iNews Briefs & Community Events
Thieves steal from Cayman Islands church including car
RCIPS Request Public Assistance to Locate Vehicle Stolen From Agape Church during Burglary
Officers responded to a report of a burglary on Saturday morning, 30 April, at about 5AM to the Agape Church on Fairbanks Road. The side of the church office had been entered through a window: a laptop, safe, and a motor vehicle – a white and beige 2005 Ford Expedition, registration number 106 642 – had been stolen.
Police are requesting public assistance to locate the vehicle. A picture of the stolen vehicle is attached. The registration plates on the vehicle may have been changed, so we are requesting that the public notify us at 949-4222 if they see a vehicle answering to this description, or 800-8477(TIPS) Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous or online at the link : https://www.tipsubmit.com/WebTips.aspx?AgencyID=681
The attached photo shows the image of vehicle Reg # 106 642 Ford Expedition, stolen during a burglary at the Agape church Fairbanks on Saturday April 30th 2016
2 civilian RCIPS employees arrested for theft
The RCIPS have finally confirmed two of their employees have been arrested on suspicion of theft.
According to CNS the employees are both women and worked in the Financial Administration Unit.
They were arrested on 31 March and 1 April but the RCIPS did not send out this information.
The whole story can be viewed at: https://caymannewsservice.com/2016/05/police-staffers-from-financial-crimes-arrested-for-theft/
Cayman Islands Bodden Town primary students visit Joint Marine Unit last Friday, 28 April
On Friday, 28 April, the RCIPS Joint Marine Unit hosted thirty-two Year 1 students of Bodden Town Primary school during their daylong field trip to various emergency response departments. During their visit Senior Captain PC Hugh Bush and Customs Officer Randolph Jackson presented the duties of the police marine officers, describing a typical day for a police captain or navigator. The children also boarded vessels while marine officers described the controls and functions of the boats.
“If we are looking for future leaders in the police, recruiting starts now in the schools,” says Inspector Leo Anglin, Marine Commander, “and what better way to introduce these children to the possibility of a police career and maybe pique their interest than for them to see for themselves what our daily work looks like?
I think they saw during their visit that our jobs are tough, yes, but rewarding.”
U.S. based Caribbean bank under consideration
By Ken Richards From Winnfm 98.9
St Kitts and Nevis (WINN): The region’s being urged to look into the feasibility of establishing a Caribbean Bank in the United States to address the loss of Correspondent banking being experienced by banks in the Caribbean.
Deputy Governor of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank Trevor Brathwaite says that’s an option that can’t be ignored.
“In London there are a number of banks that are owned by foreign nationals from other countries and so it’s doable. The feasibility study ought to say once you look at the terms of reference for the feasibility study the modality for establishing a Caribbean bank let’s say in New York, it could be an outright purchase or maybe a second tier bank or the establishment of a bank by private interest collectively” Brathwaite said.
ECCB Governor Timothy Antoine says the option is not a far-fetched one.
For more: https://www.winnfm.com/news/local/16751-u-s-based-caribbean-bank-under-consideration
First US cruise ship in decades arrives in Cuba
By BBC From St Lucia news Online
A US cruise ship has docked in the Cuban capital, Havana, after sailing from Florida – the first such crossing in more than 50 years.
The Adonia sailed from the port of Miami carrying some 700 passengers.
Cuba and the US restored diplomatic relations last year. But several Cold War-era restrictions on travelling and trading are yet to be lifted.
The cruise trip only went ahead after Cuba scrapped a ban on its citizens entering or leaving the island by sea.
Cubans waved as the ship arrived and hundreds of passengers stood at the railings taking pictures.
Cayman Islands: Visit the NGCI Gift Shop this week for great gifts for Mom!
Great Gifts for Mom!
Delight Mom with a gift that shows you know her well. The NGCI Gift Shop is open Monday to Saturday 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM and offers a wide range of creative gifts.
Give the Gift of Membership
NGCI gift memberships make fabulous gifts and support free public programming and free admission for everyone. Support your community and give an experience that will 
last the entire year! Memberships start at CI $50.
Call (345) 945 8111.
Escovitch Garden Lunch & Tour
Wednesday, 11 May 2016. Tour begins at 12:00 PM and lunch is served until 2:00 PM. Join NGCI Assistant Curator, Kerri-Anne Chisholm who will discuss select works from the temporary exhibition Native Sons – Twenty Years On. The tour is free and will be followed by a delicious garden lunch inspired by the flavors of Caymanian cuisine.
