The Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce marked its 60th anniversary with the graduation of its Leadership Cayman Class of 2025 with a ceremony on 12 July at the Grand Cayman Marriott Resort.
Launched in 2010, Leadership Cayman is an intensive six-month programme that provides an in-depth introduction to social, economic, business and political issues in the Cayman Islands.
This year’s graduating class consisted of 22 people, bringing the number of alumni of the programme to 360 since its launch.
Graduate Eshan Vij spoke about the evolution of this year’s class in the ceremony’s opening remarks.
“From a room full of different personalities, we became a team,” he said. “Leadership is about service, humility and courage. We’ve learned not only from the experts, but from each other.”
The ceremony highlighted how the Class of 2025 engaged with key industries across the islands, exploring sectors such as education, infrastructure, sustainability and healthcare, through hands-on seminars and site visits. Their capstone project, the Heritage Hunt, developed in partnership with the National Trust, was an island-wide scavenger hunt designed to promote public appreciation for Cayman’s cultural and environmental heritage.
Chamber President-Elect Cristina Spratt applauded the graduates and the programme’s enduring legacy.
“Tonight, we honour a remarkable group of professionals who have chosen to invest in themselves, their community and their future,” she said. “You’ve proven that leadership is not just a title — it’s action, dedication and growth.”
She encouraged the Class of 2025 to stay connected through the growing alumni network and to be ambassadors for the programme moving forward.
“Leadership Cayman is more than a programme; it’s a family,” she said.
Each graduate received a plaque marking their official entry into the alumni network. Then came the “Superlatives Awards”, where graduates were celebrated with humorous and heartfelt titles like “Most Likely to Treat Everyone Like Family” and “Most Likely to Advocate for the Voiceless,” adding a personal touch to the evening’s formalities.
Class Chairman James Robinson closed the ceremony with a message of gratitude:
“This has been a unique experience of leadership and personal growth,” he said. “Thank you for the friendships, the lessons and the memories.”
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