Cayman Islands
British Overseas Territory in the Caribbean
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| 2025 | Under Joey Hew's leadership, the party secured 5,044 votes (27.37%), remaining in the opposition. |
| May 15 2025 |
Caymanian records in athletics
Jaiden Reid set a Caymanian record in the 200 m with a time of 20.13 seconds at the SEC Championships in Lexington, United States
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| 2025 |
Cannabis in the Cayman Islands
The Caymanian referendum on cannabis decriminalization was held alongside the general election, with 55% of voters supporting decriminalization.
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| May 6 2025 |
Speaker of the Parliament of the Cayman Islands
Ezzard Miller takes office as Speaker of the Parliament and is currently the incumbent
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| May 6 2025 |
Premier of the Cayman Islands
André Ebanks becomes the current Premier of the Cayman Islands, taking office on this date.
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| April 19 2025 |
Cayman Islands records in swimming
Dominic Hilton sets Cayman Islands record in 200m breaststroke with a time of 2:21.44 at the CARIFTA Championships in Couva, Trinidad and Tobago
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| April 5 2025 |
Caymanian records in athletics
Jaden Francis set a Caymanian record in the 800 meters with a time of 2:07.59 at the Pepsi Florida Relays in Gainesville, Florida, United States
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| April 2025 |
United People's Movement
The UPM's term in government ended, concluding their period of political leadership in the Cayman Islands.
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| April 2025 |
United People's Movement
The United People's Movement party officially dissolved.
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| April 2025 |
United People's Movement
The United People's Movement (UPM) concluded its term in government, ending its period of political leadership in the Cayman Islands.
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| 2025 | Ahead of the 2025 General Election, the party holds nearly all electoral districts in George Town, demonstrating its strong political presence. |
| March 30 2025 | Joey Hew becomes the latest leader of the People's Progressive Movement, succeeding Roy McTaggart. |
| 2025 | Concluded his tenure as the elected member for the Red Bay Constituency in George Town, spanning a 25-year political service. |
| March 2025 | Rejoined the People's Progressive Movement. |
| March 2 2025 |
Caymanian records in athletics
Jaden Francis breaks his own Caymanian 800m record with a time of 2:07.60 at the ACC Championships in Louisville, United States
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| March 1 2025 |
Speaker of the Parliament of the Cayman Islands
Alden McLaughlin leaves office as Speaker of the Parliament
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| March 2025 |
United People's Movement
Premier Julianna O'Connor-Connolly joins the PPM, further diminishing the UPM's political standing.
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| February 27 2025 |
Caymanian records in athletics
Jaden Reid sets a new Caymanian record in the 200 m with a time of 20.27 seconds at the SEC Championships in College Station, United States
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| February 2025 |
United People's Movement
First phase of party members joining the PPM begins, with three members of the minority UPM government changing parties.
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| 2024 |
United People's Movement
Four leading members of the party resigned, including Deputy Premier Andre Ebanks.
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| 2024 |
Cayman Islands Cadet Corps
Maj. Farley becomes Deputy Commandant of the Cayman Islands Cadet Corps
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| 2024 |
United People's Movement
Four leading members of the United People's Movement resigned from the party, indicating potential internal challenges or disagreements.
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| December 14 2024 | Cayman Islands achieved a significant win against Brazil, with Sacha de Alwis scoring an unbeaten 150 and Alessandro Morris taking 4/7 in bowling figures. |
| December 14 2024 |
Cayman Islands records in swimming
Jillian Crooks set new records in 50m and 100m freestyle at the World Championships in Budapest, Hungary
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| December 14 2024 |
Cayman Islands records in swimming
Jordan Crooks sets new world record of 19.90 seconds in 50m freestyle at World Championships in Budapest, Hungary
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| December 11 2024 | First match and first win against Mexico in Twenty20 International cricket. |
| December 11 2024 | Cayman Islands secured a victory against Mexico in a Twenty20 International match. |
| December 11 2024 |
Cayman Islands records in swimming
Kyra Rabess set new records in 400m and 800m freestyle at the World Championships in Budapest, Hungary
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| December 11 2024 |
Cayman Islands records in swimming
Jordan Crooks sets new 100m freestyle record of 44.95 seconds at World Championships in Budapest, Hungary
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| December 8 2024 | Cayman Islands won their first match against Belize in a Twenty20 International match. |
| October 2024 |
Cannabis in the Cayman Islands
Minister of Tourism Kenneth Bryan announced that the cannabis decriminalization referendum would be rescheduled to coincide with the 2025 general election.
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| August 1 2024 |
Cayman Islands records in swimming
Jordan Crooks sets new 50m freestyle record of 21.51 seconds at Olympic Games in Paris, France
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| July 2024 | HMS Trent deployed to the Cayman Islands to provide assistance in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, supporting humanitarian relief efforts in the region. |
| July 25 2024 |
Cayman Islands records in swimming
Dominic Hilton sets 200m breaststroke record of 2:23.66 at Irish Youth and Senior Summer Nationals in Dublin, Republic of Ireland
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| June 2 2024 |
Donovan Ebanks
Died at the age of 72.
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| May 10 2024 |
Caymanian records in athletics
Jaiden Reid sets Caymanian record in 200m with a time of 20.51 seconds at SEC Championships in Gainesville, United States
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| April 2024 |
United People's Movement
The party publicly revealed its policy priority document for the year 2026, outlining its future political agenda and priorities.
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| April 2 2024 |
Cayman Islands records in swimming
Jillian Crooks sets 100m butterfly record of 1:00.22 at CARIFTA Championships in Nassau, The Bahamas
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| February 10 2024 |
Caymanian records in athletics
Jaden Francis sets a Caymanian 800m record of 2:11.05 at the Tiger Paw Invitational in Clemson, United States
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| 2023 | The Cayman Islands women's rugby team competed at the RAN Women's Rugby Championship in Jamaica. |
| 2023 |
Cayman Islands Cadet Corps
W01/RSM Clarke becomes the current Warrant Officer of the Cayman Islands Cadet Corps
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| 2023 |
Cayman Islands Cadet Corps
Major Farley becomes Acting Training Coordinator, succeeding Major Levy
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| 2023 |
Cayman Islands Cadet Corps
Col. Braithwaite becomes Commandant of the Cayman Islands Cadet Corps
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| 2023 |
Cayman Islands dollar
CIMA issued a special 70 dollar note to commemorate the anniversary of the death of Elizabeth II and her Platinum Jubilee.
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| 2023 |
Demographics of the Cayman Islands
Population reached 83,671, with 760 live births and 308 deaths, demonstrating ongoing population growth and demographic changes.
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| 2023 | Founded the United People's Movement and became Premier, replacing Wayne Panton. |
| November 2023 |
Beloved Isle Cayman
The Cayman Islands National Museum opens the exhibition 'I Cannot Thee Forget: Ms Leila Ross-Shier', celebrating her life and impact on Caymanian culture.
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| November 2023 |
United People's Movement
The United People's Movement (UPM) formed a government, taking control of political leadership in the Cayman Islands.
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| November 2023 |
United People's Movement
United People's Movement was founded after Wayne Panton's departure as Premier of the Cayman Islands, with Julianna O'Connor-Connolly establishing the new political party and becoming its leader.
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| November 23 2023 |
Speaker of the Parliament of the Cayman Islands
Alden McLaughlin takes office as Speaker of the Parliament from the People's Progressive Movement
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