Topic: Walkers
Brac center for disabled adults faces funding shortfall
Before Harmony Learning Centre was founded in March 2011, there was no place in Cayman Brac where disabled adults could go to learn life skills – or even just participate in fun activities.
Marathon organizers appeal to drivers to respect runners
When the Cayman marathon is staged next week, the danger to entrants from motorists is a real one, so the organizers are appealing for extra diligence from drivers.
Cayman Finance holds inaugural members briefing
Cayman Finance held its first members briefing last week to outline its plans for 2016 and to demonstrate its value to the financial services industry.
Mom and daughter share big haul
When some people think about running, it occasionally comes with thoughts of procrastination and the anguish of exercise.
Pirates Week comes to an end
Revelers celebrated the end of an invasion Saturday, as swashbucklers were sentenced for crimes committed during Pirates Week 2015.
Cayman business in brief
Mourant Ozannes responds to jump in fund registrations; KRyS Global expands to the UK; Maples and Calder earns SOC2 accreditation; Drake Consulting obtains preferred provider status; Cayman students kept Walkers busy in summer; Chamber of Commerce hosts marketing workshop
Adventist run includes Haines
The Cayman Islands Conference of Seventh-day Adventists 10K run, which has been a long-standing fixture in the community calendar, will be staged again on Sunday.
Shakespeare on stage at St. Ignatius Catholic School
Shakespeare fans should buy their tickets now for the St. Ignatius Catholic School's production of A Midsummer Night's Dream, opening on Nov. 19.
Breeze Fusion raises $4K for two worthy causes
The Breeze Fusion 3 Mile Walk/Run attracted more than 200 participants at Smith Barcadere on Saturday and two local charities benefited from proceeds.
Run in the Dark made them glow
There is a new annual event for sporty people to get involved with which also supports a worthy cause – Life Style Sports Run in the Dark.
Business in brief
UBS, Walkers sponsor Ladies in Trusts event; Maples expands global private client services offering; DMS hosts Offshore Investment Funds Summit; and Hurst promotes Cayman at overseas real estate symposium
Just hear those shop tills jing-a-ling
The moment that Halloween has passed, the shops are officially in full-blown Christmas mode.
Breezes Fusion run for two charities
Athletes preparing for the Cayman marathon get another chance to limber up, at the Breeze Fusion three mile walk/run this Saturday.
Business in brief
KPMG renews partnership with St. Ignatius; Walkers welcomes two new articled clerks; Harneys adds lawyer to litigation team; Restructuring and insolvency expert joins Mourant Ozannes; ‘Walk for the Cure’ sees big response
School zone speeding could cost license
Speeding through an area marked as a school zone in the Cayman Islands could soon cost motorists their driver’s license, government officials confirmed last week.
Half-marathon can be done at a stroll
Walking in road races is becoming increasingly popular and provides a great way to stay active, say the organizers of the Intertrust Cayman Islands Marathon, who are encouraging all walkers to participate in the half-marathon.
Sanjenko adds steel in defense
Sunset women’s football team seems to have replenished its already dominant squad exceptionally well in the summer.
Save Our Youth Foundation is staging Monster Dash
Athletes can start Halloween early by taking part in the Save Our Youth Foundation inaugural Monster Dash 5K Walk/Run fundraiser this weekend.
'Dignity' needed in mental health treatment
People with mental health issues are not treated with the respect they need and deserve, according to health professionals and other speakers at a panel discussion.
'Nikki's Voice' team in first race
The Credit Union 5K was a significant event for team “Nikki’s Voice” on Saturday because after three months of intensive training in scorching heat, Nikki Christian and Scott Ruby entered their first-ever race as a pram duo.
'Men-only' sessions to address domestic issues
Domestic violence, conflict resolution and the responsibilities of husbands and fathers will be among the topics discussed at a symposium this weekend.
Huge crowd bids farewell to Cayman's 'gentle hero'
Pioneer developer, seaman, grandfather of five and Cayman’s erstwhile “Santa Claus” Rex Herbert Hughes Crighton was laid to rest following a memorial service in George Town Saturday afternoon.
