Topic: Education
ICCI celebrates 45th anniversary
The International College of the Cayman Islands, which marked its 45th anniversary Thursday, has been “a story of the little engine that could,” said President Emerita Dr. Elsa Cummings, who, with her husband Hugh Cummings, founded the territory’s first institution of higher education.
Students awarded in regional poster competition
Clifton Hunter High School student Anissa Hoyte and Cayman Prep and High School student Tijana Parker have been recognized for their entries in the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association Environmental Poster Competition.
Remittances: Have cash, will travel
The continuing drama of remittance services in the Cayman Islands illustrates the sensitivity of our jurisdiction’s position in the financial marketplace.
Third generation lawyer joins family firm
Travis Alan Ritch was called to the Bar of the Cayman Islands on Sept. 17 in a ceremony similar to one held 39 years earlier.
Proud of Them: Vitoria Buttrum recognized for academic achievements
Vitoria Buttrum, 13, of Bodden Town is the youngest recipient of the Proud of Them award, which she received for her achievements in academics.
Scholarship offered to doctors for specialist training
The Cayman Islands Seafarers Association will sponsor two Caymanian doctors over the next four years as they train to become specialists.
Crowds turn out for cancer fair
The Cayman Islands Society hosted a Conquering Cancer health fair Saturday to help raise awareness of the disease and encourage the public to take proactive measures to combat it.
Economy expands 1.4 percent, consumer prices fall sharply
The Cayman Islands economy expanded by an estimated 1.4 percent, buoyed by strong growth in the hotel and restaurant, and real estate, rental and business services segments.
Engaging our community in our schools
KPMG's suggested model of "Cayman Partnership Schools" provides the disruptive discontinuity that our long under-performing school system desperately requires.
Film production company coming to Cayman
A film production company is planning to set up shop in the Cayman Islands with the aim of nurturing local talent and making movies here.
New alumni group to tackle community issues
The Cayman chapter of the Northern Caribbean University Alumni Association was formally inaugurated last week.
UCCI teaching programs receive accreditation
Teacher-training programs at the University College of the Cayman Islands recently received validation by the Joint Board of Teacher Education.
Inductees, honorees to be added to Scuba Hall of Fame
Inductees and honorees to be celebrated at 2015 International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame event on Oct 2.
Dailey promotes kids riding more
The vibrant Cayman cycling scene is gradually attracting youngsters into the sport, which was an obvious fact at last week’s time trial.
British Schools Fair this week
Seventeen schools will be featured at a British Schools Fair at the Westin resort on Friday and Saturday.
Cadets seek recruits, elect new board
The Cadet Corps is seeking new recruits. Enrollment is open through Sept. 28.
Cause of Red Bay Primary School illness still unknown
Two weeks after more than 100 students and teachers at Red Bay Primary School were taken ill after eating lunch, little information about the cause of the outbreak has been released.
Peace Day 'flash mob' planned for Cayman
The Family Resource Centre is inviting Cayman Islands residents to join people around the world in celebrating the International Day of Peace on Sept. 21.
Finlason's brilliance earns coveted academy place
Ethan “E” Finlason is one of Cayman’s top roller hockey players in a pool of talented youngsters who are raising the sport’s profile locally – and his brilliance has earned him a place in a top hockey academy in Canada.
Academy-style schools proposed for Cayman
Independent governing bodies made up of business leaders, parents and former students should be put in charge of Cayman’s schools, according to a consultant's report.
Cancer Society health fair offers free screenings
Health screenings, cancer prevention information and access to physicians will be part of the Conquering Cancer event on Saturday.
Eleven students awarded John Gray Memorial grants
Eleven students studying for their first higher education degrees overseas have been awarded grants from the John Gray Memorial Fund Committee.
Getting to know your genes
Cancer is a genetic disease in the sense that all cancers arise as a result of some changes in the genetic makeup of a cell in the body.
Gift of dictionaries from Rotary Sunrise boosts junior literacy
Students in government primary schools got a boost on Literacy Day last week when the Rotary Sunrise Club donated almost 700 illustrated dictionaries to all Year Five students.
Public education: Cayman's most important test
The general tenor of the inspection reports on Cayman Islands government schools is not surprising — but it is scathing.
Violent robbery creates 'climate of fear,' judge says
James Romano Whittaker was sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment Thursday for robbing a couple at knifepoint late last year as they were sitting on a seawall in George Town.
Poor teaching blamed for school failures
Inspectors were highly critical of teaching standards across Cayman’s schools in a series of damning reports that recommend substantial changes across the islands’ education system.
More families opting for private schools
More parents in the Cayman Islands are opting to send their children to private schools, new statistics show. Both the Cayman International School and Triple C have added staff and classrooms after reporting record enrollment figures for the 2015/16 academic year.
CIFEC reopening postponed
The start of the new school year at Cayman Islands Further Education Centre has been delayed.
Enterprise City gives office space to marine institute
The Central Caribbean Marine Institute will have a Grand Cayman presence in the special economic zone.
Nixon is buoyant with Dolphins
The Maples Dolphins flag football side was so poor last season that they did not win a match. Under those circumstances, it’s a wonder the nucleus of the side returned this term, possibly facing more embarrassment.
On Literacy Day, minister cites local issues
Education Minister Tara Rivers said there are still students leaving school without the reading and writing skills they need for the modern workplace.
One year later: Anyone remember the EY report?
Twelve months after the release of the EY report, we look up to see that the public sector has been downsized neither in size nor scope.
Cayman teacher’s mission supports Syrian refugees
An image of a lifeless child washed up on a Turkish beach has stirred emotions and galvanized public attention to a growing refugee crisis in Europe. For John Gray High School teacher Ted Todd, the picture hit closer to home.
