More than 50 young people recently received Bronze and Silver Duke of Edinburgh medals and certificates at the Turtle Centre.
The single largest awards presentation in the local programme’s history (41 Bronze and 11 Silver awardees) was addressed by the patron, Governor, Mr. Martyn Roper, and by Minister for Youth, Bernie Bush. Premier Wayne Panton attended to congratulate the recipients and present awards.
The evening was memorable as it was not only the first awards ceremony for more than two years, due to COVID-19, but also because of the minute’s silence called at the start of the programme. The silent tribute marked the passing of the programme’s founder and global patron, The Duke of Edinburgh earlier this year.
The Governor noted: “The Duke of Edinburgh Awards Scheme has a long and proud history in Cayman of over 50 years. It supports our youth to develop life skills with a focus on self-development and individual improvement whether it is serving the community, cultural, vocational or manual skills, physical recreation or team working on an expedition. It is a competition against oneself. Our public and private schools encourage their pupils to get involved.”
The Minister said, “Given my portfolio, which champions the development of Caymanian youth, and my previous work as a Duke of Edinburgh award trainer, the aims of this globally-recognised youth enrichment programme resonate with me
“I congratulate the awardees’ success in earning these awards, and am certain...
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