Government officials enjoy peaceful day

(CNS): Deputy Governor Franz Manderson, led the Peace Day observance by civil service on Friday when he signed a pledge and demonstrated his support for the international peace day and Cayman’s participation for the first time.  “I am very proud to make the pledge,” Manderson said, encouraging all civil service staff to join in and do their part to fulfil the pledge. “I hope everybody takes some time to reflect on the purpose of this day,” he added.

Along with Chief Officer Eric Bush and staff representatives at the Portfolio of Internal and External Affairs the deputy governor signed the pledge at Government Administration Building on Friday morning. Throughout the day government officials organised events to promote peace in part of a celebration where countries are asked to be part of a global truce by celebrating peace through education, raising public awareness on active non-violence and strengthening ideals of peace among people of all ages.