Government Officials Visit Cayman Brac High School Site

The Honourable Rolston Anglin, Minister for Education and Training, conducted an official visit to Cayman Brac in early June to tour two key educational sites: the construction site of the new Cayman Brac High School (NCBHS) and Layman Scott High School (LSHS).

Minister Anglin was accompanied by the Honourable Nikolas DaCosta, Minister for District Administration and Home Affairs; the Honourable Jay Ebanks, Minister for Planning, Lands, Agriculture, Housing and Infrastructure; Ms. Cetonya Cacho, Chief Officer; and Mr. Jerome McCoy, Deputy Chief Officer both from the Ministry of Education and Training as well as Mr. Michael Ebanks, Acting Chief Officer in the Ministry of District Administration and Home Affairs.

Also in attendance were Mr. Mark Ray, Director of the Department of Education Services; Mr. Elroy Bryan-Watler, Deputy Director of the Department of Education Services; and Mrs. Tammy Hopkins, Senior School Improvement Officer based in Cayman Brac.

The visit formed part of the ministers’ early efforts to familiarise themselves with major government facilities and ongoing projects across the Sister Islands. While the NCBHS project was initiated under a previous administration, the visit provided an opportunity for the newly appointed Ministers to view the current state of progress and begin discussions on next steps regarding capital planning and oversight.

In addition to the site visit at NCBHS, the delegation also made a purposeful stop at Layman Scott High School. The walkthrough served as a chance to connect with the school leaders and gain a clearer understanding of the current teaching and learning environment.

As part of his early review of key initiatives, Minister Anglin noted that seeing the site in person was an essential step in understanding the scope and status of the project:

“This visit provided an important opportunity to see the project first-hand and begin gaining a clearer understanding of where things stand. It’s early days, but this kind of engagement is essential as we begin reviewing ongoing initiatives and considering next steps.”

Further visits to additional education facilities in Cayman Brac are expected in the coming weeks as the Ministry of Education and Training continues to engage directly with schools and public service partners across the Islands.

The Ministry of Education and Training remains focused on strengthening the delivery of quality education through sound decision-making, open dialogue, and a shared commitment to the people of the Cayman Islands.