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The Ministry of Youth, Sports, Culture & Heritage (MYSCH) and the Youth Services Unit (YSU) are proud to announce the appointment of the Cayman Islands’ newest Female CARICOM Youth Ambassadors (CYAs) 2025-2027. Ashley Gooden (Female CYA) and Danielle Seales (Alternate Female CYA) have been selected to join the national CYA cohort, which currently consists of

The Ministry of Youth, Sports, Culture and Heritage (YSCH is pleased to introduce the newly appointed members of the National Youth Commission and the National Sports Commission for the 2025-2028 term. These appointments underscore the Ministry’s continued commitment to empowering youth and advancing sports in the Cayman Islands. The National Youth Commission is made up

The Youth Services Unit (YSU) will host its third annual Youth Empowerment Symposium (YES) at the Marriott Resort from September 17-18. This year’s theme, “Money Matters: Empowerment through Financial Literacy,” aims to equip young people with practical knowledge and tools to improve their financial well-being. The two-day event features a School Delegates Conference for students

During an awards ceremony held on Thursday, 17 July at the Intergenerational Hub, 28 young Caymanians were celebrated as the first cohort to complete the Youth Financial Literacy Programme (FLP). The FLP is led by the National Youth Commission (NYC) in partnership with the Youth Services Unit (YSU) and the Ministry of Youth, Sports, Culture

Individuals passionate about enhancing and empowering Caymanian youth now have a unique opportunity to make a national impact, as the Ministry of Youth, Sports, Culture and Heritage (MYSCH) officially opens applications for the National Youth Commission (NYC). The NYC is an independent voluntary body with the primary responsibility to monitor the implementation of the National

The Youth Services Unit (YSU) is calling for members of the public to submit nominations for the 2025 Proud of Them Youth Recognition Awards. Exceptional youth aged 10 to 25 years old, can be nominated online at www.youthservices.ky/proudofthem, ahead of the closing date: Saturday, 22nd March. Nomination categories include excellence in: Academics, Sports, Community Service,

CARICOM Youth Ambassador for the Cayman Islands and CYA Dean Vanessa Burke, represented the region’s youth at the 48th Regular Meeting of the CARICOM Heads of Government in Barbados last week (19-21 February 2025). She made history as the first Dean from the Cayman Islands and youth from an Overseas Territory to address the Heads

The National Youth Commission (NYC) has launched its official website and a new Financial Literacy Programme aimed at equipping young Caymanians with the knowledge and skills needed to manage their finances confidently. This programme underscores the NYC’s commitment to empowering young people by fostering education, leadership and financial independence.  The NYC has also launched its

The Ministry of Youth, Sports and Heritage is pleased to advise that the Cayman Islands proudly concluded the Fourth World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Caribbean Sports Ministers Forum, held from 15–17 January 2025. The event brought together Sports Ministers, government officials, and anti-doping stakeholders from nine Caribbean nations, reaffirming the region’s united commitment to promoting fair

The Ministry of Youth, Sports & Heritage (MYSH) and the Youth Services Unit (YSU) are proud to announce the appointment of the Cayman Islands’ newest Male CARICOM Youth Ambassadors (CYAs) 2024-2026, D’Vonte Joseph (Male CYA) and Diarra Hoyte (Alternate Male CYA). Male CYA D’Vonte Joseph holds a Bachelor’s degree (Honours) in Chemical and Energy Engineering

Promising academics, young community service leaders and Olympians were among the 15 Hounourees celebrated at the Proud of Them awards ceremony on Wednesday, 20 November, under the theme “Inspiration in Action.” For 11 years, the programme has recognised outstanding contributions made by youth in the awarding categories of: community service, business, academics, career, sports and

The Honourable Minister of Youth, Sports & Heritage Isaac Rankine and on behalf of the Cayman Islands Government, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Jordan Crooks as the first Cabinet appointed Sports Ambassador for the Cayman Islands. Mr. Crooks has represented the Cayman Islands in swimming locally, regionally and internationally; from CARIFTA, to

The Cayman Islands has reached a significant milestone in youth development with the appointment of Ms. Vanessa Burke, Cayman’s Female CARICOM Youth Ambassador (CYA), as Dean of the CARICOM Youth Ambassador Programme (CYAP). Ms. Burke’s is the first young Caymanian to hold the prestigious role, marking a historic moment for the Cayman Islands in the