The Cayman Islands is a British Overseas Territory with King Charles as its Head of State. A governor is sent, usually from the UK’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office, to represent the reigning monarch’s interests. Mrs Jane Owen is the current governor and was appointed to the Cayman Islands in December 2022.
General elections occur every 4 years except in exceptional circumstances; such an exception occurred after Hurricane Ivan. With the islands suffering major damage and with public services badly disrupted the general elections were postponed for six months. Instead of being held in November of 2004, they were not held until May 11, 2005. Subsequent elections were held on May 20, 2009 and May 22, 2013 and the most recent election was held on May 24, 2017.
The Cayman Islands Legislature consists of 19 elected members and 2 official members. The various districts elect representatives as follows:
- George Town – 7 members
- West Bay – 4 members
- Bodden Town – 4 members
- North Side – 1 member
- East End – 1 member
- Cayman Brac & Little Cayman – 2 members
The Cabinet is composed of the Premier, six other Ministers and two non-voting ex-officio members. The Cabinet is constitutionally responsible for the formulation of policy, including directing the implementation of such policy, as it relates to every aspect of government, with the exception of the Governor’s special responsibilities.
Premier and Ministers
Hon. André Ebanks, MP
Premier and Minister for Financial Services & Commerce
Hon. Gary Rutty, MP
Deputy Premier and Minister for Tourism & Trade Development
Hon. Isaac Rankine, JP, MP
Minister for Social Development & Innovation and Minister for Youth, Sports, Culture & Heritage
Hon. Katherine Ebanks-Wilks
Minister for Health, Environment & Sustainability
Hon. Johany “Jay” Ebanks, MP
Minister for Planning, Lands, Agriculture, Housing & Infrastructure
Hon. Rolston Anglin, JP, MP
Minister for Finance & Economic Development and Minister for Education & Training
Hon. Nickolas DaCosta, JP, MP
Minister for District Administration & Home Affairs
Hon. Michael Myles, MP
Minister for Caymanian Employment & Immigration
Parliamentary Secretaries
Hon. Wayne Panton, JP, MP
Parliamentary Secretary responsible for Caymanian Employment and Immigration, Infrastructure, Health, Environment and Sustainability, Financial Services and Commerce
Ms. Heather Bodden, OCI, Cert. Hon., JP, MP
Parliamentary Secretary responsible for Social Development, Education & Training, Tourism
Mrs. Julie Hunter, JP, MP
Parliamentary Secretary responsible for Planning, Lands, Agriculture, Housing and Infrastructure, Education & Training, Culture and Heritage
Much more information is available by visiting the Government’s official website.
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