Cayman Islands - Government
Based on the etymolgy of Cayman Islands, it was the islands' name comes from the native Carib word "caiman," describing the marine crocodiles living there. The Government system in this country is the parliamentary democracy; self-governing overseas territory of the UK type and the different Administrative divisions includes: 6 districts; Bodden Town, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman, East End, George Town, North Side, West Bay
National symbols

Green sea turtle.

The flag
The National flag of Cayman Islands has a blue field with the flag of the UK in the upper hoist-side quadrant and the Caymanian coat of arms centered on the outer half of the flag; the coat of arms includes a crest with a pineapple, representing the connection with Jamaica, and a turtle, representing Cayman's seafaring tradition, above a shield bearing a golden lion, symbolizing Great Britain, below which are three green stars (representing the three islands) surmounting white and blue wavy lines representing the sea; a scroll below the shield bears the motto HE HATH FOUNDED IT UPON THE SEAS.
The National Anthem
Title "Beloved Isle Cayman"
Lyric/music Leila E. ROSS
More about the government of Cayman Islands
Date of Independence none (overseas territory of the UK)
National holiday Constitution Day, the first Monday in July (1959)
Legal system English common law and local statutes
International law organization participation
Constitution
History Several previous; latest approved 10 June 2009, entered into force 6 November 2009 (The Cayman Islands Constitution Order 2009)
Amendments Amended 2016, 2020
Citizenship
Executive Branch
Chief of state King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022); represented by Governor Jane OWEN (since 21 April 2023)
Head of government Premier Juliana O'CONNOR-CONNOLLY (since 15 November 2023)
Cabinet Cabinet selected from the Parliament and appointed by the governor on the advice of the premier
Elections/appointments the monarchy is hereditary; governor appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition appointed premier by the governor
Legislative branch
Legislature name Parliament
Legislative structure Unicameral
Number of seats 21 (directly elected and appointed)
Scope of elections Full renewal
Term in office 4 years
Most recent election date 4/14/2021
Parties elected and seats per party Independent (12); PPM (7)
Percentage of women in chamber 23.8%
Expected date of next election 2025
Judicial branch
Highest court(s) Court of Appeal (consists of the court president and at least 2 judges); Grand Court (consists of the court president and at least 2 judges); note - appeals beyond the Court of Appeal are heard by the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council (in London)
Judge selection and term of office Court of Appeal and Grand Court judges appointed by the governor on the advice of the Judicial and Legal Services Commission, an 8-member independent body consisting of governor appointees, Court of Appeal president, and attorneys; Court of Appeal judges' tenure based on their individual instruments of appointment; Grand Court judges normally appointed until retirement at age 65 but can be extended until age 70
Subordinate courts Summary Court
Diplomatic representation in the US
Diplomatic representation from the US
Embassy None (overseas territory of the UK); consular services provided through the US Embassy in Jamaica
Key Political parties and their leaders in Cayman Islands
    • International organization participation
  • Caricom (associate)
  • CDB
  • Interpol (subbureau)
  • IOC
  • UNESCO (associate)
  • UPU
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