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Grand Court Jurors Report Date Changed
The Grand Court jury report date has been changed.
Grand Court Jurors who are in the 1 April – 30 June 2015 session are now to report on Tuesday, 16 June 2015 at 9:45 a.m.
Please call the Jury Information line at 945-5072 for the most up-to-date information.
Cayman Kids Club
Now accepting registrations for July – reserve your July Kids Club Pass online today!
Class spaces are limited so please RSVP to ensure a spot in the Cayman Kids Club!
For more information about this brand new programme and to book, contact Julie at [email protected] or visit www.caymankidsclub.com
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WED JUNE 10
National Workforce Development Agency in North Side
The National Workforce Development Agency will be at the North Side Library on Wednesday (10 Jun) from 2 — 5pm.
Bookends Club
Join The Bookends Club when they meet to review their latest pick, The Children Act by Ian McEwan on Wednesday (10 Jun) from 7-8:30pm at Books & Books.
National Workforce Development Agency in West Bay
The National Workforce Development Agency will be at the West Bay Library on Wednesday (10 Jun) from 10am until 1pm.
Basic food hygiene course
Certification courses in basic food hygiene are being offered by the Department of Environmental Health. The next meeting is Wednesday (10 Jun) from 9am until 4pm. For more information, call the DEH at 949-6696.Basic food hygiene course
Cayman Islands Fidelity Bank calls in outside auditors
In a brief press relief issued last Monday (8) Cayman Islands Fidelity Bank has “engaged Deloitte Cayman to conduct an independent review of the Bank’s internal processes and policies to confirm that they are in line with regulatory requirements.”
The bank said they had consulted with the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) regarding the internal review and the regulator will contribute to the preparation of the Terms of Reference for the work “to ensure that the review covers any questions that CIMA may have”.
“They [Deloitte Cayman] have the appropriate breadth of experience to assess Fidelity Bank’s processes to ensure they are sufficiently robust. The Deloitte team will be supported by the Bank’s compliance and internal audit team, and outside resources as needed,” Fidelity Group CEO Anwer Sunderji said. “These are matters of significant complexity, and the expertise of this Big Four firm is second to none.”
The bank’s Board and Executive Committee are committed “to upholding their policies and procedures to the highest possible standard”.
The press release was issued because Fidelity was one of the institutions named in the 167-page indictment from the US justice department that outlines the massive corruption investigation into racketeering, fraud and money laundering by FIFA officials that include Caymanian Jeffery Webb. Webb worked many years for Fidelity Bank and a second person named, past Cayman resident Costas Takaas held accounts there.
Baby among five survivors found drifting after plane crash in the Bahamas
From CARIBBEAN360
NASSAU, Bahamas, Tuesday June 9, 2015 – An eight-month-old baby boy was among the five people who survived when their plane crashed in the Bahamas yesterday evening.
The Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) said the Cessna 172 aircraft was believed to be flying from Crooked Island to New Providence when it went down in waters south of New Providence.
After an almost three-hour search by the RBDF and the United States Coast Guard, the survivors – 26-year-old pilot Anthiqueko Gibson; Lorenzo Moss, 47; Autoria Moss, 27; Andre Gibson, 22; and 18-month-old Andrew Gibson – were found drifting on a life raft about near New Providence, nine miles southeast of Nassau.
They were transported by ambulance to the Coral Harbour Base to receive medical attention.
“All passengers appeared to be in good health,” the RBDF said.
While the RBDF did not say what was the cause of the crash, the Tribune quoted Transport and Aviation Minister Glenys Hanna Martin as saying that the pilot had reported engine problems before the single-engine plane went down.
