Women and girls strive to get an education in Afghanistan
by UN Women From Care2 “Educating women and girls and women’s empowerment in our community is my dream,” says Beheshta, a 20-year-old Afghan girl who recently completed classes offered by the UN Women-supported Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) Centre in…
Why is Syria important for oil prices?
By Michael Kling From moneynews Although Syria doesn’t produce much oil itself, its neighbors produce a lot of it. A spreading sectarian conflict that drags in neighboring countries could disrupt their oil production and critical pipelines and waterways. That’s why…
New York Fashion Week
By Raakhee Mirchandani / Fashion Editor New York Daily news From safari scenes to Caribbean fun, designs have vacation feel On day 4 of fashion week, designers Donna Karan, Tracy Reese, Derek Lam, Diane von Furstenberg, Vivienne Tam and more…
Finance Minister says all government bodies have submitted financial statements
Press Release By the Minister for Finance & Economic Development 6 September 2013 The Public Management and Finance Law stipulates that Government’s Ministries, Portfolios and Offices along with its Statutory Authorities and Government-Owned Companies, submit their 30 June year-end financial…
Summer students get medical experience at HSA
The Cayman Islands Health Services Authority (HSA) once again provided a summer programme to university students pursuing medical and nursing careers. The summer 2013 programme, run in July and August, was sponsored by Admiral Administration, Lee’s Office Products and Health…
Westin pedestrian crosswalk opens
Motorists and persons on foot should exercise caution when approaching the new crosswalk in front of the Westin Hotel, which opened last Thursday, 29 August 2013, says the National Roads Authority. To reinforce this emphasis on safety, advance signs which…
Juvenile prison ‘soon come’
Eric Bush, Home Affairs Ministry Chief Officer, said a temporary new stand-alone facility at HMP Northward to house young offenders is being constructed. Bush was speaking to legislators during a special sitting of Finance Committee on Wednesday (4). The deadline…
Early childhood care and education guidelines ratified
In the quest to improve provision for the country’s youngest citizens, the Education Council has recently ratified their Guidelines for Early Childhood Care and Education Centres (2013). “Caring for our young children is an amazing responsibility. We must ensure that…
Tokyo Wins Bid for 2020 Olympics
By Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai From Mashable Tokyo was chosen to host the 2020 Summer Olympics, besting fellow finalists Istanbul and Madrid. The Japanese capital won the bid Saturday, following a secret ballot that took place during the 125th International Olympic Committee…
