Four members of the Caymanian Community Party (TCCP), together with four members of the Cayman Islands National Party (CINP) and three independent representatives, will form an eleven-member coalition Government.
The group delivered their signed letter to Her Excellency the Governor at approximately 8pm last night, May 1. The official swearing in will take place on Tuesday, 6th May 2025.
The coalition will have Andre Ebanks, leader of the TCCP as Premier, Gary Rutty of the CINP as Deputy Premier and MPs Elect Heather Bodden, Katherine Ebanks-Wilks, Wayne Panton, Nickolas DaCosta, Julie Hunter, Michael Myles, Rolston Anglin, Jay Ebanks and Isaac Rankin.
The group has confirmed they will be preparing and executing a coalition agreement which will specify the priorities, policies and projects to be adopted and completed during the 2025 administration, and this will include the Ministries that are intended.
“As coalition partners we are united in our commitment to form a responsible government that will work quickly to address the cost-of-living crisis, stabilise the country’s finances, expand opportunities for Caymanians, and ensure sustainable development that benefits all our people. We have already begun productive discussions about how we will deliver the results our citizens demanded and deserve,” said Premier elect Andre Ebanks, leader of TCCP.
“Yesterday, the people of the Cayman Islands voted decisively for hope. The results show a clear mandate for a new direction in our governance, with voters supporting candidates who pledged to put Caymanian interests first and tackle our pressing challenges head-on,” added Deputy Premier elect Gary Rutty, a member of the CINP.
“This is more than just a change in government – it's the beginning of a new chapter in Caymanian democracy. Together, we will build the stronger, fairer Cayman that works for everyone,” Ebanks concluded.
Both the CINP and TCCP are new parties that were formed, leading into the 2025 general elections.
The People’s Progressive Movement (PPM), despite winning the most seats (seven), were unable to form a majority, and has been forced onto the Opposition seats, along with their plans for a new cruise berthing facility which the people voted strongly against in a referendum that was cast during the general elections.