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Community Events
NWDA Community Outreach
The National Workforce Development Agency (NWDA), in an effort to provide improved customer service to its clients in their job seeking efforts, will have a representative at the district libraries to provide:
Opportunities to register online with the NWDA.
Opportunities to search the online job portal and self-referring for jobs.
Assistance with preparing resumes.
Assistance with preparing for an interview
Career Exploration: Interest Profiler
Dates, Hours and Locations:
North Side Library Branch: Monday12th, Oct..-10:00am-1:00pm
*Customer Service Workshop offered
West Bay Library Branch: Wednesday 14th Oct.– 10:00am-1:00pm
*Communication Skills Workshop offered
For more information please call 945-3114
Apostle 13 & the Disciple of Demons
Play with music & dance
FOUR performances only
Opens Thu Oct 22- Sat Oct 24 7:30pm & Sun Oct 25 3:00pm
St George’s Anglican Church Hall
Tickets $15 (A) $5 (C) [Discounts for groups 10 or more]
Tel: 949 5583 or 916 4594 or at the door
SAT OCT 10
8th Annual CISPA Gala “Back to the Future-Celebrating 45 years of excellence”
Date: 10/10/2015
Time: 6:30 PM
Ritz Carlton Seven Mile Beach
Phone: 749 3360
Register
Event Description: The 8th Annual CISPA Gala “Back to the Future-Celebrating 45 years of excellence” is a time to celebrate Caymanians who recently attained their professional accounting designations as well as a chance to celebrate the past and look to the future
Directions: The Ritz Carlton, Grand Cayman
SAT & SUN OCT 11 & 12
ELITE
SUN OCT 11
Brenda Tibbetts Lund Memorial 10K Walk/Run
The Lions Club of Tropical Gardens’ Brenda Tibbetts Lund Memorial 10K Walk/Run is on Sunday (11 Oct) on Crighton Drive near Holiday Inn Resort at 6am.
2015/2016 Charity Shields
TUE OCT 13
Cimpa 3rd Annual Marketing Conference
25th Annual Culinary Awards of Excellent Competition & Trade Show
THU OCT 15
Caribbean Statistics Day
On the 15th October 2015 the Caricom Community (CARICOM) marks the seventh observance of the Caribbean Statistics Day.
FRI OCT 16
NGCI tIDal shift
Mark your Calendar!
You’re invited to a special Young Patrons’ Circle late night event in conjunction with NGCI’s newest exhibition…
Friday, 16 October 2015, 5pm – 10pm
Join us at the National Gallery of the Cayman Islands for a late night of entertainment, live music, performance art, canapes, and fun! More details to follow – SAVE THE DATE and forward this to your friends.
THU OCT 22
Triple C School Music Department will be having a POP Concert featuring Erica Assai and Yung
Fusion. The public is invited to attend. The event will be taking place:
When: Thursday, October 22, 2015
Where: Triple C School Multi-Purpose Hall
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Refreshments will be on sale.
For more information please contact the school office at 949-6022.
THU OCT 22 – SUN OCT 25
Apostle 13 & the Disciple of Demons
Play with music & dance
FOUR performances only
Opens Thu Oct 22- Sat Oct 24 7:30pm & Sun Oct 25 3:00pm
St George’s Anglican Church Hall
Tickets $15 (A) $5 (C) [Discounts for groups 10 or more]
Tel: 949 5583 or 916 4594 or at the door
FRI OCT 23
Dan Marino – Leadership in SPORTS
T H R I V E by Gamut Global Events
Friday, October 23, 2015 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM (EST)
Seven Mile Beach, Grand Cayman. To attend – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dan-marino-leadership-in-sports-tickets-18941278875?ref=enivtefor001&invite=ODUzMTUzOS93aWxjb2JiQGdtYWlsLmNvbS8w&utm_source=eb_email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=inviteformalv2&ref=enivtefor001&utm_term=attend
SAT OCT 24
NCVO Radio/Telethon
From 7pm – 12 mid
Entertainment & Pledges
MON OCT 26
Please join the Cayman Jewish Community for the following programme
Mark Halawa: From Kuwait to Jerusalem
Oct 26 – 30 Half -term Football Camp
THU OCT 29
UCCI 2015 Commencement Ceremony
Celebrate an important milestone in our students’ academic journeys
Join the UCCI community as we recognize the achievements and share in the triumphs of the University College of the Cayman Islands’ Graduating Class of 2015.
Annual Meals on Wheels Dress Down Day
SAVE THE DATE
Dress Down Day Friday, 20th November, 2015
Help feed our Seniors we believe no-one in Cayman should go hungry.
Individuals can help by purchasing an orange ribbon for $5.00 or a tee shirt for $15.00 and wearing them on Dress Down Day, we are encouraging companies to match employee donations.
