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Executive branch Cayman Islands, in 35 editions.
The entry for Cayman Islands published Executive branch in 35 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 26 editions. Each is shown as published. Executive branch in every entry.
- editions changed the text
- 26
- the first edition with it
- 1990
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Executive branch” (1990 to 2025), “Leaders” (1992 to 1993) and “Elections” (1992 to 1993).
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2025 edition
Changed since 2024The same text in 1990 and 1991.
- British monarch,
- governor,
- Executive Council (cabinet)
British monarch, governor, Executive Council (cabinet)
Published as “Executive branch”
- British monarch,
- governor,
- Executive Council (cabinet)
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor Michael GORE (since May 1992)
- Head of Government:
- Governor and President of the Executive Council Alan James SCOTT (since NA 1987)
Published as “Elections”
- Legislative Assembly:
- last held November 1988 (next to be held November 1992);
- results - percent of vote by party NA;
- seats - (15 total, 12 elected)
Rewritten: too little of the 1991 text remains to mark the changes.
British monarch, governor, Executive Council (cabinet)
Chief of State:
Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor Michael
GORE (since May 1992)
Head of Government:
Governor and President of the Executive Council Alan James SCOTT (since NA
1987)
Legislative Assembly:
last held November 1988 (next to be held November 1992); results - percent
of vote by party NA; seats - (15 total, 12 elected)
Published as “Elections”
- Legislative Assembly:
- last held November 1992 (next to be held November 1996);
- results - percent of vote by party NA;
- seats - (15 total, 12 elected)
Published as “Executive branch”
- British monarch,
- governor,
- Executive Council (cabinet)
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952)
- Head of Government:
- Governor and President of the Executive Council Michael GORE (since NA May 1992)
Legislative Assembly:
last held November 1992 (next to be held November 1996); results - percent
of vote by party NA; seats - (15 total, 12 elected)
British monarch, governor, Executive Council (cabinet)
Chief of State:
Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952), represented by Governor Michael 1952)
GORE (since May 1992)
Head of Government:
Governor and President of the Executive Council Alan James SCOTT Michael GORE (since NA
1987)
Legislative Assembly:
last held November 1988 (next to be held November 1992); results - percentof vote by party NA; seats - (15 total, 12 elected) 1992)
The entry for Cayman Islands did not include Executive branch.
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952)
- head of government:
- Governor and President of the Executive Council Michael GORE (since 15 September 1992)
- cabinet:
- Executive Council; 3 members are appointed by the governor, 4 members elected by the Legislative Assembly
Rewritten: too little of the 1993 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952)
head of government: Governor and President of the Executive Council
Michael GORE (since 15 September 1992)
cabinet: Executive Council; 3 members are appointed by the governor, 4
members elected by the Legislative Assembly
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (of the United Kingdom since 6 February 1952) is a hereditary monarch
- head of government:
- Governor and President of the Executive Council John OWEN (since 15 September 1995)
- cabinet:
- Executive Council - three members are appointed by the governor, four members are elected by the Legislative Assembly
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since (of the United Kingdom since 6
February 1952) is a hereditary monarch
head of government: Governor and President of the Executive CouncilMichael GORE John OWEN (since 15 September 1992) 1995)
cabinet: Executive Council; 3 Council - three members are appointed by the governor, 4
governor, four members are elected by the Legislative Assembly
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II of the UK (since 6 February 1952)
- head of government:
- Governor and President of the Executive Council John OWEN (since 15 September 1995)
- cabinet:
- Executive Council (three members appointed by the governor, four members elected by the Legislative Assembly)
- elections :
- none;
- the queen is a hereditary monarch;
- the governor is appointed by the queen
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (of of the United Kingdom since UK (since 6is a hereditary monarch
head of government: Governor and President of the Executive Council
John OWEN (since 15 September 1995)
cabinet: Executive Council - three (three members are appointed by the
four members are elected by the Legislative Assembly Assembly)
elections : none; the queen is a hereditary monarch; the governor is
appointed by the queen
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II of the UK (since 6 February 1952)
- head of government:
- Governor and President of the Executive Council John Wynne OWEN (since 15 September 1995)
- cabinet:
- Executive Council (three members appointed by the governor, four members elected by the Legislative Assembly)
- elections:
- none;
- the queen is a hereditary monarch;
- the governor is appointed by the queen
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II of the UK (since 6 February 1952)
head of government: Governor and President of the Executive Council
John Wynne OWEN (since 15 September 1995)
cabinet: Executive Council (three members appointed by the governor,
four members elected by the Legislative Assembly)elections : elections: none; the queen is a hereditary monarch; the governor is
appointed by the queen
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952)
- head of government:
- Governor and President of the Executive Council John Wynne OWEN (since 15 September 1995)
- cabinet:
- Executive Council (three members appointed by the governor, four members elected by the Legislative Assembly)
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- the governor is appointed by the monarch
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II of the UK (since 6 February 1952)
