Topic: Education
Breeze Fusion goes 5k
The Breeze Fusion road run and walk is staged soon over a longer distance and will have a new champion.
Sports stars spread anti-bullying message in schools
Sports celebrities rally to spread anti-bullying messages.
Cayman’s first radio station back on air
The International College of the Cayman Islands has relaunched the island's first radio station to help build radio careers for Caymanian students.
Hannah is calling all heroes
At least 100 Cayman residents have signed up to attend the second Heroes for Hannah shave event on Friday.
In search of a united Cayman
It seems Premier Alden McLaughlin has an incomplete understanding of where the Cayman Compass stands on immigration and the local economy. Let us respond to some of his concerns.
Civil Service role central to reform
Despite a number of failed attempts to reorganize and downsize the public sector, Cayman’s top civil servant insists that government managers must lead the latest effort.
Passport2Success relocates
The Passport2Success program is relocating to the University College of the Cayman Islands.
Consultant’s report calls for schools shake-up
A move to put some government schools under private sector control has been proposed despite concerns that a “business minded” approach to education could see some children pushed to the margins.
Fees necessary for waste collection outsourcing
Ernst and Young’s review of public services recommends the outsourcing of waste collection in the Cayman Islands, but recognizes the need to first establish a system for paying for the service.
Hands-on business course reaches out to students
A new business program that merges classroom learning with on-the-job training has taken on its first two students.
Math teacher’s Syria aid mission
A Cayman Islands teacher spent his summer in Turkey working with Syrian refugees, who have fled the brutal civil war in their homeland.
CARE promotes Paws for Wine
A barking good time is expected to be had at the Paws for Wine fundraiser at 7 p.m. Sept. 20 at Ristorante Pappagallo.
Childhood cancers awareness month
Victoria Gray, project coordinator of the Cayman Islands Cancer Society, sheds light on childhood cancers in observation of Childhood Cancers Awareness Month.
Business in brief
A roundup of local business briefs.
Cayman stands up to bullies
An anti-bullying campaign will hit the shores of Cayman next month to raise awareness and help prevent child suicide.
Enterprise City, college promote tech education
CEC has partnered with the University College of the Cayman Islands to promote science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education.
EY report: Gov’t should sell assets, outsource services
The potential sale of $65 million worth of government land and the outsourcing of all public sector medical operations were among the recommendations made for the short-to-medium term in a government consultant’s report released Tuesday afternoon.
Students celebrate International Literacy Day
Cayman joins worldwide celebrations of International Literacy Day.
An invitation to participate in intelligent debate
Readers are invited to make their views known on the caymancompass.com online forum.
Miss Cayman Lindsay Japal Ready to hand over the crown
As Lindsay Japal’s reign as Miss Cayman comes to an end, she talks about her experiences, opportunities and plans for the future.
Online poll: Economy, crime lead list of Cayman’s biggest issues
The economy and the cost of living, along with crime, remain Cayman’s biggest issues, according to respondents to a caymancompass.com online poll.
Pension cases stagger through courts
Nearly a year since the Cayman Islands complaints commissioner declared nonpayment of worker pensions “a national crisis,” instances of pension violations being resolved through the court system appear to be few and far between.
Events set to mark Alzheimer’s Month
Educational seminars, a dress-down day, support group meetings, and a 5K walk/run are among events planned in observance of World Alzheimer’s Day on Sept. 21.
Official: Credit card expenses ‘not in public interest’
A senior civil servant says it's not in the public interest to disclose government credit card statements.
Premier: ‘One man, one vote’ in place by 2017 election
One man, one vote is back on government's agenda.
Freedom of – or from? – information
Redacting information relating to who used government credit cards and where they used them undermines the spirit of the Freedom of Information Law.
Ministry records leave out card charge details
Confusing and incomplete records of govenment credit cards statements are issued related to former officials in the Ministry of Education.
Business in brief
A roundup of local business briefs.
Accreditation for ICCI renewed through 2018
The International College of the Cayman Islands has had its international accreditation renewed.
Grants help 16 students with college expenses
Sixteen first-year college students won’t have to worry about paying for living expenses thanks to a grant provided by the National Council of Voluntary Organizations.
Queen’s Badge, MBE recipient turns 100
Elizabeth Hurlston, one of four Quincentennial Ambassadors for George Town in 2003, turned 100 last week.
‘Mangrove Man’ inspired by world travel
Cayman based educator and conservationist, Martin Keeley, continues to expand the Marvelous Mangrove education program
Business in brief
A roundup of business briefs from the community.
Students dive in to marine industry
Six high school students who want to pursue a career in the dive industry recently completed a marine training course in Little Cayman.
Brac kids thankful for smashing time
Tennis on the Brac is gradually flourishing. Two years ago, there was barely a child on the Sister Island who had ever tried tennis.
Cayman education: A new year with new hopes
We hope all of Cayman's students are afforded the opportunity for unlimited and unimpeded success. Their future, and Cayman's future, depend on it.
