will learn from CayFilm Festival Director Tony Mark. The workshop will focus specifically on screen acting, which is different to stage acting.
Commenting on the upcoming workshop Mr. Mark says “As we prepare for production companies to come to the Cayman Islands, we want to make sure we have the skill set and acting chops necessary to get parts in these films.”
Actors will get to perfume scenes in front of a camera to gain experience. Mr. Mark also encourages film directors and writers to participate as well.
For more information call 949-5477.
SUN MAY 22
Marriage and Family Enrichment Series
The West Bay Church of Christ presents its annual Marriage and Family Enrichment Series under the theme Fireproof my Marriage. The event is Sunday — Friday (22 — 27 May) at 10am, 11am and 7pm on Sunday and weekdays at 7 o’clock.
DEW Cycling Classics 19/38 and 57 Mile Road Race
The DEW Cycling Classics 19/38 and 57 Mile Road Race is Sunday (22 May) at 7am at Clifton Hunter. Log on to caymanactive.com to register.
Sneakers and Tiaras 5K Fun Run
The Sneakers and Tiaras 5K Fun Run is Sunday (22 May) at 6am at Holiday Inn. Log on to caymanactive.com to register
WED MAY 25
Cayman Islands: Mother to Child HIV Transmission and Congenital Syphilis
Educational sessions with Dr. Karina Palmer to discuss the elimination of mother to child HIV transmission and congenital syphilis in the Cayman Islands will be held on Wednesday, 25 May from 6.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. and on Tuesday, 31 May from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Next month, the regional validation committee is expected to verify that the Cayman Islands has been certified as free of both these conditions.
The educational sessions, explaining the implications of this verification, are open to the public and will take place in the Hibiscus Conference Room at Cayman Islands Hospital.
THU MAY 26
Inspired Lifestyles with Donna – Summer Programmes
See us at the upcoming HR Conference at the Ritz Carlton, May 26th.
FRI 27 MAY
Cleveland’s kidnapping survivor – Ritz Carlton, Grand Cayman
Cayman Islands Crisis Centre fundraiser
FRI MAY 27 & SAT MAY 28
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
THU JUNE 9
Book Launch By J. Lemuel Hurlston
