Statement by President Chris Duggan following the arrest of
 Premier Hon. W. McKeeva Bush, OBE, JP on 11th December 2012

“The arrest of the Premier on alleged breach of trust, abuse of office and theft charges
demonstrates Cayman’s robust law enforcement and anti-corruption systems and the Islands’
intolerance with any alleged unethical behaviour or corruption even at the highest level of
political office.

“The Royal Cayman Islands Police Service’s Financial Crime Unit’s investigation
leading up to today’s arrest has been ongoing for several months and the economy has
continued to perform robustly providing quality services and products to the world’s financial
markets, international visitors and investors.

“We are wholly confident that that same level of
integrity and service will continue as the case works its way through the judicial system.

“The 
Chamber of Commerce unequivocally supports all actions by law enforcement officials to root
out any unethical behaviour that may damage the reputation of the Cayman Islands as a
leading international financial centre and as a quality jurisdiction to conduct business and
invest.”

From Cayman Islands Chamber of Commerce, 11^th Dec. 2012