What Is YouthFlex?
- 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....
Friday, April 29, 2011
Child Month's YouthFest & Lovelorn Band
On April 27th the Flex took a road trip to John Gray High School Music Room to talk to the Brian & Barbara Gee of Youth Fest Committee along with sponsors Caroline of LIME and Stephen Bramwell of INTECH. The show also featured the smooth sounds of Lovelorn Band with their rendition of Bruno Mars Grenade along with several original songs to the delight of everyone present and listening on the radio.
Movie Review of "The King's Speech"
On April 20th the Flex had a movie review of multiple award winning Movie of theYear "The King's Speech" It was a fitting way to usher in the dialogue if the Royal Wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton. The Cayman Islands has been granted a holiday on Friday April 29th to join in with the festivities of this grand occassion.
Discussion on the Illuminati Pt 2
On April 13th the Flex turned its attention to the impact the Illuminati has has on popular culture and popular artist. We reviewed some of the known Illuminati artist music before their professions of allegiance to the secret society
Discussion on the Illuminati Pt 1
On April 6th the Flex had a discussion on the Illuminati and its pervasive nature in the world. We spoke about its origins and the impact it has had amoung young people of the 21st century.
Cayman Squash Open & Chalkfest
On March 30 the Flex had guest from the Cedrus Investment Cayman Squash Open along with members of staff from the National Gallery to talk about Chalkfest. Both events were held at Camana Bay
Gender Discussion for Honouring Womens Month
On March 23rd the Flex had a Gender Discussion with Miss Denise Miller, President of the Young Progressives Political Party.
The Happenings in March
So sorry for the long delays in the updates. March was packed with activities of the Agriculture Fair on Ash Wednesday, followed by a slew of dramatical performances and on air discussions
On March16 the Flex hosted the Cayman Prep & High School cast of Disney's Aladdin Jr along with Youthfest runnerup in the Battle of Bands last year "Every Other Minute" provided a live in studio concert. It was fabulous. Here's some photos
On March16 the Flex hosted the Cayman Prep & High School cast of Disney's Aladdin Jr along with Youthfest runnerup in the Battle of Bands last year "Every Other Minute" provided a live in studio concert. It was fabulous. Here's some photos
Thursday, March 03, 2011
Road Trip to John Gray High
On March 2nd the Flex took its first roadtrip of the Season of Entertainment. What an awesome trip it was. Our guests were Professor Powell and the Cayman Islands Marching Band. The show featured one song by Kevin Downswell "Change is coming" and all other music breaks featured the Marching Band with small tastes of their repetoire. They covered several popular song like OMG, California Girls, Run this town, Forget You, I got a feeling and then they had us awestricten with their rendition of the Cayman Islands National Song "Beloved Isle Cayman".
The Marching Band will be performing at the 44th Annual Agriculture Show next wednesday. it is the largest one day event inthe Cayman Islands with over 8,000 patrons. All Aggy Show patrons are going to be in for a treat with this band, for sure.
Determined Youth of the Week was Prospect Primary School Junior Champion Boy Rico Bodden of Year 6 Lumley
Our Person of the Week who "Perspires to Inspire" others was 2011 FACE Award Recipient Ms. Zetamae Bodden MBE
This was the first time YouthFlex has braodcasted from John Gray High School in its history. 90% of YouthFlex crew members attended John Gray but we never broadcasted from their school until March 2, 2011.
Check out the pix
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Season Of Entertainment Opens with Self Help Songwriting Workshop
On February 23, the Flex opened the Season of Entertainment with a discussion with the CEO of the New Self Help Community Foundation about their upcoming free Songwriting workshop for teens with lead facilitator, recording artist, award winning song writer and talent pomoter E.A. Porter.
Our Determined Youth Of the Week was once again Tiffany Cole for her 2 minutes :30seconds run in the 800m at the George Town Track Meet on Saturday. She shaved 29 seconds off her personal best.
Our Person of the Week who "Perspires toInspire" others was professional champion boxer Charles "the Killer" Whittaker.
