McKeeva Bush to lead delegation in Hong Kong

Friday, March 5, 2004

The Leader of Government Business, the Hon McKeeva Bush, recently announced that he would be leading a Cayman Islands delegation visiting Hong Kong in March. 

The delegation, the aim of which is to strengthen relationships between two of the world's leading financial centres, will meet with a number of senior Government and business leaders, including the chief government and legislative representatives for Financial Services, the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, the Chairman of the Hong Kong Tourist Board and other key elected and government representatives.

According to Mr Bush: "The visit is an opportunity to strengthen the already strong relationships that exist between the Cayman Islands and Hong Kong. Closer relationships will lead to new and exciting business opportunities for both of us." 

He continued: "I have long had the vision of the Cayman Islands as the 'Hong Kong of the Caribbean,' not in terms of population, but in terms of a dynamic place to do business. We share a British history and now both of us punch above our weight on the world stage." 

The Cayman Islands and Hong Kong have a great deal in common. Small in size and sharing a British history, both now are at the cutting edge of international finance. 

Mr Bush acknowledged this relationship: "Both Hong Kong and Cayman recognise the importance of maintaining a level-playing field in international financial matters. It is important for the future of these Islands that we build and strengthen our relationships with like-minded economies around the world."

The delegation, which also includes Financial Secretary, the Hon George McCarthy, will be shown around some of the infrastructure and tourist developments currently being built in Hong Kong. This will include the new extension to Hong Kong International Airport and the major new US$3.2bn Disney development on Lantau Island.

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