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Hurricane Matthew PSA3: Cayman Airways Change fees waived for Miami flights

Due to the projected path of Hurricane Matthew, Cayman Airways will be waiving change fees for passengers who wish to cancel their flight reservations for travel between Grand Cayman and Miami, Florida (MIA).

The waiver applies to those passengers who are holding ticketed reservations made on or before October 4, 2016 for travel between Wednesday October 5, 2016 and Saturday October 8, 2016.

Only one waiver of the change fee is allowed within the validity of the ticket purchased. Refunds are not allowed on non-refundable tickets.

For more information, please refer to the Hurricane protection Policy on our website: https://www.caymanairways.com/hurricane-protection-policy

 

Cayman Islands Murder: Additional RCIPS Answerphone for Tipsters

From RCIPS

Please note that detectives would also like to advise the public of a 24-hour answerphone for any tips at 949-7777.

Appeal for Witnesses in Homicide Investigation

Detectives investigating the shooting death of Justin Manderson in the early hours of Saturday (1) morning last weekend are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

“A full investigation is under way with a team of detectives assigned to the matter who are following up on lines of inquiry,” said Chief Inspector Malcolm Kay, “and we suspect that there were more people in that busy area at that time who may have seen or heard something. We’re asking that you come forward and tell us what you saw or heard, it could make all the difference.

“We know that there are probably people who would rather not be involved, but we need them to contact us nonetheless because this is about helping us ensure the safety of our community. If you were near 7 Mile Shops between 1:30AM-2:30AM, and saw something you think we should know, please call us.”

George Town CID can be reached at 949-4222. Anonymous tips can be provided via the Miami-based call centre of Crime Stoppers at 800-TIPS(8477), or online at the link : https://www.tipsubmit.com/WebTips.aspx?AgencyID=681.

 

HBO: DIVORCE & WESTWORLD (Second Episode

HBO has announced a special advance premiere of the second episode of Westworld and the premiere (pilot episode) of Divorce, exclusive for HBO subscribers on HBO GO and HBO On Demand beginning October 7th.

The much anticipated second episode of Westworld and the premiere of the new original comedy Divorce starring Sarah Jessica Parker, premiere this Sunday, October 9th.

 

Butterfly hijacks koala’s photoshoot and the result is heartwarming

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We all have that one friend who refuses to stay out of the spotlight, and it seems this craving for stardom transcends humans.

During a photo shoot at Symbio Wildlife Park in Helensburgh, Australia, a monarch butterfly decided to take centre stage, plonking itself on the schnoz of Willow, the one-year-old koala.

Willow wasn’t fussed however and carried out her modelling duties with a smize that would make Tyra Banks burst with pride.

Marketing and creative services manager for Symbio, Kevin Fallon told ABC that the butterfly was originally a background prop placed on nearby flora during filming for a sustainability campaign.

“Willow came running over and starting getting really inquisitive, nuzzling up to it. Before we knew it, it actually flew onto Willow’s head and then stayed there for ages,” Fallon told ABC.

The unlikeliest of animal friendships are often the most adorable.

For more and video: http://mashable.com/2016/10/03/butterfly-koala-photoshoot/?utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Mashable+%28Mashable%29&utm_cid=Mash-Prod-RSS-Feedburner-All-Partial&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed#LGQFFGOJNmql

 

: THIS WEEK’S MATCHES

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FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Jordan 2016

Friday, October 7, 2016

09:00 Spain vs. Mexico – King Abdullah II International Stadium, Amman, Jordan

12:00 Canada vs. Venezuela – King Abdullah II International Stadium, Amman, Jordan

Saturday, October 8, 2016

12:00 Japan vs. USA – Amman International Stadium, Amman, Jordan

 

Visa Office in Jamaica Closed Due to Weather

The public is advised that the Cayman Islands Visa Office located in Kingston, Jamaica is currently closed until further notice, due to inclement weather conditions.

