Cayman Connection Appoints New Executive Director!
The Board of Directors of Cayman Connection is delighted to announce the appointment of Cayman-born Ashlea Smith as our new Executive Director.
Virtual Yard Highlights Oct 2022
Virtual Yard Chats are always full of surprises, whether it is the individuals who enter the Yard, the topics for discussion or the personal stories shared in this special space. The 26 October meeting was no different, with attendees – familiar and new –...
The Stopover Highlights
On Wednesday, 5 October, as a follow-on from the Cayman Islands Government Office in the UK (CIGO-UK) June event entitled “Sentinels in the fight against climate change”, Cayman Connection facilitated a partnered Virtual Yard Meeting – the finale in our Environment...
Minding your Mental Health Overseas
We are here for you – we wish to remind our members that we are here for those in need and in addition to our weekly Virtual Zoom calls we are here to point you in the right direction if you feel you are in need or experiencing mental health challenges.
Cayman Day 2022
The Cayman Islands Government Office in the UK is proud to present the second Cayman Day event in London, UK! Proudly sponsored by 2022 Virtual Yard: Cayman Day 2022 Highlights Cayman Day 2022 Gallery Cayman Day 2022 Final Thank Yous 2022 Event Details 2022 Performers...
VYC Highlights Sept 22
Without a doubt, Cayman Day 2022 dominated the conversation at the latest community Virtual Yard Meeting held Wednesday, 7 September. Regardless of where members were located, it was apparent that this special overseas celebration of the Cayman Islands was a highly...
King Charles III Proclaimed King at Cayman Islands Proclamation Ceremony
King Charles III Proclaimed King at Cayman Islands Proclamation Ceremony Following the first public proclamation at St James’s Palace in London, in a solemn ceremony that ushered in a new era while paying homage to centuries-old pageantry, the Cayman Islands...
National Mourning FAQ
National Mourning FAQs for the Cayman Islands In Honour of Her Late Majesty The Queen How did Her Late Majesty pass?Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II passed away peacefully at Balmoral on the afternoon of 8 September. How long is the National Mourning period?11...
Statement From The Governor
“It is with profound sadness that we have learnt of the passing of Her Majesty The Queen on the afternoon of 8 September at Balmoral. The death of our much loved, and longest serving monarch, will I know be terribly sad news for people across our three...
Buckingham Palace announces the passing of Her Majesty The Queen Elizabeth II at Balmoral Castle
8 September 2022 Buckingham Palace announces the passing of Her Majesty The Queen Elizabeth II at Balmoral Castle Buckingham Palace has announced that the longest reigning Monarch, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, passed away peacefully this afternoon at Balmoral...
CIGOUK Prepares for Cayman Day 2022
CIGO-UK Prepares for Cayman Day in the UKSeptember 2022 Caymanians and friends of the Cayman Islands will gather together in the UK for the second year at Cayman Day hosted by the Cayman Islands Government Office in the UK. On Saturday, 17 September, The Cayman...
VYC Event Highlights Aug 22
The Ocean & Us II and Waste Not: Rethinking Waste II Virtual Yard Meeting was nothing short of epic. What was initially scheduled as a 120-minute meeting, then reduced to 90 minutes to accommodate lunchtime attendees in the Cayman Islands, lasted a record 4.5...
Exciting Summer Reading at Cayman Connection’s Book Club
Bildungsroman/ˈbɪldʊŋzrəʊˌmɑːn/Noun: a novel dealing with one person’s formative years or spiritual education. (Oxford Languages) It’s been an eventful, ambitious summer for our readers as we chose a writer whose work highlights the variety of...
Winners of inaugural Making Waves Awards
Cayman Connection announces winners of inaugural Making Waves Awards Cayman Connection is proud to announce the winners of the inaugural Making Waves Awards, which recognise Caymanians living abroad who have made outstanding contributions to, and excelled in, their...
Tourism Recovery Milestone Achieved
The Cayman Islands has achieved an important milestone in efforts to rebuild stayover tourism arrivals. An airlift capacity report created by the Cayman Islands Department of Tourism Research Unit that tracks flights to the Cayman Islands through Q1 2023 and compares...
Assistance for New Students in the UK
Students from the Cayman Islands who possess passports other than a British passport require a student visa to study in the UK – this includes students with BOTC/Cayman passports. The latest information from Her Majesty’s Government is that the current...
Her Late Majesty – A Moment of Reflection: Sept 17th 2022
A Moment of Reflection Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II You are invited to a “Moment of Reflection” at the Cayman Islands Government Office UK, hosted by the Premier Hon. G. Wayne Panton and Mrs Panton, to pay tribute to the life of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth...
The Backyard Farmer Event Highlights
CC Bush Club Leads Erik Leacock and Hannah Reid Ford lead tours at The Backyard Farmer property in Bodden Town on Sunday, 31 July along with owners Jennifer and George Bodden. This tour combined discussions on bush medicines, permaculture, biodiversity, traditional...