Topic: Education
Governor stages networking event for Cayman's UK students
When the governor’s reception kicks off on Friday evening, students and sponsors will mark the second and most ambitious effort yet for the Cayman Connection UK organization.
Release of Nation Building Fund audit delayed
A government audit report into the Nation Building Fund, initially set to be released today, will now be made public on Aug. 17.
Eight recruits join police ranks
The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service welcomed eight new Caymanian recruits to its ranks.
The hidden costs of permanent residence applications
Unstated costs involved in applying for permanent residence can add thousands of dollars to what is an already pricey endeavor for those seeking to remain in Cayman for the rest of their lives.
Date set for annual Hedge Funds Care benefit
Hedge Funds Care Cayman will host its 11th annual 'Open Your Heart to the Children' benefit at the Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman on Nov. 21.
19 students intern at CUC for summer
Nineteen students are participating in a vocational and internship program at Caribbean Utilities Company this summer.
Native son excels in surgery
Dr. Neely Panton, son of Cayman National Hero Ormond L. Panton, is a medical pioneer who practices general surgery in Canada. The lessons his parents taught him made a big impression.
Orientation dates for public schools announced
Government has released the orientation dates for the 2015-16 school year.
Most MLAs not ready to take sides
The members of the Legislative Assembly are not yet revealing where they stand on the issue of whether a cruise berthing facility should be built in George Town Harbour.
Ex-Merrill Lynch banker takes on male-dominated Islamic industry
Samina Akram left her job at Merrill Lynch International Bank six years ago to start her own consultancy in London specializing in Shariah-compliant finance. Now she’s seeking to empower women in male-dominated Islamic banking.
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.
Stray dogs targeted after attack on governor Kilpatrick
Out-of-control dogs are being targeted following an attack on Cayman Islands Governor Helen Kilpatrick and continued attacks on endangered blue iguanas at the Botanic Park.
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.
Brac library gets a face-lift
After 20 years of use, and through two hurricanes, Ivan and Paloma, the old carpet in the Cayman Brac public library has been replaced with new carpet tiles.
Caymanian neurologist completes studies abroad
Now a board-certified neurologist with the American Academy of Psychiatry and Neurology and a Caymanian, Dr. Wendell Bobb is heading home to share his hard earned talents.
Cayman by the numbers
A collection of facts and figures from the new Cayman Islands Compendium of Statistics.
Fundraising event helps Cayman's future performers
Selita Ebanks hosts a fundraising event for George Town Primary School, raising funds to equip a new theater at the school.
CITA opposes proposed cruise berthing facility plan
The Cayman Islands Tourism Association is opposing government’s current proposal to establish cruise berthing facilities in George Town Harbour.
Ministry of Health passes audit for first time
The Ministry of Health for the first time received an unqualified opinion from the Office of the Auditor General on an audit, which covered the ministry’s 2012-2013 fiscal year.
Triple C students score 100 percent in AP calculus
Students at Triple C High School are celebrating a 100 percent pass rate in their Advanced Placement calculus exam.
Accused child abuser permitted to travel to Jamaica
A school aide, accused of indecently assaulting seven minor girls, received court permission to travel to Jamaica this week.
Toastmasters announce new board
The Grand Cayman Toastmasters Club is welcoming a new president and board members.
Primary school aide charged with indecent assault
A Bodden Town teenager who worked as special support aide in the Cayman Islands government school system faces 10 charges of indecent assault on minors.
A budget-busting boondoggle in school construction
The construction of three new high schools could have been a crowning achievement for the Cayman Islands. Instead, through reckless mismanagement, the government's largest capital project ever ventured has degenerated into a public sector economic disaster.
The tradition of Miss Cayman Islands
Weekender chats to past and present Miss Cayman Islands pageant winners.
Auditor: Ministry took 'unnecessary risks' with student safety
Thirty months after opening to students, Clifton Hunter High School still does not have its certificate of occupancy, according to a new auditor general’s report.
Audit finds schools projects overran by $25 million, former education minister interfered
A new Auditor General's report says the Ministry of Education wasted more than $25 million and violated the Public Management and Finance Law with the 2009 to 2013 building projects.
The 'sanitized' schools report: Mystery solved
Mary Rodrigues, then chief officer of the Ministry of Education, ordered her staff members to rewrite a highly critical report on behavior in Cayman Islands government schools, according to emails the ministry fought to withhold from public view.
Inspectors return home after arsenic tests, will return later
International health and environment inspectors have returned to their Jamaica headquarters after testing several people and taking both ground and water samples in efforts to assess local arsenic contamination in Frank Sound.
Wine school graduates 10 with Level 2 Awards
Wineschool 3 recently saw some of its students obtain WSET Level 2 Awards in Wines & Spirits certifications after successfully completing the 28-hour course.
Motorcyclists ride to benefit rescue dogs
Motorcyclists were out in force at the weekend for a cross-island ride to help raise funds for animal rescue group Canine Friends.
Education chief ordered report changes
A highly critical report of behavior management in Cayman’s schools was extensively cut at the request of the chief officer in the Ministry of Education, emails released under the Freedom of Information Law suggest.
Testing under way for arsenic poisoning
Two health and science teams arrived in Cayman on Wednesday to test at least two dozen people in the Frank Sound area for arsenic poisoning and measure ground and water contamination.