 

: Cayman Islands: Town Hall Meetings about Zika Virus

Town Hall Meetings about Zika Virus Rescheduled

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the series of town hall meetings about the Zika virus has been rescheduled. The meetings are being held by Public Health to inform residents about Zika, and to address concerns, especially for pregnant women.

The meetings will now take place at Bodden Town Civic Centre on Tuesday, 18 October; Sir John A. Cumber Primary School Hall, West Bay on Tuesday, 25 October; North Side Civic Centre on Tuesday, 1 November; and East End Civic Centre on Tuesday, 8 November. All meetings will be from 5.30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The meetings will be attended by a panel including Acting Medical officer of Health Dr. Samuel Williams-Rodriguez, Ministry of Health Chief Officer Jennifer Ahearn, obstetrician Dr. Gilberta Alexander, internal medicine specialist Dr. Iheonunekwu Nelson, surveillance officer Timothy McLaughlin-Munro and nurse midwife Beverley Samuels, as well as Director of the Mosquito Control and Research Unit, Dr. Bill Petrie.

All, especially pregnant women and concerned members of the public, are invited to attend.

Travel Channel Cayman Islands Beach Escape Sweepstakes

Description:

The Travel Channel Cayman Islands Beach Escape Sweepstakes will award one Grand Prize Winner a trip for 2 to the Cayman Islands. The Vacation Sweepstakes Prize Package includes: $1,000 Gift Card for airfare; 5 days/4 nights first class hotel accommodations at Le Soleil d’Or; $500 Dining Credit at Mango Restaurant; farm to table cooking class for 2; Guided Tour of the resort’s organic farm; Guided Nature Tour of Cayman Brac island; round trip airport transfers to/from hotel in Cayman; and a 6-month subscription to Hamptons Lane boxes of specialty ingredients and kitchen tools.

Grand Prize:

A trip for 2 to the Cayman Islands – includes $1,000 for airfare, 4 night first-class accommodations at Le Soleil d’Or, $500 Dining Credit at Mango Restaurant, & more!

ARV: $3,367.00

Company: The Travel Channel, L.L.C.

Start Date: 09/26/2016

Deadline Date: 10/28/2016

Entry Fee: $0.00

Frequency: Daily

Open House Sessions for Waste Management Plan

The public can learn about the draft outline business case for the proposed Integrated Solid Waste Management System at open house sessions on all three islands in October.

The open house sessions will be held at the Government Administration Building on Grand Cayman on 4 October from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the National Trust House on Little Cayman on 5 October from 11.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. and at the Aston Rutty Civic Centre on Cayman Brac on 5 October from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

A questionnaire will be provided at the open house sessions and is being set up on the Ministry of Health website www.ministryofhealth.gov.ky, A copy of the consultation draft outline business case is also available on the website. Comments should be made by 7 October, 2016.

 

Civil Aviation Authority of the Cayman Islands issues safety advisory on Galaxy Note 7

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Cayman Islands issued a safety advisory on transporting the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 by aircraft:

The purpose of this safety advisory is to advise air operators, passengers and crew of the risks involved in transporting the new Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphone in checked baggage or inside the cabin of an aircraft. In light of recent incidents and concerns involving the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphone, exploding or catching fire. For this reason, The Civil Aviation Authority of the Cayman Islands (CAACI) strongly advises air operators, passengers and crew of this safety risk and is recommending thatSamsung Galaxy Note 7 devices not be turned on or charged while on board the aircraft and not to be placed in checked baggage.

This advisory is the result of Samsung’s recent concerns raised about their Galaxy Note 7 device, as well as the subsequent statement from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the USA strongly advising passengers against using this device inflight, or checking it in with their baggage.

This safety advisory follows Cayman Airways warning issued last week on the Samsung Galaxy Note 7. Cayman Airways (CAL) statement said, “Cayman Airways passengers may still carry the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 device in their carry-on baggage or on their person, but as of Friday, September 9, 2016, passengers were being advised during the preflight safety announcements that the device must not be switched on or charged on board. Cayman Airways is also advising passengers that this particular device is not to be stored in checked luggage.”

