In November 2005, when gangs were made illegal in Cayman some members of the Legal and Human Rights (HR) fraternities had concerns but before the finishing touches are added to these bills - the Drug Court Bill 2006 and the Alternative Sentencing Bill 2006 - the Attorney General has sent both to the Cayman Islands' Human Rights Committee (HRC) for review... read more..
Cayman students are awarded for 'Environmentality'
Disney Cruise Line honoured the Grand Prize Winners of the 2006 Jiminy Cricket's Environmentality Challenge on Tuesday 20 June in a special ceremony aboard the Disney Magic Cruise ship. The prizewinners were all from Cayman schools, including George Town Primary School, St Ignatius Catholic School, and John Gray High School... read more..
Too late for some parenting strategies
According to one School Councillor here, he has seen evidence that some teenagers are "living their own lives" without any strong parental influence. Speaking with Cayman Net News, John Gray School Councillor, Alfred McLeod, said that some students "have a good rapport" with their parents, but the majority of teens with which he comes in contact do not... read more..
Farmers say they want their share of the pie
Members of the Cayman Islands Agricultural Society are fed up with what they say are 'lack of value for money' overseas trips made by Ministry of Agriculture and Department of Agriculture officials. At the society monthly meeting at the Stacy Watler Pavilion in Lower Valley on Monday night, several members questioned their board on the matter, saying they were not benefiting in any way... read more..
School registration deadlines
The Department of Education said that Friday, 23 June, is the final deadline for receipt of applications on behalf of children wishing to attend Government schools for the academic year commencing September 2006. Applications are to be sent directly to the Principal of the relevant school.... read more..
Person of the Day - Aline Galvao
Born in Brazil, but raised in the Cayman Islands for 11 years and now studying in the United States, this 21-year-old says that her favourite place to be is here with her parents. "I was born in Rio de Janeiro and moved here at age ten because my Dad, who is a banker, came to take up a job," said Aline. "I go back to Brazil once a year."... read more..
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In November 2005, when gangs were made illegal in Cayman some members of the Legal and Human Rights (HR) fraternities had concerns but before the finishing touches are added to these bills - the Drug Court Bill 2006 and the Alternative Sentencing Bill 2006 - the Attorney General has sent both to the Cayman Islands' Human Rights Committee (HRC) for review... 
Disney Cruise Line honoured the Grand Prize Winners of the 2006 Jiminy Cricket's Environmentality Challenge on Tuesday 20 June in a special ceremony aboard the Disney Magic Cruise ship. The prizewinners were all from Cayman schools, including George Town Primary School, St Ignatius Catholic School, and John Gray High School... 
According to one School Councillor here, he has seen evidence that some teenagers are "living their own lives" without any strong parental influence. Speaking with Cayman Net News, John Gray School Councillor, Alfred McLeod, said that some students "have a good rapport" with their parents, but the majority of teens with which he comes in contact do not... 
Members of the Cayman Islands Agricultural Society are fed up with what they say are 'lack of value for money' overseas trips made by Ministry of Agriculture and Department of Agriculture officials. At the society monthly meeting at the Stacy Watler Pavilion in Lower Valley on Monday night, several members questioned their board on the matter, saying they were not benefiting in any way... 
Born in Brazil, but raised in the Cayman Islands for 11 years and now studying in the United States, this 21-year-old says that her favourite place to be is here with her parents. "I was born in Rio de Janeiro and moved here at age ten because my Dad, who is a banker, came to take up a job," said Aline. "I go back to Brazil once a year."... 