For more information or to sign up to participate please feel free to contact us via email at [email protected] or via telephone at 949-3905.
Public Consultation for Marine Parks
For more information of the proposed Enhanced Marine Parks System, visit http://www.doe.ky/marine/marine-parks-review/.
To submit an opinion about the proposals, email [email protected]
General queries can be directed to [email protected]
The deadline for submissions is Friday, 4 December.
AIMA – CAYMAN ISLANDS CHAPTER MEETING
Ron S. Geffner, Partner and Head of the Financial Services Practice will speak at the AIMA Cayman Chapter Meeting on US Regulatory Developments and the outlook for the US and Cayman investment funds industry on November 24th at 12:00 noon.
Speaker: Ron S. Geffner
Start Date: 11/24/2009
End Date: 11/24/2009
Location: The Wharf Restaurant, Cayman Islands
Associated: Ron S. Geffner
Please join the Cayman Jewish Community for the following programmes:
Mark Halawa: From Kuwait to Jerusalem
Wednesday, December 9th
4:00 pm Pardes Rock Chanukah Concert
Wednesday, January 6th 2016
Jerusalem Uncovered: Rabbi Avraham Stolik
REDUCE RISK. ADD BUSINESS VALUE
Transforming your Risk Management Preparedness and Response Strategy into a Competitive Advantage.
ALM’s cyberSecure is a two-day event designed to unite business leaders and the entire risk management team. Keynote presentations, tracked sessions and hands-on workshops will provide attendees with powerful insights and essential connections necessary to implement a preparedness and response strategy that changes the conversation from financial risk to competitive advantage.
The event will kick off at 9:00 am on December 15 with an opening keynote presentation that will show you how to proactively monitor for, assess, and counter information security threats without going dark yourself. This opening keynote will prime you for the event by leading you through the landscape on:
How to safely pursue an offensive strategy
Examples from the health care and financial services industries
The latest ISP (Information Security Program) approaches and compliance initiatives
Upgrading of IT Systems and New Continuous Monitoring platforms in IT
Keynote Speakers:
Mauricio Paez Partner Jones Day
Bill Sieglein Founder CISO Executive Network
Visit the website to view the complete agenda. Take advantage of our early registration rates – Register by September 30 and save up to $400.
ROWING FOR CANCER
Starting November 14, 2015
Craig Noble Attempting to Break Rowing Record to Raise funds for CICS
Cayman Charity Row – Spectators Welcome!
Date: 14th November 2015
Time: 0700hrs
Event: Cayman Charity Row – British Concept 2 Rowing machine 100,000 metres age group record attempt, currently 7 hours 11 minutes.
Location: Anytime fitness gym, Camana Bay
Open to all public who want to view and offer support
Visit the Cayman Charity Row webpage for more information: www.caymancharityrow.splashthat.com
Craig has set a Noble goal of raising $50,000 for the Cayman Islands Cancer Society as well as another $50,000 for the Children’s Tumor Foundation so please DONATE NOW at: http://www.active.com/donate/cancersociety
Cayman Islands Subway’s FOOD DRIVE to help Meals on Wheels
Now through Dec 6, 2015
Help us feed those in need this Thanksgiving.
Bring in any canned goods or non-perishable items to any Subway location before December 6th.
All proceeds to benefit Feed our Future, Meals on Wheels and a few other organizations dedicated to providing nourishment to the less fortunate.
Older Persons’ Month Starts with a Bash
Seniors in the Cayman Islands are invited to a number of events throughout October that celebrate older persons.
On Grand Cayman these include;
- The Older Persons’ Month Launch, which is set for Thursday, 1st October, 10.00 am to 1.00 pm at the Family Life Center off Walkers Road.
- On Thursday, 15th October, from 5.00-8.00 pm, seniors will be special guests at the opening of a National Museum exhibition, entitled “60+ and Shining”.
- Eastern District Day takes place at the Bodden Town Civic Centre on Tuesday, 20th Oct 2015, 5.30pm-8.30pm.
- The Circle of Love Prayer Tea is scheduled for Saturday, 24th October, 2.00 pm to 5pm, venue to be confirmed.
- The Seniors’ Bash takes place at the Westin Casuarina Resort on Thursday, 29th October, 6:30 to 10.00 pm.
- To wrap up the month Cayman National Cultural Foundation has invited seniors to a special performance on Friday, 30th October, 8.00pm at the Harquail Theatre. Limited spaces available. For more information contact 949-0290.
Meanwhile on Cayman Brac and Little Cayman,
- A Seniors’ Island Tour takes place on Tuesday, October 13th and Tuesday, October 27th, 8:30am to 2.00pm
- The Cayman Brac Seniors’ Social will be at the Aston Rutty Civic Center on Wednesday, 28th October 10.00am-2.00pm.
