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Cayman Islands Regiment, Windjammer Plaza, Walkers Road, George Town (2026)

24/09/2026

Training works both ways 🇰🇾🤝🇬🇧

This week, the Cayman Islands Regiment has been training alongside UK troops in a genuine exchange of skills and experience.

Our personnel delivered Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) training to our UK partners, while they provided refresher training to us in Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response (HADR), including plant and chainsaw operation and vehicle recovery.

The relationship has evolved from one of training support to genuine mutual exchange, with the Regiment now sharing its growing USAR expertise with our UK partners.

As H.E. the Governor, Ms Jane Owen, said:

“This visit strengthens our preparedness and partnership, while showcasing the growing capability of the Cayman Islands Regiment, now delivering Urban Search and Rescue training to members of the Crisis Response Troop.”

The UK personnel form part of the Crisis Response Troop, who would be among the first UK troops deployed to the Cayman Islands following a major weather emergency.

The real value of training together goes beyond drills and techniques. It builds the relationships, trust and understanding that will matter when we need to work together for real.

Training together now. Ready to respond together when it matters.

13/09/2026

This week, the Regiment hosted a team from the British Army’s 66 Works Group, Royal Engineers.

66 Works Group provides specialist design, project management and engineering assurance in support of UK Defence and humanitarian operations. Their team was on island to explore how they could support the Regiment in developing purpose-built disaster response facilities and improve our existing infrastructure.

Thank you to our partners across Government and the wider community who met the team and shared their expertise & support, including the Department of Planning, Caribbean Utilities Company, Customs and Border Control and colleagues from the Office of the Commissioner of Police, including RCIPS Air Operations.

The visit reflects the growing recognition within the UK of the Regiment’s utility. 66 Works Group’s Commanding Officer briefed troops during Regimental training on how future deployments could provide mutual benefit: Cayman’s troops sharing their urban search and rescue expertise with UK troops, while UK personnel continue to support infrastructure development.

These relationships matter. From deploying troops to Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa, to training partners in Trinidad in urban search and rescue, and with members of the Regiment heading to the UK, Bermuda and the US for training later this year, we are building a network of partners who could efficiently operate together whenever called upon to do so.

Thank you to 66 Works Group for coming to Cayman and for your support as we continue to strengthen the Regiment’s role in protecting the people of the Cayman Islands.

04/09/2026

THREE MONTHS ON.

Three months ago, members of the Cayman Islands Regiment came together for nine days of an intensive Annual Training Camp.

A lot has happened since then, but the purpose of that training remains the same: to ensure we are prepared to protect and support the people of the Cayman Islands when we are needed.

Our training is shaped by experience. Lessons learned following Hurricane Melissa have informed how we train, how we plan and how we prepare for the next emergency.

We are now well into another hurricane season. So far, thankfully, it has been quiet. But we know it only takes one storm to change that.

The Regiment remains prepared to respond.

As Brigadier Duff, the UK's Chief of Joint Force Operations, told the troops during the camp's awards presentation:

“What I have seen is a modern reserve force that punches well above its weight. The commitment you show is remarkable. You balance service alongside careers, family responsibilities and busy lives, yet continue to demonstrate professionalism, enthusiasm and a genuine desire to serve your community.”

We are blessed with a team that continues to train, learn and prepare so that, when Cayman needs us, we are ready.

In arduis paratus — prepared in adversity.

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28/08/2026

Shoutout to the Motor Transport team

Behind every operational capability is a team making sure the Regiment’s vehicles and equipment are ready to go when they’re needed.

The Regiment operates nearly 20 vehicles, from heavy-duty transport trucks and loaders to forklifts, utility vehicles and medical ambulances. Our in-house Motor Transport team also maintains the specialist equipment that underpins our Search and Rescue and Disaster Response capabilities.

That fleet continues to grow. Last week the Regiment recently took delivery of a new MAN HX60 logistics vehicle, capable of carrying up to 16 people or 9 tonnes of equipment. With high ground clearance and a low profile, it is particularly well suited to operating in conditions where high water levels may be a factor.

We are grateful to our partners in the UK military, as well as colleagues at Ministry of Planning, Lands, Agriculture, Housing & Infrastructure and the Port Authority of the Cayman Islands, whose support helped fund and deliver the vehicle. It has gone straight into Regimental use.

Keeping all of this equipment operational is demanding work, often carried out in challenging conditions, and it can be easy to overlook. But without a serviceable fleet and equipment, the Regiment simply cannot deliver.

Our Motor Transport team are the unsung heroes who keep the Regiment moving and our capabilities ready to respond when Cayman needs us. Shoutout to WO2 Martinez, Corporals Salmon, Lue and Smith, and Trooper Reid — thank you for the work you do, often behind the scenes, to keep the Regiment operational.

21/08/2026

Throwback: Final Field Exercise

A few weeks ago, our latest cohort of Cayman Islands Regiment recruits completed their final field exercise as the culmination of their basic training.

Held at Barefoot Beach, the exercise simulated the aftermath of a 5.2 magnitude earthquake, challenging recruits to respond to a complex rescue scenario and put two weeks of intensive training into practice.

Hear from Trooper Kandler, who would go on to be named Top Recruit, Cpl Blackwood, one of the Acting Troop Sergeants, and Captain Lawson, our Assistant Operations Officer, as they reflect on the exercise and the recruits’ performance.

