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Frequently asked questions about the Cabinet Secretariat, CIGO London Office, Protocol and Temporary Housing Initiative.

What is the Cabinet?
The Cabinet is composed of three official members and five elected members.
Learn more about the Cabinet.
View the list of appointed and elected members.
How do I find out what are the key policy directions that shape the actions of the government and the development of the public service?
Each year at the state opening of the Legislative Assembly, the present governor outlines in full the direction that government policy will take in the Throne Speech. At the same meeting the Leader of Government Business expands on Cabinet’s commitment to these developments in the Strategic Policy Statement (SPS).
Are there any rules and procedures governing the operations of the Cabinet?
The Cabinet Operating Guidelines contain all of the procedures that are relevant to the operation of Cabinet. (It is expected this document will soon be made available on the web.)
What is a tax exemption certificate and how do I apply for one for my company?
A special section of the Cabinet Secretariat deals exclusively with the tax exemption certificates that Cabinet approves to protect exempted companies in the event that the Cayman Islands government introduces taxation. Visit our Tax Exemption page for more information.
How do I complain about a work permit board decision?
You can apply for a hearing by the Immigrations Appeal Tribunal.

How many status grants did Cabinet make in 2003 (including the grand total and the monthly breakdown)?

Is there a list of the persons recommended status?

Is there a list of persons granted Status by Cabinet in 2003?

While Hon Ministers may have submitted names of individuals to be included on a list of persons to be granted Caymanian status, there is no record of such list in this Office or any other Ministry or Portfolio. In July 2003 a number of persons were granted Caymanian status with the focus that a total of 500 well-deserving persons would be granted such and this was done in the spirit of recognizing that 2003 was our Quincentennial Year.

As of September 2003 a total of 1895 persons were granted status, the majority of whom were residents of these islands for periods in excess of ten years. In some instances between twenty and twenty five years and in at least one instance in excess of seventy years. Cabinet took the view that because of their profession, their particular expertise etc., they should be encouraged to remain in these islands and thereby make their skills (services) available to the people of these islands. In this category were found doctors, attorneys, persons in the financial industry, teachers, persons in the Health Services and law enforcement.

There may have been persons here who had not been here for ten years but who had strong family connections to these Islands, such as a parent, grand parent or even persons who were born here but never had any security of tenure because of conflicting provisions in the British Nationality Act and the Immigration Law or its predecessor the Caymanian Protection Law.

Further grants of Caymanian status were given in December 2003 bringing the number to a total of 2850 with the monthly breakdown as follows;

  • March — 3
  • June — 64
  • July — 406
  • September — 1404
  • October — 541
  • December — 432

Here is the complete list, gazetted in Gazette No. 33/2003 on 31st December 2003.

Grants of Caymanian Status by the Immigration Board
Addendum to Extraordinary Gazette No 33 of 03
Grants of Caymanian Status by the Immigration Board
Extradordinary Gazette No. 33/2003