This site is best viewed using the latest version of Firefox. Please report any problems and broken links.

portfolio of internal & external affairs

Service Saluted

|
Categories: Portfolio of Internal & External Affairs
|
0Comments
(L-R) Hon. Premier McKeeva Bush, OBE, JP; retiree Mr. Donovan Ebanks, MBE; new Deputy Governor Franz Manderson, Cert. Hon. and His Excellency the Governor, Mr. Duncan Taylor, CBE.

The career of Mr.Donovan “Donnie” Ebanks, MBE – the consummate public servant, Cayman’s first Deputy Governor, and a respected arbiter across official and political lines of government – was lauded at

Planning for the Future

|
Categories: Portfolio of Internal & External Affairs
|
0Comments
Deputy Chief Officer Eric Bush makes a presentation.

With “excellence in the public service” being the new mantra for government, officials from the Deputy Governor’s Office/Portfolio of Internal and External Affairs (PIE) laid the groundwork for a new

US Cutter Calls

|
Categories: Portfolio of Internal & External Affairs
|
0Comments
The Coast Guard's Venturous visits week.

The United States Coast Guard Cutter Venturous is visiting Grand Cayman this week. The vessel arrives on Tuesday, 6 September, and departs on Friday, 9 December.

Prison Literacy Applauded

|
Categories: Portfolio of Internal & External Affairs
|
0Comments
Travis Ebanks winner of the literacy song competition accepts his trophy from CIRA volunteers (L-R) Samara Persaud and Dianne Montoya and religious minister Noel Wallace.

“Give us the books” were the shouts of scores of HMP Northward inmates who participated in recent literacy celebrations.

New Deputy Governor Announced

|
Categories: Portfolio of Internal & External Affairs
|
0Comments
Mr. Franz Manderson will take over from current Deputy Governor Donovan Ebanks.

His Excellency the Governor Duncan Taylor has made the following announcement today (Friday, 16 September).

USCGC Vigilant Visits

|
Categories: Portfolio of Internal & External Affairs
|
0Comments
Coast Guard Cutter Vigilant to visit this week.

The United States Coast Guard Cutter Vigilant is making a routine to Grand Cayman this week.

The vessel arrived on Wednesday, 31 August, and departs on Friday, 2 September.

Inmates Achieve

|
Categories: Portfolio of Internal & External Affairs
|
0Comments
Incarcerated men and women in the Cayman Islands Prison Service continue to earn a variety of City and Guilds qualifications

Inmates continue to take advantage of education opportunities under the penal system’s rehabilitation programme – and according to reports, exam successes are increasing.

Long Service Rewards

|
Categories: Portfolio of Internal & External Affairs
|
0Comments
(L) Acting Governor, the Hon. Donovan Ebanks, MBE, JP, accepts his award from Acting Deputy Governor Franz Manderson, MBE, JP.

What do the Acting Governor, a mosquito researcher, a detective, and a nurse all have in common?

The Bonds of Service and Friendship

|
Categories: Portfolio of Internal & External Affairs
|
0Comments
Acting Cayman Islands’ UK Representative Mary Chandler-Allen (seated, centre) flanked by former civil servants Jenny Manderson (L) and Jennifer Ritchie. Standing (L-R) are retiree Betty Ruth Ebanks; Corporate Manager in the office of the Deputy Governor Christine Wright; Cabinet Office Assistant Secretary Meredith Hew and Public Works HR Manager Francine Roach.

Based in the Cayman Islands’ United Kingdom (UK) Office for almost three decades, Mrs.

Supporting Democracy

|
Categories: Portfolio of Internal & External Affairs
|
0Comments
Commissions Secretariat Manager Deborah Bodden (seated at right) and Office Administrator Doralyn Stewart. Standing (L-R) are analysts Jason Webster, Josephine Hislop and Michael Ebanks.