 

Cayman Islands Official Public Holidays for 2017 Confirmed

The Deputy Governor, Hon. Franz Manderson, Cert. Hon, JP, has approved the Cayman Islands official public holidays for 2017.

The approved list covers all the public holidays, including Her Majesty the Queen’s Birthday in June 2017.

Since New Year’s Day (1 January) falls on a Sunday, Monday, 2 January 2017 will be observed as the official public holiday.

The official public holidays for 2017 are:

Monday, 2 January – New Year’s Day (observed)

Monday, 23 January – National Heroes Day

Wednesday, 1 March – Ash Wednesday

Friday, 14 April – Good Friday

Monday, 17 April – Easter Monday

Monday, 15 May – Discovery Day

Monday, 19 June – Queen’s Birthday

Monday, 3 July – Constitution Day

Monday, 13 November – Remembrance Day

Monday, 25 December – Christmas Day

Tuesday, 26 December – Boxing Day.

Cayman Islands Pirates Week calls for food vendors

The Pirates Week Festival Office is inviting participants for the annual Food Festival to submit their vendor applications for the below dates/times:

 

Friday 11th November

George Town

6:00pm to 2:00am

Saturday 12th November

George Town

1:00pm to midnight

Saturday 19th November

George Town

2:00pm to midnight

Vendor applications must be submitted beginning on Monday 1st August, 2016 to the Pirates Week Office on Shedden Road, George Town (upstairs next to KFC). Vendor space is limited therefore applications must be submitted as soon as possible after the opening date above. Deadline for submission is Monday 31st October.

 All vendors must comply with the rules and regulations set by the Pirates Week Festival Office and must present a valid Food Handling Certificate for all persons handing food by the 31st October. Food handling certificates can be obtained from the Department of Environmental Health by contacting Mr. Gideon Simms on 949-6696 or email [email protected] .

 For application forms and more details please contact the Pirates Week Festival Office at 949-5078 or[email protected].

COMMUNITY EVENTS (Date Order)

WED OCT 5

Integrated Solid Waste Management System Open House

The public can learn about the draft outline business case for the proposed Integrated Solid Waste Management System at an open house session at the National Trust House on Little Cayman on Wednesday (5 Oct) from 11.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m and at the Aston Rutty Civic Centre from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

 

THU OCT 6

Breast Cancer Awareness Month Savannah Awareness Meeting

Join the Lions Club of Tropical Gardens as they observe Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Savannah Awareness Meeting is at the Savannah United Church Hall at 630pm on Thursday (6 Oct)

 

FRI OCT 7

Mourant Ozannes’ International Trusts & Private Client Conference

When:

October 7, 2016 – 12:00 am

Date: October 7, 2016

Location: The Ritz Carlton, Grand Cayman

West Bay Road, Seven Mile Beach, Grand Cayman

Breast Cancer Awareness Month North Side Clinic

Join the Lions Club of Tropical Gardens as they observe Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The North Side Clinic is on Friday (7 Oct) from 10am to noon.

 

SAT OCT 8

6th Annual Feed Our Future Island Roast

The 6th Annual Feed Our Future Island Roast is Saturday (8 Oct) from 630 to midnight at Camana Bay Beach. For ticket information, email [email protected].

Pilates for Pink Fundraiser

The Pilates for Pink Fundraiser is on Saturday (8 Oct) from 9 — 11am at the Arts & Recreation Center. To get involved, email i[email protected].

Cayman Islands: 28th Annual CUC Sea Swim 

 “On Saturday October 8th CIASA will stage the 2nd race of the 2016-17 Open Water season. There will be the traditional 800m swim, open to all, as well as a 400m swim for the 12 & unders which is not a timed event and will take place while the results are being tallied for the senior event.

