Veterans Honoured at VE-Day 80th Anniversary Event

On Thursday, 8 May, the Cayman Islands marked the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day with a memorable evening of commemoration at the Cayman Turtle Centre in West Bay.

Photo 1 caption: Newly elected Hon. Rolston Anglin (closest), Deputy Premier Hon. Gary Rutty, Cabinet Secretary Samuel Rose, Premier Hon. André Ebanks, and HE the Governor Jane Owen watch as the ceremonial beacon is lit in remembrance of the tens of thousands of allied forces who gave service on D-DAY eighty-plus years ago.

Photo 2 caption: President of the Cayman Islands Veterans Association, Andrew McLaughlin, delivered heartfelt words on behalf of local veterans, recognising those who served both at home and abroad.

Photo 3 caption: President of the Cayman Islands Veterans Association, Andrew McLaughlin (right), presenting Premier Hon. André Ebanks with a commemorative 80th Anniversary VE-Day pin.