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Premier Juliana O'Connor-Connolly remains in power as the leader of a minority government. - Photo: Parliament of the Cayman Islands

The issue explained: What’s going on with Cayman’s government?

After another tumultuous week in Cayman politics, the Compass breaks down what the twists and turns mean for the islands and why a spring 2025 general election now seems inevitable.
Deputy Premier André Ebanks

MPs back ‘minority government’ decision, call for early 2025 election

A spring 2025 general election now seems likely after four breakaway MPs backed a move to ensure the diminished UPM coalition can continue as a minority government on a temporary basis.

Cayman headed for minority government until next election

The opposition has agreed to provide temporary, conditional support to allow the beleaguered government coalition to continue to run the country until an election is called.
Premier Juliana O'Connor-Connolly is pictured Friday with her remaining Cabinet members. - Photo: Cayman Islands Government

Premier insists government functioning as talks remain ongoing

The future of Cayman's government remained in limbo on Friday, even as Premier Juliana O'Connor-Connolly sought to reassure Cayman that "a constitutionally viable elected Government remains in place". 

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