"Police and other Emergency Services responded to the location where CPR was already being administered by the dive crew. CPR was continued by Emergency Services and the diver transported to the George Town Hospital for medical treatment. He was later pronounced dead at the George Town Hospital.

"The 54 year old diver was a visitor."

We can now confirm that the deceased from Tuesday's incident is Michael D. English from Colorado Springs, Colorado in the U.S.

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

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.

FRI JAN 29

Children of Special Needs Event

The Department of Counselling Services and the Family Resource Centre are holding a dinner dance for families with children of special needs. 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. To collect your free tickets and for more information contact the Family Resource Centre on 949-0006 or email frc@gov.ky

Annual Pension Continuation Certificates

The Public Service Pensions Board would like to remind its pensioners that their Annual Pension Continuation Certificates have been distributed through the mail and are due to be returned to the P-S-P-B no later than January 29th to ensure continuity of benefits. If you have not received your PCCC form please feel free to drop by the PSPB office located on the 1st floor of the Government Administration Building to address this matter. If you are a shut-in or have care or control over a pensioner who is unable to be transported to the PSPB office, please call 945-8175 or 244-7104 for special assistance.

Poinciana Cayman Arts Festival

The Poinciana Cayman Arts Festival is January 29th — 31st.

* On Friday, Carnival Avenue will play host to a number of steel bands, choirs, DJs, artisans and local food fenders starting at 8am. At 8pm, Cayman’s top performers will take the stage, curated by the Cayman Music Collective.

* On Saturday, from 12pm to 6pm you’re invited to Regal Cinemas for screenings of local films, documentaries, music videos and panel discussions. At 7pm, you’re invited to the premiere of local film ‘Self Prescribed.’

* On Sunday, the action moves to the Harquail Theatre at 7pm for the festival’s awards and closing ceremony featuring many live performances

Talent Showcase

The Wellness Committee of the Cayman Islands Government is calling all comedians, actors, musicians, poets, dancers, models or those with other talents to perform in a talent showcase in the GAB Cafeteria at 5pm on Friday (29 Jan). Art is also welcome for display. For more information, email wellness@gov.ky.

SAT JAN 30

Business Men’s Breakfast

The Grand Cayman chapter of the Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship International is having its monthly breakfast on Saturday January 30th at 7:30am, at Lola’s (formerly The Upper Crust) restaurant in Camana Bay. We will have open sharing. So if God has moved in your life come out and spread the good news!

Culture at the Cinema: Behind Beautiful Forevers

Culture at the Cinema features Behind Beautiful Forevers on Saturday (30 Jan) at 7pm at Regal Cinemas.

Drawing at the National Gallery

You’re invited to a drawing course at the National Gallery on Saturday (30 Jan) from 1045am until 1:15pm. For more information, email education@nationalgallery.org.ky.

Ceramics Culture

You’re invited to Ceramics Culture at the National Gallery on Saturday (30 Jan) from 2:45 — 530pm. For more information, email education@nationalgallery.org.k

SUN JAN 31

Annual plumbers license fees

Annual plumbers license renewal fees are due before the end of January. For more information, call 949.2837.

 Good News Baptist Church 33rd Anniversary Service

MON FEB 1

NWDA at East End Library

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:

Cuisine of the Sun Dinner

Thursday 28 January

7pm

Ortanique

Culture at the Cinema: Behind Beautiful Forevers

Saturday 30 January

7pm

Regal Cinemas