Message on passing of Vestryman Mr. AJ Miller
By Hon. G. Wayne Panton, JP, MP In what has been a week of profound sadness for the people of the Cayman Islands, we once again bid farewell to another political trailblazer, Mr. Arley James “A.J.” Miller, Cert. Hon., who…
Cayman Islands Flags Flown at Half-Mast in Commemoration of the Life of National Hero, Hon. Sybil Ione McLaughlin, MBE, JP
In commemoration of the life of National Hero, Hon. Sybil Ione McLaughlin, MBE, JP (affectionately called “Ms Sybil”), all Cayman Islands flags were flying half-mast throughout Tuesday 10 May 2022, and will continue to Thursday 12 May 2022. Hon. Sybil…
Statement on the passing of Benson Ebanks, OBE
By Premier Hon. G. Wayne Panton, JP, MP Tuesday, 29 March, 2022 t is with sadness that the Government of the Cayman Islands recognises the passing of Mr. Benson O. Ebanks, OBE a distinguished former member of the Legislative Assembly. …
Privy Council Judgement decision right for same sex couples to marry
By Premier Hon. G. Wayne Panton, MP, JP Wednesday, 16 March, 2022 The Privy Council on Monday released its judgement in relation to the appeal by Chantelle Day and Vickie Bush against the decision of the Court of Appeal of…
Cayman: Statement by the Premier on the Knighthood of Hon Alden McLaughlin
Hon. Alden McLaughlin, MBE, QC, JP, MP to be KnightedBy Premier Hon. G. Wayne Panton, JP, MP, December, 2021 The Government of the Cayman Islands is delighted to note the decision of Her Majesty the Queen to confer on Hon. Alden…
Cayman: Message from Deputy Governor & Head of the Civil Service Hon. Franz Manderson, MBE, Cert Hon., JP International Men’s Day, Friday 19 November 2021
Today, marks the observance of the 10th anniversary of International Men’s Day (19 Nov) in the Cayman Islands. A global campaign celebrated in more than 60 countries worldwide focused on promoting the value of men to the world, families, and…
Cayman: World Oceans Day 2021 – Message from the Hon Premier & Minister for Sustainability and Climate Resiliency
World Oceans Day 2021 Message from Premier & Minister for Sustainability and Climate Resiliency Hon Wayne Panton, JP, MP  Today, on World Oceans Day, the words of our National Song Beloved Isle Cayman come to mind: “O sea of…
Cayman: Statement on the death of Prince Philip by Premier Hon. Alden McLaughlin, MBE, JP, MP
It is with deep sorrow that we learned of the death this morning of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh and husband of Her Majesty The Queen. Both I and the Government of the Cayman Islands send…
2021 New Year’s Message from Cayman’s Premier
By Premier Hon. Alden McLaughlin, MBE, JP, MP As we bid farewell to 2020 I know we will all be sharing the hope that 2021 is a much better year. Undoubtedly 2020 will be remembered as the year that everything…
Statement on Constitutional Reform Agreed by the UK
By Premier Hon. Alden McLaughlin, MBE, JP, MLA 13 November, 2019 Good morning. Mr. Speaker, before concluding my Budget Policy Statement last Wednesday I informed this Honourable House that I had been awaiting a letter from Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon,…