Trinidad and Tobago among Latin America and Caribbean countries with improving education systems
From Antigua Observer WASHINGTON, Dec 6, CMC – A new study has found that while students throughout Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) continue to be among the lowest achievers on international learning assessments, countries like Peru, Colombia, Uruguay, and…
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Changes to be made to Cayman Islands pensions withdrawal schedule
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands – In addition to the legislative reform that was made with the passing of the National Pensions (Amendment) Law 2016, changes will also be made to the pensions withdrawal schedule and allowances for the Retirement Savings…
Call for members of Cayman Islands’ Disabilities Council
GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands – As plans for The Disabilities (Solomon Webster) Law, 2016 to be brought into force next year proceed, Government is seeking expressions of interest to serve on the National Council for Persons with Disabilities. The Council…
Cancer risks in blacks: ‘a complex, entangled web’
From Science Daily Date: November 29, 2016 Source: University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Summary: A breakthrough study shows major differences between the types of cancer and mortality rates of U.S.-born blacks versus those who emigrate from the Caribbean. FULL…
Cayman Islands: Enterprise City’s Google/ICCI Selfie Contest winner announced
Student with a Simple Smile and Winning Ways Wins! 29th November, George Town, Grand Cayman – Cayman Enterprise City (CEC) has announced that ICCI student Enyer Rivers is the winner of their CEC/Google/ICCI Selfie Photo Contest. Dr. David Marshall, the…
Cayman Islands Fire Service recruitment process begins
Prospective firefighters put their knowledge to the test last week (Tuesday, 22 November 2016), hoping to score high enough to snag one of 15 openings at the Cayman Islands Fire Service (CIFS). A total of 79 Caymanian applicants took the…
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Ministry of Education launches PWD/CIFEC Apprenticeship Programme
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands – The Cayman Islands Further Education Centre (CIFEC) has partnered with the Public Works Department (PWD) to offer an apprenticeship programme for Year 12 students, the first of its kind. Eight young men from CIFEC will…
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NWDA and Marriott Resort work together to offer hospitality experiences
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands – The National Workforce Development Agency (NWDA) continues to partner with businesses in the community to provide training and vocational opportunities for Caymanians. The most recent initiative was a five-week workshop series called Soft Skills in…
Media Statement on Cayman Islands National Training Council
When this administration came to office there had been public concerns expressed about government policy on unemployment and about the adequacy of the existing government structures to respond to the needs of unemployed Caymanians as well as the needs of…
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Cayman Islands university partners with overseas university to host a unique Christmas concert
Two universities… two performing groups… two stages… two countries… one globally accessible show. The University College of the Cayman Islands (UCCI), Cayman’s premier provider of tertiary education, is partnering with West Chester University (WCU, the largest of 14 universities in…
