Kayla Young

Charlotte

Journalist at Freelance

Journalist. Former @Report4America corps member for @WFAE and @lanoticia. She/her. Writing in English and español

Articles

Fairground Flavors

1 month ago | nocostyle.com | Kayla Young

With summer festivals and fairs comes a mouthwatering menu of guilty pleasures, from corndogs and nachos to funnel cakes and jumbo lemonades. Here are some sweet and savoryfood vendors to whet your appetite. Corndoggies – Crispy, golden goodnessYou’d be hard pressed to find a couple who has cooked up more corndogs than John Lawyer and his wife, SJ, of Fort Collins. Since launching the Corndoggies food truck in 2016, they estimate they’ve made more than 235,000 artisan corndogs.
Strong financial report casts doubt on pre-election forecast

1 month ago | caymancompass.com | Kayla Young

Better-than-expected financial results for the first quarter of the year have led to calls by the opposition PPM party to reevaluate a pre-election report that forecast a $26.2 million government deficit by the end of 2025. As the newly inaugurated government, led by the National Coalition For Caymanians, says it’s working to tighten the budget to avoid a financial fallout, the opposition isn’t sure a deficit was ever on the horizon.
Easy Mother's Day Gift Ideas Actual Moms Actually Want - Savvy Mom

1 month ago | savvymom.ca | Corinne McDermott |Heather Dixon |Caitlin McCormack |Kayla Young |Jan Scott |Lindsay Kneteman

These easy Mother's Day gift ideas are ones no mom would be disappointed to receive again and again. Isn’t that how traditions are started, anyway?
Julie Hunter topples McKeeva Bush in West Bay West

1 month ago | caymancompass.com | Kayla Young

Election night’s largest upset has been dealt by West Bay West candidate Julie Hunter, a first-time contender representing the Cayman Islands National Party. Hunter has done what no other Cayman Islands candidate has been able to do and has defeated independent incumbent McKeeva Bush as an MP challenger by a margin of just 19 votes. “It was definitely a hard-fought race, but it was time, and we feel good,” she said, thanking her supporters for their love and prayers.
Steep & Sip - NOCOStyle.com

2 months ago | nocostyle.com | Kayla Young

A sophisticated high tea SereniTEA’s Tea Room 207 Park Lane, Estes Park&The Duchess Tea Room255 Linden St., Fort CollinsFor a traditional British high tea experience, entrepreneur Daisy St. Pierre has created two options in Northern Colorado: SereniTEA’s Tea Room in Estes Park and The Duchess Tea Room in Fort Collins. While the locations offer similar menus—think fresh pastries, light sandwiches and scones with clotted cream and jam—they differ in personality.
Manifesto watch: Education reform and TVET major party priorities

2 months ago | caymancompass.com | Kayla Young

All three of Cayman’s political parties running in the general election have outlined education as a priority in their platforms. Mentions of educational reform appear in each party’s manifesto and during the Chamber of Commerce candidate forums, education, schools and vocational training emerged as some of the most discussed topics. The Cayman Islands National Party has identified education reform as a key youth development priority affecting both employment outcomes and mental wellbeing.
Survey results: Women employees in Cayman 'valued less than men'

2 months ago | caymancompass.com | Kayla Young

A newly released survey by Gender Equality Cayman has found persistent gender disparities in the Cayman Islands workforce, as well as notable challenges for Caymanians compared to work-permit holders. Women who were surveyed were more likely to report sexual harassment and discrimination in the workplace, while men were more likely to report receiving promotions and feeling greater confidence in seeking pay raises.
McKeeva Bush a no-show at West Bay West candidates' forum

2 months ago | caymancompass.com | Kayla Young

Date: Monday, 31 March 2025CandidatesJulie Hunter (CINP)McKeeva Bush* (IND)*incumbent The forumThe 13th of 19 candidate forums, hosted by the Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce, was a solo affair on Monday. West Bay West incumbent McKeeva Bush did not attend the forum, “due to unforeseen circumstances”, leaving challenger Julie Hunter alone on the stage. Hunter, running for election for the first time on the Cayman Islands National Party ticket, did not let Bush’s absence go unnoted.
As artificial intelligence expands, UCCI tackles transformations

Nov 20, 2024 | caymancompass.com | Kayla Young

At the University College of the Cayman Islands, artificial intelligence – and how the increasingly widespread field of technology will impact the world of work – has become a hot topic among educators. “There’s training for the next generation,” explained Tamsin Deasey, UCCI’s director of marketing, communications and admissions, and an advocate for AI education.
As school year begins, CIFEC relocation yet to be confirmed

Aug 28, 2024 | caymancompass.com | Kayla Young

Months after asbestos was confirmed at the Cayman Islands Further Education Centre, officials are working to secure alternative locations to teach students during the 2024/25 school year, which is already under way.