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Cayman Islands’ Dress Down Day Supports Student Meals
The Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and Feed Our Future is hosting its annual Child Month dress down day on Friday 27 May, 2016 in Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman.
One of the biggest fundraisers for the Feed Our Future school lunch programme, the dress down day is to encourage school students, businesses and individuals to donate for those in need.
All persons asked to dress in bright colours to support the day or purchase a commemorative t-shirt for $15. To purchase a Feed Our Future t-shirt call 916-0923.
For more information contact the Department of Children and Family Services on 949-0290 and [email protected] .
Scientists just discovered something surprising in the human brain — and it’s changing the way we understand language
From Business Insider
A team of neuroscientists have built the most intricate map yet for how the human brain processes language. Learn more about their groundbreaking work in Nature and explore an interactive map of the brain that the researchers designed here.
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Cocaine destined for Caribbean seized
From Jamaica Gleaner
BOGOTA (AP):
Colombian authorities said they’ve made the biggest cocaine seizure in the history of a country long plagued by traffic in the drug.
The National Police agency said on the weekend that 50 commandos backed by helicopters seized about eight tons of cocaine on a banana plantation in the northwestern department of Antioquia.
It said the drug belonged to a gang known as the Clan Usuaga and was apparently destined for the Caribbean and then to the United States.
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos sent a tweet congratulating police on what he called the largest cocaine seizure in the history of Colombia, one of the world’s largest producers of the narcotic. Colombian police said they’ve seized more than 86 tons in all so far this year.
For more: http://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/world-news/20160517/cocaine-destined-caribbean-seized
Commonwealth Secretariat wary of Caribbean debt path
From Nationwide Radio jm
The UK based Commonwealth Secretariat is warning the Caribbean that on it’s current path the region is set to record unsustainable levels of debt by 2050.
That was the Secretariats’ conclusion in a recent report titled Achieving a Resilient Future for Small States.
The report is based on an analysis of the debt to GDP ratios of six countries in the region including Jamaica.
It finds that countries in the region have suffered from long standing socio-economic problems which have led to low growth and declining productivity.
This includes high crime, high unemployment particularly among youth, failure to innovate and climate change adaptation.
The report says the region also continues to suffer from economic shocks due to dependencies on fuel and food imports.
It says that if this business as usual continues, 5 of the 6 countries studied, will have growing debt to GDP ratios exceeding one-hundred percent by 2050.
With Jamaica and Barbados predicted to reach a debt to GDP ratio in excess of 2-hundred percent over the same period.
The Commonwealth Secretariat is therefore calling on the region to develop strategies to create enterprising economies where innovation is the driver of productivity.
They are also calling for the proper integration of youth into national development and strategies for tackling crime and environmental sustainability.
For more: http://nationwideradiojm.com/commonwealth-secretariat-wary-of-caribbean-debt-path/
Pastry Chefs Sought for Cayman Islands Child Month Cupcake Wars Finale
Young pastry chefs in Grand Cayman are invited to take part in the Child Month Cupcake Wars competition. Taking place on Saturday 28 May from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman, the competition challenges bakers to create two cupcakes, a cupcake using fruit in the recipe and a diabetic friendly cupcake.
Bakers will take on the winners of the Cayman Brac challenge, Team Vargas, at the finale. Participation is free for pastry chefs ages 10 – 25.
The competition is sponsored by the Youth Services Unit, Kiwanis Club, Caribbean Utilities Company (CUC), Department of Children and Family Services, The Ministry of Tourism and the Layman Scott Senior High School.
For more information email [email protected]
US attorney who stole $800k from clients gets prison
By Andrew Keshner, From New York Law Journal
A suspended Manhattan attorney who specialized in trusts and estates and real estate matters will serve 2 1/3 to 7 years in prison after admitting to stealing more than $800,000 in client money.
Acting Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Maxwell Wiley imposed the sentence on John Todorovich, 63, who pleaded guilty to two counts of second-degree grand larceny on April 4 and to another count of second-degree grand larceny on April 25.
