What Is YouthFlex?

George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
An after-school hangout show where young teens and adults can discuss topics affecting them ranging from love, politics to finance etc....

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Recognition of Christ in Christmas
















On December 16th the final show of Youth Flex for 2009, we sought to recognize Christ in Christmas by bringing in Pastor Gareth Haylock and former YouthFlex Host, now Youth Pastor Felix Manzanares. The duo shared their views on Christmas and shed some light on how young people can preserve the spirit of Christmas. The music list featured four carols from Hi-Tide's new Christmas album "Warm Wishes" that included












"Angel we have heard on High" by Hi-Tide featuring Quincy Brown






"O Come all ye Faithful" by Hi-Tide






"Joy to the World" by Hi-Tide






"We wish you a Merry Christmas" by Hi-Tide

We also had Gordon Solomon on the show to talk about his new album to be launched early January 2010

Recognition of Social and Youth Workers and Junior Achievement Companies

On December 9th the Flex hosted former Flex host Matthew Hylton who is a returning graduate and working in the Department of Children and Family Services along with Ms Sylvia Wilks of the Cayman Islands Youth Development Consortium to talk about their careers and the highs and lows of their professions. We also highlighted the products of a Junior Achievement company called CIRCUS sponsored by PriceWaterhouseCoopers. The Flex's own Krista is the Vice President of Production but doubled in taking photo this week.

Thursday, December 03, 2009

Recognition of Doctors, JazzFest Performers and Disabled Persons











On December 2nd, the Flex recognized local doctors, Jazzfest performers and Disabled Persons. Our guests were Dr. Steve Tomlinson, Jeffrey Wilson, Rico Orrett-Ebanks and Rhonda Cornwall of the Cayman JazzFest and Mrs Mennen, Gabriella and Lorenzo from the Lighthouse School.




Photography was done by Leanna Dixon and the featured music this week was Gospel Rock Band MercyMe.








The music List included: Coming up to Breathe, Hold Fast, So Long Self and Something about You.








It was a challenge to have three different interviews in one hour but we managed to do so as a team. the Production Team consisted of Krista, Leanna, Ahmed, and James . The on air team was Andrel, Josh and Kim who sat in for Annie who had an after school activity that kept her away from the show this week.

Recognition of Doctors, JazzFest Performers and Disabled Persons

On December 2nd, the Flex recognized local doctors, jazzfest performers and disabled persons.

Sunday, November 29, 2009











On November 25th the Flex hosted Ms Melloney Bryan, School Leader of Leading Edge High School as part of our season of recognition the Flex was recognizing the contributions of teachers and school leaders in our community. Ms Bryan shared some of her fondest memories of being in charge of a learning institution as well as some of the challenges. She rolled out the carpet in terms of advice to young people and offered many words of encouragement to youth to get involved in positive activities and stay involved.








The music feature on the show was Gospel R&B group Men of Standard's album "Surrounded". The music list consisted of:








"I Will"




"I Need You"




"Cover Me"




"Alright"








Photography this week was done by Leanna Dixon, she so good she can take a picture of herself, check them out. Next Wednesday we recognize health care workers, the differently abled persons and some young musicians.




Thursday, November 19, 2009

Recognition of Environmental Champions











On November 18th the Flex recognized Environmental Champions in our community. Mrs. Joni Kirkconnell, of the Sustainable Development Unit, Ms Diane Conolly of the Department of Tourism and three Disney Environmentality Challenge Champion students Venee Cornwall, Ashley Jacaban and Zachary Wright from George Town Primary School were our guests to talk about their 2009 Winning Environmentality project.








In partnership with John Gray High School and the Public Library the Word of the Week was ANALOGOUS which means; similar in some respects.








Featured music this week was Gospel Rap Artist Lecrae and the Music List was as follows:








It's your World - Lecrae




Fall Back - Lecrae featuring Trip Lee




Grateful- Lecrae featuring JR




After the Music Stops - Lecrae












Photography by Ahmed Myles and he is getting real good. Check out the pictures this week.








This weeks show was co-produced by Grade 11 Prep School student, Chris Bodden who was on work expereince with the Youth Services Unit

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Work Experience of Chris Bodden with the Youth Services Unit


Chris Bodden a High School Senior at Cayman Prep High School was attached to the Youth Services Unit for four days from November 10-13. While on work experience Chris helped to design the layout of the 2010 Youth Services Directory, assist with the running of the Cayman Islands Youth Assembly Executive Elections, assisting the YouthFlex production team on November 11th broadcast, writing of the scripts and selecting music for YouthFlex Radio Show for November 18th broadcast and also wrote an article for the Youth Services Unit's "The Advocate".


Every member of staff of the Youth Services Unit was very impressed with the maturity and passion of Chris to youth development and has high hopes for Chris the the social development field, whether in youth development or youth governance or public service.