IMAGE: 18-MONTH-OLD ANDREW GIBSON WAS THE ONLY CHILD ON BOARD. (PHOTO: ROYAL BAHAMAS DEFENCE FORCE)
For more on this story go to: http://www.caribbean360.com/news/baby-among-five-survivors-of-plane-crash-in-the-bahamas#ixzz3caH6zq7t
Cayman Islands Sports Minister expects other local football leaders will be named in probe
Cayman Islands Sports Minister, Osbourne Bodden, said on local television CITN/Cayman27 on Monday (8) other Cayman Islands Football Association (CIFA) members might be named in the probe that is ongoing probe into FIFA corruption.
He said: “I have no doubt that you’ll probably hear more names going forward. But we don’t know …”
“It is a close knit group [CIFA] and they’ve been in charge of football for some time, so who knows?”
Warner accused of asking Egypt for R88million bribe
By AFP From Sowetan
Former Fifa vice-president Jack Warner asked Egypt to pay a $7-million (about R88-million) bribe in exchange for seven votes to host the 2010 World Cup, a former Egyptian minister alleged yesterday.
Former minister of youth and sports, Aley Eddine Helal, said Warner, who is now at the heart of a corruption scandal engulfing football’s world governing body, asked for the money in 2004.
“Warner was the one who approached us from Fifa. He said he could guarantee us seven votes …
“He asked for one $1-million for each vote,” Helal said.
Egypt was a candidate to host the 2010 World Cup, but it received no votes in the 2004 Fifa ballot.
South Africa was chosen to host the tournament.
“We didn’t pay any bribes,” said Youssef el-Dahshori, who was Egyptian Football Association president at the time.
“That was one of the reasons why we didn’t get any votes.”
Warner introduced himself in 2003 during a Fifa congress held in Qatar and proposed a meeting, Dahshori said.
“I met Warner in the UAE. He proposed to be Egypt’s consultant in Latin America and Europe, since he has good connections there.
“He wanted to take $7-million dollars for seven votes, and said he wouldn’t take the money for himself but for developing the sport in Latin America,” said Dahshori, stressing that he had refused Warner’s offer.
Warner was indicted by the US for allegedly taking a $10-million bribe to help South Africa win the race to host the 2010 World Cup, among other charges.
Fifa admitted in a statement last Tuesday that it had processed a $10-million payment from South Africa to Warner, who is one of 14 people facing charges of involvement in more than $150-million of bribes to soccer officials.
For more: http://www.sowetanlive.co.za/sport/2015/06/08/warner-accused-of-asking-egypt-for-r88million-bribe
CONCACAF U-15 Boys’ Championship 2015 Advisory
By decision of the CONCACAF Executive Committee, CONCACAF regrets to advise of the postponement until further notice of the CONCACAF Under-15 Boys’ Championship 2015.
CONCACAF continues to be focused on its core mission of delivering outstanding soccer events. In the short term, efforts will be dedicated in full to the successful delivery of the upcoming CONCACAF Gold Cup 2015, in addition to other Championships which also qualify CONCACAF teams to worldwide-level tournaments, such as the Men’s Olympic Qualifying Championship and the Under-20 Women’s Championship, to be played as scheduled later in 2015.
CONCACAF is committed to restoring a full slate of complementary youth development tournaments in the shortest possible time. This includes our objective to re-schedule the Under-15 Boys’ Championship, at the soonest opportunity.
Attitude the reason behind collapse in Caribbean cricket, says Ambrose
From Big News Network (ANI)
Former West Indies bowler Curtly Ambrose opined that a shift in attitude is the reason that cricket in the Caribbean has undergone a massive downfall, despite the region having some of the most talented players in recent times.
According to Ambrose, it was ‘serious business’ in the old times and there was never a time when the players just went through the motions because it was the nets, news.com.au reported.
He also noted that many English county teams do not touch West Indians because they carry a reputation of being lazy and of coming with large egos.
