Premier of the Cayman Islands the Hon. Alden McLaughlin will host four members of the United Kingdom’s Parliament in the Cayman Islands for four days. The MPs - Andrew Rosindell, Henry Smith, Col. Bob Stewart and Martin Vickers - are members of the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for the Cayman Islands and will learn directly about the Cayman Islands, its people, culture and economy.
The visit is part of the ongoing political engagement efforts by the Premier and the Cayman Islands Government to interact with as many British parliamentarians as possible to create and maintain positive working relationships.
“It is of paramount importance that we have UK lawmakers visit the Cayman Islands first-hand, speak to our people and appreciate that there is more to these three Islands than is portrayed in films, books and in the media. I am hoping by the end of their short visit they will gain some insight into the many facets of Cayman’s culture, history and our economic drivers,” said Mr. McLaughlin. “I hope they also appreciate that we have an ambitious and effective Government that works hard to improve the quality of life of ordinary Caymanians.”
The itinerary includes courtesy visits and briefings with the acting Governor, the Premier, the Speaker of the House, Cabinet office and other MLAs from the Government and the Opposition. Meetings are also planned with representatives from the Chamber of Commerce, the financial services sector, tourism and healthcare industries
Escorting the MPs is Eric Bush, the Cayman Islands Representative to the United Kingdom.