In the wake of the article “HSA in staff crisis” published in Cayman Net News on 3 February, where it was reported the Health Services Authority (HSA), could lose as many as 25 to 40 employees each year as a result of the roll-over policy, it has been revealed that all HSA
employees are now exempted from the seven-year fixed term policy of the
Immigration Law (2003)... read more...
Week of the young child
With
the theme, “Building better futures for all children,” the Week of the Young
Child draws to a close after a week of events and occasions for some of the
country’ youngest residents. The week began with the Launching Service
at John Gray Memorial United Church in George Town on Sunday 5 March.
There followed, during the week, a series of special events, activities and
trips for young children... read more...
Dr Luarca may strike again
Dr Luis Luarca the Cuban refugee, who staged a four-week
hunger strike in front of the Government Administration building, the Glass
House last month, has said that he has applied to the police for permission
to go back there and start another protest... read
more...
Riot at Home raises concerns as girls sent to prison
An
incident at the Frances Bodden Home recently has sparked concerns over the
need for more suitable, safekeeping facility for young girls at risk.
On 27 February five of the nine resident girls at the Frances Bodden Home
threw chairs and set off a fire extinguisher. According to Dan
Bacallao, Chief Executive Officer of Children and Youth Services (CAYS) the
incident “revolved around the girls not wanting to follow instructions.”.. read
more...
Prices up seven percent
The cost of living in the Cayman
Islands increased by a whopping 7 percent in 2005. The annual average ‘All
Items Index’ for 2005 stood at 142.0, an increase of 7 percent over the 2004
figure of 132.7. Increases in the housing sector, as a result of higher
rental and insurance premiums, are the major contributors to the rise... read more...
Child of the Day - Anjalie
Panchu
At
three years and nine months she is very comfortable on a computer and spends
some of her spare time playing educational games or trying to type her own
emails to friends in other parts of the world. Even though she is
happy to have a computer mouse in her hand, she is even happier when she has
a pen. Her mother, Kamla, explained, “She is always asking for paper and a pen.”...
read more...
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In the wake of the article “HSA in staff crisis” published in Cayman Net News on 3 February, where it was reported the Health Services Authority (HSA), could lose as many as 25 to 40 employees each year as a result of the roll-over policy, it has been revealed that all HSA
employees are now exempted from the seven-year fixed term policy of the
Immigration Law (2003)...
With
the theme, “Building better futures for all children,” the Week of the Young
Child draws to a close after a week of events and occasions for some of the
country’ youngest residents. The week began with the Launching Service
at John Gray Memorial United Church in George Town on Sunday 5 March.
There followed, during the week, a series of special events, activities and
trips for young children...
An
incident at the Frances Bodden Home recently has sparked concerns over the
need for more suitable, safekeeping facility for young girls at risk.
On 27 February five of the nine resident girls at the Frances Bodden Home
threw chairs and set off a fire extinguisher. According to Dan
Bacallao, Chief Executive Officer of Children and Youth Services (CAYS) the
incident “revolved around the girls not wanting to follow instructions.”..
At
three years and nine months she is very comfortable on a computer and spends
some of her spare time playing educational games or trying to type her own
emails to friends in other parts of the world. Even though she is
happy to have a computer mouse in her hand, she is even happier when she has
a pen. Her mother, Kamla, explained, “She is always asking for paper and a pen.”...
