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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

Icons to look to for a Lead role

On Wednesday September 23, we had leaders from the Cayman Islands Film Commission, Savannah United Church Youth Group, and 2009 YCLA Recipient Elroy Bryan and Melissa Wolfe on the Flex to talk about their organizations and what they offer to the youth in the Cayman Islands. Check the pictures and listen live on http://www.radiocayman.gov.ky/ every wednesday 4-5pm. Kim had a birthday and YouthFlex was 8 years old on the 24th of September but we did not celebrate on the show. We are waiting for the season finale on Oct 14 to have ourselves a ball. Be sure to join us.

Minister Mike Adam and Luigi Moxam promote Peace on the Flex

On September 16, on Youth Flex, we broadcasted live from the bow of a boat, at the West Bay Public Library with a culture icon and a Government Minister on board. We had a swell time. Honourable Mike Adam, Minister of Community Affairs and Housing spoke with the Flex Crew on peace and how the community can allow their young people to become postive contributors. Culture icon, Luigi Moxam of 1345 Collection was on board to promote "Peace One Day" celebrations in the Cayman Islands. The Music list was :

"One" by U2

"No matter what the problem is" by local group Love Culture

"Love Song" By Tarrius Riley feat Daune Stephenson

Check out some of the video footage and pix.