Topic: Education
Cayman to light up in lavender for World Cancer Day
The Cayman Islands Cancer Society is painting the town lavender” to mark World Cancer Day on Wednesday.
Writer: HIV/AIDS education is for all
Writer says he was "disappointed and offended" by a letter published Jan. 29 in the Compass.
Martinez edges closer to pros
Brilliant teenage footballer Sebastian Martinez has taken another step towards his dream of becoming a professional in England after signing a two-year apprenticeship contract with Swindon Town.
Mother Who?: UK not OK for Cayman PR
The British aren't coming! The British aren't coming! ... And neither are the Jamaicans, Filipinos, Americans and Canadians ...
Electrical arc caused fire in gov't building
Almost 900 employees were evacuated from the five-story Government Administration Building in the heart of Grand Cayman’s financial capital, George Town, on Friday morning.
North Siders want better use of school
North Side residents want the Clifton Hunter High School to be used for evening classes.
Red Cross honors its volunteers
The Cayman Islands Red Cross has given a big thank you to its volunteers.
Students catch learning 'BUG'
Students at Sir John A. Cumber Primary School in West Bay have found a “BUG” to get grades jumping at the school.
Caymanian nuclear engineer helps launch education project
A Caymanian nuclear reactor engineer has been instrumental in helping to educate people in Louisiana about nuclear power.
Business in brief
A roundup of local business briefs.
Vengeance and violence on Cayman's 'mean streets'
Another young Caymanian, barely beyond his teens, is dead, his life's candle extinguished by gunfire in what is becoming known as the "killing zone" of the district of West Bay.
Healthcare honors a family affair
Monday was a big day for members of a local family of healthcare providers.
Health City: Incubator for rewarding careers
Sixteen-year-old Nicholas Mason (stated ambitions: college, medical school, cardiac surgery) just may represent the fulfillment of Dr. Devi Shetty's vision for Health City Cayman Islands.
United World Colleges seeks scholars
The United World Colleges local committee is seeking applicants to begin academic scholarships this year.
Health City program aims to get students into healthcare
Sixteen students from the Cayman Islands Further Education Centre start their second semester this week as full-time interns at Health City.
All aboard for warship visit
Local politicians, dignitaries, students, media and chefs boarded British warship HMS Severn during its visit to Cayman this week.
Forum: Does Cayman's model still work for Caymanians?
A local panel at next month's Fidelity conference will debate whether Cayman’s existing model is truly sustainable.
Historic Mission House now open by appointment only
A lack of manpower and funding means Bodden Town’s Mission House is now open by appointment only.
Grand Court opening: Case management to be reviewed
The opening of Grand Court for 2015 revealed plans for a UK criminal justice advisor to assist with a review of prosecution support systems.
New gay support group planned
A new support group to help educate Cayman's gay community about HIV and AIDS will launch on Jan. 31.
White party assists cancer sufferers
Organizers of the infamous Mistletoe White Party have donated $8,000 to its favorite charity this year - Aimee’s Angels.
Business in brief
A roundup of local business briefs.
Education chief moving to St. Helena
Chief Education Officer Shirley Wahler plans to leave the post after more than seven years at the helm of the islands' public school system.
Obituary: Petrus Clemens van der Bol, 1938-2014
Petrus Clemens van der Bol, known to us as Peter or, quite simply, Dutchman, died Nov. 9, 2014.
Who's to blame for Caymanian unemployment?
Expatriates aren't "stealing" jobs from Caymanians. Rather, far too many out-of-work Caymanians either aren't qualifed for, or don't want the jobs that are available.
2014 Year in Review
A month-by-month review of the Cayman Islands' top new stories in 2014.
An editorial preview of what's to come in the New Year
Let's begin the New Year by laying out our editorial agenda, which we hope will influence and inform the debate in the Cayman Islands over the next 12 months — and beyond.
Echoes of 2014: A year of strong editorial opinions in the Compass
The Editorial Board has compiled selections from some of the most provocative editorials published in the Cayman Compass this year, at least in our opinion.
Jude Scott named new Cayman Finance CEO
Jude Scott succeeds Gonzalo Jalles, who stepped down in November as CEO of the association that represents Cayman’s financial services.
Donations sought for Evans family holiday
A small group of people is trying to help make the holiday a little brighter for the children of missing landfill worker Anna Evans.
Book recounts childhood memories of Cayman
Donna Evangeline Grech-Baxendales recently penned book recalls fond memories of days growing up in the district of Bodden Town.
Business in brief
A roundup of local business briefs.
Students shine at spelling bees
Amare Hamilton of George Town Primary placed first among individual spellers in the Royal Bank (Cayman) Spelling Bee, and Gabriella Ritch from Layman E. Scott High School in Cayman Brac took first place in the Lions Club Secondary School Spelling Bee.
Cayman Islands police commissioner defends record
Police Commissioner David Baines declares he will not resign, despite calls from some legislators for him to step down.
Student chapter elects three representatives to CBA
Three women have been elected to represent student members of the Caymanian Bar Association.
Passport 2 Success graduates 20 young Caymanians
Twenty young Caymanians have graduated from the most recent Passport 2 Success program.
Barbados names young Caymanian as Man of Year
The Barbados Consulate in the Cayman Islands has chosen 21-year old Lloyd Barker as its Man of the Year.
