Two patients sue Cayman Islands private hospital

LOOP NEWS are reporting a woman is suing the Chrissie Tomlinson Memorial Hospital for negligence after being transported to the George Town Hospital for alternative medical care.

Michelle Campbell Myles McField named the hospital and two doctors in her claim, where she is suing for damages sustained, loss, as well as pain and suffering.

According to writ of sermons filed under cause G0042 of 2016, McField through her lawyers Dennis E Brady, alleges that on November 4, 2014 the two doctors were negligent.

In another writ filed under cause G0041 Albert Rankin is suing the same hospital and a doctor for negligence.

The doctor is accused of negligently performing an operation on the plaintiff’s knee and leaving a metal screw embedded in the area on August 6, 2014.

According to the writ, the patient went through painful experience and had to undergo another surgery on the same knee.

To read the whole story go to: http://www.loopcayman.com/content/two-patients-sue-chrissie-tomlinson-hospital

St. Patrick’s Day and Irish in the Caribbean

What are the only two countries where St. Patrick Day is a national holiday?

The answer is Ireland and Montserrat. In fact, on Montserrat, known as “the Emerald Isle of the Caribbean,” the St. Patrick activities are spread over an entire week.

Two more days in the Brac for NWDA

Representatives from the National Workforce Development Agency (NWDA) are available to meet employers and job seekers on Cayman Brac through the end of the week. Staff will assist with online registration, resume preparation and other job search activities from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday 17th March and from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Friday 18th March. Workshops on time management and employer expectations are set for 9 a.m.-noon and 2-5 p.m. on Thursday. On Friday the NWDA and the National Scholarships Programme will attend the career fair at E. Layman Scott Sr High School. Appointments can be made by calling 945-3114 or 926-2713. Walk-ins are welcome.

Cayman Islands: NGCI Hosts EN MAS’ Lecture

The National Gallery of the Cayman Islands is hosting its “History of Carnival” special lecture on Thursday, 24 March 2016. The lecture is in conjunction with the NGCI’s current exhibition EN MAS’: Carnival and Performance Art of the Caribbean.

Interested persons will learn about the fascinating and complex history of Caribbean Carnival with the Artistic Director of the Cayman National Cultural Foundation, Henry Muttoo.

The 90 minute lecture is free and open to the public, beginning at 6:00pm.

For event details, email [email protected] or call (345) 945 8111.

NEWS–Holy Week in Cayman Islands

Everyone is invited to a Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving, to be held on the grounds of the old Glass House on Tuesday 22nd March starting at mid-day and ending at 12.50pm. (sponsored by the Cayman Ministers Association).

NEWS:

EASTER SUNRISE SERVICES will take place on Sunday 27th March at 6am—on Public Beaches in 3 locations:

i) At the COE_WOOD Beach in Bodden Town.

ii) At the Seven Mile Public Beach;

iii)  And at the Red Bay Dock on South Sound Road.

Everyone is invited to come and worship. This is sponsored by the Cayman Ministers Association.

Holy Week and Easter with St. Alban’s Anglican Church 

CNCF: Read with us at CULTURE JAM

Plays & Poetry in Motion! Culture Jam returns to the Harquail Studio Theatre. Come read or just enjoy!

CULTURE JAM on March 17th celebrates UNESCO’s World Poetry Day, which will be held on March 21st.

‘3rd Thursdays’ is on until August 2016!

When we’re not doing Culture Jam, we’ll screen films on 3rd Thursdays as part of Lights, Camera, Action. It’s all part of our 30th anniversary celebrations of the Harquail Theatre!

CLICK HERE for full calendar: http://www.artscayman.org/calendar

Off The Beaten Track Photos

If you want to purchase any of the beautiful photographs from the Off The beaten Track event  please use the link below with the voucher code OFFBT to get 50% off digital copies of the photos.

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http://picturethisstudios.pixieset.com/offthebeatentrack/

Children’s Film Competition Registration Extended

The Cayman National Cultural Foundation (CNCF) has extended its registration deadline for students wishing to enter their short films in the Young Image Makers (YIM) competition.

Budding filmmakers can now submit their entries now through Wednesday, 13th April, 2016.

The Foundation is allowing students more time over the Easter holidays to work on their films.

Interested persons can submit films to CNCF offices behind Harquail Theatre by 5.00 p.m. Registration forms can be downloaded at www.artscayman.org/young-image-makers , for more details, email [email protected]

Cayman Islands Humane Society Book Loft March Monthly Sale

50% Sale on all books

Self Help

Spiritual

Parenting

Biographies

Sport’s

+

Buy 1 CD Get 1 FREE

Tel: 946-8053

Location – next to ALT’s on North Sound Road

CNCF: Cayfest 2016 | THANK YOU!!!

