Deputy Governor Franz Manderson is recuperating at hospital after he “successfully underwent an emergency medical procedure” Wednesday morning, a Government Information Services statement said.
The brief statement did not give further details on Manderson’s condition, only saying that government was aware “that there is concern circulating in our community regarding the Deputy Governor”.
It said that “at this time we can confirm that Mr. Manderson successfully underwent an emergency medical procedure this morning and is recuperating. We are grateful for the public’s outpouring of support and cooperation in allowing his family some privacy at this time.”
Leader of the Opposition Roy McTaggart issued a statement Wednesday afternoon on behalf of the Progressives wishing the deputy governor “a complete and speedy recovery”.
“I was saddened this morning to learn that Deputy Governor Franz Manderson underwent an emergency medical procedure today. I am happy to hear that the procedure was successful and Mr. Manderson is resting comfortably in hospital,” he said.
Manderson, a father of two, was appointed deputy governor and head of the civil service in 2012 after the UK secretary of state, in consultation with the then governor, approved his elevation to the post.
According to his official bio, Manderson joined the Cayman Islands Civil Service in 1981 as an hourly paid worker with the Immigration Department and was promoted up the ranks to chief immigration officer in July 2004.
Manderson is an attorney-at-law, having completed his legal studies at the University of Liverpool and was called to the Cayman Islands Bar in July 2004.
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Best wishes for a speedy recovery.