iNews Briefs & Community Events
Cayman Islands Seafarers social
Cayman Islands Seafarers Association wishes to inform all Members that there will be the March Social, on Tuesday 20 March at 7:00 PM. in the Seafarer’s Hall, 11 Victory Ave. Prospect.
Buses will be provided from West Bay Town Hall at 6:00 pm”.
A Bus route has been added in George Town, leaving the Public library parking area at 7:00, stopping at Cayman Compass building and the Airport Fosters. The bus is marked Bobo $1 Public transport and is blue in colour, there is no charge.
Would you kindly include on your Bulletin Board, effective immediately and until March 20, 2018, the following notice on behalf of the Cayman Islands Seafarers Association, as follows:-
“The Cayman Islands Seafarers Association wishes to inform all Members that their new President for 2018 is now Mr. Denniston Tibbets. Be sure and come to the Social on the 20th March at 7:00 p.m. for a meet and greet.”
Fly a Flag for the Commonwealth
The Cayman Islands will once again raise the Commonwealth Flag to commemorate Commonwealth Day on Monday 12 March 2018.
The public and media are invited to a short ceremony which will take place outside the Government Administration Building between 9:45 a.m. – 10:10 a.m., with the flag being raised promptly at 10:00 a.m. This is part of the International ‘Fly a Flag for the Commonwealth’ initiative. This year’s theme for Commonwealth Day is “Towards a Common Future”.
Additionally, Youth Parliament will take place at the Legislative Assembly building on Monday at 10:30am where high school and tertiary education students will take over the LA to become parliamentarians and debate motions.
Cayman Islands NRA Equipment Auction Feb 17
Royal Caribbean new video
Royal Caribbean announces our new video we just launched, “A Symphony of Innovation: Royal Caribbean Makes Finishing Touches on the Ultimate Family Adventure.” Symphony of the Seas is days away from completion; here’s an inside look at her final phase of construction.
View Video Here: https://www.royalcaribbeanpresscenter.com/video/966/a-symphony-of-innovation-royal-caribbean-makes-finishing-touches-on-the-ultimate-family-adventure/
Morton, Mich. US – drinking water problems
The Village of Morton is currently evaluating it”s optimal corrosion control treatment plan which is essential in complying with the lead and copper rule. We have had an optimal corrosion control treatment plan for years to lower the copper in the wastewater effluent. Since improving the water treatment process over the last several years we needed to re-evaluate this plan to effectively deal with the change in corrosivity in the drinking water as it relates to leaching from pipes. The Village of Morton continues to take every step necessary to lower the copper and lead even below the limits established by the IEPA. Until lead and copper piping and appurtenances are completely removed from residences, this will continue to be the most effective method used to deal with lead and copper. I felt this information should have been added to this article as the ending paragraph leads readers to believe that Morton is not taking responsibility for the water. Craig Loudermilk
EDITOR: The above was incorrectly added as a comment on our Editorial re my use of the term ‘Copper’ to a police officer. The comment piqued my interest and their are a number of articles on the Internet addressing the above..
See: http://thecommunityword.com/online/blog/2018/03/01/morton-water-warriors/
Cayman Islands: Charges for DUI and Careless Driving
From RCIPS
The woman, age 53, arrested on suspicion of DUI on 4 September 2017, was charged last Friday, 2 March, with Careless Driving and DUI. She is due to appear in court on 15 March.
Cayman Islands Elections Office Closes 12 Noon Thursday
The Elections Office will be closed from 12 noon on Thursday, 8 March 2018 as staff will have to be on Cayman Brac on official business.
The office will re-open at 10 am on Friday, 9 March 2018.
Elections Office staff apologise for any inconvenience this closure may cause.
Cayman Islands: Traffic Signal Undergoes Routine Maintenance
The National Roads Authority (NRA) crew will be completing routine signal maintenance on Monday 5 March on the traffic signal at West Bay Road and Lawrence Blvd. The work will take place between 9pm and midnight. Motorists are advised to exercise caution when driving through the area.