A GREAT BIG THANK YOU!

We can’t thank you enough for your contribution to Cayfest 2016 including the 22nd Annual National Arts & Culture Awards, Dress For Culture Day, the Cayman Islands Folk Singers Concert

Home & Away and Red Sky at Night festival. What a success!

We couldn’t have done it without you and we are truly thankful.

Survey Says… 

How did we do?  We’re looking for feedback so that we can make 2017 Red Sky at Night 2017 even better! Please take 2 minutes to fill out our survey: CLICK HERE.  Thank you!

Keep an eye out… 

STUNNING festival images will be posted on our Facebook page over the next week.  We would like to thank all of our volunteer photographers for capturing such beautiful moments! Click here to visit our page.

And don’t forget…

Dress For Culture Day continues with our online competition! Open now until 5pm on Friday, March 18. Visit our Facebook page and LIKE your favourite photo! The photo with the MOST LIKES win!

– The CNCF Team

Cayman Islands Internship with Prosperity Capital Management

Studying finance or accounting at a local college or university? Prosperity Capital is offering another finance internship. Application deadline is now Friday, 18th March 2016. Email [email protected] for application form or call 945-3114.

What’s Happening at UCCI?

March 19, 2016 10:00am – 3:00 pm

Sir Vassel Johnson Hall

Joining a great line-up of speakers tackling a plethora of topics at TEDxUCCI: FutureVision, the UCCI Performing Arts students under the guidance of Dr. MoniKa Lawrence, developed an original composition reflecting their views on an issue impacting their present as well as their future. A sneak peek of their presentation was featured on Cayman 27’s Daybreak recently.

Throughout the event, all attendees will be able to sample culinary treats prepared by our UCCI hospitality students.

$10 – Students and $25 – Non-Students.

Registration deadline: March 11.

Don’t miss out. Register now at: http://tedxucci.ky/attendees/index.shtml

Minister Marion Hall heads to Grand Cayman

High profile dancehall artiste turned gospel minister, Marion Hall, formerly known as Lady Saw is heading to Cayman.

Hall is scheduled to perform at Concert at the Lion Center in Grand Cayman on June 5.

“I will be there in the name of Jesus,” said Hall on Instagram as she shared a promotional flyer for the event.

Hall is also expected to make her gospel debut overseas from March 25-27.

SOURCE: http://www.loopjamaica.com/content/minister-marion-hall-heads-grand-cayman

Cayman Islands is honouring Women’s Month MARCH 2016

Take our Daughters and Sons to Work Day

In an effort to organise activities that embody this year’s Honouring Women’s Month theme, “Step it Up for Gender Equality” the Family Resource Centre (FRC) is encouraging employers from various fields and all levels of employees to participate in Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day throughout the month of March.

The main purpose of this event is to educate the youth on various career options and to empower them to pursue careers without the boundaries of traditional gender stereotypes.

Additionally, the FRC will be encouraging feedback from employees and their children and promoting the impact of their experiences through its social media pages www.facebook.com/FamilyResourceCentre or on the centre’s Twitter handle @CaymanFRC

For more information contact the Family Resource Centre on [email protected] or 949-0006.

Honouring Women’s Month Self Care Session

The public is invited to join the Family Resource Centre for an evening of learning about Self Care.

The free session, supported by the Rotary Club Central, is a part of March’s Honouring Women’s Month activities.

The Self Care Session will be held on Wednesday 16, March 2016, at the Family Resource Centre located at the Compass Centre, George Town beginning at 6:00 p.m.

To register, contact the Family Resource Centre on [email protected] , on http://www.facebook.com/FamilyResourceCentre or call 949-0006.

Hours extended for free HIV testing in Cayman Islands

The Public Health Department wishes to advise the public of extended hours for free HIV screenings offered at the Cayman Islands Red Cross on Huldah Avenue, George Town.

The free testing is now available from 9.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. every Tuesday.

For more information about Free HIV Testing, contact HIV/AIDS Coordinator, Laura Elniski at 244-2507 or l[email protected] or CI Red Cross Programmes Manager, Carolina Ferreira at 916-1742 or [email protected]

Express Processing Available for Business Licensing Applications

Business owners are reminded that they can obtain express processing for their trade and business licensing applications.

To receive licences within five business days, persons can pay $400 for grants and $100 for renewals, in addition to other required application fees. Along with complete applications, all fees are to be submitted to the Business Licensing Counter, located on the first floor in the Government Administration Building, between 9am and 4pm, Mondays to Fridays.

