Who is responsible for appointing the members of the Cabinet in the Cayman Islands?

The members of the Cabinet in the Cayman Islands are appointed by the Premier. The Premier, who is the head of government, selects ministers from among the elected members of the Legislative Assembly to form the Cabinet, which is responsible for making policy decisions and governing the territory.

The Governor does play a significant role in the Cayman Islands’ government as the representative of the British monarch, but the appointment of Cabinet members is specifically the purview of the Premier. This system reflects a parliamentary democracy where the elected leader has the authority to select their team based on party composition and legislative support.

The Legislative Assembly itself is where policies and laws are debated and passed, but it does not directly appoint Cabinet members as that power resides with the Premier. The Judiciary operates independently of the political branches, serving to interpret laws and ensure justice rather than being involved in the appointment of Cabinet officials.