iNews Briefs & Community Events (From BIG FISH 95.5)
Identification: Water related death in Cayman Islands From RCIPS
“On Tuesday 26th January 2016 shortly before 2pm, The 911 Emergency Communication Centre received a call of a diver experiencing difficulties while diving off North West Point, West Bay.
“Police and other Emergency Services responded to the location where CPR was already being administered by the dive crew. CPR was continued by Emergency Services and the diver transported to the George Town Hospital for medical treatment. He was later pronounced dead at the George Town Hospital.
“The 54 year old diver was a visitor.”
We can now confirm that the deceased from Tuesday’s incident is Michael D. English from Colorado Springs, Colorado in the U.S.
Paul Allen gives official statement on Cayman Islands reef incident
STATEMENT ON CAYMAN ISLANDS REEF INCIDENT
1/27/2016
Vulcan Inc. and Paul G. Allen have a long history of responsible exploration and a commitment to ocean conservation.
On January 14, 2016, M/V Tatoosh was moored in a position explicitly directed by the local Port Authority. When its crew was alerted by a diver that her anchor chain may have impacted coral in the area, the crew promptly, and on their own accord, relocated their position to ensure the reef was protected. Vulcan and the ship’s crew are actively and cooperatively working with local authorities to determine the details of what happened. An investigation by local authorities is ongoing.
Through his longtime philanthropic and scientific endeavors, Paul G. Allen is a global leader in supporting ocean health. Earlier this year, he announced support for cutting-edge research designed to stabilize and restore coral reefs.
TECHNOLOGY & SCIENCE
Exploring new frontiers and possibilities. Asking “what’s next” and finding the answers
See iNews Cayman story “Cayman Islands says Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen destroyed coral reef with his 95-metre superyacht” at: http://www.ieyenews.com/wordpress/cayman-islands-says-microsoft-co-founder-paul-allen-destroyed-coral-reef-with-his-95-metre-superyacht/
Cayman Brac DCFS/NAU office opening Fri (29)
Official opening of DCFS/NAU Brac Office
The public is invited to the official government opening of the joint offices of the Department of Children and Family Services (DFCS) and the Needs Assessment Unit (NAU) in Cayman Brac.
The Minister of Community Affairs, Hon. Osbourne Bodden will be joined by Deputy Premier and Sister Islands representative Hon. Moses Kirkconnell, along with other dignitaries.
The participating public will be given a tour of the updated facilities immediately following the opening ceremonies.
The event will be held this Friday, 29 January at 10:30 am at 23 Dennis Foster Road, Stake Bay.
CARE – Cayman Animal Rescue Enthusiasts Sat (30) Have you booked your board?
A fun in the sun fundraiser for CARE. Maybe you are already a Yogi but have you ever thought about SUP Yoga? Or maybe your an SUP expert but never thought about Yoga? We are delighted, with thanks to Yoga expert Rachel Whitfield to be offering a unique fundraising opportunity and fun morning out.
Limited space only 8 boards per session so remember to reserve your board early. Please help us spread the word for this fun morning by downloading the flyer by clicking here and posting on your work noticeboards and sharing with friends.
Graphics of the Americas FEB 18-20
Inside Europe’s New Patent Market
These are critical times for US companies operating in Europe and their IP advisers. In just a few months the European patent market will undergo a fundamental change with the launch of the EU unitary patent and the Unified Patent Court (UPC).
There are now only four weeks to go until Inside Europe’s New Patent Market, taking place in San Francisco on February 18. This unique event from IAM will focus on the new regime and the impact it will have on all US entities which do business in Europe and hold patents there.
Programme
The programme for Inside Europe’s New Patent Market is especially designed for US entities and their advisers. The expert speaking faculty will provide delegates with:
Analysis of the challenges ahead
Key strategic insights and inside information on all that is happening
Tips on staying ahead of the game and planning for the imminent regime change.
Inside Europe’s New Patent Market boasts a world-class speaking faculty, with senior representatives from the likes of the European Patent Office, Google, Microsoft, IBM, Nokia and Ericsson, as well as a number of leading European-based private practice lawyers, attorneys and intermediaries, slated to take part.
No other conference taking place in the United States on the EU patent and the UPC offers the opportunity to access this level of expertise.
Register now
Registration costs just $895 and you can secure your place now by filling out the online registration form at: https://secure.globebusinesspublishing.com/EuropeanPatentMarket/?utm_source=IPD+Event+Email&utm_content=EPM2016+Email+-+2016-01-20&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=IAM+Events
Cayman Islands Grand Court Jurors Report Date Changed
The Grand Court jury report date has been changed.
