Minister of Education, Hon. Rolston Anglin, officially opened the activities at Sir John A. Cumber Primary School. The Baton arrived by motorcade, and students had the opportunity to learn about its significance and hold it for themselves, creating lasting memories and a strong connection to the Commonwealth Games.
On 29 May, the Relay extended its reach to Little Cayman and Cayman Brac, where students at government schools on both islands took part in similar awareness-raising activities.
Caymanian artist Gordon Solomon, who designed the islands’ Baton, also joined the day’s events, giving students the opportunity to meet the creator and explore the meaning behind its hand-painted design. Featuring abstract symbols inspired by seafaring traditions and cultural identity, the Baton reflects Solomon’s deep connection to the territory’s heritage.
On 31 May, the Relay continued across Grand Cayman with an island-wide route that included key cultural and historical landmarks. The day began with a ceremonial handover at Government House, attended by Premier André Ebanks, Governor Jane Owen, and members of the Cayman Islands Regiment.
From there, the Baton was carried in a motorcycle motorcade before being transferred to a traditional Caymanian catboat, where the Governor sailed with it into the sunset. Later, swimmer Connor Macdonald transported the Baton by jet ski to Public Beach, where he handed it to Riley Watson to continue the land leg.
Community organisations, including the Girlguiding Cayman Islands, took part in the Relay and referenced the Join the Wave sustainability campaign, a regional drive to tackle plastic pollution as part of the King’s Baton Relay journey to Glasgow 2026.
Members of Special Olympics Cayman Islands were also involved in the 31 May celebrations, joining in the Baton’s journey from West Bay to Rum Point.
The event marked the twelfth stop of the Relay in the Caribbean, with Cayman’s contribution focusing on youth engagement, creative expression, and inclusive community celebration.