Caymanians abroad urged to register with UK office

(CNS): Caymanian students studying in the UK are being encouraged by government officials to register their contact details with the London Office to participate in what government said was the growing network of Caymanians in Europe. In a release from the London office it was said that students who  participate in this joint London Office and Department of Tourism initiative will get opportunities to attend networking events, obtain information from the London Office, and share their opinions with other students through the Facebook group Cayman Ambassadors.

“The most recent of our successful student activities through the Facebook group were representation at a seminar on behalf of Camana Bay by Anika Hewitt, and a BBC radio recording of Cayman Islands poetry by Ashleigh Davis,” said Kate Kandiah, the Department of Tourism (DoT) UK Senior Executive for Market Development and Social Media.

The DoT said that students would also be invited to the annual government reception in London, where students can meet heads of the Cayman Islands Government; gain assistance with promoting Cayman at social events and exhibitions; and receive notice of all Cayman events taking place in Europe.

“The next function planned for Caymanian students is a workshop and networking day on Friday, 7 December, in conjunction with the Friends of Cayman group. Law, finance, tourism and marketing will be among the topics to be explored during the day. The event will be followed by the annual reception hosted by the Government Office,” said London Office Deputy Representative Charles Parchment.

DoT further contributes to the joint initiative by providing incentives and resources for registered students, the release stated. This includes things like a Cayman quiz event which was held in London this year for the Cayman Ambassadors group. The next contest is to successfully coordinate a Cayman Islands-themed event in a student’s college or university, with the grand prize of a four-night stay at the Grand Cayman Marriott Beach Resort and a $120 dinner voucher. The deadline for registering a proposed event is Monday, 24 September 2012.

“The Cayman Islands Government Office and the Department of Tourism in London offer great resources for Caymanians in the UK,” said Kandiah. “We have worked toward building a network whose members really benefit from involvement, with the equally important objective of spreading a positive word for Cayman.”

For information and to register your contact details with the London offices phone +44 207 491 7772, e-mail kkandiah@caymanislands.ky, info@cigo.co.uk or join www.facebook.com/groups/caymanambassadors