GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands – Premier Hon. Alden McLaughlin hosted a reception in London for Cayman students who are studying in the UK on Saturday, 29 December, 2014.

The Premier is in London to attend the annual Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) from 1-4 December, 2014.

The JMC brings together political leaders from the Overseas Territories and UK Ministers.

The JMC meets once a year to provide a forum for the exchange of views on political and constitutional issues between the governments of the Territories and the UK Government.

Those at the meeting will also discuss strategies for promoting the security and good governance of all Overseas Territories as well as economic diversification, attracting investment, vocational education and employment.

Traveling with the Premier are Her Excellency Gov. Helen Kilpatrick, Financial Services Minister Hon. Wayne Panton, Cabinet Secretary Mr. Samuel Rose, Home Affairs Chief Officer Mr. Eric Bush, Joint Ministerial Council Sherpa Mr. Jason Webster and Senior Political Advisor Mr. Roy Tatum.

They return to the Cayman Islands on Friday, 5 December.