Four Cayman Islands Regiment Members Receive Prestigious Chartered Management Institute Awards

On Wednesday, 8th January 2025, four members of the Cayman Islands Regiment were each awarded the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Level 3 Award in Principles of Management and Leadership. This achievement follows the successful completion of a rigorous training program delivered by the Regiment, designed to equip participants with essential skills to upskill others and deliver training within the organization.

During a ceremony held at the Regiment’s headquarters, the awards were presented by the unit Regimental Sergeant Major WO1 Marc Jefferies, and Dr. Graeme Jackson who represented local training company, The Overleaf.ky

The recipients of this distinguished accolade were:

• Lance Corporal Crystal Ayton

• Lance Corporal Daniel Petts

• Lance Corporal Jerard Ebanks

• Lance Corporal Alphonso Wright

Speaking at the presentation, Dr. Graeme Jackson remarked, “It has been a pleasure supporting the Regiment in achieving recognized qualifications aligned with the training they provide to upskill the dedicated individuals who serve their communities through the Regiment. The Regiment exemplifies the highest standards of leadership and management training. By achieving internationally accredited qualifications in these areas, the Regiment aligns itself with leading organizations locally and worldwide. Improvements in leadership and management are vital for the continued success and resilience of small communities like ours.”

The Regiments Commanding Officer, Colonel Roger Carter also congratulated the recipients, stating, “Earning internationally recognized qualifications demonstrates the value and quality of the training you have received as part of the Regiment. These qualifications equip you with transferable skills that will aid your career progression and personal development. This training — with a strong focus on presentation skills — ensures that the Regiment is increasingly self-sufficient in delivering professional training to future recruits.”

Regimental Sergeant Major, WO1 Jefferies, who tutored on the program and supported the students through the assessment process, said, “This has been a fantastic opportunity to get external recognition for the training we are delivering and shows the Regiment’s commitment to providing local people with access to first-class development opportunities.”

The training program was aligned with and quality-assured to the Chartered Management Institute’s quality standards by The Overleaf, a Cayman Islands-based company and the only certified provider of CMI training in the Caribbean. CMI qualifications are internationally recognized and regulated by the UK’s education regulator, OFQUAL.