The 2014/2015 Junior Achievement of the Cayman Islands Board has recently re-elected Mr Paul Byles as its President, along with several long standing Board members: Vice President Brendalee Scott-Novak of Rotary Central joined by other Rotarians, Treasurer Martin Ruben, Marilyn Brandt, Mike Donnelly, Dr. Naude Dreyer, Ravee Kapoor, Marco Capelli, Desire Charles and Larry Tibbetts. The Chamber of Commerce Members include Wil Pineau, James Tibbetts and Secretary Angelyn Hernandez. Associate Directors are Dominique Chenier, Padraig Hoare, Kerri Kanuga, Pat Randall, Glenda McTaggart, Juliet Osbourne and Giorgio Subiotto while new directors Katie Dilbert, Kristina Buckerage and Paul Pearson have equally received a warm welcome.

“We are honoured to have new members such as Ms. Dilbert, Ms. Buckeridge and Mr. Pearson on the Board this year,” Mr Byles said. All of our board members continue to work hard ensuring Junior Achievement is a success as we all have the same interest in mind. Our board has the passion to guide Cayman’s youth to excel in everything they do.”

The Junior Achievement programme is now in its 24th year of serving the youth of the Cayman Islands and continues to make tremendous strides in forging links between Cayman’s young people and the business community. JA participants are given the opportunity to establish and run their own company, while under the watchful eye of business people from within the community, helping to guide them in their mission.

“Our board members set an example for youth to work as a team, achieve an appreciation of education and keep a positive attitude throughout all aspects of life. We have had strong support from the community and hope this continues as we venture into a new year,” Mr. Byles said.

For more information on Junior Achievement and to find out how to volunteer, visit www.jacayman.ky or call 949-4306.

Photo Caption: [Standing]: Wil Pineau, Katie Dilbert, Kristina Buckeridge, Pat Randall, Marilyn Brandt, Naude Dreyer, Mike Donnelly, Marco Cappelli, Ravi Kapoor, Paul Pearson, James Tibbetts. [Seated]: Angelyn Hernandez, Brendalee Scott-Novak, Larry Tibbetts, Glenda McTaggart, Juliet Osbourne. [Not pictured]: Paul Byles, Desiree Charles, Martin Ruben, Padraig Hoare, Dominique Chenier, Kerri Kanuga, Giorgio Subiotto.

About Junior Achievement of the Cayman Islands

Junior Achievement of the Cayman Islands is a not-for-profit association and is funded through the generous contributions from the business community and is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors comprising representatives appointed by Rotary Central, the Chamber of Commerce and elected associate members. JA offers a number of programs aimed at Cayman’s youth. Together these programs impact over 1,200 students each year. These include: the Company Program, Careers with a Purpose, Success Skills and Job Shadow for high school students, Economics for Success for Middle School students and Ourselves for Kindergarten students. Rotary Central introduced Junior Achievement to the Cayman Islands in 1991 and partnered with the Chamber of Commerce on the popular program that focuses on youth.