For more information on trade and business licensing, please call the Department of Commerce and Investment on 945-0943 or email [email protected]

Art through Cancer- Cancer through Art

Thu April 7 – May 12

National Training Programme – Passport2Success

The Passport2Success Programme is currently seeking applicants for its 20th cohort which will begin on April 25th 2016. This cohort is geared to young Caymanians between the ages of 17 and 23. Application deadline is 1st April 2016. Email [email protected] or call 945-3114 for more information. Visit www.passport2Success.ky to apply.

Internship with Prosperity Capital Management

This internship is being offered by Prosperity Capital Management Ltd, as part of the National Internship Programme. The role offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and experience of accounting as well as some specifics of the funds industry. Various practical training sessions will be offered combined with the daily hands-on experience. The internship opportunity is available for those studying finance or accounting at a local college/university. Email [email protected] or call 945-3114 for application forms. Deadline is April 24th 2016.

Cayman Islands Meals on Wheels Orange You Glad Gala NOW SAT APRIL 9

Click image for details:

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/

COMMUNITY EVENTS

FRI MAR 18

7th annual St. Ignatius Scramble

Date: March 18 2016 Time: 1:00 PM To 6:00 PM

North Sound Golf Club Phone: 949-6797

Register Event : 7th annual St. Ignatius Scramble. Room for 96 players in teams of 4. Directions: North Sound Golf Club.

2016 Festival of Easter Glory

Catch the 2016 Festival of Easter Glory on Friday (18 Mar) at 7pm in the First Baptist Church Sanctuary.

Prosperity Capital Management Internship

Studying finance or accounting at a local college or university? Prosperity Capital is offering another finance internship. Application deadline is now Friday (18 Mar.)  Email [email protected] for application form or call 945-3114

Mother’s Union Fish Fry

St George’s Anglican Church Parking Lot Courts Road (behind Cox Lumber), Eastern Avenue, George Town

From 12 NOON to 6PM

RCIPS Welfare Breakfast Fundraiser

The RCIPS Welfare Breakfast Fundraiser is Friday (18 Mar) from 6am through 12pm.

SAT MAR 19

Culture at the Cinema Jane Eyre

Culture at the Cinema will present Jane Eyre on Saturday (19 Mar) at 7pm in Regal Cinemas.

CAF Fish Fry Fundraiser

The Cayman AIDS Foundation is hosting a Fish Fry Fundraiser on Saturday (19 Mar) at the Cricket Oval from 9am until 4pm.

TEDxUCCI: FutureVision

Great talks. Interesting conversations.

March 19, 2016

Next month, on March 19th, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., TEDxUCCI 2016 will showcase live speakers who will be addressing a range of topics important to the future of the Cayman Islands. The theme for this event is “FutureVision” and the range of topics spans conservation, new energy sources, the ocean’s potential, improved health, technical literacy, economic and social sustainability, creativity, and how to deal with today’s increasingly complex world. A musical performance will be offered by the UCCI theatre arts students and food will be prepared by UCCI hospitality students.

$10 – Students and $25 – Non-Students.

Registration deadline: February 29

Register now!

Recently…

Our students have been getting kudos from the community. The TG Omega Leo Club hosted a Valentines-themed photo booth to raise funds for various charitable initiatives and were featured in the Compass.

The SHS students under Ms. Tanique Dunbar and Mr. Wayne Jackson’s mentorship emerged as champions in the National Youth Cook-Off at the Cayman Agricultural Show.

Diabetic Foot Screening POSTPONED

The Lions Club of Tropical Gardens’ Diabetic Foot Screening on Saturday (19 Mar) has been postponed

Newlands Seventh Day Adventist Church guest appreciation day

The Newlands Seventh Day Adventist Church is hosting a guest appreciation day on Saturday (19 Mar) with Sabbath school at 930am and divine service at 11am.

Bodden Town Library Day of Easter

Bodden Town Library presents a Day of Easter on Saturday (19 Mar) from 11am until 1230pm with story time, musical chairs, snacks and an opportunity to snuggle with a rabbit. The event is for children between the ages of 1 and 8.

Heart Smart Health Fair

The Cayman Heart Fund presents the 9th Annual Heart Smart Health Fair on Saturday (19 Mar) at the ARC in Camana Bay from 8am until 2pm.

War Room Screening
19 March , 2016

In a fundraiser programme to raise money for students to attend a youth Camp in Mendon – Ohio, the movie “WAR ROOM” will be shown at Wesleyan Christian Academy Cafeteria in West Bay on Saturday (19 Mar) at 6:00 p.m. Contribution is $5.00. If you attended Youth Camp between 1996 and 2015 at AYC, Roxbury or Mendon – Ohio, we would like to have a short meeting with you after the movie, to discuss the 20th Anniversary Magazine. Call 939-7826 or 925-9416 for more information.