Meeting addresses agricultural issues
Problems with thieves, lack of support and funding are major issues facing Cayman’s small number of farmers, a group of them told the Agriculture Society.
Premier: Ministers have travel policy
Premier Alden McLaughlin says the territory's ministers are required to report business travel spending.
Education officials tout school successes
The Cayman Islands school system made as much progress in its exam results in two years as the U.K. made in over a decade, according to Chief Education Officer Shirley Wahler.
New teachers experience Cayman culture
Newly appointed teachers are given a cultural tour by representatives of the Tourism and Education departments.
Orientation dates for public schools announced
Government has announced orientation dates and times for public schools.
Pay review under way, teachers told
Teachers were told on Wednesday that a review of their pay and conditions has been authorized.
Schools chief to lead gov’t reform unit
Schools chief Mary Rodrigues is leaving the Ministry of Education after being appointed to lead a new unit responsible for making cuts across the civil service.
Officials to review practices to contain chikungunya virus
Public health and border control agencies will meet soon to determine a best practice approach to contain the chikungunya virus at ports and airports.
Walk for the Cure set for October
The annual CIBC FirstCaribbean Walk for the Cure has been scheduled for Oct. 5 in Cayman.
Cayman’s seafarers
The role of the Caymanian seafarers was highlighted at this year's International Day of the Seafarer.
Students awarded international grants
Sixteen students will receive grants to attend overseas universities and colleges.
Pencils down: Who’s responsible for schools report?
Education officials must clarify who determined what edits were made to school behavior report.
Educator claims she didn’t alter report
A veteran educator has denied any involvement in “altering or doctoring” a damning report on behavior in Cayman’s schools.
George Town Landfill: 25 years of broken promises
Cayman Islands legislators have discussed the problems with the George Town Landfill, appointed committees, commissioned studies and made promises they haven't kept for almost a quarter of a century.
Moore joins Mustangs
A young Caymanian basketball player continues to reach new heights.
Truman Bodden receives honorary doctorate
Attorney Truman Bodden receives an honorary law doctorate from the school named after him.
Kids clothes store donates to NCVO
Kids Karma Closet clothing store is donating its unsold items to the National Council of Voluntary Organisations.
ICCI’s president: Supporting his message, supporting his school
Not only has new ICCI President David Marshall been unafraid to speak candidly, he's letting his own money do some talking as well. The Cayman community ought to consider following suit.
President’s donation kicks off funding drive
International College of the Cayman Islands President David Marshall has dug into his own pockets with a $10,000 donation to help fund improvements at the school.
Kids sponsored for karate program
Ten underprivileged kids are reaping the benefits of practicing martial arts, thanks to local sponsors of the Purple Dragon Martial Arts scholarship program.
Passport2Success students sought
The Passport2Success training program is looking for its latest round of participants.
Mothballed education law back in motion
Legislation modernizing Cayman’s education system, including outlawing strapping and moving towards free schooling for all, will finally be enacted next year, according to officials.
Online poll: Jury out on academy-style public schools
Most respondents either didn't know anything about UK-style school acadamies or didn't know enough about them to decide if they would be a good system for the Cayman Islands to adopt.
Cayman's art heritage strengthened by donations
National Gallery of the Cayman Islands acquires two new artworks to add to its growing permanent collection
Business input ‘key’ to tourism school success
Hospitality leaders are being urged to transform their boats, back offices and kitchens into training centers for young Caymanian students to learn the tourism trade on the “front lines.”
Students expose gaps in public transport system
A lack of public transportation is preventing teens from participating in after-school programs, according to a 2013-2014 report conducted by the Cayman Islands Youth Assembly.
Disability policy progresses after public feedback
Residents raise concerns during a public consultation process for the recently drafted Cayman Islands disability policy 2014-2033.
Six set for Youth Olympics
The Cayman Islands Olympic Committee is sending a team of six athletes, five team officials and one reporter to China for the Youth Olympic Games next month.
Summer camps prompt questions
As children head to summer activity camps,, questions are being raised about whether camps should be regulated.
Cayman schools: Welcoming others into the discussion
While British academy operator ARK isn’t a candidate to take over Cayman Islands public schools, their experience and willingness to advise could prove most valuable.
Dolphins made another splash
The Miami Dolphins returned to Cayman to give the burgeoning youth flag football scene a boost and for two days the kids enjoyed learning the game’s basics from the pro coaches.
Academies no ‘magic bullet’ for Cayman schools
UK academy operator ARK says it has no plans to run schools in the Cayman Islands, despite speculation that government is looking to partner with the charity.
Chikungunya cases spur strategic talks
The emergence of chikungunya cases in Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac has prompted public health officials to meet to discuss how to tackle the mosquito-borne virus.
Miami Dolphins swim back for second stint at Annex
The Miami Dolphins are back in the Cayman Islands to help grow youth flag football.
Online Poll: Cable television most popular
Cable service is the most common method of television reception in the Cayman Islands, according to the results of a Cayman Compass online poll.
National Internship Program places first intern
Chaquira Hodgson, the first successful candidate of the National Internship Program, began her internship in May.