Caymanian seafaring way of life declining
Caymanians made their living from the sea but we might soon be saying “good bye” to the last generation of seafarers and the seafaring way of life.
Children and Family Services director retires
Alicia "Jen" Dixon is retiring from her government post after 33 years of service effective Sept. 1.
Cruise berthing: Where is its proper place?
How, and where, does cruise berthing fit in with plans for downtown, Grand Cayman’s tourism strategy, and the Cayman Islands’ lengthy list of major capital projects and other priorities?
Athletic kids dominate awards
The Cayman Islands Football Association held its annual awards evening over the weekend and Cayman Athletic, the youngest team in the league, attracted most of the honors.
Two-thirds of students to graduate from tourism school
Cayman’s new tourism school could accept as many as 50 students into the program in September after a successful first year with 16 youngsters expected to graduate.
Tyson joins UWI Open Campus
Catherine Tyson has joined the University of the West Indies Open Campus as its Cayman representative.
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.
PE teachers get professional development workout
Fourteen physical education teachers from public and private primary schools under their PE training last week.
UCCI reconsiders job cuts
The new leadership of the University College of the Cayman Islands is hoping to improve the institution’s perilous financial position without adopting some of the more radical cost-cutting measures recommended in a recent report.
Construction industry builds links with students
Nine keen high school and college students with interests in the field of construction got some first-hand experience and mentoring in the industry.
Labor bill raises retirement age to 65
A new labor bill, out for public consultation, could raise the retirement age to 65. It also increases maternity leave and creates new protections for whistleblowers.
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.
Pines residents get therapeutic paws
Residents of the Pines Retirement Home had an unusual visitor this week when Chase, a 5-year-old Doberman Pinscher, dropped by.
Brac graduates 22 students
Twenty-two students graduating from Layman E. Scott Sr. High School saw a large turn out by residents at Aston Rutty Civic Centre on Saturday.
Lighthouse students make the grade
Nine students were honored at Lighthouse School on Tuesday in a graduating ceremony.
Takeover an option for low-performing schools
Underperforming schools can be placed under new management or closed down completely, under government’s new Education Bill.
Applause, applause! CayFilm has impressive premiere
The inaugural CayFilm Cayman International Film Festival came off like a well-produced, brilliantly directed and slickly edited Oscar winner.
Workforce agency doesn't track success
The National Workforce Development Fund doesn't track how many clients find jobs through the program.
Public invited to Education Bill meetings
A series of meetings will be held over the next two weeks in which members of the public are being invited to give feedback on a proposed Education Bill.
Cayman's principal education lesson: Subtraction by division
Does Cayman have the will to deal with our "segregated" school system?
Summer activities for Cayman's pre-teens
An overview of some of the multitude of summer camps available for young children in Cayman.
Finance Committee debate: School access and the Bill of Rights
Questions were raised during a Finance Committee hearing on the country’s education budget about whether policies that prevent the children of foreign workers from accessing free schooling in the public education system were incompatible with the Bill of Rights.
Miller: Block foreigners from civil service college
North Side MLA Ezzard Miller wants to block non-Caymanian civil servants from taking further education courses through the civil service college.
Exhibit showcases students' artwork
The Cayman Islands National Gallery is hosting an exhibition of student artwork from Walkers Art Clubs programs at the Gallery.
Cayman National tennis is a hit with kids
The children of North Side, East End, West Bay and Bodden Town are deriving great benefit from tennis lessons thanks to sponsorship from Cayman National.
Auditors Oversight Authority funding questioned
Members of Finance Committee said the Auditors Oversight Authority should be fully funded by the audit firms that benefit from regulation.
Health screening required for all new school students
All new students entering government or private schools will need health screenings and be up to date on vaccines.
ICCI launches online learning
The International College of the Cayman Islands is launching a new online learning program, starting in July for students in its Bachelor of Business Administration Program.
Rolston Anglin disqualified from driving
Former minister and deputy premier Rolston Anglin was fined $650 and disqualified from driving for 15 months after pleading guilty to being in charge of a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.
New Education Bill: Limitless possibilities for Cayman's children
The pathway toward the positive transformation of our society does not wind through the fields of immigration or even economics, but through the classrooms of our schools.
Problems at Lighthouse School
Staff at the Lighthouse special needs school were sent for “sensitivity training” after it emerged they had engaged in a game of impersonating their students.
The premier and FOI: From 'signal moment' to 'burden'
In the words of Premier McLaughlin from 2007, it's time “to tear off the shutters of the windows of the Glass House and let the sun shine in.”
Cayman film festival ready for debut
Tony Mark presents Cayfilm, Cayman's inaugural film festival.
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.
New Education Law goes to House in September
A planned new Education Law creates the framework for publicly funded, privately managed schools in the Cayman Islands.
Athletic kids enjoy FA Cup glee
Cayman Athletic’s youngsters won the FA Cup at the TE McField Annex on Sunday, beating Elite Sports Club 3-2 to finish their senior season in style.
Business in brief
A roundup of local business briefs.
Royal Navy team will train Cayman police
An international maritime training team from the Royal Navy will be in Cayman next month to conduct a series of training courses.
Visitor sentenced for ATM attempted thefts
Two charges of attempted theft from Automatic Teller Machines resulted in a sentence of 16 months’ imprisonment for a visitor from Bulgaria.