According to the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office, Todorovich stole from two estates for which he was named an executor. He also stole from his client in a real estate deal, who had given Todorovich a $220,000 check to be held in escrow.
The office said Todorovich used the money for purchases such as country club memberships and payments on a Mercedes-Benz.
The Appellate Division, First Department, suspended Todorovich in September 2013, and he now faces mandatory disbarment. He was admitted to the bar in 1979 after graduating from Stetson University College of Law.
Manhattan Assistant District Attorney Jonathan Gross handled the case for the prosecution, which had recommended a 3-to-9-year sentence in the case.
Todorovich was represented by Louis Freeman of Freeman, Nooter & Ginsberg.
Cayman Islands: Only Six More Shows of “Rundown” Left
“Rundown” opened to a thrilled audience. Now there are only a few chances left to see the show that left the theatregoers in stitches.
The show, now in its 24th year, highlights the latest happenings in the Cayman Islands featuring a talented cast of performers mimicking the news makers of the day.
This year’s stage production is once again written, designed and directed by Henry Muttoo. Skits set for this year’s production include “Foolish People”, “Nosey Mother In-Law”, “Capitalism Gone Mad”, and “New Election Candidate” among others. On the stage will be returning performers like Matt Brown, Leroy Holness, Giselle Webb, Juliet Garricks, Jevaughnie Ebanks and Lesley-Ann Bernard, as well as new Rundown cast members like Cassandra Shea, and Troy Rodgers. Tickets are currently on sale, at a cost of $25 for adults, $15 for seniors and children under the age of 12. Tickets can be reserved by calling 949-5477 or purchased online at www.artscayman.org/rundown Outlets include the CNCF Box Office, Foster’s Food Fair (Strand), Funky Tang’s and Health Care Pharmacy in Grand Harbour.
The next showing of “Rundown” is set for Friday 20 May and ends on 29 May. Friday and Saturday shows begin at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 6 p.m. One six shows remain in Grand Cayman and one show is planned for Cayman Brac at Aston Rutty Centre on 4 June.
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]
COMMUNITY EVENTS (Date Order)
WED MAY 18
Proposed meeting of all Cayman Islands Pastors
The Cayman Ministers’ Association is respectfully requesting ALL Cayman Islands pastors – Cayman Ministers’ Association, Seventh Day Adventist and all others – to meet in the Agape Family Worship Centre sanctuary on Wednesday the 18th May at 10 a.m. for a briefing and your input on serious issues.
CMA Executive
Sunrise Spring Concert
The Sunrise Adult Training Centre invites the public to its annual Spring Concert at the Harquail Theatre on Wednesday (18 May) at 7pm. Come and experience the Sunrise Centre’s version of the Broadway musical Mamma Mia!
Cayman Islands: Conservation Council Meeting 18 May 2016
The National Conservation Council will hold a general meeting on Wednesday May 18th, 2016, from 2pm to 5pm in the ground floor meeting room (1038) of the Government Administration Building (Grand Cayman). This meeting is open to observers from the public. The Agenda of the meeting will be available at the DoE website (www.DoE.ky<http://www.DoE.ky>).
Floetry
Floetry is Wednesday (18 May) at 630pm at Books & Books.
THU MAY 19
Child Month Snuggle and Read
As part of Child Month, you’re invited to Snuggle and Read at Cayman Academy from 6 — 8pm on Thursday (19 May)
FRI MAY 20
SharKY poster competition
The Department of Environment and Marine Conservation International invite primary and high school students to participate in our SharKY poster competition as part of the SharKY Fest to help raise awareness about Cayman’s sharks and the shark conservation law. To enter, students should create a poster on the importance of sharks to our coasts and reefs. Submit posters by mail or in person to Dept. of Environment by 4PM on Friday (20 May.) Log on to doe.ky for more information.
SAT MAY 21
Gospel Explosion
Eastern Apostolic Church presents Gospel Explosion on Saturday (21 May) at 7pm at Mary Miller Hall. Food will be on sale.
