A veterinary student at St Matthews University, Raeann Foster was born and raised in a small town in Virginia, USA.  “I have always had a love for animals, horses in particular and have been riding them since I was 6 years old,” she said of her dream to become a vet.  “St Matthews, my supportive family and husband, have given me the opportunity to pursue my dreams of becoming a veterinarian, and for that I am grateful.” read more...

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George Town resident, Leo Thompson is a supervisor at Kirk Supermarket, where he has worked for ten years. He describes himself as a very loyal person who loves to serve the Lord and his community.  Married to Christine Thompson, Leo attends the Seventh Day Adventist Church at the Lions Centre and has been a deacon in the church since 2006.  “I am committed to my faith as a Christian,” he says. read more...

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Tony Higgins works for Kirk Supermarket and arrived on the shores of Cayman in 1994.  When he settled here, Tony started playing cricket and through his passion for the game he has perfected his game such that he scored 4 for 15 and had 30 runs to become the man of the match when his Jamaican team played England on Sunday 11 October.  His team went on to beat England 156-100. read more...

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Originally from Jamaica, Janette Hill has been working for Le Classique for 15 years. She says she loves working with the company, as due to her experience, she is able to work without direct supervision.  During her free time, she loves looking around other retail outlets, where she is able to learn about the shopping trends and consumer behaviour.  Janette said she loves working with her boss Donna Myrie whom she describes as wonderful. read more...

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Describing herself as confident and intriguing, Latrese Haylock is pursuing an Associates degree in Literary Studies at UCCI. From there, she has plans on moving to Chicago to complete a Bachelors degree in Visual and Performing Arts Management.  Latrese is a devout Christian who attends the First Baptist Church, and looks forward to attending Bible study on Thursday nights. She currently works part time... read more...

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A student at UCCI, Jennifer Conolly is currently doing an Associate’s Degree in Business Administration, while working part time at Cellular World as a Sales Associate.  Jennifer describes herself as very outgoing and a people person who enjoys social interaction.  “I meet people from all over the world and I enjoy helping them make important decisions,” she said, noting that she liked learning about people and their many backgrounds and cultures. read more...

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A Year 12 student in John Gray High School, Chelsea Bush hopes to one day be a paediatrician or an accountant.  Her favourite subjects at school are Mathematics and Biology.  During her free time Chelsea listens to all kinds of music common in the Caribbean, and she enoys relaxing with her friends in the football pitch, where she spends most of her free time.  Chelsea says that without pain there will be no gains. read more...

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Captain of the Australian cricket team in the Cayman Islands, Steven O’Connor, thoroughly enjoys the game.  Though he doesn’t play anymore, he says rugby is also another of his favourite sports.  The man who works with one of the leading law firms in Cayman Islands, is a fast bowler who hit two sixes on Sunday 4 October while playing against Barbados. After a hard game he likes drinking beer and catching up with his mates. read more...

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Forty-three year-old Cordell Smith has lived in Cayman Brac for almost six years, where he works as a construction worker and landscaper for Zifford Design.  Cordell volunteers for the Cayman Brac Red Cross and he is an active choral member of the JamBrac community. He won the title Jamaican of the Year in 2007 in a contest by the JamBrac Community.  Cordell is also a very talented singer, songwriter and composer. read more...

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George Town-born Alicia Thompson is a 24-year-old Caymanian who enjoys a very quiet life.  A resident of Bodden Town, Alicia has served as a receptionist for the past three years at Brooks & Brooks Attorney-at-Law.  “I enjoy my job very much because there is so much to learn each day,” she says.  Her five year-old daughter Amya gets all her attention in Alicia’s down time.  “I spend all of my free time with my daughter and family. We go for..." read more...

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The name AL Thompson has been synonymous with hardware in the Cayman Islands for many years.  The man behind the name, 91 year-old, Al Thompson Snr, started out small in the lumber business decades ago.  “I was in the lumber business and the original lumber shed was located at the Al Thompson Plaza in George Town, which has since been converted into stores.” Born on 24 January 1919, Mr Thompson is a proud family man. read more...

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Glenroy Miller has been a resident of the Cayman Islands since 1996 and has worked for Progressive Distributors since 2003 as Transportation Manager. He said that his job provides a sense of satisfaction. “Putting a smile on the face of my customers and overcoming one challenge at a time gives a sense of satisfaction and leaves me feeling fulfilled,” he said. Mr Miller is the married father of two daughters. read more...

