Cayman Islands PwC introduces public speaking project for PIN students
As this year’s PIN (Positive Intervention Now) term comes to a close, youngsters attending the afterschool programme have recently met the challenge of public speaking, having completed a special presentation project introduced to the students by PwC staff, who volunteer…
Government commits $20 million to youth unemployment reduction – Gibson tells ILO
From Bahama Islands Info NASSAU, The Bahamas — Minister of Labour the Hon. Shane Gibson told the International Labour Organization (ILO) that the Government of The Bahamas has earmarked $20 million toward the reduction of youth unemployment in the country….
A Kaleidoscope of Art opens at the Cayman Islands National Gallery
Walkers Art Clubs End-of-Year Student Exhibition at NGCI The National Gallery of the Cayman Islands (NGCI) and Walkers welcomed enthused parents and students from six Walkers Art Clubs for an end-of-year celebration and showcase of student’s artwork 9 June 2015…
International Day Against Child Labour
The call to end child labour must recognize challenges faced by poor countries and protect the rights of children forced to work. Over 150 million children are engaged in child labour worldwide and in the world’s poorest countries, the rate…
Cayman Islands’ 2014/15 PIN closes with glowing ceremony
It was a red and white affair that really glowed at St George’s Anglican Church Hall last Thursday (11) to close the 2014/15 PIN programme that was attended by Cayman Islands Premier Alden McLaughlin who has supported PIN almost since…
Today (Fri 12) is not just another day
From Walk Free. org Today is World Day Against Child Labour. But even as you read, boys like Kwesi from Ghana are being pushed into forced labour and girls like Durga from India are being tricked into domestic slavery.1 Right…
Health screening required for new students in all Cayman Islands schools
Health screenings have begun for all students entering government or private schools in the Cayman Islands for the first time in the new school year. Noting that this includes students entering reception programmes, School Health Coordinator Nurse Carvell Bailey adds:…
Maples continues support for Cayman Islands’ Feed Our Future
On Friday, 29 May more than 160 staff from Maples and Calder and MaplesFS participated in the island-wide dress down day in support of Feed Our Future. Each donning this year’s red T-Shirt, the participants raised more than US$8,000 for…
The new Cayman Islands Education Bill 2015 is out for consultation
The Ministry of Education, Employment & Gender Affairs has released the Education Bill 2015 for public consultation. This survey provides you with the opportunity to give your comments on the Education Bill 2015. The survey is available here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/NH6QX88 To…
Cayman Islands’ Intertrust exhibits Savannah Primary students’ art
On Tuesday evening, 2 June, Savannah Primary students, their families and teachers joined Intertrust staff in the company’s building for an exhibit of student art. Guests were delighted by the vibrant mixed-media pieces which were proudly shown off by participating…