Both events are sponsored by CUC who are long-term supporters of our sea swims

Start time is 4.00 p.m. for the 800, 4.45 for the 400. The venue is Governor’s Beach start and finish (loop course). Registration is 3.00 – 3.45. Fees vary: for CIASA members 800m fees are $15 (adults) and $10 (children) ; for non CIASA members 800m fees are $20 (adults) and $15 (children). The 400m swim is a straight $10.

There will be trophies for the top three finishers in each age group. The children in the 400m race will receive participation ribbons. There will also be t-shirts & refreshments.

Start time is 4.00 p.m. for the 800, 4.45 for the 400. The venue is Governor’s Beach start and finish (loop course). Registration is 3.00 – 3.45. Fees vary: for CIASA members 800m fees are $15 (adults) and $10 (children); for non CIASA members 800m fees are $20 (adults) and $15 (children). The 400m swim is a straight $10.

This will be the last 800m swim this calendar year. Next up is the Pirates 5k in November during our Pirates Week celebrations”

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SUN OCT 9

The Brenda Tibbetts Lund Memorial 5/10K Run/Walk

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Sunday, October 9th – 6:00 a.m. – Holiday Inn Resort – Safehaven Drive. 5/10K Run/Walk

Click here to download the registration form: http://lctgbreastcancerawareness.com/assets/bca-registration-form-2016.pdf

 

TUE OCT 11

Employment: The Hiring Process

The Chamber of Commerce is hosting a workshop on Employment: The Hiring Process on Tuesday, (11 Oct) from 9:00-11:00am at their office in Governors Square; Register online at www.caymanchamber.ky

 

WED OCT 12

Project Management Fundamentals

The Chamber of Commerce is hosting a workshop on Project Management Fundamentals on Wednesday (12 Oct) from 8am to 5pm at Fidelity Financial Center, 2nd floor. Register online at www.caymanchamber.ky

Bookends Club

The Bookends Club meets on Wednesday (12 Oct) at 630pm at Books & Books.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month George Town Clinic & North Side Awareness Meeting

Join the Lions Club of Tropical Gardens as they observe Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The George Town Clinic is Wednesday (12 Oct) from 10 to noon and the North Side Awareness Meeting is at the William Pouchie Memorial Church Hall at 730pm.

 

THU OCT 13

The Exceptional Presenter

The Chamber of Commerce is hosting a workshop on The Exceptional Presenter on Thursday, (13 Oct) from 9:00-430pm at their office in Governors Square; Register online at www.caymanchamber.ky

 

FRI OCT 14

Halloween Glow Party

The Halloween Glow Party is Friday (14 Oct) from 6 — 8pm at Starfish Village. Register by emailing [email protected].

 

SAT OCT 15

Introduction to Project Management

The Chamber of Commerce is hosting a workshop on an Introduction to Project Management on Saturday (15 Oct) from 9am to 5pm at Fidelity Financial Center, 2nd floor. Register online at www.caymanchamber.ky

Referee Beginner Course

The CIFA Referees’ Department will be conducting a Referee Beginner Course starting on Sunday (16 Oct) at 3:00 p.m. The course is free of charge. Email [email protected] to register.

 

MON OCT 17

Breast Cancer Awareness Month East End Awareness Meeting

Join the Lions Club of Tropical Gardens as they observe Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The East End Awareness Meeting is on Monday (17 Oct) at the East End United Church Hall at 730pm.

 

WED OCT 19

Breast Cancer Awareness Month Bodden Town Clinic

Join the Lions Club of Tropical Gardens as they observe Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Bodden Town Clinic is Wednesday (19 Oct) from 10am to noon.

 

THU OCT 20

Breast Cancer Awareness Month Bodden Town Awareness Meeting

Join the Lions Club of Tropical Gardens as they observe Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Bodden Town Awareness Meeting is Thursday (20 Oct) at Webster Memorial Church Hall at 730pm.

 

SAT OCT 22

Save Our Youth Monster Dash

The Save Our Youth Monster Dash is Saturday (22 Oct) at 7am at the Town Center in Camana Bay. To register, log on to soyfoundation.com.