For any questions or further information please contact the National Roads Authority at 623-7780.
For general inquiries contact [email protected], visit www.caymanroads.com and www.facebook.com/nraroads.
Cayman Islands: Social Work Month Schedule
The contribution of social workers and social work to the health of the Cayman Islands are being celebrated during March by the Ministry of Community Affairs’ Department of Children and Family Services.
- Sunday, 4 March – Church Service, St. George’s Anglican Church, Eastern Ave., 9 a.m.
- Sunday, 24 March – Church Service, Savannah Seventh-day Adventist, 11 a.m.
- Wednesday, 28 March – Launch of University College of the Cayman Islands (UCCI) social work programmes, Social Sector Expo and opening lecture by Professor Kirstin Svensson from Lund University, Sweden; Sir Vassel Johnson Hall, UCCI, 5.30 p.m. The college is partnering with the Ministry of Health, Environment, Culture and Housing and DCFS to host these events.
- Thursday, 29 March – Social work professional development master classes, UCCI’s Professional Development Centre, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
The Launch, Social Sector Expo and Opening Lecture on Wednesday, March 28 are free. For registration and costs of the master classes, contact Dr. L. Smith at 325-6462 or email [email protected]
Cayman Drama Society presents “Barefoot in the Park
Barefoot in the Park
- Adult for CI$25.00
- Student for CI$15.00
Cayman Islands: Prospect Community
We are hoping that you would be so kind to add our community meeting to your community calendar, social media, etc…
OUR 1st OUTDOOR MEETING THIS MONDAY!!
Date: 5th March 2018
Time: 7 PM
Place: McRuss Grocery (Marina Dr., Prospect)
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For more information please visit our Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/events/413813625706653/
PCG Executive Members
Cayman Islands: Man arrested on suspicion of causing Death by Dangerous Driving, 27 February
From RCIPS
A man, aged 31 of East End, was arrested yesterday, 27 February, on suspicion of Causing Death by Dangerous Driving in relation to the fatal accident which took place in East End on 15 February. He is currently on police bail.
See iNews Cayman story: http://www.ieyenews.com/wordpress/cayman-islands-serious-mva-in-east-end/
Cayman Islands: Update – Motor Vehicle Collision Involving a Pedestrian, 28 February
From RCIPS
A 54-year-old-man of George Town was arrested on the 26 February, relative to the motor vehicle collision that took place on the 23 February. The man is currently on police bail and the investigation progresses.
The pedestrian is still in critical condition, suffering from very serious life-threatening injuries.
See iNews Cayman story: http://www.ieyenews.com/wordpress/motor-vehicle-collision-involving-a-pedestrian-23-february/
Cayman Islands: Stolen 1999 Green Honda Civic, 26 February
Shortly before 8:30PM on Monday, 26 February, a report was received of a stolen vehicle which was taken from Hickory Drive in George Town. The vehicle, a green 1999 Honda Civic, registration #154 629, was last seen being driven away by an unknown person. At the time the vehicle was stolen it also contained various construction tools.
Year: 1999
Make: Honda
Model: Civic
Colour: Green
Registration: 154 629
A picture of the actual vehicle is attached.
Anyone with information regarding this vehicle is asked to call 9-1-1 or the George Town Police Station at 949-4222. Anonymous tips can be provided directly to the RCIPS via our Confidential Tip Line at 949-7777 or via the Miami-based call centre of Crime Stoppers at 800-8477(TIPS), or online at the link: https://www.tipsubmit.com/WebTips.aspx?AgencyID=681
The Maypole
JIS News
The Maypole was a European social dance that was also known as the Ribbon Dance. Did you know that the pole was made from the Agave plant that would often grow between 5-10 metres high?
#MembaWhen
Cayman Islands Health Services Authority (HSA) and the Public Health Department report 60 cases of hand, foot and mouth disease
It has been revealed there is 60 cases of hand, foot and mouth disease on Grand Cayman.
The Cayman Islands Health Services Authority (HSA) and the Public Health Department are working together to closely monitor and mitigate against the disease.
