New Cayman Islands Student Video!

Who’s There?

Check out this new video produced by UCCI students taking “MSF 101: Videography I.”

New work coming out of UCCI’s first Videography course

Students at the University College of the Cayman Islands have recently had the opportunity to take an array of courses in video production, including Introduction to Documentary Filmmaking and Introduction to Broadcast Journalism. For the first time ever this spring semester of 2018, UCCI offered Videography I, in which students learned about writing shot lists, storyboarding, employing camera angles, composition, continuity, and using a variety of shots for visual storytelling.

They were required to produce three short, silent videos and one final project. Who’s There?, one of the short silent films, was produced by students who were taking a filmmaking course for the very first time.

Who’s There?

Produced by Thea Foster-Ebanks, Joshua Johnson, Michael Mothen, Grace Ruby

Directed by Michael Mothen and Grace Ruby

Videography by Michael Mothen

Hapless Victim: Joshua Johnson

Spirit #1: Grace Ruby

Spirit #2: Thea Foster-Ebanks

To view video go to: https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?shva=1#inbox/16249bcba7b429b2

Road Closures on Monday 26 March for Cayman Islands Governors Swearing In Ceremony

The Cayman Islands Protocol Office is advising motorists that the below roads will be closed for the Swearing in Ceremony of the new Governor of the Cayman Islands, who will be arriving on Monday 26 March.

· Edward Street at the Dr. Roy’s Drive junction

· Fort Street at the Edward Street and Albert Panton Street junctions

The roads are scheduled to be closed on Monday 26 March, 2018 between 1pm and 6pm.

Cayman Brac Event Focuses on Development

Cayman Brac’s Guide to Training, Development and Scholarships takes place Thursday 22 March, 2018, Brac Reef Hotel Conference Room, 6—8pm.

Come out to meet with :

 The Hon. Moses Kirkconnell

 The Hon. Juliana O’Connor-Connolly

 Councillor Barbara Conolly

 NWDA Representatives

 Ministry of Tourism Scholarship Representatives

 Scholarship Secretariat Representatives

Light refreshments will be provided

Cayman Islands Rotaract Blue feeds the elderly

By Jacqueline Golding-McDonald

Residents enjoyed a fun-filled afternoon of singing, laughter, scripture reading and food. Meals were sponsored by Kentucky Fried Chicken and Foster’s Food Fair.

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L-R Wade Chase and daughter Reina Chase, Thomas Dillion, Andre Brown, Vanessa Williams, Cedric Gidarsingh, Jaqueline McDonald, Dannel Rahamut, Kadeisha Dunn-Thomas, Stephanie Espuet and Marzeta Bodden

SOURCE: http://rotaractblue.org/stories/rotaract-blue-feeds-the-elderly

9th Circ. Says ‘Blurred Lines’ Infringed Copyright

From Law360

A split Ninth Circuit panel on Wednesday upheld a verdict that the 2013 chart-topper “Blurred Lines” infringed the copyright to Marvin Gaye’s iconic “Got To Give It Up,” rejecting warnings from a dissenting judge that the ruling “strikes a devastating blow to future musicians.”

Ground-Breaking Ceremony for Bo Miller Beach in Cayman Islands

The Ministry of Education, Youth, Sports, Agriculture, & Lands has received Cabinet approval to name the North Side property located on Old Robin Road, Old Man Bay (Block 57E, Parcel 252), the Bo Miller Beach in honour of Mr. Derrington “Bo” Miller. The ground-breaking ceremony will take place on Saturday, 24 March 2018.

This property was purchased by the Government for the purpose of establishing it as a public beach. Mr. Miller is recognised for having initiated the development, and research of the site, which led to its procurement.

Given that Mr. Miller is recognised as a person of distinction in the District of North Side and has made significant contributions to Caymanian society throughout his lifetime, the Government agreed that the beach would be named after Mr. Miller.

Members of the community are encouraged to attend the brief ground-breaking ceremony this Saturday from 5pm-6pm.

RCIPS Criminal Records Office Early Closure on Wednesday, 21 March

From RCIPS

Please be advised that the RCIPS Criminal Records Office and the Security and Firearms Licensing Unit in Windjammer Plaza on Walkers Road will close at 2pm on Wednesday, 21 March in order to facilitate a staff meeting.

The RCIPS apologizes for any inconvenience.

Business Men’s breakfast meeting

The Grand Cayman chapter of the Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship International is having its monthly breakfast on Saturday January 30th at 7:30am, at Lola’s ( formerly The Upper Crust) restaurant in Camana Bay.

We will have open sharing. So if God has moved in your life come out and spread the good news!

Milestone Event for Spectrum of the Seas

From Royal Caribbean

We have a new video that marks another milestone for Royal Caribbean today, “Spectrum of the Seas Construction Update: Mega-Block Journey Down the River Ems.” Spectrum of the Seas is one step closer to completion. Having undergone a unique construction process, Spectrum’s FERU (Floating Engine Room Unit) mega-block which was built in Rostock, Germany travelled 296 nautical miles down the River Ems to the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany to be joined with the rest of the ship, which is scheduled for delivery in 2019.