From teamwork and leadership to casualty care, search and rescue, and emergency response, the exercise brought together the skills developed throughout their training — the same skills the Regiment stands ready to provide in support of the Cayman Islands and, when called upon, across the wider region.

A demanding final test for a group of recruits who went on to become the newest members of the Cayman Islands Regiment.

Interested in joining them? The Regiment will be recruiting again next year. Stay tuned for details on the 2027 intake.

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14/08/2026

Promoting and Investing in Caymanian Leadership: Captain Cassandra Jocson

Earlier this year, we were proud to see one of our own, Cassandra Jocson, promoted from Lieutenant to Captain.

Captain Jocson has been with the Regiment since 2021 and, since commissioning, has played an important role in building the organisation and supporting its growth. Initially Captain Jocson served as our Assistant Adjutant, responsible for the administrative and financial support that keeps the Regiment operating effectively.

More recently, Captain Jocson has taken on the role of Assistant Training Officer, helping deliver the training required to build our five operational capabilities: Humanitarian Assistance & Disaster Response (HADR), Urban Search & Rescue (USAR), Medical, Security & Defence, and General Duties.

Captain Jocson also recently led the Regiment’s first fully locally recruited training team during our fifth recruiting camp, helping produce 28 well-trained new recruits and bringing the Regiment’s strength back above 120.

Over the years Captain Jocson has continued to develop her professional skills through training in Jamaica, the UK and the USA, and will shortly undertake further training in Bermuda alongside Captains from across the Overseas Territory Regiments.

Away from the Regiment, Captain Jocson has also represented the Cayman Islands in touch rugby.

This continued development is an important part of The Regiment's second strategic goal: investing in local leadership as we work towards a fully locally led force.

Please join us in congratulating Captain Jocson on her well-earned promotion.

13/08/2026

We’re back. It may have been quiet on social media, but it certainly hasn’t been a quiet Summer for the Regiment.

Since the conclusion of Annual Camp, the Regiment has had teams in Jamaica planning for next year’s regional disaster management exercise, EVENT HORIZON; and a separate team training alongside other regional reserve units. We've hosted the UK's Defence Attache and visitors from the UK’s Joint Force Headquarters; and, most importantly, delivered two weeks of Basic Training for our fifth recruiting intake.

The latest intake of 28 recruits brings the Regiment’s strength back above 120 and marks another step on our journey towards a force of more than 200. That force is being built around a small full-time team and reservists who want to serve, train and develop across our five operational capabilities:

Humanitarian Assistance & Disaster Response | Urban Search & Rescue | Medical | Security & Defence | General Duties

Missed out this year? Don’t worry. We’ll be recruiting again in 2027.

More to come.

25/06/2026

THAT'S A WRAP.

After nine days of intensive training, Cayman Islands Regiment troops have returned to their families and full-time jobs following a highly successful Annual Training Camp.

The camp concluded yesterday with a trek along the Mastic Trail, from the southern trailhead to the North Side boat ramp. We were delighted to be joined by friends of the Regiment from across the Cayman Islands and beyond, including the UK's Chief of Joint Force Operations, Brigadier Dan Duff, Cayman Islands Solicitor General Reshma Sharma KC, and colleagues from HMCI, RCIPS and the Governor's Office.

What made the day especially memorable was the opportunity to finish by the sea, sharing breakfast together and recognising members of the Regiment whose outstanding contributions have strengthened our organisation.

We are blessed with a great team. Amid a demanding training programme, it is important to pause, celebrate success, and recognise those whose efforts have gone above and beyond, making our organisation better and strengthening the resilience of the Cayman Islands.

Training does not stop here. In just four weeks, we will welcome our fifth recruit intake for a two-week basic training camp. Before then, Regiment personnel will deploy to Jamaica for a regional reserve exercise, while our planners continue preparations for next year's regional disaster response exercise, EVENT HORIZON.

22/06/2026

EXERCISE EXERCISE EXERCISE

The Cayman Islands Regiment has moved into the next phase of Annual Camp, responding to the impacts of a ficticuous Hurricane Carter.

Deploying one of its Field Squadrons to establish a temporary operating base at Barefoot Beach, troops have spent the last 72 hours conducting realistic disaster response operations while living and working in the field with only the equipment they can carry and sustain. The exercise tests not only technical skills, but also the resilience, robustness and self-sufficiency required to operate for extended periods in challenging conditions.

Training has included route clearance with chainsaws and JCBs near HMP Northward , breaking into a damaged building near Bluff Bay to rescue casualties trapped within, supporting the RCIPS canine unit in the search for missing persons in Salt Creek, handing casualties over to colleagues from the Cayman Islands Coast Guard and RCIPS Air Ops for rapid extraction. Working alongside both agencies like this helps strengthen the interoperability and relationships that are essential during any major incident response.

Behind every task are the planning, command, communications and leadership processes that allow the Regiment to coordinate an effective response. The exercise also draws upon and tests the skills developed throughout the training year, including first aid, casualty evacuation, search and rescue, engineering support and teamwork.

These are exactly the kinds of capabilities the Regiment may be called upon to provide in support of the Cayman Islands, making this some of the most important training we undertake.

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