Topic: Education
Online poll Education, landfill, fighting crime seen as top priorities
When asked which issue the government should spend the most time and money resolving, respondents to a caymancompass.com online poll were almost evenly split between education, solving the landfill problem and fighting crime.
Health City hospital opens new oncology department
Health City Cayman Islands has opened a full-service Oncology Department for cancer patients.Diagnosis and treatment of adult cancers will take place in the department,...
Local teacher among TEDx speakers
Speakers for TEDxSevenMileBeach are announced.
UCCI board of governors gets new members
Cabinet appointed Lemuel Hurlston and Andrea Bryan as chairman and deputy chairman, respectively, to the UCCI board of governors.
Registration for public schools open
Registration for places at government reception classes, primary and secondary schools is now open.
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CFA Society welcomes 12 new local charter holders
Twelve local investment professionals have earned the prestigious chartered financial analyst designation.
OECD report calls for bold action to secure livelihoods
Jobless growth, a rising youth population and resource scarcity are some of the trends that threaten to undo the progress made in recent decades, according to the OECD Development Center.
Smart boards taking education to the future
The days of chalk and blackboards are long gone in the Cayman Islands as education officials embrace increasing use of technology in the classroom.
Free oral cancer screenings offered
Local dentists are offering free oral cancer screenings on April 1.
Cayman's finest honored
A sold-out crowd of 450 filled the Royal Ballroom at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman, on Friday night in support of the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service, its officers and its Police Welfare Fund.
Erin Brockovich urges belief in power of one
Erin Brockovich, who once took on the might of a major U.S. utility company and won, urged a Cayman audience this week not to underestimate the individual’s ability to make positive change in society.
Online poll Most disagree with government spending for Heroes Day food
More than 83 percent of the respondents to a caymancompass.com online poll think it is inappropriate for the government to spend more than $38,000 for food and beverages as part of the National Heroes Day celebration.
Registry crucial to cancer research, advocates say
Data from the Cayman Islands Cancer Registry could be crucial to the prevention and management of the disease in the territory, according to health officials advocating for mandatory reporting of cancers and brain tumors.
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Cayman to come in line with UK, EU copyright and patent laws
The United Kingdom has extended provisions of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 to the Cayman Islands.
EY report six months later
A six-month progress update on the Ernst & Young government consulting report shows slow going.
EY Report: Another one bites the dust?
More than six months after the publication of the EY report, it appears we have another "dust gatherer" in the making.
School choirs sing their hearts out
The Clifton Hunter High School Senior Choir won the overall prize at the Lions Club of Grand Cayman all-island Youth Choir Competition.
Writers: Build up UCCI
Former legislators say UCCI needs more support, not a smaller budget.
Gallery staff attends visual arts conference
The National Gallery of the Cayman Islands is working on a number of initiatives prompted by its recent participation in a conference that sought to build stronger ties between artists in the Caribbean region.
Students make documentary on Cayman marine life
Students from the Cayman Islands Further Education Centre are using their media skills to make a social action film about Cayman’s seas.
White collar crime expert joins public prosecutions office
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions hired Patrick Moran easlier this month as its new deputy director.
Appreciation for poets encouraged
Officials are encouraging the public to show their appreciation of Cayman’s poets during the annual World Poetry Day on Saturday.
Second resignation at UCCI
A second senior member of the University College of the Cayman Islands leadership has resigned.
Tax Justice Network report defends corporation tax
Trillions of dollars in public spending are at risk as attacks on corporate taxes intensify, the advocacy organization Tax Justice Network says.
Red Bay pupils take to the court for a smashing time
When it comes to tennis, Red Bay Primary’s Year 6 pupils know their serve and volley better than most of their peers.
Career expo appeals to kids of all ages
The 2015 Chamber of Commerce Careers Expo, held at UCCI, proved to be very popular with students of all ages.
Minimum wage report goes to Cabinet
Cayman's first report recommending a minimum wage will be presented to Cabinet shortly.
Students learn science through eyes of artists
A trip to the National Gallery of the Cayman Islands gives Triple C students a new appreciation for microorganisms and the role they play.
Hopestock, the 'Great Big Gig'
The second annual "Hopestock" festival aims to raise money to help build Cayman's first ever LEED certified school.
New Financial Services Division judge begins sitting
Justice Nigel Clifford, QC, was sworn in via Skype in January.
Tea party fundraiser raises $36,000 for gallery
A garden tea party fundraiser held last week raised more than $36,000 for the National Gallery of the Cayman Islands.
Chamber event offers career advice
The Chamber of Commerce’s careers, education and training expo promises to be the largest in several years with 37 exhibitors slated for the event on Friday.
Girl arrested for teacher assault
A 15-year-old girl was arrested at John Gray High School Tuesday on suspicion of assaulting a male teacher following a dispute over the use of a cellphone.
UCCI education: It's a matter of degree
The cascades of sour notes marring the departure of UCCI board chairwoman Sheree Ebanks were unwarranted, misguided and uncalled for.
Banning paraquat: A humane act for our animals
Banning paraquat is a good first step to end malicious poisonings of dogs, but the government still needs to address Cayman's stray dog problem.
