National Anti-Bullying Fair
Cayman Islands National Anti-Bullying Fair breaks prior attendance record GRAND CAYMAN (GIS) – The 2018 Stood Up Interscholastic Fair, organised by the Family Resource Centre (FRC), doubled the number of participating students in its second year. Eighty-five students, representing 13…
Cayman Islands customers benefit from cross-training of DOI officers
In an effort to reduce wait times at the customer service counters, the Department of Immigration (DOI) has completed a cross-training initiative to enhance its customer service experience. Ten staff members from a cross-section of employees within the DOI recently…
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Cayman Islands: PAC members versed in intricacies of public purse
LONDON – Two Government members of the Public Accounts Committee are in London this week to discern how they and other members can work better to ensure public spending and delivery of services is effective and efficient. Deputy Speaker Hon….
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The cure for Asia’s doctor shortage is in the Caribbean
By Dr G Richard Olds From The Times of India This fall, tens of thousands of students will apply to medical schools all across Asia. They’ll face daunting odds. Acceptance rates at two medical schools in Hong Kong and Singapore-…
This is a regional disgrace, shame and embarrassment
By Andrea Fernandes From Guyana Guardian Head of the University of the West Indies – Cave Hill Campus, Vice Chancellor Sir Hilary Beckles has described the operations of CAAM-HP unaccredited medical offshore universities in the Caribbean, as a disgrace and…
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How much can you save by switching to vaporization?
By Lisa Aaron Over the past years, smoking has been the primary form in which tobacco has been consumed. The popularity of cigarettes kept growing initially and they eventually became a staple in society. Smoking represented a good character and…
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Cayman Islands: Sir JAC girls victorious in district rivalry
CUC PFL/GPFL Weekly Review While the rest of the Island bathed in the warmth of the tropical sun this past Saturday, West Bay was experiencing continuing showers as third round games in the 2018 CUC Primary Football League (PFL) and…
Cayman Islands: OES trains local inspectors
The Office of Education Standards (OES) in conjunction with Cambridge Education Trust, UK conducted a two day training for Associate Inspectors at the George Town Public Library. Eight local education professionals including senior educators, primary and high school principals, a…
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National Trust saves dates for largest fundraising events of 2019
The National Trust for the Cayman Islands has announced the dates of both its major fundraising events for 2019: Hatitude will occur on Sunday 27 January and the Glow Run on Saturday 30 March. Hatitude, a fun family brunch, will…
UWI arrears being cleared by regional gov’ts
From Jamaica Observer BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — Vice Chancellor of the University of West Indies (UWI) Professor Hilary Beckles says regional governments are clearing arrears to the institution. During a press conference on Thursday at the UWI’s Cave Hill campus,…