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Rob Harris works at the Air Traffic Control Department at the Owen Roberts International Airport. When away from the aviation controls, Mr Harris likes coaching and playing softball, a game that he has been playing for 27 years. Mr Harris is also an avid marksman who has represented Cayman Islands in shooting at games especially in 2005-2007. Combining the two sports that require good co-ordination and reflexes, Mr Harris has enhanced... read more...

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Maria Robinson, better known as Penny, has lived in Cayman Brac for approximately 12 years, where she works at Brac Suds. Penny is a volunteer for the Red Cross of Cayman Brac and a member of the JamBrac community. In her spare time she likes to visit the elderly, whom she assists with cooking and shopping. She has a 17-year-old daughter, residing in Jamaica, who she tries to stay in contact with her as much as possible. read more...

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Eight-year-old Vitoria Buttrum attends Savannah Primary School.  According to her mother Simoni Alves, Vitoria is a gifted child academically and is a darling to other students, not to mention her teachers.  ”She is a very special child, and has been an honour roll student from the time she was at pre-school,” her mum says.  “Everywhere she goes, people just love her; she is a beautiful and intelligent little girl.” read more...

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Cleve Walters works as an Entertainment Manager and also as a Shows Presenter for O&M Promotions.  On his day off, he likes listening to music, with his favourites being R&B, Reggae and Jazz. He says he spends lots of fun time with his wife and family.  Mr Walters is a FIFA certified referee who officiates in football matches.  He loves the Cayman Islands because of its peace and tranquility and lovely people. read more...

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Seven-year-old Pierce Serrant is a third grader at Prospect Primary School in Grand Cayman.  “I really love my mum, Ann, and my little sister, Renne,” he says.  He is very active and enjoys art, sports, animals and the company of his friends. “Baseball is my favorite sport and I think that I get better at it each time that I play. I also enjoy playing tennis very much,” he says.   Like most young boys, he enjoys playing video games. read more...

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Eighteen year old Jordanna Tibbetts is a part-time student at UCCI Cayman Brac, where she takes classes in Math, Science, Spanish, English and Art. As an enthusiastic hobby artist, she enjoys drawing, singing and writing in her spare time.  “I would like to write and illustrate my very own fiction book one day,” Jordanna says about her creative goals.  Jordanna, who has three sisters and one brother, grew up in Cayman Brac and she just loves... read more...

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A financial controller for BCQS Caribbean region, Mark Keys, loves football.  Whenever he is away from work he is either playing football, weight training or fly-fishing.  Mr Keys plays fullback and right back positions on the Sunset Sports Club football team, and is famed for being an international player who represented his home country, Ireland, at the Under-18 level.  He hosted and planned a 6-a-side football tournament this year. read more...

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Kaela Moriah Ebanks, or just “KK” to her family and friends, is one of the youngest members of the United Women’s football team in Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands.  The 12-year-old joined the club last October and is said to be a promising addition to the squad, according to teammates.  Kaela has always been athletic but fell in love with football at age 10. She says football has helped her confidence in all areas of her life. read more...

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George Town Primary School Year 6 student, Anniekay Anderson, says her favourite subjects are Religion, Language and Social Studies.  Anniekay says she wants to become a police officer when she grows up.  She praises her mother, Suzette Anderson, who ensures that she has everything that she needs for school, and also helps her with homework.  Her mom says Anniekay has been able to achieve Honour Roll status at... read more...

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Women’s United footballer Shanice Nicole Monteith, popularly known as “Dinha”, is in her last year in John Gray High School.  Shanice loves playing football, play station, watching television as well as hanging out with her friends.  She is best known for playing attacking positions in the midfield and forward for her team. She plays for the Under-17 and the senior teams.  Shanice, who is a technically gifted and extremely skillful player... read more...

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Snooky Gomez came to the Cayman Islands in 2006 to be the nanny to two handsome boys. She loves them very much because they are lovely and huggable.  Before coming to Cayman, Ms Gomez was an Administrative Assistant to the Research and Extension Director of the Aurora State College of Technology in the Philippines.  When she is away from the job, she spends time honing her IT skills as well as reading about good parenting. read more...

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Elite Sports Club star player Chelsea Greene loves football and the teamwork it brings about.  National Women’s Technical Director Thiago Cunha says Chelsea is doing excellent for her age.  “She went to Jamaica with us and her performance was amazing,” he says.  According to the Elite Sports Club Technical Director, Gregory Ebanks, Chelsea is a good player.  “Chelsea has the potential to become a great player to me. read more...