Mr. Crighton, who passed away at age 81 on Sept. 13, was known to many in Cayman as the man with the big house in Spotts who put up an impressive display of Christmas lights and decorations each holiday season.
Morris wants a total revamp
Cayman’s national cricket team performed so badly at the ICC World Cricket League Division 6 tournament in England two weeks ago that a revamp of the system is an absolute necessity, according to the team’s spin bowler Alessandro Morris.
Dyer, 16, is Fidelity champ again
The Fidelity Fun Run series wrapped up with Dominic Dyer retaining the title he first won last year, aged only 15.
Jonathan 'Zoom' Webster defies horrible injuries
Jonathan “Zoom” Webster is a regular competitor on the local running and triathlon scene and although not the fastest, he is a top finisher. However, what most people don’t know is that Webster has had both lungs operated on due to a spontaneous pneumothorax (collapse) a few years ago.
Pioneer developer Rex Crighton passes away
Rex Crighton, a pioneer land developer and realtor in the Cayman Islands, died on Monday. He was 81.
Dyer steps up Fidelity Fun pace
The Fidelity Fun Run saw 180-plus entrants at the start of race 2 in the three-race series on Walkers Road on Saturday.
Dyer strolls first Fidelity Fun Run
The Fidelity Fun Run Series always signals the resumption of the sports season after the summer lull and Saturday’s run went smoothly with its usual massive turn out.
5K walk/run fundraiser to benefit halfway house
Recreational runners, athletes in training and supporters of a good cause are invited to take part in the Hope Foundation’s Walk/Run for Recovery on Sept. 27.
Weekend warriors bounce back
The summer break is over for Cayman athletes as vacations come to an end and schools reopen. The weekend warriors are primed for another epic series of races up to December.
Registration begins for 'Walkers Art Club'
The National Gallery's 'Walkers Art Club' is accepting registrations.
Fidelity Fun Runs attract all
The Fidelity Fun Run Series returns next month and as always, it will attract runners of all ages and abilities – as well as plenty of four-legged friends.
Fresh look for familiar Cayman furniture store
Dozens of people gathered in the parking lot of Tomlinson Furniture to mark the store’s grand reopening in Grand Cayman last Thursday evening.
Walk raises $40,000 for cancer charity
Walkers and runners have raised $40,000 for charity in memory of loved ones who battled cancer.
Island Air still on top
The Another9 Corporate Summer Touch Rugby League is now in week 11 of 16 and so far there are nine teams left in the playoff race to gain a top four place in the premier division.
Man robbed of pants in George Town
A 37-year-old Honduran national reported that he was robbed of his pants late Friday night outside of Meringue Town Bar on Boilers Road, police said.
Walkers raises $15k for schools with rockin' event
Walkers recently transformed its covered car park into a concert venue for a night of rock ‘n’ roll that raised more than $15,500 for music programs in Cayman’s schools.
A changing of the guard at CIMA
The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority has undergone a major shake-up ... but, frankly, not the one which we had anticipated.
Business in brief
A roundup of local business briefs.
CIMA directors change in midst of 'internal review'
Changes are made at the top for the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority.
Preschool closed by government solicits financial help to reopen
The owner of a preschool that was shut down by government says she hopes to raise more than $160,000 to get the building out of foreclosure and make the improvements required in order for it to reopen.
Police step up patrols after another indecent assault report in West Bay
Police say they are increasing patrols in West Bay after receiving another report of a woman being indecently assaulted by a cyclist, the fourth such report made by female runners or walkers in the area.
Appleby management in buyout of fiduciary business
Offshore law firm Appleby has announced the management buyout of its fiduciary business backed by private equity firm Bridgepoint.
Purple Dragons seek world titles
Team Purple Dragon Cayman left for the Purple Dragon World Karate Championships in Trinidad on Monday in high spirits after months of intense training.
At least six break-ins in Windsor Park area in two weeks
Break-ins continue to trouble the RCIPS as another spate of crimes is reported in Windsor Park.
