Topic: Family Life Centre
A school without a home: Lifting the curtain on CIFEC’s chaotic first term
As the walls of the old CIFEC campus came tumbling down last month, students and teachers at the troubled school struggled through another day in temporary facilities that concerned parents and advocates warn is not fit for purpose.
CIFEC to remain in temporary facility until next year
The Cayman Islands Further Education Centre will continue to operate in cramped, temporary facilities until next year, government confirmed Friday.
Emergency hospitals established for pandemic response
Two emergency field hospitals will serve for patient overflow in Grand Cayman, in the case that COVID-19 cases stretch capacity at local hospitals. The hope is that Cayman will never need to use the facilities, said Hazard Management Director Danielle Coleman, but the aim is to prepare for worst.
Planning Department to hold permit process session
The Department of Planning will host an information session on the planning application and permit process at the Family Life Centre this week.
Seniors gather for Easter celebration
More than 200 senior citizens and their caregivers, including eight from Cayman Brac and one from Little Cayman, gathered for the annual Seniors’ Easter Celebration at the Family Life Centre last week.
Seniors celebrate Older Persons Month
Cayman has been celebrating Older Persons Month, following the launch of four weeks of activities with a ceremony at the Family Life Centre.
Taking a step toward ending bullying
Civil servants and members of the public donned pink shirts to take a visual stand against bullying Friday at this year’s Stood Up photo opportunity.
Cruise port meeting: Officials questioned over pier project
A panel of government officials fielded dozens of questions over the controversial cruise berthing project Wednesday night but were unable to give specific information about the cost of the piers, the funding formula and the identities of the bidders.
Tourism minister to discuss cruise pier at public meeting
Government is holding a public meeting about the proposed cruise berthing project on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Family Life Centre in George Town.
Children’s convention concludes Child Month
A Children’s Convention at the Family Life Centre on May 20 concluded Seventh-day Adventist observance of Child Month, held in conjunction with the Department of Children and Family Services.
Older Persons Council to meet the public
The Older Persons’ Council is seeking input from Cayman’s senior citizen population and their families through a series of meetings in each of the Cayman Islands’ six districts.
International acts headline Laughter Lounge weekend
Get ready for a weekend filled with laughter. Executive Services presents the Laughter Lounge on Saturday, featuring Mike Troy from “Chappelle’s Show,” and comedian “Sinck” from BET “ComicView.”
Cayman youth hear message of empowerment
More than 80 teenagers from Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac met at the Family Life Centre last Friday for the first Youth Empowerment Conference #IAM2K17.
dms chief: Stop fighting ‘fake wars’
In a rare appearance on the political speech-making circuit over the weekend, dms company founder Don Seymour urged Caymanian voters to reject the wave of populism sweeping a number of nations and instead seek to unite the small territory on May 24.
Premier comes out swinging
In a Saturday night event that was partly a campaign launch and partly a fond farewell to a former Progressives party leader, Cayman Islands Premier Alden McLaughlin took aim at two political opponents.
School offers Spring Fling
The annual St. Ignatius Spring Fling school fair takes place on Friday from 3-6:30 p.m. in Loyola Hall and the school grounds. All are welcome to attend and participate in the activities.
Students invited to learn about accounting, finance careers
Students interested in careers in accounting and finance are invited to an information session from 10 a.m. to noon on March 14 at the...
International Men’s Day observed on Nov. 19
The Family Resource Centre is hosting a series of events this month to mark the sixth Annual International Men’s Day, which falls on Nov. 19. The theme of this year’s global observation is “Stop Male Suicide” with the motto “Learn, Love, Listen.”
Analyzing emotions, improving relationships
Google the phrase “conflict resolution” and more than 14 million references will pop up in less than a second. Hit “healthy relationships” and the...