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George Town-born Dave McLaughlin is a student at the University College of the Cayman Islands (UCCI) in Grand Cayman.  During his free time he loves playing football, studying and listening to music, which includes reggae, hip-hop and R&B.  He says he likes to be up-to-date with the latest developments so he follows all the news about the Cayman Islands and its people.  Mr McLaughlin considers his mother, Geneva McLaughlin, as his role model. read more...

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Cayman Islands’ national Under-17 team player, Alyssa Marie Chin, has been a leading scorer in the Under-17 2008-2009 football league.  Alyssa, known as “Silk”, says her dream is to become a national footballer in the future. She is called Silk because she is described as a smooth player who normally engages play in the midfield seamlessly.  According to the National Technical Director of the Under-17 women team, Thiago Cunha, Alyssa is... read more...

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Ashley Marie Borde joined the Women’s United Club last year after having played for the St Ignatius Club.  Also known as “Trini”, Ashley’s family hails from Trinidad and Tobago – the home of the Soca Warriors football team.  Ashley plays for Women’s United U-17, and Senior team as well as the Cayman Women’s National Team.  National Technical Director of the women’s team, Thiago Cunha, says Ashley is a talented player and... read more...

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Morris Mwai Mureithi is an accountant who has worked for KPMG Cayman and UBS.  His philosophy is ‘Never, never give up’ and true to this statement he is working persistently to find a job since leaving UBS in March this year.  Mureithi’s role model is his mother Beatrice Wathira who rose from a humble background of being a lowly paid schoolteacher to educate him through university. read more...

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John Gray High School student Matthew Suberan loves playing football and cricket. Just like his cricketing hero Chris Gayle, Matthew has been successful in both sports and was the leading scorer in the just-ended Boys Under-15 football tournament, where he steered his team Cayman Athletics Sports Club to victory.  While playing for Cayman’s Under-15 cricket team in Bahamas he copped the accolade of “Man of the Match”. read more...

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An avid cricket fan, George Town-born Edward Bodden is a student at the Pace High School on the George Hicks campus. At only 13 years-old, Edward says he has been playing cricket for nine years. He names swimming as his other favourite sport.  Edwards says he spends most of his time playing cricket except for when he is in class or studying.  He names West Indies cricketer Chris Gayle as his hero. read more...

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A native of Ontario, Canada, Katie Budden, moved to the Cayman Islands to work for Island Companies in George Town.  During her free time, she enjoys snorkeling and sitting on the beach and eating dinner in exquisite restaurants on the Island. She also enjoys boating.  “I also like to venture out with friends and catch a drink,” she says.  Her philosophy is that everything happens for a reason. read more...

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Comfort Suites’ employee, Renee Carter, is a member of the Cayman Islands’ national football team.  While playing for Cayman, he made history by being the first to score against the Jamaica’s national team since Theodore “Tappa” Whitmore took over as coach.  Mr Carter, who moved to the Cayman Islands in 2005, says he enjoys living here, saying the people are very welcoming and have a wonderful culture. read more...

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Beth Johnson is a student at Cayman Prep School on Smith Road in George Town.  Those close to Beth say she excels at everything she does. As a swimmer she is very good both in the pool and in the sea. However, her young age disqualifies her for competitive sea swims.  Beth also loves playing hockey and basketball, reading and art. Recently in basketball she won a medal in the “Coach Says” drill that was conducted by the... read more...

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native of the Philippines, Regino Catanghal migrated to the Cayman Islands in 2003.  He said that he has enjoyed his stay in Cayman as he is able to earn more money here, despite having left his home country where he worked as an engineer of the power generator.  If given another chance to work in the Islands after his roll over, Catanghal said he would wish to work for Caribbean Utilities Company (CUC) because this is... read more...

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Caymanian sportsman Jordan Downey has just graduated from high school.  During school break, he has been honing his skating skills at the Black Pearl Skating Park at Grand Harbour in Grand Cayman.  Jordan, who hopes to study at a university in the near future, says he loves the Cayman Islands because it is a place where people are free and can excel in anything they set their sights on. read more...

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Nine-year-old Jonathan Anderson is a student at St Ignatius Catholic School in George Town, Grand Cayman.  He says he is looking forward to entering the fifth grade next month.  “I had a wonderful summer holiday but I am looking forward to going back to school next week. I miss my friends and teachers, and I am looking forward to seeing them again,” he says.  He adds that he recently had a great time in Orlando, Florida. read more...

