UCCI Brac students participate in first Polycom facilitated class, which allows students in Cayman Brac to have an identical image on their screen.

General Notices

Icons of Cayman: Works by Seth Chwast
Seth is an accomplished artist. He is also autistic. He cannot safely cross the street by himself. He rarely speaks. His art, however, speaks volumes. It is moving and powerful and instantly conveys his contagious sense of joy. The exhibition featuring works by Seth Chwast will be on display at the Gallery until the end of February. Please don’t miss this exciting exhibition.
Due to popular demand the Chwast’s will be returning to the island in early February for a series of talks and workshops. For information email deputydirector.ng@candw.ky Sponsored by RBS Coutts.

10 January – Saturday Morning Family Fun
Family mornings at the National Gallery. Bring your family and enjoy of art activities related to the current exhibition. Opening hours are 11am – 4:00pm.

National Gallery’s CineClub
For the foreign and art-film lovers, who want cinema experience of movies from around the world outside of mainstream movies. Held at the National Gallery Harbour Place on the second and fourth Monday of each month from 6pm to 8pm. $5.00 or FREE for members. Contact 945-8111 or admin.ng@candw.ky for further information. Sponsored by Our Secret Agency

12 January – CineClub: Funny Bones
When comedian Tommy Fawkes has his big chance in a theatre in Vegas, his father, a once-famous comedian himself, wins the crowd for him. Tommy’s performance is disastrous, and so he flees his ruined life and tries to find the funniest sketches in the world. Written by Mattias Thuresson. Starring: Ian McNeice (II), Richard Platt, Peter McNamara, Peter Martin (II), Lee Evans. Directed by: Peter Chelsom.

Bedford Estate says ‘thank you’
Belford Estate Community Emergency Response Team sends special thanks to the following companies and persons who contributed to make the Belford Estate Family Fun Day a success:
Dwight O’Gara and Colin Anglin (basketball hoop); Noland Stewart (horseback ride); Fire Service (fire truck); Police Service (police car); George Town’s CODOC; Bodden Town MLAs; The Captain’s Bakery; Department of Environmental Health; Department of Tourism; ARCP and owner Mark Scotland; Bodden Town’s CODOC; Carol Bodden, of the Community Development Unit; Foster’s Food Fair; Pedro St James Castle; Purple Dradon School of Martial Arts; Grand Cayman Beach Suites.

Cayman Islands Baptist Church
“A Community of Love” invites all to David Hope’s dramatic presentation, “Journey with Jesus” at 10:00am and “Eight Days that Changed the World,” at 6:30 pm on Sunday 11 January on Pedro Castle Road, Savannah (across from Savannah-Newlands Community Playfield). Childcare provided for Babies and Preschoolers up to 4 years old. Many other spectacular events planned for January 2009 - “Come celebrate with us!” Phone Church Secretary at (345) 916-7714 or email cibaptist@candw.ky for details of activities and times.

Art@Governors 2009 is set to “Make a Difference”
On Saturday 31st January over 100 artists, crafts people and designers will be demonstrating their talents at this year’s Art@Governors event, under the theme “Making a Difference”. This event has become the islands’ premier art event held each year on the lawn of Government House. Begins at 1:00pm until 5:00pm.
For information or to volunteer to help out at this event, call the National Gallery at 945 8111 or email Mona at communications.ng@candw.ky

Museum opens to the public
The National Museum is open for visits by the public, and is offering two tours a day until December 31st. Tours begin at 9:30 am and 11:30 am. This is an opportunity to see the restored building before exhibits are installed early 2009. Interested persons should check in at the Museum Gift Shop, which is now open for business.
The staff and Board of the National Museum wish all a blessed Christmas.

Annual Garden Party
The Webster Memorial United Church in Bodden Town will holds its garden party at the Church Hall grounds from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm on Thursday, 1 January 2009. Admission is free.

CINICO Office Hours for the Season
The Cayman Islands National Insurance Company (CINICO) advises the public that its office will close at 12:30 pm on New Year’s Eve (Wednesday, 31 December) and be closed all day on New Year’s Day (Thursday, 1 January).

Government Office Hours for the Season
The Portfolio of Internal and External Affairs advises the public that all Government offices will close at 12:30 pm on New Year’s Eve (Wednesday, 31 December 2008).

National Trust presents a Christmas Card Tradition
The National Trust is pleased to present A Christmas Card Tradition created by local artist Debbie Chase van der Bol, “Christmas Eve – Cayman Style”. An image of the card is available on the Shopping Page of their website www.nationaltrust.org.ky. The cards are CI$12 per pack of 8 cards for members. Please contact the Trust at 949-0121 or info@nationaltrust.org.ky for the cards.

‘Save Miss Lassie’s House’ Raffle
The drawing for the ‘Save Miss Lassie’s House’ raffle has been postponed until April 24, 2009 at the last performance of Gimistory at Smith’s Cove. Cayman National Cultural Foundation apologises for any inconvenience. Tickets are only $10. First prize is a cruise for two. Second prize is two airline tickets to New York, courtesy Cayman Airways. Tickets are available at the Cultural Foundation office at the Harquail and various sellers. All proceeds go to the restoration of Miss Lassie’s House.