The Commissions Secretariat is celebrating its first year of public education and other services in support of the Cayman Islands Constitution Order 2009.

Service Recognition

|
Categories: Portfolio of Internal & External Affairs
|
0Comments
Long-serving Royal Cayman Islands Police Service officers with Deputy Governor Donovan Ebanks, MBE, JP (seated, right), and Police Commissioner David Baines (seated, centre).

A number of officers from the Cayman Islands uniformed services – the Royal Cayman Islands Police, Special Constabulary, Fire, and Prison – received the Colonial Long Service Award during a Government

Public Service Concerned for Ms. Anna Evans

|
Categories: Portfolio of Internal & External Affairs
|
0Comments
Deputy Governor appeals for continued support and information on missing DEH employee Anna Evans.

I note with deep concern the ongoing situation regarding our civil servant colleague, Ms. Anna Evans, employed with Environmental Health and stationed at the landfill site.

Onboard Hospitality

|
Categories: Portfolio of Internal & External Affairs
|
0Comments
(L-R) District Commissioner Ernie Scott, Acting Premier the Hon. Juliana O’Connor-Connolly, RFA Wave Ruler Captain Shaun Jones, and His Excellency the Governor Duncan Taylor, CBE.

Local officials were the guests of honour at an informal reception aboard the Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessel RFA Wave Ruler Tuesday evening (30 November).

Hurricane Support Vessel Returns

|
Categories: Portfolio of Internal & External Affairs
|
0Comments
This weekend’s visit of the Royal Navy’s RFA Wave Ruler marks the end of the 2010 hurricane season.

This weekend’s visit of the Royal Navy’s fleet auxiliary vessel RFA Wave Ruler to Grand Cayman is especially welcome.

Public Holidays: 2011

|
Categories: Portfolio of Internal & External Affairs
|
0Comments
Deputy Governor, Hon. Donovan Ebanks, MBE, JP.

The Deputy Governor’s Office has released a confirmed listing of 2011 public holidays. The single exception is the Queen’s Birthday which awaits confirmation from the UK.

Boards Get Administrator

|
Categories: Portfolio of Internal & External Affairs
|
0Comments
Newly-appointed Administrator for the Parole Commissioners’ and Prisons’ Inspection Boards, Debbie Prendergast.

The Office of the Deputy Governor today (Wednesday, 30 June) announced the appointment of Ms. Debbie Prendergast as administrator for the parole commissioners’ and prisons’ inspection boards.

USCGC Dauntless Visits

|
Categories: Portfolio of Internal & External Affairs
|
0Comments
The USCGC Dauntless will dock in Cayman.

The United States Coast Guard Cutter Dauntless will be visiting Grand Cayman this week. The vessel is scheduled to arrive in port today (Tuesday, 22 June) and depart on Friday, 25 June.

HMS Manchester Meets and Greets

|
Categories: Portfolio of Internal & External Affairs
|
0Comments
High school students visited the HMS Manchester where they were treated to a tour below deck.

The HMS Manchester, under Commander Rex J. Cox, was greeted by officials and other groups during this week’s visit to the Cayman Islands.

HMS Manchester to Visit

|
Categories: Portfolio of Internal & External Affairs
|
0Comments

Next week’s visit of HMS Manchester to Grand Cayman will feature a diverse and event-filled agenda, ranging from hurricane planning to sporting activities.

Queen’s Birthday Celebration on Saturday, 12 June

|
Categories: Portfolio of Internal & External Affairs
|
0Comments
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

The public celebration of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s birthday takes place on Saturday, 12 June – just ahead of the Monday holiday in her honour.

Queen’s Birthday Observed

|
Categories: Portfolio of Internal & External Affairs
|
0Comments
Her Majesty’s birthday will be celebrated with the traditional ceremony and reception on Saturday, 12 June.

The public celebration of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s birthday takes place on Saturday, 12 June – just ahead of the Monday holiday in her honour.

