CIGO-UK

The official account of the Cayman Islands Government Office in the U.K.

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The Cayman Islands Government Representative to the UK Dr Tasha Ebanks Garcia (@drTasha345) was honoured to attend this year’s Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace.

It was a pleasure to be joined by Julie Campbell, Deputy Representative for Financial Services to Europe, for a wonderful afternoon at this special occasion.

The event also provided a valued opportunity to spend time with colleagues from across the Overseas Territories in a truly memorable setting. 🇰🇾��🇧

#CaymanIslands #CIGOUK #OverseasTerritories #RoyalGardenParty #BuckinghamPalace

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We were honoured to attend this year’s Channel Islands Liberation Day celebrations, marking a moment of reflection, resilience, and freedom.

The Cayman Islands Government Representative to the UK Dr Tasha Ebanks Garcia (@drTasha345) joined parliamentarians and friends of the Channel Islands to recognise the importance of this historic day.

📸 Highlights from the day include:
• Sarah Champion MP, Chair of the Cayman Islands APPG and Chair of the Channel Islands APPG
• Dr Al Pinkerton MP
• Edward Morello MP

A meaningful occasion to celebrate liberty, strengthen relationships, and honour those who lived through and contributed to this pivotal chapter in history.

#LiberationDay #ChannelIslands #UKParliament #StrongerTogether

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🇰🇾 H.E. Jane Owen, Premier André Ebanks & NCFC Cabinet visited Little Cayman on Earth Day to announce protections for Cayman landmarks and plans to ban specified single-use plastic imports.

More: https://t.co/8XAdx824UB

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Protecting our beaches, reefs and mangroves is investing in Cayman’s future. As we grow, sustainability, resilient infrastructure and smart planning must go hand in hand. Let’s protect these Islands for generations to come. #EarthDay2026

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To mark #EarthDay, we’re sharing highlights from a recent visit by UK Parliamentarians to the Cayman Islands 🇰🇾

From experiencing our stunning natural environment firsthand to seeing the work underway to protect and preserve it, the visit offered a powerful insight into Cayman’s commitment to environmental stewardship.

Watch the video to see more from the visit and hear directly from those who joined us ⬇️

#CaymanIslands #Environment #UKParliament

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On #EarthDay, we reflect on the importance of protecting our natural environment and the role we all play in caring for the planet.

In the Cayman Islands, our land and seas are central to our way of life - from vibrant marine ecosystems to teeming mangrove wetlands and the remote dry forests of the interior. Earth Day is an opportunity to recognise the value of active conservation. By supporting Cayman’s Marine Parks and Protected Areas we reaffirm our shared responsibility to protect Cayman’s natural heritage for future generations.

Photo: Department of Environment

#CaymanIslands #Environment #Nature

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The Cayman Islands Government Representative to the U.K., Dr Tasha Ebanks Garcia, was delighted to meet with Cayman Youth Ambassadors, Danielle Seales and Diarra Hoyte, in London ahead of their participation in the Commonwealth Youth Development Summit at the University of Oxford.

Convened by the Commonwealth Youth Council (CYC) this landmark Summit brings together youth leaders, policymakers, institutions, and partners from across the Commonwealth and beyond to help shape the future of youth development.

Over three dynamic days, participants will move from context-setting to capacity-building, co-creation, and strategic political engagement in preparation for the 2026 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting and Youth Forum.

We wish Danielle and Diarra every success as they represent the Cayman Islands on this important international stage. 🇰🇾

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BRITISH OVERSEAS TERRITORIES STUDY VISIT TO THE UK 🇬🇧🇰🇾

The Cayman Islands Government Representative to the UK, Dr Tasha Ebanks Garcia, spent time with the Cayman delegation during their study visit, attending a number of key sessions.

Feedback from participants was overwhelmingly positive. The engagement proved both timely and highly valuable, and delegates greatly appreciated the opportunity to engage in technical discussions on investment, infrastructure, and broader economic development priorities.

The visit also served as an important platform to strengthen collaboration and explore areas of mutual interest between the Overseas Territories and the United Kingdom.

Cayman Delegation:

Tristan Hydes, Deputy Chief Officer – Ministry of Planning, Lands, Agriculture, Housing, Infrastructure and Transportation
Natasha Powell, Acting Deputy Chief Officer (Environment) – Ministry of Health, Environment and Sustainability
David Fawcitt, Senior Policy Advisor (Lands) – Ministry of Planning, Lands, Agriculture, Housing, Infrastructure and Transportation
Katherine Smith, Senior Policy Advisor (Lands) – Ministry of Planning, Lands, Agriculture, Housing, Infrastructure and Transportation

Special thanks to the @FCDOGovUK for organising this amazing learning opportunity.

#CaymanIslands #UKPartnership #EconomicDevelopment #Infrastructure #UKOTs #Collaboration

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Opening the UK FCDO Sanctions Forum, Her Excellency the Governor Mrs. Jane Owen and Premier the Honourable André Ebanks, MP, highlighted the importance of strong, coordinated sanctions regimes in safeguarding the global financial system.

“By coming together as the UK global family to ensure that we consistently, effectively, uphold strong sanctions regimes, we are safeguarding the integrity and stability of the international financial system. Equally important, our working together guards the safety and prosperity of our respective home countries,” said the Premier.

The Forum reinforced the Cayman Islands’ role as a committed and trusted partner in the global sanctions architecture, with overwhelmingly positive feedback from delegates.

