Fifth annual CISPA Gala honours new Caymanian accountants
The Cayman Islands Society of Professional Accountants recently honoured 14 Caymanian accountants at its fifth annual gala at the Ritz-Carlton on Saturday, 6 October. This year’s honourees included ten newly qualified CPAs and five graduates with a bachelor’s degree in…
CDB board approves flagship poverty-reduction programme’s seventh phase
The Board of Directors of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has approved the seventh phase of the Bank’s Basic Needs Trust Fund (BNTF) Programme. Funding for BNTF 7 is estimated at USD51.74 million. Contributors to BNTF 7 have approved a…
Stingray Swim Club: “Goes Trick or Treating at CBAC’s Spooky Splash.”
33 members of Stingray Swim Club (SSC) travelled across town on Saturday to compete in the Spooky Splash hosted by neighbouring team Camana Bay Aquatic Club (CBAC). A cross section of SSC swimmers, from seasoned CARFITA swimmers like Alex McCallum…
Monster energy drink investigated – and the ingredients
The makers of Monster, an energy drink with the caffeine equivalent, of seven cans of Coca-Cola, are being sued by the family of a 14-year-old girl, who died after she consumed two of the beverages. By Raf Sanchez Daily Telegraph…
Stingray Census, Grand Cayman, 2012 and Harvey supports Stingray Conservation
Written by: Guy Harvey | Photos by: Guy Harvey & Ty Sawyer The annual census of the stingray population in Grand Cayman was conducted the week of July 10 – 13, 2012. The research work was done by personnel from the…
BBBS Hosts Fundraising Costume Soirée
If dressing up as your favourite celebrity, character or villain is your thing, join Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Cayman Islands (BBBS) this November for their inaugural gala fundraiser Cirque de KY: A BBBS Costume Affair. Scheduled for the…
Owen Roberts Airport redevelopment takes a step forward to Canada
Three days of high level talks between Cayman and Canada to advance the Cayman Islands Airport Redevelopment Project took place recently. Cayman Islands participants included the Cayman Islands Airports Authority (CIAA), the Cayman Islands Tourism Association, Cayman Enterprise City, the…
Police officer charged with road offences and a man charged with attempted murder
A Royal Cayman Islands Police Service (RCIPS) officer has been charged with a number of road traffic offences including careless driving and leaving the scene of an accident. The 54 year old officer, who was off duty, was arrested on…
CHEC on course for Port development
As talks successfully progress between China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) and the Cayman Islands Government, officials from the international marine engineering and infrastructure construction firm have been highlighting the benefits the crucial project will bring to the Cayman Islands economy….
National Gallery of the Cayman Islands (NGCI) Community Calendar
NGCI Grand Cayman Thursday 25th October Live Studio Night Location: The National Gallery Education Centre Day: Every Thursday Evening Time: 7:00 – 9:00pm Fees: Single drop-in session $15 (members only) The programme is created for the purpose of learning how…
