Cayman Islands flu vaccines available

Vaccines for the seasonal flu will be available at the Cayman Islands Hospital, District Health Centres in Grand Cayman, Faith Hospital in Cayman Brac, and Little Cayman Clinic.

The locations and times are listed below: –

The General Practice Clinic at the Cayman Islands Hospital, and all District Health Centres, from 2:00 p.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday beginning October 19th, 2016.

Faith Hospital in Cayman Brac, Wednesday October 26th 2016.

The Little Cayman Clinic: Residents of Little Cayman should contact the clinic to make arrangements.

To meet the demand in the initial period, the flu shot will also be available at the Cayman Islands Hospital Atrium (next to the Pharmacy) from Tuesday October 17 to November 11, 2016 from 10am – noon on weekdays only. Flu Shots will also be available at Caribbean Week of Agriculture (CWA), October 26 and 27 at the Arc Camana Bay.

The flu vaccine is FREE to all residents. No appointments are necessary; however, persons should indicate to the registration officer at the clinic that they need to have the flu shot.

Cayman Islands Pirates Week Fun Run/Walks Return

The Pirates Week Festival is once again hosting its series of fun runs; the Pirates Week 5K on the first week end of festivities and the “To Hell and Back 10k” on the final weekend of events.

Both run/walk events are geared for people of all fitness levels and carry a $25 registration fee, however person signing up for both event can save $10 on their total entry fee. Interested people can register online at www.caymanactive.com

The first 100 entrants of either event will also receive a free event t-shirt.

The Pirates Week 5k begins at 5:30pm on Friday 11th November; deadline to register for that event is Wednesday 8th November. The post race celebrations for this event will be held at the Bar Crudo gazebo on Harbour Drive. Proceeds from this event go to the 345 Athletic Club.

The “To Hell and Back 10k” begins at 7:00am on Sunday 20th November with a deadline of Wednesday 16th November. A complimentary post-race breakfast will be held at Calico Jack’s Restaurant on Seven Mile Public Beach.

For more information, log on to Cayman Active.com, Piratesweekfestival.com or contact the Pirates Week Office via email at info@piratesweekfestival.com or 949-5078

Be a part of Cayman Islands Pirates Week

By purchasing an official T-shirt companies and their employees can promote the Pirates Week festivities from 10th to 18th November. The t-shirts can be affixed with the company’s logo and short sizes custom ordered.

Week and support the national festival financially. Festival staff believe that allowing employees to wear the official shirt during the week of activities also promotes a exciting atmosphere during within the workplace adding to the overall experience of the Festival, creating a sense of community pride amongst private and public sector entities.

There are two T-shirt designs available with the choice of the organisation’s logo appearing on the reverse side. (see attached order form)

Orders and payment must be submitted to the Pirates Week Office by Friday 21st October, 2016. Shirts will be available for pick-up by Thursday 10th November.

Special Offer! Purchase 25+ shirts and receive a 10% discount on your entire order.

For more information call the Pirates Week Festival Office at 949-5078 or email info@piratesweekfestival.com

Find out other ways companies and individuals can be a part of Pirates Week 2016: Age of Romance here à http://www.piratesweekfestival.com/be-a-part-of-it

Pirates Week Schedule

GRAND CAYMAN

Thursday - Nov 10, 2016

Mike Lockwood Memorial International Swim Meet, Lions Aquatic Centre

3:30 pm - 8:00 pm

 Pirates Week Happy Hour, Margaritaville sponsored by Margaritaville

5:30 pm - 9:00 pm

 Pirates Week Kick-off Party, The Wharf sponsored by The Wharf

9:00 pm - 2:00 am

Friday - Nov 11, 2016

Mike Lockwood Memorial International Swim Meet, Lions Aquatic Centre

7:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Pirates Week 5K Run (Bayshore Mall), Harbour Drive sponsored by The Ministry of Sports