All Grand Court Jurors who are in the 13 January – 5 April 2016 session, please be advised that the report date of Tuesday, 26 January 2016 has been changed. You are now to report for jury duty on Wednesday, 27 January 2016 at 9:45 a.m.
Please call the Jury Information line at 945-5072 for the most up to date information.
Cayman Islands: Special Night for Special Needs
The Department of Counselling Services and the Family Resource Centre are holding a dinner dance for families with children of special needs. They are partnering with the Special Needs Foundation and will also highlight other free services available in the community.
They are inviting parents of children with special needs, their children and teacher/specialist staff for an evening of relaxation for the adults and fun for the children.
The adult portion of the event will be held at the Lighthouse School and the children portion will be at the adjoining Mary Miller Hall on Friday 29th January beginning at 7.00pm.
Tickets are necessary, but it is a free event. To collect your free tickets and for more information contact the Family Resource Centre on 949-0006 or email [email protected]
Fun-draiser in the Cayman Islands Sun [Sat Jan 30] – SUP Yoga morning !
A fun in the sun fundraiser for CARE. Maybe you are already a Yogi but have you ever thought about SUP Yoga? Or maybe your an SUP expert but never thought about Yoga? We are delighted, with thanks to Yoga expert Rachel Whitfield to be offering a unique fundraising opportunity and fun morning out.
Limited space only 8 boards per session so remember to reserve your board early. Please help us spread the word for this fun morning by downloading the flyer by clicking here and posting on your work noticeboards and sharing with friends
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
British Airways Nassau / Grand Cayman Aircraft Changes from July 2016
By JL From Airline Route
British Airways starting 01JUL16 is increasing capacity on London Heathrow – Nassau – Grand Cayman route, as the airline plans to operate 3-class Boeing 777-200ER aircraft, instead of 767-300ER.
The airline operates this route 4 times a week.
BA253 LHR1030 – 1450NAS1605 – 1640GCM 777 57
BA253 LHR1035 – 1450NAS1605 – 1640GCM 777 1
BA253 LHR1045 – 1505NAS1605 – 1640GCM 777 3
BA252 GCM1830 – 2100NAS2225 – 1200+1LHR 777 57
BA252 GCM1830 – 2100NAS2230 – 1205+1LHR 777 13
For more: http://airlineroute.net/2015/11/23/ba-nasgcm-jul16/
Cayman Islands Meals on Wheels Orange you Glad annual Gala
19th March
“Orange you Glad” will be held this year on the 19th March, 2016 at the Marriott. This Gala includes a sumptuous dinner, a Live and Silent auction, live music. We will be sending out full details in the next few days.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
WED JAN 27 – SAT JAN 30
Road Closure Notice
Please be advised that Cardinal Ave in central George Town will be closed from Wednesday, 27 January at 10PM to Saturday, 30 January at 3AM for the Poinciana Festival. Part of Albert Panton Avenue (between Cardinal Avenue and Scotia Bank parking lot) will also be closed for the festivities.
FRI JAN 29
Children of Special Needs Event
The Department of Counselling Services and the Family Resource Centre are holding a dinner dance for families with children of special needs. They are inviting parents of children with special needs, their children and teacher/specialist staff for an evening of relaxation for the adults and fun for the children. The adult portion of the event will be held at the Lighthouse School and the children portion will be at the adjoining Mary Miller Hall on Friday 29th January beginning at 7.00pm. To collect your free tickets and for more information contact the Family Resource Centre on 949-0006 or email [email protected]
Annual Pension Continuation Certificates
The Public Service Pensions Board would like to remind its pensioners that their Annual Pension Continuation Certificates have been distributed through the mail and are due to be returned to the P-S-P-B no later than January 29th to ensure continuity of benefits. If you have not received your PCCC form please feel free to drop by the PSPB office located on the 1st floor of the Government Administration Building to address this matter. If you are a shut-in or have care or control over a pensioner who is unable to be transported to the PSPB office, please call 945-8175 or 244-7104 for special assistance.
Poinciana Cayman Arts Festival
The Poinciana Cayman Arts Festival is January 29th — 31st.
* On Friday, Carnival Avenue will play host to a number of steel bands, choirs, DJs, artisans and local food fenders starting at 8am. At 8pm, Cayman’s top performers will take the stage, curated by the Cayman Music Collective.
* On Saturday, from 12pm to 6pm you’re invited to Regal Cinemas for screenings of local films, documentaries, music videos and panel discussions. At 7pm, you’re invited to the premiere of local film ‘Self Prescribed.’
