iNews Briefs & Community Events
Grand Cayman: South Sound Road Warning
Motorists in the South Sound area will this week see the beginning of work to widen the section of road between Bel Air Drive and the South Sound dock. Work will start Thursday (19 May) and is expected to continue for two weeks. The National Roads Authority encourages drivers and pedestrians to remain aware of the road works, and to drive with caution in the area.
Public Voting Open for Cayman Islands Young Image Makers
The public is invited take part in Young Image Makers (YIM) Competition by voting online for their favourite films.
Eleven student videos have been posted online and the student with the most votes will be named the winner of the 2016 People’s Choice Award and receive a prize pack courtesy CayFilm and the Department of Commerce and Investment.
Voting runs through until 11 June. To access the link, the public can go to www.artscayman.org/young-image-makers, as well as visit the Cultural Foundation’s social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram (all are @caymanculture).
Hosted by the Cayman National Cultural Foundation and supported by the Department of Tourism this year, the YIM competition provides youngsters, ages 10 – 17, with the opportunity to sharpen their technical film skills and explore their creativity.
MRCU/Oxitec Public Meeting in West Bay
The Mosquito Research and Control Unit (MRCU), in collaboration with biotechnology company Oxitec, is holding a meeting at Sir John A. Cumber Primary School on Tuesday, 24 May at 7 p.m.
Residents are being invited to learn more about the new mosquito control measures that will be rolled out in West Bay.
MRCU and Oxitec will be happy to explain details regarding the project and address any questions the public may have.
The meeting is being held as part of the community engagement programme about the mosquito controls. Light refreshments will be served.
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 1 June 2016 from 5.15 p.m. to 6.45 p.m. every Wednesday for 7 weeks in the Public Health Waiting Room.
Registration deadline is 26 May, 2016.
For more information or to sign up, contact the Public Health Department on 244-2889/244-2621, or email [email protected] or [email protected]
Man of unsound mind stabs and kills brother, also of unsound mind in Jamaica
By Jamaica Gleaner From St Lucia News Online
JAMAICA GLEANER – A man believed to be of unsound mind yesterday stabbed his younger brother, who is also mentally ill, to death after a dispute between the two.
Marcus Dennis, 32, succumbed to knife injuries he received from his 35-year-old brother sometime after 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon.
The siblings who reside in Green Bottom, May Pen had an argument and the elder brother reportedly used a knife to inflict several wounds to Dennis’ upper body.
He died at hospital.
The police say a third brother who also suffers from mental illness arrived home to find one brother with a knife and the other covered in blood.
What will Energy Caribbean 2016 focus on?
10 – 12 October 2016
Hilton Port of Spain,
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LOOKING AT SUSTAINABLE ENERGY SOURCES FOR THE CARIBBEAN IN NEW OIL AND GAS FRONTIERS, OFFSHORE DEEP-WATER PLAYS AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
Reversing declining crude oil production – trends and best practices
Trinidad and Tobago’s future scope in LNG market from US and other exporters in a lower gas price market
Project update on Caribbean LNG project and Eastern Caribbean Gas Pipeline
Guyana as a new oil producer in the Caribbean and updates on Suriname and the Dominican Republic energy plans
Update on Jamaica’s search for indigenous energy resources
Current deep water exploration programme in TT and Barbados
Local content in the TT energy industry : Ongoing land exploration initiatives and likelihood of success Renewable energy update for the Caribbean
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Brazil’s all-white coup regime turns toward racist isolationism
From Telesur
The Foreign Ministry, under coup leader Michel Temer, said it wants to reduce government expenses.
Jose Serra, the new foreign minister under the interim president in Brazil, has requested a cost analysis of 17 embassies and diplomatic delegations opened since 2003 in the Caribbean and Africa, according to local newspaper Folha de Sao Paulo, with an eye toward closing them to save money.
According to the Foreign Ministry, the average cost of running an embassy in an African country ranges from US$200,000 to US$250,000 a year, or 4 to 8 times less than it costs to run an embassy in a European country.
The Brazilian embassy in Portugal, for example, costs around US$4 million each year.
Diplomats have said that closing smaller offices would not help with the ministry’s budget problem.
The offices were opened under the presidencies of Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and the recently removed Dilma Rousseff. Serra was a presidential candidate in 2002 and 2010, losing to bot Lula and Dilma.
Serra has strongly criticized Venezuela, Cuba, Bolivia, Ecuador and Nicaragua for denouncing the expulsion of Brazil’s elected president. These countries have said they are against what they see as coup and continue to support Rousseff, who they see as the legitimate head of state.
DOE, UVI to launch the Caribbean Youth Writers Collection on May 19
From St. Croix Source
The V.I. Department of Education’s Cultural Education Division and The Caribbean Writer (TCW) of the University of the Virgin Islands will hold a launching ceremony for The Caribbean Youth Writers Collection at 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 19, at Top Hat in Christiansted.
