Grand Cayman, December 12^th, 2025

The National Drug Council (NDC) is pleased to announce the successful delivery of its first-ever Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) training session on Little Cayman, in collaboration with Little Cayman Beach Resort. This marks a significant milestone as part of the NDC’s expanding public-safety strategy to ensure that every corner of the Cayman Islands, including its smaller, more remote communities, is included in prevention efforts.

The intimate training session gathered staff from the Resort’s bar and hospitality team for a focused, hands-on workshop designed to equip servers, bartenders, and staff with best practices in alcohol service and sales. Attendees gained practical tools to identify risky serving situations, manage responsible service, and support safe consumption, reinforcing a culture of safety and care in Little Cayman’s close-knit community.

As the holiday season and the year-end festivities approach, the NDC’s work in Little Cayman aligns with the broader Arrive Alive 345 campaign, promoting awareness around alcohol safety, responsible service, and safe transportation. 

“We are delighted to bring Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) training to Little Cayman for the very first time,” said Brenda Watson, Director of the National Drug Council. “While the RBS programme directly supports safer serving practices, it is also an important educational tool that helps shift behaviour, both within the hospitality industry and across our communities. By equipping staff with the knowledge and confidence to make responsible decisions, we are not only protecting patrons and businesses but also fostering a culture of accountability and care.

Although Little Cayman is our smallest island, its inclusion in this initiative reflects our commitment to ensuring that every community, regardless of size, benefits from prevention-based education. The proactive approach of Little Cayman Beach Resort demonstrates that true prevention begins with awareness, training, and partnership, the key ingredients to keeping our roads, venues, and communities safe.”

“It was genuinely a pleasure working with the team in Little Cayman, the bar staff at the Resort showed real enthusiasm and a genuine interest in raising the bar of safety,” said Simon Miller, Prevention Specialist at the National Drug Council. “Their management’s support, combined with their professionalism and extensive industry experience, means the practices learned will directly benefit both visitors and the local community. This training is a part of our coordinated effort to ensure the entire Cayman Islands, from Grand Cayman to the Sister Islands, embraces responsible service and safe celebrations.”

The NDC extends its gratitude to Little Cayman Beach Resort and its staff for embracing this initiative and looks forward to building on this partnership. The Council anticipates offering additional RBS training sessions in Little Cayman and other districts in the coming year, as part of its commitment to island-wide public safety and the continued success of the Arrive Alive 345 campaign.

Business owners, hospitality operators, and establishments across the Cayman Islands who wish to register for upcoming Responsible Beverage Service training are encouraged to visit www.ndc.ky or contact the NDC at 949-9000 for more information and registration details.

About the National Drug Council (NDC)
The National Drug Council is a statutory authority committed to reducing the harmful impacts of substance misuse through research, prevention, policy development, and evidence-based programming. The Council’s initiatives, including the Arrive Alive 345campaign, promote safe and healthy lifestyles across all communities of the Cayman Islands.