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Ten-year-old Brynn Evans loves to be active and loves challenges.  An avid sports enthusiast, Brynn is involved in soccer and flag football, swimming, and horseback riding, among others.  At the end of last school year, the First Baptist Christian School honoured her as the “Sports Person of the Year”.  Brynn strives very hard to obtain top marks during the school year.  “I just can’t be still when I’m outdoors... read more...

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Caymanian Kera Smith is the fellowship chairperson for the Rotaract Club of Grand Cayman.  Today (Tuesday, 25 August) she celebrates her 25th birthday. She is involved in organizing activities that include community service.  “I’m the captain for the ‘Meals on Wheels’ programme. It’s very rewarding and it’s something that I thoroughly enjoy,” she says.  “My team and I hand-deliver the meals and we spend as much time as we can..." read more...

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St Clair Vernon is a medical technician by profession.  During his free time, Mr Vernon watches sports and occasionally participates.  He says it’s great participating in sports, which helps build a good foundation for residents of the Cayman Islands.  He adds that he derives a lot of satisfaction from seeing the youth develop healthy exercise habits.  Mr Vernon is currently helping in the administration of sports in the high school system. read more...

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George Town-born Clifford Chotan is a Grade 8 student at the Cayman Academy on Walkers Road.  Outside of school hours, especially during the summer holidays, Clifford is involved in skating – a sport he loves dearly.  He says he is happy to make new friends such as the Manager of the Skate Park, Douglas Cameron, Aldington Scott, Jordan Downey and the many superstars who have visited the park under the auspices of... read more...

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Kalama Bennett hails from the parish of St Elizabeth in Jamaica. She now resides in Grand Cayman with her husband and three children. She especially loves the tranquility, the economic stability and religious freedom of the Cayman Islands.  Mrs Bennett is a Policy Service Holder Representative at Sagicor General Insurance and is proud to be a member of that team.  She believes in the importance of excellent in service. read more...

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Tuni Carter came to Cayman Islands from Honduras in 2004 and is currently working for the Mario and Sons company.  When away from work, Mr Carter loves playing football as well as listening to Reggae music, with his favourite musician being Beenie Man. He also has a “heart” for Soca music.  Mr Carter is the Captain of the Tigers Football Club, saying the Cayman Islands offers him the opportunity to pursue his football career. read more...

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Brianna Ashley Hydes, popularly known as “Beezy or “Bri”, plays defence for the Women’s United Football Club and Under-20 and Under-17 national teams.  This St Ignatius Catholic School student is the daughter of Brian Hydes who once represented the Scholars International Football Club.  She was “Defender of the Year” for the Under-17 in 2006; “Defender of the Year” for 2007-2008 in the Under-15 category... read more...

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Austrian-born Nadja Url works as a Store Manager in De Bag Man shop, which is part of the Island Companies in Grand Cayman.  She has been living in the Cayman Islands since November 2006.  Ms Url, who will be getting married later this month, will soon to be known as Mrs Hanspeter. No wonder she likes the company of her significant other, Klemens Hanspeter.  When she is away from work she likes reading, visiting the beach, snorkeling... read more...

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Retired pool attendant, John Peart, is a stickler for cleanliness. He believes that a clean environment contributes to good health.  In fact, he was the winner of the Stingray Award for cleanliness when he worked at a local resort.  Mr Peart, a resident of Bodden Town, says when he worked in East End he would always stop at the Public Beach to pick up garbage on a voluntary basis. read more...

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Roger McLaughlin says he’s extremely proud to be Caymanian.  “I love the diversity that makes Cayman what it is, and I hope to see the youth of Cayman excel and live out their dreams,” he says.  “Caymanians are creative and thoughtful people with endless potential and possibilities. We must always seek to enjoy life because we have one life and everything we do must be to the best of our ability.” read more...

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Leya Tajera Yassani Neil is a student of Heritage High School and an avid football fan.  “I like to dance and play football. My goal in life is to become a professional footballer and a part-time dancer,” she says.  Naturally, her free time is taken by football practice and music. To reach her two- fold goal Leya practices most of the days especially during the current summer holiday.  Football runs in the family, with her brother, Robert Ijon Neil... read more...

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George Town-born Tatiana Kristal Ramoon attends PACE High School in George Town and is the daughter of Caymanian footballer Lee Ramoon.  Outside of school hours, Tatiana plays football and enjoys music and art.  Her role model is Real Madrid’s striker Christiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro, because of his stint as a former Manchester United player.  Tatiana says she enjoys the Cayman Islands because the country is sunny and has long... read more...