International Nurses Day
Thursday, 12 May 2016, 3:00 PM. Celebrate our caregivers! International Nurses Day is celebrated around the world every May 12, the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth. Tours will run throughout the event and refreshments will be served. All are welcome.
Outreach Exhibition Opening
Thursday, 12 May 2016, 5:30 PM. Join us for the opening of The Gift of Healing an outreach exhibition curated by this year’s NGCI Deutsche Bank Intern, Candace Welcome. Come see work from five different outreach classes by over 60 participants.
Upcoming Art Workshops
Mixed Media Workshop with Nasaria Suckoo Chollette
Saturday, 28 May 2016
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Spots of Light Workshop with Gordon Solomon
Part One Saturday, 4 June 2016
Part Two Saturday, 25 June 2016
3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Cayman Islands: Child Month Games Night
The Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is inviting families for an evening of board games at the Book Nook in Galleria Plaza, West Bay Road and at the Aston Rutty Civic Centre in Cayman Brac.
The game night is an annual event on the Child Month calendar and will be held at both locations on Thursday 12 May, 2016 from 6.00pm to 8.00pm.
The Book Nook offers discount coupons as winning prizes. Dinner is provided by Papa John’s Pizza.
For more information contact the Department of Children and Family Services on 949-0290 and [email protected]
Cayman Islands: Teen Pregnancy Awareness Booth Aims to Educate Youth
The Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) in partnership with the Family Resource Centre (FRC) will host a Teen Pregnancy Awareness Booth at the Batabano Parade and Street Event on Saturday 7 May, 2016.
The booth which will be located in down town George Town is aimed at educating young people of the adverse consequences of teen pregnancy.
Representatives from both entities talk to teenagers on the “I am Worth the Wait” Campaign and Child Protection.
For more information contact the Department of Children and Family Services on 949-0290 and [email protected]
National Children’s Festival of the Arts Final Concerts
The final concerts for the 2016 National Children’s Festival of the Arts will take place from 4-6 May at the Family Life Centre, starting at 6.30 p.m.
This will be followed by the awards night on 7 May at the same location, also starting at 6.30 p.m. and will include highlight pieces from the festival. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children.
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Inspired Lifestyles with Donna – Summer Programmes
See us at the upcoming HR Conference at the Ritz Carlton, May 26th.
DCFS Hosts Child Month Foster Parent Drive
Could you be a Foster Parent? Foster parents are ordinary people who do an extraordinary job! They open up their hearts and homes to a child in need.
The Department of Children and family services invites interested families to come out to a Foster Parent information evening on Thursday 5th May, 2016 at the Grand Old House 5.30pm to 7.30pm. Refreshments will be provided.
Interested persons are asked to RSVP by calling 949-0290 or emailing [email protected].
Calvary Chapel Church, Houseguard Security and the CI Skateboard Association.
On May 7-8, Houseguard Security is offering 9 spaces to students at CIFEC, CHHS, JGHS who are interested in learning more about training dogs as a career. As you will review from the flyer, Mr. Joris Kerckhof who is a world class certified trainer will be traveling to Cayman to lead this seminar: http://tripwireops.org/joris-kerckhof/
Cayman Islands Skateboard Assoc to promote family interaction
On May 16, Discovery Day, Calvary Chapel and Mountain Dew are partnering with the CI Skateboard Association to promote family interaction. It’s during these times that many children become involved in crime or anti-social behavior.
Cayman Islands Pirates take over Batabano for second year
The public is invited to register to be a part of the “Pirates Take Over” at Cayman Carnival Batabano.
Join the Bloody Bay Buccaneers and Las Tortugas Pirates as they invade the Batabano parade.
Be a part of the all-inclusive t-shirt mas band which aims to remind spectators that as Carnival in Cayman is winding down, the road to Pirates Week is just gearing up. Deadline to register is Friday 6th May, 2016. For more information on the complete package (see attached form and flyer), email [email protected] or call 949-5859.
Queen’s New Year Honours 2017
Members of the public have until Friday 6 May 2016 to recommend Royal Honours for persons who have made outstanding contributions to Caymanian society.
Her Excellency the Governor Helen Kilpatrick invites members of the public to put forward names for Her Majesty the Queen’s New Year Honours 2017.
Nominations must include a persuasive account of nominees’ outstanding, innovative, or self-sacrificing achievements, as well as a description of what makes them exceptional. Contributions may be paid or unpaid, in one field or several.
Final recommendations for OBEs and MBEs are considered in the United Kingdom. Recommendations for the Cayman Islands Certificate and Badge of Honour are considered locally.
