(CNS): The three proactive police operations; Python 2, Thor 2 and Caspian 2 running in George Town, West Bay and the Eastern Districts respectively will be continuing over the New Year period, police said. Officers will be carrying out high visibility, targeted patrols in and around liquor license premises and roadblocks will be conducted to ensure that road users stay safe.

(CNS): The Lions Club of Tropical Gardens (LCTG) spread some cheer earlier this month at its annual Christmas tree lighting and carol singing ceremony for the residents of the Golden Age Home as well as with the students and staff of the Alternative Education Centre.On 11 December the Lions were at the Golden Age where they other guests, and residents gathered on the porch for fellowship and a lively round of carol singing. 

(CNS): With New Year’s Eve falling on a Wednesday night this year Cayman liquor licensee’s don’t have to worry about falling foul of the music and dance law for the 2009 celebrations and will be able to open late. The Liquor Licensing Board said this week that valid liquor license holders are allowed to remain open for one hour beyond their regular permitted time on New Year’s Eve.

(CNS): As the owners of the first homes built through the Affordable Housing initiative on Cayman Brac were presented with their front door keys on Christmas Eve, both Sister Islands MLAs looked forward to the continuation of the programme. Opposition member Julianna O’Connor Connolly said that under a UDP government the only change would be that it would extend to people who want to build on their own land. (Left: Loretta Grizzel with daughters Tishel and Channah)

(CNS): Children and staff of the Lighthouse School enjoyed a Christmas Party held in Gardenia Court at Camana Bay Town Centre on 11 December, sponsored by the Cayman Islands Tourism Association (CITA) – as they have done for the past 21 years - and co-sponsored by General Motors and Chevrolet.

(CNS): In the run up to Christmas, a number of staff members from Walkers were delighted to bring some festive cheer to the children of the Lighthouse School. By bringing gifts to the school to distribute among the students, the Walkers employees helped to spread plenty of seasonal joy, particularly with Mr and Mrs Claus in attendance.