Ambrose further said that all the West Indies greats, including Sir Vivian Richards, Michael Holding, Andy Roberts and Malcolm Marshall polished their skills in English cricket, while the current crop of cricketers from the region don’t get the opportunity to do so. (ANI)
For more:
http://www.bignewsnetwork.com/index.php/sid/233599147
Prisoner in Guyana killed after shooting policeman in the head
From CARIBBEAN360
IMAGE; SHOT: CONSTABLE VICTOR FAUSETTE (PHOTO: GUYANA CHRONICLE)
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, Monday June 8, 2015 – A young police officer is in hospital fighting for his life after a prisoner grabbed his service revolver and shot him in the head last night.
Police reports indicate that Constable Victor Fausette was shot above the left ear around 7 p.m. The 18-year-old prisoner Regan Richards, believed to have been mentally unstable, was subsequently shot dead by other officers at his home.
Fausette was shot at the Wisroc Police Outpost where Regan was being held after lawmen, responding to a report that he was armed with a cutlass and chasing down residents in a Linden district, arrested him.
Fausette was the only officer on duty at the outpost at the time.
“The circumstances are not yet clear, but while in custody at the outpost, Regan Richards managed to overpower Police Constable Victor Fausette and take away his service revolver. He then shot the police rank above his left ear and escaped with the firearm,” the police said.
“Acting on information received police ranks subsequently went to his home where they came under fire from Regan Richards. The police returned fire, hitting him to his body. He was taken to the Mackenzie Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival.”
Police said the gun and six spent shells were recovered.
Titanbet to sponsor coverage of Caribbean Premier League T20
(PRESS RELEASE) — Titanbet.co.uk has teamed up with BT Sport to sponsor coverage of this month’s Caribbean Premier League T20.
The agreement will see the sportsbook endorse all 33 live matches from the popular tournament with programme bumpers, as well as a one-hour highlights show.
It is Titanbet’s first cricket programme sponsorship as it looks to invest further in broadcasting and increase brand awareness among fans.
This year’s carnival of cricket will include some of the sport’s biggest names, including Kevin Pietersen, Chris Gayle, Mahela Jayawardene and Lasith Malinga.
Viewers will be able to enjoy special sign-up offers, with money back concessions and competitive prices throughout the tournament at www.titanbet.co.uk, which kicks off at the Kensington Oval on June 20 when Barbados Tridents take on Guyana Amazon Warriors.
Russell Yershon, Head of UK Sportsbook at Titanbet, said: “We’re delighted to be sponsoring BT Sport’s coverage of the CPL, which is set to be another exciting tournament.
“It’s going to be a huge summer of cricket for fans and punters alike and the Greatest Party in Sport is a great way to kick it off.”
Titanbet Sports UK make Jamaica Tallawahs the 9/4 favourite for the six-team tournament, with last year’s winners Barbados Tridents and Pietersen’s team St Lucia Zouks both 6/1.
The sportsbook is now a regular sponsor of British horse racing, having concluded deals at York, Warwick, Kempton Park and Lingfield. They also have strategic media partnerships with The Sun newspaper and talkSPORT.
Jeremy Rosenberg, head of advertising partnerships TV and Digital for BT Sport said: “This is BT Sport’s second year of exclusive coverage of CPL T20 and we are pleased to have Titanbet supporting our coverage. Let the party atmosphere begin.”
Edem wins Best International Act at Black Canadian Awards
From Ghana Web
Ghana’s Edem is Best International Act Africa at the 2015 Black Canadian Awards.
CEO of VRMG Edem triumphed in a nomination category of top 7 leading African artists; Mafikizolo (South Africa), Yemi Alade (Nigeria), Eddy Kenzo (Uganda), Davido (Nigeria), Edem (Ghana), Oritse Femi (Nigeria), and Teeyah (Ivory Coast).
“Congratulations to all the nominees, African music has really grown and it’s nice to know it’s now trending in almost every city in Canada” says Paul Ade, the Executive Producer of the Canadian Awards Academy.
The awards show was hosted in Toronto Canada on Saturday on June 6th 2015.
Destra Garcia of Trinidad won Best International Act Caribbean for the second year in a role, both her new work and votes delivered the win.
