Donovan Ebanks – who became the country’s first deputy governor following the approval of Cayman’s 2009 Constitution – announced he would be leaving the post as of January 2012 and has frequently touted Mr. Manderson as his successor.
Governor Duncan Taylor said Friday that Mr. Manderson had been recommended for the post following an open recruitment process earlier this year.
Mr. Manderson began his career as a clerical officer with the government in 1981 and worked his way up through the Immigration Department ranks, earning a law degree and eventually being promoted to Chief Immigration Officer, a post which he held for five years.
In 2009, Mr. Manderson became chief officer to the Portfolio of Internal and External Affairs, which has responsibility for and oversight of law enforcement in the Cayman Islands.
“I am delighted to have a person of Mr. Manderson’s calibre to be the next deputy governor,” Mr. Taylor said in a statement released Friday.
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Internal External affairs will be loosing teeth it needs desperately to chew some brass with. An effective soldier promoted to ineffectiveness. I wonder Which whip is to replace him in this critical post?.
But’ congratulations Mr. Manderson, you always have my respect and understanding that education pays, and if you work smart enough you can retire on active duty..
Just saying, I may be way off base..
I had occasion to deal with Mr. Manderson two times at the Immigration Dept, and despite that fact that I had never done anything wrong, rules are rules. He was always fair with me and that counts for a lot, particularly when you’re trying to sell a piece of real estate.
I know that he worked hard on his own education even while holding down a full time job in Government. He is to be congratulated for having risen so far. He is an example of what more Caymanians should be doing, and I dare say there will be soon be a place for him on the Birthday or Christmas list.
Congratulations Mr. Manderson.
And a bit tongue in cheek, what is the correct form to address a Deputy Governor?
It is a pleasure to meet you again Your Slightly Less than Excellent Mr. Manderson…
Please, only humor is intended here… 🙂
OldDiver
I guess Your Honour, but you never know.
It used to be that for the Governor’s Deputy, as opposed to the Acting Governor.
Have a look at the job description; this may help you.
DSM? – Deputy Sweeper up after Mckeeva.
Congratulations Mr. Manderson, the right person for the job has been selected. I wish you every success.