View Video Here: https://www.royalcaribbeanpresscenter.com/video/977/spectrum-of-the-seas-construction-update-mega-block-journey-down-the-river-ems/

Cayman Islands: Overhead lights Lawrence Boulevard

The overhead lights at Lawrence Boulevard are now operational.

Association of Caribbean States Launches Meeting in Venezuela

From teleSUR

The South American nation welcomed more than 70 invited countries for the meeting to consolidate Caribbean projects.

Venezuela is maintaining its commitment to and solidarity with the peoples of the Caribbean, Venezuela’s deputy minister for the Caribbean, Raul Li Causi said at the start of the II Conference of the Association of Caribbean States (ACS) in Margarita, Venezuela on Wednesday.

“Our country played an important role in the cooperation between the peoples of the Caribbean in 2017 when the region was affected by the consequences of climate change, and our commitment to solidarity will always be with the Caribbean,” Raul Li Causi said.

Venezuela has used the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America (ALBA) and the Petrocaribe alliance to bring aid to the most affected countries, Li Causi said.

For more: https://www.telesurtv.net/english/news/Association-of-Caribbean-States-Meeting-Begins-in-Venezuela-20180314-0032.html

Cayman Islands: ORIA Redevelopment Update

New Security Screening Checkpoint Entry

Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands (14 March 2018) As part of the construction and redevelopment works being carried out at the Owen Roberts International Airport, please note the following update with respect to the new Security Screening Checkpoint Entry at the airport:

Please be advised that the ORIA Security Screening Checkpoint entry will be relocated effective tomorrow morning, Thursday, 15 March.

Please see attached the new layout with reference to this relocation upon entering the new check-in hall.

Follow Signs!

We are advising passengers and the general public to please be reminded to pay close attention to signage around the terminal to maneuver their way around safely. We have placed additional Customer Service team representatives in orange shirts on the ground – please feel free to ask them any questions that you may have.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and we thank the public for their continued patience.

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Amazon’s Japan office was raided by regulators

By Makiko Yamazaki and Minami Funakoshi, Reuters From Business Insider

TOKYO (Reuters) – Amazon Japan said on Thursday it had been raided by the Japan Fair Trade Commission on suspicion of possible anti-trust violation.

Citing sources related to the matter, Kyodo news agency said the online retailer is suspected of possibly asking suppliers to shoulder part of the cost incurred from selling their products at a discount on Amazon Japan.

The Japan Fair Trade Commission did not immediately comment on the case. Amazon Japan said it was cooperating fully with regulators, declining to elaborate.

(Reporting by Makiko Yamazaki and Minami Funakoshi; Editing by Chang-Ran Kim)

IMAGE: Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos Drew Angerer/Getty Images

AMZN Amazon.Com

For more: http://www.businessinsider.com/r-regulators-raid-amazon-japan-on-suspicion-of-anti-trust-violation-2018-3?utm_source=feedburner&amp%3Butm_medium=referral&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+businessinsider+%28Business+Insider%29

New Royal Caribbean Videos

Royal Caribbean revealed some exciting news last night about their private island destination, Coco Cay– the first of several perfect day islands. The destination will feature activities for the entire family including a full waterpark complete with North America’s tallest waterslide and luxurious overwater cabanas. In addition to Perfect Day Islands, Royal Caribbean also highlighted their Royal Amplification program across the fleet, ships on order and their soon to launch ship, Symphony of the Seas.

Royal Caribbean have a few pieces of content they’ve launched in tandem with the announcement:

The Ultimate Family Destination in the Caribbean

Upping the ante on what it means to thrill and chill on vacation, Royal Caribbean International’s Perfect Day Island Collection is a series of unrivaled private island destinations around the world.

View video here: https://www.royalcaribbeanpresscenter.com/video/973/the-ultimate-family-destination-in-the-caribbean/

Private Island Collection, Royal Amplified Fleet Modernization and New Ships Electronic Press Kit

View video here: https://www.royalcaribbeanpresscenter.com/video/974/private-island-collection-royal-amplified-fleet-modernization-and-new-ships-electronic-press-kit/

Cayman Islands: Forensic Examination of Human Remains Found in Bodden Town Completed

From RCIPS

Forensic archaeologists and anthropologists in the US have examined the bones recovered during excavations in Bodden Town in September of last year (see below). The bones have been determined to have been buried for at least 75 years. The examination also did not find any obvious cause of death or injuries. Due to these factors the bones are not subject to any further legal or medical investigation.

Police enquiries have been unable to determine who the remains may have been, however all relevant and interested parties have been made aware of the findings of the examination.

Police will liaise with HM Coroner’s office to determine the best course of action for a proper return and interment of these remains.

Cayman Islands NAU Office Closures

The Needs Assessment Unit (NAU) office on Grand Cayman will be closed for the afternoon from noon and the NAU’s Cayman Brac office will be closed for the whole day for a staff meeting on Thursday, 29 March 2018.

Both offices will also be closed for the following public holidays:

● Good Friday (Friday, 30 March 2018) and

● Easter Monday (Monday, 2 April 2018).

Normal office hours will resume on Tuesday, 3 April 2018.