- On Little Cayman a church service and luncheon takes place on Sunday, 25th October at the Little Cayman Baptist Church at 11.00 am.
Cayman Islands regulator orders forensic audit of unlicensed investment firm
By Kenneth Rijock From Caribbean News Now
GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands — The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) has reportedly ordered unlicensed investment firm B & C Capital Limited to undergo a forensic audit of the company’s books. The audit must be conducted by a qualified individual or entity, who must be a disinterested thirty party.
Cayman Islands Hospice Care has a clinical volunteer programme
Our clinical volunteers are trained to provide assistance and support in many ways, from companionship to transportation and running errands. Their roles are guided by a patient’s needs. They are recruited, screened/ trained and are obligated to maintain privacy/ confidentiality and to respect patients/ family members choices.
Care is taken to match patients with volunteers who have similar interest, or speak the same language, have similar personalities live nearby or are otherwise deemed a good fit.
Upcoming Events
October 9, 2015
Voices for Hospice
October 29, 2015
Cayman Islands Healthcare Conference
For more: http://www.caymanhospicecare.ky/services/clinical-volunteer-program/
Cayman Islands MLA and Councillor considering medical marijuana motion
Cayman Islands MLA for Bodden Town and government councilor has announced on his Facebook page he is considering moving a motion in the Legislative Assembly to allow the use of medical marijuana in the Cayman Islands and has asked for opinions.
According to the Cayman Reporter after they contacted him he said “he was merely doing research and assured that no definitive position was made on this issue by the Progressives-led government”.
Caribbean Airlines announcement to withdraw Boeing 767 fleet from its operations – discontinues service to London
Caribbean Airlines having conducted a detailed review of its network, consistent with the current competitive environment, has taken the difficult decision to withdraw the Boeing 767 fleet from its operations.
As a consequence of this change, Caribbean Airlines will discontinue service to London Gatwick, effective January 10, 2016. This has not been an easy decision, since the airline’s customers have loyally supported the London service especially in the peak periods. Unfortunately, the costs associated with maintaining the Boeing 767 aircraft operation, has led Caribbean Airlines to the decision of simplifying its fleet and focusing its limited resources to build connectivity in the North American and Caribbean markets.
Caribbean Airlines will assist its valued customers with finding alternative travel arrangements to/from London, having communicated its plans to the other airlines serving this route.
A dedicated unit at Caribbean Airlines call centers will assist affected customers with their travel needs.
Ticketed customers where both the departure and return between POS and LGW is after January 10, 2016 have the following options:
1- Full refund
2- Re-allocation to other services where possible
3- If you wish to look at other options please contact Caribbean Airlines Call Centers at the numbers listed below
Ticketed customers who will have commenced travel before January 10th, 2016 to POS or LGW have the following options:
1- Full refund
2- Refund for your return portion only
3- If you wish to look at other options please contact Caribbean Airlines Call Centers at the numbers listed below
Customers who may have further questions can contact Caribbean Airlines call centers for specific information.
USA, Canada & St. Maarten
+ 1 800 920 422
Caribbean & Guyana
+ 1 800 744 2225
Trinidad & Tobago and Suriname
+ 1 868 625 7200
Caracas
+ 58 212 335 7405
United Kingdom
+ 44 870 774 7336 or + 44 845 362 4225
All other locations
+ 1 800 523 5585
Travel agencies with additional questions may also contact the airline’s call centers for more information.
ARRANGEMENTS FOR FREQUENT FLYERS:
7th Heaven Reward Customers (Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 4.30 p.m.) may contact:
Caribbean, Canada & USA Jamaica
+1 800 523 5585 +1 888 359 2475
Caribbean Airlines Miles Members (Monday – Friday & Public Holidays, 7.00a.m – 7.00p.m and Saturday & Sunday 8.00a.m – 6.00p.m.) may contact:
USA, Canada & St Maarten USA and Canada Caribbean & Guyana
+1800 920 4225 +1 855 336 4537 + 1 800 744 2225
Trinidad & Tobago and Suriname Caracas UK/Europe
+ 1 868 625 5540 + 58 212 335 7405 + 44 845 362 4225
The airline apologizes for any inconvenience caused by this change and will continue to work with customers to facilitate their travel needs. Caribbean Airlines looks forward to serving its valued customers to/from London until January 10, 2016 and throughout its broader network to its nineteen destinations.