We featured music from Local Grammy Award Winner Jason 'JG' Gilbert with "Focus" and the Song of the Year "Need You Now" by Lady Antebellum
Season of Determination Finale
On February 16th the Flex bid farewell to the Season of Determination with a roll call of the all of the "Determined Youth of the Week" throughout the season. Some were too busy on Wednesday to join us but those that came had a blast. They were Alikie Kandler, Elsie Boone, Allena Rankine, Tiffany Cole, Brittney Rose Bodden, Jevaughnie Ebanks, Jaryed Myles, Julian Jervis and Lorrenzo Williams. We got apologies from Michael Testori, Alex Hennings, Alexandra Franklin and Karlie Lovinggood
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Honouring Womens Month Youth Photo & Poetry Contest & Triple C Spotlight Talent Show
On February 9th the Flex had Mrs. Miriam Foster of the Family Resource Centre in studio to promote the upcoming Honouring Womens Month Youth Photo & Poetry Competition. We also took the opportunity to talk about other programmes the FRC offers the Cayman community.
Our Determined Youth of the Week was PSA All-Star Footballer Alex Hennings of St. Ignatius High School
Our Person of the Week who "Perspire to Inspire" others was John Gray High School Business Studies Teacher and mentor Ms. Forbes.
Our Artist of the Week was local recording artist Natasha Kozaily
The Word of the Week was "VICTOR"
The Word of the Week was "VICTOR"
We also had Jonathan & Chris Peguero of "Soaring Down" stage a mini concert on air featuring their new sinlgle for Valentines "Red Rose". Their stage debut will be at the Spotlight Talent Show of Triple C School.
Private School Association 7-A-Side Football Tournament
On February 2, 2011 Youth Flex had Jeremy Moore the Head of High School at Cayman International School as our in studio guest to promote the long awaited Interscholastic Football tournament. The format was a 7-A-Side tournament of the private High Schools in the Cayman Islands. There are plans to include Public School Academies in the future. This year the Private Schools will form an All-Star team to challenge Cayman Brac High, John Gray High , The Cayman Islands Further Education Centre and Clifton Hunter High School to home and away matches.
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Determined to make History one way or another
Flex Crew with Sterling on Talk Today
Sterling with Flex Crew on YouthFlex
On January 26th YouthFlex Crew made history by being guests on Radio Cayman's Talk Today programme with host Sterling Dwayne Ebanks and then having him as our guest on YouthFlex. On Talk Today, Sterling asked to Flex Crew of their views and opinions as young Caymanian growing up in the new economic and social climate of Cayman. Then on the Flex the Crew asked Sterling of his passions and his convictions.
Our Cayman Brac broadcast was postponed until later in the year. We will inform you of the Cayman Brac, just keep listening to the Flex.
Our "Determined Youth of the Week" was John Gray High School's Head Girl and CIYA Representative Alexandra Franklin and our Person of the Week who "Perspires to Inspire" others was 2011 Premier Award Recipient Coach Roy 'Hoota' Ebanks of Future Sports Club
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Youth Film Contest, Young singers and Palm Beach Atlantic University Open House
One last ting b'fore I go!
Flex Crew with Jru, Gio and Matt their promoter
Flex Crew with Josue & Jamie of Palm Beach Atlantic University
Flex Crew: Tre, Kim and Lorrenzo with Rita of CNCF
On January 19th the show was packed with excitement. We had Rita of CNCF as our guest to share information about the Youth Image Makers Short Film Competition, she was followed by Jamie and Josue of Palm Beach Atlantic University to promote their first open house here inGrand Cayman, they also visited CaymanBrac too, and as expected THEY LOVE OUR ISLANDS. The show's final in studio guest were teenage rising superstars Jru & Gio. They gave us a tease of their new singles that they plan to launch real soon. So listen out for Jru's "Lil Boss" and Gio's " Xbox" tearing up the air wave on radio stations around the globe. We also got a telephone call from Shane "Nobie" Edwards to promote the upcoming East End Surf Challenge that is scheduled for Heroes Day Holiday on January 24th. We got some great photos and Andrel captured some video that you can see on our facebook page, search for YouthFlex Radio Show. Check it out when you get a chance
We featured all local music on the show this week
"Jus Think [The Mission]" by Juspee
"11:59 All Night" by Caystyle Movement
"Me and my Crew" by Memory of Justice and the tease drops of "Lil Boss" and "Xbox"
Our "Determined Youth of the Week " was Saskia Hurlston of Cayman Academy
Our person of the week who "Perspires to Inspire" others was past YouthFlex Host and creator of Perspire to Inspire Takiyah "Kitty" Smith
Buck Toe saw Abruna flying solo because Dooksie had the flu.
