Pakistan bans child marriage
From Ellie Finkelstein, Freedom United June 1st, 2025 News Digest OUR CAMPAIGN ISSUES IN THE NEWS VictoriesPakistan passes law banning child marriage sending a powerful global messageNew legislation in Pakistan establishes 18 as the minimum marriage age, thereby criminalizing child…
June 1 is the International Day for the Protection of Children- but they still need protection
By Ellie Finkelstein, Freedom United June 1 is the International Day for the Protection of Children—but in the US, children are still being put in danger. And while child labor violations surge, US lawmakers in several states are weakening child labor protections, making it…
Minor Incident at JGHS-No Injuries Sustained
The Department of Education Services (DES) advises that at approximately 8:00am Wednesday morning, a minor motor vehicle incident occurred in the John Gray High School parking lot, involving an educator and a student. Reports indicate that the educator was driving on…
Cayman: Join Us for Life-saving CPR & First Aid Training!
From Chatterbox NEED YOUR BLS/CPR & FIRST AID CERTIFICATION? Ready to learn life-saving and first aid skills? Does your helper or nanny need training? Join our upcoming full day course and master: TheCPR for adults, children and infants The critical early use of an AE The power of teamwork in multi-rescuer…
9 In 10 US Teens Have Been Cyberbullied
Adobe Stock From Newsmax Cyberbullying is widespread among U.S. teens and is linked to post-traumatic stress symptoms in middle- and high-school students, a new study says. Nearly 9 of 10 teenagers have experienced cyberbullying, according to the study’s survey of nearly 2,700…
Cayman: 2025 Inter-Primary Cricket Competition: Week 4 Review
Sir John A. Cumber secure win and top spot Action from the Sir John A. Cumber Primary (batting) and Island Primary B matchup. Week four of play in the 2025 Inter-Primary Cricket Competition continued this past Friday, May 23 asschools…
US may fuel forced child labor in Congo
By Ellie Finkelstein, Freedom United May 25th, 2025News Digest OUR CAMPAIGN ISSUES IN THE NEWS Child slaveryHow the US-minerals-push risks deepening forced child labor in CongoAs the US pursues a minerals deal with Congo, experts warn it could fuel forced child…
Autism Cayman proudly presents “Expression Beyond Words”- A Powerful Art Exhibition Celebrating Neurodiverse Creativity
This Cayman Art Week pop-up event celebrates the beauty of art as a form of expression beyond spoken language — offering a personal glimpse into the minds and hearts of these talented artists. Each piece tells its own story, accompanied…
The EU’s deadly policy strikes again
From Ellie Finkelstein, Freedom United May 18th, 2025News Digest OUR CAMPAIGN ISSUES IN THE NEWS Law & policyThe EU’s deadly policy strikes again: two children die at sea as migrants flee LibyaFour people, including two young children, have died in…
