Cayman Group Express Island Games Praise
A letter of thanks has been sent to Governor George Ferguson, Premier Cannonier and Bermuda Island Games Chairman Jon Beard by Cayman Assistant Team Manager Carl Brown on behalf of the Board of Directors Cayman Island Games Association.
In the letter Mr Brown expresses the Board’s gratitude to the Bermuda community and the Bermuda attachés to the Cayman Islands during their recent visit to participate in the 2013 NatWest Island Games.
Premier Craig Cannonier with attachés to the Cayman Islands Sheri Burgess, Catherine Smith, and Tre Simons:
The letter goes on to describe the visiting group’s experiences on the island and the personal touch in service that was given by their attachés and other key personnel encountered during the team’s participation in the Island Games.
The full letter follows below:
His Excellency The Governor Mr. George Ferguson, The Premier Hon. Craig Cannonier JP MP, Chairman Bermuda Island Games Jon Beard,
I am writing on behalf of the Board of Directors of the Cayman Island Games Association to make public, our expressions of heartfelt thanks, in the first instance, to Bermuda Attaches to the Cayman Islands, Ms. Catherine Smith, (Lead Attache), Sheri Burgess, Master Tre Simons, and Elizabeth Richardson, the Island community of Bermuda on a whole.
A little over six weeks ago we, CIGA President, Richard Parchment, CIGA General Manager Victor Thompson, Cayman Islands Olympic Committee President, Donald McLean and myself, Assistant Team Manager, Carl Brown, were the beneficiaries of professional support, at times beyond the call of duty in our objectives to manage our teams and foster delightful out come in the NatWest Island Games Bermuda 2013.
Under the able and intuitive direction of Ms. Smith, we experienced delightful and informed exposure to Bermuda, coming away as best informed visitors. There was manifest generosity in spirit, limitless energy assisting us to attend multiple events in many places, long hours with much time on their feet, frequent drive times …volunteering at it’s very best.
We cannot fail to mention being on guided tours of the fine and diverse Bermudian cuisine… from the fish sandwich shop in Back O Town, to fine take away at the Smoke and Barrel and dining in historic St. George after night fall at the end of a long event day.
Catherine’s knowledge and guidance in recitation of Bermudian history provided us refreshing insight. We were regaled in Bermudian folklore, and matters of culture common to us islanders while exchanging stories.
Our every need was anticipated, with tremendous effort and display of ability exerted to resolve unforeseen challenges. The attention to detail, resourcefulness, conveyance to and from events in timely fashion, commends Catherine, Sheri, Liz and Tre to the status of “best attaches”. Thank you for cheering our Cayman teams, while remaining proud Bermudians, relentless in their desire to see your country do proud.
The enormous responsibilities associated with being a volunteer at events such as the NatWest Island Games should never be underestimated. Our Attaches did us proud.
There are special people who stand out as genies of efficiency and challenge resolution. Organisers, Ms. Juanita Blee and Diane Gordon stand out among many we will not forget.
We are obliged to commend Fairmont Southampton Princess, client service Sierra Gordyk and Chelsea Todd for spirited hospitality, contributing to making our hotel stay a kindly memory.
We are appreciative of fellow islanders, Bermuda for hosting a quality occasion the NatWest Island Games 2013. Their attendance, spirited cheering, friendly exchanges, their offers of assistance, their display of national pride, their taking time out to help strangers, will mark our minds in pleasant memory.
Thank you Bermuda and see you in Jersey 2015
Regards
Carl Brown
On behalf of the Board of Directors Cayman Island Games Association
-
The Cayman team shows class. Always thank your hosts.
Well done Bermuda!
Class act from Cayman
nice and they where taken to places beyond the touristy spots. real nice.
it’s nice to see that they enjoyed their time here and write to let us know.
Bernews thanks for posting and sharing.
Craig is the most photographed premier we have ever had. Very sad person !!!!
so its betta if his not in d photo. stfu u loser
Some excellent, choice words for some well deserving individuals!
The same could be said for each and every volunteer and participant that made it such a great success!
Excellent, well done ,keep up the good work as we move forward together, Bermuda!
A great investment for all concerned!
Thank you Cayman team, very much appreciated!
Politicians win gold medals in the Natty Best Island Political Games.
Mr. Speaker, please allow me the opportunity to present some well deserved gold medals to the following politicians.
Dale B. wins gold for unwavering loyalty in the face of immense adversity.
Randy H. wins gold for overstepping party boundaries and ‘finishing well’.
Wayne F. wins gold for the slippery flip flop manoeuvre.
Marc B. wins gold for huffing and puffing distracting rhetoric.
Craig C. wins gold for hopeful dreams and visions of future prosperity.
Mark P. wins gold for airing dirty laundry.
Michael D. wins gold for hyping up some criminal statistics.
Pamela G-P.wins gold for valiant first aid attempts at the hospital.
Mr. Speaker, ifinit weren’t such a vexxing reesasshun, we would have more gold to hand out…..oh vell, maybe nex yuur.
Patience, peace and love and unity,we all in this together people.
Bermudian’s are know for their hospitality
@ A.Little and Robert, commenting on every story undermines the principal message
They just said thank you for your hospitality.
Response : you are welcome, and congrats to the 3 Bermudian’s
Good Work Sheri AKA Beri!!! My Gyal lol
That Sheri Burgess is just too dang FINE!!!
Go Sheri!!!!!! I HAVE THE BEST HAIR STYLIST!!!! BEST HAIR STYLIST ON THE ISLAND!!