Topic: University College of the Cayman Islands
Coach teaches Brazilian way
As the Cayman Islands brace for another regional showcase, volleyball development is in greater focus.
Retiring teacher bids farewell
Favourita Blanchard is returning to her homeland of Barbados after 21 years in the teaching profession in the Cayman Islands.
All Stars in contention for double
As local netball nears its playoffs, All Stars netball club remains in line to repeat as champions.
Cayman asked to assist neighbors
As the Cayman Islands prepares for a summer youth basketball tournament, facilities have re-emerged as an issue.
Wahoo sink teeth into KPMG crown
John Gray High School sport Cayman’s top youth basketball teams.
Health City awaits patients
The doors of Health City Cayman Islands will open to its first patients next month.
All Stars sport flawless sparkle
Local netball continues forward in Cayman.
Proud of them honors student's achievements
Sixteen-year-old Katlen Bush has been nominated for the Proud of Them initiative for her academic achievements and community service.
Murder-suicide in Bodden Town
A grim scene discovered at a remote home in Bodden Town Sunday morning.
Collins leaps out in front
Basketball continues to reach out to school talent.
Premier: Corruption fight must be global
The global law enforcement community cannot "cherry pick" anti-corruption efforts, Premier Alden McLaughlin says.
Hot Shots limber up
The Ernst and Young Hot Shots hope to catch fire in local netball.
Ex-UCCI president arrested in Switzerland
After more than five years on the lam, Former UCCI President Hassan Syed has been arrested.
Police arrest former UCCI president
Former president of the University College of the Cayman Islands Hassan Syed has been arrested and is being detained in Switzerland, the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service confirmed Thursday.
Officials: Statutory authorities out of control
Cayman's leaders say it's time to stop the carnival for statutory authorities and government companies.
Affinity hope Sapphires still sparkle
A number of rookie clubs are hoping to continue their good form.
New Year starts with familiar faces netting top billing
A pair of star-laden teams lead the way in local netball.
Global corruption fighter to open Cayman conference
The head of global anti-corruption campaign group Transparency International will be the opening speaker at the Caribbean ethics and values conference, to be hosted in the Cayman Islands next year.
UCCI legal studies program receives accreditation
The University College of the Cayman Islands has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives, providing for the accreditation of the college's two-year associate degree in legal studies.
Roma storms back to top the pack
The new netball season has seen the rise of two familiar names.
CashWiz robber gets four years
Arron Marquiss McLaughlin, 22, was sentenced to four years for robbery and a further six months for assault, with evidence suggesting he had committed the offence to pay drug debts.
Health City targets first patients
Former Director of Tourism Shomari Scott will be the man responsible for attracting patients to Cayman Islands Health City in his new role as marketing director of the multi-million dollar medical tourism venture.
Logic donates tech equipment to UCCI
Logic Communications has donated some specialised information technology equipment to the University College Cayman Islands.
Free HIV testing next week; World AIDS Day observed
Residents of the Cayman Islands can avail of a week of free HIV testing, beginning Monday, Nov. 25.
Commissioner Baines backs plea bargains for crooks
Cayman's top cop says he'd like the ability to 'cut a deal'.
Sandy smashes boost Spikefest
It may have been an indoor tournament but beach volleyball made a lasting impression.
Scion rally for Spikefest crown
Visiting indoor volleyball teams had a successful trip to Cayman.
Spikefest sets up for more kudos
Indoor volleyball will continue to have a sound future in the Cayman Islands.
Spikefest will serve local stars
Local players have more than a slight chance to succeed at the 2013 Cayman Airways Spikefest competition.
Spikefest limbers up for showcase
Indoor volleyball will soon be on display.
Police target crime hot spots
Police are dealing with nearly 10 times as much crime in West Bay as in either North Side or East End, statistics for 2013 show.
KPMG top Ball Bashers at Big Dig
Halloween came early and got a sandy touch at Royal Palms.
Stats delve into every corner of life
From the price of fish to the expanding waist lines of primary school children and the drinking habits of Cayman Islands' men, statisticians are keeping tabs on almost every aspect of life on these islands.
The most important number in the budget
It's time to cut bait. Close the Cayman Turtle Farm now.
New hospitality school planned
A new “hospitality school” aims to give Caymanians the chance to take advantage of coming career opportunities in the tourism industry.
Proliferating space debris may seal off Earth
With 12,000 bits of space junk in low earth orbit moving at five miles per second, anything in outer space is going to be hit, with potentially deadly effects for anyone in a space suit.
Sky’s the limit for Cayman students
“Reach for the stars.” That was the message to Cayman youngsters from a Caribbean woman and NASA scientist who has, in academic terms, gone to infinity and beyond.