head of government: Governor and President of the Executive Council
John Wynne OWEN (since 15 September 1995)
cabinet: Executive Council (three members appointed by the governor,
four members elected by the Legislative Assembly)
elections: none; the queen monarch is a hereditary monarch; hereditary; the governor is
appointed by the queen monarch
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952)
- head of government:
- Governor and President of the Executive Council Peter SMITH (since 5 May 1999)
- cabinet:
- Executive Council (three members appointed by the governor, four members elected by the Legislative Assembly)
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- the governor is appointed by the monarch
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952)
head of government: Governor and President of the Executive Council
John Wynne OWEN15 September 1995) 5 May 1999)
cabinet: Executive Council (three members appointed by the governor,
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; the governor is
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952);
- Governor and President of the Executive Council Peter SMITH (since 5 May 1999) head of government: Kurt TIBBETTS (since November 2000) cabinet: Executive Council (three members appointed by the governor, four members elected by the Legislative Assembly) elections: none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- the governor is appointed by the monarch
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952) 1952); Governor and President of the Executive Council Peter SMITH (since 5 May 1999)
head of government:
The same text in 2002 and 2003.
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); Governor Bruce DINWIDDY (since 29 May 2002)
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- the governor is appointed by the monarch;
- the chief secretary is appointed by the governor
- head of government:
- Chief Secretary W. McKeeva BUSH (since NA December 2001)
- cabinet:
- Executive Council (three members appointed by the governor, four members elected by the Legislative Assembly)
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); Governor and President of the Executive Council Peter SMITH Bruce DINWIDDY (since 5 29 May 1999) 2002)
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; the governor is appointed by the monarch; the chief secretary is appointed by the governor
head of government: Kurt TIBBETTS Chief Secretary W. McKeeva BUSH (since November 2000) NA December 2001)
cabinet: Executive Council (three members appointed by the governor, four members elected by the Legislative Assembly) elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; the governor is appointed by the monarch
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); Governor Bruce DINWIDDY (since 29 May 2002)
- head of government:
- Chief Secretary W. McKeeva BUSH (since NA December 2001)
- cabinet:
- Executive Council (three members appointed by the governor, four members elected by the Legislative Assembly)
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- the governor is appointed by the monarch;
- the chief secretary is appointed by the governor
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); Governor Bruce DINWIDDY (since 29 May 2002)elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; the governor is appointed by the monarch; the chief secretary is appointed by the governorhead of government: Chief Secretary W. McKeeva BUSH (since NA December 2001)
cabinet: Executive Council (three members appointed by the governor, four members elected by the Legislative Assembly)
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; the governor is appointed by the monarch; the chief secretary is appointed by the governor
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); Governor Bruce DINWIDDY (since 29 May 2002)
- head of government:
- Leader of Government Business Kurt TIBBETTS (since 18 May 2005)
- cabinet:
- Executive Council (three members appointed by the governor, four members elected by the Legislative Assembly)
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- the governor is appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or coalition is appointed by the governor Leader of Government Business
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); Governor Bruce DINWIDDY (since 29 May 2002)
head of government: Chief Secretary W. McKeeva BUSH Leader of Government Business Kurt TIBBETTS (since NA December 2001) 18 May 2005)
cabinet: Executive Council (three members appointed by the governor, four members elected by the Legislative Assembly)
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; the governor is appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the chief secretary leader of the majority party or coalition is appointed by the governor Leader of Government Business
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); Governor Stuart JACK (since 23 November 2005)
- head of government:
- Leader of Government Business Kurt TIBBETTS (since 18 May 2005)
- cabinet:
- Executive Council (three members appointed by the governor, four members elected by the Legislative Assembly)
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- the governor is appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or coalition is appointed by the governor Leader of Government Business
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); Governor Bruce DINWIDDY Stuart JACK (since 29 May 2002) 23 November 2005)
head of government: Leader of Government Business Kurt TIBBETTS (since 18 May 2005)
cabinet: Executive Council (three members appointed by the governor, four members elected by the Legislative Assembly)
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; the governor is appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or coalition is appointed by the governor Leader of Government Business
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor Stuart JACK (since 23 November 2005)
- head of government:
- Leader of Government Business Kurt TIBBETTS (since 18 May 2005)
- cabinet:
- Executive Council (three members appointed by the governor, four members elected by the Legislative Assembly)
