Members of the Cayman Islands community may nominate individuals who have made notable contributions to public life for recognition in the next Queen’s New Year’s Honours.
The Cayman Islands Government recently announced that, as of March 22, 2021, the quarantine requirements for arriving travellers will be reduced from 14 days to 10 days, but only for those who have been fully vaccinated more than two weeks prior to travel.
The public holiday date for the General Election Day 2021 has been officially changed.
“It has been a challenging year for sure. Since being back at school in Colorado, training and competing have looked very different: temperature checks every morning and masks being worn unless I was in the water; social distancing and bubbles to stay healthy.
“I celebrate all strong women in my life especially my Mom and Grandma. Because of them I have found confidence to face all challenges.”
I am a senior attending IMG academy in Florida. I have currently applied to and been accepted into many universities in the US to continue my athletic career.
“Firstly, I would like to thank women like Ms. Merta Day, Janet Sairsingh and Marlene West for their immense contribution to women in sports in the Cayman Islands.
“I was a little nervous beginning my university experience in the midst of a pandemic. However, my excitement outweighed my nervousness and I’m so glad I came and started my collegiate swimming now.
Dr Stephanie Fullerton-Cooper is an Associate Professor of English at the University College of the Cayman Islands (UCCI). She has a passion for promoting Caribbean and Cayman literature. The views expressed here are not those of UCCI.
The Cayman Music & Entertainment Association (CMEA) is now governed by a newly-elected Executive Board, comprised of five first-time Board members, and four returning members.