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

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.

20/06/2026

PREPARING TO PROTECT CAYMAN

Following its participation in the King's Birthday Parade, the Cayman Islands Regiment has shifted its focus to storm preparedness, bringing together personnel, vehicles and equipment for the first phase of a nine-day disaster response exercise.

Since Tuesday, reservists have refreshed critical storm response skills, including medical assistance, casualty evacuation, recovery operations, and urban search and rescue. Training has covered lifting and moving heavy loads, breaking and breaching structures, and casualty handling, alongside daily physical training to maintain operational readiness and instil personal resilience.

The Regiment has also welcomed support from partner agencies, receiving communications training from 911 and hosting a Distinguished Visitors Day attended by His Excellency the Governor, partner agencies and really importantly our reservists' employers. The event provided an opportunity to thank the employers who support our reservists and offer an insight into the training and capabilities they help make possible.

With the first phase complete, attention is turning to the next stage of the exercise. Troops will receive orders to respond to a fictitious hurricane scenario, deploying out across the island to put their skills, resilience and teamwork to the test in a series of realistic disaster response challenges spread over 3 days.

As the Cayman Islands move further into storm season, exercises such as this ensure the Regiment remains ready to support partner agencies and help protect the people of the Cayman Islands when they need us most.

17/06/2026

The Cayman Islands Regiment was proud to take its place on parade for this year's King's Birthday Parade, joining colleagues from across the uniformed and public services in one of our nation's most important ceremonial events.

We extend our warmest congratulations to all recipients of this year's King's Birthday Honours and Awards, particularly those Caymanian representatives whose dedication, service, and achievements have been recognised. Their contributions continue to make a lasting difference to our islands and serve as an inspiration to others.

National occasions such as these provide an important opportunity to celebrate our shared identity, heritage, and commitment to service. We are always honoured to represent the people of the Cayman Islands at events of national significance and to stand alongside our interagency partners in recognition of our collective contribution to the safety, security, and wellbeing of our community.

A special well done to all those who took part on parade. The excellent standard of turnout and drill displayed throughout the morning was a credit to everyone involved and reflected the dedication, preparation, and attention to detail invested in the weeks leading up to the event.

Well done to all who contributed to a memorable and fitting celebration of His Majesty's Official Birthday.

05/06/2026

The Cayman Islands Regiment continues to strengthen relationships across the region's disaster response community, with Corporal Salmon and Lance Corporal Ayton recently representing the Regiment at the Caribbean Disaster Response Unit (CDRU) Sub-Regional Training Exercise in Jamaica.

The CDRU is a team of specially trained personnel drawn from across the Caribbean who provide humanitarian assistance and disaster relief to CARICOM Member States following natural disasters. This year's exercise brought together participants from The Bahamas, Turks and Caicos Islands, Cayman Islands, and host nation Jamaica to train for multi-island disaster response scenarios.

The exercise also provided an opportunity for Cayman to be represented on the regional stage, showcasing the professionalism and capability of our emergency response community while strengthening relationships with partner nations across the Caribbean.

Lessons identified during last year's response to Hurricane Melissa reinforced the importance of building strong professional relationships before a major incident occurs. Exercises such as this provide a valuable opportunity to develop those connections, improve interoperability, and work alongside regional partners in realistic disaster response scenarios.

It was also a pleasure to deploy alongside colleagues from the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service and Hazard Management Cayman Islands, demonstrating the whole-of-government approach that underpins Cayman’s emergency response capability.

As the region enters another hurricane season, training and partnerships such as these help ensure that when disaster strikes, Caribbean nations are ready to support one another quickly and effectively.

01/06/2026

A team from the Cayman Islands Regiment has recently returned after two weeks in the United Kingdom taking part in the Royal Bermuda Regiment’s annual camp, Exercise ACTIVE SHIELD.

Training alongside fellow UK Overseas Territory Regiments strengthens the relationships, trust, and shared skills needed during regional operations — as recently demonstrated during the joint deployment supporting Hurricane Melissa relief efforts in Jamaica.

During the two-week exercise, the team developed public order skills to strengthen the Regiment’s ability to support civil authorities. Public order training places teams into demanding and high-pressure situations, requiring personnel to remain calm, disciplined, and professional while making decisions to control and de-escalate tense scenarios.