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- the governor is appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or coalition is appointed by the governor Leader of Government Business
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor Stuart JACK (since 23 November 2005)
head of government: Leader of Government Business Kurt TIBBETTS (since 18 May 2005)
cabinet: Executive Council (three members appointed by the governor, four members elected by the Legislative Assembly)
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; the governor is appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or coalition is appointed by the governor Leader of Government Business
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor Stuart JACK (since 23 November 2005)
- head of government:
- Leader of Government Business Kurt TIBBETTS (since 18 May 2005)
- cabinet:
- Executive Council (three members appointed by the governor, four members elected by the Legislative Assembly)
- elections:
- the monarch is hereditary;
- the governor is appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or coalition is appointed by the governor Leader of Government Business
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor Stuart JACK (since 23 November 2005)
head of government: Leader of Government Business Kurt TIBBETTS (since 18 May 2005)
cabinet: Executive Council (three members appointed by the governor, four members elected by the Legislative Assembly)
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; the governor is appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or coalition is appointed by the governor Leader of Government Business
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor Stuart JACK (since 23 November 2005)
- head of government:
- Premier McKeeva BUSH (since 6 November 2009)
- cabinet:
- The Cabinet (six members appointed by the governor on the advice of the premier, selected from among the elected members of the Legislative Assembly)
- elections:
- the monarch is hereditary;
- the governor is appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or coalition is appointed by the governor as premier
chief of state:
Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor Stuart JACK (since 23 November 2005)
head of government: Leader of Government Business Kurt TIBBETTS
Premier McKeeva BUSH (since 18 May 2005) 6 November 2009)
cabinet: Executive Council (three
The Cabinet (six members appointed by the governor, four members governor on the advice of the premier, selected from among the elected by members of the Legislative Assembly)
elections:
the monarch is hereditary; the governor is appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or coalition is appointed by the governor Leader of Government Business as premier
The same text in 2010 and 2011.
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor Duncan TAYLOR (since 15 January 2010)
- head of government:
- Premier McKeeva BUSH (since 6 November 2009)
- cabinet:
The Cabinet (six members are appointed by the governor on the advice of the premier, selected from among the elected members of the Legislative Assembly)
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- the governor appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or coalition appointed by the governor as premier
chief of state:
Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor Stuart JACK Duncan TAYLOR (since 23 November 2005) 15 January 2010)
head of government:
Premier McKeeva BUSH (since 6 November 2009)
cabinet:
The Cabinet (six members are appointed by the governor on the advice of the premier, selected from among the elected members of the Legislative Assembly)
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
the monarch monarchy is hereditary; the governor is appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or coalition is appointed by the governor as premier
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor Duncan TAYLOR (since 15 January 2010)
- head of government:
- Premier Juliana O'CONNOR-CONNOLLY (since 19 December 2012) note: Mckeeva BUSH was defeated in a no-confidence vote on 18 December 2012
- cabinet:
The Cabinet (six members are appointed by the governor on the advice of the premier, selected from among the elected members of the Legislative Assembly)
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- the governor appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or coalition appointed by the governor as premier
chief of state:
Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor Duncan TAYLOR (since 15 January 2010)
head of government:
Premier McKeeva BUSH Juliana O'CONNOR-CONNOLLY (since 6 November 2009) 19 December 2012) note: Mckeeva BUSH was defeated in a no-confidence vote on 18 December 2012
cabinet:
The Cabinet (six members are appointed by the governor on the advice of the premier, selected from among the elected members of the Legislative Assembly)
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
the monarchy is hereditary; the governor appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or coalition appointed by the governor as premier
The same text in 2013 and 2014.
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor Helen KILPATRICK (since 6 September 2013)
- head of government:
- Premier Alden MCLAUGHLIN (since 29 May 2013)
- cabinet:
The Cabinet (six members are appointed by the governor on the advice of the premier, selected from among the elected members of the Legislative Assembly)
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- the governor appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or coalition appointed by the governor as premier
chief of state:
Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor Duncan TAYLOR Helen KILPATRICK (since 15 January 2010) 6 September 2013)
head of government:
Premier Juliana O'CONNOR-CONNOLLY Alden MCLAUGHLIN (since 19 December 2012) note: Mckeeva BUSH was defeated in a no-confidence vote on 18 December 2012 29 May 2013)
cabinet:
The Cabinet (six members are appointed by the governor on the advice of the premier, selected from among the elected members of the Legislative Assembly)
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
the monarchy is hereditary; the governor appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or coalition appointed by the governor as premier
The same text in 2015 and 2016.
