Equipping parents with the necessary skills to help children with their work, is one of the visions of Dr Hassan Syed, the newly-appointed head of the University College of the Cayman Islands (UCCI). The 40-year-old Computer Science and Technology lecturer has a vision for attracting a wider range of persons from the community to UCCI's education programmes... read more..
All ship shape and ready to hit the ocean waves
After the sport was almost wiped out by Hurricane Ivan, the Cayman Islands Sailing Club started a major programme designed to rebuild sailing on the Islands. CISC provides structured training programmes for both children and adults across a range of levels, from beginners who do not yet know a tack from a bowline to more experienced sailors looking to fine-tune their racing skills... read more..
New unit hampered by futile vandalism
Why is there so much vandalism of public property in Grand Cayman? That's the question the newly formed Recreation, Parks and Cemeteries Unit (RPCU) is trying to find answers to. Since taking up its cleaning and maintenance role on 1 July 2006, the RPCU said that the high levels of vandalism to public recreational facilities have hampered its work... read more..
Seniors face age discrimination and mandatory retirement
In the next ten years, a large portion of the Caymanian working population will be 60 years and over and many will be forced to retire even if they are not ready. Government requires all employees to retire at the age of 60 and among much of the private sector, mandatory retirement is also required at that age. With the pressure of a Caymanian labour shortage... read more..
Bodden Town Park to start later this year
PLANS to construct a new community park in Bodden Town, Grand Cayman, later this year is said to be progressing smoothly. As part of the Growing Communities Initiative of the Dart Foundation, Bodden Town will get one of five public parks slated for the Island. The Planning Department is currently examining the plans for the park in the Eastern District.... read more..
Child of the Week - Jordan Grant
Figure skating is what Jordan Grant says she likes to do during her holidays to Canada with her family. The 10-year-old Grade 5 student at Triple C says that she likes to play instruments like the piano and the flute, as well as dance. Like most pre-teens, Jordan enjoys watching music videos and playing with her best friend Haily. Jordan's favourite colour is lime green... read more..
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Equipping parents with the necessary skills to help children with their work, is one of the visions of Dr Hassan Syed, the newly-appointed head of the University College of the Cayman Islands (UCCI). The 40-year-old Computer Science and Technology lecturer has a vision for attracting a wider range of persons from the community to UCCI's education programmes... 
After the sport was almost wiped out by Hurricane Ivan, the Cayman Islands Sailing Club started a major programme designed to rebuild sailing on the Islands. CISC provides structured training programmes for both children and adults across a range of levels, from beginners who do not yet know a tack from a bowline to more experienced sailors looking to fine-tune their racing skills... 
Why is there so much vandalism of public property in Grand Cayman? That's the question the newly formed Recreation, Parks and Cemeteries Unit (RPCU) is trying to find answers to. Since taking up its cleaning and maintenance role on 1 July 2006, the RPCU said that the high levels of vandalism to public recreational facilities have hampered its work... 
In the next ten years, a large portion of the Caymanian working population will be 60 years and over and many will be forced to retire even if they are not ready. Government requires all employees to retire at the age of 60 and among much of the private sector, mandatory retirement is also required at that age. With the pressure of a Caymanian labour shortage... 
Figure skating is what Jordan Grant says she likes to do during her holidays to Canada with her family. The 10-year-old Grade 5 student at Triple C says that she likes to play instruments like the piano and the flute, as well as dance. Like most pre-teens, Jordan enjoys watching music videos and playing with her best friend Haily. Jordan's favourite colour is lime green... 
