Cayman Islands Legislative Assembly date set

GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands – Following the agreement of Cabinet at its meeting on Tuesday, 22 March, 2016, the Premier has asked the Speaker of the House to summon the Legislative Assembly to meet on Monday, 25 April, 2016.

Government is expected to present several bills for debate and passage, including:

• Statistics (Amendment) Bill (2016)

• Standards in Public Life (Amendment) Bill (2016)

• Accountants Bill (2016)

• Companies Law (Amendment) Bill (2016)

• Limited Liability Companies Bill (2016)

• Legal Practitioners Bill (2016)

• Special Economic Zones (Amendment) Bill (2016)

Also to be dealt with are various private member motions and parliamentary questions.

Public Meeting to Discuss Trade and Business Licensing Law Requirements

A public meeting on the new Trade and Business Licensing Law, specifically health insurance and pension requirements, is being held at 7pm on Thursday, 31 March, at the Town Hall in George Town.

Representatives from the National Health Insurance Commission and the Department of Labour and Pensions will be present, along with the Chamber of Commerce and the Cayman Islands Small Business Association.

For more information, email info@dci.gov.ky<mailto:info@dci.gov.ky>.

Children’s Film Competition Registration Extended

The Cayman National Cultural Foundation (CNCF) has extended its registration deadline for students wishing to enter their short films in the Young Image Makers (YIM) competition.

Budding filmmakers can now submit their entries now through Wednesday, 13th April, 2016.

The Foundation is allowing students more time over the Easter holidays to work on their films.

Interested persons can submit films to CNCF offices behind Harquail Theatre by 5.00 p.m. Registration forms can be downloaded at www.artscayman.org/young-image-makers , for more details, email info@artscayman.org

Cayman Islands Humane Society Book Loft March Monthly Sale

50% Sale on all books

Self Help

Spiritual

Parenting

Biographies

Sport’s

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Buy 1 CD Get 1 FREE

Tel: 946-8053

Location – next to ALT’s on North Sound Road

Minister Marion Hall heads to Grand Cayman

High profile dancehall artiste turned gospel minister, Marion Hall, formerly known as Lady Saw is heading to Cayman.

Hall is scheduled to perform at Concert at the Lion Center in Grand Cayman on June 5.

“I will be there in the name of Jesus,” said Hall on Instagram as she shared a promotional flyer for the event.

Hall is also expected to make her gospel debut overseas from March 25-27.

SOURCE: http://www.loopjamaica.com/content/minister-marion-hall-heads-grand-cayman

Art through Cancer- Cancer through Art

Thu April 7 – May 12

Internship with Prosperity Capital Management

This internship is being offered by Prosperity Capital Management Ltd, as part of the National Internship Programme. The role offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and experience of accounting as well as some specifics of the funds industry. Various practical training sessions will be offered combined with the daily hands-on experience. The internship opportunity is available for those studying finance or accounting at a local college/university. Email nwda.internship@gov.ky or call 945-3114 for application forms. Deadline is April 24th 2016.

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/

COMMUNITY EVENTS (Date Order)

FRI APR 1

Mouth Cancer Awareness Day Free Screenings

Mouth Cancer Awareness Day is Friday (1 Apr) and the Cayman Cancer Society is offering free mouth cancer examinations at several dental and ear, nose and throat clinics. Call the Cancer Society for more information.

Passport2Success Programme Applications

The Passport2Success Programme is currently seeking applicants for its 20th cohort which will begin on April 25th 2016. This cohort is geared to Young Caymanians between the ages of 17 and 23. Application deadline is April 1st. Email nwda.training@gov.ky or call 945-3114 for more information. Visit www.passport2Success.ky to apply

SAT APR 2

Mustang Track Club car wash fundraiser

The Mustang Track Club car wash fundraiser is Saturday (2 Apr) from 830am until 430pm at the SMB Burger King.

St. Ignatius Church Garage Sale

St. Ignatius Church is having a garage sale and car boot on Saturday (2 Apr) from 1am until 11am at Loyola Hall.

