Ministry of Caymanian Employment & Immigration

07/08/2026

It's been more than 25 years since the Cayman Islands pension framework had a comprehensive review. Recently, the Ministry brought industry representatives together to begin changing that.

Acting Minister for Caymanian Employment & Immigration the Hon. Julie Hunter welcomed participants to early consultation sessions on pension reform, a pivotal opportunity to help Caymanians build greater financial security and retire with dignity.

Amy Wolliston, Deputy Director (Pensions) of the Department of Labour and Pensions, delivered the technical presentation on the proposed changes and the critical need for reform.

Thank you to everyone who shared their thoughtful insights, perspectives, and constructive feedback. Every contribution will inform the next phase of this work as we build a stronger, more sustainable pension system for current and future generations.

05/08/2026

Connecting with the Team: Acting Minister Julie Hunter visits the Department of Labour & Pensions

On Monday, 3 August 2026, the Department of Labour & Pensions (DLP) was pleased to welcome Acting Minister for Caymanian Employment & Immigration Julie Hunter, accompanied by Chief Officer Mr. Wesley Howell and Chief Human Resources Manager Mrs. Briana Ebanks, for a visit to DLP.

The visit began with a meeting with the Department's Senior Management Team, including Director Mr. Bennard Ebanks, Deputy Director of Pensions Ms. Amy Wolliston, Head of Inspections Mr. Gene Hydes, and Acting Deputy Director of Labour Ms. Elizabeth McIntosh.

Following the meeting, the Acting Minister toured the Department, meeting staff across the various teams and learning more about the vital services DLP provides to the people of the Cayman Islands. The visit offered an opportunity to gain a closer understanding of the Department's day-to-day operations, hear directly from employees about the work they do, and recognize the dedication and professionalism of the team.

Visits like these play an important role in strengthening connections between leadership and staff, fostering open dialogue, and reinforcing a shared commitment to delivering high-quality public service.

We thank the Acting Minister for taking the time to visit the Department and look forward to continuing to work together in serving our community.

03/08/2026

Celebrating People, Milestones, and New Beginnings

On Friday, 1 August, we came together as a ministry to celebrate achievements, express gratitude, and bid farewell to a valued colleague and one of our summer interns.

Before the lunch we gathered in Chief Officer Wesley Howell's office who shared a few words.
First we gave congratulations to Peter who was recognized and received the Chief Officer’s Choice award for his outstanding dedication and the excellent work he continues to deliver within the Project Management unit— Well done on this well-deserved recognition!

Next, we said a heartfelt goodbye to our valued colleague Emna as she begins an exciting new chapter in another department within the CIG. We'll miss her presence, but know that the other department is getting a stellar team member. Good luck Emna.

Finally, we extended our sincere thanks to one of our summer interns, John Felming who completed 2 months in the ministry. Thank you for your hard work within the finance unit, we appreciate your contributions and wish you all the best in the future.

Moments like these remind us that every beginning, every achievement, and every farewell shapes the story of our team. Here's to celebrating one another, supporting each other's growth, and continuing to build a workplace where everyone can thrive.

21/07/2026

✨ Internship Update: Two Weeks of Learning and Growth ✨

Over the past two weeks, I have had the opportunity to gain valuable hands on experience while supporting a variety of projects and events. This work has allowed me to develop my design, communication, and organizational skills while learning more about the day-to-day operations of the Ministry.

Some of the projects I have worked on include:
• Designing a standing banner for WORC's employment services unit.
• Creating a tabletop sign for WORC to use at career fairs.
• Assisting with converting a WORC application form into a fillable document so it could be finalized and uploaded.
• Designing a WORC Job Seeker brochure.
• Providing support with social media by creating graphics and captions for upcoming posts across various platforms.

In addition to design work, I have also gained experience in event coverage. I took photos and videos during (former) Deputy Governor Franz Manderson retirement events, including the MCEI farewell and his walk-out at the Government Administration Building (GAB). This gave me experience in capturing content in real time for internal and external communications and promotional use.