3:30 pm - 6:30 pm

 Food Festival, Royal Bank of Canada and Kirk Freeport parking lots, Shedden Road sponsored by Pepsi

6:00 pm - 2:00 am

 Le Vele, North Church Street sponsored by Bacardi and Red Stripe

6:00 pm - Midnight

 Miss Festival Queen Competition, Harbour Drive sponsored by The Ministry of Culture

7:15 pm - 8:25 pm   

 Fireworks, Harbour Drive sponsored by Lobster Pot and Department of Tourism

8:30 pm - 8:45 pm

 Street Dance, Harbour Drive sponsored by Bacardi and Red Stripe

9.00 pm - 2.00 am

Saturday - Nov 12, 2016

Mike Lockwood Memorial International Swim Meet, Lions Aquatic Centre

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Pre-Landing Entertainment, Harbour Drive, sponsored Hurley's Media

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

 Landing Pageant at Hog Sty Bay

followed by Float Parade on Harbour Drive sponsored Hurley's Media

3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

 Food Festival, Royal Bank of Canada and

Kirk Freeport parking lots, Shedden Road sponsored by Pepsi

1:00 pm - Midnight

 Street Dance, Harbour Drive sponsored by Bacardi and Red Stripe

7:00 pm - Midnight

 Teen Up, Teen Street Dance, Goring Avenue sponsored by Pepsi

7:00 pm - 1100 pm

 Pirate Star “Homeland Edition”, Harbour Drive presented by Star 92.7FM

7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Sunday - Nov 13, 2016

Mike Lockwood Memorial International Swim Meet, Lions Aquatic Centre

8:00 am - 1:00 pm

Children's Fun Fair Day, Pedro St. James sponsored by CIBC/First Caribbean Int'l Bank
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Monday - Nov 14, 2016

“Soaked”, Pirates Week Wet Fete, Harbour Drive sponsored by Bacardi and Red Stripe

12:01 am -4:00 am

 5K Sea Swim at Grand Cayman Beach Suites sponsored by KPMG

7:30 am

Bodden Town Heritage Day, Harry McCoy Park/Nurse Josie Senior Centre, Gun Square Ave sponsored by the Ministry of Tourism and Department of Tourism

11:00 am - 5:00 pm

CUC’s Pan In De City (Steel Pan Competition and Showcase), Pedro St. James sponsored by

Caribbean Utility Company (CUC)

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Bodden Town Music and Food Festival, Pedro St. James sponsored by the Ministry of Tourism and Department of Tourism

Tuesday - Nov 15, 2016

George Town Heritage Day, Farmers Market, Huldah Avenue sponsored by the Ministry of Tourism and Department of Tourism
11:00 am - 11:00 pm

Pirates Week Full Moon Madness, Calico Jack’s, Seven Mile Beach sponsored by Bacardi and Red Stripe

9:00 pm - 2:00 am

Wednesday - Nov 16, 2016
East End Heritage Day, Heritage Field sponsored by the Ministry of Tourism and Department of Tourism
11:00 am - 2:00 am

Thursday - Nov 17, 2016
West Bay Heritage Day, West Bay Heritage Field sponsored by the Ministry of Tourism and Department of Tourism
11:00 am - 2:00 am

 Mike Lockwood Memorial International Swim Meet, Lions Aquatic Center
3:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Friday - Nov 18, 2016

North Side Heritage Day, Water Key Public Park (next to Kaibo Restaurant) sponsored by the Ministry of Tourism and Department of Tourism 

11:00 am - 2:00 am (Fireworks at 8:00 pm)

 Mike Lockwood Memorial International Swim Meet, Lions Aquatic Centre 
7:00 am - 2:00 pm

Saturday - Nov 19, 2016

Mike Lockwood Memorial International Swim Meet, Lions Aquatic Centre

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Pirate Pooch Parade, Harbour Drive sponsored by Pet Paradise