Cayman government working on pay inequity
Civil service leaders insist they are still seeking to address concerns over pay inequality across government.
Woman gets into character to promote reading program
One woman has taken to the street to make a point – there is a need to teach Caymanian children to read.
Five YCLA finalists chosen
The Young Caymanian Leaders Foundation on Friday named three women and two men as finalists for the top spot in 2015’s annual awards contest, choosing among musicians, health professionals and finance experts.
School sickness outbreak investigation continues
The majority of the approximately 100 students and teachers taken ill at Red Bay Primary School last week had returned to class by Friday.
Caymanian artist, student exhibits in Missouri
Young Caymanian artist exhibits his work in Columbia, Missouri while undertaking a degree in fine arts.
More than 100 primary students fall ill at school
More than 100 students at Red Bay Primary School fell ill after the school’s lunch period on Wednesday afternoon.
Comins did CrossFit on vacation
Gill Comins is one of those annoying people who is so super-fit that even when on vacation they spend most of their time in a gym.
Little aces serve and volley again
Tennis coaching for kids living in Grand Cayman’s outer districts kicks off again from Monday, thanks to sponsorship by Cayman National.
Education officials defend public schools inspection reports
Education officials have defended their decision to bring in a British inspection team to assess standards in Cayman’s schools.
School inspections: A welcome ‘first step’ toward improvement
Q. Why did the ministry have an independent U.K. consultant inspect Cayman’s schools? A. “Because it was the proper thing to do. That’s why.”
Deadline extended for labor and pensions bills feedback
The deadline has been extended by one month for the public to provide feedback on the proposed Labour Relations Bill and the National Pensions (Amendment Bill, 2015).
'Shark Talk' aims to change attitudes
Hundreds of schoolchildren will get to question filmmakers and scientists about sharks as part of a new three-day event, Cayman Shark Talk.
Students celebrate exam success
The exam performance of students in Cayman’s public schools continues to edge steadily upward.
'Paws for Wine' fundraiser set for September
Cayman Animal Rescue Enthusiasts host fun-filled event for Cayman's furry friends
New labor bill: Bad for business, bad for employees
The proposed “Labour Relations Bill, 2015” is an anti-business screed that will benefit neither employees nor employers and will result in increased unemployment in the Cayman Islands – especially among young people just starting out on their career paths.
Pay increase for long-serving teachers
Long-serving public school teachers who have not seen pay increases in several years will get one this year.
An argument AGAINST the Labour Relations Bill
An argument against the proposed Labour Relations Bill, 2015 submitted by James Bergstrom.
An argument FOR the Labour Relations Bill
An argument for the proposed Labour Relations Bill, 2015 submitted by George R. Ebanks.
Half of residence test takers get 75 percent or higher
More than half of the 240 people who sat the Immigration Department’s permanent residence exam between May and July answered at least 75 percent of the questions correctly.
School inspections highlight flaws
Inspection reports on all government schools show that standards are “simply not good enough” for the long term, says Education Minister Tara Rivers.
The costs of compliance: What will labor law require?
Cayman's businesses will have to spend time and money figuring out the latest rendition of government's employment requirements.
YMCA to run government after-school program
The YMCA of the Cayman Islands will run the Ministry of Education’s Extended After School Care Programme, which serves 1,500 children.
Business in brief
A roundup of local business briefs.
Butler aims for Olympic plunge
Lara Butler has realistic ambitions of representing the Cayman Islands as a swimmer next year at the Rio Olympics, which is why she is making the most of her final long vacation before the exhausting months of preparation start in a couple of weeks.
Cayman student beats thousands in essay competition
Martina Watler, 13, a student at St. Ignatius Catholic School, has been named junior runner-up in the Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition 2015, from among 7,200 junior entries, and will be invited to Buckingham Palace to accept her prize.
Triathlete helps literacy projects
A local triathlete has just finished the first of five extremely challenging sporting events to raise funds for literacy projects in Cayman and Guatemala.
Registration begins for 'Walkers Art Club'
The National Gallery's 'Walkers Art Club' is accepting registrations.
Students bound for UK network at Gov't House
A reception drew 50 people, mostly current and former students, to the Governor’s House to mingle and network, joined by Premier Alden McLaughlin, Deputy Governor Franz Manderson and Minister of Education Tara Rivers.
First hospitality graduates hired locally
School of Hospitality Studies graduates find jobs in the industry.
Young Caymanians embrace a sustainable future
Thirteen teenagers learned about sustainability and environmental issues thanks to United World Colleges.
Audit slams Nation Building expenses
A report by Cayman's auditor general is highly critical of the former Nation Building Fund, but the country's former premier defends the program.
K-Fit seminars first of many
The prospect of recruiting new members to Olympic level in tae kwon do at the recently opened K-Fit TKD school in George Town is not an idle boast.
Artist David Bridgeman donates works to National Gallery
Award-winning artist David Bridgeman has donated two works to the permanent collection of the National Gallery.
Bush defends Nation Building program
Opposition leader responds to recent Compass editorial on the auditor general's report.
Fishermen warned over illegal shark fishing
Fishermen have been warned that catching sharks is now illegal in the Cayman Islands under the new National Conservation Law.
Seaman's son dedicates his call to the Bar
Cayman’s newest attorney, an aeronautical communications engineer and son of a seaman, was called to the Bar of the Cayman Islands last week.
Speed limit immobility: Sign of the times
It is difficult to think of an act of governance more simple than setting a speed limit.
Business in brief
A roundup of local business briefs.