I have also participated in professional development sessions, including the weekly GRID Communications call, an Audience Insights Workshop, a Crisis Communication Keynote and Best Practices Workshop, and the PoCS Career Workshop. The Audience Insights Workshop and Crisis Communication sessions were especially valuable as they included collaboration with communications teams from other ministries and the Department of Communications. These sessions gave me the opportunity to learn from other professionals, gain new perspectives, and better understand the wider role of communications across government.

I also attended the Chief Officers' Choice award presentation recognizing WORC’s May awardee, which gave me the opportunity to observe how the organization celebrates achievements and recognises their employees.

Overall, my first two weeks have been both productive and educational. I have enjoyed contributing to meaningful projects while expanding and learning new skills. I look forward to taking on more responsibilities and continuing to learn throughout the remainder of my internship.

09/07/2026

Congratulations to our new Deputy Governor, Hon. Gloria McField-Nixon! Wishing you every success in your new role🥳

08/07/2026

07/07/2026

Officially Off the Clock!

Today, 7 July 2026, we said farewell to Deputy Governor Hon. Franz Manderson, honouring an incredible legacy of over 40 years built across the Cayman Islands Government.

As he made his final walk through the Government Administration Building, civil servants lined the ground floor and spilled out into the parking lot — clapping, smiling, and showing heartfelt appreciation.

Thank you for your leadership, integrity, and unwavering commitment. Enjoy your well‑earned next chapter.

07/07/2026

The Cayman Islands Government mourns the passing of National Hero, Honourable Francine Jackson, a trailblazer, suffragist and longstanding marriage officer, who passed peacefully on Sunday, 5 July 2026.

Mrs Jackson was among the group known as the Phenomenal Four, who ran as candidates in the 1959 general election, changing the political and cultural landscape of the Cayman Islands.

She was designated a National Hero in 2025 in recognition of her pioneering role and her decades of community service that followed.

All Cayman Islands flags will be flown at half-mast for three days as of Monday, 6 July, in Mrs Jackson’s honour. Details of the Official Funeral and mourning period will be announced.

Learn more: https://gov.ky/w/cayman-mourns-the-passing-of-hon-francine-jackson-gmm

04/07/2026

DG says farewell to Immigration and Labour & Pensions

After 40+ years of dedicated public service, the Deputy Governor Hon. Franz Manderson gathered with the Ministry of MCEI and its departments on Friday, 3rd July at the Intergenerational Hub to say farewell as he is set to retire next week. It was most fitting that Immigration was his last stop on his farewell tour as he started his career as a young boy working in the Immigration Dept.

Management and staff from the Ministry of Caymanian Employment and Immigration, the Department of Labour and Pensions, and Workforce Opportunities and Residency Cayman came together to share their best wishes, express their appreciation, and present farewell gifts as a token of gratitude.
Civil servants in attendance were given an opportunity to offer well wishes, share heartfelt stories, and reflect on how his leadership, integrity, and mentorship have shaped their careers.

Acting WORC Director Sian Pairaudeau presented a gift from WORC, DLP Director Bennard Ebanks presented from DLP and acting Chief Officer Danielle Roberts presented on behalf of the Ministry.

After presentations the guest of honor DG Franz Manderson said a few words and thanked the staff for their hard work and commitment to making the lives of those we serve better and encouraged them to continue to work hard and support the incoming Deputy Governor Mrs Gloria Mcfield-Nixon.

Thank you for a legacy of service and leadership. May your next chapter be filled with purpose, joy, and many wonderful moments spent with your family and loved ones.

Happy Retirement DG!

03/07/2026

We are pleased to welcome Genesis Reyes-Guerrero as our third summer intern with the Ministry of Caymanian Employment & Immigration through the Cayman Islands Government Internship Programme.

Genesis is currently a Graphic Communication student at the University of Reading in the UK. She brings strong interests in communication, marketing and design.

Genesis will support the Ministry’s Communications Unit and will be assisting in social media content creation, social media management and creating designs and branded visuals for the Ministry and its departments.

Genesis shared, “I’m excited to gain hands on experience through this internship in various areas that will help me expand my skills. This is my first internship within the government, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to learn more about the communications field while also learning more about the ministry departments. I’m looking forward to developing new skills, gaining experience and working with the team this summer.”

We look forward to the contributions she will make and are delighted to have her join us for the summer.