iNews Briefs & Community Events (From BIG FISH 95.5)

ArchiveFeb 25, 2016

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Oversight of the restoration activities will be carried out by Dr Harold Hudson, a world leader in restoration of coral habitats. Hudson was formerly of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and has been engaged by Vulcan. He will report to Vulcan and the DoE.

Monitoring of the restoration effort will be executed by the DoE.

Lion's Club of Tropical Gardens Fitness Test - Flashback to the 80's

Sunday March 6 at 8:00am

Venue The ARC Camana Bay

What’s Happening at UCCI?

Fun activities. Employment opportunities. Scholarships abroad. Awesome events. It’s all here!

Chamber of Commerce Careers Expo 2016 Friday, Feb. 26 (10 am – 6 pm)

UCCI Sir Vassel Johnson Hall

Get noticed by employers from the finance, tourism, legal, banking and other industries.

Learn about scholarship opportunities locally and abroad.

Get tips on how to advance yourself, win your dream job and achieve success.

Don’t forget to visit the UCCI booth and have fun with #teamUCCI. Take the most popular selfie or play Wheel of Fortune/Chain Reaction and win some fab prizes.

Study Abroad Scholarship Opportunities

Summer and Fall 2016

Germany, Canada, Spain or the UK? Where will you be jetting off to? There’s a host of scholarship/study abroad opportunities for students who have the passion to learn and the will to succeed.

Don’t miss out on these great experiences.

Find out more!

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

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.

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 laura.elniski@hsa.ky or CI Red Cross Programmes Manager, Carolina Ferreira at 916-1742 or deputy@redcross.org.ky

Cayman Islands Voter Registration at Brac Ag Show on Saturday (27)

Elections Office announces voter registration at the Cayman Brac Ag Show on Saturday, 27 February 2016.

See attached

The 7th Annual CARE/BRITCAY -K9/5K

From CARE – Cayman Animal Rescue Enthusiasts

Registration for the 7th annual K9/5K 2015 is now open! This year, our annual walk/run will take place on Sunday, March 13th @ Camana Bay.

CARE-Cayman Animal Rescue Enthusiasts

www.caymancare.ky

938 2273

7th annual St. Ignatius Scramble

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

North Sound Golf Club Phone: 949-6797

Cayman Islands: One way traffic flow at ORIA

The Cayman Islands Airports Authority (CIAA) would like to advise motorists that the lane leading to the Owen Roberts International Airport (ORIA) will soon be one way only. This latest change is part of the new parking revenue system upgrade at the airport. The one way traffic flow will be phased in over the next week. Changes will also be made to the entrance and exit for short term parking and the public is being asked to pay close attention to signage that will be in place.

The Airports Authority would like to apologize for any inconvenience caused and would like to ask for the public’s patience as the CIAA works towards implementing this much needed upgrade in our continuing efforts to improve customer service at the Airport. The one way traffic flow system will be in place by Monday 29 February

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 info@dci.gov.ky

Cayman Islands Public Holidays in 2016 Confirmed
The full list of public holidays in 2016 is now released, with the Queen’s Birthday holiday confirmed for Monday, 13 June 2016.
The complete list is appended below.

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/

Cayman Islands Meals on Wheels Orange you Glad annual Gala

19th March

“Orange you Glad” will be held this year on the 19th March, 2016 at the Marriott. This Gala includes a sumptuous dinner, a Live and Silent auction, live music. We will be sending out full details in the next few days.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

FRI DEC 26

Department of Agriculture Cayman Brac Office Closure

The Department of Agriculture Cayman Brac Office will be closed on Friday (26 Feb) in preparation of the Annual Agricultural Show on Saturday (27 Feb).

SAT FEB 27

FGBMFI Breakfast

The Grand Cayman chapter of the Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship International is having its monthly breakfast on Saturday February 27th at 7:30am, at Lola’s ( formerly The Upper Crust) restaurant in Camana Bay. Our Speaker will be Mr. Kevin McCormac.

Come out to hear the how God is making a difference in the life of men like you, right here in Cayman.

Cayman Brac Agriculture Show

The Cayman Brac Agriculture Show is Saturday (27 Feb) from 8am — 5pm at the agriculture grounds off songbird drive.

Orchid Show and Sale

The Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park, in partnership with the Cayman Islands Orchid Society is hosting our annual Orchid Show and Sale on February 27th and 28th.

Princess Tea Party

The Girls Brigade National Council’s annual fundraising event, Princess Tea Party, is Saturday (27 Feb) at #1237 Frank Sound Road in North Side at 3:30pm. Tickets are available from any girls brigade officer.

EN MAS’: Carnival and Performance Art of the Caribbean

The National Gallery of the Cayman Islands will be open to the public on Saturday (27 Feb) for a late night viewing of the exhibition EN MAS’: Carnival and Performance Art of the Caribbean. This late night viewing is in conjunction with the Cayman National Cultural Foundation’s Cayfest event, “Red Sky at Night.

MON FEB 29

Cayman Islands Airports Authority Road Work

The Cayman Islands Airports Authority advises motorists that the lane leading to the Owen Roberts International Airport will soon be one way only. This latest change is part of the new parking revenue system upgrade at the airport. The one way traffic flow will be phased in over the next week. Changes will also be made to the entrance and exit for short term parking and the public is being asked to pay close attention to signage that will be in place.

SUN MAR 6

Lion's Club of Tropical Gardens Fitness Test - Flashback to the 80's

Sunday March 6 at 8:00am

Venue The ARC Camana Bay

February Events at Camana Bay

All you need is love at Camana Bay in February. Celebrate your love of sports with Legends tennis exhibitions, get inspiration in the areas you’re passionate about with motivational presentations, treat your loved one to a special dinner or watch movies together on a giant outdoor screen under the stars. Kids can also feel the love with a chocolate-themed cooking class or boogie the night away at a special disco.

Here is a quick look at our special events:

Friday 26 February

8pm

The Festival Green

Chopped: The Teen Edition

Saturday 27 February

2-3:15pm

Bon Vivant

Cayman Islands National Gallery Weekly News

Curator’s Spotlight

Position & Powerby Marlon Griffith

Inspired by Japanese aestheticism and the looming police ‘watch towers’ that have become integral to Trinidad carnival, POSITIONS+POWER highlights the uneasiness of ever increasing police surveillance. This work skilfully brings urban performance art on to the walls of the institution.

Learn more here.

The Art of Love

“Cayman’s hottest new wedding venue is the National Gallery.The contemporary cultural institution has a lot to offer: stunning architecture, cultural cachet, gorgeous sculpture gardens and galleries highlighting work by Cayman’s most recognizable artists.”