“This initiative, which is being collaboratively launched at schools across the Caribbean, is to help encourage, promote and nurture young Caribbean writers,” said Cultural Education Division Director Valrica Bryson. “This is just another way of reinforcing the cultural dynamics of the region.”
The collection includes artwork and creative writings from students in public, private and parochial schools in the Virgin Islands. Sixteen students have been named as finalists and will receive awards for their interpretations of the artworks of fellow students as well as the works of TCW contributors.
“The entire community is invited to attend this prestigious event hosted by Ms. Hannah Rasmussen of Top Hat,” Bryson said. “Come on out on Art Thursday and support our young artists and writers.”
For more information, contact Valrica Bryson at (301) 773-1095, ext. 7032 or Alscess Lewis Browne of The Caribbean Writer at 201-6381
COMMUNITY EVENTS (Date Order)
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.
Lions Club of Tropical Gardens Eyeglasses Collection
The Lions Club of Tropical Gardens will be collecting used eyeglasses at all Burger Kings this Friday and Saturday from 10am to 8pm. The eyeglasses will be sent to the U.S. for recycling.
Lunch and Learn
You’re invited to Lunch and Learn hosted by the National Trust. Friday’s presentation focuses on genetically modified mosquitos and bat exclusions and pup season. The lecture is at the George Town Yacht Club at 12pm.
Rundown This Weekend
Rundown continues this weekend. Friday and Saturday shows begin at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 6 p.m. Six shows remain in Grand Cayman and one show is planned for Cayman Brac at Aston Rutty Centre on June 4th
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.
Spring Tea Party
Everyone is invited to a Spring Tea Party on Saturday (21 May) at 5pm at the Red Bay Church of God Holiness Church Hall on Selkirk Drive.
Free Vision Screenings
The Lions Club of Tropical Gardens presents free vision screenings on Saturday (21 May) from 10 to 1pm at St. George’s Anglican Church.
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
TUE 24 MAY
Public Meeting about Mosquito Control
WHO: Mosquito Research and Control Unit (MRCU), and Oxitec Cayman Ltd.
WHAT: Public meeting to engage residents in West Bay about the new mosquito controls in the area. Light refreshments will be served.
WHEN: Tuesday, 24 May at 7 p.m.
WHERE: Sir John A. Cumber Primary School, West Bay.
Participants: Representatives from Oxitec and MRCU.
TUE & WED MAY 24 & 25
NWDA In The Brac
Representatives from the National Workforce Development Agency will be at the DLP Office on Cayman Brac on Tuesday (24 May) from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesday (25 May) from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Thursday (26 May) from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will also be workshops on communications skills on Thursday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and conflict resolution from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. To register, call 945-3114 or email [email protected].
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.
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]
CIAA Seeks Volunteers for Emergency Exercise
The CIAA is looking for volunteers who would be willing to wear special make-up and act as injured passengers in the upcoming Full Scale Airport Emergency Exercise on Wednesday (25 May.) The CIAA organizes this event to test the readiness of emergency responders to handle an aircraft accident and form an organized response in those critical moments that could mean the difference between life and death. If you’re interested, call the Red Cross on 949.6785.
Session on mother to child HIV transmission
Educational sessions to discuss the elimination of mother to child HIV transmission and congenital syphilis will be held on Wednesday (25 May) at 630pm in the Hibiscus Conference Room at Cayman Islands Hospital.
WED & THU MAY 25 & 26
NWDA Community Outreach on Cayman Brac
Representatives from the National Workforce Development Agency (NWDA) will be on Cayman Brac to meet with the public and assist with online registration for employers and jobseekers. This will include resume preparation, interview preparation and other job search activities. The dates are Tuesday, 24 May from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesday, 25 May from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Thursday, 26 May from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
There will also be workshops on communications skills held on Thursday, 26 May from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and conflict resolution from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
To register, call 945-3114 or email [email protected]. Walk-ins to the DLP Office at 256 Creek Road are also welcomed.
THU MAY 26
Inspired Lifestyles with Donna – Summer Programmes
See us at the upcoming HR Conference at the Ritz Carlton, May 26th.
FREE SME Workshop: Identifying Occupational Fraud Risk and Fraud Prevention Controls
The Chamber of Commerce presents a FREE SME Workshop: Identifying Occupational Fraud Risk and Fraud Prevention Controls by Kevin Haywood-Crouch of KRyS Global on Thursday (26 May) from 5:30 pm — 7:30 pm at their office in Governors Square. Register online at www.caymanchamber.ky
THU & FRI MAY 26 & 27
DLP to visit Cayman Brac
The Department of Labour and Pensions (DLP) office at 256 Creek Road, Cayman Brac, will open on Thursday, 26 May from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday, 27 May from 9 a.m. to 2.30 p.m. to assist with inquiries and complaints about labour and pensions matters only. No appointments are necessary.
The DLP will also be holding a question-and-answer session at its office on Thursday, 26 May from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. for employers and employees.
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] .
