Topic: University College of the Cayman Islands
2014 Year in Review
A month-by-month review of the Cayman Islands' top new stories in 2014.
Top story 2014: A year of high-profile arrests
A number of high-profile arrests both in Cayman and abroad made the headlines in 2014.
Legal aid sought in Syed trial
Former UCCI president Hassan Syed does not yet have an attorney for his theft trial, which is scheduled to start on March 2.
UCCI aims to raise $1 million
The University College of the Cayman Islands has raised $10,000 towards an initiative to raise a million dollars to pay for improvements at the university.
UCCI ex-president still has no lawyer
Former UCCI president Hassan Syed told the court on Friday that he still does not have an attorney to represent him in his March 2 trial for theft.
Netters march on
Cayman Islands netball is starting its new season in style.
Opening parade to provide colorful start to new season
Local netball is about to showcase its flair for pageantry.
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.
170 graduate from UCCI
The University College of the Cayman Islands has celebrated the graduation of 170 of its students.
‘Reflections from a Broken Mirror’ Roy Bodden’s poetic plea
Roy Bodden's latest literary work is a collection of poems entitled "Reflections from a broken mirror."
Gala celebrates new generation of Caymanian accountants
The Cayman Islands Society of Professional Accountants honors 11 Caymanians who newly qualified as accountants and five graduates from UCCI and ICCI with Bachelor’s degrees in accounting.
Spanish culture to highlight scholarship fundraiser
The "La Noche Flamenca" event at LUCA Restaurant on Oct. 16 will feature Spanish food, wine, dance and music all for a good cause.
First capping ceremony for UCCI nursing students
Eleven sophomore students from the University College of the Cayman Islands School of Nursing have received their nurses caps.
Syed seeks new attorney for theft charges
Former UCCI president Hassan Syed is seeking a new attorney to represent him on theft and fraud charges.
Passport2Success relocates
The Passport2Success program is relocating to the University College of the Cayman Islands.
Abolition of multiple gov’t agencies proposed
A consultant's report recommends the merger or elimination of about a dozen government agencies.
Hands-on business course reaches out to students
A new business program that merges classroom learning with on-the-job training has taken on its first two students.
Enterprise City, college promote tech education
CEC has partnered with the University College of the Cayman Islands to promote science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education.
EY report: Gov’t should sell assets, outsource services
The potential sale of $65 million worth of government land and the outsourcing of all public sector medical operations were among the recommendations made for the short-to-medium term in a government consultant’s report released Tuesday afternoon.
Miss Cayman Lindsay Japal Ready to hand over the crown
As Lindsay Japal’s reign as Miss Cayman comes to an end, she talks about her experiences, opportunities and plans for the future.
Business in brief
A roundup of local business briefs.
Opportunity beckons for chosen few
The first intake of 25 students for Cayman’s new hospitality school were told that they had a duty to make the most of the opportunity and go on to build successful careers in the tourism industry.
Gov’t will publish credit card, travel costs
Starting next month, all senior-level civil servants will be required to publish monthly accounts of travel and other expenses on government-issued credit cards.
Magazine drive calls for donations
Patients visiting the Cayman Islands Hospital’s waiting rooms recently may have noticed a new face behind the “Waiting for Josephine” magazine trolley.
Deadline passes for tourism school
The Cayman Islands new Hospitality School, which aims to introduce a new generation of young people to careers in the tourism industry, had received 32 applications when the deadline passed on Friday.
Opportunity knocks in the hospitality industry
The new UCCI tourism school offers Caymanians the chance to embrace a challenging but potentially rewarding career.
Students try on tourism hat
Five young Caymanian students got a sneak peek into a career in tourism industry this month during the Caymanian Land and Sea Cooperative’s first internship program.
Business input ‘key’ to tourism school success
Hospitality leaders are being urged to transform their boats, back offices and kitchens into training centers for young Caymanian students to learn the tourism trade on the “front lines.”
Students expose gaps in public transport system
A lack of public transportation is preventing teens from participating in after-school programs, according to a 2013-2014 report conducted by the Cayman Islands Youth Assembly.
National Internship Program places first intern
Chaquira Hodgson, the first successful candidate of the National Internship Program, began her internship in May.
Moment to remember for Clifton Hunter graduates
Students at Clifton Hunter High School celebrated their graduation in style in a fun-filled student-led ceremony.
Fierce Five tangle with Rising Stars to net fresh kudos
Fierce Five hope to become legends in local netball.
A role model for youth
Former Miss Teen Cayman Islands runner-up Mariah Tibbetts is recognized for academic excellence.
Former university boss to face trial next year
Hassan Syed, the former president of the University College of the Cayman Islands, will face trial in March next year for a string of theft and fraud charges.
Glitzy launch party announces Cayman’s new film festival
Actor Terrence Howard is among the guests who showed up to support the launch of the CayFilm international film festival.
Government will re-audit travel costs
Government will delve back into official travel expenses.
From Cayman to Mexico, by way of China
Father Tristan Abbott reflects on the journey that led him to the priesthood, his first Mass in Cayman and his coming assignment in Mexico.
Hurricane Chance helps response teams
A simulation exercise was hosted at UCCI to refresh emergency response teams.
