Topic: Cayman Islands Regiment
Cayman’s troops in line for leadership role among overseas territories forces
Cayman's regiment is well-positioned to become a leader among the Caribbean overseas territories as it continues to grow and gain experience, the top UK soldier in the region has said.
Beep, beep: Would-be soldiers race against the clock
Potential new recruits for the Cayman Islands Regiment underwent a battery of fitness tests and interviews as the military force selected its next batch of rookie soldiers
Areas hit by smoke from dump fire targeted for health checks
The government is to carry out health checks in areas affected by clouds of smoke billowing from Cayman's massive dump fire
Troopers fly the flag for regiment service
Serving soldiers have flown the flag for service in Cayman's part-time military force as the Cayman Islands Regiment beats the drum for more recruits.
Regiment recruitment drive hopes to put more boots on the ground
Cayman’s military is beating the drum for more recruits, with the aim of signing up 35 more soldiers by the summer,
Regiment on track for first Caymanian leader, outgoing CO says
he islands' military force is on target to get its first Caymanian commanding officer by 2030, the soon-to-leave head has said
Cayman’s troops return after hurricane relief mission to Jamaica
Cayman soldiers returned last weekend after two weeks as part of a multi-national military team working to repair Jamaican homes ravaged by last year's Hurricane Melissa — their first operational overseas deployment
Cayman Islands Regiment to get new commander and headquarters
Cayman's soldiers are in line to get a purpose-built headquarters to be used as joint services training centre it was revealed as a change of command wa announced
Cayman troops forge training links in Trinidad
Cayman soldiers have finished a major training exercise with Caribbean partners in Trinidad and Tobago.
Cayman Islands Regiment on international duty
Top officers from the Cayman Islands Regiment have joined forces with their counterparts from UK overseas territories from around the region to discuss how they could work together in a crisis
Regiment launches sanitisation checkpoints in West Bay
Those moving through West Bay are facing sanitisation checkpoints as the regiment ramps up biosecurity to help prevent the spread of bird flu in Cayman.
Multi-agency response launched as bird flu detected in Cayman
Local birds in Grand Cayman have tested positive for avian influenza, prompting a multi-agency response led by Hazard Management Cayman Islands.
Cayman Islands emergency organisations and programmes
CAYMAN HYPERBARIC SERVICES
The Cayman Islands has a hyperbaric chamber, or recompression chamber, located at the Anthony S. Eden Hospital (formerly George Town Hospital).
The chamber...
Earthquake response tested in regional emergency training
Members of the regional Event Horizon contingent put their relief skills to the test on the final day of the disaster response exercise.
Cayman marks Remembrance Sunday
Cayman marked Remembrance Sunday with the traditional two-minute silence and wreath-laying ceremony at the war memorial in George Town.
Regiment deploys to Sister Islands for first time
The Cayman Islands Regiment was deployed to the Sister Islands for the first time, ahead of Hurricane Rafael battering Cayman Brac and Little Cayman.
Regiment trains for earthquake rescues
About 60 members of the Cayman Islands Regiment took part in realistic training designed to deal with building collapses from events such as earthquakes.
Cayman reservists out in force for storm clear-up
Cayman's reservists were front and centre as the country coped with the aftermath of a brush with Tropical Storm Helene.
Cayman prepares for potential flooding
With the threat of severe weather and potential tropical cyclone 9 on Monday, Cayman residents and government agencies kicked into preparation mode ahead of anticipated heavy rainfall.
Jamaican military training with Cayman regiment this weekend
Members of the Jamaica Defence Force and Jamaica National Reserve will be joining the Cayman Islands Regiment in a series of exercises this weekend.
Regiment rescues elderly couple as neighbourhood floods
Cayman Islands Regiment reservists kicked into action on Thursday morning to rescue an elderly couple marooned in their home as flood waters rose in the heart of George Town during Hurricane Beryl's passage.
Cayman Islands Regiment deploys ahead of Hurricane Beryl
Cayman Islands Regiment reservists and troopers were deployed into the community on Wednesday morning ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Beryl.
Floods hit home as Grand Cayman showered with heavy rainfall
Communities on Grand Cayman were hit with severe flooding on Monday, prompting Cayman Islands Regiment reservists to be called in to escort children home from school.
Disaster-readiness charity donates digger to regiment
The R3 Cayman Foundation has donated a JCB backhoe to the Cayman Islands Regiment to help strengthen Cayman's ability to respond to natural disasters.
Regiment ready for peak hurricane season
With hurricane season now at its peak, members of the Cayman Islands Regiment recently showed off their storm readiness with a display of their capacity and equipment for disaster-relief efforts.
Regiment commander: ‘We are ready for hurricane season’
As forecasters increase their predictions in response to record-warm sea surface temperatures Regiment Commander Lieutenant Colonel Roger Carter says troops stand ready for whatever the season brings.