Dr. Philip Pedley Passes Away

|
Categories: Portfolio of Internal & External Affairs
|
0Comments
Dr. Philip Pedley

Dr. Philip Pedley, a longtime civil servant and friend to many, passed away last night (Tuesday, 18 May) in the US, where he was receiving treatment for a medical condition.

EBC on Sister Islands

|
Categories: Portfolio of Internal & External Affairs
|
0Comments
The Commissioners will hold a public meeting at the Little Cayman Beach Resort this Friday, 30 April, from 10:00a.m. to 1:00p.m.

Continuing its first round of meetings, the Electoral Boundary Commission (EBC) will be going to Cayman Brac and Little Cayman this week.

US Consul General Visits

|
Categories: Portfolio of Internal & External Affairs
|
0Comments
US Consul General David Stone

US Consul General David Stone paid his first official visit to the Cayman Islands last week.

Advising Haitian Families

|
Categories: Portfolio of Internal & External Affairs
|
0Comments

Portfolio of Internal and External Affairs officials are encouraging local Haitian families who have not yet heard from loved ones to contact the Deputy Governor’s Office at 244-2403 or Haitian consul

New British Citizens

|
Categories: Portfolio of Internal & External Affairs
|
0Comments
Acting Deputy Governor Mr. Franz Manderson put new British citizens at ease before they took the pledge of loyalty. Next to him is the Deputy Governor’s Office’s Tristaca Ebanks.

Seventeen new British citizens took oaths or affirmations of allegiance and pledges of loyalty in a ceremony presided over by Chief Officer in the Portfolio of Internal and External Affairs, Mr.

US Coast Guard ANACAPA to Visit

|
Categories: Portfolio of Internal & External Affairs
|
0Comments
US Coast Guard ANACAPA

Next Tuesday, 19 January, the US Coast Guard Cutter Anacapa will make a routine port call on George Town, Grand Cayman.

Cutters to Visit

|
Categories: Portfolio of Internal & External Affairs
|
0Comments

Two American Coast Guard cutters will be visiting Grand Cayman over Christmas and the New Year.

Yes, It’s a Public Holiday!

|
Categories: Portfolio of Internal & External Affairs
|
0Comments
Remember when the proposed constitutional changes were introduced to the public at Pedro Castle in 2008? Archive photo.

Friday, 6 November 2009 has been declared a public holiday, in order to commemorate the commencement of the 2009 Cayman Islands Constitution.

The day is a holiday for this year only.

New Emergency Tracking System

|
Categories: Portfolio of Internal & External Affairs
|
0Comments
Emergency vehicles fitted with the Sat-Trak system.

The movement of ambulances, fire trucks, and police cars is now being monitored live.

Pension Advisory Group Formed

|
Categories: Portfolio of Internal & External Affairs
|
0Comments

The Chief Secretary's Office which has responsibility for civil service matters, has established a working group to implement the temporary suspension of employees’ pension payments.

Public Invited to Amend Honours List

|
Categories: Portfolio of Internal & External Affairs
|
0Comments

Members of the public are encouraged to confirm the accuracy of the Honours and Awards Register by Monday, 14 September 2009.

Work Begins on Brac Police Station

|
Categories: Portfolio of Internal & External Affairs
|
0Comments
(L-R) Commissioner of Police David Baines, Officer-in-Charge for Cayman Brac, Chief Inspector Malcolm Kay and Assistant Deputy Chief Secretary (Uniformed Division) Eric Bush discuss the renovation project.

A construction contract was signed on Tuesday, 21 July and plans reviewed for a refurbished Cayman Brac Police Station.

Chief Secretary Retires

|
Categories: Portfolio of Internal & External Affairs
|
0Comments
The Chief Secretary poses with staff members.

Gratitude for a rewarding career in service to the country and anticipation of a busy ‘retirement’ were messages shared by retiring Chief Secretary the Hon. George McCarthy OBE, JP.