Rotaract Blue Fred Speirs VG 5K
The Rotaract Blue Fred Speirs VG 5K is Saturday (21 May). Log on to caymanactive.com to register.
Rugby Big Game 6: Cayman Vs. Bahamas
You’re invited to watch Rugby Big Game 6: Cayman Vs. Bahamas on Saturday (21 May). Log on to caymanrubgy.com for more.
Child Month Prayer Breakfast and Brac Family Day
As part of Child Month, you’re invited to a Circle of Love Prayer Breakfast at the Mariott Hotel on Saturday (21 May) from 830am. This will be followed by a Family Fun Day at South Side public beach in Cayman Brac from 10am until 2.
Free actor’s workshop
Local actors can participate in a free workshop taking place on Saturday 21 May at time, at the Harquail Studio Theatre, as part of CayFilm.
Participants ages 16 and up, will learn from CayFilm Festival Director Tony Mark. The workshop will focus specifically on screen acting, which is different to stage acting.
Commenting on the upcoming workshop Mr. Mark says “As we prepare for production companies to come to the Cayman Islands, we want to make sure we have the skill set and acting chops necessary to get parts in these films.”
Actors will get to perfume scenes in front of a camera to gain experience. Mr. Mark also encourages film directors and writers to participate as well.
For more information call 949-5477.
SUN MAY 22
Marriage and Family Enrichment Series
The West Bay Church of Christ presents its annual Marriage and Family Enrichment Series under the theme Fireproof my Marriage. The event is Sunday — Friday (22 — 27 May) at 10am, 11am and 7pm on Sunday and weekdays at 7 o’clock.
DEW Cycling Classics 19/38 and 57 Mile Road Race
The DEW Cycling Classics 19/38 and 57 Mile Road Race is Sunday (22 May) at 7am at Clifton Hunter. Log on to caymanactive.com to register.
Sneakers and Tiaras 5K Fun Run
The Sneakers and Tiaras 5K Fun Run is Sunday (22 May) at 6am at Holiday Inn. Log on to caymanactive.com to register
WED MAY 25
Cayman Islands: Mother to Child HIV Transmission and Congenital Syphilis
Educational sessions with Dr. Karina Palmer to discuss the elimination of mother to child HIV transmission and congenital syphilis in the Cayman Islands will be held on Wednesday, 25 May from 6.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. and on Tuesday, 31 May from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Next month, the regional validation committee is expected to verify that the Cayman Islands has been certified as free of both these conditions.
The educational sessions, explaining the implications of this verification, are open to the public and will take place in the Hibiscus Conference Room at Cayman Islands Hospital.
THU MAY 26
Inspired Lifestyles with Donna – Summer Programmes
See us at the upcoming HR Conference at the Ritz Carlton, May 26th.
FRI 27 MAY
Cleveland’s kidnapping survivor – Ritz Carlton, Grand Cayman
Cayman Islands Crisis Centre fundraiser
Cayman Islands’ Dress Down Day Supports Student Meals
The Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and Feed Our Future is hosting its annual Child Month dress down day on Friday 27 May, 2016 in Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman.
One of the biggest fundraisers for the Feed Our Future school lunch programme, the dress down day is to encourage school students, businesses and individuals to donate for those in need.
All persons asked to dress in bright colours to support the day or purchase a commemorative t-shirt for $15. To purchase a Feed Our Future t-shirt call 916-0923.
For more information contact the Department of Children and Family Services on 949-0290 and [email protected] .
FRI MAY 27 & SAT MAY 28
Cayman Islands Meals on Wheels Annual Coin Collection Drive
Please note that the Meals on wheels Coin Collection drive will be held this year a little later on May 27th and 28th. volunteers will be outside all supermarkets on the island as well as Kirks Home Centre and AL Thompsons hardware. for those companies that see heavy traffic i.e. banks, collection boxes will be available for that week.
For more information please don’t hesitate to call
Pat Bazell-Taylor
916-6249
THU JUNE 9
Book Launch By J. Lemuel Hurlston