RAF Globemaster touches down in Cayman
The UK Royal Air Force C-17 Globemaster stopped in Cayman this week, in a display of the capability of the plane to provide hurricane season support to the region.
UK Armed Forces Minister reaffirms British commitment to hurricane season support
UK Minister for the Armed Forces James Heappey reaffirmed Britain's commitment to supporting the Caribbean region during 2023 hurricane season as he visited the Cayman Islands this week.
Community rallies around Watler family after home explosion
Donations of food, toys and cash have been pouring in for the Watler family that lost their Newlands home this week in an explosion, the cause of which is still unknown.
Cayman regiment to join King’s coronation parade
Cayman's six-member Regiment team is set to represent the island at the Coronation Procession for King Charles this Saturday and the excitement is growing for the reservists as the hours wind down towards to the historic event.
New commanding officer for Cayman Islands Regiment
Former Trinidadian military officer Colonel Roger Carter has been appointed as the new commanding officer for the Cayman Islands Regiment.
Regiment takes to roads and beaches in training exercises
Beaches in West Bay and East End were transformed into training camps for the Cayman Islands Regiment over the past week.
Royal Navy ship to be deployed to Caribbean in hurricane season
The Royal Navy ship HMS Protector will be deployed to the region from 1 Aug. to provide hurricane and disaster relief capabilities, Governor Martyn Roper announced Wednesday.
Emergency Services Undergo Specialised Training
Emergency Services underwent a specialised instructors’ course to upskill personnel in emergency response driver training.
Cayman Islands Regiment Helps Evacuate Vulnerable Residents
Cayman Islands Regiment Commander Simon Watson comforts an infant on 18 Aug. after evacuating a family impacted by Tropical Storm Grace.
Regiment vehicles arrive in Cayman
Several vehicles which will be used by the Cayman Islands Regiment have arrived in Cayman.
Day in the life: Training with the Cayman Islands Regiment
This week the Compass joined the recruits at one of their training sessions held at the Cayman International School compound.
RAF plane brings regiment training team
A Royal Air Force plane landed at the Owen Roberts International Airport on Friday afternoon, bringing a UK Ministry of Defence training team to work with the Cayman Islands Regiment.
Regiment gets firefighting training
Members of the Cayman Islands Regiment received a day of firefighting training from the Cayman Islands Fire Service earlier this month.
Gov’t proposes $1.4M for regiment, $2.3M for WB police station
Premier Alden McLaughlin announced Monday that government will be seeking supplementary appropriations for the Cayman Islands Regiment, as well as funding to move the West Bay police station project forward.
Lawmakers give green light to Defence Bill
Following two days of debate, a bill to give statutory underpinning to the Cayman Islands Regiment passed a second reading in the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday evening.
Premier refutes claim regiment is ‘illegal’
Premier Alden McLaughlin defended the legality of the Cayman Islands Regiment Monday as he piloted the Defence Bill in the Legislative Assembly.
Regiment extends recruitment deadline
The Cayman Islands Regiment has extended its recruitment deadline to 4 Oct.
Regiment legislation to be debated next month
The Defence Bill establishing the legal framework for the Cayman Islands Regiment is set to head to the next sitting of the Legislative Assembly, expected to be in October.
51 reservists become Cayman’s first regiment platoon
The first platoon of reservists for the Cayman Islands Regiment officially graduated on Sunday.
Cayman Regiment reservists showcase skills
Reservists with the Cayman Regiment reservists put their training to the test this week as they ran through a mock hurricane exercise, together with aerial support from the RCIPS Air Operations Unit.
Cayman officers training at Sandhurst
Five junior officers from the new Cayman Islands Regiment are undergoing officer training at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in the UK.
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Governor makes last call for regiment sign-up
Governor Martyn Roper has made a final push for more Caymanians to sign up for the new Cayman Islands Regiment.
Governor urges more Caymanians to apply for regiment
The deadline to apply to join the Cayman Islands Regiment is this Sunday, and Governor Martyn Roper is calling for more Caymanians to sign up for the new defence agency.
Governor: ‘Good response’ to regiment recruitment drive
Recruitment for the Cayman Regiment is underway and the Governor’s Office has said the community has already responded positively to the drive to fill the 50 posts for the new entity.
Cayman Regiment plans paused
Recruitment plans for the development of Cayman’s regiment has been paused, according to Governor Martyn Roper.
Cayman Regiment cadets begin Bermuda training
Cayman’s first regiment officers have commenced their training with the Royal Bermuda Regiment.
Regiment senior officers appointed
Former UK Royal Dragoon Guard Simon Watson has been appointed commanding officer for the Cayman Islands Regiment.
