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New Goddess IPA inspires women to dive deeper into brewing

Goddess, Cayman's first female-brewed beer, has made its debut across island and has inspired several of the women who helped make it to start...

Female cyclists take an International Women’s Day ride

The Cayman Islands Cycling Association marked International Women’s Day with a group ride designed to highlight the female cycling community.
Celebrating after a weekend of hard work creating a brand-new beer, Goddess

Women’s brewery team creates Goddess IPA

Cayman's newest beer, Goddess, is set to be sold across island after a weekend of hard work by an all-female brewing team to celebrate International Women's Day.

Investing like a woman is not a weakness

Women don't need special treatment in markets but they deserve advice that reflects their strength, discipline and long-term vision.

Women sought to create new beer for international brewing day

Independent craft brewery 19-81 Brewing Co. is inviting women to join in its first-ever International Women's Collaboration Brew Day (IWCBD) event

Family Resource Centre marks ‘Honouring Women Month’ with ‘Give to Gain’ activities

From the suffragettes of the 1950s to today’s changemakers in STEM (science, technology, engineering, math), politics, business, healthcare and community leadership, the Cayman Islands...

CayWoman: Women take the spotlight in March

Every year, the month of March is set aside in Cayman to celebrate the achievements of women while addressing gender-specific issues affecting them.

Police mark International Women’s Day with health conference

A group set up to promote women's health in the police service celebrated International Women's Day at the Women in Policing Network seminar on Saturday.

From police to Parliament: Clerk Zena Merren-Chin on Cayman’s democracy

For more than 14 years, Clerk of the Parliament Zena Merren-Chin has had a front row seat to the inner workings of democracy in Cayman and she says it's a special honour she holds dear.

Female pump attendants fuelled by passion for people

With a cheerful "Hello, good morning, how can I help?" pump attendant Petra Maxwell greeted customers at Rubis Walkers Road one recent morning as she readied to fill their gas tanks.
Kenneth Bryan

CTO leader bats for gender equality in Caribbean tourism

The chairman of the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) Kenneth Bryan said the focus of International Women’s Day (IWD) this year reminded him of how much women have contributed to the success of the region’s most dynamic economic driver, tourism.

International Women’s Day Message from Premier Wayne Panton

As we mark International Women's Day, I wish to extend my warmest greetings and recognition to all the incredible women who have made tremendous contributions to our islands, our communities, and our world.

International Women’s Day brings renewed call for increased maternity leave

As millions of women celebrate International Women's Day today, an advocacy group in the Cayman Islands has renewed calls for changes to local laws that would increase maternity leave.

International Women’s Day Highlights Global Call for Gender Equity

Every year on March 8 governments and civil society across the globe celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women as part of International Women’s Day (IWD).

Focus on gender-based violence not a one-day effort, say activists

The organiser of the recent 1 Billion Rising Cayman event says shining a spotlight on gender-based violence must be a yearlong effort that continues after the 8 March commemoration of International Women's Day.

RCIPS Celebrates International Women’s Day by Highlighting the First All-Women Police Parade

In light of this the RCIPS would like to highlight the first ever all-women-parade that took place on Sunday 6th February in honour of Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

International Women’s Day Message from Minister for Education Hon. Juliana O’Connor-Connolly

On March 08 each year, we pay tribute to women worldwide and laud them for their strength and resilience. It is indeed my privilege to honour the courage of women around the world, but most significantly, women who have played a transformative role here in the Cayman Islands.

Fewer female candidates on 2021 ballot

Cayman is fielding 11 female candidates in the upcoming election, representing just over one-fifth of the total number of contenders, with fewer women running compared to 2017.
Keynote speaker LaShonda Coleman address attendees at the International Women's Day brunch

International Women’s Day promotes gender equality

On Sunday, Cayman joined the rest of the world in celebrating International Women’s Day, with more than 150 women marking the occasion at a special brunch.

In Focus: Fashion show for Humane Society

The Pink Ladies teamed up with the Cayman Islands Humane Society to celebrate International Women’s Day by hosting an outdoor fashion show and clothes sale at a home in West Bay, with all the money raised going to charity.

Balance for Better on International Women’s Day

Civil servants gathered on the steps of the Government Administration Building on Friday to honor International Women’s Day.

Pink Fashion for International Women’s Day

Ladies are invited to celebrate International Women’s Day in style with fashion from the islands’ closets, viewed on the runway and available for sale. Best of all, the money goes to charity!

Cayman’s men take a ‘Walk in Her Shoes’

Cayman’s men showed off their gams and sashayed through Camana Bay Thursday for International Women’s Day.

HSA offering free kidney, health screenings

To mark World Kidney Day and International Women’s Day 2018, the Health Services Authority is hosting a free health screening clinic focusing on kidneys and women’s health on Thursday.

International Women’s Day: Inequality, violence are men’s issues too

Men were put under the spotlight Wednesday during International Women’s Day celebrations. Keynote speaker and gender scholar Jackson Katz implored men to step out of passive roles and take an active stand against sexual and domestic violence.

Men go mincing through Camana Bay for charity

For the first time, in February 2016, the click-click-click of high heels along the thoroughfares of Camana Bay came from the feet of men, not women, as they negotiated a set distance in the name of charity.

Women’s Day celebration features talk on gender issues

A celebration of International Women’s Day will take place at the Marriott Beach Resort on Wednesday, March 8. In keeping with this year’s theme, “Be Bold for Change,” the Family Resource Centre of the Department of Counselling Services has invited American author Jackson Katz as its keynote speaker.

Appreciating women in Little Cayman

Students were on hand as the Little Cayman Baha’i community marked International Women’s Day with an event at Blossom Village Park last month

‘Color Me Purple’ for International Women’s Day

Runners and walkers of all ages will enjoy fitness and fun this weekend in equal portion at the annual Color Me Purple 5K color run. Purple is the color associated with International Women’s Day, celebrated during March.

Cayman stepping up for gender equality

International Women’s Day is Tuesday, but in the Cayman Islands, women will be celebrated with special events all month.

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