iNews Briefs & Community Events (From BIG FISH 95.5)
What’s Happening at UCCI?
Fun activities. Employment opportunities. Scholarships abroad. Awesome events. It’s all here!
Chamber of Commerce Careers Expo 2016 Friday, Feb. 26 (10 am – 6 pm)
UCCI Sir Vassel Johnson Hall
Get noticed by employers from the finance, tourism, legal, banking and other industries.
Learn about scholarship opportunities locally and abroad.
Get tips on how to advance yourself, win your dream job and achieve success.
Don’t forget to visit the UCCI booth and have fun with #teamUCCI. Take the most popular selfie or play Wheel of Fortune/Chain Reaction and win some fab prizes.
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Study Abroad Scholarship Opportunities
Summer and Fall 2016
Germany, Canada, Spain or the UK? Where will you be jetting off to? There’s a host of scholarship/study abroad opportunities for students who have the passion to learn and the will to succeed.
Don’t miss out on these great experiences.
Find out more!
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.
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
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.
Cayman Islands: One way traffic flow at ORIA
The Cayman Islands Airports Authority (CIAA) would like to advise motorists that the lane leading to the Owen Roberts International Airport (ORIA) will soon be one way only. This latest change is part of the new parking revenue system upgrade at the airport. The one way traffic flow will be phased in over the next week. Changes will also be made to the entrance and exit for short term parking and the public is being asked to pay close attention to signage that will be in place.
The Airports Authority would like to apologize for any inconvenience caused and would like to ask for the public’s patience as the CIAA works towards implementing this much needed upgrade in our continuing efforts to improve customer service at the Airport. The one way traffic flow system will be in place by Monday 29 February
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
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.
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/
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
MON FEB 29
Cayman Islands Airports Authority Road Work
The Cayman Islands Airports Authority advises motorists that the lane leading to the Owen Roberts International Airport will soon be one way only. This latest change is part of the new parking revenue system upgrade at the airport. The one way traffic flow will be phased in over the next week. Changes will also be made to the entrance and exit for short term parking and the public is being asked to pay close attention to signage that will be in place.
Grand Court Jurors Notice
All Grand Court Jurors who are in the current session must now report on Monday (29 Feb) at 945am.
TUE MAR 1
Free HIV screenings
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.
WED MAR 2
Wednesday is Quiz Night (Mar 2)
From CARE – Cayman Animal Rescue Enthusiasts
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.
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.
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
Published February 28, 2016
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