Last night, the Hon. Minister Bryan and The Cayman Islands Ministry of Tourism honored the Miss Cayman Islands Universe Committee, past and present members, for their hard work and dedication over the years. Some members have been serving in pageantry for 35 years.

Minister Bryan acknowledged that many young ladies that entered the pageant have gained invaluable experience and are better versions of themselves because of the Committee's hard work over the years.

Outgoing Committee Chairperson, Derri Lee (and the new National Director) thanked the Hon. Minister Bryan and his Ministry for supporting and believing in them. Derri Lee joined the Committee in 2009. She said the experience has been amazing and thanked all past and present members for their commitment and dedication over the years. She said, "the Committee's core values are to empower and pave the way for young Caymanian ladies to excel and rise above adversities in their lives, and to be an ambassador that represents these Islands with pride and confidence"

The Committee thanks the Hon. Minister Bryan and his Ministry for a beautiful night.