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A recent graduate from John Gray High School, Raheem Robinson is looking forward to pursue studies at University College of Cayman Islands.  Raheem’s dream is playing professional football. He is a self-driven young man despite his age, and is normally seen practicing on his own with minimal supervision.  According to coach Ernie “Gillie” Seymour, Raheem is a multi-talented player who has also been doing well academically. read more...

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Originally from Toronto, Canada, Patrick Shaunessy previously lived in Japan for six years.  He speaks fluent Japanese and is happy to have made the move to Grand Cayman to serve as General Manager of Business Services at Aall & Company.  “The Cayman Islands have been great. The weather is beautiful and everyone that I have met, both at work and in a social setting, have all been very gracious and kind,” he said. read more...

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From a small town in northern Italy, Johanna Unterholzner moved to the Cayman Islands in May 2004.  Upon her arrival in the Islands, she worked at the Grand Old House restaurant for two years as a waitress and bartender. Today, she is part-owner of Temptation Italian lingerie and beachwear boutique.  Her years working in the hospitality industry have provided her with a discerning culinary taste. read more...

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Durl Ebanks has been a “tourism ambassador” since 2000, while his father and grandfather were among Cayman’s pioneers in the tourism industry many decades ago.  “Both my father and grandfather used to take visitors to the Island on fishing tours back in the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s.”  Today, Mr Ebanks works as a taxi driver catering mainly to cruise ship visitors and hotel guests.  “I love giving tours of the Cayman Islands..." read more...

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Adrian Dawkins is married and is the father of two children: a three-year-old son and a three-month-old daughter.  Originally from Jamaica, Mr Dawkins has been living in the Cayman Islands since 2003 and had represented his former club, Colors International, at a football tournament in Cuba in 2006.  “I love playing football and I play with a group of friends each week behind the Town Hall at the John A. Cumber Primary School in West Bay,” he said. read more...

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Chanelle Scott is a nine-year-old student at Savannah Primary School and will be entering Year 5 in September. She is also a student at KRI Performing Arts School and has been dancing for the past two years.  She recently attended a dance camp in Miami where she won a competition and a scholarship to attend the MUSE Dance camp in Los Angeles.  Chosen for her passion and potential, Chanelle is looking forward to a career in dancing. read more...

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Peter Carlowe works as a sales representative at the Cayman Islands Brewery.  When not marketing the beer product, Mr Carlowe goes fishing, canoeing and mountain climbing. He also plays football.  Not only is he happy working for a beer company but has recently been involved in the promotion of the Caybrew Football League where he has been encouraging both old and young players. read more...

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Felix Manzanares is a youth pastor at the Church of God Chapel on Walkers Road in George Town.  His interests include music and sports, especially football, which he plays for Cayman’s national Under-17 and Under-18 football teams as a goalkeeper.  As for the youth, he would like to see them live a purposeful life that overcomes the challenges that are facing them.  “ I would like to see an atmosphere... read more...

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East End resident Vernie Watler-Harris can be considered a football mom.  She is the mother of Irvid Harris, the captain of Bodden Town Football Club’s division one team.  She urges residents not to give up on the youth of Cayman Islands.  “When we give them a listening ear we are going to address most of their problems and they will come back to the fold,” she says. “Most of them will indeed turn a new leaf and be better citizens.” read more...

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Nicole “Nikki” Giuffre is quite an astute footballer who keenly competes with the best women players in the Cayman Islands.  Ms Giuffre, who began her sporting career at St Ignatius Catholic School, praises the efforts of Technical Director of the Under-23 national women’s team Thiago Cunha and coach Bobby McLaren.  She has been playing football for six years and is a self-professed lover of Manchester United team in the UK. read more...

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Natalia McLaughlin works with LIME at Galleria Plaza in the Seven Mile Beach area of Grand Cayman.  Her hobbies include football, fishing and playing with her kids. Her favourite types of music are Spanish music, soca and R&B.  Ms McLaughlin says she has no role model but is excited about her kids.  “I just live one day at a time and enjoy life everyday as I watch my kids grow every day,” she says. read more...

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Aldington “Pama” Scott loves rock music and skating.  He says he is a fully-fledged skater and would not mind learning more about street skating. He began skateboarding in 2003 and would like to become a professional skater.  “I always like trying something new every time. When I get to the skate park, I like thinking out of the box all the time,” he says.  He says his biggest motivators are Steve Myers and Brian Myers who assisted.... read more...

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