Topic: Deputy Governor Franz Manderson
Turtle Crawl brings community together for a cause
West Bay turned into a sea of green as walkers and runners alike tackled the annual Turtle Crawl 5K Walk/Run on Sunday, 26 April.
Deputy governor promises faster responses to civil service audits
The Deputy Governor has promised “a new strategy” following an Auditor General report that highlighted a growing backlog of outstanding government recommendations and minutes.
Logo and beneficiaries announced for Deputy Governor’s 5K
Earlier this month, Franz Manderson, deputy governor and committee chair of the Deputy Governor’s 5K Challenge, revealed the logo and announced the beneficiaries for this year’s event during a function held at the Government Administration Building.
Basketball Association secures land for permanent facility
As the Cayman Islands Basketball Association gears up for a fresh season, president Collin Anglin is looking back at 2025 not just as a successful year, but as the spark that ignited a "snowball effect" for 2026.
British Overseas Territory citizenship applications doubled in 2025
As Cayman's British Overseas Territories Citizenship web portal comes back online, Deputy Governor Franz Manderson has revealed that applications on the site doubled last year, with a quarter of those being filed in December.
Civil servants support families through Christmas ‘giving tree’
Civil servants rallied to support families in need this holiday season through the annual Cayman Islands Government Giving Tree initiative.
Deputy Governor Franz Manderson confirms retirement plan
Deputy Governor Franz Manderson has announced plans to retire from the post next year bringing a close to a 44-year career with the Cayman Islands government.
Department of Counselling Services honoured at deputy governor’s awards
The Department of Counselling Services was honoured with the 'Moments of Magic' award at the annual Deputy Governor’s Employee of the Year award ceremony.
Photo special: Massive crowd takes part in Deputy Governor’s 5K
A record-breaking crowd of over 2,280 people registered for Cayman’s biggest 5K event of the year, the Deputy Governor’s 5K Challenge run/walk.
Cayman’s port pioneer Errol Bush to be laid to rest
Former port director and career public servant Errol Bush will be laid to rest on Saturday, 11 Jan., his family has confirmed.
Sea of blue as hundreds join DG’s 5K Challenge
As dawn broke on Sunday morning a sea of blue washed over Elgin Avenue as hundreds took to the street for the kick off of the final leg of the Deputy Governor's annual 5k challenge run/walk.
Increased civil servants’ parental leave takes effect
Government is giving its own staff increased parental leave benefits, while overlooking pleas from pressure groups to legislate the same kind of benefits for the private sector.
Civil servants to get increased parental leave entitlements
Civil servants will soon benefit from increased parental leave and additional financial support from government, however there has been no word on whether local legislation will be updated so similar benefits can be applied to the private sector.
RCIPS looks to expand community policing unit following shooting
Police Commissioner Kurt Walton is looking to increase staffing in the RCIPS, including the community policing unit, in the aftermath of the 25 Feb. shooting at Ed Bush Stadium.
Ahearn announced as chief sustainability officer after departure from climate ministry
After weeks of speculation Deputy Governor Franz Manderson has confirmed Chief Officer Jennifer Ahearn's departure from the Ministry of Sustainability & Climate Resiliency, however he gave no insight into the reason why she was no longer in the post.
Manderson: ‘File for divorce before we get you’
Deputy Governor Franz Manderson has warned couples in sham marriages to "go to the court and file for divorce before we get you" as a crackdown on immigration-related marriages of convenience continues.
No joking matter? Bernie Bush issued written apology over lewd comments
Youth, Sports and Culture Minister Bernie Bush was forced to issue a written apology to a female civil servant over lewd comments he made to her, leaving the women shocked and upset.
Gov’t touts virtual forum as chance for public to voice opinions
For the first time the government has hosted an online only forum to give the public the opportunity to learn about the draft National Energy Policy 2023-2050 and give feedback.
