Politics & Government Guide
Political system, governance structure, stability indicators, and democratic institutions in Cayman Islands
The Cayman Islands is a British Overseas Territory with King Charles III as head of state and a unicameral Parliament. Recent political instability arose from ministerial resignations in October 2024, potentially leading to an early election. The territory maintains a Westminster-style parliamentary system with the Premier as head of government.
Government Type
Parliamentary representative democratic dependency
Legal System
Common law based on English law
Head of State
King Charles III(since 2022)
Head of Government
Premier André Ebankssince 2025
Legislature
Voting Rights
Universal adult suffrage for British Overseas Territories citizens aged 18 and over
Recent Developments
- On 31 October 2024, Deputy Premier André Ebanks and other ministers resigned from the Government, raising prospect of early general election
- Cayman Islands removed from the European Union's list of non-cooperative jurisdictions on 19 January 2024
- Parliament renamed from Legislative Assembly on 3 December 2020
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