9:00 am - 10:30 am

Caybrew Cardboard Boat Race, Hog Sty Bay sponsored by Kirk Freeport and Caybrew

2:30 pm - 5:00 pm

 Food Festival, Royal Bank of Canada and

Kirk Freeport parking lots, Shedden Road sponsored by Pepsi

2:00 pm - Midnight

“Illumination” Night Parade, Harbour Drive

7:00 pm

Teen Up, Teen Street Dance, Goring Avenue sponsored by Pepsi

7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

 Fireworks, Harbour Drive, sponsored by Lobster Pot and Department of Tourism 
8.00pm

 Street Dance Finale and Food Festival – Harbour Drive sponsored by Bacardi and Red Stripe 

8:15 pm - Midnight 

Sunday - Nov 20, 2016

“To Hell and Back” 10K Run/Walk, Seven Mile Beach sponsored by Calico Jack’s and Aquafina

7:00 am

Mike Lockwood Memorial International Swim Meet, Lions Aquatic Centre Pirates Week Full

8:00 am

Cayman Islands Town Hall Meetings about Zika Virus Rescheduled

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the series of town hall meetings about the Zika virus has been rescheduled. The meetings are being held by Public Health to inform residents about Zika, and to address concerns, especially for pregnant women.

The meetings will now take place at Bodden Town Civic Centre on Tuesday, 18 October; Sir John A. Cumber Primary School Hall, West Bay on Tuesday, 25 October; North Side Civic Centre on Tuesday, 1 November; and East End Civic Centre on Tuesday, 8 November. All meetings will be from 5.30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The meetings will be attended by a panel including Acting Medical officer of Health Dr. Samuel Williams-Rodriguez, Ministry of Health Chief Officer Jennifer Ahearn, obstetrician Dr. Gilberta Alexander, internal medicine specialist Dr. Iheonunekwu Nelson, surveillance officer Timothy McLaughlin-Munro and nurse midwife Beverley Samuels, as well as Director of the Mosquito Control and Research Unit, Dr. Bill Petrie.

All, especially pregnant women and concerned members of the public, are invited to attend.

Cayman Islands Official Public Holidays for 2017 Confirmed

The Deputy Governor, Hon. Franz Manderson, Cert. Hon, JP, has approved the Cayman Islands official public holidays for 2017.

The approved list covers all the public holidays, including Her Majesty the Queen’s Birthday in June 2017.

Since New Year’s Day (1 January) falls on a Sunday, Monday, 2 January 2017 will be observed as the official public holiday.

The official public holidays for 2017 are:

Monday, 2 January – New Year’s Day (observed)

Monday, 23 January – National Heroes Day

Wednesday, 1 March – Ash Wednesday

Friday, 14 April – Good Friday

Monday, 17 April – Easter Monday

Monday, 15 May – Discovery Day

Monday, 19 June – Queen’s Birthday

Monday, 3 July – Constitution Day

Monday, 13 November – Remembrance Day

Monday, 25 December – Christmas Day

Tuesday, 26 December – Boxing Day.

Cayman Islands Pirates Week calls for food vendors

The Pirates Week Festival Office is inviting participants for the annual Food Festival to submit their vendor applications for the below dates/times:

Vendor applications must be submitted beginning on Monday 1st August, 2016 to the Pirates Week Office on Shedden Road, George Town (upstairs next to KFC). Vendor space is limited therefore applications must be submitted as soon as possible after the opening date above. Deadline for submission is Monday 31st October.

 All vendors must comply with the rules and regulations set by the Pirates Week Festival Office and must present a valid Food Handling Certificate for all persons handing food by the 31st October. Food handling certificates can be obtained from the Department of Environmental Health by contacting Mr. Gideon Simms on 949-6696 or email gideon.simms@gov.ky .

 For application forms and more details please contact the Pirates Week Festival Office at 949-5078 orinfo@piratesweekfestival.com.

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