Northward inmates commended
More than 110 inmates at Northward received commendations for showing personal initiative, during Prisoner Recognition Day at the prison.
Webb: Cases of racism are shocking
Football’s governing body plans to strengthen its monitoring and prevention of discrimination.
A passion for clay 3 Girls and a Kiln
Island-inspired mobiles, hanging ornaments, bowls, birdhouses, plates and pitchers made from earthenware clay and glazed in different colors have become hallmarks of 3 Girls and a Kiln art collective.
Free Christmas music …but you get what you pay for
When you're really stuck for Christmas music, you can try this free download from Zaggle that gains you access to an interesting array of seasonal tracks.
Annual holiday driving crackdown coming
The annual RCIPS holiday driving crackdown begins next week.
Futurologist: Digitalization will 'disrupt healthcare, economy'
Driven by Moore’s Law which stipulates that computer power doubles every 18 months, computer chips and the internet will capture and control every facet of life.
School girls marched for glory
Local women showed their cheerleading flair at netball’s opening ceremony.
Housing Trust: Does it deserve Cayman's trust?
Despite Cayman's relative advantages, our government has continually fallen short in the provision of basic necessities, particularly affordable housing.
Civil service ‘rollover’ would impact Cayman's police, educators
Police, prison guards, teachers and medical personnel in Cayman would be hit hardest by a civil service "rollover" policy.
Civil service: Sit. Stay. Do not 'rollover'
The Cayman Islands government should be as small as possible; however, it should also be as professional and efficent as possible. That means being able to hire, and fire, whomever they want from wherever they reside.
Preschoolers pick careers for a day
More than 30 miniature doctors, nurses, pilots and a pop princess paraded around Pasadora Place for careers day.
Free HIV testing at Cayman health clinics on World AIDS Day
Cayman is offering free HIV testing to residents starting Dec. 1 for World Aids Day, a global campaign which aims to raise awareness of the deadly virus.
Business in brief
A roundup of local business briefs.
Dozens seek political asylum in Cayman
Dozens of migrants apply for political asylum in Cayman each year, but a spare few of those applications are ever successful.
Weathers leads talk on college recruitment for athletes
Bailey Weathers wants to help local athletes make strides on the American sports scene.
Kids encouraged to tackle fun run as marathon inches closer
The Intertrust Cayman Islands Marathon and Kids Fun Run are coming up on Dec. 7 and organisers are once again encouraging kids to register and take part.
Minister Bodden considers cigarette ban in Cayman
A potential smoking ban is among some of the measures being considered in the war against non-communicable diseases, according to Health Minister Osbourne Bodden.
New academic policies for ICCI
The International College of the Cayman Islands is adopting a series of policies as part of an academic reform designed to make its graduates more globally competitive.
‘Three Rs’ of schools inspection: Review, report, release
The announcement of a comprehensive inspection of Cayman Islands schools is cause for cautious optimism.
My kid’s smarter than yours! Or maybe not …
According to a study conducted at Florida State University, parental actions such as reading to kids, encouraging learning through games, and having family dinners does not have any detectable influence on a child’s intelligence later in life. 'Caymom Chronicles' investigates...
Academies examined in review of Cayman Islands schools
A review of the Cayman Islands education system will include an assessment of the suitability of U.K.-style academies in the territory.
Early entry school exam success for gifted students
A growing number of gifted high school students in the Cayman Islands, including some as young as 13, are being fast tracked through GCSE and CXC exams.
Mercuryman will test athletes
Determined athletes at home and abroad are currently training hard for one of the most exciting tests of athletic endurance taking place in the Cayman Islands.
Don’t miss the magic of Gimistory
The Cayman Islands International Storytelling Festival, better known as "Gimistory," is sure to entertain audiences, young and old, when it begins Nov. 29.
Cayman’s schools under the microscope
Government is spending almost $300,000 on a pair of reviews that will look at the quality of teaching and leadership in all Cayman Islands schools and evaluate the overall standard of the education system.
Credit card expenses published, hard to find
Government ministries comply - in varying degrees - with directives to proactively release credit card statements.
Data protection ‘removes’ right to trial
Cayman's latest attempt at data protection falls afoul of human rights advocates.
Hedge Funds Care helps fight child abuse
For the 10th year, members of Cayman’s hedge fund and financial services communities will show their generosity at the “Open Your Heart for Children Benefit” on Nov. 29 at the Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman.
More welcome news from CCMI
It's been a good month for the Central Caribbean Marine Institute and its team who run the Little Cayman Research Centre.
Premier McLaughlin: Where credit is due
Appearances, particularly for the leader of a country, are of significance and importance.
Students turn to photography in after-school program
George Town Primary students are getting a chance to show off their photography skills.
Marine research center to get upgrade
A Little Cayman-based marine research center is upgrading its facilities and expanding its programs thanks to a US$40,000 grant from the Dart Foundation.
Navigate the world of wines – in school
Cayman's first wine school, "Wine School 3," is now open offering a suite of classes designed for everyone.
Gov’t credit card defrauded of $6,800
Premier Alden McLaughlin says his old government credit card number was apparently used by fraudsters.
Obituary: Margaret Antoinette Westin, 1924-2014
Margaret Antoinettte Westin passed away in Canada on Oct. 9.