The virus is very contagious and parents whose children are infected must keep them at home to reduce further spread of the disease. Only until blisters have dried up, there are no new blisters and no fever for at least 24 hours may children return to school.
Early symptoms may include fever and a sore throat. Painful blisters similar to cold sores can show up on the inside of your child’s mouth or on his tongue.
The child might get a rash on the palms of his hands or the soles of his feet a day or two after the first symptoms appear. This rash may turn into blisters. Flat spots or sores may pop up on the knees, elbows, or buttocks. The child could have all of these symptoms, or only one or two.
Mouth sores can make it hurt to swallow, so be sure your child gets enough water and calories.
IMAGE: https://www.webmd.com
Cayman Islands: Bodden Town Community Meeting Tomorrow , 27 February
This is a reminder that the RCIPS is holding a community meeting in Bodden Town tomorrow evening. The meeting will be held from 6-8PMat the Bodden Town Civic Centre, next to the Bodden Town Police Station. Representatives from partner agencies have been invited and will also be present at this event.
The meeting is open to the public. Refreshments will be served
Cayman Islands Red Sky at Night
Red Sky at Night at the Cayman National Cultural Foundation is on Saturday 3 March at the Harquail Grounds. The event runs from 4 p.m. to midnight.
CANADA: Trudeau’s dinner invite to Khalistan separatist revoked
A day after Justin Trudeau assured Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh that Canada didn’t support any separatist movement, the Khalistan issue has come to haunt the visiting Prime Minister.
A huge controversy erupted when news emerged that an invitation has been extended to Khalistan separatist Atwal, who was also convicted of attempted assassination in Canada in 1987, for the reception to be held at the residence of Canadian High Commissioner Nadir Patel in New Delhi on Thursday.
Compelled to take cognisance of the matter, the High Commission later rescinded the invitation.
“This individual( Khalistani terrorist Jaspal Atwal) should never have been invited to any event on the program, and his invitation has been rescinded. We are in the process of looking into how this occurred,” the Canada PMO said in a statement.
Cayman Islands replacement registration plates ready for collection
Motorists are asked to visit the Department of Drivers and Vehicle Licensing website http://www.dvdl.gov.ky to check if their registration numbers are listed on the website. The lists will be updated every two weeks and should be re-checked periodically.
If listed now, motorists are urged to collect their registration plates now from the department’s Crewe Road Office. They should take in their current registration plates, windshield coupon, and logbook when visiting to collect their registration plates.
The Crewe Road Office is open Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4pm. This office will also be open on Saturday, 2 March 2018 from 9am to 12noon specifically for the purpose of exchanging registration plates.
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IMAGE: The Plate Shack
Cayman Islands Immigration Late Morning Opening- Friday, 2 March 2018
The Department of Immigration’s public counters, Visa Office, Enforcement Section, as well as the Passport and Corporate Services front offices will open for service to the public at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, 2 March 2018 in order to facilitate a staff meeting.
All other sections will operate as normal.
Immigration officials apologise for any inconvenience resulting from this closure.
Cayman Islands: Bodden Town Community Meeting Next Tuesday, 27 February
Next Tuesday evening, 27 February, the RCIPS will hold a community meeting in Bodden Town. The meeting will be held from 6-8PM at the Bodden Town Civic Centre, next to the Bodden Town Police Station.
The meeting is open to the public. Refreshments will be served.
Cayman Islands: March is Honouring Women Month 2018
The Department of Counselling Services’ Family Resource Centre (FRC) celebrates the achievements of women and calls for greater equality, in its annual observance of Honouring Women Month # PressforProgress, throughout March.
The Honouring Women Month events schedule includes –
■ Thursday, 1 March and Friday, 2 March – Four separate, three hour-long free Gender Violence Prevention Leadership training sessions by leading gender rights advocate Dr. Jackson Katz PhD at the Marriott Hotel, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. Daily registration is required prior to event.
