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Ministry of Financial
Services and Commerce

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DCI Advises of TBL Renewal Delays
30 October 2026 | Press Release

The Department of Commerce and Investment (DCI) advises licence holders that delays are currently being experienced in the processing of Trade and Business Licence (TBL) renewal applications.

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Aspiring Entrepreneur Wins Youth Competition at Business Expo
26 October 2026 | Press Release
Aspiring entrepreneur Damoya Fearon earned top marks in the Youth Pitch Competition at the Cayman Islands Centre for Business Development's 2026 Small Business Expo, for her innovative business concept aimed at turning sargassum into a valuable resource.
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Premier Deepens Financial Services Relationships
22 October 2026 | Press Release

Premier and Minister for Financial Services and Commerce, the Hon. Andre M. Ebanks, MP, and Parliamentary Secretary Julie Hunter, JP, MP, concluded a series of engagements in New York and Toronto.

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Significant Enhancements in Financial Services


What We Do

The vision is to be a globally respected financial services centre of excellence. Our mission is to continuously improve our platform for competitive, transparent, and compliant financial services.

  • Our work assists elected officials: The Ministry of Financial Services and Commerce (Ministry, or MFSC) assists elected officials in developing and implementing policies and legislation for financial services and commerce. 
  • Our work supports the local economy: Because financial services and commerce are the Cayman Islands’ primary economic pillar, our work supports the Cayman Islands’ economic growth and social stability. 
  • Our work supports global financial services: In keeping with successive Governments’ commitment to global AML/CFT and tax cooperation standards, our work also contributes to the stability of global financial services.


Key Persons

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Hon. André M. Ebanks, MP
Premier, Minister for Financial Services & Commerce and Cabinet Office
Wayne Panton
Hon. Wayne Panton, JP, MP
Parliamentary Secretary - Caymanian Employment & Immigration; Infrastructure; Health, Environment & Sustainability; Financial Services & Commerce
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Mrs. Julie Hunter, JP, MP
Parliamentary Secretary responsible for Financial Services & Commerce; Education & Training; Infrastructure
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Dr Dax Basdeo, Cert. Hon., JP
Chief Officer
Kathryn Dinspel-Powell
Kathryn Dinspel-Powell
Deputy Chief Officer
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Dr. Josette Lawrence
Deputy Chief Officer
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Michele Bahadur
Deputy Chief Officer
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Cindy Jefferson-Bulgin
Registrar-General, General Registry
Max Mifsud
Max Mifsud
Cayman Islands Overseas Maritime Representative
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Duncan Nicol
Director, Department for International Tax Cooperation
Andrea Proctor
Andrea Proctor
Director of Office for Strategic Action on Illicit Finance

Contact Us

Address

Government Administration Building, Box 126

133 Elgin Avenue, George Town

Grand Cayman KY1-9000 CAYMAN ISLANDS

Office Hours


Monday-Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm, Saturday & Sunday - Closed