#CaymanIslands #FCDOSanctionsForum #Sanctions #OverseasTerritories #GlobalPartner

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The Cayman Islands became the first British Overseas Territory to co-host the UK FCDO Sanctions Forum, welcoming a record 131 delegates from the UK, Crown Dependencies and Overseas Territories.

Held from 3rd-5th March, the Forum brought together senior officials to discuss sanctions implementation and enforcement, intelligence sharing, trade measures, and emerging risks, including cryptocurrency and proliferation financing.

The discussions also looked ahead to priorities for the UK’s upcoming Financial Action Task Force (FATF) presidency, with valuable contributions from international partners, including the US Office of Foreign Assets Control.

#CaymanIslands #Sanctions #OverseasTerritories #FCDOSanctionsForum

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The Cayman Islands Representative to the UK, Dr Tasha Ebanks Garcia, celebrates Cayman’s rising stars in hospitality 🌟🍽️🍸

Promoting hospitality as a career of choice, a true profession, and a meaningful vocation is at the heart of the WorldYYY competition — a global platform showcasing the very best young talent across culinary, service, and mixology disciplines.

The Cayman Islands competition plays an important role in this mission, helping to nurture the next generation of Chefs, Waiters and Mixologists, and equipping them with the skills, knowledge and networks needed to thrive in a dynamic global industry.

👏 We are proud to share that the team earned their place as Team Cayman through the Cayman regional competition, before going on to represent the Cayman Islands at the World Finals in London last week, showcasing their talent on the global stage. The team was comprised of Kristofer Mason (Chef), Daniel Ancel (Waiter) and Kody Wright (Mixologist).

🏆 A special congratulations to Kody, who was awarded Team Player of the Year (Mixology) — a fantastic achievement and a testament to both his talent and teamwork.

It was a fantastic night for the Cayman Islands and an inspiring reminder of the talent shaping the future of our hospitality industry.

#CaymanIslands #Hospitality #YoungTalent #WorldYYY #FutureOfHospitality

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The Cayman Islands Representative to the UK, Dr Tasha Ebanks Garcia, attended the 15th annual International Women’s Day Luncheon hosted by the Christian Embassy in London 🌸

Dr Tasha was glad to be joined by the fellow Overseas Territories representatives who were also in attendance: the Turks and Caicos Islands 🇹🇨, Falkland Islands 🇫🇰, St Helena 🇸🇭 and Gibraltar 🇬🇮.

The event brought together distinguished leaders for a meaningful time of reflection and discussion on the progress of women.

A highlight of the event was the keynote address delivered by Baroness Stroud, whose remarks challenged everyone to think critically and hopefully about the future.

#InternationalWomensDay
#WomenInLeadership #OverseasTerritories #CaymanIslands

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Dr Tasha Ebanks Garcia, Cayman Islands Government Representative to the UK, met with Sarah Champion MP - Chair of the Cayman Islands APPG - alongside Minister DaCosta.

The discussion built on Sarah's recent visit to the Cayman Islands and provided an opportunity to reflect on shared priorities and the continued strengthening of the relationship between Cayman and the UK Parliament.

The Cayman Islands remains committed to supporting this important parliamentary partnership.

#CaymanIslands #APPG #UKParliament #HouseofCommons

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Dr Tasha Ebanks Garcia, Cayman Islands Government Representative to the UK, accompanied Minister DaCosta in a constructive meeting with Lord Davies of Gower, Shadow Minister (Home Office) and former Metropolitan Police Detective Chief Inspector.

The discussion enabled a useful exchange of perspectives and contributed to strengthening connections with UK counterparts.

The Cayman Islands Government Office in the UK looks forward to maintaining this positive engagement.

#CaymanIslands #HouseOfLords #OverseasTerritories #UKParliament

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The Cayman Islands Government Representative to the UK, Dr Tasha Ebanks Garcia, was pleased to join Minister DaCosta in meeting with Alicia Kearns MP, Shadow Parliamentary Under Secretary (Home Office) and Opposition Whip.

The meeting provided a valuable opportunity to engage with members of the UK Parliament and to reinforce the strong and ongoing relationship between the Cayman Islands and the UK.

Maintaining regular and meaningful engagement with UK parliamentarians is a key part of the Cayman Islands Government Office’s work in London.

#CaymanIslands #UKParliament #OverseasTerritories

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Yesterday, Dr Tasha joined Minister DaCosta in meeting with Shadow Foreign Secretary, Dame Priti Patel MP.

The discussion covered a range of shared priorities, including the UK’s engagement with the Overseas Territories and the Cayman Islands’ role on the international stage. It was a thoughtful exchange, underscoring the importance of maintaining strong and constructive relationships.

We are thankful for Dame Priti’s continued interest in the Cayman Islands and look forward to continuing conversations. 🇰🇾 🤝 🇬🇧

#CaymanIslands #UKParliament #OverseasTerritories #Diplomacy

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Dr Tasha also joined Minister DaCosta in discussions with Lord Sharpe, former Home Office Minister - who visited the Cayman Islands in 2024 - and now Shadow Minister for Business and Trade.

It was also especially meaningful that Lord Sharpe took the time to speak with Caymanian students in the UK, reinforcing the connection between Parliament and Cayman’s emerging leaders.

Lord Sharpe has long taken a keen interest in the Cayman Islands, and his continued involvement as a member of the Cayman Islands APPG is greatly valued. It was a positive and engaging conversation, reflecting that ongoing relationship.

We remain grateful for his continued support.
#CaymanIslands #UKParliament #CaymanIslandsAPPG #OverseasTerritories