From genocide to cannon fodder
April 14th, 2024News Digest OUR CAMPAIGN ISSUES IN THE NEWS Slavery in conflictRohingya conscripts: victims of ethnic cleansing now forced pawns in civil warAmidst Myanmar’s turbulent civil unrest, Rohingyas, long persecuted and displaced, are coerced into military service by the junta…
Cayman: Department of Children and Family Services Honours Outstanding Achievements at 2024 DCFS Awards Ceremony
Chief Justice Margaret Ramsay-Hale Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands – 10 April 2024: The Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) proudly celebrated the exemplary contributions of its dedicated team at the DCFS Awards ceremony, held on Friday, 22 March at…
New Children’s Book: Award-Winning Tale of Resilience and Hope in ‘Loris Opens Up His Heart’
Realistic Emotions and Non-Traditional Portrayals of Foster Children, Social Issues and Diversity “Foster siblings Cam, Inaya, and Loris come from different countries and backgrounds, but what bonds them is their tough family situations and strong resilience.” — Dagmara Sitek MONTREAL,…
IOC Young Leader Najib Chajiddine: empowering girls and boys through first 3×3 basketball academy in Africa
International Olympic Committee 10 April 2024 – “United Maroc” is the first 3×3 basketball academy in Africa. It has been developed by IOC Young Leader and basketball referee Najib Chajiddine and supported by Paris 2024 and the French Development Agency (AFD) through the…
OECS Communications UnitOrganisation of Eastern Caribbean States
From Malika Thompson-Cenac Communications Specialist, Organisation of Eastern Caribbean State Article Courtesy UNICEF Castries, Saint Lucia, 26 March 2024- UNICEF and the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Tuesday signed a renewed Partnership Agreement, which will directly impact the lives…
SoNoRo Cayman Islands 2024 April 9 -12
Let’s get together Cayman Arts Festival Cayman Arts Festival has become one of the largest performing arts event of its type in the Cayman Islands and the Caribbean region. $10 – $30 Get tickets About this event Event 1 –…
CDS: LAST CHANCE – Acting classes for children and adults!
Acting classes start back next week, see the timetable and book your class here! *CLASSES ARE FILLING UP SO BOOK NOW!* TERM 2024: 12 week SKILLS TERM April 8th-Thu 27th June 2024 Our fees are pro-rated for the length of term but…
Cayman: MOE/DES Release 2022-23 Data Report, Depicting PositiveTrends in Student Achievement
Grand Cayman, Thursday, 4 April 2024 – The Ministry of Education (MoE) and the Department of Education Services (DES) have released the 2022-23 Education Data Report, highlighting positive gains in achievement among secondary school students, particularly in core subjects. “We’re…
Educational and Private Sector Alliance Launches Zero Waste Schools
From Danny Moonie Communications / Knowledge Management Specialist, Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States April 2, 2024 — A powerful alliance of schools, clubs, and businesses in Dominica has unveiled a bold Zero Waste Schools Program, marking a significant stride towards sustainable…
UPDATE: Missing Teen Shantelle Rhoden Aguilar Located, 2 April
UPDATE (2 April): Fifteen-year-old Shantelle Rhoden Aguilar, who was reported missing on Friday, 15 March, has been located and returned home, and appears to be in good health. The RCIPS thanks the public for their assistance in this matter. UPDATE:…
