iNews Briefs & Community Events (From BIG FISH 95.5)
Bank of America declares $0.05 dividend
Jan 21 2016, 10:27 ET |
Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) declares $0.05/share quarterly dividend, in line with previous.Forward yield 1.46%Payable March 25; for shareholders of record March 4; ex-div March 2.
Cayman Islands Grand Court Jurors Report Date Changed
The Grand Court jury report date has been changed.
All Grand Court Jurors who are in the 13 January – 5 April 2016 session, please be advised that the report date of Tuesday, 26 January 2016 has been changed. You are now to report for jury duty on Wednesday, 27 January 2016 at 9:45 a.m.
Please call the Jury Information line at 945-5072 for the most up to date information.
Cayman Islands: Special Night for Special Needs
The Department of Counselling Services and the Family Resource Centre are holding a dinner dance for families with children of special needs. They are partnering with the Special Needs Foundation and will also highlight other free services available in the community.
They are inviting parents of children with special needs, their children and teacher/specialist staff for an evening of relaxation for the adults and fun for the children.
The adult portion of the event will be held at the Lighthouse School and the children portion will be at the adjoining Mary Miller Hall on Friday 29th January beginning at 7.00pm.
Tickets are necessary, but it is a free event. To collect your free tickets and for more information contact the Family Resource Centre on 949-0006 or email frc@gov.ky
Fun-draiser in the Cayman Islands Sun [Sat Jan 30] – SUP Yoga morning !
A fun in the sun fundraiser for CARE. Maybe you are already a Yogi but have you ever thought about SUP Yoga? Or maybe your an SUP expert but never thought about Yoga? We are delighted, with thanks to Yoga expert Rachel Whitfield to be offering a unique fundraising opportunity and fun morning out.
Limited space only 8 boards per session so remember to reserve your board early. Please help us spread the word for this fun morning by downloading the flyer by clicking here and posting on your work noticeboards and sharing with friends
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 SAT JAN 22
FRI & SAT JAN 22 & 23
4th Annual Arbitration and Investment Summit – Caribbean, Latin America and Other Emerging Markets
Cutting Edge, Local, Regional and International Speakers.
January 22nd – 23rd, 2016 8:00AM – 1:00PM
Auditorium of The Harry C. Moore Library and Information Centre College of the Bahamas Nassau, Bahamas
Early Bird Registration Ends January 8th, 2016
International – $350.00 Local – Adults $100, One Day – $60, Students – $25
At the door – Adults – $150, One Day – $75, Students – $30
SAT JAN 23
Cayman Brac Full Moon Sock Hop
The District Committee of Cayman Brac presents the Full Moon Sock Hop on Saturday (23 Jan) on public beach from 630pm until midnight. Call 916.3960 for tickets, tables and reservations.
Taste of Cayman
Taste of Cayman is Saturday (23 Jan) at 5:30pm on the Festival Green in Camana Bay.
SUN JAN 24
Family Fun Day at Botanic Park
You’re invited to a Family Fun Day at Botanic Park on Sunday (24 Jan) from 10am until 3pm.
West Bay Wesleyan Holiness Church Agriculture Service
The public is invited to a special patriotic worship service at the West Bay Wesleyan Holiness Church on Sunday (24 Jan) at 11am. Those who have made significant contributions to Agriculture will be honored.
C-M-E-A Awards Ceremony
The Ministry of Culture and Tourism presents the 8th Annual Musaic with the C-M-E-A Awards Ceremony from 7 to 10pm on Sunday (24 Jan) at the Harquail Theater.
MON JAN 25 (Public Holiday)
National Heroes Day 2016
You’re invited to the National Heroes Day 2016 parade and awards ceremony on Monday (25 Jan) at 830am at Heroes Square.
Musical Salute
WED JAN 27
WED JAN 27 – SAT JAN 30
Road Closure Notice
Please be advised that Cardinal Ave in central George Town will be closed from Wednesday, 27 January at 10PM to Saturday, 30 January at 3AM for the Poinciana Festival. Part of Albert Panton Avenue (between Cardinal Avenue and Scotia Bank parking lot) will also be closed for the festivities.
THU JAN 28
FRI JAN 29
SAT JAN 30
January Events at Camana Bay
Let’s not forget, this is the month to get back on the healthy track and we have two exciting fitness challenges happening at Camana Bay.
Here is a quick look at our special events:
Taste of Cayman
Saturday 23 January
5:30pm
The Festival Green
Cuisine of the Sun Dinner
Thursday 28 January
7pm
Ortanique
Culture at the Cinema: Behind Beautiful Forevers
Saturday 30 January
7pm
Regal Cinemas
Published January 21, 2016
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