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DG's 5K 2026 Registration Officially Closed Following Overwhelming Community Response
The Deputy Governor’s 5K Challenge (DG5K) Committee has announced that registration for the DG5K 2026 race is now officially closed, following an overwhelming response from the Cayman Islands community.

DG’s 5K Builds Momentum Following Successful Little Cayman Event
The 2026 Deputy Governor’s 5K Challenge is building to a landmark finish, following successful races in Cayman Brac and Little Cayman that together demonstrated the community spirit driving the island-wide event.

Final Farewell to the Finish Line: Registration Opens for Deputy Governor’s 5K
Online registration is now open for the 2026 Deputy Governor's 5K Challenge, an event that this year carries a weight of meaning beyond miles and medals. As Deputy Governor Franz Manderson prepares to retire from the Civil Service in July 2026, this year’s challenge will be the final one held under his leadership

Deputy Governor’s 5K 2026 Logo and Beneficiaries Announced
Deputy Governor and Committee Chair of the DG’s 5K Challenge, Honourable Franz Manderson revealed the logo and announced the beneficiaries for this year’s event.

Civil Servants Support Families Through Giving Tree
The gift drive, which benefits young mothers, families and older persons across the islands, invited government employees and community members to select tags from giving trees and fulfil specific holiday wishes.
Increased Fees for BOTC Applications Effective 1 January
The Office of the Deputy Governor has announced that application fees for naturalisation and registration as a British Overseas Territories citizen (BOTC) will increase, starting 1 January 2026. The revised fee structure reflects the first adjustment in over 15 years.