No British overseas tax havens confirmed for anti-corruption summit in London*

By Charlie Cooper From Independent UK

Government reportedly struggling to persuade leaders to the summit

For more on this story go to: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/no-british-overseas-tax-havens-confirmed-for-anti-corruption-summit-in-london-a7018386.html

EDITOR: The inaccuracies in the above story is amazing: 

* Cayman Islands Premier Alden McLaughlin, Financial Services Minister Wayne Panton and George Town MLA Roy McTaggart are travelling to the U.K. for next week’s Anti-Corruption Summit hosted by British Prime Minister David Cameron.

** The Cayman Islands are NOT named in the Panama Papers.

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 calendar and will be held at both locations on Thursday 12 May, 2016 from 6.00pm to 8.00pm.

The Book Nook offers discount coupons as winning prizes. Dinner is provided by Papa John’s Pizza.

For more information contact the Department of Children and Family Services on 949-0290 and dcfs@gov.ky

Inspired Lifestyles with Donna – Summer Programmes

See us at the upcoming HR Conference at the Ritz Carlton, May 26th.

Cayman Islands Skateboard Assoc to promote family interaction

On May 16, Discovery Day, Calvary Chapel and Mountain Dew are partnering with the CI Skateboard Association to promote family interaction.  It’s during these times that many children become involved in crime or anti-social behavior.

Queen’s New Year Honours 2017

Members of the public have until Friday 6 May 2016 to recommend Royal Honours for persons who have made outstanding contributions to Caymanian society.

Her Excellency the Governor Helen Kilpatrick invites members of the public to put forward names for Her Majesty the Queen’s New Year Honours 2017.

Nominations must include a persuasive account of nominees’ outstanding, innovative, or self-sacrificing achievements, as well as a description of what makes them exceptional. Contributions may be paid or unpaid, in one field or several.

Final recommendations for OBEs and MBEs are considered in the United Kingdom. Recommendations for the Cayman Islands Certificate and Badge of Honour are considered locally.

Honours nomination forms can be found on the UK Government website at www.gov.uk/honours/overview

Completed nomination forms should be returned, under confidential cover, to the Governor’s Office, at the Government Administration Building on Elgin Avenue, or to the above email by no later than Friday 6 May 2016. While all recommendations will be acknowledged, the Governor’s Office does not provide details of any actions that it may take on them.

For any further information please contact the Governor’s Office on 244-2434.

End of May Deadline for Seafarers’/Veterans’ Updates

Seafarers, Veterans and their spouses have until 31 May 2016 to provide their current information to the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development.

The Ministry is in the process of updating its health insurance database and has already distributed the relevant forms.

Any seafarer, veteran or spouse who has yet to receive such a document may provide a postal address to the Ministry so that the form can be mailed to them. Once completed, forms may be dropped off or mailed to the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development, 3rd Floor Government Administration Building, Elgin Avenue, Grand Cayman, PO Box 131, KY1-9000.

This request was initially made in July 2015 and those Seafarers, Veterans and their spouse who have responded to the initial request need not do so again.

Individuals seeking assistance may contact the Ministry at email:

asenath.blake@gov.ky or phone: 244-2224.

Failure to respond may result in the discontinuation of health insurance benefits.

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 Ernesto.carter@gov.ky (GIS)

COMMUNITY EVENTS (Date Order)

MON MAY 9

Child Month Talk Today

As part of Child Month, make sure to tune in to Radio Cayman for discussions on Talk Today from 1215 — 1pm on Monday (9 May)

TUE MAY 10

Basic Grammar & Writing Skills Part 2

The Chamber of Commerce presents Basic Grammar & Writing Skills Part 2 by Catherine Tyson on Tuesday (10 May) from 9:00 a.m. — 4:30 p.m. at their office in Governors Square. Register online at www.caymanchamber.ky

WED MAY 11

Revelations Explained

Expires 15 May
The Countryside Church of God in East End presents: “Revelations Explained”.. Services will be held May 11-15, Wednesday through Saturday at 7:15 p.m, Sunday at 11:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.

The Bookends Club is meeting on Wednesday (11 May) at 630pm at Books and Books.

THU MAY 12

Legal Bootcamp Series: Immigration: Caymanian Status & Naturalisation

FREE SME Workshop: Tips for Developing and Running a Website

The Chamber of Commerce presents a FREE SME Workshop: Tips for Developing and Running a Website by Rasheed Girvan of Jamaica Yellow Pages on Thursday (12 May) from 5:30 p.m. -- 7:30 p.m. at their office in Governors Square. Register online at www.caymanchamber.ky

FRI MAY 13

All Nations United Pentecostal Church Week of Service

SAT MAY 14

Tiny Tots Open house

SUN MAY 15

Way of the Cross Gospel Series

Child Month Little Cayman Church Service

MON MAY 16

Ignite Youth Congress

TUE MAY 17

Superior Business Writing

The Chamber of Commerce presents Superior Business Writing by Catherine Tyson on Tuesday (17 May) from 9:00 a.m. -- 4:30 p.m. at their office in Governors Square. Register online at www.caymanchamber.ky

WED MAY 18

Sunrise Spring Concert

May Events at Camana Bay

This is the month to celebrate Mom and we have a number of festivities, including a family portrait session, Mom & Me cooking classes, brunches and Mats & Mimosas – a free morning class that encourages moms and children to stay well together through a relaxing and invigorating yoga session. Runners and walkers, get your gear ready for the 9th Annual Discovery Day 5K on Monday, 16 April. Budding chefs can also get ready to celebrate Food Revolution Day on Saturday, 21 May with a special cooking class.

Wednesday 11 May

6:30-7:30pm

Books & Books

9th Annual Discovery Day 5K

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

Bon Vivant

Cuisine of the Sun Dinner

Thursday 26 May

7pm

Ortanique

Vegan Essentials Cooking Class

Tuesday 31 May

6-8pm