Emmanuel Jal, won Best African Style Artist in the category for Canadian based top African artist, the other top nominees are Akin, Dice Ailes, Trinity Mpho, Kobena Aquaa-Harrison and Ozee B aka Ozee the Boss.
Other winners for the night were Elijha Hammill who won for Best Male Actor, Amanda Brugel for Best female Actor, Lisa Banton for Best RnB Act, Dan-e-o for Best Hip Hop Act, KellyLee Evans won for Best Jazz / Soul Act, Best Urban dance winner went to Shameka Blake, Tasha T winner for Best Caribbean style Artist.
Donnett Thompson-Hall won Best Gospel Artist, Powerhouse Fellowship Soul Choir won Best Gospel Group, DJ Mel Boogie won for Best DJ, Trish won for Best Pop Artist.
Artist on the Rise was won by Flo from Winnipeg, Spoken word winner was Dwayne Morgan, Latoya Forever won Best Entertainer and Scott Laurie won Best Media Personality.
Beni Boo won for Fashion, Best Blogger winner was ThePurrr by PepperBrooks, Lawrence Kerr won for Best photography and The Book of Negroes by Lawrence Hill won for Best Writer & Literary work.
Due to high volume of vote counts, tours and industry work, Solomon Wunibee “The Psalmist”, a Top Gospel nominee was also awarded with Best Male Gospel Artist.
All the performances delivered a world class perfomance. All credits goes to DOAHL Academy, Lisa Banton, Leila Dey, The Psalmist, SKIBU, Sunset Service, Jay Harmony, Mel C and Xolisa. The 2015 Black Canadian Awards was indeed a night of fun, great performances and honor.
For more: http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/entertainment/artikel.php?ID=361431
Limacol renews Caribbean Premier League Deal
CPL, Press Release
New GPC Inc. brand confirmed as a principal partner and umpires and referees partner
Monday 8th June 2015, Kingston, Jamaica — New Guyana Pharmaceutical Company Incorporated (NEW GPC INC), under its popular Limacol brand, has today confirmed that it will continue as a Principal Partner of the Caribbean Premier League. As part of the agreement, Limacol will become Umpires and Referees Partner, which will see Limacol represented on the Umpires’ uniforms and during the Third Umpire review.
Limacol was title sponsor of the first two seasons of the Caribbean Premier League, and its support of the tournament has helped the League rapidly become one of the most popular T20 competitions in the world. In that time, the Limacol brand has become the most recognisable brand name synonymous with CPL.
New GPC Chairman, Dr Ranjisinghi Ramroop, said; “We are delighted that Limacol will be continuing our successful relationship with CPL – this year’s tournament looks bigger than ever and we look forward to continuing to provide ‘Genuine Caribbean Cool’ to cricket fans across the region and around the World.”
Caribbean Premier League Commercial Director, Jamie Stewart, said; “Limacol has been the central supporter of CPL since before the first ball was bowled, and cricket fans across the region have the brand to thank for helping to make the CPL dream a reality. We are very pleased to extend the strong relationship with Limacol into 2015 and we thank the company for its continuing support of the Biggest Party in Sport.”
Global superstars including Kevin Pietersen, Jacques Kallis and Shahid Afridi willjoin the Caribbean’s finest cricketers, like Chris Gayle, Kieron Pollard and Dwayne Bravo, as well as exciting up-and-coming local talent.
Last year’s tournament attracted a global audience in excess of 65 million and this year is set to be even higher as fans across the world continue to be drawn to the high quality action on the pitch and the unique party atmosphere off it.
June 8: National Caribbean HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
From amfar
June 8 marks the 10th annual National Caribbean HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. The day, convened by the Caribbean People International Collective, Inc., aims to cultivate a health-conscious atmosphere within Caribbean communities throughout the U.S. and its territories by encouraging individuals to get tested and, if necessary, treated not only for HIV, but also for other diseases that disproportionately impact the population, including diabetes, cancer, high blood pressure, and cardiovascular diseases.