Steel pannist wins Young Musician award
Sixteen-year-old Ethan Whittaker has been honored as Butterfield Young Musician of the Year 2014 for his performance on steel pan.
Minimum wage committee members appointed
Members of the Minimum Wage Advisory committee have been appointed and will present their recommendations to Cabinet by the end of October.
Cayman sets June 2015 date for film festival
The Cayman Islands has firmed up plans to launch its own international film festival a year from now.
Ex-UCCI president in court for thefts
Hassan Syed, former president of University College of the Cayman Islands, appeared in Summary Court on Thursday morning after arriving on the island Wednesday evening from Switzerland.
Final 13 vie for ‘Young Musician of the Year’
The 'Butterfield Young Musicians of the Year' competition is once again upon us, with 13 young hopefuls vying to take home the crown for 2014.
Affinity hit the court
Cayman netball is carrying on with a fresh competition.
Government budgets for 100-plus staff increase
The Cayman Islands government plans for a modest staff increase during the 2014/15 budget year.
Hassan Syed back in Cayman
A magistrate released Hassan Syed, the former president of University College of the Cayman Islands, on bail of $400,000 after he appeared in Summary Court Thursday.
Ladies hope to net fast kudos
Local netball is putting on a brief competition with a twist.
Mental health facilities lacking for children
The prevalence of mental health issues is doubly worse for children, says Mental Health Commission chairman Dr. Marc Lockhart.
Sky’s the limit for students of new aviation course
High-flying Caymanian students have an opportunity to get involved in the air transport industry thanks to a collaboration between UCCI and a newly formed airline.
Tourism chief: Airport, port redevelopment key to boom
Redevelopment of the cruise port and airport are crucial to ensuring the resurgence of tourism is maintained, according to Cayman Islands Tourism Association president Ken Hydes.
Astronomers tackle light pollution
Stargazers in Cayman are hoping that by raising public awareness of light pollution, they can have clearer views of the night sky.
Hospitality school to enroll up to 50 students
The School of Hospitality will open in September to introduce more Caymanians to the tourism industry.
Young teacher honored
Kimone Chambers, a 23-year-old masters graduate who campaigned against substance abuse in the Cayman Islands, has been regonized by the Proud of Them initiative.
Blue Diamonds shake off rust
After being away from netball for so long, it would have been easy to dismiss Blue Diamonds on the court.
Roma complete triumphant return
Some 20 months ago, Roma United Sports Club were history in local netball.
UCCI seeks tuition fee increase
An increase in tuition fees is desperately needed to help deal with a mounting financial crisis at the University College of the Cayman Islands, president Roy Bodden has warned.
‘Click’ your way to a world-class education
We just received a piece of good news we couldn't wait to share with our readers, concerning the future of education in the Cayman Islands.
Williams spiked plenty of interest
Noel Williams has just become the former president of the Cayman Islands Volleyball Federation after 10 years at the helm and leaves the sport in a far healthier state than he found it.
Online poll: Little bribery in Cayman
The overwhelming majority of respondents to the latest Caymanian Compass poll said that they had never been asked to pay a bribe to receive a public service.
ICCI boss vows to lift standards
The new president of the International College of the Cayman Islands has an unusual ambition for his first few years at the helm – less graduates.
Roma dim Stars for finals berth
Roma United Sports Club are one step closer to capping a brilliant return to local netball.
Nature the loser in man vs. wild battle
Some of Cayman’s most popular tourist attractions were put under the microscope in a discussion of the ethics of eco-tourism at UCCI last week.
Manderson: 'It won't happen again'
Cayman's top civil servant said a situation where three senior government employees got paid hundreds of thousands of dollars for sitting around 'won't happen again.'
Political neutrality made tough by Cayman's size
Cayman's small size and penchant for poltiical change makes civil service neutrality a must, the deputy governor says.
Political campaign financing proves hot topic at forum
The Turks and Caicos reformed its political campaign finance system and has now set limits on the amount that can be given to a political party during any given election period.
Corruption fighters 'look good on paper'
Anti-corruption agencies in Cayman and Jamaica appear to be robust and numerous but many face political pressure or are entirely dysfunctional, a conference on corruption heard Friday.
Prosecution powers urged for anti-corruption commissions
The small West African nation of Sierra Leone has given its anti-corruption commission all the powers of an independent prosecutor in attempts to stem the tide of massive government maladministration, that country’s Anti-Corruption Commissioner Joseph Kamara said Friday.
UCCI hosts debate
The University College of the Cayman Islands is holding a two-day conference on a widespread range of key issues affecting the Caribbean and one of them is on morality and ethics in sport in Cayman.
UCCI anti-corruption conference kicks off
A UCCI conference sets its sights on combating corruption over the next three days.
Labor headaches ‘strangling’ business
Businesses are being sent applicants by the National Workforce Development agency who don’t have the skills or experience for the job, Chamber president Johann Moxam said.
Sabbatini serves up positive grade for Cayman spikers
One of Brazil’s top volleyball minds has positive impressions of Cayman’s abilities.
Obscure questions stump PR applicants
From turtle soup and famous fiddlers to obscure navy codenames and the ingredients of heavy cake - the range of questions being posed to people seeking permanent residency has left some applicants wondering - "Are we being set up to fail?"
