Premier of the Cayman Islands, Cabinet Sworn-In

By: CIG Public Relations -

Honourable André Ebanks was yesterday (Tuesday, 6 May 2025) sworn-in as the Premier of the Cayman Islands during a ceremony held at the House of Parliament in George Town, Grand Cayman.

He took the oath of office, administered by Governor Jane Owen, confirming his appointment as the most senior member of the Cabinet. This was followed by Honourable Gary Rutty, who was sworn in as Deputy Premier.

In her speech at the event, Governor Owen underscored her commitment to working with the government stating, “I pledge to work with you in partnership and trust, respecting the Government’s autonomy in domestic affairs, ensuring together that we uphold good governance and the rule of law, the separation of powers, and integrity in all we do. I will also work with you to fulfil my own responsibilities for internal security in particular, as we protect and promote the security of our population in all areas of national life and work”.

Other members of the Cabinet who were sworn in a separate ceremony outside the precincts of Parliament were Katherine Ebanks-Wilks, Johany Ebanks, Isaac Rankine, Michael Myles, Rolston Anglin, Nickolas DaCosta, along with ex-officio members Deputy Governor Franz Manderson and Attorney General Samuel Bulgin.

During his remarks, Premier Ebanks noted that the National Coalition for Caymanians which he leads will exhibit professional character. “It matters how we show up and carry ourselves in Parliament, it matters how we show up in the Government Admin Building, it matters how you treat someone in the supermarket, it matters how you treat someone in the parking lot, because in this country we respect each other.” He further emphasised that the country would bring back values that would make its fore-parents proud.

The Cayman Islands held its general election and referendum on April 30. Nineteen candidates were elected as Members of Parliament across the three islands of Cayman Brac, Little Cayman and Grand Cayman.