Honours nomination forms can be found on the UK Government website at www.gov.uk/honours/overview
Completed nomination forms should be returned, under confidential cover, to the Governor’s Office, at the Government Administration Building on Elgin Avenue, or to the above email by no later than Friday 6 May 2016. While all recommendations will be acknowledged, the Governor’s Office does not provide details of any actions that it may take on them.
For any further information please contact the Governor’s Office on 244-2434.
End of May Deadline for Seafarers’/Veterans’ Updates
Seafarers, Veterans and their spouses have until 31 May 2016 to provide their current information to the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development.
The Ministry is in the process of updating its health insurance database and has already distributed the relevant forms.
Any seafarer, veteran or spouse who has yet to receive such a document may provide a postal address to the Ministry so that the form can be mailed to them. Once completed, forms may be dropped off or mailed to the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development, 3rd Floor Government Administration Building, Elgin Avenue, Grand Cayman, PO Box 131, KY1-9000.
This request was initially made in July 2015 and those Seafarers, Veterans and their spouse who have responded to the initial request need not do so again.
Individuals seeking assistance may contact the Ministry at email:
[email protected] or phone: 244-2224.
Failure to respond may result in the discontinuation of health insurance benefits.
Cayman Islands: Call for Hurricane Shelter Volunteers
The Department of Children and Family Services is inviting individuals to sign up as shelter volunteers for this year’s Hurricane Season.
The Shelter Operations 2016 Hurricane Training for Shelter Managers & District Representatives Volunteers for this year’s Hurricane Season will be held over two days on Wednesday 25 May and Thursday 26 May at the Prospect Primary School Hall from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Registration begins promptly at 5:30 p.m.
All volunteers MUST complete both days of training.
For more information contact Ernesto Carter at the Department of Children and Family Services on 949-0290 or
email [email protected] (GIS)
COMMUNITY EVENTS (Date Order)
THU MAY 5
Child Month Foster Parents Recruitment Evening
As part of Child Month, you’re invited to a Foster Parents Recruitment Evening at Grand Old House on Thursday (5 May) at Grand Old House from 530 — 8pm.
Cinco De Mayo 5K
The Cinco De Mayo 5K is Thursday (5 May) at 555pm at Lone Star. Register online at caymanactive.com.
Grand Court Jurors Notice
Grand Court Jurors in the current session must now report on Thursday (5 May) at 215pm.
Legal Bootcamp Series: Employment: Termination of Employment; Notice, Unfair Dismissal, & Redundancy
The Chamber of Commerce presents its Legal Bootcamp Series: Employment: Termination of Employment; Notice, Unfair Dismissal, Redundancy & Retirement by Huw Moses. The event is Thursday (5 May) from 9:00 a.m. — 11:00 a.m. at their office in Governors Square. Register online at www.caymanchamber.ky
FRI MAY 6
Deadline For Queen’s New Year Honours 2017
Members of the public have until Friday 6 May 2015 to recommend persons who have made outstanding contributions to Caymanian society for Her Majesty the Queen’s New Year Honours 2017. Nomination forms can be found on the UK Government website at www.gov.uk/honours/overview. Completed forms should be returned, under confidential cover, to the Governor’s Office, at Government Administration Building on Elgin Avenue, or to email [email protected]. For any further information please contact the Governor’s Office on 244-2434.
Cayman Carnival Batabano Friday Night Fete
The Official Cayman Carnival Batabano Friday Night Fete is Friday (6 May) from 9:00p.m. on Harbour Drive. Get more info go to caymancarnival.com
Child Month Foster Parents Recruitment Evening
As part of Child Month, you’re invited to a Foster Parents Recruitment Evening at Grand Old House on Thursday (5 May) at Grand Old House from 530 — 8pm.
Fundraising BBQ
The Webster Memorial United Church- Bodden Town is having a fundraising BBQ on Friday (6 May) at Coe Wood Beach at 2pm.
SAT MAY 7
Pirates Take Over
The public is invited to register to be a part of the “Pirates Take Over” at Cayman Carnival Batabano. Join the Bloody Bay Buccaneers and Las Tortugas Pirates as they invade the Batabano parade. Be a part of the all-inclusive t-shirt mas band which aims to remind spectators that as Carnival in Cayman is winding down, the road to Pirates Week is just gearing up. Deadline to register is Friday (6 May.) For more information, email [email protected] or call 949-5859.
Bake Sale Fundraiser
The Cayman Islands Girls Brigade National Council is having a bake sale fundraising event on Saturday (7 May) at A.L. Thompsons from 9am.
Child Month Teen Pregnancy Awareness Booth
As part of Child Month, make sure to visit the Teen Pregnancy Awareness Booth from 3pm at the Batabano Parade and Street Dance. There will also be a Teen Disco at the Youth Center in Cayman Brac from 7 — 10pm.
