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The Government in Parliament
This page highlights Government legislative business in the Parliament of the Cayman Islands, including national priorities, bills and official reports presented for decision-making by elected members. It provides the public with clear insight into parliamentary proceedings, supporting transparency and accountability.
Summaries of each Meeting will be published below to provide a clear overview of the business conducted and decisions taken.
Current Meeting
State Opening and First Meeting of the 2026-2027 Session
The State Opening and First Meeting of the 2026-2027 Session of Parliament will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, 19 June 2026. Her Excellency the Governor, Mrs Jane Owen, will deliver the Throne Speech, outlining the Government’s legislative priorities and policy agenda for the upcoming 2026-2027 Session. Members of Parliament will debate and vote on proposed legislations and discuss policies impacting everyday life in the Cayman Islands.
Parliamentarians are expected to the following proposed Government Bills:
• Status of Children (Amendment) Bill, 2026
• Local Companies (Control) (Amendment) Bill, 2026
• Financial Assistance (Amendment) Bill, 2026
Summaries of each sitting will be published below to provide a clear overview of the business conducted and decisions taken.
Watch Parliament
Parliament proceedings are livestreamed to support public access to proceedings. Members of the public can watch live on official platforms, including the CIG YouTube channel, CIGTV cable channels, and Radio Cayman.
The video player displays live coverage when Parliament is in session and may display the most recent broadcast between sittings.
Missed a sitting? Recording links for this meeting will be added as they become available. You can view the full collection of past proceedings anytime on our Parliament playlist.
Livestream Recordings
News
HE the Governor’s address to Parliament - 19 June 2026
HE the Governor Mrs Jane Owen’s address to Parliament for the 19 June 2026 at the State Opening of the 2026-2027 Session of Parliament.
State Opening and First Meeting of the 2026-2027 Session Commences
The State Opening of the 2026-2027 Session of Parliament commenced on 19 June 2026 with Her Excellency Governor Jane Owen delivering the Throne Speech outlining the Government's legislative priorities for the year ahead.
State Opening of the 2026-2027 Session of Parliament set for 19 June 2026
The Parliament of the Cayman Islands will officially commence the 2026-2027 Session with the State Opening of Parliament on Friday, 19th June 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at the House of Parliament.
Publications (Bills, Reports, and other Documents)
Local Companies (Control) (Amendment) Bill, 2026 (LG32, S1)
Local Companies (Control) (Amendment) Bill, 2026 (Legislation Gazette No. 32, Supplement 1)
Financial Assistance (Amendment) Bill 2026 (Ex37, S1)
Financial Assistance (Amendment) Bill 2026 (Extraordinary Gazette No. 37, Supplement 1)
Status of Children (Amendment) Bill 2026 (LG28, S1)
Status of Children (Amendment) Bill 2026 (Legislation Gazette 28, Supplement 1)
Previous Parliament Meetings/Sessions
Explore concise and informative summaries of parliamentary proceedings, highlighting key discussions, decisions, and legislative matters addressed during each meetings/sessions.
