Topic: Tara Rivers
Pay increase for long-serving teachers
Long-serving public school teachers who have not seen pay increases in several years will get one this year.
School inspections highlight flaws
Inspection reports on all government schools show that standards are “simply not good enough” for the long term, says Education Minister Tara Rivers.
5K walk/run fundraiser to benefit halfway house
Recreational runners, athletes in training and supporters of a good cause are invited to take part in the Hope Foundation’s Walk/Run for Recovery on Sept. 27.
An argument AGAINST the Labour Relations Bill
An argument against the proposed Labour Relations Bill, 2015 submitted by James Bergstrom.
Minimum wage coming later
Employment Minister Tara Rivers has said that recommendations from the Minimum Wage Advisory Committee will be added to the new labour bill once the public consultation period on the draft is completed.
Minister of Employment statement and overview on the Labour Relations Bill
Minister of Employment Tara Rivers offers an overview of the Labour Relations Bill, 2015.
Students bound for UK network at Gov't House
A reception drew 50 people, mostly current and former students, to the Governor’s House to mingle and network, joined by Premier Alden McLaughlin, Deputy Governor Franz Manderson and Minister of Education Tara Rivers.
Young Caymanians embrace a sustainable future
Thirteen teenagers learned about sustainability and environmental issues thanks to United World Colleges.
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.
Pensions law under public spotlight
Employment Minister Tara Rivers began her round of public meetings on proposed changes to the National Pensions Law.
Private pensions: Time to retire Cayman's scheme?
The Cayman Islands’ system of private pensions is in crisis - and not just because so many local employers are flouting the law.
Special Olympics team home in triumph
The Cayman Islands team returned from the Special Olympics World Games in Los Angeles on Tuesday afternoon clutching their 52 medals with pride.
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.
Proposed new Labour Law gets public review
Key issues in the Cayman Islands proposed new Labour Law, including worker contract requirements for employers and closing loopholes to reduce structural discrimination against Caymanian employees, were discussed Tuesday night in the first of several public hearings on the rewritten law.
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.
Pension changes seek to ease retirement
Cayman's private sector retirement savings plans may be in for big changes.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Workforce agency doesn't track success
The National Workforce Development Fund doesn't track how many clients find jobs through the program.
Cayman's principal education lesson: Subtraction by division
Does Cayman have the will to deal with our "segregated" school system?
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.
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.
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.
Premier: We fixed UDP 'mess'
Cayman's premier spends most of his budget response speech blasting the territory's opposition leader.
Health City plans to grow intern program
Health City plans to grow its internship program to host 300 students next year.
Government training program ups age limit
Five graduates have secured employment from participating in the Passport2Success program.
Construction on unfinished school could resume in December
Officials are still doing administrative “groundwork” to restart the unfinished John Gray High School building project.
Experts warn of cultural tolerance of abuse
The Pan American Health Organization says its reports revealing high levels of sexual and physical violence against children in Caribbean territories, including in the Cayman Islands, demonstrate that work needs to be done across the region to protect and support victims.
Enough Stuff swimmers cross North Sound
Swimmers are helping to raise awarenss of a new charity called Enough Stuff.
Preschools closed in new push for standards
Two Cayman Islands pre-schools have been shut down as a result of new measures aimed at raising standards in early childhood care and education center.
Court of Appeal's Justice Mottley retires
Justice Elliot Mottley has retired from the Court of Appeal after 10 years that included notable decisions.
Financial industry courts talented students
A 12-week career coaching and work experience program is being launched for high-achieving students interested in careers in the financial services industry.
In newspapers and courthouses, deadlines matter
All too often, the execution of justice in the Cayman Islands is less "swift" than it is "Swiftian."
Edna Moyle primary gets new laptops
Students with special education needs at Edna M. Moyle Primary School now have access to new laptops to help improve their reading and writing skills.
Powers of MLAs questioned
Premier Alden McLaughlin insists his backbench MLAs have far more influence on government policy than outside observers may realize.
Leaders condemn Miller's remarks
Local politicians and business leaders have condemned comments made by North Side MLA Ezzard Miller suggesting there could be a revolution with bloodshed in the Cayman Islands over employment issues.
Commonwealth essay winners celebrated
Twenty-eight primary and high school students who won prizes in the Royal Commonwealth Society 2014 essay competition were presented with awards at Government House last week.
Gov't committee calls for $6 minimum wage
A committee recommends setting a national minimum wage at $6 a hour.
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.
CFA Society welcomes 12 new local charter holders
Twelve local investment professionals have earned the prestigious chartered financial analyst designation.
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.
EY report six months later
A six-month progress update on the Ernst & Young government consulting report shows slow going.
Writers: Build up UCCI
Former legislators say UCCI needs more support, not a smaller budget.
Rivers election challenge: Hewitt ordered to pay costs
Chief Justice Anthony Smellie has ordered West Bay’s Gordon Hewitt to reimburse MLA Tara Rivers for her costs incurred during his losing June 2013 challenge to her election.
Second resignation at UCCI
A second senior member of the University College of the Cayman Islands leadership has resigned.
Minimum wage report goes to Cabinet
Cayman's first report recommending a minimum wage will be presented to Cabinet shortly.
University board chair resigns
Sheree Ebanks has resigned as chairwoman of the University College of the Cayman Islands board of governors.
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.
Kids' books donated to libraries, schools
Dart has donated US$17,500 worth of children's books to Cayman's public libraries and schools.
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.
West Bay celebrates youth
Cayman Islands Youth Development Consortium is celebrating Youth Month by hosting a day of activities at the Sir John A. Cumber Primary School playing field on Saturday.
Business in brief
A roundup of local business briefs.
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.
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.
Our irrelevant Ministry of Gender Affairs
Why does the Cayman Islands even have a Ministry of Gender Affairs? In Cayman, we as a population have recently witnessed a brutal assault, albeit verbal, by a formidable man on his female subordinate, yet there has been only silence from the Minister of Gender Affairs.
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.
West Bay MLAs Urge residents to go to police
The West Bay community is urged to give police a hand in solving two recent shootings.
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.
Cabinet quiet on Bodden outburst
Nearly two weeks after the outburst of former Health Minister Osbourne Bodden against his chief officer, Premier Alden McLaughlin indicated on Monday that he did not wish to say anything further on the matter.
Mr. Bodden's behavior: When silence speaks volumes
What has been missing ever since Minister Osbourne Bodden's tirade became widely known is anyone in a high-profile position repudiating Mr. Bodden's abusive behavior and bullying of a professional woman.
Business in brief
A roundup of local business briefs.
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.
Cayman Islands complaints commissioner resigns
Cayman's government complaints watchdog quits her post amid dissatisfaction over her contract-renewal process.
School girls marched for glory
Local women showed their cheerleading flair at netball’s opening ceremony.
Disney spreads joy in Cayman schools
Disney spreads Christmas joy at Lighthouse School with Disney characters Mickey and Chip and Dale along with the Department of Tourism.
‘Three Rs’ of schools inspection: Review, report, release
The announcement of a comprehensive inspection of Cayman Islands schools is cause for cautious optimism.
