Government Administration
UPM appointed tribunals just weeks from the election
(CNS): The minority UPM cabinet appointed several new members to the Labour Tribunal and the Labour Appeals Tribunal last month. The appointees will all now be in place until 1 January 2027 and cannot, under the Public Authorities Law, be replaced by Cabinet without cause.
CIG extends benefit increase to retired public servants
(CNS): The Cayman Islands Government has confirmed that the recent increase in government benefits has been extended to include ex-gratia payments to eligible public service pensioners, who will now receive $1,500 per month, up from $1,250. The increase will be processed for qualifying pensioners as part of the March payroll and retroactively for January and February.
Gov’t begins ID card rollout to ministry’s civil servants
(CNS): The Cayman Islands National ID Programme will begin a pilot rollout on Friday among government workers after Cabinet approved the relevant regulations. The Ministry of Social Development and Innovation (MSDI) and the eGov department will issue the first National ID cards to internal team members and key ministry personnel involved in the project. The […]
CIG launches campaign to promote the civil service
(CNS): The Cayman Islands Government has launched a new campaign to promote the civil service, encourage people to work in the public sector and tell the community more about what government workers do for the country. The “I Am A Civil Servant” campaign is designed to highlight the “numerous benefits and opportunities available” and to […]
WORC officials issued law enforcement uniforms
(CNS): Workforce Opportunities and Residency Cayman has issued its compliance officers with law enforcement uniforms “to improve officer identification and reinforce its status as a recognised law enforcement department”, according to a press release. The uniforms will establish “a clear rank structure” and enhance transparency as well as strengthen community relations.
5% COLA for civil servants plus review of lower salaries
(CNS): Premier Juliana O’Connor-Connolly has announced the approval of a 5% increase in the cost of living allowance for civil servants, which will start on 1 January. She said the pay raise is to address the widening gap between salaries and the rate of inflation, and there is a need to bolster overall compensation packages […]
Ministry promotes from internal department
(CNS): Leticia Goring has been promoted to assistant chief officer in the Ministry of Border Control, Labour and Culture (MBCLC) following what officials said was a “rigorous recruitment process, which included comprehensive assessments and presentations”. Goring beat out a pool of highly qualified candidates from both the public and private sectors. However, Goring had the […]
Social welfare overhaul reaches final stages
(CNS): Two years after the Financial Assistance Act was passed in parliament and a year after the regulations were implemented, the Needs Assessment Unit will officially become the Department of Financial Assistance (DFA) on 10 October, as work continues on reforming the delivery of welfare assistance to those in need. A number of changes have […]
CIG finally appoints much-needed vet board
(CNS): After failing to appoint the necessary Veterinary Board for almost seven months, officials at the agriculture ministry have finally appointed new members. The ministry said the board had lapsed for so long because of “difficulties in finding willing individuals to serve”. However, this led to a backlog of vets waiting to receive the necessary […]
WORC moves back to renovated office at Apollo House
(CNS): The Customer Care unit at the government’s labour force and immigration agency WORC will move back to its previous offices at Apollo House, 87 Mary Street, George Town, next Monday, 2 September. To facilitate the move to the newly renovated facility the office will close at 1:00pm on Friday. Normal hours of operation will […]
NAU tackling 350 calls per week but hitting targets
(CNS): Social Development Minister André Ebanks has told parliament that the rollout of new technology and the collection of data are beginning to improve the service the Needs Assessment Unit can offer. He told his fellow MPs that a team of just four people is handling an average of some 350 calls per week. But […]