 

SUN OCT 23

Breast Cancer Awareness Month Cut A Thon

Join the Lions Club of Tropical Gardens as they observe Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Cut A Thon at Eclipze Hair Design is Sunday (23 Oct) from 2 — 6pm.

 

MON OCT 24

Breast Cancer Awareness Month West Bay Awareness Meeting

Join the Lions Club of Tropical Gardens as they observe Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The West Bay Awareness Meeting is at John Gray Memorial Church Hall on Monday (24 Oct) at 730pm.

 

TUE OCT 25

Breast Cancer Awareness Month West Bay Clinic

Join the Lions Club of Tropical Gardens as they observe Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The West Bay Clinic is Tuesday (25 Oct) from 10am to noon.

 

WED OCT 26

Moonlight and Movies Halloween Series: Maleficent

Camana Bay’s Moonlight and Movies Halloween Series features Maleficent on Wednesday (26 Oct) at 7pm in Gardenia Court.

 

WED & THU OCT 26 & 27

Cayman Marketplace

Cayman Marketplace, formerly Cayshop, is Wednesday (26 Oct) from 530 to 8pm on Wednesday (26 Oct) and on Thursday (27 Oct) from 12pm to 6pm at the Arts and Recreation Center in Camana Bay.

 

THU OCT 27

Moonlight and Movies Halloween Series: Monsters Inc

Camana Bay’s Moonlight and Movies Halloween Series features Monsters Inc. on Thursday (27 Oct) at 7pm in Gardenia Court.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month East End Clinic

Join the Lions Club of Tropical Gardens as they observe Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The East End Clinic is on Thursday (27 Oct) from 10am to noon and the George Town Awareness Meeting is at the Lions Community Center at 730pm.

 

FRI OCT 28

Pirates Week Festival Office Charity Golf Classic Sponsorship

The Pirates Week Festival Office is seeking additional sponsors for its Charity Golf Classic. The tournament is a fundraiser which will benefit Alzheimer’s and Dementia Association of the Cayman Islands. Email [email protected] if you would like to get involved.

Humane Society’s Diablo Halloween Ball

The Humane Society’s Diablo Halloween Ball is Friday (28 Oct) at 6pm at Abacus.

Moonlight and Movies Halloween Series: Hocus Pocus

Camana Bay’s Moonlight and Movies Halloween Series features Hocus Pocus on Friday (28 Oct) at 7pm in Gardenia Court.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month Dress Down Day

Join the Lions Club of Tropical Gardens as they observe Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a Dress Down/ Dress Pink Day on Friday (28 Oct)

 

SAT OCT 29

Teacher Talk Training B

Educators are invited to Teacher Talk Training B: Let Language Lead the Way to Literacy at KidsAbility Clinic on Saturday (29 Oct) from 9am to 3pm. For more information, email [email protected].

Halloween Spooktacular

The Halloween Spooktacular is Saturday (29 Oct) from 4 to 7pm at the Camana Bay Town Center. Ghosts, ghouls, goblins and more are invited to trick-or-treat throughout the Town Centre, stopping in at participating shops and restaurants for an assortment of Halloween treats. Along the way, they can stop and get creative with creepy crafts, guess what’s inside the Mad Lab and watch the Spooky Creature Double Feature as part of the Moonlight & Movies series.

Moonlight and Movies Halloween Series: Goosebumps and Beetlejuice

Camana Bay’s Moonlight and Movies Halloween Series features Goosebumps and Beetlejuice on Saturday (29 Oct) at 7pm in Gardenia Court.

 

MON OCT 31

National Conservation Law Protected Areas Submissions

You’re invited to submit nominations for protected areas under the National Conservation Law now through October 31st. The process for making nominations is available at www.doe.ky.

 

SAT NOV 26

Meals on Wheels 5K Run/ Walk

Meals on Wheels is holding its first 5K Run/ Walk on November 26th and we are calling it a Turkey Trot.