* On Sunday, the action moves to the Harquail Theatre at 7pm for the festival’s awards and closing ceremony featuring many live performances
Talent Showcase
The Wellness Committee of the Cayman Islands Government is calling all comedians, actors, musicians, poets, dancers, models or those with other talents to perform in a talent showcase in the GAB Cafeteria at 5pm on Friday (29 Jan). Art is also welcome for display. For more information, email [email protected].
SAT JAN 30
Business Men’s Breakfast
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!
Culture at the Cinema: Behind Beautiful Forevers
Culture at the Cinema features Behind Beautiful Forevers on Saturday (30 Jan) at 7pm at Regal Cinemas.
Drawing at the National Gallery
You’re invited to a drawing course at the National Gallery on Saturday (30 Jan) from 1045am until 1:15pm. For more information, email [email protected].
Ceramics Culture
You’re invited to Ceramics Culture at the National Gallery on Saturday (30 Jan) from 2:45 — 530pm. For more information, email [email protected]
SUN JAN 31
Annual plumbers license fees
Annual plumbers license renewal fees are due before the end of January. For more information, call 949.2837.
Good News Baptist Church 33rd Anniversary Service
Good News Baptist Church at the entrance of Tropical Gardens is having a special 33rd Anniversary Service on Sunday (31 Jan) at 11am. Radio Cayman will be broadcasting the service live.
3rd Annual Brunch Upon a Time: Hatitude
The National Trust presents the 3rd Annual Brunch Upon a Time: Hatitude on Sunday (31 Jan) from 1130am to 3pm at Grand Old House. For more information, call 749.1121
MON FEB 1
NWDA at East End Library
The National Workforce Development Agency will be at the East End Library Branch on Monday (1 Feb) from 10am until 1pm.
January Events at Camana Bay
Let’s not forget, this is the month to get back on the healthy track and we have two exciting fitness challenges happening at Camana Bay.
Here is a quick look at our special events:
Cuisine of the Sun Dinner
Thursday 28 January
7pm
Ortanique
Culture at the Cinema: Behind Beautiful Forevers
Saturday 30 January
7pm
Regal Cinemas
February Events at Camana Bay
All you need is love at Camana Bay in February. Celebrate your love of sports with Legends tennis exhibitions, get inspiration in the areas you’re passionate about with motivational presentations, treat your loved one to a special dinner or watch movies together on a giant outdoor screen under the stars. Kids can also feel the love with a chocolate-themed cooking class or boogie the night away at a special disco.
Here is a quick look at our special events:
Dinner Party Dining Class
Wednesday 3 February
6-8pm
Bon Vivant
Julia Immonen Presentation
Thursday 4 February
11am
Regal Cinemas
Jonathan MacDonald Presentation
Thursday 4 February
1pm
Regal Cinemas
A Conversation with Meghan Markle
Friday 5 February
1pm
Regal Cinemas
Sports Talk with Mansour Bahrami and Andrew Krasny
Friday 5 February
3:30pm
The Arts & Recreation Centre
Legends at Camana Bay
Friday 5 and Saturday 6 February
6pm
The Festival Green
Tai Chi
Sunday 7 February
8:30am
The Crescent
Mid-Term STEM Camp
8, 9, 10 and 12 February
8am-3pm
Starfish Village
Let’s Get Saucy Cooking Class
Tuesday 9 February
6-8pm
Bon Vivant
The Bookends Club
Wednesday 10 February
6:30-7:30pm
Books & Books
Valentine’s Day Moonlight & Movies
Thursday 11 through Saturday 13 February
7pm
Gardenia Court
Valentine’s Kids’ Disco
Friday 12 February
6-8pm
Starfish Village
Me & My Love Duo Cooking Class
Saturday 13 February
12-1pm
Bon Vivant
Culture at the Cinema: Taming of the Shrew
Saturday 13 February
7pm
Regal Cinemas
Cooking at Home with Gina Connolly
Wednesday 17 February
6-8pm
Bon Vivant
Floetry
Wednesday 17 February
6:30-7:30pm
Books & Books
A Walk in Her Shoes
Thursday 18 February
5:30pm
Market Street
The Red Violin Screening
Friday 19 February
6-7pm (meet and greet) and 7:30pm (movie screening)
Cassia Court and Regal Cinemas
Push Across Cayman
Sunday 21 February
6am (start) and 12pm (finish)
Market Street
Cuisine of the Sun Dinner
Thursday 25 February
7pm
Ortanique
Pulse Concert
Friday 26 February
8pm
The Festival Green
Chopped: The Teen Edition
Saturday 27 February
2-3:15pm
Bon Vivant
