Cayman Islands: New one-way channel system in Camana Bay Harbour

What: To ensure that boats have safe and easy access to The Harbour, Camana Bay has implemented a new one-way system utilising the north and south channels (as depicted in the attached map). Boats can now only enter from the north channel, near 94 Solaris Avenue, and leave from the south channel.

Any questions regarding this change or boat slip use or leasing at Camana Bay should be directed to harbour@camanabay.com or 345.640.4000.

When: Effective immediately

Where: The Harbour at Camana Bay

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

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

Art through Cancer- Cancer through Art
Thu April 7 – May 12

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/

COMMUNITY EVENTS

THU MAR 3

Cardinal Avenue Street Fair

The Cardinal Avenue Street Fair is Thursday (3 Mar) from 9am until 4pm.

FRI MAR 4

St. Ignatius Fling School Fair

The St. Ignatius Fling School Fair is Friday (4 Mar) from 3 — 6pm on the school grounds.

SAT MAR 5

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

The Lions Club of Tropical Gardens presents Fitness Fest — Flashback to the 80s — on Sunday (6 Mar) at 8am at the ARC at Camana Bay. The cost is $20 for adults and $10 for kids between the ages of 12 and 18. All funds raised will go toward our many community projects including early childhood and youth, geriatrics and social services, diabetes education and eyeglass recycling programmess.

TUE MAR 8

Cay Dance Salsa Workshop

As part of Cay Dance, you’re invited to a free salsa workshop at the Wharf at 830pm.

International Women’s Day

WED MAR 9

THU MAR 10

CayDance Street Fair

As part of CayDance, you’re invited to a Street Fair at KRI Studios on Thursday (10 Mar).

Cardinal Avenue Street Fair

The Cardinal Avenue Street Fair is Thursday (10 Mar) from 9am until 4pm.

FRI MAR 11

CayDance Dance Spectacular

As part of CayDance, you’re invited to a Dance Spectacular on Friday (11 Mar) starting at 530pm.

SAT MAR 12

CayDance Final Showcase

The CayDance Final Showcase is Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 6pm at the Harquail Theater.

SUN MAR 13

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

WED MAR 16

THU MAR 17

FRI MAR 18

7th annual St. Ignatius Scramble

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

North Sound Golf Club Phone: 949-6797

Register Event : 7th annual St. Ignatius Scramble. Room for 96 players in teams of 4. Directions: North Sound Golf Club.

SAT MAR 19

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.

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

Register now!

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.

SUN MAR 20

March Events at Camana Bay

This is the month to test your cooking skills with a variety of interactive classes, from making homemade pasta from scratch and tackling the art of seafood cuisine to little chefs learning to take charge in the kitchen. In celebration of Easter, the annual Chalkfest competition returns this year at an earlier date with special Easter treats. But not to fear, there is a wide range of fitness activities to help you shed those chocolate egg pounds with Lions’ Spring Fitness Jamboree, a 5K Dog Jog for C.A.R.E. and a free Tai Chi class.

Here is a quick look at our special events:

Authentic Italian Cooking Class

Thursday 3 March

6-8pm

Bon Vivant

Budding Chef Cooking Class: Breakfast Champions

Saturday 5 March

12-1pm

Bon Vivant

Lions Spring Fitness Jamboree

Sunday 6 March

7-11am

Arts & Recreation Centre

Tai Chi

Sunday 6 March

8:30am

The Crescent

The Bookends Club

Wednesday 9 March

6:30-7:30pm

Books & Books

Mom & Me Cooking Class

Saturday 12 March

12-1pm

Bon Vivant

C.A.R.E. K9 5K Fun Run and Dog Jog

Sunday 13 March

7am

Nexus Way

Coastal Cuisine Cooking Class

Tuesday 15 March

6-8pm

Bon Vivant

Floetry

Wednesday 16 March

6:30-7:30pm

Books & Books

Culture at the Cinema: Jane Eyre

Saturday 19 March

7pm

Regal Cinemas

Chalkfest

Saturday 26 March

10am-1pm

Market Street

Indian Infusions Cooking Class

Wednesday 30 March

6-8pm

Bon Vivant

Cuisine of the Sun Dinner

Thursday 31 March

7pm

Ortanique