iNews Briefs & Community Events (From BIG FISH 95.5)

ArchiveFeb 18, 2016

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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 Monday, 22nd February, 2016 has been changed. You are now to report for jury duty on Monday, 29th February, 2016, at 9:45am.

Please call the Jury Information line at 945-5072 for the most up to date information.

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: Roadworks Red Bay area Feb 4 – 19

Drivers and pedestrians may have noticed that some road work projects are underway, and the National Roads Authority (NRA) advises that these will continue for some time.

Along the east-west arterial road in the Red Bay area, workers have begun preliminary work for the eventual installation of concrete barriers in the centre median. This stretch of road is between the Red Bay roundabout and the Dr. Tomlinson roundabout.

That project started Thursday 4 February, 2016, beginning with work on the east-bound lane. While work will take place from 7.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. weekdays (and possibly on weekends), little disruption of the traffic flow is expected. The project is expected to continue through 19 February.

Staff have already coned off the inside lane (the safety work-zone area) from traffic, with relevant roadway signs. Motorists are asked to use that road with caution, as the road enhancements proceed.

Following this project, there will be works to enhance Bobby Thompson Way.

Also underway is initial work to prepare for the conversion of the Esterley Tibbetts Highway into four-lanes.

PS: Please see contact info if you need..

National Roads Authority

Office: 946-7780 ext. 4008

e-mail: marion.pandohie@nra.ky

website: http://www.caymanroads.com/

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 FEB 19

The Red Violin

As part of Cayman Arts Festival, you’re invited to a screening of The Red Violin on Friday (19 Feb) with a meet and greet at 6pm in Cassia Court followed by the movie at 730pm in Regal Cinemas.

Conversion experience

SAT FEB 20

Guiding the Way 5 and 10K Family Fun Walk/Run

Guiding the Way 5 and 10K Family Fun Walk/Run is Saturday (20 Feb) starting at 630am for walkers and 645am for runners at Safe Haven. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children under 10. Register online at caymanactive.com.

CoCo Fest

“Coco Fest is really about celebrating the Cayman Coconut – a bountiful food source with legendary properties, and a traditional staple in the Caymanian diet” – Tamer Soliman, Nutritionist and Film-Maker Coco Fest will take place at Pedro Castle in Savannah on February 20 from 12PM to 4PM. Admission for adults is $5 CI and kids under 12 go free.

Cayman Outreach Association Dinner Meeting

The next Cayman Outreach Association Dinner Meeting is Saturday (20 Feb) at 715pm at Triple C School Auditorium. Call 925.7798 for details.

SUN FEB 21

Tent Crusade

The West Bay New Testament Church will be having their annual tent crusade Sunday — Friday (21 Feb — 4 Mar) under the big white tent beside the Ed Bush Football Field, West Bay. There will also be nightly blood sugar and pressure checks.

Push Across Cayman

Push Across Cayman is Sunday (21 Feb) at 6am starting at Market Street in Camana Bay.

MON FEB 22

Visual Arts Society’s Annual Art Show

The Visual Arts Society’s Annual Art Show is part of the Cayman Arts Festival and this year, its theme is a Celebration of Music and Art by the Sea. The reception event is Monday (22 Feb) from 530 — 830pm. The art exhibition opens on February 20th.

TUE & WED FEB 23 & 24

DLP Brac Office Opening for Two Days

The Department of Labour and Pensions (DLP) office will open on Cayman Brac on Tuesday, 23rd February and Wednesday, 24th February, to assist with inquiries from employees and employers.

Representative from the DLP will be meeting with employees and employers, answering queries in regards to the Labour and Pensions Laws as well as any queries relating to Occupational Safety and Health.

They will also be on hand to assist with inquiries about the recently announced minimum wage which will come into effect on March 1st 2016.

The DLP office at 256 Creek Road will be open from 9am to 4pm and appointments can be made by calling 244-4008 or by emailing gene.hydes@gov.ky. Walk-in inquiries are also welcomed.

WED FEB 24

Conservation Council Meeting 24 February 2016

The National Conservation Council will hold a general meeting on Wednesday February 24th, 2016, from 2pm to 5pm in the ground floor meeting room (1038) of the Government Administration Building (Grand Cayman). This meeting is open to observers from the public. The Agenda of the meeting will be available at the DoE website (www.DoE.ky

Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support meeting

The Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support meeting will be held at 6:00pm on Wednesday (24 Feb) at the Hibiscus Room in George Town Hospital. For more information call 924-4170

Cayman Arts Festival Musical Performance

Celebrate the sounds of African and Caribbean music as the Cayman Arts Festival showcases the musical talents of Woz Kaly, member of the Mokhtar Samba Band, and local artist Beneil Miller. Gallery doors open at 5:00 PM at the National Gallery.

THU FEB 25

The Chamber presents Immigration: Permanent Residence, Work Permits & Status by Nick Joseph on Thursday (25 Feb) from 9:00 a.m. -- 4:30 p.m. at the Chamber of Commerce office in Governors Square. Register online at www.caymanchamber.ky

SAT FEB 27

FGBMFI Breakfast

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:

Valentine’s Kids’ Disco

Friday 12 February

6-8pm

Starfish Village

Me & My Love Duo Cooking Class

Saturday 13 February

12-1pm

Bon Vivant

Culture at the Cinema: Taming of the Shrew

Saturday 13 February

7pm

Regal Cinemas

Cooking at Home with Gina Connolly

Wednesday 17 February

6-8pm

Bon Vivant

Floetry

Wednesday 17 February

6:30-7:30pm

Books & Books

A Walk in Her Shoes

Thursday 18 February

5:30pm

Market Street

The Red Violin Screening

Friday 19 February

6-7pm (meet and greet) and 7:30pm (movie screening)

Cassia Court and Regal Cinemas

Push Across Cayman

Sunday 21 February

6am (start) and 12pm (finish)

Market Street

Cuisine of the Sun Dinner

Thursday 25 February

7pm

Ortanique

Pulse Concert

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

International Curator Visits

Curator Claire Tancons will lead a walkthrough of EN MAS’ and speak about her vision in conceptualizing and curating the international exhibition. The tour talk takes place at NGCI 12:30 PM Monday, 15 February 2016. Admission is free and all are welcome!

Learn more about Claire and her work here.

Garden Lunch & Lecture

Join us on Thursday, 18 February for a Garden Lunch and lecture of EN MAS’: Carnival and Performance Art of the Caribbean. Lunch has been inspired by the exhibition and its New Orleans roots. The complimentary lecture begins at 12:00 PM and lunch is served until 2:00 PM.

Check out the delicious lunch menu here!

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.”