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor Helen KILPATRICK (since 6 September 2013)
- head of government:
- Premier Alden MCLAUGHLIN (since 29 May 2013)
- cabinet:
- The Cabinet (6 members selected from the Legislative Assembly and appointed by the governor on the advice of the premier)
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition appointed premier by the governor
chief of state:
head of government:
cabinet:(six (6 members are selected from the Legislative Assembly and appointed by the governor on the advice of the premier, selected from among the elected members of the Legislative Assembly) premier)
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; the governor appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition appointed premier by the governor as premier
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor Helen KILPATRICK (since 6 September 2013)
- head of government:
- Premier Alden MCLAUGHLIN (since 29 May 2013)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet selected from the Legislative Assembly and appointed by the governor on the advice of the premier
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition appointed premier by the governor
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor Helen KILPATRICK (since 6 September 2013)
head of government: Premier Alden MCLAUGHLIN (since 29 May 2013)
cabinet: The Cabinet (6 members selected from the Legislative Assembly and appointed by the governor on the advice of the premier) premier
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; governor appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition appointed premier by the governor
The same text in 3 editions, 2018 to 2020.
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor Martyn ROPER (since 29 October 2018)
- head of government:
- Premier Alden MCLAUGHLIN (since 29 May 2013)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet selected from the Legislative Assembly and appointed by the governor on the advice of the premier
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition appointed premier by the governor
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor Helen KILPATRICK Martyn ROPER (since 6 September 2013) 29 October 2018)
head of government: Premier Alden MCLAUGHLIN (since 29 May 2013)
cabinet: Cabinet selected from the Legislative Assembly and appointed by the governor on the advice of the premier
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; governor appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition appointed premier by the governor
- chief of state:
- Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor Martyn ROPER (since 29 October 2018)
- head of government:
- Premier Wayne PANTON (since 21 April 2021)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet selected from the Parliament and appointed by the governor on the advice of the premier
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition appointed premier by the governor
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor Martyn ROPER (since 29 October 2018)
head of government: Premier Alden MCLAUGHLIN Wayne PANTON (since 29 May 2013) 21 April 2021)
cabinet: Cabinet selected from the Legislative Assembly Parliament and appointed by the governor on the advice of the premier
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; governor appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition appointed premier by the governor
- chief of state:
- King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022); represented by Governor Martyn ROPER (since 29 October 2018)
- head of government:
- Premier Wayne PANTON (since 21 April 2021)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet selected from the Parliament and appointed by the governor on the advice of the premier
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition appointed premier by the governor
chief of state: Queen ELIZABETH II King CHARLES III (since 6 February 1952); 8 September 2022); represented by Governor Martyn ROPER (since 29 October 2018)
head of government: Premier Wayne PANTON (since 21 April 2021)
cabinet: Cabinet selected from the Parliament and appointed by the governor on the advice of the premier
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; governor appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition appointed premier by the governor
The same text in 2023 and 2024.
- chief of state:
- King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022); represented by Governor Jane OWEN (since 21 April 2023)
- head of government:
- Premier Juliana O'CONNOR-CONNOLLY (since 15 November 2023)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet selected from the Parliament and appointed by the governor on the advice of the premier
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition appointed premier by the governor
chief of state: King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022); represented by Governor Martyn ROPER Jane OWEN (since 29 October 2018) 21 April 2023)
head of government: Premier Wayne PANTON Juliana O'CONNOR-CONNOLLY (since 21 April 2021) 15 November 2023)
cabinet: Cabinet selected from the Parliament and appointed by the governor on the advice of the premier
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; governor appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition appointed premier by the governor
- chief of state:
- King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022); represented by Governor Jane OWEN (since 21 April 2023)
- head of government:
- Premier André Martin EBANKS (since 6 May 2025)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet selected from the Parliament and appointed by the governor on the advice of the premier
- election/appointment process:
- the monarchy is hereditary;
- governor appointed by the monarch;
- following legislative elections, the governor appoints the leader of the majority party or majority coalition as premier
chief of state: King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022); represented by Governor Jane OWEN (since 21 April 2023)
head of government: Premier Juliana O'CONNOR-CONNOLLY André Martin EBANKS (since 15 November 2023) 6 May 2025)
cabinet: Cabinet selected from the Parliament and appointed by the governor on the advice of the premierelections/appointments: election/appointment process: the monarchy is hereditary; governor appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the governor appoints the leader of the majority party or majority coalition appointed as premier by the governor
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