About Government

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• Form of Government

  The Cayman Islands is a parliamentary democracy with judicial, executive and legislative branches.

• The Judicial Branch

  Justice is administered at three levels - in the Summary Court (including the Youth Court), the Grand Court and the Court of Appeal.

• Role of the Governor

  Appointed by Her Majesty's Government, the governor presides over the Cabinet.

• Governors and Predecessors

  A list of the persons who have served the Islands from 1750 to the present as Chief Magistrates, Commissioners, Administrators and Governors.

• The Cabinet

  The Cabinet is composed of two official members and five elected members, called ministers.

• The Legislative Assembly

  The 15 elected members of the Assembly represent the Islands' six districts.

• Order of Precedence

  If I'm going to greet Government officials in a speech, in what order do I mention them? If there's only room for eight at the head table, who should sit there? Knowing the protocol will help.

• Government Organisation Chart

  The chart shows major positions in the Cayman Islands Government and the relationships among them.

• Jobs

  Cayman Islands Government job opportunities.