Cayman Islands Baptist Church invites to worship
“A Community of Love” invites all to worship and fellowship at Pedro Castle Road, (across from Savannah-Newlands Community Playfield), Savannah, Grand Cayman. 10:00 am Sunday Worship Service with Childcare for Babies and Preschoolers. Many spectacular events planned for January 2009.
Phone (345) 926-2422 / 946-2422 or email cibaptist@candw.ky for details of activities and times.

Frank Sound Church of God introduced 2nd Sunday Worship Service
The Frank Sound Church of God introduced a 2nd Sunday Morning Worship Service. Bus Service is also available island wide. Contact the church at 947-3691 for more information or Mrs Francis at 927-5082 for bus service.

St George’s Anglican Church’s Bargains
Upstairs St George’s Church Pre-School, Courts Rd - off Eastern Avenue (turn at Cox Lumber). Open Fridays from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm and Saturdays from 7:00 am to 12:00 pm. All proceeds go to the St George’s Anglican Church Building Fund.

Cayman Islands Humane Society Spay & Neuter Clinic
A financially-assisted clinic is open at the Humane Society Animal Shelter on North Sound Road, providing spay and neuter surgery for all island pets. Spay/Neuter is a vital procedure that improves health and helps combat pet overpopulation. Please call 949-1461 to arrange an appointment and for further details.


Cayman Brac & Little Cayman Notices

Office of the Complaints Commissioner
A representative from the Office of the Complaints Commissioner (OCC) will be in Cayman Brac for their monthly visit on Friday, 16 January, 2009. Any persons wishing to meet with the Analyst are asked to make appointments by calling their office in Grand Cayman 943-2220. The Complaints Commissioner’s Office in Cayman Brac is located at Brac House, Cotton Tree Bay.

National Gallery programmes
Programmes are temporarily suspended in the Sister Islands due to the recovery process. In the interim, one off art workshops will be held in order to provide a creative outlet at this time. For more information on these workshops, please contact National Gallery’s Sister Islands Officer Simone Scott at simones@candw.ky or 939-5306 or the National Gallery at 945-8111 for specific dates.

Reminder: Return Generators
Cayman Brac residents who now have electricity restored to their premises should arrange to return borrowed generators to the Recovery Command Centre on Cayman Brac, located in the Bodden and Bodden offices. Generators will NOT be collected. Call 925-6262 for more information.
Stake Bay Post Office hours extended
The Cayman Islands Postal Service (CIPS) has extended the Cayman Brac Stake Bay Post Office hours. Business hours will now be from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Monday to Friday.
Sister Islands residents are reminded that all post office box renters have 24 hours access to their boxes. All General Delivery customers on Cayman Brac will have access to their mail at Stake Bay Post Office only.

Vehicle Licensing Department and Treasury Dept operate from District Administration
The Vehicle Licensing Department is operating from the parking lot of the District Administration Building from Monday to Friday between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm.
This temporary relocation is due to damage sustained to the inspection building located on Stake Bay Street.
The Treasury Department, where all vehicle inspection and licensing fees are to be paid, is also open daily at the District Administration Building from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Ways of helping Cayman Brac Residents
QuikCash operations in Cayman Brac are up and running at CB Rent-A-Car’s office by the airport. Opening hours Sundays to Saturdays from 8:00 am-6:00 pm. Send money to your relatives and friends in Cayman Brac at Gerrard Smith Airport, Airport Road Cayman Brac. Contact Garston Grant at CB Rent-A-Car, tel: 948-2424 or Tricia Rankine at QuikCash, Bodmer Building, George Town or 945-3742.

Cayman Brac Day Care Centre & Youth Development Centre’s Opening Hours
The Cayman Brac Day Care Centre is open from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm daily for children who were previously enrolled.
The Centre’s regular hours, which were from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, will resume as soon as possible.
The Centre’s services cater to babies and toddlers only. School-aged children can instead participate in a youth programme at the Youth Development Centre, which runs between 8:30 am and 2:30 pm daily from Monday to Friday.
For more information on the Day Care Centre’s reopening, parents can call 948-2672. For more information about the youth programme, parents can call Tammy Banks-DaCosta at 916-6287.

Elector’s ID card put on hold
The new elector’s card is now on hold until further notice. Please contact District Administration building for further information.

Counselling Services
It is not necessary to have a problem to find counselling useful. People of all ages and from all walks of life can benefit and improve life areas by participating in counselling. Many people seek counselling to help them explore a general feeling that their lives are not quite right or to cope with feeling temporarily overwhelmed. For free, confidential services in a safe and supportive environment call Joachim JB Skye M.S. L.P.C, Brac Haven Counselling Center at: 948-2354.

Cayman Islands Postal Service resumes normal hours on Little Cayman
Little Cayman Post Office has resumed its normal hours from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon and 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday.

Little Cayman Baptist Church adds other services
Little Cayman Baptist Church will be having additional services such as Sunday School, and an 11:00 am Morning Worship Service. Contact Rev James Barron at 948-1072 or cell # 924-5959 for more information.