Mamatoto celebrates 10 years of water births in the Caribbean

From Trinidad Express

Trinidad and Tobago is the home of the first water birth facility in the Caribbean. The midwives at Mamatoto Resource and Birth Centre have facilitated many births with the first being a water birth at their premises in Belmont ten years ago in January 2008. The founders were determined to create a gentle, safe, natural and more family-focussed birth environment for women in their community. And so Mamatoto (Swahili for mother-baby) was born.

This award-winning NGO has led the way, offering a new birth environment in Trinidad and Tobago for women experiencing low-risk pregnancies. Although birth has become very medicalised in many developed countries, worldwide research shows that natural birthing methods (including water births) with midwives using non-pharmacological techniques has the best outcomes for both mother and baby.

IMAGE: ecstatic: Birth Centre staff

For more: https://www.trinidadexpress.com/features/local/mamatoto-celebrates-years-of-water-births-in-the-caribbean/article_1c2fa396-2732-11e8-a6e8-b3222776c614.html

Cayman Islands Special Olympics June 5th-11th

Posted by Jessica Powell

The Special Olympics is coming up, starting this Saturday, June 5th. Dozens are needed at the opening Ceremony (with the ceremony starting at 3pm, volunteers are needed from 11am-5pm), so make an attempt to come out for an hour or two whenever you’re available! There are various events being held next week as well, all of which need volunteers and supporters. If you’re interested in helping out or want to find out more about a specific day or activity, feel free to contact Jessica at [email protected].

Cayman Islands: man charged with robbery, possession of an unlicensed firearm, and other related offenses, 12 March

A man, aged 23 of George Town, has been arrested and formally charged with Possession of a Prohibited Weapon, Possession of an Unlicensed Firearm, Unlawful Discharge of a Firearm, and Robbery. The charges relate to incidents which occurred on Sunday, 3 March: A robbery at the Czech Inn Restaurant in Bodden Town, and the following confrontation with police officers in which shots were fired. He is appearing in court this morning, 12 March.

UPDATE: Interdiction of Drug Canoe, Men Further Charged for Firearms Offenses, 12 March

From RCIPS Mon Mar 12

The three men who were arrested on Friday, 2 March, and charged with Being Concerned in the Importation of Ganja and Possession of Ganja with Intent to Supply (see below), have now been further charged with Possession of an Unlicensed Firearm and Possession of an Unlicensed Firearm (Ammunition). They are appearing in court today, 12 March.

Monday, March 5, 2018

Subject: Interdiction of Drug Canoe , Three Men Arrested and Charged, 2 March

Interdiction of Drug Canoe, Three Men Arrested and Charged,

On Friday 2 March, just after 12AM, the Joint Marine Unit, while on border protection patrol, came upon a canoe with three men on board.

The men tried to evade capture by speeding off; however, they were later spotted by the Air Operations Unit who saw the men throwing packages overboard. Following a short pursuit, officers aboard the JMU vessel intercepted the canoe and detained the men. A search of the area was conducted and several packages containing ganja were recovered. The three men were arrested for suspicion of illegal landing and suspicion of importation of ganja.

During a search of the packages, a .38 caliber revolver handgun and 49 rounds of .38 caliber ammunition was found. Pictures of the gun and ammunition are attached.

The estimated total weight of the packages is 250lbs. With a minimum street value of $650CI/lb., the estimated value of these confiscated drugs is $162,500CI. A picture of the drugs on board the vessel is attached.

The men, aged 58, 41 and 37, all Jamaican nationals, were charged with Being Concerned in the Importation of Ganja and Possession of Ganja with Intent to Supply and are appearing in court today, Monday, 5 March.

Cayman Islands: West Bay Road/Lawrence Blvd. Traffic signal undergo maintenance

Commuters who travel along West Bay Road are asked to drive with caution, as the traffic signal undergoes maintenance.

Crews will conduct maintenance on the traffic signal on West Bay Road and Lawrence Blvd. (near Seven Mile Beach Rubis gas station). The work will take place on Tuesday 13th March between 9 pm – midnight.

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

Over 100 pounds of drugs seized at The Deep Water Harbour

From Antigua News Room

Police are reporting that 160 pounds of cannabis was seized at Deep Water Harbour Friday (9) morning around 10:30 a.m. by members of the Narcotics Department and K-9 Unit.

According to Stratcom, the officers were on duty at the Deep Water Harbour conducting a their routine check, when the dogs indicated on two blue barrels.

Both barrels were searched and several packages of cannabis were found inside. The packages have an estimated street value of $640,000.00 EC. The seized substance was reportedly taken to the Police Headquarters pending further investigations. No one has been charged in connection with the drugs as yet, but investigations are ongoing.

IMAGE: Drugs seized at the Deep Water Harbour

For more: https://antiguanewsroom.com/news/featured/over-100-pounds-of-drugs-seized-at-the-deep-water-harbour/

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

Cayman Islands: Social Work Month Schedule

Cayman Drama Society presents “Barefoot in the Park

• Adult for CI$25.00
• Student for CI$15.00

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 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: 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]

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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: 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.