CAYMAN ISLANDS (GIS) – The Ministry of Community Affairs is proud to announce the appointment of Joan West-Dacres as its new Deputy Chief Officer. Mrs. West-Dacres, who starts work today (Tuesday, 1 October), is already used to working in a high-profile public sector job. Until recently as Director of the National Drug Council (NDC), she […]
Cayman: Ministry of Community Affairs appoints new Deputy Chief Officer
Enhanced recruitment process is focus for Health Ministry managers
GRAND CAYMAN, (GIS) – Some 20 senior managers and human resources (HR) staff from the Ministry of Health recently attended a two-day training intended to enhance their recruitment skills. SHRM Senior Certified Professional Susan White, a former Senior Vice President and Human Resource Executive at global financial services firm JP Morgan Chase, led the sessions. Key […]
Cayman representative in London to head new ministry
Deputy Governor Franz Manderson recently appointed Eric Bush to lead the soon to be operational Ministry of International Trade, Investment, Aviation and Maritime Affairs. While Mr Bush’s appointment took effect on Monday, 4 February, 2019, he will continue to perform his duties as the Cayman Islands’ Representative in the UK and Europe, returning home in late July. […]
Long service medal presentation
Overseas Territories Long Service Medal Presentation GRAND CAYMAN (GIS) – A total of 136 officers from the uniformed services of the Cayman Islands Government were honoured during the Overseas Territories Long Service Medal presentation ceremony.The event took place at the Government House on Thursday, 6 December 2018. Officers from the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service, […]
Cayman Islands Financial Services specialist chooses Community Affairs
As Government’s newest Deputy Chief Officer for the Ministry of Community Affairs, André Ebanks has the credentials and the willpower to make a qualitative difference. Recognising the importance of this recruitment, His Excellency the Acting Governor and Head of the Civil Service, Hon. Franz Manderson, said “I am delighted to see another young and talented […]
Cayman Islands DCR offers Female Empowerment Services
GRAND CAYMAN (GIS) – The Department of Community Rehabilitation (DCR) established a Female Empowerment Services Project to expand the gender specific services they offer to female offenders in the Cayman Islands. As part of this project, the DCR launched a workshop series entitled “Inspire: Women Empowered” in the Fall of 2017. The series consists of […]
Supervisory Management Training for Cayman Islands Immigration staff
The Department of Immigration (DOI) recently partnered with The University of the West Indies (UWI) – Open Campus, Cayman Islands in a strategic talent management initiative. The goal was to ensure that DOI employees are equipped with the management skills required to drive effective and efficient delivery of immigration services. Ten employees from across the […]
Cayman Islands National Culture & Heritage Policy Booklet printed
The Ministry of Health and Culture proudly revealed the country’s first printed copy of the National Culture & Heritage Policy and Strategic Plan on Monday, 22 May 2017. Hon. Minister for Culture, Alden McLaughlin, noted: “This policy and strategic plan is an expression of this Government’s belief that we need to adopt and implement a […]
CIG interns appreciated
Cayman Islands Government interns appreciated in Farewell Ceremony On Tuesday, 26 July 2016, civil service interns, the Acting Governor Mr. Franz Manderson, Ministers, Chief Officers, Heads of Department and HR Managers attended a special event thanking interns for their contributions over the summer. Serving as MC at the ceremony, Acting Chief Officer of the Portfolio […]