Discovering Relational Wisdom

The Church of God Chapel in George Town, Grand Cayman, is sponsoring a live interactive seminar on Discovering Relational Wisdom. The venue is the Family Life Center and the time is from 9:00am to 3:00pm on Saturday (2 Apr.)

Women in the Church Bake Sale

The Boatswain Bay Presbyterian Church Women in the Church Bake Sale is Saturday (2 Apr) at the A.L. Home Depot parking lot at 7am

SUN APR 3

CARE: West Bay Community Dog Wash is this Sunday

WED APR 6

Wednesday 6th April is Quiz Night

CARE – Cayman Animal Rescue Enthusiasts

Why not get a team together and join us for the first Wednesday of every month for Quiz night at PD’s!

If you are unable to make it but would like to help spread the word about our Quiz, please click the attached image to download the flyer to share on your office notice board.

THU APR 7

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat

The Cayman Drama Society presents Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat with shows on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturday from April 7th through April 24th at 730pm. There will also be matinees on April 17th and 24th at 5pm.

SAT APR 9

Human Society’s Bargain Blow Out Book Sale

The Cayman Islands Human Society’s Bargain Blow Out Book Sale is Saturday (9 Apr) from 9am until 4pm outside AL Thompson’s Main Entrance.

Meals on Wheels Orange You Glad Gala

The Meals on Wheels Orange You Glad Gala is offering sponsoring and advertising opportunities on Saturday. The event is April 9th from 6pm to midnight at the Marriott Hotel. For more information call 949.3905.

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April Events at Camana Bay

This is the month to experience all things local with the return of Slow Food Day, a full-day event celebrating Cayman’s home-grown food scene. You can find your next treasure at a car boot sale, get your kids to fall in love with reading during a weekly book club or take some time for yourself and enjoy pampering opportunities with Eclipze Hair Design & Day Spa’s 23rd anniversary celebration. With Mother’s Day approaching, you can also celebrate early with a special Mom & Me cooking class and a family portrait session.

Here is a quick look at our special events:

Tai Chi

Sunday 3 April

8:30am

The Crescent

Simplifying Healthy with Saucha

Tuesday 5 April

6-8pm

Bon Vivant

Eclipze’s 23rd Anniversary Open House

Friday 8 April

10am-7pm

Eclipze Hair Design & Day Spa

Guardians Alive 5/10K Walk and Run

Saturday 9 April

6-8am

Cayman International School

Car Boot Sale

Saturday 9 April

9-11am

Cayman International School

Diary of a Wimpy Kid Book Club

9, 16, 23, 30 April

1-2:30pm

Starfish Village

Week of the Young Child Pajama Party

Monday 11 April

6-8pm

Gardenia Court

Curry at Home Cooking Class

Wednesday 13 April

6-8pm

Bon Vivant

The Bookends Club

Wednesday 13 April

6:30-7:30pm

Books & Books

Slow Food Day

Market & Chef Demonstrations

Saturday 16 April

10am-12pm

The Paseo, Gardenia Court and Bon Vivant

Slow Food Day

Food Revolution Kids’ Culinary Challenge

Saturday 16 April

12:30-2pm

Gardenia Court

Slow Food Day

Farm-to-Table Dinner

Saturday 16 April

7pm

The Crescent

Culture at the Cinema

Man and Superman

Saturday 16 April

7pm

Regal Cinemas

Burger Beer Bash Cooking Class

Tuesday 19 April

6-8pm

Bon Vivant

Floetry

Wednesday 20 April

6:30-7:30pm

Books & Books

Rotary Science Fair

Saturday 23 April

10am-3pm

The Arts & Recreation Centre

Budding Chef Cooking Class

Pizza Mania

Saturday 23 April

12-1pm

Bon Vivant

Cuisine of the Sun Dinner

Thursday 28 April

7pm

Ortanique

Mother’s Day Portraits

Saturday 30 April

10am-1pm

Gardenia Court

Mom & Me Cooking Class

Saturday 30 April

12-1pm

Bon Vivant