CIGO-UK

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

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On Armistice Day, we pause to remember and honour all those who served and sacrificed in defence of our freedoms.

During the Second World War, the Cayman Islands achieved the highest per capita military enlistment rate in the world, with approximately two-thirds of the adult male population stepping forward to serve.

Their extraordinary courage, loyalty and dedication to duty remain an enduring source of pride for the Cayman Islands.

We will remember them. 🌺

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United in remembrance.

Representatives of the British Overseas Territories came together in London to commemorate Remembrance Sunday, standing in solidarity to honour the service and sacrifice of generations past and present.

Through the laying of wreaths and moments of quiet reflection, we paid tribute to the shared history, enduring bonds and contributions of the Overseas Territories.

At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them. 🌺

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A solemn moment of reflection at the Cenotaph, as Dr Tasha Ebanks Garcia laid a wreath on behalf of the Cayman Islands to honour the fallen.

The act of remembrance serves as a poignant reminder of the generations who have served, the lives lost in conflict, and the enduring importance of peace.

Their service will never be forgotten. Lest we forget. 🌺

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On Remembrance Sunday, the Cayman Islands Government Representative to the UK, Dr Tasha Ebanks Garcia, was honoured to pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice by laying a wreath at the Cenotaph.

We remember with gratitude the courage, dedication and sacrifice of all those who served, including those from the Cayman Islands and across the British Overseas Territories.

We will remember them. 🌺

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🌺🇰🇾 Cayman Islands Honours the Fallen at the Palace of Westminster 🇬🇧🌺

Today, the Cayman Islands Government Representative to the UK, Dr. Tasha Ebanks Garcia, attended the opening of the House of Commons Garden of Remembrance in New Palace Yard, Palace of Westminster.

🌺 Dr. Ebanks Garcia placed a remembrance cross on behalf of the Cayman Islands, joining representatives in paying tribute to those who served and sacrificed their lives.

The Garden of Remembrance brings together tributes representing all 650 UK parliamentary constituencies, the 56 Commonwealth member countries, the British Overseas Territories, the Crown Dependencies and the parliamentary community.

Dr. Ebanks Garcia also had the opportunity to connect with Al Carns MP, former Minister for the Armed Forces, during the occasion.

❤️ We remember their courage. We honour their sacrifice. We will not forget.

🌺 Lest We Forget.

#Remembrance2026 #LestWeForget #CaymanIslands #BritishOverseasTerritories #CIGOUK

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📷📷 Celebrating Black History Month at the Foreign Secretary’s Reception

Dr. Tasha Ebanks Garcia, the Cayman Islands Government Representative to the UK, was delighted to attend the Foreign Secretary’s reception in celebration of Black History Month at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).

The reception provided a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the contributions of Black communities to British society, reconnect with familiar faces and build new relationships.

📷 Dr. Tasha enjoyed meeting Callum Anderson MP, with whom she shares Caribbean heritage, and connecting over their common Caribbean roots.

It was also a pleasure to catch up with Minister Uma Kumaran MP, the UK's Minister responsible for the Overseas Territories, ahead of the upcoming Joint Ministerial Council (JMC), when leaders from across the British Overseas Territories will gather in London.

📷 Another highlight of the evening was reconnecting with Baroness Floella Benjamin, whose remarkable contributions to broadcasting, public life and advocacy continue to inspire generations.

An enjoyable evening celebrating Black history, shared heritage and the connections that bring our communities together.

#BlackHistoryMonth #CaymanIslands #CaymanIslandsUK #CaribbeanHeritage #UKOverseasTerritories #CIGOUK

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🇰🇾🎶 LOOK WHO'S COMING BACK TO CAYMAN DAY! 🎶🇰🇾

That's right… SWANKY KITCHEN BAND IS BACK! 🔥🥁🎷

After bringing the Cayman vibes to London in 2023, Swanky Kitchen Band is returning to the Cayman Day stage in 2026!

Get ready for an evening of incredible live music, infectious energy and a whole lot of Caymanian spirit! 💃🏽🕺🏽

📅 Saturday, 28 November 2026
📍 London, UK

🎟️ Tickets aren't available just yet! Keep an eye on our social media channels for the official ticket release announcement and details on how to register. Tickets will be limited, so you won't want to miss it!

Who's ready to dance the night away with Swanky? 🙌🇰🇾

#CaymanDay2026 #SwankyKitchenBand #ProudlyCaymanianAlways #CaymanInTheUK

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🇰🇾✨ Cayman Day is coming back to London, and you’re invited! 🎉🥳

📅 Save the date: Saturday 28th November 2026! 🗓️🎊

Get ready for an evening of island music 🏝️🎶, great company 🤗 and a true taste of Caymanian fun 🍹🌴, right here in London! 🇬🇧 Grab your friends 👯, dust off your dancing shoes 💃🕺 and get ready for a Cayman Day celebration to remember! 🇰🇾

🎟️ Tickets will be released soon, so keep an eye on our social media channels for the announcement. As tickets will be limited ⏳, we encourage you to book early once they become available! 🏃‍♀️💨

Stay tuned for further announcements 🎧🔥 coming soon!