The Caribbean has the world’s second-highest rate of HIV after sub-Saharan Africa, and in 2013 250,000 people in the region were living with the virus. Approximately three million individuals of West Indian descent and nearly nine million tracing their heritage to Puerto Rico, Cuba, or the Dominican Republic currently live in the 50 U.S. states and Washington, D.C., and nearly four million more live in the U.S. territories of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Many Caribbean Americans living in the U.S. are categorized as African Americans, who constitute just 13% of the national population but account for nearly half of all new HIV infections annually. In Puerto Rico, the rate of HIV infection is nearly twice as high as the rate in the U.S., and the rate of death from AIDS-related causes is nearly four times as high.
“In 2006, National Caribbean American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day was created as an opportunity for Caribbean American and Caribbean-born individuals to get educated, get tested, get treated, and get involved,” said Congresswoman Barbara Lee. “This is critical because as we attempt to combat HIV/AIDS in America, overcoming racial and ethnic disparities remains a serious issue at the heart of the fight. In particular, Caribbean Americans face low quality healthcare and a cultural stigma against public discussion of HIV/AIDS.”
Around the corner yet a world away, another Miami beckons
Honduran village of “Miami” features Garifuna culture, beautiful natural surroundings and Caribbean beaches
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras, Jun 08, 2015 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Miami, Florida is beloved and well-known, with its white sandy beaches and year-round tropical weather being among the elements making it one of the world’s premier getaways.
Yet, just a two-hour flight from “the Magic City” lies another Miami — a small beachfront fishing village on Honduras’ Caribbean coast.
Located just 20 minutes from the town of Tela, the village of Miami may not resemble its Floridian namesake, but has its own appeal as well as about 100 residents; members of the Garifuna community that descends from African and Caribbean settlers from years gone by. Villagers proudly maintain their rich distinct cultural heritage, including traditions of delicious foods and exotic musical rhythms. With Miami located between the Caribbean Sea and Los Micos Lagoon, the village beckons to birdwatchers and fishermen. Others just visit to enjoy the beach, while sipping on a cold beer or savoring seafood at one of three beach shack restaurants.
The nearby luxury resort of Indura, with more than 250 rooms and villas, recently hosted the PGA’s prestigious Honduras Open, yet even many of the visitors to this prestigious international event missed the opportunity to come see the tiny village known as Miami.
Official information on visiting the Tela Bay region of Honduras’s beautiful Caribbean coast, home of “The Other Miami”, can be found at www.honduras.travel/en/atlantida/destinations/tela. Garifuna Tours (www.garifunatours.com) offers a variety of options for seeing Miami, Los Micos Lagoon and other unique area offerings. Information on the nearby Indura luxury villas and golf resort can be found at http://www.induraresort.com/.
SOURCE: Honduras Presidency
Honduras Presidency
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Direct flights from Dublin to Mexico and Jamaica announced
By Charlie Taylor The Irish Times
Tour operator Falcon Holidays it to start offering direct non-stop flights from Dublin to Mexico and Jamaica from next year.
TUI Travel, which operates Falcon Holidays and Thomson Holidays in Ireland, is introducing a new charter programme from June 2016 with services to Jamaica’s second largest city Montego Bay, and to Cancun, one of Mexico’s leading tourist destinations.
“We are very excited to be the first Irish tour operator to charter direct non-stop flights to Mexico and Jamaica,” said Chris Logan, head of Ireland for Falcon Holidays and Thomson.
“In particular we are delighted to have the opportunity to operate our programme on a Thomson Airways 787 Dreamliner. We believe that the range of exclusive holidays we will be offering coupled with this state-of-the-art jet will be well received by Irish holiday makers,” he added.
The addition of Mexico and Jamaica means that Dublin airport will have 20 long-haul destinations next summer , with 17 destinations in the Americas and the Caribbean, two destinations in the Middle East and one destination in Africa.
