Thirty seven years ago I arrived on these shores and that very first day I met Christopher (Chris) Johnson. A week ago I was at a birthday party to celebrate Chis’ 75th birthday and his 50th year in Cayman. I met Chris with other fine company, but sadly no longer with us, Norman Avis and […]
The Cayman Islands: A relaxing haven for you (not just your money)
August 13, 2018 by Leave a Comment
By Emma Cullinan From The Irish Times Chasing sharks, cuddling stingray, riding bareback in the warm sea, the Caribbean islands offer an exhilarating escape I see a shark ahead of me in the water and swim towards it. And that is something I never thought I’d write. Mike, our snorkelling guide, had warned us that […]
Cayman Islands: CCUK Student member receives voucher for Grand Old House
August 13, 2018 by Leave a Comment
This weekend Enrique McCoy, Caymanian student studying Business Management and Marketing at the University of Birmingham, received a generous dinner voucher from Grand Old House. The voucher was a prize from a competition draw offered to all new registrations of Cayman Connection UK (CCUK) at a recent CCUK Reception and workshop in Cayman. Enrique commented: […]
Cayman Islands: Discover art like you’ve not seen art before!
May 3, 2017 by Leave a Comment
From Merle We all know, Happiness is home-made! This Discovery Day weekend May 12 -15; discover art like you’ve not seen art before! NOTE: The following is an INVITATION. However, you MUST RSVP or TEL before coming. Show & tell, show & sell. Threadpainting in the Garage! When my nephew Kial was about two […]
Cracking the RaceCation Code: The Intertrust Cayman Islands Marathon
February 26, 2017 by 1 Comment
From The Active Times This article was originally posted on Swim Bike Mom. In the last decade, I can count (on one hand) the number of times I have been on a real vacation—a true, sit-in-the-sand, read-your-cares-away, eat until someone needs to rub your belly—vacation. There’s been a weekend away here and there for a […]
iNews Briefs & Community Events
May 4, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Thieves steal from Cayman Islands church including car RCIPS Request Public Assistance to Locate Vehicle Stolen From Agape Church during Burglary Officers responded to a report of a burglary on Saturday morning, 30 April, at about 5AM to the Agape Church on Fairbanks Road. The side of the church office had been entered through a […]
iNews Briefs & Community Events
May 3, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Cayman Islands: Child Month Games Night The Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is inviting families for an evening of board games at the Book Nook in Galleria Plaza, West Bay Road and at the Aston Rutty Civic Centre in Cayman Brac. The game night is an annual event on the Child Month […]
Cayman Islands NT to hold 3rd annual “Hatitude”
January 10, 2016 by Leave a Comment
The National Trust will hold its 3rd annual Hatitude fundraiser under the theme “Brunch Upon a Time” at Grand Old House on Sunday, January 31st 2016. Patrons are encouraged to dress as someone famous from history whether real or fantasy, in full regalia or just highlighted by choice of hat. Celebrations will be providing whimsical […]
Cayman Lions installation luncheon
June 22, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Cayman Lions change administration at installation luncheon By Georgina Wilcox On Saturday (14) at Grand Old House, the Lions Club of Tropical Gardens held their Change of Administration and Installation. The new President is Caroline Roberts who takes over from Nereen Thomas. Other officers installed were: 1st Vice President: Dorothy Davis 2nd Vice President: Blanca […]
A gift from Cayman
March 5, 2014 by Leave a Comment
GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands – Premier Hon. Alden McLaughlin presents the Cayman Islands Crest to Mr. Peter Hayes, Director of the Overseas Territories and Commonwealth Office on Tuesday prior to the weekly Cabinet meeting. The presentation followed a Monday evening reception for Mr. Hayes hosted by the Premier at Grand Old House. The visit follows […]