■ Thursday, 8 March – International Women’s Day – Canvas and Mocktails at Art Nest, 7.30 p.m. – 9 p.m., $38 incl. refreshments
■ Friday, 17 (Kaibo) and Saturday, 18 March (Smiths Cove, South Sound) – Colour Me Purple 5K Run/Walk., Cost $25. Fundraiser for local youth and women’s initiatives
■ Sunday, 25 March – Honouring Women Month church service, John Gray Memorial Church, West Bay, 10 a.m.
For registration and more information, call the FRC on 949-0006 or email [email protected]
Cayman Islands wants you to Talk Tourism
Cayman Brac Brac Spring Weekend ’18
The Youth Services Unit is hosting the Brac Spring Weekend ’18 on Friday, 9 and Saturday, 10 March. The events for teenagers and young adults are free and open to all.
■ Friday, 9 March – Brac Youth Forum (Layman E. Scott High School, last two periods of school). Sponsored by Cayman National Bank
– 3/3 Basketball Tournament – a junior and senior division (Layman E. Scott High School Courts, 7 p.m. -10 p.m.)
■ Saturday, 10 March – Car Scavenger Hunt (Aston Rutty Civic Centre 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.)
– Domino Tournament/Car & Bike Show with Sound-Off (Aston Rutty Civic Centre 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.)
– Brac Beach Bonfire (Southside Public Beach 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.)
For further information, flyers or registration forms for events, other than the beach bonfire, email the Youth Services Unit at [email protected]
Cayman Islands: Sign Up for Honouring Women Month Colour Me Purple Walk/Run
Colour Me Purple 5k Walk/Run events will take place on Saturday, 17 March (Kaibo) and Sunday, 18 March (Smith Cove, South Sound).
These Department of Counselling Services races are part of its Honouring Women’s Month #PressForProgress celebrations.
Walkers will set off at 6.30 a.m. and runners at 7 a.m. at both locations. Register and pay $20 for their early bird special by Monday, 19 February either:
■ online at www.caymanactive.com, or
■ by visiting the Family Resource Centre (FRC), North Sound Road.
Regular registration is also available at the following Foster’s Food Fair locations:
■ Foster’s Food Fair: Airport – Wednesdays 21, 28 February and 7 March, 11.30 a.m. – 1 p.m./5 p.m. – 6.30 p.m.; Countryside – Tuesdays 6 and 13 March, 5 p.m. – 6.30 p.m.)
Regular $25 registration includes raffle entry, T-shirt (for the first 200 entrants) and breakfast. Colour bombing stations for all participants and medals for runners will also be available. Collect runners’ race packets (T-shirt and bib) from FRC on Friday, 16 March, 8.30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Event proceeds will go to empowerment programmes for women and youth.
For more Honouring Women Month information call the FRC at 949-0006 or email [email protected]
Cayman Islands Smoking Cessation Classes: ‘I Can Quit’
The Public Health Department reminds smokers who wish to quit the habit that there are still some spaces left for the upcoming smoking cessation classes the department is offering. Classes start on 21 February 2018 from 5.15 p.m. to 6.45 p.m. every Wednesday for seven weeks in the Public Health waiting room.
For more information or to sign up, contact the Public Health Department on 244-2889/244-2621, or email [email protected] or [email protected]
Cayman Islands: Stolen Black Honda Civic, 3 Feb
Police responded to a report of a stolen vehicle just after 1PM on Saturday 3 February.
The vehicle was last seen on Thursday 1 Feb at 5PM and was discovered to be stolen on Saturday 3 Feb at 10AM. The vehicle is a 1998 black Honda Civic registration #142-277. The vehicle was described as heavily tinted with a black lip cover on the front of the vehicle.
Reg.#: 142-277
Make: Honda
Model: Civic
Colour: Black
A picture of the actual vehicle is attached.
