Cayman: OES Completes Early Childhood Inspection Framework
The Office of Education Standards (OES) has announced the successful completion of its comprehensive early childhood inspection framework, First Steps to Success: Nurturing Environments and Thriving Children. This bespoke framework, written specifically for the unique needs of the early childhood sector…
RBC Celebrates 60 years in Cayman with YMCA Donation
RBC 60th Anniversary – YMCA donation: centre right, Ericka Rolle, AVP Personal Banking and CountryHead presents, on behalf of RBC, a digital cheque in the amount of $20,000 to Paola Juarez-Robinson,Director of Philanthropy and Community Engagement at the YMCA, centre…
The Alex Panton Foundation announces theme for the 2024 Youth Mental Health Symposium
The Alex Panton Foundation (“APF”) has announced that the 2024 Youth Mental Health Symposium will be held on Saturday 17 February, from 10am to 4pm at the Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman. The 7th annual event returns with the theme “Building Bridges:…
How “fair trade” labels help corporations hide exploitation
By Ellie Finkelstein, Freedom United January 21, 2024 News Digest OUR CAMPAIGN ISSUES IN THE NEWS Forced laborHow “fair trade” labels help corporations hide exploitation in MexicoIn the idyllic aisles of U.S. supermarkets, labels like “responsibly grown, ” “farmworker-assured,” and “fair-trade…
Cayman: Island Naturals Gives Back To Children In Need Through NCVO Donation
Island Naturals Owner and Founder Lindsay Allen presents donation to NCVO Marketing & Fundraising Coordinator Jodie Miller flanked by some of the top Holiday Giveback Fundraisers. Island Naturals has kicked off 2024 with a $12,500 donation to Cayman’s longest-running children’s…
Ready, set, go – join our 2024 challenges!
From Kiki Lindenau, Freedom United As we embark on another year in our collective fight against modern slavery, we’re sharing actions that help make the world more just for all.We challenge you to check off as many actions as possible. Together, we…
Cayman: Advisory: US FDA Recalls Infant Formula
Grand Cayman, Thursday, 11 January 2024– The Ministry of Health & Wellness would like to notify the public of a recent infant formula recall issued by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Wednesday, 10 January 2024. The…
Why auditing firms are failing children
By Ellie Finkelstein, Freedom United January 7, 2024 News Digest OUR CAMPAIGN ISSUES IN THE NEWS Child slaveryPrivate auditing firms have a common blind spot: child laborIn recent years, major U.S. corporations have assured ethical labor practices within their supply chains…
The Olympic Games can inspire a new generation
International Olympic Committee 27 December 2023 – We must make sport available to all children, regardless of their personal situations and backgrounds, and the Olympic Games are the perfect way to inspire them, says two-time Olympic champion Aksel Lund Svindal. The Olympic…
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Cayman: MoE grants one-time payment towards Early Childhood Care
Premier and Minister for Education Hon. Juliana O’Connor-Connolly The Ministry of Education (MoE) is pleased to announce a one-time grant of $1,200.00 to children receiving funding through the Early Childhood Assistance Programme (ECAP). This initiative aims to directly alleviate financial…