Exercise ACTIVE SHIELD also provided valuable leadership opportunities. Team commander Captain Theo Kelly and four of the Regiment's junior non-commissioned officers were all in command appointments throughout the exercise, helping prepare the next generation of Cayman Islands Regiment leaders to lead future responses at home or across the region.

The team also represented the Cayman Islands in meeting the Duchess of Gloucteser, who serves as the Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal Bermuda Regiment, and was able to take part in confidence building skills while tackling gorge walking in nearby Yorkshire and while tackling Catterick Garrison's obstacle course.

Training opportunities like this continue to build a more capable, resilient, and operationally ready Regiment for the Cayman Islands.

15/05/2026

Last weekend, across Saturday and Sunday, the Cayman Islands Regiment conducted a major mobilisation exercise focused on preparing to respond rapidly and effectively to a major incident.

Taking place just ahead of storm season, and as the final training weekend before Annual Camp, the exercise tested not only the skills of individual reservists, but the Regiment’s ability to mobilise as a coordinated force at short notice.

Over two days, the Regiment activated and deployed its fleet of vehicles and operational equipment, rehearsing key capabilities including Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response (HADR), Urban Search and Rescue (USAR), medical response capabilities, and the process of calling reservists into service.

Exercises like this are about more than individual training. In a real-world emergency, success depends on having slick, efficient and well-rehearsed processes that allow personnel and equipment to get out of the door with minimum delay and fuss. This weekend ensured those systems were tested, refined and ready.

A special shout out to the mothers within the Regiment who gave up Mother’s Day to take part in training — another example of the professionalism, dedication and selfless commitment shown by our reservists in ensuring they are ready when called upon.

12/05/2026

Last week the Cayman Islands Regiment welcomed the new UK Defence Attaché to the Caribbean, Lieutenant Colonel Dack, based in Jamaica, for his first official visit to the Cayman Islands.

During the visit, the Defence Attaché (DA) was briefed on the Regiment’s strategy to achieve Full Operational Capability by 2030, while Regimental staff received updates on planned UK support across the region, including preparations for this year’s storm season.

The DA attended Regimental training, observed capability demonstrations as the Regiment prepares for storm season, and joined in celebrating recent promotions. Lieutenant Colonel Dack also attended a hosted dinner with H.E. The Governor, DG, DG (Designate), Minister DaCosta, and agency heads; visited the Cayman Islands Coast Guard; received a briefing from HMCI to better understand how the Regiment and partner agencies come together to respond to major incidents; conducted an aerial tour of the Islands with RCIPS Air Operations; and gave an interview to The Cayman Compass (thanks for the photos!)

The close relationship between the Cayman Islands Regiment and UK Defence strengthens the Regiment’s access to training, expertise, and regional support, further enhancing its mission to protect the people of the Cayman Islands by strengthening national resilience and supporting civil authorities. A better trained and better equipped Regiment contributes directly to a more resilient Cayman Islands.

We look forward to welcoming Lieutenant Colonel Dack back to Grand Cayman in August for the Cohort 5 Pass Off Parade.

05/05/2026

Recruiting for the Cayman Islands Regiment 2026 intake is now officially closed.

A sincere thank you to our community for the strong interest and support. This year has seen one of the most encouraging turnouts to date, with a higher number of eligible applicants than in recent years—a clear sign of the growing commitment to service across the islands.

We’re also grateful to everyone who helped get the message out—our reservists, partner agencies, supportive employers, and local media. The Regiment has a strong story to tell, and your efforts have made sure it’s been heard across the Cayman Islands.

With the paper sift complete and final assessment day concluded, the Regiment will now move forward by inviting successful recruits to attend a two-week basic training camp this summer. This marks the fifth cohort since the Regiment’s inception.

What this means in practice:

For the second year in a row—and as a clear sign of the Regiment’s growing strength—this training will be delivered by the Regiment’s own instructors, without reliance on an external training team. These recruits won’t just be training—they’ll be preparing to contribute to five core operational capabilities, joining teams ready to deploy across all three islands, and when required, across the wider region. Whether responding to severe weather or supporting other civil contingencies, this cohort will add real depth and resilience where it matters most.

To those not selected this time:

Stay connected. Recruitment will reopen in 2027, and we look forward to seeing many of you return even stronger.

To Cohort 5:

Get ready—basic training awaits. 💪

“To protect the people of the Cayman Islands by strengthening national resilience and supporting civil authorities.”

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