Website Office of the Premier | Formation November 1992 | |
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Term length At the Governor's pleasure First holder Thomas Jeffersonas Leader of Government Business | ||
The Premier of the Cayman Islands is the political leader and head of government. The post of Premier in the Cayman Islands is the equivalent to Chief Minister or Prime Minister in other British Overseas Territories. It is the highest political level that can be attained within the British overseas territory. Prior to 2009, the position was known as Leader of Government Business.
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The Premier and Cabinet (consisting of all the most senior ministers) are collectively accountable for their policies and actions to Queen Elizabeth II, to the Legislative Assembly, to their political party and ultimately to the electorate.
The current Premier is Alden McLaughlin, since 29 May 2013.
Constitutional background
Until 2001 the position had no official recognition, but it was formalized by an Order of the British Government in July 2001, as the Leader of Government Business along with the Leader of the Opposition. Further constitutional amendments in 2009 modified the name to Premier.
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(Dates in italics indicate de facto continuation of office)