Anyone with information regarding this vehicle is asked to call 9-1-1 or the George Town Police Station at 949-4222. Anonymous tips can be provided directly to the RCIPS via our Confidential Tip Line at 949-7777 or via the Miami-based call centre of Crime Stoppers at 800-8477(TIPS), or online at the link: https://www.tipsubmit.com/WebTips.aspx?AgencyID=681
Cayman Islands: JHC Memorial Walk Date Set
START: April 14, 2018 6:00 am END: April 14, 2018 9:00 am LOCATION: ICCI Campus
This year, the Dr. John Hugh Cummings Memorial walk is scheduled for April 14, 2018 which is the birthday of our first President, who passed away in 2000. Dr. Cummings founded ICCI with his wife, President Emerita Dr. Elsa M. Cummings and a group of supporters and friends who believed the people of the Cayman Islands needed opportunities for professional and personal development and growth through tertiary education.
The walk starts at the campus of the International College and participants make their way to Pedro St. James and back to enjoy fellow, exercise and an opportunity to reflect. Please join us and sign up early. Contact 947-1100 if you need more information.
Cayman Islands NRA to upgrade Seaview Road in East End
National Roads Authority (NRA) is pleased to announce that commencing on Monday 5th February road upgrade works will be carried out along Seaview Road in East End. Work will be taking place from near the west end of Lovers Wall to near the Blow Holes. Works will include shoulder construction, installation of guard rail for some sections and paving.
NRA crews and Island Paving crews will be carrying out the works. Traffic Management will be in place during the works which will be done between 9 am and 4 pm on week days.
Road users are asked to exercise caution when driving through the area, for their safety and the safety of the work crews. The works are expected to take approximately two (2) months to complete.
For any questions or further information please contact the National Roads Authority at 623-7780.
For general inquiries contact [email protected], visit www.caymanroads.com and www.facebook.com/nraroads
Cayman Islands: Overseas Scholarship Application Extension
The Ministry of Education has decided to extend the deadline for Overseas Scholarship applications from 31 January to 28 February 2018. This extension is being offered in order to ensure that every interested student has the opportunity to apply for funding during the current period. The overseas application submission window will therefore close at 11:59pm on February 28th 2018. The Ministry wishes a successful outcome for each and every applicant during this year’s scholarship process and would like to remind applicants that all of the required information needs to be submitted before the deadline in order for applications to be processed.
To obtain the link for online applications, please visit www.education.gov.ky. For more information, contact 244-2482 or send an email to [email protected]
Cayman Islands 21st Anniversary International Fishing Tournament
Cayman Islands: Permanent Financial Assistance Re-assessments
Persons receiving Permanent Financial Assistance benefit are subject to periodic re-assessments. Anyone not assessed since 1 July 2015 must be re-assessed by the Needs Assessment Unit to continue receiving this service.
To start the re-assessment process, get a form from the NAU’s offices in Grand Cayman/Cayman Brac, via email [email protected], on the www.nau.gov.ky website or from your Department of Children and Family Services district Community Development Officer. The completed form/supporting documentation must be returned to the NAU by Friday, 30 March 2018. Once all necessary paperwork is received an appointment will be scheduled as necessary. Please note that failure to comply will result in payments initially being placed on hold.
For further information contact the NAU immediately on 946-0024 (Grand Cayman) or 948-8748 (Cayman Brac).
Cayman Islands: Honda Civics stolen in West Bay, 6 February
Yesterday, 6 February, police received two reports of stolen vehicles in the West Bay area:
Shortly before 5:20PM, officers responded to a report of a stolen 1998 white Honda Civic hatchback, registration #147 792. The vehicle was parked in the parking lot of Pleasant Point Apartments, West Bay, and was last seen on Monday, 5 February, at about 8:00PM. It was discovered missing on 6 February at about 4:30PM. The vehicle also has a “thumbs up” sticker on the gas cap cover and a blue and silver sticker on the back.
Vehicle:
Year: 1998
Make: Honda
Model: Civic (Hatchback)
Colour: White
Registration: 147 792
Pictures of similar vehicle is attached.
Just after 10:45PM, police responded to a report of stolen 1998 dark blue Honda Civic hatchback registration #180 451. The vehicle was parked in the parking lot of Calypso Grill in West Bay, was last seen at about 7:30PM, and was discovered missing at 10:30PM.