Ebanks returns to Home Affairs Ministry
Civil servant Michael Ebanks has returned to duty at the Ministry of Home Affairs as acting Chief Officer, a post he vacated after a conflict last year which saw Minister Bernie Bush stripped of the Home Affairs portfolio.
DG encourages exercise as hundreds hit the road for annual 5k
As Deputy Governor Franz Manderson kicked off the Grand Cayman leg of his annual 5K challenge on Sunday morning he called on those in attendance to continue to engage in regular exercise.As Deputy Governor Franz Manderson kicked off the Grand Cayman leg of his annual 5K challenge on Sunday morning he called on those in attendance to continue to engage in regular exercise.
Civil servants get new rules to govern pre-election duties
New rules have been issued to all public servants to guide their actions and decision-making processes in the run-up to elections, Deputy Governor and Head of the Civil Service Franz Manderson has announced.
Deputy governor says he is ‘recovering well’ after micro heart attack
Deputy Governor Franz Manderson said he is recovering well after suffering a 'micro heart attack' Wednesday, and is using his experience to encourage men to get regular check-ups and be conscious of their health.
Deputy governor hospitalised after ‘emergency medical procedure’
Deputy Governor Franz Manderson is recuperating at hospital after he "successfully underwent an emergency medical procedure" Wednesday morning, a Government Information Services statement said.
Cayman under tropical storm watch as potential Tropical Cyclone 15 develops
The Cayman Islands can expect scattered showers with embedded thunderstorms from Tuesday evening as slow strengthening is expected for potential tropical cyclone 15 through Monday, the National Weather Service has said.
DG: Civil servants ‘encouraged’ to report wrongdoing
Deputy Governor Franz Manderson dismissed as "incorrect," what he termed "media conversations" which suggested that civil servants' contracts restrict government workers from reporting matters to the police or other official reporting bodies.
Floral tributes for late Queen as funeral approaches
Local leaders and government workers, on Tuesday, placed floral tributes on the steps of the Government Administration Building, while, in the UK, the coffin carrying Queen Elizabeth II arrived at Buckingham Palace.
Anti-Corruption Commission probes Housing Trust soil removal
The Anti-Corruption Commission is investigating the removal of fill material from a National Housing Development Trust project site in North Side and its alleged delivery to a parcel of land connected to an NHDT executive using agency resources.
Eric Bush to take over as Planning chief officer
Eric Bush is set to take over the reins as chief officer of the Ministry of Planning, Agriculture, Housing and Infrastructure starting 7 June, Deputy Governor Franz Manderson has announced.
DG investigation finds no breach in spending on overseas office, Dubai Expo
An internal investigation by Deputy Governor Franz Manderson, in response to an audit report that had found financial and legislative irregularities in planned funding for Cayman's overseas offices and the Dubai World Expo, has found no breaches occurred, because the money was ultimately not spent or needed.
Bernie Bush removal: Chief officer’s letter raised red flag
As the fallout from Bernie Bush's removal as minister of home affairs continues, Deputy Governor Franz Manderson has confirmed a resignation letter from acting Chief Officer Michael Ebanks prompted the sanctioning of the West Bay North MP.
Governor to elected representatives: ‘Fully respect the separation of powers’
Governor Martyn Roper has urged all elected representatives to 'fully respect the separation of powers' in the aftermath of Minister Bernie Bush being stripped of the Ministry of Home Affairs.
DG’s 5K Challenge Will Benefit Three Local Charities
The Deputy Governor Hon. Franz Manderson has set a fundraising target of $70,000 for this year’s DG’s 5K Challenge. Efforts are already underway to reach this ambitious goal, thanks to platinum sponsor Appleby, who have pledged a $15,000 donation.
American Airlines ‘eager’ for Cayman return
American Airlines is set to touch down on local shores on 17 Feb., marking the formal return of the US carrier since borders were first closed in March 2020.
