Education Council Scholarships Online
The Scholarship Secretariat, through the Ministry of Education, Training & Employment, recently unveiled their new online scholarship application programme. The new programme, called the Education Council Scholarships Online Programme, which was launched on 1st February 2012, will allow applicants to…
Teachers achieve NPSLBA Certificates
Promoting positive behaviour, regular attendance and supporting the emotional aspects of learning make a vital contribution to a student’s achievement and overall school improvement. On Friday, February 3, teachers from schools across Grand Cayman were on hand to receive their…
Toby needs a home
Toby has been living at the shelter since he was a puppy. Toby was adopted from the shelter but was brought back because his owner was leaving the island and couldn’t take him along. Toby does not want to be…
“Final” Port Plans
Displaying nearly 130,000 square feet of new retail space, a “final concept” design of the George Town port suggests that downtown merchants could face severe threats from the development. A rendering by Aecom, the multi-national design and environmental firm employed…
On-going search for Nathan Clarke
It’s now been four days since 30-year-old Nathan Clarke was reported missing. The Teaching Assistant was last seen by his partner and friends near Calico Jack’s on Seven Mile Beach at approximately 8.30 pm on Saturday 25 February 2012. When…
2 wounded Western journalists escape from Syria
BEIRUT (AP) — Two wounded Western journalists escaped from Syria Tuesday after being trapped for days in the besieged central city of Homs, activist groups said. Thirteen Syrian activists who were helping smuggle out at least one of the reporters…
Books & More Books
Deals on Wheels Plenty of teddy bears and other cuddly toys, along with all kinds of great bargains were looking for a home when Deals on Wheels – the name of the Cayman Islands Red Cross’ mobile thrift shop –…
Department of Sports honours women in March
With March just a couple of days away, the Department of Sports is gearing up to highlight and focus on women in sports for Honouring Women’s Month. The Department, along with several organisations, will be hosting several events to promote…
Public Health Update on Viral Gastroenteritis
Although there has been a decline in gastroenteritis cases during the past week ending 25 February with about 85 cases reported, the Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kiran Kumar again urged people to practice good hygiene to help stem the…
