His Honour, Mr Duane Murray (centre), with Chief Magistrate, Her Honour, Mrs Angelyn Hernandez (left) and Acting Governor, Mr Franz Manderson (right), at Mr Murray’s swearing-in ceremony on 30 June 2026.
His Excellency the Acting Governor, Franz Manderson, is pleased to announce the appointment of His Honour, Mr Duane Murray, as a Magistrate of the Summary Court of the Cayman Islands.
The Judicial and Legal Services Commission (JLSC) conducted an open recruitment process in early 2026 advertising the position both locally and internationally. Following a rigorous shortlisting process, an interview panel evaluated 10 candidates, before ultimately recommending Mr Murray for the role. Her Excellency the Governor, Jane Owen, subsequently accepted the JLSC’s recommendation.
“I am pleased to appoint His Honour, Mr Murray, to the Summary Court and to welcome him to the Cayman Islands,” said His Excellency, Mr Manderson. “His well-rounded experience from Trinidad & Tobago is a welcome addition to the already highly regarded Cayman Islands’ judiciary.”
Chief Justice Ramsay-Hale also welcomed the appointment, stating, “I am delighted to welcome His Honour Mr Murray to the Cayman Islands Judiciary. With eight years of experience as a Magistrate in Trinidad and Tobago, Mr Murray brings considerable judicial experience and maturity to his new role and is well placed to transition seamlessly into the work of the Summary Court. His appointment will further strengthen the Magistracy, and I am confident that he will make a valuable contribution to the administration of justice in the Cayman Islands.”
His Honour, Mr Murray was officially sworn in on Tuesday, 30 June 2026.
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