SUN MAR 20

Captain Marvin Memorial Splash and Dash

The Captain Marvin Memorial Splash and Dash is Sunday (20 Mar). For more information, log on to caymanactive.com.

Palm Sunday Service Boatswain Bay Presbyterian Church

You’re invited to Palm Sunday Service at Boatswain Bay Presbyterian Church.

Palm Sunday Service St George’s Anglican Church

Blessing of Palms and Holy Communion  St George’s Anglican Church 7am & 9am

Courts Road, Eastern Av. GT – Procession 8:30am

2016 Festival of Easter Glory

Catch the 2016 Festival of Easter Glory on Sunday (20 Mar) at 7pm in the First Baptist Church Sanctuary.

Procession of Palms and Holy Communion

St. Alban’s Church is hosting Procession of Palms and Holy Communion on Sunday (20 Mar) at 930am

Easter PresentationThe First Assembly of God’s Adult Choir will be having their Easter Presentation on Sunday (20 Mar) at 6pm.

All Nations United Pentecostal Church

The All Nations United Pentecostal Church is featuring a guest speaker on Sunday (20 Mar) at 11am and 7pm.

MON MAR 21

Holy Week Holy Communion

As part of Holy Week, St. Alban’s Church is hosting Holy Communion on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (21 — 23 Mar) at 5pm.

Careers Fair at Cayman Academy

All interested students and other members of the public are invited to a Careers Fair at Cayman Academy on Monday (21 Mar.) Representatives of Northern Caribbean University and of professions and businesses in Cayman will be available to advise on options. The Cayman Chapter of the NCU Alumni Association will also be available for discussion on a scholarship being offered for study at NCU this year. The fair will be open from 11:30 am to 6 pm at Cayman Academy.

Holy Week Reflections

St George’s Anglican Church 6PM Mon, Tue, Wed

Courts Road, Eastern Av. GT

TUE MAR 22

Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving

Everyone is invited to a Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving, to be held on the grounds of the old Glass House on Tuesday 22nd March starting at mid-day and ending at 12.50pm. (sponsored by the Cayman Ministers Association).

WED MAR 23

Bodden Town Primary P-T-A Fish Fry fundraiserThe Bodden Town Primary P-T-A Fish Fry fundraiser on Thursday (24 Mar) from 11am until 2pm

Cardinal Avenue Street Fair

The Cardinal Avenue Street Fair is Thursday (24 Mar) from 9am until 4pm.

Maundy Thursday Washing of the Feet & Mass

St George’s Anglican Church  Courts Road, Eastern Av. GT 6:00pm

GOOD FRI MAR 25

March Events at Camana Bay

This is the month to test your cooking skills with a variety of interactive classes, from making homemade pasta from scratch and tackling the art of seafood cuisine to little chefs learning to take charge in the kitchen. In celebration of Easter, the annual Chalkfest competition returns this year at an earlier date with special Easter treats. But not to fear, there is a wide range of fitness activities to help you shed those chocolate egg pounds with Lions’ Spring Fitness Jamboree, a 5K Dog Jog for C.A.R.E. and a free Tai Chi class.

Here is a quick look at our special events:

Authentic Italian Cooking Class

Thursday 3 March

6-8pm

Bon Vivant

Budding Chef Cooking Class: Breakfast Champions

Saturday 5 March

12-1pm

Bon Vivant

Lions Spring Fitness Jamboree

Sunday 6 March

7-11am

Arts & Recreation Centre

Tai Chi

Sunday 6 March

8:30am

The Crescent

The Bookends Club

Wednesday 9 March

6:30-7:30pm

Books & Books

Mom & Me Cooking Class

Saturday 12 March

12-1pm

Bon Vivant

C.A.R.E. K9 5K Fun Run and Dog Jog

Sunday 13 March

7am

Nexus Way

Coastal Cuisine Cooking Class

Tuesday 15 March

6-8pm

Bon Vivant

Floetry

Wednesday 16 March

6:30-7:30pm

Books & Books

Culture at the Cinema: Jane Eyre

Saturday 19 March

7pm

Regal Cinemas

Chalkfest

Saturday 26 March

10am-1pm

Market Street

Indian Infusions Cooking Class

Wednesday 30 March

6-8pm

Bon Vivant

Cuisine of the Sun Dinner

Thursday 31 March

7pm

Ortanique