Brac Movie Night
The Department of Children and Family Services is inviting families in Cayman Brac to a movie night at the Aston Rutty Civic Centre on Friday (27 May) from 7:00 pm to 9:00pm. Popcorn will be provided.
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
SAT 28 MAY
Cayman Islands’ Young At Arts® Auditions
Aspiring actors, dancers and musicians are invited to audition for Young At Arts® (YAA) Summer Theatre Arts Intensive which is produced annually by the Cayman National Cultural Foundation and supported by Butterfield.
Auditions will take place on Saturday 28 May 2016, starting at 10 a.m. at the Harquail Theatre. Booking an audition time is essential as spaces are limited.
Performers ages 14 – 22 must prepare a memorised monologue, one to three minutes in length, as well as a dance, or song, or piece of music that will be played on an instrument. In addition, performers must be prepared to take direction on stage when asked by adjudicators.
Call backs will take place if required. Students will be advised within one week of auditioning if they have been selected.
CNCF will offer a total of three scholarships for exceptional performers who are in need of financial assistance.
The YAA Intensive will begin 5 July and end with a weekend of shows 5 – 7 August. For more on the programme or to book an audition, send an email to [email protected] or call 949-5477. Additional information can be found on artscayman.org/young-at-arts.
Charity Yoga Event
You’re invited to a charity yoga event on Saturday (28 May) at 11am at the ARC at Camana Bay. Proceeds raised with go to the National Trust, Feed our Future and Cayman Animal Rescue Enthusiasts.
Butterfield 800m Sea Swim
The Butterfield 800m Sea Swim is Saturday (28 May) at 4pm at Governor’s Beach. Log on to caymanactive.com to register.
Child Month Cupcake Wars
Stage is Set for Child Month Cupcake Wars
The stage is set for the 2016 Child Month Cupcake Wars. Team Vargas, the winning Cayman Brac team, will take on five other baking teams at the finals on Saturday 28 May at the Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman.
Taking on team Vargas are Sweet Sensations, Cupcake Queens, Dip and Dab Cupcakes, Baking Bumblebees, and the substitute team Sugar Rush Bakers of the National Youth Culinary Programme. The teams were announced on the radio show Talk Today on Wednesday 18 May. Registration for the competition is now closed.
The competition, now in its 4th year, challenges bakers to create two cupcakes, one using fruit in the recipe, as well as a diabetic friendly cupcake. The public is welcomed to watch the judging from 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Space is limited in the judging room.
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]<mailto:[email protected]>.
Team members:
* Vargas – Captain Jzane Vargas, teammates Haylie Tibbetts, Jhadarie Smith
* Sweet Sensations – Captain Charles CJ Evans and teammate Tanya Henderson
* Cupcake Queens – Captain Jenel Rankin, teammates Kaelyn Oliver and Khyla Oliver
* Dip and Dab Cupcakes – Captain Riley Doyle teammates Ciara Bradley and Kayla Bradley
* Baking Bumblebees – Captain Alisha Kee, teammates Adelaide Walton and Carmella Ylagan
* Sugar Rush Bakers – Captain Chambria Dalhouse, teammates Shantoy Guthrie and Gabriella Watson
SUN MAY 29
DEW Cycling Classics Circuit Race 2
The DEW Cycling Classics Circuit Race 2 is Sunday (29 May) at 7am from Cost U Less. Log on to caymanactive.com to register.
Child Month Family Fest
As part of Child Month, you’re invited to a Family Fest at the Agriculture Grounds from 10am until 4pm on Sunday (29 May)
MON MAY 30
Let’s Stay Together
The Bethesda Counseling Centre and Margaritaville invite you to Let’s Stay Together: The Marriage Course, starting Monday (30 May) for five Mondays from 7:00 to 9:00pm at Margaritaville. For details and registration call 949-7923 or email [email protected]. Childcare available.
TUE MAY 31
Session on mother to child HIV transmission
Educational sessions to discuss the elimination of mother to child HIV transmission and congenital syphilis will be held on Tuesday (31 May) at 4pm in the Hibiscus Conference Room at Cayman Islands Hospital.
Legal Bootcamp Series: Landlord & Tenant Relationship
The Chamber of Commerce presents its Legal Bootcamp Series: Landlord & Tenant Relationship by Sarah Allison on Thursday (31 May) from 9:00 am — 11:00 am at their office in Governors Square. Register online at www.caymanchamber.ky
Providing Optimum Customer Service
The Chamber presents the Providing Optimum Customer Service by Catherine Tyson on Tuesday (31 May) from 9:00 am — 4:30 pm at their office in Governors Square. Register online at www.caymanchamber.ky
Seafarers Information Update
Seafarers, veterans and their spouses have until Saturday (31 May) to provide their current information to the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development. Call 244-2224 for more information. Failure to respond may result in the discontinuation of health insurance benefits.
THU JUNE 9
Book Launch By J. Lemuel Hurlston
May Events at Camana Bay
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