Dublin airport managing director Vincent Harrison welcomed the new saying the services would offer significant additional choice for holiday-makers who want a long-haul break and want to fly direct from the capital.
Garifuna to become honorary Vincentian citizens
By Nelson A. King from Caribbean Life
Opposition Leader Arnhim Eustace says, if his New Democratic Party (NDP) wins the next general elections in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, his administration would honor the Garifuna people by making them “Honorary Citizens of St. Vincent and the Grenadines.”
“I want to bring them closer to St. Vincent and the Grenadines,” said Eustace, leader of the country’s main opposition party, in making the announcement Sunday night at a town hall meeting at the Friends of Crown Heights Educational Center in Brooklyn, flanked by Member of Parliament for North Leeward, Roland “Patel” Matthews, and former Communications and Works Minister in a former NDP administration, Glenford Stewart.
“There are those who say it can’t be done, but it will be done,” added the former prime minister to loud applause, with some Garifuna in the audience. “I have naysayers who say ‘it’ll be a drain on the economy.’ There’s a saying, ‘where ignorance is bliss, it’s folly to be wise.’
“I must say, they’ll (Garifuna) make the most marvelous contribution to St. Vincent and the Grenadines,” continued the NDP president. “There’s no way they can pull us down; they’ll pull us up.
“Tonight, I say to the Garifuna, ‘welcome home’,” Eustace declared. “We’ve stated our position tonight, and we’ll stand by it.”
During his week-long visit to New York, Eustace said he had met with a number of Garifuna, descendants of Black Caribs from St. Vincent and the Grenadines and “got an understanding of what took place” (leading up to and during their exile by the British on Balliceaux – a rocky island in the St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and Roatan, an island off Honduras).
“They are, therefore, ours,” the Opposition Leader said. “It is time that we take steps to remedy this situation. We cannot allow, in good conscience, the situation to continue.”
In recent years, Eustace said he had heard “more and more of the Garifuna and their commitment to St. Vincent and the Grenadines, which they call Yuremein.
“It became more and more clear that we cannot ignore this matter,” he said. “We must address it.”
He noted that, about 218 years ago, the British “mistreated and exiled a lot of people we now call Garifuna,” stating that they were first sent to Balliceaux “where many of them died” and then to exile in Roatan.
“Therefore, a lot of people were not aware of the extent and despicable nature that took place,” Eustace said. “Five hundred people who left Balliceaux 218 years later now number 700,000. But they’re from St. Vincent and the Grenadines, having gone to Honduras, gone to Belize and so forth, and 400,000 here (in the United States).
“I believe this is a remarkable story,” he added. “It’s a remarkable story because many of them are professionals in different parts of the world.”
Douglas Howard – an NDP activist and former president of the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Progressive Organization of New York (SPOONY), the NDP New York affiliate that sponsored the town hall meeting – thanked Eustace for his gesture towards the Garifuna and recommended that Balliceaux be declared a “National Shrine.”
Eustace agreed, adding that he had already communicated that suggestion to the group of Garifuna with whom he met in New York.
“Your announcement is most welcome,” Belizean Joseph Guerrero, who spoke on behalf of the Garifuna people, told Eustace in the question-and-answer segment. “And, on behalf of the Garifuna people worldwide, thank you.”
Wellington Ramos, who was also part of the Garifuna delegation and who also hails from Belize, said he found Eustace to be “a very sincere person” in their “deliberations.”
“I want to say, if somebody can’t give you something in 14 years, why you have to wait another hour,” asked Ramos, an adjunct lecturer in politics at the Brooklyn campus of Long Island University and a newspaper columnist, stating that the Garifuna had been waiting indefinitely to become “Honorary Citizens” of their motherland, St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
For more on this story go to: http://www.caribbeanlifenews.com/stories/2015/6/2015-06-02-nk-garifuna-cl.html
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