See attached photos of the Dark Blue Honda Civic, registration 180 451, referred to in the below release. Photos are of the actual vehicle. Note that the vehicle has red lines on the bumpers, wheels, gas tank cover, and front and rear wipers, as well as a white decal of two girls on the right side front door.
Also note that the vehicle was last seen at 6:30PM
Vehicle:
Year: 1998
Make: Honda
Model: Civic (Hatchback)
Colour: Dark Blue
Registration: 180 451
Anyone with information regarding these vehicles is asked to call 9-1-1 or the West Bay Police Station at 649-3999. Anonymous tips can be provided directly to the RCIPS via our Confidential Tip Line at 949-7777 or via the Miami-based call centre of Crime Stoppers at 800-8477(TIPS), or online at the link: https://www.tipsubmit.com/WebTips.aspx?AgencyID=681
Cayman Islands: Stolen 1998 Silver Honda Integra, 27 January
Just after 8:40PM on Saturday, 27 January, police responded to a report of stolen 1998 silver Honda Integra registration #125-885. The vehicle was parked along West Bay Road in George Town at 3PM. The owner returned for the vehicle around 8PM and discovered the vehicle missing. A picture of a similar vehicle is attached.
Vehicle:
Year: 1998
Make: Honda
Model: Integra
Colour: Silver
Registration: 125 885
Anyone with information regarding this vehicle is asked to call 9-1-1 or the George Town Police Station at 949-4222. Anonymous tips can be provided directly to the RCIPS via our Confidential Tip Line at 949-7777 or via the Miami-based call centre of Crime Stoppers at 800-8477(TIPS), or online at the link: https://www.tipsubmit.com/WebTips.aspx?AgencyID=681
Final Extension for all Cayman Islands Contractors to Register
The Builders Board has again extended, for the final time, the deadline for all local contractors to register with the board. The contractors’ deadline has been moved a full four-months from Thu (30 November 2017) to 31 March 2018.
All contractors will have to register to be able to seek permits or request inspections from the Planning Department after 31 March next year.
This registration requirement is for general and civil contractors, residential and building contractors as well as trade contractors.
For fees and registration forms, contractors should visit www.planning.ky/boards-all/builders-board.
Cayman Islands Public Holidays for 2018 Confirmed
The list of Cayman Islands Public Holidays for 2018 is now officially confirmed and released by the Deputy Governor’s Office.
The list is as follows:
New Year’s Day: Monday, 1 January 2018;
National Heroes Day: Monday, 22 January 2018;
Ash Wednesday: Wednesday, 14 February 2018;
Good Friday: Friday, 30 March 2018;
Easter Monday: Monday, 2 April 2018;
Discovery Day: Monday, 21 May 2018;
Queen’s Birthday: Monday, 11 June 2018;
Constitution Day: Monday, 2 July 2018;
Remembrance Day: Monday, 12 November 2018;
Christmas: Tuesday, 25 December 2018; and
Boxing Day: Wednesday, 26 December 2018.
COMMUNITY EVENTS (Date Order)
THU MAR 8
International Women’s Day
The Department of Counselling Services’ Family Resource Centre celebrates the achievements of women and calls for greater equality, in its annual observance of Honouring Women Month # PressforProgress, throughout March. On Thursday (8 Mar), celebrate International Women’s Day with Canvas and Mocktails at Art Nest from 730 to 9pm.
Walk in Her Shoes
Walk in Her Shoes is Thursday (8 Mar) at 5pm at Market Street in Camana Bay.
FRI MAR 9
St. Ignatius Fish Fry
St. Ignatius is hosting its annual Fish Fry for six straight Fridays – now through March 23rd from 5-8 pm in the school canteen for dine in or carry out.
SAT MAR 10
7th Annual PAWS in the Sand Fundraising Dinner
The 7th Annual PAWS in the Sand Fundraising Dinner at Grand Old House is Saturday (10 Mar) at 630pm.
CUC West Bay Sunrise 5K
MON MAR 12
North Side “Talk Tourism” Community Meeting
The North Side Talk Tourism Community meeting hosted by The Ministry and Department of Tourism will be held at the Clifton Hunter High School Auditorium at 6 p.m. on Monday March 12th.