Questions? Reach out to us at [email protected] ✉️

#CaymanDay2026 #SaveTheDate #CaymanDay #CIGOUK #CaymanIslands

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Dr Tasha with Nigel Huddleston MP and Gagan Mohindra MP

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🔵And that’s a wrap on Conservative Party Conference!

It was wonderful to catch up with so many longstanding friends of the Cayman Islands, including Andrew Bowie MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero; Joy Morrissey MP, Shadow Minister for Women and Equalities; Nigel Huddleston MP; and Gagan Mohindra MP.

A fantastic few days reconnecting with familiar faces, making new friends and continuing to strengthen the Cayman Islands’ relationships across Westminster.

Until next year! 🇰🇾🇬🇧

#CPC26

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🇰🇾🤝🇬🇧Conservative Party Conference was a valuable opportunity for Dr Tasha to engage with parliamentarians with a wealth of experience across Government and Westminster.

Dr Tasha spoke with former Treasury Minister and current Treasury Committee member and Parliamentary Private Secretary to Conservative Party Leader Kemi Badenoch, John Glen MP; Shadow Home Office Minister Matt Vickers MP; and former Secretary of State for International Development and FCDO Minister Andrew Mitchell MP.

Constructive dialogue with parliamentarians across a broad range of policy areas is an important part of Dr Tasha's work in the UK, providing opportunities to exchange perspectives, build relationships and deepen parliamentarians' understanding of the Cayman Islands. 🇰🇾🤝🇬🇧

#CPC26

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🇰🇾 🇬🇧 Dr Tasha continued engagement with regional leaders at Conservative Party Conference, strengthening relationships and exploring opportunities for greater collaboration between the Cayman Islands and regions across the UK.

Dr Tasha was delighted to speak with the Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Paul Bristow, about regional growth and the importance of building strong relationships and fostering closer ties between the Cayman Islands and the UK. 🇬🇧 🇰🇾

#CPC26

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🇰🇾🔵 At Conservative Party Conference, Dr Tasha caught up with the Shadow Chancellor Andrew Griffith MP and Cayman Islands APPG member Mark Garnier MP, the Shadow Economic Secretary to the Treasury and Shadow Minister for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade.

This provided a valuable opportunity to discuss the Cayman Islands, our important financial services sector and the strength of the Cayman-UK relationship, as well as some of the shared opportunities and priorities ahead. Always valuable to continue these conversations and strengthen relationships across the UK political landscape. 🔵🇰🇾

#CPC26

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🇰🇾🌊 Protecting the Cayman Islands’ unique natural environment is always at the top of our agenda, and engaging with UK parliamentarians on environmental issues remains an important part of our work.

At Conservative Party Conference, Dr Tasha was pleased to speak with Shadow Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Victoria Atkins MP, as well as former Environment Secretary Baroness Coffey and Shadow Environment Ministers Robbie Moore MP and Neil Hudson MP.

It was a valuable opportunity to continue conversations around the environmental priorities that matter to the Cayman Islands. 🇰🇾🏝️

#CPC26

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🇰🇾🤝🇬🇧 It was wonderful to catch up with two longstanding friends of the Cayman Islands at Conservative Party Conference: former Foreign Secretary James Cleverly MP and former Minister for the Overseas Territories David Rutley.

Both have a strong understanding of the Overseas Territories and the important role they play within the wider British family. During their time at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, the Cayman Islands worked closely with them on a range of shared priorities, making it particularly good to reconnect in Birmingham.

Maintaining these longstanding relationships is an important part of Dr Tasha's work in the UK, and we look forward to continuing to engage with both James and David as friends and supporters of the Cayman Islands. 🇰🇾🤝🇬🇧

#CPC26

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Dr Tasha with Wendy Morton MP, Shadow FCDO Minister for the Overseas Territories.

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🇰🇾🤝🇬🇧 This week, the Cayman Islands Representative to the UK, Dr Tasha Ebanks Garcia, has been at the Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham, continuing to strengthen relationships in Westminster and champion the Cayman Islands in the UK.

Dr Tasha was able to meet and speak with the new Shadow Foreign Secretary, Tom Tugendhat MP, Shadow FCDO Minister for the Overseas Territories Wendy Morton MP, and Dame Priti Patel MP, International Secretary of the Conservative Party.

All provided a valuable opportunity to discuss the Cayman Islands priorities, deepen cross-party engagement and continue building on the strong and enduring relationship between the Cayman Islands and the United Kingdom. 🇰🇾🤝🇬🇧

#CPC26

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Dr Tasha with Dame Priti Patel MP, International Secretary of the Conservative Party.