New cruise port opens in the Caribbean
By Ben Souza From CruiseFever
There is good news for cruisers who are looking for a new port to visit in the Caribbean. Amber Cove, a cruise port developed by Carnival Corporation, opened today when Carnival Victory made the first cruise ship visit to the port. The port is in the area where portions of the original Jurassic Park movie was filmed.(PRNewsFoto/Carnival Cruise Line)Carnival Corporation’s newly developed cruise port, Amber Cove, located on the northern coast of the Dominican Republic, welcomed its first ship this morning. Carnival Victory, from the company’s Carnival Cruise Line brand, pulled into Amber Cove with nearly 3,000 guests. Located on the northern coast of the Dominican, the Amber Cove port serves as a gateway to the Puerto Plata region, known for its history, diverse beauty and beaches.
Carnival Cruise Line Amber CoveAs the newest destination in the Caribbean, the world’s most popular region for cruise vacations, the port’s opening marks the return of regular cruise ship visits to Puerto Plata for the first time in nearly 30 years. Overall, eight of Carnival Corporation’s 10 global brands will make calls to Amber Cove in coming months. The official opening of the Amber Cove port will be held on Nov. 2 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Carnival Corporation brands that are scheduled to visit Amber Cove are Carnival Cruise Line, Cunard, AIDA, Costa Cruises, P&O Cruises, and Holland America Line.
Source: Carnival Cruise Line/PR Newswire
For more: http://cruisefever.net/1006-new-cruise-port-opens-in-the-caribbean/#sthash.TaQZIEIT.dpuf
EU launches public consultation on ties with African, Caribbean, Pacific nations
From The Shanghai Daily
BRUSSELS, Oct. 6 (Xinhua) — The European Union (EU) here on Tuesday launched a 12-week public consultation on the future of its partnership with African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries after 2020, when the current EU-ACP agreement will expire.
Different stakeholders will be consulted on more than 40 questions confronting issues about peace and security, tackling terrorism and organized crime, sustainable and inclusive growth, migration, and political cooperation.
EU foreign affairs representative Federica Mogherini said the relationship had moved beyond development cooperation and trade over the last two decades, signalling it was time to assess the EU-ACP cooperation to identify new ways for the partnership to evolve.
European Commissioner for International Cooperation and Development Neven Mimica added that by launching the public consultation, the EU side was opening a debate to see which issues a future partnership could focus on and how this could be turned into an effective vehicle to promote the common interest.
The consultation will be a major component of the analysis the European Commission will carry out in 2016.
The current EU-ACP Cotonou Agreement is the most comprehensive partnership agreement that the EU has to govern the relationship between the EU and the over 70 developing countries in Africa, Caribbean and Pacific.
The Cotonou Agreement includes a political dimension, an economic cooperation and trade dimension, as well as development cooperation which is, in turn, linked to the financial instrument the European Development Fund.
For more: http://www.shanghaidaily.com/article/article_xinhua.aspx?id=304241
Caribbean GCF stakeholders gather in Belize for first regional workshop
From Green Climate Fund
SONGDO, 6 October 2015 – The Green Climate Fund’s latest readiness workshop is under way in Belize, providing the Fund’s stakeholders in the Caribbean region with first-hand support and guidance on working with GCF.
The three-day workshop being held in Belize City from 6 to 8 October will help increase understanding of GCF processes among the National Designated Authorities (NDAs) and focal points in the Caribbean, and create a platform for the exchange of best practices between stakeholder groups.
An additional and key activity of the workshop is a focus on developing readiness requests that will enable countries to apply for financial support from the Fund. As part of the Fund’s Readiness and Preparatory Support Programme, an initial USD 15 million has been allocated to support countries in such efforts. To date, USD 4.6 million has been approved to serve 17 countries, including two from the Caribbean: Antigua and Barbuda and the Dominican Republic.
In an opening video address to the 52 workshop participants, GCF’s Executive Director Ms. Héla Cheikhrouhou highlighted the particular challenges faced by Caribbean small island developing states (SIDS)—from extreme weather events, such as Hurricane Joaquin, to land degradation—that threaten to set back development gains.
The Fund, she noted, is “an important partner poised to provide sustainable financing to support your efforts to tackle climate change,” citing that at least 50 per cent of adaption funds will go to vulnerable countries, including SIDS among others—a commitment stipulated in the Fund’s resource allocation framework.
As host of the workshop, the government of Belize used its intervention at the recent United Nations General Assembly to underscore the urgency of climate action. “Our world community must be prepared to deploy whatever resources that may be required, without counting the cost,” said Belize’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Mr. Wilfred Elrington in New York.
To date, eight Caribbean SIDS have submitted their intended national climate action plans ahead of the UN Climate Change Summit, indicating their commitment to climate action.
The next GCF regional workshop is scheduled to take place early next year and will target NDAs and focal points in South America. Following the conclusion of that workshop, the Fund will have organized six readiness workshops since 2015, covering Africa and the Middle East, Asia, the Caribbean, Central and South America, and the Pacific.
SOURCE: http://news.gcfund.org/caribbean-gcf-stakeholders-gather-in-belize-for-first-regional-workshop/
