LONDON – Tuesday marked Day One of the Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council 2015.
Premier Hon. Alden McLaughlin and the Cayman Islands delegation joined other OT Governments for meetings hosted by Minister for the Overseas Territories Mr. James Duddridge at the historic Lancaster House in London. The opening plenary began with discussions covering Climate Change and Energy, Education and Skills, Health, and Sports.
The UK emphasized its own focus on creating more apprenticeships in partnership with the private sector and encouraged OT’s to explore such an approach.
On Tuesday evening, OT Heads of Government were invited to a private dinner hosted by Minister Duddridge who was joined by Minister Desmond Swayne, Minister of State for the Department of International Development.
The plenary meetings conclude on Wednesday.

IMAGE: Premier Hon. Alden McLaughlin, foreground, at the first session of the Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council 2015.