West Bay North Community Meeting
MLA Bernie A. Bush invites constituents of West Bay North to the second official community meeting on March 12th at West Bay Primary School Hall from 7 to 9pm.
Singles Workshop
The Church of Christ at West Bay will be conducting a Singles Workshop starting on Monday (12 Mar) at 730pm. The theme is Appreciating Your Uniqueness.
Information Session on NPO Law Planned for East End
East End residents, as well as persons in neighbouring Eastern districts, involved with charitable organisations have an opportunity to learn about The Non-Profit Organisation Law.
The Ministry of Financial Services is hosting a two-hour information session on Monday, 12 March, from 7:30pm to 9:30pmat the East End United Church Hall.
This discussion will focus on organisations that solicit funds from the public for charitable causes – such as churches, sports clubs and humanitarian groups. Charities have certain responsibilities under the law, and gain distinct benefits from registering to be a non-profit organisation.
For more information, persons are asked to contact General Registry’s Head of Compliance Paul Inniss at [email protected].
Fly a Flag for the Commonwealth
The Cayman Islands will once again raise the Commonwealth Flag to commemorate Commonwealth Day on Monday 12 March 2018.
The public and media are invited to a short ceremony which will take place outside the Government Administration Building between 9:45 a.m. – 10:10 a.m., with the flag being raised promptly at 10:00 a.m. This is part of the International ‘Fly a Flag for the Commonwealth’ initiative. This year’s theme for Commonwealth Day is “Towards a Common Future”.
Additionally, Youth Parliament will take place at the Legislative Assembly building on Monday at 10:30am where high school and tertiary education students will take over the LA to become parliamentarians and debate motions.
TUE MAR 13
West Bay “Talk Tourism” Community Meeting
The West Bay Talk Tourism Community meeting hosted by The Ministry and Department of Tourism will be held at Sir John A. Cumber Primary School Hall at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 13th.
Cayman Islands Conservation Council Meeting 14 March 1pm
The National Conservation Council will hold a general meeting on Wednesday 14 March, 2018, from 1pm at the Government Administration Building (George Town, Grand Cayman) in the downstairs conference room (room 1038). The Agenda of the meeting will be posted on the DoE website (www.doe.ky/natl-conservation-council/general-meetings). This meeting is open to observers from the public & press. If anyone wishes to submit comments or questions to the Council in advance of the meeting they may do so via email to: [email protected]>.
St. Patrick’s Day 5K Irish Jog
The St. Patrick’s Day 5K Irish Jog is Friday (16 Mar) at 5pm at Britannia Golf Course.
Global Youth Day 2018
Global Youth Day 2018, hosted by the Department of the Cayman Islands Conference of Seventh-Day Adventists, is Saturday (17 Mar) at Sir John A. Cumber Primary School Field at 9am.
SUN MAR 18
Color Me Purple 5K Run/Walk
The Department of Counselling Services’ Family Resource Centre celebrates the achievements of women and calls for greater equality, in its annual observance of Honouring Women Month # PressforProgress, throughout March. On Friday (17 Mar), the Color Me Purple 5K Run/Walk will be held at Kaibo and on Saturday (18 Mar) it will be held at Smiths Cove.
MON MAR 19
Singles WorkshopThe Church of Christ at West Bay will be conducting a Singles Workshop starting on Monday (19 Mar) at 730pm. The theme is Appreciating Your Uniqueness.
FRI MAR 23
St. Ignatius Fish Fry
St. Ignatius is hosting its annual Fish Fry for six straight Fridays – now through March 23rd from 5-8 pm in the school canteen for dine in or carry out.
MON MAR 26
Singles Workshop
The Church of Christ at West Bay will be conducting a Singles Workshop starting on Monday (26 Mar) at 730pm. The theme is Appreciating Your Uniqueness.
SAT MAR 31
Chalkfest
Chalkfest is Saturday (31 Mar) from 10 — 2pm at Camana Bay.
