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Cayman: Visiting Justice Arrives To Preside Over Trial of MP. Hon. Mr. McKeeva Bush

The Hon. Justice Stanley H.W. John has been appointed by the Governor, on the advice of the Judicial and Legal Services Commission, to preside over the trial of The Hon. Mr. W. McKeeva Bush, Member of Parliament, which is scheduled…

Statement from G. Wayne Panton, MP for Newlands advising his declining position of Speaker

21 November 2023 I would like to thank the UPM government for offering me the position of Speaker Of Parliament. After serious consideration, I have decided to decline the offer. This conclusion is based on what I believe is in…

National Road Safety Strategy – The road to zero

Honourable Johany Jay Ebanks, MP is Thrilled to Continue Delivering on Projects and Enhancing the Lives of Caymanians in New Cabinet. Hon. Minister Johany ‘Jay’ Ebanks, proudly takes the Oath as he is re-appointed as the Minister of Planning, Agriculture,…

Statement from Cayman Premier after Resignation of MP from PACT Government

“Fellow Caymanians and Residents,In light of yesterday’s development, there is obviously a change in the Government’s composition. However, I still believe that the members of this Government represent the best way forward for the people of the Cayman Islands.  In…

Cayman: CoC Parliamentary Luncheon Speech June 2023

Statement by the Premier, Hon. Wayne Panton, JP, MP: State of the EconomyHouse of Parliament20 September 2023 Madam Speaker, I rise in this Honourable House to offer remarks with respect to the Cayman Islands economy and its future prospects, including…

Statement from Premier and Minister for Finance & Economic Development Hon. G. Wayne Panton, MP, JP On the local 30-day notice period for Interest Rate increases

Grand Cayman, 02 August 2023 – In light of the US Federal Reserve (the Fed) increasing the “prime” or “base” interest rate for borrowing by 0.25% on Wednesday, 26 July, I am pleased that the retail banks operating in the Cayman…

Cayman: Nation bids farewell to Captain Eldon Kirkconnell

Arrival of casket at the Church of God Chapel, escorted by pallbearers of the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service (RCIPS) Wednesday, 5 July 2023 – Family, friends, government officials and well-wishers attended the Church of God Chapel in George Town, Grand Cayman…

Cayman: Speaker of Parliament honours 134th World Parliament Day, pays tribute to Capt. Eldon Kirkconnell

GEORGE TOWN, 30th June 2023 Speaker of Parliament, Hon. Katherine Ebanks-Wilks, MP, signs the condolences book at the Lying-in-State for former MLA, Capt. Eldon Kirkconnell, OBE, JP. Photo credit: Keevon Douglas for the Department of Communications, Cayman Islands Government he…

Cayman: Statement from Premier and Minister for Finance & Economic Development Hon. G. Wayne Panton, MP, JP on Interest rates

Grand Cayman, 26 May 2022 – All of us in the Cayman Islands have been impacted by the rising cost of living in our Islands. Prices have increased across the board, with food, utilities, gas, accommodation, and other basic necessities…

Cayman: Christopher Saunders, MP, will no longer serve in Cabinet

The Cayman Islands Premier Hon. Wayne Panton has announced several changes to the Ministers of Cabinet. Christopher Saunders, MP, will no longer serve in Cabinet and the Premier will take on the additional responsibility for the Ministry of Finance and…