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Minister Bryan Appointed as Acting Deputy Premier
The Office of the Premier has announced the appointment of Honourable Kenneth Bryan, Minister of Tourism and Ports, to act as the Deputy Premier for a period of seven days, effective 13 March, 2024.
In an effort to foster leadership development and provide valuable experience to members of the Cabinet, Premier Honourable Juliana O’Connor-Connolly has delegated the responsibilities of the Deputy Premier to Minister Bryan. This temporary appointment will allow Minister Bryan to gain a more in-depth understanding of the duties and obligations associated with the position of Deputy Premier.
Expressing gratitude for the Premier's confidence in him, Minister Bryan stated, "I am honoured to accept the role of Acting Deputy Premier and I am grateful to the Premier for entrusting me with this opportunity. This experience will undoubtedly deepen my understanding of this senior leadership role and will allow me to make a greater contribution in service to the people of the Cayman Islands."
Premier O’Connor-Connolly expanded on the significance of acting appointments for members of Cabinet by saying, “Empowering Ministers to assume additional responsibilities is an integral part of leadership development and is essential component of effective succession planning. I have confidence that Minister Bryan will undertake this role with his usual passion and energy and wish him well in the performance of his duties.”
In addition to Acting as Deputy Premier, Minister Bryan continues to serve as the Chairman of the Caribbean Tourism Organization, further exemplifying his dedication to service and regional development and cooperation.
Honourable André Ebanks, Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services and Commerce and Minister for Investment, Innovation and Social Development is currently out of the jurisdiction, attending business and government meetings in Washington DC, United States.
Since assuming her role, Premier Hon. Juliana O’Connor-Connolly has appointed other Members of Cabinet to act in the capacity of Deputy Premier including Hon. Jay Ebanks, Minister of Planning, Agriculture, Housing, Infrastructure, Transport and Development.
