Two statements made by H.E. Governor Duncan Taylor on Wednesday (19) confirmed the appointment of Juliana O’Connor-Connolly, as Premier of the Cayman Islands, and the members of her cabinet.

Statements by H.E. the Governor

 His Excellency the Governor of the Cayman Islands, Duncan Taylor, has today (19) made the following statement:

“Following the passing in the House yesterday of the Motion of lack of confidence in the government, I consulted the Honourable Premier, as required under Section 51(1) of the Constitution. The Premier responded in writing this morning suggesting that I dissolve the Legislative Assembly.

After careful consideration and using my discretion as the Constitution entitles me to do, I have decided not to dissolve the Assembly but to revoke the appointment of the Premier. Formal notification of my decision has now been given to him.  As a consequence, all Ministers have vacated their office, as required under Section 52(2) of the Constitution.

Section 49(2) of the Constitution states: “Where a political party gains a majority of the seats of elected members of the Legislative Assembly, the Governor shall appoint as Premier the elected member of the Assembly recommended by a majority of the elected members who are members of that party.” Following representations made to me by a majority of UDP MLAs advising that they support the appointment of Juliana O’Connor-Connolly, JP, MLA as Premier of the Cayman Islands, I have this morning appointed her in this capacity. I await her advice on the appointment of Ministers.

I am satisfied that the Honourable Juliana O’Connor-Connolly can form a stable, functioning government.

I would like to congratulate the Honourable Juliana O’Connor-Connolly on her appointment as Premier. I will issue a further statement following the appointment of Ministers.”

His Excellency the Governor of the Cayman Islands, Duncan Taylor, has today (19) made the following further statement:

“Pursuant to section 49(5) of the Constitution, the Honourable Premier, Juliana O’Connor-Connolly, has advised me on who should be appointed as Ministers in Government. I can now confirm that the following Ministerial appointments have been made:

Juliana O’Connor-Connolly, JP, MLA:           Premier and Minister of Finance, District Administration, Works, Lands and Agriculture

Rolston Malachi Anglin, JP, MLA:                 Deputy Premier and Minister of Education, Financial Services and Employment

Dwayne Stanley Seymour, MLA:                  Ministry of Community Affairs, Gender and Housing

Jason Mark Philips Scotland, JP, MLA:         Minister of Health, Environment, Youth, Sports and Culture

Cline Astor Glidden, Jr, JP, MLA:                   Minister of Tourism and Development

The first meeting of the new Cabinet will take place this afternoon (19).

I would like to congratulate all members of the new Cabinet on their appointments.”