Logo of the Cayman Islands Youth Passport Programme


In November 2008, the Youth Services Unit had a logo competition for the presently piloted youth awards programme Youth Passport, that was called for by the National Youth Policy of the Cayman Islands. This season Kim hosts a segment on the Flex to keep everyone updated on the programme's delivery in "The Update".
The logo competition was won by 19 year old Jason Parchment of West Bay who sketches as a pastime and is also one of Cayman's rising Boxing stars to follow in the footsteps of our once World Champion, Charles"the Killer" Whittaker.
Jason's sketch was digitized by a very talented graphic artist Miss Martha Conolly of Say Wha Designs.
His logo depict a thumbs up out of the sea in the fore of a brilliant sunrise surrounded by ropes that used to be an historical trade of the Cayman Islands under the banner of the slogan "Get involved & shine".
This very humble artist and aspiring boxer, Jason was interviewed by Kim on the Update on Friday November 13th at the Dalmain Ebanks Boxing Gymnasium to be aired on Wednesday November 18th on the Flex.

Recognition of Seamen and Veterans on Remembrance Day







Novemebr 11th , Remembance Day saw YouthFlex host Captain Paul Hurlston and Sergeant Shane Bothwell. Capt. Paul is in his eighties and recalls moments of World WarII as a schoolboy in Cayman, while retired Sergant Bothwell in his mid thirty tells stories of modern day conflicts in Afganistan , Iraq and in Africa. He shared that we here in the Cayman Islands have so much to be thankful for, because there are on open conflicts that is a way of life as other nations around the world grapple with on a daily basis. In partnership with the Public Library our Word of the Week was Valiant, and we on the Flex truly were honoured to host and recognize these two valiant members of our society who brave the sea and war to provide the foundation for economic development, peace and freedom.

The featured music of the week was from Gospel rap group 116 Clique from their album 13 Letters

Season of Recognition Opener with Premier McKeeva Bush







On November 4th , Cayman's first Premier Hon. McKeeva Bush was the guest on the Flex. The Premier and Minister of Financial Services, Tourism and Development was so busy with his tasks, that he was late in getting to the show, but it made for a historic occasion that saw the Flex broadcast for 1 hour and thirty three minutes, the longest YouthFlex broadcast as a Season opener. Check out the photos.

Thursday, October 22, 2009

Next Season of Recognition

Next season starts on November 4, 2009 with Andrel and Josh hosting Premier Designate Hon. McKeeva Bush. The Season of Recognition is to be one that you don't want to miss a single show. Join us on www.radiocayman.gov.ky and listen live every wednesday 4-5pm EST.

Season Finale, Season of Leadership











ON october 14, 2009 the Flex said farewell to outgoing host Lily and her Season of Leadership. The show was another great one and the moments of bidding farewell was touchy but the Flex family continues to evolve and grow. Lily's farewell has given way for two new male Flex crew members and now the 2009 Flex Crew is on the prowl to select the next two Flex members by December 18th.








On the show past Flex Host Sherelle came through to share in the moment with Lily and to celebrate her birthday. Check out the picks

Friday, October 09, 2009

Awesome Sixth graders on the Flex












Caribbean Youth Day Primary School Dialogue
















Caribbean Youth Day Primary School Style





















This week the Flex rolled out the red carpet for the Primary School students who were selected by their Principals and teacher to represent their schools. They were:












Kayla of John A Cumber Primary






Gabriella of George Town Primary






Brittany of Red Bay Primary






Lacey & Zion of host school Prospect Primary






Alaye & Jahmar of Savannah Primary






Jayden of Bodden Town Primary






Kieron of North Side Primary






Isabelle of East End Primary












The music list for the show was :












"Let Peace Reign" by Tarrus Riley & Etana






"Love & Peace " by JG featuring Mr. Givens






"The Whistling Song" by The Pinker Tones












the show was another great one with the host, producers Principals, Parents and listening audience stunned. These sixth graders blew us away with their honesty and candor.












The word of the week is "Honesty" courtesy of John Gray High School and the Cayman Islands Public Library












Check out the pictures. Chaffuers Unlimited hooked up our special Caribbean Youth Day Dialogue guests and took them all for a spin in their stretched Ford Expedition

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Pictures of Caribbean Youth Day High School Dialogue
















Caribbean Youth Day High School Student Dialogue
















Today the Youth Services Unit and Youth Flex Radio Show commemorated Caribbean Youth Day with a High School Student Dialogue at the Cayman International School live on Youth Flex. The student was to talk on the subject "Youth mainstreaming, critical to Sustainable Development". The show was great and the answers the youth gave to the engaging questions was awesome and very mature. Music was limited for this show to two local tracks by JG feat Mr. Given "Love & Peace" and an awesome collaboration of various local artist with "Save our Youth". We had two representatives of each high school on Grand Cayman.










Cayman International School reps were Taylor & Jonathon





John Gray High School reps were Gavin & Abigail





Triple C School reps were Jordan & Nikki





Wesleyan Christian Academy reps were Lloyd & Nikita





Grace Christian Academy reps were Jacob & Shenaye





St. Ignatius High School reps were Yentel & Renee





Cayman Prep High reps were Felicia & Stephanie





Cayman Academy reps were Vanessa & Damani










Everyone had a blast and even the administrators at Cayman International had fun . Shout outs to Ms Caskey and Mr. Dowsy










If was the first the YouthFlex rolled up in stretched limo but it was all good, thanks to our friends at Chaffuers Unlimited for the hook up. Check the pictures. Next week we continue the celebrations of Caribbean Yoth Day with our Primary School Dialogue where you will meet Kayla and friend . hope you join next wednesday 4-5 live from the Prospect Primary School Hall.