 

SUN FEB 26 (2017)

Cayman Islands Lion’s – Cycle For Sight

Cayman Islands Cycling Association

Sunday 26th Feb 2017 6:00AM – 9:00AM

Event Description:

Lion’s Cycle For Sight – Change the way we see the world Start: East End Public Beach | Finish: Lions Community Center – 24 Miles

 

October Events at Camana Bay

Fall is here and with the harvest season comes a bounty of shopping with Shoppers’ Night Out – a one-night affair where the shops of Camana Bay mark down prices and visitors can enjoy live music, refreshments and giveaways.

 

 

You may notice the buildings in the Town Centre will light up pink from 1-27 October to honour Breast Cancer Awareness Month. There are a number ways to give back, from an Opening Ceremony celebration to the 10th Annual Pilates for Pink to special salon and spa treatments at Eclipze Hair Design & Day Spa’s 16th Annual Cut-A-Thon.

Things turn eerie when the Town Centre lights up orange to celebrate all things Halloween from 28-31 October. Families can enjoy a pumpkin carving workshop, budding chefs can make frightfully fun treats, partygoers can dance away at Oktoberfest while kids can do the same at a Halloween Glow Party and moviegoers can enjoy a Frankenstein ballet on the big screen and family-friendly movies on a giant outdoor big screen. Everyone is invited to dress in their costumes for a 5K fun run while trick-or-treaters can also mark their calendars for the always anticipated Spooktacular.

Warm regards,

Alyson Hay

 

Here is a quick look at our special events:

Cayman Islands 2016 Oktoberfest 

Saturday 1 October

3-11pm

Mizu Asian Bistro + Bar Patio

Breast Cancer Awareness Month Opening Ceremony

Monday 3 October

5:30-7pm

The Crescent

Shoppers’ Night Out

Thursday 6 October

5-8pm

Town Centre

Pilates for Pink

Saturday 8 October

9-11am

The Arts & Recreation Centre

Celebrations’ Christmas Store Grand Opening

Saturday 8 October

10am-7pm

Market Street beside Bon Vivant

Budding Chef Cooking Class: Pasta Mania

Saturday 8 October

12-1pm

Bon Vivant

6th Annual Feed Our Future Island Roast

Saturday 8 October

6:30pm-midnight

Camana Bay Beach

The Bookends Club

Wednesday 12 October

6:30-7:30pm

Books & Books

Halloween Glow Party

Friday 14 October

6-8pm

Starfish Village

Somm Series

Friday 14 October

6pm

West Indies Wine Company

Budding Chef Cooking Class: Breakfast Champions

Saturday 15 October

12-1pm

Bon Vivant

Culture at the Cinema: Frankenstein

Saturday 15 October

7pm

Regal Cinemas

Floetry

Wednesday 19 October

6:30-7:30pm

Books & Books

Save Our Youth Monster Dash 5K

Saturday 22 October

7am

Town Centre

Budding Chef Cooking Class: Mexican Fiesta

Saturday 22 October

12-1pm

Bon Vivant

16th Annual Cut-A-Thon

Sunday 23 October

2-6pm

Eclipze Hair Design & Day Spa

Starfish Village Harvest Camp

Monday 24 though Friday 28 October

8am-3pm

Starfish Village

Cayman Market Place

Wednesday 26 October

5:30-8pm

Thursday 27 October

12-6pm

The Arts & Recreations Centre

Moonlight & Movies: Halloween Series

Wednesday 26 through Saturday 29 October

7pm

Gardenia Court

Diablo Halloween Ball

Friday 28 October

6pm-3am

Abacus

Budding Chef Cooking Class: Ghoulish Delights

Saturday 29 October

12-1pm

Bon Vivant

Family Pumpkin Carving

Saturday 29 October

3-5pm

Starfish Village

Halloween Spooktacular

Saturday 29 October

4-7pm

Town Centre

 

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