Premier of the Cayman Islands

The Premier of the Cayman Islands is the political leader and head of government. The post of Premier in the Cayman Islands is the equivalent to Chief Minister or Prime Minister in other British Overseas Territories. It is the highest political level that can be attained within the British colonial system. Prior to 2009, the position was known as Leader of Government Business.

The Premier and Cabinet (consisting of all the most senior ministers) are collectively accountable for their policies and actions to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, to the Legislative Assembly, to their political party and ultimately to the electorate.

Constitutional background

Until 2001 the position had no official recognition, but it was formalised by an Order of the British Government in July 2001, as the Leader of Government Business along with the Leader of the Opposition. Further Constitutional amendments in 2009 modified the name to Premier.

List of Leaders of Government Business

List of Premiers

List of Deputy Premiers

Newspaper articles

May 12, 2005 Elections:

• “The Cayman Islands Election Day 2005” by Staff writer, “Cayman Netnews”, Thursday, May 12, 2005, retrieved June 3, 2006
• “PPM sweeps” by Alan Markoff, “Caymanian Compass”, Thursday 12 May, 2005, retrieved June 3, 2006
• “West Bay: UDP victory is bittersweet” by Cliodhna McGowan, “Caymanian Compass”, Thursday 12 May, 2005, retrieved June 3, 2006
• “New Cabinet named” by Staff writer, “Caymanian Compass”, Monday 16 May, 2005, retrieved June 3, 2006

Further reading

Cayman Islands Government Portal:

• "Message from the LoGB - The National Hurricane Plan"
• “Members of the Legislature (MLAs)”
• Election Office