Employees on the low end of the wage scale, such as hair-
dressers, domestic helpers and construction workers coming from a variety of
countries such as the Philippines, Dominican Republic, Honduras and other
countries in the region, even Jamaica have reported that they are being
exploited. Some hair salons only pay commission and so if there are not enough
sales many hair dressers are complaining... read
more...
Scouts’ Investiture at Elmslie Church
An investiture of new scouts and scout leaders took place
recently at Elmslie United Memorial Church Hall. Cayman Islands Scout Association Executive Commissioner,
Winston Hayle, introduced the ceremony by saying that investiture was at the
heart of the scouting association, because it was the formal recognition of
the dedication, loyalty and commitment already shown by the scouts... read more...
Employers should show appreciation
Hon Anthony Eden, Minister of Health and Human Services,
has linked attention to the emotional health, wellbeing and productivity of
employees to employees receiving a Christmas gift from their employers at this
time of year. Speaking at a 16 December Media Briefing by Cabinet Members
Minister Eden disclosed that the Health Services Authority (HSA) found itself in
a financial position to offer a “thank you gift” to all HSA staff... read more...
Brackers eye the possibility of medical tourism
Doctors on Cayman Brac feel that an initiative towards
the development of medical tourism is possible in order to stimulate the
economy on the Sister Island. However, a private physician on the Brac pointed out this
would require a huge investment that would take some time to recoup. Medical
tourism is the provision of cost effective medical care in collaboration with
the tourism industry for patients who travel overseas...
read more...
Security issues to be addressed at schools
New levels of security may have to be drawn into building
plans when the urgently needed new schools are built in the Cayman Islands
over the next few years. At the Media Briefing by Cabinet members on 16
December, Education Minister, Hon Alden McLaughlin announced that a Security
Company had been commissioned to give a risk analysis on areas related to the
security on the John Gray...
read
more...
Person of the Day - Alphonso Gayle
A supply teacher at the Brac High School, Alphonso Gayle
teaches Business Studies and volunteers for the Rotary sponsored Junior
Achievement programme. He has also quickly become known for the mellow sounds of
his deep bass voice since he and his family moved here from Jamaica. Mr Gayle
says that, as a child, he used to sing in the choir for the New Testament
Church of God...
read
more...
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Employees on the low end of the wage scale, such as hair-
dressers, domestic helpers and construction workers coming from a variety of
countries such as the Philippines, Dominican Republic, Honduras and other
countries in the region, even Jamaica have reported that they are being
exploited. Some hair salons only pay commission and so if there are not enough
sales many hair dressers are complaining...
An investiture of new scouts and scout leaders took place
recently at Elmslie United Memorial Church Hall. Cayman Islands Scout Association Executive Commissioner,
Winston Hayle, introduced the ceremony by saying that investiture was at the
heart of the scouting association, because it was the formal recognition of
the dedication, loyalty and commitment already shown by the scouts...
Hon Anthony Eden, Minister of Health and Human Services,
has linked attention to the emotional health, wellbeing and productivity of
employees to employees receiving a Christmas gift from their employers at this
time of year. Speaking at a 16 December Media Briefing by Cabinet Members
Minister Eden disclosed that the Health Services Authority (HSA) found itself in
a financial position to offer a “thank you gift” to all HSA staff...
Doctors on Cayman Brac feel that an initiative towards
the development of medical tourism is possible in order to stimulate the
economy on the Sister Island. However, a private physician on the Brac pointed out this
would require a huge investment that would take some time to recoup. Medical
tourism is the provision of cost effective medical care in collaboration with
the tourism industry for patients who travel overseas...
New levels of security may have to be drawn into building
plans when the urgently needed new schools are built in the Cayman Islands
over the next few years. At the Media Briefing by Cabinet members on 16
December, Education Minister, Hon Alden McLaughlin announced that a Security
Company had been commissioned to give a risk analysis on areas related to the
security on the John Gray...
A supply teacher at the Brac High School, Alphonso Gayle
teaches Business Studies and volunteers for the Rotary sponsored Junior
Achievement programme. He has also quickly become known for the mellow sounds of
his deep bass voice since he and his family moved here from Jamaica. Mr Gayle
says that, as a child, he used to sing in the choir for the New Testament
Church of God...
