The Ministry of Tourism and Transport, with the support of the Cabinet, has announced the relinquishing of the Miss Cayman Islands Universe (MCIU) franchise. The Ministry has informed the Miss Universe Organization of this decision and has consulted with the Chair of the local organizing committee accordingly.

Hon. Kenneth Bryan, Minister of Tourism and Transport, explaining the decision, said, "The Cayman Islands Tourism industry is still in recovery and the Ministry is heavily focused on driving visitation and returning tourism arrivals back to pre-pandemic levels."

“Consequently, I am hopeful that a private sector entity will step up and take over the franchise, because in addition to offering tremendous empowerment opportunities for young women, it also allows them to act as positive role models for other young women, and represent the Cayman Islands as a cultural ambassador. On this basis going forward, I can confirm that the Ministry of Tourism will continue to provide its support to the subsequent holder of the Miss Cayman Islands Universe franchise”, he added.

The reigning queen Chloe Powery-Doxey will continue to act as the representative of the Miss Cayman Islands Universe pageant with the support of the local organising committee, which will oversee Ms. Powery-Doxey's activities until 31st August 2023 bedore her reign officially comes to an end. The MCIU committee is currently planning the official Crowning for Powery-Doxey and aims to host this small event before the end of March 2023.