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MOTHER (better known as Blanche)

‘Mama’ as we called her was so quiet and sweet

To hug and kiss her was really a treat.

She was fat like mothers of her day you see

Having nine healthy children she was pleased as could be.

She never wandered far from home - no way,

She kept watch for our return each and every day

Anxious that we'd each eat the food she'd prepared

With enough left for the less fortunate we always shared.

Mama loved her garden and we could always find her there

Planting, transplanting and weeding we knew she cared.

At evening time you could smell the perfume and powder

With a hat on her head no one could be prouder,

Especially if we were going to church where we'd be together.

I mean she was like a mother hen so proud to be gathered.

With no telephones her voice came across the bush

Shouting - especially for me, I really had to rush.

You see those days we visited each other to play or sing

All our homes had porches and each had a swing

Alas, when I was at the age of eight years

Mama's happiness turned to tears

W.W.11 was raging and the enemy was all around

Suddenly mama was even more quiet and hardly made a sound,

Her oldest son, our brother was at sea and very much involved.

Mama kept listening for news - for the conflict to be resolved

Tears poured from mama's eyes as she kept looking to the west,

Sitting in her swing she silently prayed and thought it best

“Oh God,” she said, “My precious son is at sea,

Please keep him safe and return him to me.”

And this is what mothers have to face today

The uncertainty in one's heart to lose a son at war or play.

In our beautiful society illegal drugs play a big part

Do your thing report, your suspicions before they start

I know Sunday is Mother's Day and I wish you all a happy one

Share your love with each other until the day is done.

JOAN (WATLER) WILSON

Cayman Islands Annual Economic Surveys End Friday (May 12th)

Business and non-profit organizations have until the end of business day Friday, May 12,

2017, to submit their completed annual business survey questionnaires to the Economics and Statistics Office (ESO). The annual Balance of Payment and System of National Accounts questionnaires were emailed, mailed or hand-delivered from March 27-April 4, 2017.

The surveys cover establishments operating in the private and public sectors in the Cayman Islands, including wholesale and retail trade, accommodation services, restaurants, bars and nightclubs, insurance providers, banks, realtors and business service providers.

ESO officials emphasize that the surveys are confidential in accordance with the Statistics Law, and will be used exclusively by ESO for statistical purposes. No individual information will be released to parties outside of ESO, and survey results will be presented in aggregate form. ESO survey data are exempted from Freedom of Information (FOI).

In view of the wide use of the survey data, not only by local players but also by global investors, it is critical that the survey questionnaires be completed accurately and returned to ESO. The data will be used to estimate the total value of goods and services produced by the different industries in the Cayman Islands, and to measure total payments to and receipts from the rest of the world. Analysts and investors need such information in determining the economic viability of the Cayman Islands as a place to invest. They are also used to monitor the economic health of specific sectors and their contribution to economic growth in the Cayman Islands.

Survey forms and other information can be downloaded from www.eso.ky. Upon request, ESO survey officers are available to assist entities in completing the forms by calling 244-4600 or 244-4676. (GIS)

Postal, Mobile Voting Application Deadline is 12 May

“SISTAHS”

Builders Board Registration – Phase 1 – Now Open

FOOTLOOSE The Musical

Cayman Drama Society is excited to announce that tickets to “Footloose – The Musical” is now on sale.  We urge you to book early to avoid disappointment – the performances will sell out.

Footloose is one of the most explosive musicals in recent memory. To the rockin’ rhythm of its Oscar and Tony-nominated score Footloose celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people, guiding them with a warm heart and an open mind.

Stage Adaptation by Dean Pitchford and Walter Bobbie – Based on the Original Screenplay by Dean Pitchford – Music by Tom Snow – Lyrics by Dean Pitchford – Additional Music by Eric Carmen, Sammy Hagar, Kenny Loggins and Jim Steinman

Don’t miss this opportunity to see our incredible local talent.

Shows are at the Prospect Playhouse on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 1st June to 24th June, doors open at 6.30pm with Curtain at 7.30pm

There are also Sunday Matinees on 11th June and 18th June, doors open at 4pm with Curtain at 5pm

Tickets for all performances are only CI$30 for Adults and CI$20 for Students/Children

Click here to book tickets!

Please note that the Thursday, Friday and Saturday performances are rated PG13; for the two Sunday performances the rating is PG

Queen's 2018 New Year's Honours List

DCI Closure

Postal & Mobile Voting Information

Alumni Assembly

Rundown

Family Fun Day and Motorcade

Charity 5K & 10K Walk/Run

Elections Candidate Service

First Baptist Church Choir Tour

Business of Art Symposium

An Enchanted Evening of Musical Excellence

First Baptist Church Choir Tour

Hope Academy Fundraising Draw

General and Civil Contractors Registration

 May Events at Camana Bay

National Gallery of the Cayman Islands