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All three primary schools on Cayman Brac will re-open on Tuesday 6 January. Primary school teachers are asked to report to their respective schools on Monday for a pre-opening planning day. Cayman Brac High School and Little Cayman Education Services will re-open on Monday.

 

 

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Chamber misses target but still throws Brac party

(CNS): Although falling short by some $60,000 of the target set for the “Christmas Joy” initiative intended to give every family on the Brac a $100 gift certificate, the Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce, the Agape Family Worship Centre and other organizers pressed ahead with their planned Christmas party and giveaway for families on Cayman Brac recovering from Hurricane Paloma which hit the Sister Islands in November.

Christmas Message

A Christmas message from Leader of Government Business Kurt Tibbetts: Christmas greetings to all citizens and residents who make up the family that is the Cayman Islands, and a warm welcome to our visitors as well. This season, and indeed throughout the year, it has become even more obvious that family is one of mankind’s greatest gifts – whether defined as being a family of many nationalities, faces and aspirations; or of being a family in the more traditional sense.

Police aim for high profile for New Years Eve

(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.

Lions spread some Christmas cheer

(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. 

Bars to open late for New Year frolics

(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.

Home for Christmas

(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)

Lighthouse School Christmas Party

(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.

Christmas Visit to the Lighthouse School

(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.

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