NOTE" Our Cayman Brac remote broadcast scheduled for January 26th has been postponed until further notice. We will be malking the trip soon thanks to contributions from Lee's Office Products, ORB Computer World, Tony's Toys Car Boutique, PKF Cayman Ltd, Sport N Zone, Al La Kebab, Funky Tangs, Motor World and Cayman Brac Power & Light.
So next week wednesday we plan to make history by being guests on Talk Today and then having the Talk Today's host Sterling Dwayne Ebanks as our guest on YouthFlex to discuss "Current Affairs"
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Determining The Way Forward for Youth Development in Cayman for 2011
On Wednesday January 12th the Flex had the staff of the Youth Services Unit as guest to talk about New Years resolutions and the plan and vision of youth development in the Cayman Islands for 2011. The YSU staff talked about how well or not welll they did on last years resolutions and shared their resolve 2011.
The show was broadcasted remotely from the Youth Services Unit on Mary Street, as the unit is scheduled to be relocated soon to another district. The Flex will keep you all infromed as to the new location.
The show featured the music of Gospel artist Jermaine Edwards
"Make you Smile" and "Love and Devotion". His album will be available in the Cayman Islands at our good friends Funky Tangs, your music and more store on Shedden Road.
Check out the photos
Tuesday, January 04, 2011
Ending 2010 with our 5th Flexathon fundraiser
On December 29th the Flex held its 5th Flex-a-thon fundraiser to fund its remote broadcast from Cayman Brac in 2011. The fundraiser was quite sucessful raising $700 of the $1,100 target. Thanks to the financial support from Lee's Office Products, ORB Computer World, PKF Cayman Ltd, Sport N Zone, Tony's Toys Car Boutique, Al La Kebab, Cayman Brac Power & Light and our friends at Funky Tangs. We will be seeking four more companies in the upcoming weeks to help us reach the needed funds to make the trip and the show possible.
Youth Flex has not broadcasted from CaymanBrac since October 2008. The Radio Show had a Flexathon in December 2008 to bring "A Day of Joy" in Cayman Brac in January 2009 after the passage of Hurricane Paloma, that was a great sucess thanks to HSBC Cayman and other sponsors.
The YouthFlex Crew had a blast hanging out with Radio Cayman's on air personalities all day on December 29, 2010 and some of the sponsors of the Flexathon. Here are some pictures
Friday, November 26, 2010
Who determines Childhood Obesity? and who is healthy?
This Wednesday November 23rd saw Miss Cayman Cristin Alexander, Sports Coordinator for Women Mrs. Merta Day and Dr. Dalton Watler discuss the issue of Childhood Obesity and the attitudes surrounding the matter. We also had folks from the Cayman Islands Vollyball Federation share the plans for the upcoming Spikefest on the weekend along with the official training clinic for volunteers. Here are some pictures
Determining the standards for Men's Etiquette
On November 17th past Youth Flex host Victor Crumbley, Mitch Ebanks of UCCI and Mr. Steve McField were our guest to determine the standards and expectations of men in our society. Men's Etiquette was examined and the discussion was enlightening as expected. The passion and emotions was felt in every word. We will be posting some audio from the show soon. We did not have photos of the show.
CIFEC to determine new features for Pirates Week
On November 10th the Flex turned its attention on Pirates Week. Since the Further Education Centre students had an assignment to introduce something new to the week of activities , we wanted to determine if their idea would be a welcomed one. They talked about new activities and introducing a new energy drink tothe festival. Maybe their ideas might be used next year. Check out the pix Our Determined Youth of the Week was Alena Rankine of Prospect Primary the 2010 Optimist Class Youth Sailing Champion
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