Mandatory vaccinations for contracted gov’t workers moves forward
Law changes mandating COVID-19 vaccinations for government-contracted workers will soon be heading to Cabinet for approval and then on to Parliament, Deputy Governor Franz Manderson has confirmed.
Governor: Auditor General report leak will be investigated
Governor Martyn Roper and Deputy Governor Franz Manderson have both expressed concern over the leaking of a yet-to-be-published Auditor General report, saying the matter will be investigated.
Civil service size and salaries increased in 2020
The size of Cayman’s civil service is growing and average government salaries reached a record high in 2020, according to a new government report.
Gov’t: Assistance to be given to quarantiners in local outbreaks
Health Minister Sabrina Turner said in Parliament Tuesday that the government would be announcing plans this week to assist people who are in mandatory quarantine because of the recent local COVID-19 outbreaks.
Manderson: Civil service to mirror private-sector vaccination rules
Deputy Governor Franz Manderson said, as head of the civil service, he would not be requiring mandatory vaccinations for Caymanian civil servants, including frontline workers, but provisions may be put in place mandating vaccines for non-Caymanian civil servants.
Gov’t looking at mandatory vaccines for contracted civil servants
Deputy Governor Franz Manderson has said the civil service will join the elected government in looking at developing legislation to require civil servants on government contracts to be vaccinated.
Manderson: Online portal eases load for ‘overwhelmed’ Travel Cayman
The transfer of services from TravelTime to Travel Cayman - entities tasked with handling travel to and from Cayman - did not go smoothly, and the new operator became overwhelmed with applications, Deputy Governor Franz Manderson acknowledged Monday.
Expungement Board clears 30 criminal records
A total of 30 individuals now have crime-free records, according the latest report from the Cayman Islands Expungement Board.
Cayman opens emergency operations centre amid virus fears
Cayman has activated its National Emergency Operations Centre in response to the coronavirus threat, the government announced Tuesday evening.
Public Accounts Committee looks at court administration
The Public Accounts Committee heard on Monday from Deputy Governor Franz Manderson, as head of the civil service, about ways to improve the administration of the courts.
McLean calls for review of port project job fair
Opposition Leader Arden McLean wants a review of government departments participating in the Verdant Isle job fair for the proposed cruise berthing and cargo project.
Civil Service to launch anti-bullying strategy
The Civil Service will roll out an anti-bullying strategy at the end of this month, Deputy Governor Franz Manderson said.
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EDITORIAL – Hiring authority: It must not be delegated or usurped
What Deputy Governor Franz Manderson knows, and former Deputy Governor Donovan Ebanks ought to know, is that department heads – not appointed commissions – MUST be empowered to make hiring decisions.
EDITORIAL – CarePay scandal: Its epitaph is not yet written
CarePay is dead. But its residue lingers all over the Cayman Islands. The lead story in Wednesday’s Compass was a partial exhumation of the CarePay issue. During a meeting of the Public Accounts Committee, Superintendent of Health Insurance Mervyn Conolly told lawmakers that Cayman still needs a real-time electronic verification system for healthcare claims, following the government’s previous unsuccessful effort.
EDITORIAL – The necessary wall between MLAs and civil servants
Deputy Governor Franz Manderson etched a definitive and necessary line in the floor of the House, demarcating where the remit of lawmakers ends — and where the apolitical civil service begins.
EDITORIAL – Manderson on a worthy mission
Deputy Governor Franz Manderson, it appears, has thrown down the other gauntlet.
Civil service reform: ‘Seeing is believing’
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5K Challenge to help pay for ambulance
Money raised in this year’s Deputy Governor’s 5K Challenge will go toward the Cayman Heart Fund’s efforts to buy a new ambulance.
Chief officer Bush takes London post
Senior Cayman Islands civil servant Eric Bush has been appointed to lead the government’s London office, a post he once had oversight responsibility for during the tumultuous tenure of former office chief Lord Blencathra.