Concern over crimes in George Town
Writer says there have been multiple break-ins recently in George Town that have gone unreported.
Island Air touching the heights
After four rounds of the Another9 Summer Touch Rugby League 2015 the better teams are making their mark. With 30 teams spread over two divisions there are plenty of games throughout the week.
PACE walkers and runners take part in 3-day fundraiser
More than 60 people took part Lions Club prostate and colon cancer walk and run campaign, known as PACE, over the holiday weekend.
Business in brief
A roundup of local business news.
Thieves steal church documents in burglary
Thieves made off with valuable church documents after breaking into the Family Life Centre in George Town.
The criminals stole a safe that contained the original land registry documents of the Church of God on Walkers Road, as well as cash and a number of stamps and seals issued by the church, including the pastor’s seal.
The criminals stole a safe that contained the original land registry documents of the Church of God on Walkers Road, as well as cash and a number of stamps and seals issued by the church, including the pastor’s seal.
Ideas for summer teen activities
Keep teens busy this summer with Weekender's round-up of some of the best activities for all to enjoy.
Outreach artwork on display at National Gallery
Artwork by participants in the National Gallery outreach art programs, including prison inmates, the elderly, people with disabilities and recovering drug addicts, is on display at the gallery.
Triple C celebrates graduates
Thirty-five seniors from Triple C School took part in a Commencement Exercise on June 8.
Swarms make beeline for new homes
This is the season for honeybee swarms, and if you’ve ever seen one, it can be an impressive sight.
Exhibit showcases students' artwork
The Cayman Islands National Gallery is hosting an exhibition of student artwork from Walkers Art Clubs programs at the Gallery.
Students raise more than $3,000 for music program
Young students helped raise $3,169.21 for their primary school music program.
Glow Run rained out, gets new date
The National Trust 5K Glow Run has been rescheduled for Saturday, June 20.
Nelson is a smashing champion
The Cayman Islands Table Tennis Association is developing rapidly as it popularizes the sport by providing a variety of options to play the game.
Olympic Day run is free
The Cayman Islands Olympic Committee hosts its annual Olympic Day 2015 celebrations later this month.
Business in brief
A roundup of local business briefs.
Glow Run will light up Camana Bay
Runners and walkers are encouraged to wear bright outfits and face paint, flashing lights and luminous accessories during the KPMG Glow Run 5K.
Home for disabled youth making a move
Residents at Maple House, a home for youth and young adults with disabilities, will move soon to a new home in the Bodden Town-Northward area.
Top Employer award goes to Scotiabank
Scotiabank and Baraud took top honors at the annual Cayman Islands Society of Human Resources Professionals award gala on Saturday, May 23, 2015.
Walkers re-enters professional services business, opens Bermuda office
Walkers law firm will enter once again the corporate and fiduciary services business with the launch of Walkers Professional Services in mid-June.
Discovery Day 5K to raise money for ambulance
The Cayman Heart Fund’s eighth annual Discovery Day 5K takes place on May 18.
Cayman comes third in oratorical contest
With just a few points separating the top three winners in the Caribbean District Optimist International Oratorical Contest, 16-year-old Cayman John Gray student Chauntol Hylton placed third in the girl’s category.
In road fatality, a call to action
More than 400 people gathered before dawn to remember Marcia Donaldson, killed by a suspected drunk driver on South Sound Road.
Road dangers focus of memorial walk
Saturday morning walkers and joggers will gather on South Sound Road to remember a walker killed last week and highlight problems with drunk driving and road safety.
Pedestrian was seventh victim this year on Cayman's roads
A woman pedestrian was hit by a vehicle and killed on South Sound Road early Saturday morning.
Brac aces get more tips to serve and volley better
Two tennis coaches went to Cayman Brac last weekend to drill a keen contingent on the finer points of the sport.
Runners give boost to Special Olympics
The Special Olympics program will get a welcome boost from this weekend’s latest fundraiser for it.
Minister: New fuel storage terminal not high priority
Government plans for a new fuel terminal in East End are not top priority, lawmakers are told.