Seymour wants camps for champs
Tracey Seymour loves the sports environment so much that she is rarely doing anything but in her spare time.
She plays flag football and rugby and used to be an international amateur boxer.
University board chair resigns
Sheree Ebanks has resigned as chairwoman of the University College of the Cayman Islands board of governors.
Gov't agency seeks jobs 'authority'
Cayman's government wants its own agency to drive the local jobs recruitment process.
Heart issues in focus this week
Cayman Heart Fund will shine a spotlight on heart health issues in Cayman this week.
Garden party raises funds for National Gallery
Supporters at the National Gallery donned elegant hats and chic tea dresses for the annual Ariane Dart Tea Party on Friday.
Cayman educators help launch television star's rise to fame
Grace Gealy, who is among the stars in the hit TV series "Empire," talks about her drama education in Cayman, and some of her teachers join the discussion too.
100 Women in Hedge Funds benefits literacy charity
LIFE (Literacy is for Everyone), a local charity which focuses its efforts on improving literacy in the Cayman Islands, has been designated as the 2015 beneficiary.
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Events set to mark a month of honoring women
Several events are planned throughout March to mark “Honoring Women Month.”
UCCI board chair on 'viability report'
UCCI board chair Sheree Ebanks says it is imperative to work together to keep the doors of the university college open.
UCCI seeks international accreditation
The University College of the Cayman Islands will find out within a month if it has gained the right to become an accredited institution for the first time.
Orchid Show set to be blooming beautiful
The Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park will be offering a visual and olfactory feast at this weekend's Orchid Show.
Brac aces get more Walkers backing
International law firm Walkers has again generously supported tennis on Cayman Brac, providing funding for its tennis program for 2015.
Health City marks one year
Health City Cayman Islands offically opened its doors one year ago. Since then, the hospital has seen more than 2,500 patients and performed almost 200 operations.
Public schools urged to adapt to survive
Schools must find a way to get through to all children, regardless of their parenting and family circumstances, if the public education system is to survive, education expert Avis Glaze told Cayman Islands teachers.
Clifton Hunter needs 'remediation' work
Three years after the $110 million Clifton Hunter High School was built, the Ministry of Education has put out a tender for construction and remediation work at the site.
Moore breezes through bluster
Cayman’s top golfers are vying for selection for the national team and round three of six qualifiers was completed at the North Sound Golf Club on Saturday.
Rotarians assist Guatemalan literacy program
Nine Rotarians traveled to Guatemala this month to provide textbooks to underprivileged school children and participate in reading programs.
Welcoming Lyneth Monteith to the 'head of her class'
Cayman's new acting chief education officer has a challenging time ahead.
Kids' books donated to libraries, schools
Dart has donated US$17,500 worth of children's books to Cayman's public libraries and schools.
New education chief announced
John Gray High School Principal Lyneth Monteith will take over as head of the Department of Education Services from Shirley Wahler who is stepping down after seven years in the position.
Courses will keep coaches on the ball
The Cayman Islands Football Association has planned another busy calendar of courses to provide certification opportunities to coaches, team medical personnel and administrators.
Gallery grants help young artists
A Creative Careers program at the National Gallery has helped secure scholarships and grants for Cayman students interested in a career in the arts.
Higher education: Towards a more visionary UCCI
The recent UCCI report is admirable in its intent but too limited in its scope.
Report calls for dramatic cuts at UCCI
A new report has recommended radical cost-cutting measures aimed at reversing the financial deterioration of the University College of the Cayman Islands.
U-15 tournament will attract 1,000 people to boost coffers
The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) has confirmed the teams for the second staging of the CONCACAF Boys’ Under-15 Championship which will again be held in the Cayman Islands this summer.
Prep triumphs in squash competition
St. Ignatius, Cayman Prep, John Gray and Grace Christian Academy competed at the South Sound Squash Club last Friday in the annual schools championship.
Grouper Moon project broadcasts to schools from beneath the waves
One of the natural wonders of Cayman’s waters – a mass gathering of thousands of large Nassau Grouper – was broadcast live from beneath the waves this week as part of a unique education project.
Cayman has 'legal duty' to amend discriminatory laws
It is “legally and morally unacceptable” for the Cayman Islands not to adapt its laws to remove discrimination against homosexuals, the islands’ Human Rights Commission has warned.
Cayman's coming 'Golden Age' requires gold-standard schools
The Cayman Islands doesn't need to scrap its economic model, but it does need a dramatic and fundamental transformation of its educational model.
Panel examines impact of Cayman's economic model
Cayman’s economic model has not fully benefited Caymanians and could have yielded more improvements to the quality of life, panelists at the last week’s Fidelity Cayman Economic Outlook conference heard.
'Luminescent Forms:' Where art meets science
The National Gallery of the Cayman Islands’ latest exhibition puts art under the microscope, bridging the gap between art and science.
New Dart deal: Cayman's next 'Golden Age'
Premier Alden McLaughlin's support for, and facilitation of, Dart's plans are welcome developments worthy of applause.
Mayor's Cup triumph is the goal
The ever improving Under-15 Cayman Islands youth football team returns to Las Vegas for the 2015 Mayor’s Cup International Showcase high in confidence after excellent showings in the last two years.
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