33rd Annual Cayman Carnival Batabano Adult Costume Street Parade
Grand Cayman comes alive with the 33rd Annual Cayman Carnival Batabano Adult Costume Street Parade on Saturday (7 May) from 1:00p.m along Seven Mile Public Beach to Harbour Street. The street party starts at 6 o’clock. There will be several road closures from 1pm:
West Bay Road from the Public Beach
North Church Street
Fort Street
Cardinal Avenue and
Harbour Drive
For more info go to caymancarnival.com.
St. Ignatius Spring Tea Party
The St. Ignatius Spring Tea Party is Saturday (7 May) from 2:30 — 5pm in the courtyard. The ticket includes afternoon tea, entertainment and a chance to win several door prizes
Harmony Tea Party
The St Georges Anglican Church Mothers’ Union presents “Harmony”, its annual Tea Party, on Saturday (7 May) from 3:30 — 6:30 pm in the Church Hall
Kirk Slam Dolphin Tournament
The Kirk Slam Dolphin Tournament is Saturday and Sunday (7 & 8 May). For more information log on to www.kirkslam.ky.
Yuh Cyaan Smile Ah Wah
The Savannah United Church Primary Youth Department and Young Voices in Praise presents a concert — ‘Yuh Cyaan Smile Ah Wah’ — on Saturday (7 May) at 630pm.
SUN MAY 8
Gather ’round the Word
The United Church presents the conference: ‘Gather ’round the Word’ at Elmslie Memorial Church Sunday — Tuesday (8 — 10 May) at 7pm nightly.
DEW Cycling Classics: 10 Mile Time Trial
The DEW Cycling Classics: 10 Mile Time Trial is Sunday (8 May) at 7am from Clifton Hunter. Log on to caymanactive.com to register.
Mother’s Day Bash
The Central Scranton Community will be hosting their annual Mother’s Day Bash on Sunday (8 May) at 1pm in Central Scranton park.
MON MAY 9
Child Month Talk Today
As part of Child Month, make sure to tune in to Radio Cayman for discussions on Talk Today from 1215 — 1pm on Monday (9 May)
TUE MAY 10
Basic Grammar & Writing Skills Part 2
The Chamber of Commerce presents Basic Grammar & Writing Skills Part 2 by Catherine Tyson on Tuesday (10 May) from 9:00 a.m. — 4:30 p.m. at their office in Governors Square. Register online at www.caymanchamber.ky
May Events at Camana Bay
This is the month to celebrate Mom and we have a number of festivities, including a family portrait session, Mom & Me cooking classes, brunches and Mats & Mimosas – a free morning class that encourages moms and children to stay well together through a relaxing and invigorating yoga session. Runners and walkers, get your gear ready for the 9th Annual Discovery Day 5K on Monday, 16 April. Budding chefs can also get ready to celebrate Food Revolution Day on Saturday, 21 May with a special cooking class.
Mother’s Day Portraits
Saturday 30 April
10am-1pm
Gardenia Court
Mom & Me Cooking Class
Saturday 30 April
12-1pm
Tai Chi
Sunday 1 May
8:30am
The Crescent
Going Down Sticky Toffee Lane
with Chef George Fowler
Wednesday 4 May
6-8pm
Mats & Mimosas
Saturday 7 May
8-10am
The Crescent
Mom & Me Cooking Class
Saturday 7 May
12-1pm
Mother’s Day Barefoot BBQ Brunch
Sunday 8 May
11am-3pm
KARoo
Mother’s Day Plated Brunch
Sunday 8 May
11:30am-3pm
Lola
Mother’s Day Dim Sum Brunch
Sunday 8 May
11:30am-2:30pm
Mizu Asian Bistro + Bar
Mother’s Day Caribbean Sunday Funday
Sunday 8 May
12-4pm (brunch) and 5:30-9:30pm (dinner)
Ortanique
The Bookends Club
Wednesday 11 May
6:30-7:30pm
Books & Books
9th Annual Discovery Day 5K
Monday 16 May
6:30am
Nexus Way
Floetry
Wednesday 18 May
6:30-7:30pm
Books & Books
Food Revolution Day Kids’ Cooking Class
Saturday 21 May
12-1pm
Gardenia Court
Easy Entertaining Cooking Class
Tuesday 24 May
6-8pm
Cuisine of the Sun Dinner
Thursday 26 May
7pm
Ortanique
Vegan Essentials Cooking Class
Tuesday 31 May
6-8pm
Bon Vivant