Ping-Pong lovers stage tournament
Table tennis aficionados will have a new way to showcase their skills.
Deputy governor plays by travel rules
The deputy governor is frugal during a recent trip to the United Kingdom.
Accounting society welcomes new colleagues with gala affair
CISPA celebrated the achievements of new certified Caymanian professionals and recent accounting graduates.
Tourism industry jobs drive targets Caymanian prospects
A targeted jobs drive is under way to match around 150 unemployed Caymanians with positions or training opportunities in the local tourism industry.
Caribbean hoopsters target us
The arrival of a central public venue for basketball should bring a major regional tournament.
Month of social events for seniors kicks off
A month-long celebration of older people began on Tuesday with a lunch for more than 150 seniors at the University College of the Cayman Islands.
UCCI open house set to showcase new programs
UCCI's professional Development Centre is hosting an open house for businesses professionals and public servant seeking to energize their careers.
Bodden eager to house hoopsters
One of the lingering issues in local basketball is the lack of a central public venue.
Hurricanes threatening Caymanian heritage
The massive hurricane that ripped through Grand Cayman in September 2004 may not have taken any lives, but there were other casualties - namely invaluable pieces of Caymanian heritage, an audience gathered for a lecture heard this week.
Changes ahead for current, former college chiefs
University College of the Cayman Islands President Roy Bodden has renewed his contract, while International College of the Cayman Islands President Tasha Ebanks Garcia, has dropped hers, joining the Ministry of Education.
UCCI president responds to bias allegation
President of UCCI Roy Bodden responds to an earlier letter from Frank McField.
New senior ministry officers announced
Government recently appointed three new deputy chief officers to various ministries.
No answer from UCCI on job application
Writer queries why UCCI did not inform him he did not secure a job at the college.
Scientist, economist featured
Space junk and political corruption in Nigeria are two of the increasingly diverse topics to be discussed by global experts at upcoming conferences in Grand Cayman.
Nursing program kicks off this week at UCCI
The new nursing degree at the University College of the Cayman Islands kicks off Thursday with an education session.
One in five teachers exit Cayman’s school system
Around 80 teaching professionals, many of them expatriates returning home, left the public school system during the last academic year.
Cayman tourism bosses target key South American travellers
Cayman tourism bosses are targeting an emerging class of affluent South American travellers in an effort to boost ‘stay-over’ visitor numbers.
Residency rating system planned
A rating system assessing qualities including workforce skills, community involvement and financial stability is being devised to help adjudicate applications from foreign workers to become permanent Cayman Islands’ residents.
Editorial for August 2: Watchdogs need teeth
While legislation is pending, the commission that polices standards in public life remains toothless.
Baroness counsels ministers on corruption
Former UK attorney general Baroness Patricia Scotland met with senior Cayman Islands government members to talk about anti-corruption measures this week.
Financial backing key to fighting corruption
Anti-corruption commissions need proper financial backing and true independence as well as public support to be effective, former UK attorney general Baroness Patricia Scotland has warned.
Minister visits her departments
Minister for Education, Employment and Gender Affairs Tara Rivers has been visiting education services staff.
Civil service clamps down on official travel
Rules for official travel by government employees won't be so free and easy going forward.
Tourism chiefs to host panel discussion
A panel discussion focusing on hot tourism topics, including the planned cruise dock and airport developments, will be held next month at the University College of the Cayman Islands.
Baroness Scotland to give anti-corruption lecture
The former UK attorney general Baroness Scotland will give a lecture on successful anti-corruption regimes at the University College of the Cayman Islands later this month.
Church funding plummets
The former premier says all the "talk" over government grants to churches spoiled a worthwhile programme.
Air ambulance issues well known to government
Problems with the management of air ambulance services in the Cayman Islands were identified almost a decade ago, according to the former head of the Health Services Authority.
Cathy Gomez: An unplanned journey with a steady hand
Cathy Gomez's role as Northward's prison chaplain is only the latest in a string of unplanned developments, which have involved some of Cayman's more colourful characters in the last decade.
New gateway to legal profession for Caymanians
A new avenue into the legal profession for Caymanians has opened up through a two year associate degree programme at the University College of the Cayman Islands.
Editorial for 04 July: UK restrictions an opportunity
The UK has sent the Cayman Islands government a clear message. The borrowing limits set by the Framework for Fiscal Responsibility must be achieved
Game Takers rise for rookie crown
The Game Takers are among Cayman’s latest basketball champions.
New educational series for tourism sector
Workers in the tourism industry will get the chance to polish their skills at a series of educational seminars starting this summer.
Hawkins ignites Sparks
Youth basketball presses on in Cayman.
Editorial for 26 June: It ain't the money, honey
Investigation into Hassan Syed isn't going anywhere.
