Finalists for Governor’s Conservation Awards revealed
The panel of judges convened by Cayman Islands H.E. Governor Duncan Taylor released the shortlist of the finalists this week to receive the first ever Governor’s Conservation Awards. These are: Conservationist of the Year category: Arie Barendrecht, Bonnie Scott Edwards…
Temporary Cayman Island car plates to be returned
The Cayman Islands Department of Vehicle and Drivers Licensing announced on Monday (29) that permanent car licence-plates are available again. The Department of Vehicle and Drivers Licensing advises drivers who were issued temporary car plates or rental plates, to return…
Register to lay wreaths at Remembrance Day Ceremony
In advance of the Remembrance Day observance on Sunday, 11 November, members of the public who wish to lay wreaths – either at the Cenotaph or at the Seamen’s Memorial – should contact the Protocol Office as soon as possible. This…
Applications for 2013/14 Chevening Scholarships now open with new website
Applications for Chevening Scholarships, the prestigious global scholarship programme of the UK government, are now open. Candidates seeking a postgraduate scholarship in the United Kingdom for 2013/14 can now register their interest, thanks to a new website. The site, www.chevening.org,…
USA consular agencies in the Cayman Islands and Montego Bay, Jamaica
The consular agencies in the Cayman Islands and Montego Bay, provides information and assistance to U.S. citizens in the Cayman Islands and western Jamacia respectively. At each location, U.S. citizens can submit applications for: U.S. passports; documenting children born in…
Cayman firearm holders license reminder
All licensed firearm holders are being reminded that permits which are issued for three year periods expire on the 31st December of that licensing period. Holders are being asked to check the expiration dates on their licenses to ensure that…
Order of Cayman Islands nomination deadline Oct 31
Nominations Deadline is 31 October Now is the time to get your nominations in for the Order of the Cayman Islands awards and honours before the 31 October deadline. For online criteria, nomination forms and guidelines, visit http://uit.gov.ky/pls/portal/url/page/mtehome or get…
Jamaican International soprano singer arrives from UK
English born International Soprano singer, Abigail Kelly, arrived in Grand Cayman Wednesday (24) night from the UK to perform in two charity concerts she is headlining. Abigail currently sings with the English Touring Opera (ETO) and says although one of…
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…
Emanuel Steward: Legendary boxing trainer dies aged 68
Emanuel Steward, who trained legendary fighters Thomas Hearns, Lennox Lewis and Wladimir Klitschko among many others, has died at the age of 68. As an amateur boxer, Steward won 94 of his 97 fights and a National Golden Gloves bantamweight…
